45 Ct Diamond Necklace & Earring Bridal Suite 18 Kt White Gold 110 Gm Brand New
Located in New York, NY
One of our premium necklace from our Bridal collection. 45 carats of VS quality of Diamonds all mounted in 18 karat gold. Weight of the gold is 110 grams. Matching dangling earrin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
28 Ct Diamond Necklace & Earring Bridal Suite 18 Kt White Gold 76 Gm Brand New
Located in New York, NY
One of our premium necklace from our Bridal collection. 28 carats of VS quality of Diamonds all mounted in 18 karat gold. Weight of the gold is 76 grams. Matching dangling earring...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage French 0.58 Carat Emerald 0.60 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The earrings are hallmarked to the French latches with the 18 ct gold fineness mark.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 12 Ct Pear Zambian Emerald & 18 Ct Diamonds Drop/Clip Earrings 18K
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 12 Ct Pear shape Zambian Emerald & 18 Ct Diamonds Drop/Clip Earrings 18Karat yellow gold clip earring GIA Report # 2223836441 Natural Beryl Origin Zambia This exquisi...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
12 Ct Natural Ceylon Yellow Sapphire & 2 Ct Diamond Stud Heart Earrings 18 KYG
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 12 Ct Natural Ceylon Yellow Sapphire & 2 Ct Diamond Stud Heart Earrings 18 KYG Estate piece Natural Yellow Sapphire Origin Ceylon Immaculately crafted in 18 Karat yellow...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 32.0 Ct Green Aventurine Diamond Drop Earrings 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
These gorgeous vintage drop earrings are 1940 circa Hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold warm hue of gold Designed with a gorgeous top carved flower with a little Diamond center and a li...
Diamond, Aventurine, 18k Gold
0, 63 ct Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant stud earrings in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with a central diamon surrounded by a crown of little diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 5.63 Ct. Lapis 1.04 Ct Sapphire and Diamond Stud Earrings
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Used as a gemstone for over 6,500 years, lapis has long been a symbol of both royalty & honor. These fine blue lapis earrings will make you feel like a queen while wearing them! Made...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Sardinia Coral .50 Ct Diamond Floret 18 KT Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Coral Appeal Charming pair of timeless style Coral and Diamond earrings Hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold in a lovely floret design of appealing taste and elegance Set with a selectio...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$14,806
ct 2, 97 Diamond 18 t white gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Napoli, Campania
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). For any inquiries,please contact ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
8 Ct Oval Colombian Emerald & 2.5 Ct Diamond Post Back Earrings 18 Kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
You will be very happy with the quality of emerald and diamonds Diamond weight approximately 2.5 ct This exquisite pair of earrings are beautifully crafted with 18 karat white gold .
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 kt. White Gold Loop Earrings With 5.28 ct. Black Diamonds
By Crivelli Gioielli
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificant 18 kt. White Gold Loop Earrings With 5.28 ct. Black Diamonds Material: 18 kt. white gold Diamonds: together approx. 5.28 ct.
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Kt. White Gold Earrings with 4.00 Ct Tourmaline and Diamonds
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
The stones are surrounded by an entourage of 40 brilliant cut diamonds, approx. 0.45 ct in total, of quality G/VS/SI. Gold content: 18 KT (hallmarked) Natural topaz: 2 pcs (approx. 2...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 kt White Gold, 2, 50 ct Diamonds, 5, 26 ct Aquamarine and Blue Sapphire Earrings
Located in Napoli, Campania
Tot weight 15 g both earrings, single one 7.5 g Diamonds 2.50 ct Blue sapphires 2.89 ct Aquamarine 5.26 ct Rf. gaeci For any inquiries,please contact the seller through the message ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 1.10 Ct Diamond Baguette Earrings, 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Art Deco Diamond Baguette Earrings, 18 Karat White Gold Expanding 3/4" in diameter, earrings are made with beautiful detail milgraining and bezel settings in a fan style. Diamond qu...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
18 carat White Gold Earrings with 9.60 ct Citrine and Diamonds
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Offered in good condition, stud earrings in white gold, with 2 pieces of brilliant cut diamonds totaling approx. 0.08 carat together of quality G/VS and 2 pieces of round cut citrine...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Helical-Shaped Earrings with 1.43 ct of Diamonds. Gold 18 kt White
Located in Rome, IT
Total number of diamonds: N° 182 Total weight of the diamonds: 1.43 ct. The earrings are in 18 Kt white gold •THE MANUFACTURE IS MADE IN ITALY.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Leto Lama Neon Blue Brazilian Paraiba Tourmalines Hoop Earrings 18 Ct Gold
Located in London, GB
The contrast of the gold metal against the paraibas is striking. 0.145 Cts Neon Blue Paraiba Tourmalines from Brazil 1.7 cm height approximately 2.5 grams weight for the pair Beauti...
Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold
Stunning 18 Kt. White Gold Stud Earrings, 0.64 Ct Diamond, GIA Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
Beautiful pair of natural Emerald cut Diamonds with a total of 0.64 carat weight with GIA certificates and laser inscription numbers made from 18k white gold diamond earrings. -2 di...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.3 Ct Emerald Drops, 5.10 Ct White Diamonds, 18 Karat Gold Level-Back Earrings
Located in Napoli, Campania
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). For any inquiries,please contact ...
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond 0.17 ct 18 karat white Gold Classic Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Solitaire Cluster Stud earrings are perfectly balanced pieces that announce your sense of refinement and class. It is a classic stud look for daytime wear and for night time, it is...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany, a pair of twist hoop earrings English hallmarked 18 ct yellow gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A pair of twist hoop earrings by Tiffany & Co. English hallmarked 18 ct gold, London 2004, sponsor mark "T&Co".
18k Gold
Art Deco .40 Ct Old Mine Diamond Platinum 18 KT gold Stud Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
These charming Art Deco Diamond stud earrings are 1920 circa Hand crafted of solid Platinum rub over mount and 18 Kt white gold for the pin and butterfly fasteners (new replacement) ...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
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
Antique German Earrings 18 ct natural Red Coral solid 14K Yellow Gold / 8gr
Located in SE
Each Coral stone measures Ø 11 mm x 11 mm x 10 mm deep / ca. 9 ct. each / ca. 18 ct total weight, color - dark coral Red.
14k Gold
0.3 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire and 0.35 Ct Diamond Stud Earrings 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.3 Ct Natural Blue Sapphire and 0.35 Ct Diamond Stud Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Cute fabulous pair of earrings with small Sapphire Set in 18 Karat white gold Weight of gold ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
NO RESERVE! 50.30 Carat Emeralds & 1.26 Ct Diamonds 18 Kt. White Gold Earrings
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
In Hong Kong and the USA the VAT is 0%. Center Stone: ___________ Natural Emerald Cut: Multiple Shapes Carat: 50.30 tcw / 677 pieces Color: Green Side Stones: ___________ Natural D...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.01 Ct no-oil Russian Emerald White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Drop Earrings
By Tsarina Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic 18K White Gold Earrings. Center stones are pleasing certified no-oil Russian Emeralds 7.01 ct surrounded by White Diamonds 0.76 ct total weight. Timeless design and absolute ...
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1.17 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 0.58 and 0.59 carat each and they are both certified by Gem Research Swisslab (GRS). The rubies ar...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 9 mm. Pearl .40 Ct Old Diamond Screw Back 18 Kt Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Pearl Allure This beautiful antique pair of earrings is 1920 ca Hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold with Diamond claws made of solid silver Earrings are classy style featuring a couple ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
7 Ct Natural Lapis Lazuli Set 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earring +Omega Back
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 7 Ct Natural Lapis Lazuli Set 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earring +Omega back Simple yet beautiful stud earrings with omega back to support the earring Natural Laps Lazu...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.5 Ct Champagne and White Diamond Clip Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold, Italian
Located in New York, NY
All Brilliant cut Diamonds 18 K Gold : 19.6 Grams Diamond Total Weight 3.5 ct These are clip earrings but post can be added very easily.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco .40 Ct Old Mine Diamond Platinum 18 KT Stud
Located in Napoli, IT
Gorgeous Art Deco period Diamond studs holding .40 Ct of of old mine cut Diamonds Each Diamond is .20 Ct assessed as G/H VS/SI bright white full of sparkle Hand crafted of solid Plat...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Yellow Jade on Pink Gold 18 Karat Drop Earrings
Located in Vannes, FR
Yellow Jade with Pink Gold Drop Earrings 18 Karat 2 Yellow Jade Pink Gold 18 ct This subtle and delicate earrings will illuminate your face in all circumstances
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Jade on Pink Gold 18 Karat Drop Earrings
Located in Vannes, FR
Yellow Jade with Pink Gold Drop Earrings 18 Karat 2 Yellow Jade Pink Gold 18 ct This subtle and delicate earrings will illuminate your face in all circumstances
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Leto Lama Bezel Set Wobbly Baby Mini Emerald Heart Studs 18 Ct Gold (Pair)
Located in London, GB
Rare to come by, these natural mini emerald hearts are a true treasure. Delicately lightweight—less than a gram for the pair—they sit comfortably on the ears, making them perfect for...
Emerald, Gold, 18k 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
Pink Freshwater Pearls and White Diamonds on Pink Gold 18 Karat Drop Earrings
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this Pink Freshwater Pearls and White Diamonds on pink Gold 18 ct Drop Earrings. 14 White Diamonds Brilliant 0.180 Karat Color G/VS Pink Gold 18 Karat 1.94 g
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pink Freshwater Pearls and White Diamonds on Pink Gold 18 Karat Drop Earrings
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this Pink Freshwater Pearls and White Diamonds on pink Gold 18 ct Drop Earrings. 14 White Diamonds Brilliant 0.180 Karat Color G/VS Pink Gold 18 Karat 1.94 g
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
0.9 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire and 0.55 Carat Diamond Earrings 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 0.9 Ct Natural Blue Sapphire and 0.55 Ct Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White Gold A fabulous pair of earrings with an enormous amount of look and sparkle!
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Ruby Gemstone Earrings SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Earrings Size :- 18 mm approx. ✦ Sizing .....................
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$2,074
Antique Diamond and White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
These fine and impressive diamond drop earrings have been crafted in 18 ct white gold. Each earring displays a feature transitional modern brilliant round cut diamond, six claw/pron...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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 orangy-yellow gold dormeuse earrings (also called sleepers) have a front closure and are decorated with flower shape...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Grey Quartz, Diamonds and Cultural Pearls on Black Gold Dangling Earrings
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover This Baroque Pearls Dangling Earrings with Natural Grey Quartz, Diamonds / 0,16 ct Natural Grey Quartz Baroque Cultural Pearls Black Gold / 18 ct These earrings very si...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold
Green Agate, Baroque Pearl and White Diamonds Dangling Earrings in Yellow Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover Green Agate, White Diamonds 0.16 ct, Baroque Pearls, Yellow Gold 18 ct These earrings very simple are of absolute comfort ,their leightnesses are very pleasant .You can w...
Agate, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Rare Red Amber Earring, retired, vintage in 18ct Gold & Silver wire
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A beautiful design by Tiffany in silver and 18 ct yellow gold pair of earrings. A twisted wire cable-style with cabochon rare red amber on top, in 18 ct yellow gold with easy to wear...
Amber, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 18ct gold jewelry - 18K French Victorian sleepers - Diamond Dormeuses
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale are these cute Napoleon III earrings. These 18 ct rose gold dormeuse earrings (also called sleepers) are decorated with star shaped ornaments made in platinum, little rose c...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct gold jewelry - Rare French Victorian sleepers - Diamond Dormeuses
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale are these magnificent French Napoleon III earrings. These 18 ct yellow gold & silver dormeuse earrings (also called sleepers) are decorated with Fleur-de-lis shaped ornament...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Silver
Platinum Emeral 18.49 Ct & Diamond Ring+18 kt Gold Diamond Earrings+2 Bangles
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Platinum Ring with Colombian Emerald of 18.49 Ct and Ca.4 Ct Diamonds. 18 kt Gold earrings with 13.6 CT white & black diamonds Adler Geneva 2 Bangle Bracelets 18 kt Gold with Emera...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Platinum Bracelet with 26.6 Ct Square Emerald Diamonds&3.5 Ct Baguette+Earrings
Located in Antwerp, BE
Platinum Bracelet with 26.6 Ct Square Emerald Diamonds&3.5 Ct Baguette+Earrings 18 kt Oval diamonds set
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
45 Ct Diamond Necklace & Earring Bridal Suite 18 Kt White Gold 110 Gm Brand New
Located in New York, NY
One of our premium necklace from our Bridal collection. 45 carats of VS quality of Diamonds all mounted in 18 karat gold. Weight of the gold is 110 grams. Matching dangling earrin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
ROBERTO COIN APPASSIONATA 3 Row Woven Basket Necklace , Bracelet Earring Suite
By Roberto Coin
Located in New York, NY
Has Roberto Coin stamp and signature Ruby, as well as 18KT ITALY stamps. 18K gold IN THE THREE PIECE SET IS 214 GM Diamond color: F-G Diamond clarity: VS1-VS2 Necklace 18 KYG Weight ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$1,300 / set
18 CT White Gold Diamond Earrings
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Classy striking earrings Item Attributes Weight: 5.8 gram Metal Colour: White Gold Metal: 18 ct ...
Diamond, White Gold
18 Ct White Gold Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Cape Town, ZA
This Classy and dazzling pair of drop earrings are set in 18Carat White Gold and weighs 4.24 grams. They feature 64 RBC Diamonds weighing 0.48 carat in total, 12 RBC Diamonds weighin...
Diamond, White Gold
Multi-Gemstone 18 Ct Gold Turquoise Dangle Earrings
Located in Dubai, DU
Diamonds, and rubies, and sapphires - Oh my! These fabulous turquoise dangle earrings are undoubtedly one of the most stunning pieces we’ve ever acquired. Artfully rendered in 18ct g...
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Kt Gold, South Sea Pearls 2.88 Ct Diamond Chandelier Earrings
By Autore
Located in Dallas, TX
Diamonds and pearls hanging on chandelier style earrings are irresistible to any lady! These classic chandelier style South Seas pearl earrings are crafted with 18kt white gold and f...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold...
Pair Of French 18 Ct Gold & Amethyst Earrings dated circa 1940's
Located in London, GB
Pair Of French 18 Ct Gold & Amethyst Earrings dated circa 1940's Beautifully made with high quality amethysts.
Amethyst, 18k 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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