GIA certified full Cut Brilliant Earrings total 1 ct TW / VVS-VS White Gold 18 k
Located in Viena, Viena
Solitaire brilliant half-carat stud earrings beautifully implemented, the perfect piece of jewelry for a lifetime, GIA certified full-cut brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approx. 1 ct...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K 750 White Gold - VVS Natural Diamond: Stud Earring
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Natural Diamond Earring Metal Type: 18K 750 White Gold Total Item Weight: 2.9 Grams 1: Natural Diamond Weight: Center - 0.50 Ct. / Side - 1 Ct. Diamond Clarity Grade:...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K 750 Yellow Gold - Natural Round VVS-VS Diamond: Womens Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Earring Metal Type: 18K 750 Yellow Gold Total Item Weight: 2.9 Grams 1: Natural Diamond Weight: 0.60 Ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K 750 White Gold Natural Brilliant Cut VVS Diamond & Ruby: Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Natural Diamond & Ruby Earring Metal Type: 18K 750 White Gold Total Item Weight: 18.47 Grams 1: Natural Diamond Weight: 2.5 Ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Diamond Stud Earrings Womens White Gold VVS Princess Cut Classic Luxe
Located in New York, NY
Diamond White Gold Earrings Metal Type: 18k White Gold Total Item Weight: 3.5 Grams Dimensions: Length 11.0mm X Width 9.0mm X Height 3.0mm 1: Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Carat We...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate 3.67 Ct Emerald Drop 2.20 Ct Diamond Long eardrops
Located in Napoli, IT
Beautifully hand crafted of sold 18 Kt white gold these re 1960 ca long drop earrings, tasteful designed to be enjoyed a lifetime Each set with a polished drop shaped natural Emerald...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Diamond Gold Heart Earrings
By De Maria fine&antique jewelry
Located in Napoli, NA
G color VVS. CONDITION: Brand New METAL: 18k white Gold GEM STONE: Total Diamond weight 1.04 total carats MEASURES: height 0.39 in (1 cm) WEIGHT: 3.86 grams This earrings are fro...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
18k 750 White Gold Natural Diamond Earring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Earrings Metal Type: White Gold Total Item Weight: 15.44 Grams Dimensions: Length 41.0mm X Width 21.0mm X Height 5.0mm 1: Natural Diamond Weight: 4.0 Ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k 585 Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Gold Earrings Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold Total Item Weight: 4.2 Grams Dimensions: Length 22.0mm X Width 11.0mm X Height 7.0mm 1: Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Carat Weight...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 950 Natural White Diamond Fancy Luxe Earring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Diamond Earrings Metal Type: Platinum Total Item Weight: 11.1 Grams Dimension: Length: 25.0 mm Width: 15.62 mm Height: 5.75 mm 1: Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Carat Weigh...
Diamond, Platinum
3.52Gram 1.98 Ct unheated Ruby Earring 18K Gold with Moss Agate Natural Dianond
Located in bangkok, TH
E035 3.52Gram 1.98 Ct unheated Ruby Earring 18K Gold with Moss Agate and Natural Diamond 1-Main stone : 1.98ct/4p-Ruby Unheated eyeclean 9.59ct/2p-Moss Agate 2-Surround stone: ...
Agate, Ruby, 18k Gold
Platinum 950 Dangling Natural Ruby and Diamond Earring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Emerald Earrings Metal Type: Platinum Total Item Weight: 9.8 Grams Sizable: No Dimensions: Length: 34.0 mm Width: 15.0 mm Height: 6.0 mm 1: Primary Stone: Natural Diamond D...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$2,808Sale Price|20% Off
18k Rose Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Heart Drop Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Total weight is 5.4 grams. Totally is diamond 1 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs-vs clarity.
Diamond, Rose Gold
Platinum 950 Dangling Natural Ruby Emerald and Diamond Earring
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Ruby Dangle Earrings Metal Type: Platinum Total Item Weight: 13.7 Grams 1: Primary Stone: Ruby Primary Carat Weight: 2.37 Ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, Platinum
14k 585 Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Vintage Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Natural Diamond Stud Earrings Metal Type: 14K 585 Yellow Gold Total Item Weight: 1.09 Grams 1: Natural Diamond Weight: 0.80 Ct.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K 750 White Gold Natural Diamond Emerald Cut Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Natural Diamond Earrings Metal Type: 18k White Gold Total Item Weight: 3.2 Grams Sizable: Yes Dimensions: Length: 22.5 mm X Width: 7.5 mm X Height: 3.5 mm 1: Primary ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,855Sale Price|20% Off
14k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Drop Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.3 grams. Totally is diamond 1.65 ct. Totally is sapphire 1 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs- vs clarity. Box is not included. Please...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Platinum Diamond Earrings Womens Omega Back Luxe Old Money Glam
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Omega Back Earrings 1: Metal Type: Platinum Total Item Weight: 26.6 Grams Length: 29.0 cm Width: 23.0 cm Height: 17.0 cm 2: Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Carat Weight: 18.0 ...
Diamond, Platinum
Beauvince Gatsby Diamond Earrings & Pendant Set in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Total Diamond Weight: 3.89 ct (2.22 ct Asscher Cut + 1.67 ct Round Diamonds) Diamond Color: G - I Diamond Clarity: VVS - VS (Very Very Slightly Included to Very Slightly Included) ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k 750 White Gold Natural Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Earring Metal Type: 18K 750 White Gold Total Item Weight: 4.61 Grams 1: Natural Diamond Weight: Yellow Fancy - 1.2 Ct./ White - 0.42 Ct Diamond Clarity ...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k 585 White Gold Round Cut Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Round Cut Diamond Cluster Stud White Earrings Metal Type: 14K 585 White Gold Total Item Weight: 2.58 Grams Closure: Pushback 1: Natural Diamond Weight: 1.12 Ct.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany and Co Large Diamond Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co Vintage Diamond Cluster Earrings in Platinum Diamond weight estimation 8 carat TW 1 Inch diameter. 24 g TW Diamond quality DEF- VVS 38 Large Round Diamonds 36 Small ...
Diamond
$3,323Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Drop Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 7.5 grams. Totally is brilliant cut diamond 1 ct. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.80 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. The box i...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$2,387Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Hoop Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6 grams. Totally is diamond 1 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs clarity. Box is not included. Please contact for any questions.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Fine 8.0 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Emeralds possess immense inner life and colour attracting the viewer from far away Surmounted by two Trillion cut Diamonds for .90 Ct G/H VVS/VS and bordered by 20 round brilliant cu...
18k Gold
18k 750 White Gold Zambian Emerald and Natural Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Zambian Emerald and Natural Diamond Earrings - Metal Type: 18K 750 White Gold - Total Item Weight: 7.49 Grams - 1: - Natural Diamond Weight: 1.00 Ct. - Diamond Clarity Grade: VVS-VS...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,616Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 14k White Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Drop Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10.2 grams. Totally double center diamond about 1 ct. Totally all diamond 1.80 ct. The diamond is has F-G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. Box is n...
Diamond, White Gold
14k 585 Yellow Gold Round Cut Natural Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Round Cut Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings Metal Type: 14K 585 Yellow Gold Total Item Weight: 1.79 Grams Closure: Pushback 1: Natural Diamond Weight: 0.30 Ct.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Diamond Hoop Earrings Womens White Gold Fine Jewelry Classic Luxe
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Earrings Metal Type: 18k White Gold Total Item Weight: 5.8 Grams Sizable: No Dimensions: Length: 24.0 cm Width: 2.0 cm Height: 2.5 cm 1: Primary Stone: Diamond Carat Weight:...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ukrainian Collection Sapphire Topaz Garnet Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Diamond 24-0.43ct -VVS 1 Turquoise 12-0.17 ct Garnet 4 - Oval-1.95ct 1 / 1A Yellow sapphire 150 - Round 3.27ct 1 / 2A Topaz 2- Oval-14.28ct Op (1) / 1A Matching ring available It ...
Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, Turquoise, 18k Gold
$13,449Sale Price|20% Off
Ukrainian Collection Sapphire Topaz Garnet Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Diamond 24-0.43ct -VVS 1 Turquoise 12-0.17 ct Garnet 4 - Oval-1.95ct 1 / 1A Yellow sapphire 150 - Round 3.27ct 1 / 2A Topaz 2- Oval-14.28ct Op (1) / 1A Matching ring available It ...
Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, Turquoise, 18k Gold
14K 585 White Gold - Natural Jade Pearl Shape & Diamond: Earrings, 5.3 Grams
Located in New York, NY
Natural Jade 14K White Gold Earrings Metal Type: 14K 585 White Gold Total Item Weight: 5.3 Grams 1: Natural Diamond Weight: 0.20 Ct.
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Earrings Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold /5.3 gr
Located in SE
F, G / VVS Estimated total weight of stones: ca 1 ctw of rubies and 0.6ctw diamonds Weight: 5.35 grams both.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet and Amethyst Drop Earrings set in Yellow Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
In detail: 3 rose cut green sapphires weighing 2,95 ct; 2 rose cut purple garnets weighing 2,41 ct; 2 rose cut pink sapphires weighing 1,37 ct; 2 rose cut orange sapphires we...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, ...
Vintage Earrings natural 0.8ctw. Ruby 0.28ctw. Diamonds 18K Gold / 2.2 gr
Located in SE
Each Ruby is surrounded with fourteen diamond cut Diamonds Ø 1.25 mm /0.01 ct. each. Thus total diamonds weight on both earrings is ca. 0.28 ctw.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Finish Set Earrings Pendant Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold / 2.23gr
Located in SE
All diamonds of the same Ø 1.5mm / 0.015 ct. each. The color of the stones is ca.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage European stud Halo Earrings Emeralds Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.3 gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine flower studs in solid 18K Yellow and White Gold. European sisters made ca. 1960s -1970s. Each floret measures Ø 14 mm x 7.5 mm deep. Two diamond cut natural green Eme...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Earrings natural 1.35ctw Ruby 0.5ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 4.4gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine 1950s- 1960s vintage European flower studs in solid 18K Yellow Gold. No hallmarks of maker. Stoppers hallmarked 18K. Each floret measures 12 mm x 10 mm x 5 mm deep. ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Austrian Halo Earrings 1.5ctw Sapphires 0.6ctw Diamonds solid 14K/18KGold /3.2gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine 1950s- 1960s vintage Austrian flower studs in solid 14K Yellow and White Gold with studs in 18K Gold. Wires hallmarked 585 and Austrian hallmarks. Stoppers in 18K Gol...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Earrings natural 2ctw Sapphire 0.25ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 4.3 gr.
Located in SE
A pair of fine 1950s- 1960s vintage European Sapphire and Diamonds flower studs in solid 18K Yellow and White Gold . No hallmarks of maker. Not hallmarked,metal tested solid 18K. E...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage stud Halo Earrings 1.6ctw Sapphires 1.6ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 6gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine British vintage flower studs in solid 18K Yellow and White Gold. Wires hallmarked with a set of British hallmarks,made ca. 1960- 1970s Each floret measures 12 mm x 1...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage European stud Halo Earrings Rubies Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.63 gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine openwork flower halo studs in solid 18K Yellow and White Gold. European, made ca. 1960s -1970s. Two bezel set oval cut natural rosy Red Rubies 4 x 3 mm / ca. 03 ct e...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Halo stud Earrings 1ctw. natural Ruby 0.65ctw. Diamonds 18K Gold/3.9gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine flower halo studs in solid 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. A bit fragmented British hallmarks on the sticks: maker's H&W, 750, Birmingham, year letter not clear. Hand-...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage European stud Halo Earrings Emeralds Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.2 gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine flower studs in solid 18K Yellow and White Gold. European sisters made ca. 1960s -1970s. Two oval cut natural oval green Emeralds 4 x 3 mm / ca.0.2 ct each, both dem...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1975 Soviet Union Earrings Diamond solid 14K Rose White Gold /6.1 gr
Located in SE
A pair of Soviet period Huggies Earrings - swirl of floral elements in solid 14K Rose and White Gold holding six brilliant cut Diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Earrings natural 0.5 ctw. Ruby 0.3 ctw. Diamonds 18K White Gold / 2.3gr
Located in SE
Each Ruby is surrounded with 10 diamond cut Diamonds Ø 1.5 mm /0.015 ct each. Thus total diamonds weight on both earrings is ca. 0.3 ctw.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Made in Italy Handcrafted Transformer Titanium Diamond Gold Flower Earrings
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
Available on request (see pictures) in pink or green or mismatching colors. 18 KT white gold total grams g 1,53 Titanium grams 2.04 n. 2 diamonds color G / VVS 1 total ct 0,20 T...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Titanium, Gold
$4,212Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Turquoise Decorated Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 13.6 grams. Totally is diamond about 1 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1-s2 clarity. Box is not included. Please contact for any ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
$5,900
18K Ruby Earrings
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold earring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 2.654 grams Set with- Stone type: Ruby Shape: square Carat: 0.23 (2 Pcs ) ...
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
GFCO Certified 0.37 Carat Yellow Sapphire Earrings
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold earring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 4.585 grams Set with- Stone type: Sapphire Shape: Oval Carat: 0.37 (02 Pcs ) C...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ebba von Brahe Earrings 32ctw Sapphire 2ctw Daimonds Silver /14K Gold / 15gr
Located in SE
Sapphires are trimmed with total of 192 old diamond cut Diamonds, color ca. G,H /VVS . Four Diamonds with diameters of Ø 2 mm / 0.03 ct each and 188 Diamonds of Ø 1.3 mm / 0.01 ct ea...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
GFCO Certified Pink Sapphire Earring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold earring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 2.816 grams Set with- Stone type: Sapphire Shape: Pear & Oval Carat: 1.87 (12 Pcs...
Pink Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
GFCO Certified Yellow Sapphire Earrings
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold sapphire earring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 4.537 grams Set with- Stone type: Sapphire Shape: Oval Carat: 0.91 (04 P...
Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K 585 White Gold - Natural VVS Diamond: Stunning Pendant With Chain
Located in New York, NY
14K Gold Natural Diamond Earring Metal Type: 14K 585 White Gold Total Item Weight: 2.5 Grams Item Length: 17.5 Inch 1: Natural Diamond Weight: 0.60 Ct.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
ALGT Certified 18 Kt. Pink Gold Ring with 5.10 Ct Morganite and Diamonds
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Exclusive hand-made rose gold ring with a round brilliant cut Orange Pink morganite of 5.10 ct. In excellent condition. AAAA quality. The stone is surrounded by an entourage of 39 b...
Morganite, 18k Gold
GIT & GFCO Certified Pink Sapphire Earrings
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold earring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 2.850 grams Set with- Stone type: Sapphire Shape: Oval - Cushion Carat: 1.03 ct ...
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k 750 Two tone Natural DIamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Two Tone Diamond Earring Metal Type: 18K 750 White & Rose Gold Total Item Weight: 3.4 Grams Ring Size: 8.5 (Sizeable) 1: Natural Diamonds Weight: 0.80 Ct No of Diamonds: 34 Pcs Clar...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.
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