New Art Deco Style Turquoise Onyx Diamonds 18 K White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat white gold. Art Deco-style drop earrings, each featuring an oval turquoise cabochon with two onyx discs suspended from it, held in place by cla...
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Turquoise & Diamond Earring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
We pay tax and shipping expenses. This elegant earring is crafted in rich 18-carat yellow gold, featuring three vibrant turquoises accented by shimmering round diamonds.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Buccellati Italy Turquoise and Diamond Earrings, 18k
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
A pair of stunning Buccellati Turquoise and Diamond Earrings, 18k. Stamped Italy.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold, Diamonds, Amethyst and Turquoise Mini Earrings
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
This collection is as an homage to the strength and resilience of a woman, representing her as a force of nature. Mini Earrings 18K Rose Gold Round Brilliant Diamonds (GVS+) = 0.22 ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Turquoise Cabochon and Diamond Dangling Earrings, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Turquoise Cabochon and Diamond Dangling Earrings made in 18k Yellow Gold with French import marks.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
18k White Gold Diamond and Turquoise Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Elegant earrings featuring a vibrant turquoise center framed by an openwork diamond surround, crafted in 18K white gold.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Tourmaline, Turquoise & Diamond Earring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a tourmaline, turquoise, and diamond gemstone.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold, White Diamonds, Turquoise and Sapphires Earrings
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
Featuring motifs from North African empires, VANLELES’ Nile Collection, is a meticulously crafted homage to ancient Egypt's spiritual Nile River, featuring opulent designs that celeb...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 18K Gold Turquoise & Diamond Flower Stud Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise in an oval, cabochon shape in a flower motif with a center brilliant cut diamond set in 18K gold. Post for pierced ears. The fine jewelry collection is so...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Large Turquoise Cabochon and Diamond Earrings, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large natural turquoise cabochons surrounded by diamonds made in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Turquoise, Sapphire & Diamond Stud Earrings/14k/18k Gold
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Material: 18k White gold With 14k White Gold Posts Weight: 15.6 grams Gemstone: Diamond 2 cttw Sapphire 6.6 mm x 3.3 mm Turquoise 17 mm x 12.3 mm Breathtaking Turquoise, Sapphire ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Pink Tourmaline, Turquoise & Diamond Earring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a tourmaline, turquoise, and diamond gemstone.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 18k Gold
18k White Gold Persian Turquoise and Diamond drop earrings
Located in London, GB
A striking pair of turquoise and diamond drop earrings, crafted in 18 karat white gold and set with vivid cabochon turquoise within flowing diamond-set surrounds. The elegant articul...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Lapidary Turquoise, Lapis & Diamond Earring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
These luxurious earrings blend vivid color, intricate craftsmanship, and timeless elegance, making them a captivating accessory for special occasions. ✨💎💙 Gemstone : Turquoise, ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
18K 7.23 Carat Persian Turquoise and Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and eye-catching, these 18K white gold chandelier earrings feature approximately 4.01 carats of diamonds and 7.23 carats of Persian turquoise in an intricate openwork floral ...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$20,050 / set
Turquoise and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
An arresting blue hue of turquoise is showcased in these drop earrings. Beginning with a square cabochon, slender 18k yellow gold prongs ornamented with diamonds emit a soft flicker.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 2.03cts Turquoise & Diamond 0.32cts Earring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a TURQUOISE ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Turquoise Diamond 18K White Gold Exclusive Studs Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
EARRINGS 18K White Gold Weight 8,62 GMS Diamond-26/0.275 Cts Diamond-70/0.592 Cts Tourquise -2/17.16 Cts Unveil the epitome of Art Deco elegance with these Tournois earrin...
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold
$6,801Sale Price|25% Off
18k Gold Natural Diamond And Turquoise Decorated Drop Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 17.4 grams. Totally is diamond 3.83 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. The box is not included. Please contact for any qu...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Amethyst, Turquoise Cabochon, and Diamond Floral Earrings, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Amethyst, Turquoise Cabochon, and Diamond Floral Earrings, 18k White Gold.
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
51.00 Carat Green Turquoise Diamond Gold Earrings and Ring Set
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
The top of the ring measures about 1" x 1". The earrings are 18K Yellow Gold. There are 0.09ct in Diamonds F/G VS/SI.
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 22.30Cts Blue Turquoise & 0.18Cts Diamond Earring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a BLUE TURQUOISE gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Turquoise and Diamond Halo Button Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Turquoise and Diamond Halo Button Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise and Diamond Earrings features 2 Natural Oval Turquoise Cabochons, weighing 4.40 and 4.68 carats, surrounded ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Turquoise Fancy Diamond & White Diamond 18K White Gold Chandelier Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 7.00x2.45x0.55cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "170 White Diamonds 1.25 CT 2 Fancy Diamonds 0.14 CT 12 Turquoise 26.24 CT 18KW 11.68 GM (WETT)" 18K Gold & Precious Di...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Natural Persian Turquoise Diamond Earrings Women Omega Back Style
Located in New York, NY
Turquoise Diamond Earrings Metal Type: 18k Yellow Gold Total Item Weight: 17.2 Grams Dimensions: 22.5 mm x 20.0 mm x 15.3 mm 1: Primary Stone: Turquoise Carat Weight: 14.6 Ct.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Aquamarines, Emeralds, Turquoise & Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Aquamarine, Emeralds & Turquoise Stud Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold
$5,600 / item
Turquoise Rosecut Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold & sterling silver, these beautiful earrings are set with 45.26 carats Turquoise and 3.68 carats of diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view ...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
$5,500 / item
Turquoise Diamond Tassel Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These tassel earrings are handmade in 18-karat gold & sterling silver. It is set in 9.68 carats turquoise and 2.52 carats of diamonds in blackened finish. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS sto...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
4 Carat Turquoise & Diamond Horseshoe Stud Earrings 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Diera, AE
Crafted to celebrate everyday elegance, our jewelry blends timeless design with modern craftsmanship. Each piece is thoughtfully made using high-quality materials, ensuring lasting s...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Cushion Shaped Cabochon Turquoise Drops surrounded by Round Brilliant Diamonds and suspended from flower motif Diamond Studs with a straight line of diamonds. Set in 18 Karat Gold. M...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise 0.16 Diamonds Mediterranean Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
The Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold Round Turquoise White Diamonds Drop Earrings capture the enchanting essence of Italy's Amalfi Coast, Sicily, and Sardinia.
White Diamond, Turquoise, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Persian Turquoise Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Persian turquoise has been prized for thousands of years and was used in ancient Persian palaces and mosques as a symbol of protection and prosperity, while rose-cut diamonds, dating...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Natural Turquoise & Ruby & Diamond Earrings, 18K Gold, Austy Lee
By Austy Lee
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Product Details: Ruby - 460 pcs - 3.55cts Diamond - 2 pcs - 0.17ct Turquoise - 2 pcs - 20.85cts Dimension of Earrings: L42.2 x W35.4 x D8.0 mm Including 18K Ear Nuts with hood for m...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Rhodium
$4,532Sale Price|20% Off
Pave Diamond Turquoise Dangle Earrings In 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:1.55g,D:6.92ct,SI:43.46g
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
Modern Turquoise Diamond Onyx 18K White Gold Stud Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
These earrings in 18-karat white gold offer a vibrant expression of color and design, combining Arizona turquoise, diamonds, black onyx, and red stone in a rich and striking aestheti...
Diamond, Turquoise, Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Natural Turquoise Cabochon and Diamond Earrings, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A pair of GIA Certified Natural Turquoise Cabochon and Diamond Earrings made in 18k White Gold.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Estate 18K Gold Turquoise and Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
18K yellow gold earrings featuring oval turquoise stones accented by pavé round diamonds.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Contemporary 18K White Gold Turquoise Diamond Bezel Setting Drop Earring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Elegant and visually striking, these refined 18 karat white gold earrings embody a perfect balance of color, brilliance, and craftsmanship, ideal for those seeking a distinctive and ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 18K White Gold Turquoise Diamond Prong Setting Drop Earring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
These refined 18-karat white gold earrings represent a perfect balance between modern elegance and the natural beauty of fine gemstones. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise Diamond Prong Setting Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Refined pair of 18-karat yellow gold earrings, a piece of fine jewelry that combines precious materials with high-quality artisanal craftsmanship. The slender, harmonious design is c...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Diamond Drop Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
The smooth blue-green saturation of cherished Sleeping Beauty turquoise is highlighted by diamonds for these drop earrings.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise Emerald Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful earrings are meticulously crafted in 18-karat gold and sterling silver. It is set in 21.8 carats Turquoise, 1.44 carats Emerald, 1.98 carats Sapphire and 1.62 carats ...
Diamond, Turquoise, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Contemporary 18K White Gold Natural Turquoise and Diamond Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
These refined drop earrings in 18-karat white gold embody the perfect balance between Italian jewelry tradition and the timeless elegance of natural gemstones. A jewel of unique char...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Turquoise & Diamond Bezeled Drop Earrings
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
These 18K yellow gold earrings feature beautiful bezel-set oval turquoise stones accented by sparkling diamonds, providing a vibrant, timeless look, ideal for casual or formal occasions
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 1.2Cts Turquoise & 0.22Cts Diamond Stud Earrings in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a turquoise ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Modern Turquoise Diamond 18K White Gold Stud Earrings, Grain Setting
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
These stunning earrings in 18-karat white gold are a true tribute to elegance and natural charm, embellished with natural turquoise from Arizona and surrounded by sparkling diamonds....
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise 0.16 White Diamonds Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold Round Turquoise White Diamonds Drop Earrings.
Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
$4,200 / item
Turquoise Emerald Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful earrings are meticulously crafted in 18-karat gold and sterling silver. It is set in 16.52 carats turquoise, .38 carats Emerald, .70 carats tsavorite and .79 carats o...
Diamond, Turquoise, Emerald, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
$1,460Sale Price|20% Off
Turquoise Pear Shape & Diamond Earring Stud In 18K Yellow Gold
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Beautiful Earring feature 4.29 carats of Turquoise and 0.09 carats of Diamond. The Earring is an ode to the luxurious yet classic beauty with sparkly gemstones and feminine hu...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Bezel Drop Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Cherished Sleeping Beauty turquoise is the focus of these drop earrings. A special-cut Sleeping Beauty turquoise in a rectangular silhouette is secured by flat 18k yellow gold prongs...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Colombian Emerald Cabochon, Turquoise & Diamond Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Emerald & Turquoise Dangle Earrings set in 18K Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold
18k White Gold Diamond Stud Earrings with Turquoise Flower Jackets, 5.5ct
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These beautiful earrings are so versatile; the turquoise jackets can be paired with other stud earrings, and the diamond studs can be worn alone or with other earring jackets!
Turquoise, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
$2,850 / item
Turquoise Diamond Meghna Jewels Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18k gold and sterling silver. These beautiful claw linear earrings are handset in 10.25 carat turquoise and .81 carat of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Syna Turquoise Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise beads 23 carats Diamonds 0.10 carat approx. Limited edition These luxurious Candy Blue Topaz and Moon Quartz Earrings featu...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise Drop Earrings / Natural Pearl / Diamonds 18k Italy Yellow Gold
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Made to order 18k Yellow gold earrings with 11.2 Cts Excellent Quality Natural TURQUOIS teardrop Shape and natural diamonds 0.14 cts G VS, Natural Akoya white pearl Italian jewelry m...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,306Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 18K Gold Earrings with Nishapur Turquoise (Shajareh) and Diamond Halo -
Located in Firenze, FI
A refined pair of antique earrings crafted in 18K yellow gold, each featuring an exquisite oval-shaped Nishapur turquoise (Shajareh type) surrounded by a sparkling halo of old-cut di...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
$6,302Sale Price|20% Off
Gianni Lazzaro Aquamarine Turquoise Diamond White 18K Gold Earrings for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings White Gold 18 K Gianni Lazzaro Diamonds 10-0,34 ct HSI Aquamarine 2-9,34ct., Turquoise 2-.17,63ct.
Diamond, Turquoise, Aquamarine, Gold, 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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