Buccellati Macri Diamond 18K Gold Drop Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant Buccellati Macri earrings crafted in white and yellow gold with the signature handmade rigato satin finish. The satin-finished surface is accented with small yellow gold bead...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tear Drop Diamond Shape Earrings 2.75 Carats 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat white gold drop earrings featuring a tear drop motif containing 14 larger round brilliants weighing 1.40 carats and 174 smaller diamonds weighing 1.35 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$8,820 / item
1.69ct Diamond 18K Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exuding elegance, the Opal Shine 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Drape Earrings are crafted in 18K gold with a radiant yellow gold finish. Featuring natural diamonds and opulent opals, these...
18k Gold, White Gold
$2,574Sale Price|25% Off
South Sea Pearl Oval Shape Drop Earrings with Diamond Accent
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
South Sea Pearl Erring 13-14 mm 18K white gold Diamonds 0.44 Carats 2.5cm long
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Tree Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond Tree Drop Earrings Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond South Sea Drop Earrings 0.16 Carats
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold drop earrings featuring 14 round brilliants weighing 0.16 Carats and two South Sea Pearls measuring 11-12 MM. Can customize pearl to Golden, Pink or Tahitian. D...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Tahitian Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings 2.70 Carats
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold drop earrings featuring a cluster of round brilliants weighing 2.70 carats and two Tahitian pearls measuring 13-14 MM Color G-H Clarity SI Comes in South Sea, Go...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Parentesi 18k Gold Diamond Drop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18k white gold Parentesi collection earrings by Bulgari, with approx. 0.30ctw in G/VS diamonds. Earrings are 40mm long x 10mm wide. Marked Bvlgari, 750, 2337AL. Weight of t...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Black Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Refined and sophisticated, these stunning drop earrings feature bold round-cut black diamonds suspended from diamond-accented oval links.
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond & Diamond Slice 18k White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely and substantial pair of diamond drop earrings featuring 4 large diamond slices weighing 30.35 carats!
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pink Sapphire Diamond Freshwater Pearl Drop Earrings 3.05 Carats 18 Karat
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Rose Gold drop earrings featuring 32 pink Sapphires weighing 0.85 Carats and 74 white & champagne color diamonds weighing 2.20 Carats with two pink Freshwater Pearls measuri...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Tahitian Pearl Drop Earrings 0.58 Carats
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat white gold drop earrings featuring round brilliants weighing 0.58 carats and two Tahitian Pearls measuring 11-12 mm. Color G-H Clarity SI Also Available in Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in 18k yellow gold, these drop earrings are a captivating addition to any collection, featuring 2 cabochon vivid green emeralds weighing 16.70 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,871Sale Price / item|25% Off
18 Karat Rose Gold Morganite Diamond Pearl Drop Earrings 2.80 Carats
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Rose gold drop earrings featuring two Pear shape Morganite weighing 2.04 carats flanked with 50 round brilliants weighing 0.76 carats and two Pink Freshwater Pearls measurin...
Diamond, Morganite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Aquamarine diamond drop earrings 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
Aquamarine and diamonds drop earrings 18k white gold. Art deco style drop earrings composed of aquamarine pear shaped with round brilliant diamonds drop earrings set in 18k white gol...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond 18 Karat White Gold 0.60 Carat Round Diamond London Stud Drop Earrings
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Modern Solid 18 karat white gold pave set round brilliant cut diamond drop earrings, having 0.60 carat of white diamonds G colour and SI clarity, elegantly presented in a shooting s...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Moonstone Diamond 18k Rose Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Moonstone Diamond 18k Rose Gold Drop Earrings A sweet and stylish pair of rose gold moonstone earrings!
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari Astrale Cerchi Drop Earrings 18k Gold & Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Cerchi Astrale Diamond Gold Drop Earrings 18k white gold approx 22 grams Natural Diamonds approx 1.80 carat G-VS Size: approx 40mm long and 20mm wide Marked: Bvlgari, 750, ma...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond Row Pearl Drop Earrings 1.46 Carats 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat yellow earrings featuring 6 rows of 44 round brilliants weighing 1.46 carats and two South Sea pearls measuring 15.2 mm Can be for clipped or clip on earrings.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Drop Link Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
These 18K White Gold Diamond Drop Link Earrings are a perfect mix of style and sparkle.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Drop Earrings
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Diamond Droop Earrings 138 Diamonds - 3.82 CT 18K White Gold - 7.76 GM Adorn yourself with the exquisite elegance of these 18K White Gold Diamond Droop Earrings. Fea...
Diamond, White Gold
Brilliant 18K Gold Diamond Charms Drop Earrings
Located in Ridgefield, CT
Elevate your jewelry collection with these stunning 18K yellow gold chain link drop earrings, adorned with sparkling diamonds for an extra touch of elegance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Drop Hook Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking pair of drop earrings, showcasing a fluid, wave-like design in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.92 Carat Three-Tier Pear Shape Sapphire Drop Earring with Diamond Halo ref590
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
Capture timeless elegance with these exquisite sapphire drop earrings, beautifully accented with sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Station Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond Station Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold These drop earrings are crafted in 18k white gold and feature three round diamonds arranged vertically along each slender articulated...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold These drop earrings are crafted in 18k white gold and feature round diamonds arranged in compact floral-inspired clusters.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Pearl Earrings in 18 K Yellow Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Diamond And Pearl Earrings Handcrafted in 18 K Yellow Gold. The details are as follows : Diamond weight: 2 carat ( H color and SI clarity ) Metal: 18k Yellow gold Push backs - 14k...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Diamond Drop Square Earrings 2 Carats 18 Karat White Gold 4 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 karat white gold drop earrings featuring 24 small round brilliance weighing 0.45 carats and 10 large around brilliance weighing 1.55 carats. Color G-H Clarity SI
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Teardrop Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond Teardrop Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold These drop earrings are crafted in 18k white gold and feature round diamonds totaling approximately 0.43 carat total weight.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,184Sale Price|20% Off
Large 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Sliced Disc Drop Earrings 11 Carats
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat yellow gold drop disc earrings featuring numerous sliced diamonds weighing approximately 11 carats. Very fashionable!
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solange Azagury-Partridge 18K Gold Diamond Drop Earrings
By Solange Azagury-Partridge
Located in London, GB
- Solange Azagury-Partridge - Nova diamond drop earrings - Black rhodium-plated 18 ct gold - Rose-cut diamond in the centre of each earring - Stylised border of round brilliant-cut d...
Diamond, 18k Gold
21.00 Carats Yellow Agate Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of brand new beautiful drop earrings. The earrings are yellow agate surrounded by diamonds.
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$20,000 / set
Baguette Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Drop Down Earrings
By LÖF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco-Inspired Diamond Drop Earrings A striking pair of contemporary drop earrings crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, defined by clean architectural lines and geometric balance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Cluster Floral South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 1.03 Carats 18 Karat
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold drop earrings featuring a floral diamond cluster weighing 1.03 Carats with two South Sea pearls measuring 12-13 MM. 124 Diamonds Color G-H Clarity SI Pearls can ...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.42 Carat Pear Shape Sapphire Drop Earrings in 0.73 ct Diamond Halo ref582
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless, these pear-shaped sapphire drop earrings are designed to captivate. Each earring features a vivid blue sapphire in a graceful pear cut, celebrated for its elong...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Jadeite Diamond 18K White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 77701750 Comes With Box Only Metal 18k White Gold Stones Jade, Diamond Total Diamond Weight 0.336ct approx Weight 4.62 g Length 5 cm Width 1.2 cm Condition Excellent ____________...
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Articulated Emerald Diamond Drop Earrings, 1.24ct Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
These articulated pendant earrings unite calibré-cut emeralds with meticulously pavé-set diamonds in an architectural composition. Their rhythmic movement, refined symmetry and graph...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Sky Blue Topaz Diamond Drop Earrings 20.97 CTTW 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat rose gold drop earrings featuring two oval shape Sky Blue Topaz weighing 20.85 Carats with 32 round brilliants, 0.12 carats.
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Gold Diamond Geometric Articulated Disc Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A striking pair of contemporary 18 karat yellow gold and diamond drop earrings showcasing a refined balance of geometry, texture, and movement.
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Italian Turquoise Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An elegant expression of Italian craftsmanship, these handcrafted drop earrings are beautifully executed in 18 karat yellow gold and showcase the timeless pairing of vivid natural tu...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Art Deco Long Drop Diamond Ruby Earrings 1.50 Carats 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco drop earrings featuring round diamonds weighing approximately 1.50 Carats and touches of red Rubies, in 18 karat white gold. Pearl 13-14 mm
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,691Sale Price / item|25% Off
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Drop South Sea Pearl Earrings 1.14 Carats
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold drop earrings featuring 104 round brilliants weighing 1.14 carats and two South Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 MM. Can customize pearl to Golden, Pink or Tahitian. D...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,020Sale Price / item|20% Off
Diamond Cluster Tahitian Pearl Drop Earrings 2.88 Carats 18 Karat 13-14 MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold drop earrings featuring 96 Round brilliants weighing 2.88 Carats with two Tahitian Pearls measuring 13-14 MM. Pearls can be changed to South Sea, Pink, Golden & ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.97 Carats 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold drop earrings featuring 144 round brilliants weighing 0.97 carats with two South Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 MM. Color- G-H Clarity SI Can customize in Pink Fresh...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Serpent Design Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Modern drop earrings crafted in 18k white gold, featuring baguette-cut white diamonds totaling 0.53 carats, accented with round-cut white diamonds totaling 0.05 carats.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s 18k White Gold & Natural Diamond Drop Earrings
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
These elegant drop earrings come from the 1950s and were crafted in 18k white gold with bright white diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pear Shape Olive Green Quartz Diamond Bar Drop Earrings 19.16 CTTW 18KT Rose
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat rose gold drop earrings featuring two pear shape Olive Green Quartz weighing 18.99 carats on a diamond bar with 56 round brilliants, 0.17 carats. Matching Pendant Availabl...
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Edwardian diamond ruby 18k gold platinum drop earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Featuring 4 old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.40 carats in total, the earrings offer the soft, romantic brilliance that makes antique diamonds so cherished.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
$2,208Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Dangle Earrings and Golden Pearls
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold ,0.47 cts white diamonds, 10 to 11 mm golden pearls AAA
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alternating Sapphire Diamond Halo Baroque Pearl Drop Earrings 3.44 CTTW 11-14 MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat white gold drop earrings featuring four Baroque pearls measuring 11-14 mm with Sapphire & Diamond halo alternating halos. Diamonds - 1.44 Carats Sapphires - 2 Carats
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,287Sale Price|25% Off
Rose Gold Diamond Cluster Pear Shape South Sea Pearl Dangle Drop Earrings
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This Beautiful earring was crafted in a beautiful 18K Rose gold setting. The diamonds weight 1.40 Carats they are all matching ,white and with a lot of brilliancy. The south Sea pear...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K White Gold Oval Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Oval Cut Diamond Drop Earrings Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tahitian Diamond Drop Earrings 0.61 Carats 18 Karat White Gold 12-13 MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold drop earrings featuring 38 round brilliants weighing 0.61 carats with two Tahitian Pearls measuring 12-13 MM. Color G-H Clarity SI Can be ordered in Gold South S...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Two Row Long Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings 1.05 Carats 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat white gold dangle drop earrings featuring two rows of 64 round brilliant weighing 1.05 carats. Color G Clarity SI
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings 0.54 Carats 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat white gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 14-15 MM with a diamond cluster halo, 0.54 carats.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Aquamarine Diamond 18K White Gold Contemporary Drop Earrings
Located in Lisbon, PT
Contemporary Aquamarine and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold. Elegant and fluid in their composition, these contemporary drop earrings are designed to capture both light and ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,632Sale Price|30% Off
South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.58 Carats 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 11-12 mm flanked with 68 round brilliants weighing 0.58 carats. Color G-H Clarity SI
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Tahitian Three Row Diamond Drop Hoop Earrings 0.78 Carats
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold drop earrings featuring 44 round brilliants weighing 0.78 Carats and two Tahitian pearls measuring 12-13 MM. Can customize pearl to Golden, Pink or White South Se...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian style diamond 18k yellow gold drop earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The stones are arranged to maximize light return while maintaining a delicate, elongated drop silhouette. Crafted in a combination of 18k yellow gold and platinum, the design reflect...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage pearls diamond 18k white gold drop earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These elegant vintage pearl and diamond drop earrings are a refined 1980’s design, each featuring a luminous pearl measuring approximately 8.29mm.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k 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.
Earrings are a timeless accessory. Women have been wearing studs and hoops in civilizations as far back as Ancient Egypt. Diamond drop earrings, pearl versions and other antique drop earrings have a long history as well.
While hoops will always be beautiful, drop earrings hold their own as dazzling accessories, and jewelry designers have explored different variations on this style of earring over time.
Although the term is often misapplied, true drop earrings are characterized by a long lean line ending in a pear-shaped stone that drops just below the earlobe. These accessories were popular in the Art Deco era, which encompassed the 1920s and ’30s and ushered in a very distinct look in jewelry design.
There were many influences on Art Deco jewelry; among them, the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. Today, the popularity of long Art Deco drop earrings can be attributed to the influence of Coco Chanel. These earrings are frequently characterized by simple shapes, clean lines and an integration of colorful stones such as blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies to accent the pieces’ diamonds. Indeed, during the 20th century, as technology for diamond cutting improved, diamond drop earrings and other diamond jewelry came into wide popularity. Formal examples of diamond drop earrings pair perfectly with a cocktail dress or fancy pantsuit, while gem-set and gold drop earrings make great daytime accessories.
While there are at least several types of earrings you could be wearing right now, drop earrings work well for anyone who favors a minimalist look. Whatever the occasion, find a wide range of antique, diamond and pearl drop earrings on 1stDibs.
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