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18th Century Diamond Earrings

Rare Antique 18th Century Portuguese Sequilé Diamonds Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Rare Antique 18th Century Portuguese Sequilé Diamonds Yellow Gold Drop Earrings

Rare Antique 18th Century Portuguese Sequilé Diamonds Yellow Gold Drop Earrings

Located in Lisbon, PT

Rare Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Sequilé Drop Earrings, Yellow Gold with Rose-Cut Diamonds.

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Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Iberian (Spain) Colombian Emerald & Diamond Earrings late 18th Century
Antique Iberian (Spain) Colombian Emerald & Diamond Earrings late 18th Century

Antique Iberian (Spain) Colombian Emerald & Diamond Earrings late 18th Century

Located in OVIEDO, AS

Inlaid with rose-cut and table-cut diamonds. Superbly preserved, dating from the late 18th century (1780).

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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Georgian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique 18th Century Diamond Princess Pendeloque Drop Earrings Gold Portuguese
Antique 18th Century Diamond Princess Pendeloque Drop Earrings Gold Portuguese

Antique 18th Century Diamond Princess Pendeloque Drop Earrings Gold Portuguese

Located in Lisbon, PT

Museum-quality 18th century rose-cut diamond ‘princess style’ pendeloque pendant earrings in rose gold, Portugal.

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Antique 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified  Georgian Ruby Cabochon and Diamond  Earrings 18th/19th Century
GIA Certified  Georgian Ruby Cabochon and Diamond  Earrings 18th/19th Century

GIA Certified Georgian Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Earrings 18th/19th Century

Located in OVIEDO, AS

GIA Certified Georgian Ruby Cabochon (Untreated, Unheated) & Diamond Earrings 18th/19th Century Set with two purplish red cabochon pear shape Rubies (Natural Corundum), No indica...

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Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

18th Century Cambodia Hamsa Bird Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
18th Century Cambodia Hamsa Bird Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings

18th Century Cambodia Hamsa Bird Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

Two small silver "1/8 Tikal" coins handstruck in Cambodia during the reign of King Narodom I (1835-1904, before Cambodia became a French protectorate), depict the mythical Hamsa bir...

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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 17th/18th Century Sequilé Diamond Demi-Parure Yellow Gold Portuguese
Antique 17th/18th Century Sequilé Diamond Demi-Parure Yellow Gold Portuguese

Antique 17th/18th Century Sequilé Diamond Demi-Parure Yellow Gold Portuguese

Located in Lisbon, PT

Museum-quality antique late 17th/early 18th century diamond and yellow gold Baroque “sequilé” earrings and pendant/brooch demi-parure, Portuguese, with hallmarks from the period and ...

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Antique Early 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Cut Diamond Earrings
Rose Cut Diamond Earrings

Rose Cut Diamond Earrings

Located in Milano, MI

Italian earrings in 8ct gold and silver with rose cut diamonds.

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Silver

Georgian Old Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Georgian Old Cut Diamond Drop Earrings

Georgian Old Cut Diamond Drop Earrings

Located in London, GB

This is an exquisite pair of antique diamond drop earrings from the Georgian period. Each earring features an array of old cut diamonds set in silver and backed in gold which is typi...

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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Giardinetti Long Drop Earrings
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Giardinetti Long Drop Earrings

Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Giardinetti Long Drop Earrings

Located in Napoli, IT

1790 ca. 18 Kt gold topped by silver Fabulous openwork rococo Giardinetti design suspending from a main flower top, intricately done by the Georgian masters feature a selection of 92...

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Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Leo Pizzo 18kt White Gold Floral Earrings with Diamonds and Sapphires
Leo Pizzo 18kt White Gold Floral Earrings with Diamonds and Sapphires

Leo Pizzo 18kt White Gold Floral Earrings with Diamonds and Sapphires

By Leo Pizzo

Located in Bergamo, BG

Earrings Aurora collection by Leo Lace in 18 kt. white gold, a masterpiece of timeless elegance. Each earring features a floral arrangement with natural white brilliant-cut diamonds...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Georgian 15kt Gold Silver Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings, Circa 1790
Georgian 15kt Gold Silver Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings, Circa 1790

Georgian 15kt Gold Silver Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings, Circa 1790

Located in Napoli, IT

Beautiful Georgian period Diamond drop earrings of lovely design Close back, hand crafted of solid 15 KT gold topped by silver – tested – 1790/1810 ca English origin Articulate to sw...

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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver

NEW Perfectly Round  White Top -Quality South Sea Pearls Diamond Drop Earrings
NEW Perfectly Round  White Top -Quality South Sea Pearls Diamond Drop Earrings

NEW Perfectly Round White Top -Quality South Sea Pearls Diamond Drop Earrings

Located in Warren, NJ

Elevate your jewelry collection with these exquisite 18k white gold oval earrings from LaFrancee. The dangle/drop style features stunning South Sea pearls and diamonds, making them a...

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Antique Late 18th Century Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Georgian Gold and Silver, Rose Cut Diamonds and Pearl Day and Night Earrings
Georgian Gold and Silver, Rose Cut Diamonds and Pearl Day and Night Earrings

Georgian Gold and Silver, Rose Cut Diamonds and Pearl Day and Night Earrings

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Featuring floral motif, rose cut diamonds set in silver on the front and gold finish on the back with natural pearl detail. Interchangeable design.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver

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18th Century Portuguese Lazo Diamond Silver Gold Earrings
18th Century Portuguese Lazo Diamond Silver Gold Earrings

18th Century Portuguese Lazo Diamond Silver Gold Earrings

Located in Austin, TX

Beautiful 18th century diamond earrings in a classic lazo motif.

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Antique 18th Century Portuguese Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Early 18th Century Portuguese Diamond Gold Earrings

Early 18th Century Portuguese Diamond Gold Earrings

Located in Lisbon, PT

A pair of Portuguese gold and rose-cut diamond girandole earrings. Unmarked

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Antique Early 18th Century Portuguese More Earrings

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Diamond, Gold

Late 18th Century Iberian Diamond Silver Earrings
Late 18th Century Iberian Diamond Silver Earrings

Late 18th Century Iberian Diamond Silver Earrings

Located in Barcelona, ES

Late 18th Century Spanish or Portuguese earrings, made in silver and rose cut diamonds

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Silver

18th Century Iberian Pendeloque Topaz Diamond Earrings
18th Century Iberian Pendeloque Topaz Diamond Earrings

18th Century Iberian Pendeloque Topaz Diamond Earrings

Located in Austin, TX

18th century Iberian pendeloque topaz and diamond earrings.

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Antique 18th Century Portuguese Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Topaz, Gold, Silver

18th Century Old Cut Diamond Gold and Silver Drop Earrings
18th Century Old Cut Diamond Gold and Silver Drop Earrings

18th Century Old Cut Diamond Gold and Silver Drop Earrings

Located in Barcelona, ES

Antique earrings with old mine and rose-cut diamonds mounted in silver and gold. 18th century.

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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique 18th Century Georgian Era Diamond Catalan Earrings, Iberian Jewelry
Antique 18th Century Georgian Era Diamond Catalan Earrings, Iberian Jewelry

Antique 18th Century Georgian Era Diamond Catalan Earrings, Iberian Jewelry

Located in Rottedam, NL

The earrings are a perfect example of 18th century Iberian regional jewelry and are preserved in a superb state!

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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Rococo Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Foiled Diamond Stud Earrings in Gold and Silver, 18th Century
Georgian Foiled Diamond Stud Earrings in Gold and Silver, 18th Century

Georgian Foiled Diamond Stud Earrings in Gold and Silver, 18th Century

Located in PARIS, FR

The diamond is set with 6 silver claws. Pair of antique earrings, from the end of the 18th century.

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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Rococo 18th century Diamond and 19.2 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
Antique Rococo 18th century Diamond and 19.2 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings

Antique Rococo 18th century Diamond and 19.2 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings

Located in Antwerp, BE

Country of origin: Portugal Style: Rococo - Rococo (less commonly roccoco) also referred to as "Late Baroque" is an 18th century style which developed as Baroque artists gave up the...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Portuguese Rococo Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Era Diamond Earrings
Georgian Era Diamond Earrings

Georgian Era Diamond Earrings

Located in Houston, TX

These incredibly rare Georgian diamond earrings are a testament to the hand-cut diamonds and hand-crafted jewelry from the late 18th century and early 19th centuries.

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Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Button Earrings
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Button Earrings

Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Button Earrings

Located in London, GB

Pair of early Georgian rose cut diamond stud earrings, of foliate cluster form (originally buttons). Mounted in silver, French or possibly Russian, circa 1760.

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Antique 18th Century French Georgian More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Georgian Girandole Diamond Earrings Acorn Motif
Georgian Girandole Diamond Earrings Acorn Motif

Georgian Girandole Diamond Earrings Acorn Motif

Located in Middleton, WI

These fabulous, long statement earrings were hand crafted in the Georgian era, around 1780. They feature an acorn and oak leaf motif and are set with table cut rose diamonds. These e...

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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Georgian Chandelier Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Diamond Amethyst Necklace and Earrings
Antique Victorian Silver Diamond Amethyst Necklace and Earrings

Antique Victorian Silver Diamond Amethyst Necklace and Earrings

Located in La Jolla, CA

Part of a Victorian set of earrings and a necklace, dated to the 1900s, this is a silver necklace set with 4 purple amethysts and 108 rose cut diamonds. The oval amethysts weigh a to...

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Antique 18th Century Drop Earrings

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Amethyst, Diamond, Silver

Antique 18th Century Long Hanging Ear Pendants, 1780s
Antique 18th Century Long Hanging Ear Pendants, 1780s

Antique 18th Century Long Hanging Ear Pendants, 1780s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Antique jewelry object group: earrings long hanging Condition: very good condition Do you wish for a 360ᵒ view of this unique jewel? Just send us your request and we’ll give you th...

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Antique 1780s George III Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage 18K Gold Diamonds Lever Back Earrings
Vintage 18K Gold Diamonds Lever Back Earrings

Vintage 18K Gold Diamonds Lever Back Earrings

Located in PARIS, FR

18K (750°/00) and platinum lever back earrings. Each set with an old-cut diamond topped with a rose-cut diamond. Total weight of the old-cut diamonds : around 0.40 carat Dimensio...

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Antique Late 18th Century Belle Époque Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

300 Yrs Old Antique Long Pendent Earrings with Rose Cut Diamonds High Carat Gold
300 Yrs Old Antique Long Pendent Earrings with Rose Cut Diamonds High Carat Gold

300 Yrs Old Antique Long Pendent Earrings with Rose Cut Diamonds High Carat Gold

Located in Antwerp, BE

Antique jewelry object group: long pendent earrings Condition: excellent condition Do you wish for a 360° view of this unique jewel? Just send us your request and we’ll give you th...

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Antique Early 18th Century Portuguese Rococo Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian 18 Carat G-SI Rose Cut Diamond 'Day and Night' Earrings, circa 1700s
Georgian 18 Carat G-SI Rose Cut Diamond 'Day and Night' Earrings, circa 1700s

Georgian 18 Carat G-SI Rose Cut Diamond 'Day and Night' Earrings, circa 1700s

Located in Brisbane City, Queensland

Circa 1700's Stunning Georgian 'Day and Night' detachable diamond drops in 18ct yellow gold fitted with continental clips. The G colour diamonds are each multi-claw set with 2 off ro...

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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Lever-Back Earrings

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White Diamond, 18k Gold

Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Earrings in Yellow Gold
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Earrings in Yellow Gold

Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Earrings in Yellow Gold

Located in Boston, MA

A superb pair of antique Georgian period diamond earrings in yellow gold. Featuring a center rose cut diamond surrounded by an outer halo of rose cut diamonds, these antique earrings...

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Antique 18th Century Georgian Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Set Demi-Parure Diamonds Gold Portuguese 1700s Set Earrings and Brooch Pendant
Set Demi-Parure Diamonds Gold Portuguese 1700s Set Earrings and Brooch Pendant

Set Demi-Parure Diamonds Gold Portuguese 1700s Set Earrings and Brooch Pendant

Located in Viana do Castelo, PT

A Very rare Museum worthy Portuguese XVIII Century (1700s) Demi Parure in silver and gold and Diamonds encrusted. The Demi-parure in composed of a Silver and Gold Diamond Encrusted ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Portuguese Georgian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold

Antique 18th/19th Century Georgian Diamond Topaz Citrine Earrings Portuguese
Antique 18th/19th Century Georgian Diamond Topaz Citrine Earrings Portuguese

Antique 18th/19th Century Georgian Diamond Topaz Citrine Earrings Portuguese

Located in Lisbon, PT

Antique Georgian Diamond, Topaz and Citrine Drop Earrings in Silver and Gold, Portuguese, Late 18th / Early 19th Century.

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Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Drop Earrings

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Citrine, Diamond, Topaz, Gold, Silver

Antique Portuguese Gold Earrings with Rose-Cut Diamonds, 18th Century
Antique Portuguese Gold Earrings with Rose-Cut Diamonds, 18th Century

Antique Portuguese Gold Earrings with Rose-Cut Diamonds, 18th Century

Located in Lisboa, PT

Antique Portuguese Gold Earrings with Rose-Cut Diamonds – 18th Century A rare and elegant testament to Portuguese craftsmanship, these antique earrings were handcrafted in rich yell...

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Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Neoclassical Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Gold

Important Diamond Girandole Earrings
Important Diamond Girandole Earrings

Important Diamond Girandole Earrings

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Fit for a Queen is more than a figure of speech when the subject is these large 18th century, Portuguese silver earrings, lavishly set with rose-cut diamonds.

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Antique 18th Century Portuguese Chandelier Earrings

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Diamond, Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian 19th Century Catalan Diamond Earrings
Antique Georgian 19th Century Catalan Diamond Earrings

Antique Georgian 19th Century Catalan Diamond Earrings

Located in Stamford, CT

Set in gold and silver, rivers and crescents with antique foiled diamonds in the cascades of these graceful chandelier earrings from 1790 . These are diamonds you can wear for breakf...

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Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Chandelier Earrings

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Diamond, Sterling Silver

Georgian Chandelier Earrings with Rose Cut Diamonds
Georgian Chandelier Earrings with Rose Cut Diamonds

Georgian Chandelier Earrings with Rose Cut Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in silver on top of gold with Rose cut diamonds weighing approximately a total of 4.50 carats. Georgian, circa 18th century 2 3/8 inch long

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Antique 18th Century American Chandelier Earrings

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Diamond, Silver, Gold

Antique 19th Century Georgian Table Cut Diamond Pendant Earrings Silver Gold
Antique 19th Century Georgian Table Cut Diamond Pendant Earrings Silver Gold

Antique 19th Century Georgian Table Cut Diamond Pendant Earrings Silver Gold

Located in Lisbon, PT

Pair of Georgian Diamond Pendant Earrings in Silver and Gold, Portugal, Late 18th/Early 19th Century, fitted in Period Case.

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Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Georgian Diamond Cluster Dormeuse Earrings
Georgian Diamond Cluster Dormeuse Earrings

Georgian Diamond Cluster Dormeuse Earrings

Located in London, GB

Here we have a pair of drop earrings featuring old mine cut diamonds. Each identical piece showcases a centralised stone surrounded by a halo of smaller diamonds, all set in a delica...

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Antique 18th Century Georgian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Yellow Diamond Watchcock Conversion Earrings
Antique Yellow Diamond Watchcock Conversion Earrings

Antique Yellow Diamond Watchcock Conversion Earrings

Located in Lewisburg, PA

A rare fusion of history and elegance, these remarkable earrings were created from Georgian watchcocks—ornate elements once used to protect the balance wheel of 18th-century timepiec...

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Antique Late 18th Century Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Pinchbeck

Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings

Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings

Located in London, GB

Here we have an exquisite pair of antique diamond drop earrings from the Georgian period. Each earring features a rose cut diamond surrounded by a halo of further rose cut diamonds w...

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Antique 18th Century Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Diamond Flower Earrings
Antique Diamond Flower Earrings

Antique Diamond Flower Earrings

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1780-1820, 18k/Silver. If you were stranded on a desert island and could only bring one pair of earrings… If you could only wear one pair of earrings for the rest of your life...

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Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Georgian Rose Cut Diamond yellow gold Earrings
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond yellow gold Earrings

Georgian Rose Cut Diamond yellow gold Earrings

Located in Lexington, KY

This pair of 14 karat yellow gold earrings are a true treasure. They were made in the Georgian era with Rose Cut diamonds, weighing approximately 2 carats in total. These would be pe...

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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Georgian Gold and Silver Top Rose Cut Diamond Earrings
Late Georgian Gold and Silver Top Rose Cut Diamond Earrings

Late Georgian Gold and Silver Top Rose Cut Diamond Earrings

Located in New York, NY

A rare and timeless treasure, these earrings capture the romance and opulence of 18th to early 19th-century jewelry.

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Antique 18th Century Georgian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 14K Rose Gold Rose Cut Diamond Clover Earrings
Antique Victorian 14K Rose Gold Rose Cut Diamond Clover Earrings

Antique Victorian 14K Rose Gold Rose Cut Diamond Clover Earrings

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Rose Gold Rose Cut Diamond Clover Earrings. These gorgeous earrings are crafted in 14K rose gold. They have rose cut diamonds in the shape of a clover...

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Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Rose Gold

Antique Georgian Era Rose Cut Diamond Earrings 1790's
Antique Georgian Era Rose Cut Diamond Earrings 1790's

Antique Georgian Era Rose Cut Diamond Earrings 1790's

Located in Firenze, IT

This pair of rare Georgian era earrings is set with large antique rose cut diamonds. The diamonds are set in silver and backed in 14K gold. Each circular rose-cut diamond in closed-b...

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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Antique Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Drop Earrings

Antique Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Drop Earrings

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Drop Earrings. This beautiful pair of earrings is crafted in 10k yellow gold and silver top. The diamonds are all chu...

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Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Top, Emerald and Diamond Earrings
Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Top, Emerald and Diamond Earrings

Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Top, Emerald and Diamond Earrings

Located in Great Neck, NY

Antique Georgian 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Top, Emerald and Diamond Earrings Metal: 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Top Weight: 6.3 Grams Emeralds: Natural emeralds measuring approximate...

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Antique Late 18th Century Georgian More Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Emerald Drops and Diamonds Earring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Emerald Drops and Diamonds Earring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Emerald Drops and Diamonds Earring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Bad Kissingen, DE

- delineation - 18 carat yellow gold - Each hallmarked with fine content - 2 drops of emerald totaling approx. 4.11 ct.Columbien - 56 round-cut diamonds from a total of approx. 0.69 ...

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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Late Victorian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14K Yellow Gold and Green Enamel Earrings with Diamonds c. 1880
Victorian 14K Yellow Gold and Green Enamel Earrings with Diamonds c. 1880

Victorian 14K Yellow Gold and Green Enamel Earrings with Diamonds c. 1880

Located in New York, NY

Victorian 14K Gold and Green Enamel Earrings with Diamonds Year of Production: c. 1880 Color: Gold, green Materials: 14k yellow gold, enamel, diamonds Closure/Opening: Pierced Overa...

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Antique 18th Century Stud Earrings

18th Century Iberian Pendeloque Diamond Shield Earrings
18th Century Iberian Pendeloque Diamond Shield Earrings

18th Century Iberian Pendeloque Diamond Shield Earrings

By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection

Located in Stamford, CT

Imagine gold lit by the light of a candle and you will know the color of this pair of high karat gold and foiled antique rough cut diamonds typical in form of the pendeloque chandeli...

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Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Georgian Chandelier Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Late 18th Century Pair Of Emerald And Diamond Pendent Earrings Probably Iberian
Late 18th Century Pair Of Emerald And Diamond Pendent Earrings Probably Iberian

Late 18th Century Pair Of Emerald And Diamond Pendent Earrings Probably Iberian

Located in Firenze, IT

Each of cascading form, set with vari-cut emeralds and rose-cut diamonds in closed-back silver and gold settings, length 7.5cm Follow on instagram @bernardoantichita

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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Georgian 18k Gold Sequilé Diamond Earrings from Portugal
Georgian 18k Gold Sequilé Diamond Earrings from Portugal

Georgian 18k Gold Sequilé Diamond Earrings from Portugal

Located in Venice, CA

Emblematic of Portuguese jewelry, these Georgian sequilé earrings are completely handmade from 18k gold, circa 1780-1820. Beautiful table and rose cut diamonds are encapsulated in go...

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Antique 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Dangle Earrings 2 ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Silver /7.8gr
Antique Dangle Earrings 2 ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Silver /7.8gr

Antique Dangle Earrings 2 ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Silver /7.8gr

Located in SE

Can be parts/pendants of 18th cent Diamond Diamonds and Silver Necklace converted to Earrings in the early XX century.

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Antique Late 18th Century European Renaissance Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Earrings in Silver-Topped 14k Gold, Dutch
Antique Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Earrings in Silver-Topped 14k Gold, Dutch

Antique Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Earrings in Silver-Topped 14k Gold, Dutch

Located in Orlando, FL

Dutch Georgian-Era Silver-Topped 14K Gold Diamond Earrings – Rose Cut Pears An exceptional pair of authentic Georgian-era diamond earrings, crafted in the traditional silver-topped ...

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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Georgian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

18th Century Rose Diamond and Emerald Earrings
18th Century Rose Diamond and Emerald Earrings

18th Century Rose Diamond and Emerald Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Long, elegant, and articulated for movement, a pair of rose cut diamond and emerald earrings in silver and gold. 3 3/4 inches

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Portuguese Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18th Century Iberian Pendeloque Diamond Earrings
18th Century Iberian Pendeloque Diamond Earrings

18th Century Iberian Pendeloque Diamond Earrings

Located in Austin, TX

Beautiful late 18th century diamond earrings in a classic pendeloque motif, which is a ribbon bow surmount with an elongated drop.

Early 18th Century Portuguese Diamond Gold Earrings

Early 18th Century Portuguese Diamond Gold Earrings

Located in Lisbon, PT

A pair of Portuguese late 17th century/ early 18th century gold and diamond earrings.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Portuguese More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

18th Century Spanish Table Cut Diamond Earrings
18th Century Spanish Table Cut Diamond Earrings

18th Century Spanish Table Cut Diamond Earrings

Located in Austin, TX

18th century Spanish table cut diamond earrings in 18k gold.

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Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Georgian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18th Century Enamel and Diamond Earrings
18th Century Enamel and Diamond Earrings

18th Century Enamel and Diamond Earrings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These 12k gold earrings have a matching ring (listed here)and are a beautiful cobalt blue enamel with star designs that have center rose cut diamonds,really special!

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Unknown Dangle Earrings

18th Century Blister Pearl Diamond Silver Gold Earrings
18th Century Blister Pearl Diamond Silver Gold Earrings

18th Century Blister Pearl Diamond Silver Gold Earrings

Located in Austin, TX

18th century Danish light rose colored blister pearl and diamond earrings.

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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver

Magnificent 18th Century Diamond Girandole Earrings

Magnificent 18th Century Diamond Girandole Earrings

Located in Greenwich, CT

A pair of 18th century diamond girandole earrings, the top circular cluster suspending bow and foliate motifs with three pear shaped cluster drops mounted in silver

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Antique 1760s Unknown Georgian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Splendid 18th Century Italian Diamond Hoop Earrings
Splendid 18th Century Italian Diamond Hoop Earrings

Splendid 18th Century Italian Diamond Hoop Earrings

Located in Wimberley, TX

Here we have that expressed in an 18th century Italian earring in the tradition of the French poissarde and the large Iberian earrings.

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Italian More Earrings

18th Century Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Day and Night Earrings
18th Century Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Day and Night Earrings

18th Century Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Day and Night Earrings

Located in Sale, Cheshire

An incredible pair of 18th Century diamond drop earrings dating from circa 1780.

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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver

Dutch Rose Cut Diamond Earrings
Dutch Rose Cut Diamond Earrings

Dutch Rose Cut Diamond Earrings

Located in Austin, TX

Dutch rose cut diamond earrings, in silver on 18k gold. 14 high domed rose cut diamonds. The foil backing of the diamonds are bright and lively in all settings. Circa 1740, Dutch in...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Emerald Diamond Gold Indian Earrings
Antique Emerald Diamond Gold Indian Earrings

Antique Emerald Diamond Gold Indian Earrings

Located in London, GB

A Pair of Earrings Mughal or Deccan, India 18th Century Fabricated from gold, the front worked in kundan (traditional pure gold setting) technique, set with table-cut foiled dia...

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Antique Early 18th Century Indian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 24k Gold

Georgian Rose-Cut Diamond Gold Earrings
Georgian Rose-Cut Diamond Gold Earrings

Georgian Rose-Cut Diamond Gold Earrings

Located in Milano, IT

A pair of very fine Georgian silver topped, yellow gold rose-cut diamond earrings. Pendeloque design. Probably Dutch, late XVIII Century.

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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Georgian Drop Earrings

Materials

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Georgian Portuguese Emerald Diamond and Rose Gold Earrings
Georgian Portuguese Emerald Diamond and Rose Gold Earrings

Georgian Portuguese Emerald Diamond and Rose Gold Earrings

Located in St Helens, GB

A stunning pair of drop dangle earrings. True Georgian period pair circa 1770 - 1790 and of Portugese or Spannish origin. Modelled in 15 carat gold and silver and set throughout w...

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Art Deco Black Onyx, Diamond & Emerald Earrings
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By Kasturjewels

Located in London, W1U 2JG

Beautifully cut in a geometric form; these earrings are so pretty & indeed special. 22.85 carat of black onyx ; 0.70 carat emerald; 1.60 carat diamond; 0.3 grams 14kt gold; 5.62 gra...

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Antique 18th Century British Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, Silver

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Antique Italian Lava Cameo (18th c.) and Pearl Gold Earrings

By Wayne Smith Jewelry

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18k Yellow Gold, Antique Lava Cameo(18th c.), South Sea and Tahitian Pearl (12.5mm) and Diamond Earrings. French Clip Signed: WLS for Wayne Smith

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Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

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18th Century Diamond Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of 18th century diamond earrings. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, silver and 18k gold — can elevate any look. Our selection of items includes 28 vintage examples as well as 1 contemporary versions. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of 18th century diamond earrings bearing Georgian or contemporary hallmarks are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Steven Battelle produced popular versions that are worth a look. There are many rose cut, round cut and cabochon 18th century diamond earrings for sale. When shopping our range of 18th century diamond earrings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are 18th Century Diamond Earrings?

Prices for 18th century diamond earrings start at $227 and top out at $405,000 with these earrings, on average, selling for $2,754.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Earrings for You

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.