Elegant 18 kt. White Gold Earrings with 1.37 ct Natural Diamonds - IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Dazzling and one of a kind 0.35 Carat Rose Cut Natural Diamond and 1.02 ct round brilliant and pear brilliant diamonds Earrings in 18K White Gold These stunning earrings are sure t...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Classic 18 Kt. White Gold Stud Oval Earrings, 0.60 Ct Diamond, GIA Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning stud earring made from 18k white gold with 0.60 total carat of oval brilliant diamonds. This earring comes with an GIA report and a fancy box. -2 diamond main stone of 1 x...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds ct 13.00 Contemporary ball earrings, in 18 Kt gold. Handcraft in Italy.
Located in Rome, IT
Boule Earrings with Pavè of 13.00 Carats of Diamonds in 18 Kt White Gold. The earrings are formed by a semicircle of six graded diamonds, to which a boule with a pave setting of 13.0...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Exquisite 18 kt. White Gold Earrings with 1.02 ct Natural Diamonds - IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
1.02 Carat Pear Modified Brilliant Natural Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold These stunning earrings feature a pair of 0.56 carat pear modified brilliant natural diamonds in F-G co...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Elegant 18 kt. Yellow Gold Earrings with 1.5 ct Natural Diamond GIA Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
1.22 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Earrings with GIA Certificate These beautiful earrings feature a dazzling 1.22 carat round brilliant natural diamond in each ear. The diamonds are...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 kt. White Gold Earrings w/ 32.30 ct Quartz & Natural Diamonds AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
A unique pair of dangling earrings with a dazzling 30-carat mix shapes natural quartz. It has 2.3 carats of side diamonds which add more to its elegance. The jewelry is made of 18K W...
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
EGL Certfied 4.5 Ct Colombian Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Clip Earrings 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite Clip Earrings are a true masterpiece that showcases the finest of Colombian Emeralds. The earrings are EGL Certified and feature two fine Colombian Emerald Cut Emeral...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Exquisite 18 kt. White Gold Earrings with 1.41 ct Natural Diamonds - GIA Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
1.41 Carat F VS1 Excellent Cut EX Cushion Natural Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold with GIA Certificate and Jewelry Box These stunning earrings are a must-have for any jewelry lov...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Carrera y Carrera Orquídeas 18 Karat Gold 3.67 Ct Diamond and Sapphire Earrings
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Southampton, PA
The Carrera y Carrera “Orquídeas” earrings are made of 18K white gold and each weighs 11.3 grams, measuring 1.12” in length and 1.12” in width. The earrings are embellished with diam...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Precious Basics Earrings 18 KT White Gold, Tsavorite 0.35 CT, Amber 86.59 Carat
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
The classic collection for everyday basic and business looks. Elegantly shaped band rings set with unique, coloured gemstones join sophisticated chains and bracelets, whilst the earr...
Amber, Tsavorite, White Gold
Large 18k Gold 18+ct GIA Oval Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Statement Cuff Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent pair of sapphire and diamond statement earrings was crafted from solid 18k yellow and white gold. The earrings feature a pair of beautiful, GIA certified, oval caboc...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond 1.10 ct Bezel Set Illusion 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Experience a touch of sophisticated glamour with our "Bezel Set Emerald Illusion Stud Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold," featuring mesmerizing 1.10 carat emeralds. These earrings are craf...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Diamond Cluster Earrings, 18 Carat White Gold, Est 1.97 Ct Brill Cut Diamonds.
Located in Canterbury, England
A unique piece within our carefully curated Vintage & Prestige fine jewellery collection, we are delighted to present the following: Our stunning cluster earrings , set in 18k white...
Diamond, White Gold
Exquisite 18 kt. White Gold Earrings with 2.02 ct Natural Diamond GIA Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
A classic pair of 2.02 carat cushion modified brilliant diamond stud earrings in 18K white gold with GIA certificate and jewelry box are up for auction. The diamonds are G color, VS1...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chaumet 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1.80 ct Diamond and 3.90 ct Ruby Clip-On Earrings
By Chaumet
Located in Southampton, PA
Set amidst fabulous seas of romantic rubies which weigh in total 3.90 carats, glistening diamonds amounting to 1.80 carats are arranged in the compelling form of stars in these spell...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
3.65 ct Drop Earrings of Diamonds, Diamond and Baguette Cut. 18 Kt White Gold
Located in Rome, IT
Total number of brilliants: n ° 90 Total carat weight: 3.65 ct The earrings are in 18 Kt white gold The manufacture is Made in Italy.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Beautiful 18 Kt. White Gold Stud Oval Earrings 0.61 Ct Natural Diamonds-GIA Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning stud earring made from 18k white gold with 0.61 total carat of oval brilliant diamonds. This earring comes with an GIA report and a fancy box. -2 diamond main stone of 1 x ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
French Circa 1940 0.30 Ct Diamond and 18 k Yellow Gold 'Bow' Stud Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive pair of vintage 0.30 Carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set stud earrings; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant 18 kt. White Gold Diamond Earrings w/ 1.16 ct Natural Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
1.16 Carat Diamonds Earrings in White Gold These stunning earrings feature two dazzling 0.16 carat round brilliant natural diamonds. The diamonds are surrounded by 1 carat of round ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Elegant 18 kt. White Gold Earrings with 0.78 ct Total Natural Diamonds AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Elegant 0.62 Carat E VVS1 Princess Cut Diamond Earrings with 0.16 Carat Side Stones These stunning earrings feature a dazzling 0.62 carat princess cut diamond in each earring. The d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari 18 Karat Gold 3.66 ct Full Diamond Pave and Emerald Omega Back Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
These Bvlgari earrings are made of 18K white gold and decorated with diamonds and emeralds that total 3.66 and 4.14 carats respectively. The earrings measure 2.80” in length and 1.30...
Diamond, White Gold
18 kt. White Gold Diamond Earrings with 6 ct Total Natural Diamonds - IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
One of a kind 6 Carat Pear Brilliant Diamond Earrings This stunning one of kind pair of earrings features two 1 carat pear brilliant diamonds with an E-F color and VS2-SI1 clarity. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 kt. White Gold Diamond Earrings with 0.86 ct Total Natural Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
0.86 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Earrings This stunning pair of earrings features two 0.7 carat round brilliant diamonds with an E-F color and VVS1-VVS2 clarity. The diamonds are ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stunning 18 kt. White Gold Earrings with 2.72 ct of Natural Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
2.72 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold This stunning pair of earrings features a 0.9 carat round brilliant cut diamond with an F-G color, VS2-SI1 clarity, and...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 kt. White Gold Diamond Earrings with 4.85 ct Total Natural Diamonds AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
18K White Gold 4.85 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Earrings with AIG Certificate This is a pair of beautiful earrings featuring a dazzling 4.85 carat round brilliant diamonds in an 1...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
9 Ct Natural Red Coral Large Stud Earring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Clip on
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 9 ct total perfect pair made in 18 Karat yellow gold.
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hammered Gold Earrings in 18 Karat Hammered Rose Gold with Zircons of 1.74 Ct
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
In the elegant hammered gold collection, Colleen B. Rosenblat creates a controversial interplay of shapes. Through her bold treatment of high-carat gold and the combination of unusu...
Zircon, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2.12 Ct GRS Pigeon Blood Burmese No Heat Ruby Diamond Earring in 18 Karat Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An eye catching pair of vibrant and rare Burmese ruby and diamond earrings. The ruby's shining lustre is complimented by the sparkling diamonds, this showcases the elegance of the pi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.48 Ct GRS Pigeon Blood Burmese No Heat Ruby Diamond Earring in 18 Karat Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond earring by Rewa. The Burmese 'Pigeon Blood' ruby weigh 1.34 and 1.14 carat each and they are both certified by Gem Research Swisslab (GRS). The rubies ar...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.11 Ct GRS Pigeon Blood Burmese No Heat Ruby Diamond Earring in 18 Karat Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond earring by Rewa. The Burmese 'Pigeon Blood' ruby weigh 1.11 and 1.00 carat each and they are both certified by Gem Research Swisslab (GRS). The rubies ar...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s 1.84 ct Emerald and 4.18 ct Diamond, 18k White Gold Drop Earring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
These impressive green emerald has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18 ct white gold. The earrings are supplied wit...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Boucheron Designer Clip on Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18 ct Gold with Certificate
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Boucheron diamond pairs of earrings in 18 ct white gold original box . These earrings are at the height of jewellery sophistication and refinement due to the way the hoop-bedazzled i...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Leto Lama Emerald Heart Studs 18 Ct Gold (Pair)
Located in London, GB
Introducing our exquisite One of A Kind Emerald Heart Studs, crafted in yellow 18 Ct gold. This stunning pair of earrings features vibrant medium green 6 mm emerald hearts elegantly ...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Sold|$1,617 / set
Leto Lama Handmade Butterfly Diamond Studs 18 Ct Gold
Located in London, GB
Handcrafted in solid 18ct yellow gold, these miniature butterfly studs are sculpted with Leto Lama’s signature textured finish — each wing softly irregular, carrying the hand of the ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$1,954 / set
Leto Lama Paraiba Tourmaline Studs 18 Ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Electric elegance in its purest form. These 18ct yellow gold studs frame rare Brazilian Paraíba tourmalines — gemstones celebrated for their ocean-blue glow. A modern classic: effort...
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Trefle 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.82 ct Diamond and Ruby Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
The Van Cleef & Arpels “Trefle” earrings are made of 18K yellow gold and each weighs 3.3 grams, measuring 0.60” in length and 0.60” in width. The earrings are embellished with rubies...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Leto Lama Emerald Thick Bezel Round Studs 18 Ct Gold (Pair)
Located in London, GB
Introducing our exquisite One of A Kind Emerald thick Bezel Round Studs, crafted in a satin hammered texture of yellow 18 Ct gold. This stunning pair of earrings features vibrant med...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Sold|$1,886 / set
Leto Lama Emerald and Ruby Butterfly Studs 18 Ct Gold Made to Order
Located in London, GB
Hand-sculpted in 18 ct yellow gold, these miniature butterfly stud earrings are formed with textured wings, shaped by hand to catch the light with every movement.
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Leto Lama Puzzle - Abstract Art 18 Ct Gold Geometric Sapphire Love Studs
Located in London, GB
Unique 18 Ct Gold Heart, Round, and Rectangular Abstract Art Sapphire Love Studs. Perfect for any occasion, they will add a splash of color to your look. Easy to wear Playful and Pr...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Morganite in Yellow Gold 18 Carat Drop Earring
Located in Vannes, FR
Morganite in Yellow Gold 18 ct Drop Earring . Discovers this earrings with Natural morganite on Yellow Gold 18 kt the stones are in the cabin and let the light pass.
Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Leto Lama Neon Blue Paraiba Tourmaline Mini Evil Eye Studs 18 Ct Gold
Located in London, GB
The Evil Eye, a centuries-old symbol of protection, is elegantly represented in these mini studs. The striking combination of neon blue paraiba stones—known for their rarity—set agai...
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold
Victorian Paste and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
These fine and impressive Victorian earrings have been crafted in 18 ct yellow gold. Each earring has an oval form with a scalloped edge.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral, Emerald, Sapphire on Yellow Gold 18 Carat Chandelier Earrings
Located in Vannes, FR
Yellow gold 18 Ct chandelier Earrings with Natural Coral, Emerald 1.6 ct Sapphires 0.48 ct 4 grams
Coral, Emerald, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Exquisite 18 kt. White Gold Ring with 0.80 ct Total Natural Diamonds - IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
0.55 Carat E-F VS1 Good Cut Round Brilliant Natural Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18K White Gold with IGI Certificate and Jewelry Box This stunning ring is a must-have for any jewelry l...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Aventurine, Yellow Gold 18 Carat Leverback Earrings
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this Aventurine Yellow Gold 18 ct LeverBack Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Topaz, London Topaz and Turquoise on Gold 18 Carat Chandelier Earrings
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this Blue Topaz, Turquoises on White Gold 18 ct Chandelier Earrings. Natural Topaz Turquoises 1.3 cm White Gold 18 ct weight Gold 3.6 g Earrings with ALPA clasp system Th...
Multi-gemstone, Topaz, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18 Karat Gold 1.24 Ct Diamond and Chrysoprase Earri
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
These vintage Van Cleef & Arpels earrings are made of 18K yellow gold and each of the two weighs 5.4 grams. They measure 0.75” in length and 0.45” in width. The pair is embellished w...
Chrysophrase, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s 3.35 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning pair of vintage earrings has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18 ct gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.32 Carat Turquoise and 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
These turquoise earrings have been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18 ct gold.
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K dormeuses - Antique French dangling pearl earrings - Victorian sleepers
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale are these cute French Napoleon III earrings. These 18 ct yellow gold dormeuse earrings (also called sleepers) have a front closure and are decorated with flower shaped ornam...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K dormeuses - Antique French dangling pearl earrings - Victorian sleepers
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale are these cute French Napoleon III earrings. These 18 ct yellow gold dormeuse earrings (also called sleepers) have a front closure and are decorated with flower shaped ornam...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K dormeuses - Antique earrings with seed pearls - Victorian sleepers
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale are these romantic Victorian earrings. These 18 ct yellow gold dormeuse earrings (also called sleepers) are decorated with flower shaped ornaments, little seed pearls, rubie...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K flower earrings - Antique sleepers with seed pearls - Victorian Dormeuses
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale are these lovely Napoleon III earrings. These 18 ct rosy yellow gold earrings are very light and therefor pleasant to wear.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K flower earrings - Antique sleepers with seed pearls - Victorian Dormeuses
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale are these cute Napoleon III earrings. These 18 ct pinkish yellow gold dormeuse earrings (also called sleepers) have a front closure and are decorated with flower shaped orna...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Leto Lama 18ct Yellow Gold Abstract Semi Hoop Earrings with Sapphires
Located in London, GB
pop of color and luxury to your ears with these lightweight and abstract art semi hoop earrings in 18 ct yellow gold. Hearts, Rounds, Triangles and other geometric shapes all comin...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lapis Lazuli, Baroque Pearl and White Diamonds Dangling Earrings in Black Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond 0.16 ct, Baroque Pearls, Black Gold 18 ct These earrings very simple are of absolute comfort ,their leightnesses are very pleasant.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Go...
Certified Ruby, Colombian Emerald and Diamond Changeable Drop Clip on Earrings
Located in London, GB
Certified natural Thai Ruby, Colombian Emerald & Diamond interchangeable drop earrings in 18 ct white gold. There are changeable two pairs of ear pendant in emerald and ruby, both o...
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
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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