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1920s 18k Gold Earrings

Art Deco Diamond 18k Gold Earrings
Art Deco Diamond 18k Gold Earrings

Art Deco Diamond 18k Gold Earrings

Located in Cairo, EG

Art deco era 1920s 18k gold earrings with an estimate diamond weight 0.75 carats in open work style total earings lenght 2.5cm

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Vintage 1920s Dangle Earrings

Art Deco 18K White Gold Coral Dangle Earrings with Diamonds, 1920s
Art Deco 18K White Gold Coral Dangle Earrings with Diamonds, 1920s

Art Deco 18K White Gold Coral Dangle Earrings with Diamonds, 1920s

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A beautiful pair of Art Deco style 18 karat white gold and coral diamond drop earrings. Each earring is set with eleven octagonal-cut diamonds arranged in a geometric, architectural...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Dangle Earrings

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Coral, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique Art Deco Circa 1920s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond Drop Earring
Antique Art Deco Circa 1920s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond Drop Earring

Antique Art Deco Circa 1920s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond Drop Earring

Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34

In very good condition. Total weight is 4 grams. Totally about is 1 carat old cut diamond. Acid tested to be 18k real gold. The diamond is has vs-s1-s2-s3 clarity and H-I-J-K-L-M co...

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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Pair of Vintage 18K White Gold Drop Earrings with 0.5ct Diamonds, Italy 1920s
Pair of Vintage 18K White Gold Drop Earrings with 0.5ct Diamonds, Italy 1920s

Pair of Vintage 18K White Gold Drop Earrings with 0.5ct Diamonds, Italy 1920s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of vintage earrings with 18 karat white gold and brilliant diamonds for a total of 0.5 karats, Italy 1920s-1930s Length 5 cm

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Early 20th Century Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Pink Enamel Flower Earrings of 18k Gold, Circa 1920s
Antique Pink Enamel Flower Earrings of 18k Gold, Circa 1920s

Antique Pink Enamel Flower Earrings of 18k Gold, Circa 1920s

Located in Lewisburg, PA

The gentle contrast of pastel enamel against the brilliance of the diamonds captures the romantic refinement characteristic of early 20th-century jewelry, while the compact scale mak...

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Vintage 1920s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

1920s Handmade Rose 18k Gold Plated Stud Earrings With Pearl & Crystal Accents
1920s Handmade Rose 18k Gold Plated Stud Earrings With Pearl & Crystal Accents

1920s Handmade Rose 18k Gold Plated Stud Earrings With Pearl & Crystal Accents

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The 1920s Handmade Rose Motif 18k Gold Plated Stud Earrings with Pearl & Crystal Accents are a stunning homage to vintage elegance and intricate craftsmanship.

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Early 20th Century Stud Earrings

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, 1920s Diamond & Pearl Drop Earrings
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, 1920s Diamond & Pearl Drop Earrings

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, 1920s Diamond & Pearl Drop Earrings

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Drop Earrings 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1920s Step back in time with these stunning antique drop earrings, crafted from 18ct yellow gold and dating back to the enchanting 19...

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Early 20th Century European Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Charleston Pendant Earrings, 1920s
Charleston Pendant Earrings, 1920s

Charleston Pendant Earrings, 1920s

Located in Milano, MI

Original antique Charleston period (1920s) pendant earrings in 18ct gold, with red stones and half pearls. With hinged hook fittings. Measurements: Lenth 6.5 cm x Width 1.7 cm

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Vintage 1920s Chandelier Earrings

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18k Gold

1920s 0.80 Carat Diamonds Set Dahlia 18 Karat White Gold Earrings
1920s 0.80 Carat Diamonds Set Dahlia 18 Karat White Gold Earrings

1920s 0.80 Carat Diamonds Set Dahlia 18 Karat White Gold Earrings

Located in Poitiers, FR

For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat white gold. Original diamond earrings, they are formed of a dahlia claw setting that holds an antique brilliant- cut diamond. The clasp is a la...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Stud Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pair of 1920s Italian 18kt White Gold Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Drop Earrings
Pair of 1920s Italian 18kt White Gold Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Drop Earrings

Pair of 1920s Italian 18kt White Gold Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Drop Earrings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of vintage earrings with 18 karat white gold, Ceylon sapphire of 1.5 karats each, and brilliant diamonds for a total of 0.3 karats, Italy 1920s Length 3.5 cm

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Early 20th Century Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, 1920s Diamond Dormeuse Setting Drop Dangle Earring
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, 1920s Diamond Dormeuse Setting Drop Dangle Earring

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, 1920s Diamond Dormeuse Setting Drop Dangle Earring

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Diamond Earrings 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1920s These stunning drop-style earrings radiate classic charm with elegant long stems featuring diamonds se...

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Early 20th Century European Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

18ct Gold 1920s Art Deco Onyx & Diamond Drop Earrings (Conversion From Cufflink)
18ct Gold 1920s Art Deco Onyx & Diamond Drop Earrings (Conversion From Cufflink)

18ct Gold 1920s Art Deco Onyx & Diamond Drop Earrings (Conversion From Cufflink)

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Diamond Earrings 18ct White Gold Tested Circa 1920s Introducing these exquisite 18ct white gold Art Deco cufflink conversion earrings. A true testament to elegance and g...

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Aquamarine & Diamond Dangle Earrings, mounted in Platinum. Ca. 1920's
Art Deco Aquamarine & Diamond Dangle Earrings, mounted in Platinum. Ca. 1920's

Art Deco Aquamarine & Diamond Dangle Earrings, mounted in Platinum. Ca. 1920's

Located in OVIEDO, AS

Art Deco Aquamarine & Diamond Dangle Earrings 1920's. These exquisite dangle earrings date to the Art Deco era, circa 1920s. Each earring features a vibrant, emerald-cut aquamar...

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Art Deco 1.70ct Diamond Cluster Earrings, c.1920s
Art Deco 1.70ct Diamond Cluster Earrings, c.1920s

Art Deco 1.70ct Diamond Cluster Earrings, c.1920s

Located in London, GB

Dating to the Art Deco period comes these stunning drop earrings. Each earring features a central 0.20 carat old cut diamond, surrounded by a cluster of additional diamonds totalling...

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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold

Art Deco 2.64ct Diamond Drop Earrings, c.1920s
Art Deco 2.64ct Diamond Drop Earrings, c.1920s

Art Deco 2.64ct Diamond Drop Earrings, c.1920s

Located in London, GB

Dating to the 1920s, these beautiful art deco earrings features a glittering diamond drop. Each earrings drop centres a 0.40 carat old pear cut diamond, encircled by 0.55 carat of ol...

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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 3.00ct Diamond Drop Earrings, c.1920s
Art Deco 3.00ct Diamond Drop Earrings, c.1920s

Art Deco 3.00ct Diamond Drop Earrings, c.1920s

Located in London, GB

These elegant Art Deco drop earrings showcase a central pair of 0.25ct old cut diamonds. The central stones are grain set and surrounded by eight old cut diamonds for a total of 1.2...

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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 4.00ct Diamond Leaf Cluster Earrings, c.1920s
Art Deco 4.00ct Diamond Leaf Cluster Earrings, c.1920s

Art Deco 4.00ct Diamond Leaf Cluster Earrings, c.1920s

Located in London, GB

This striking pair of Art Deco leaf cluster earrings, have been masterfully crafted and exude timeless elegance. At the heart of each earring sits a wonderful 0.65 carat old pea cut ...

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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum 1920s Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Target Stud Earrings
18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum 1920s Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Target Stud Earrings

18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum 1920s Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Target Stud Earrings

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Sapphire And Diamond Target Earrings 18ct Gold & Platinum Introducing a stunning pair of 18ct gold and platinum stud earrings from the 1920s Art Deco period. These fabulou...

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 1.50ct Aquamarine and Diamond Earrings, c.1920s
Art Deco 1.50ct Aquamarine and Diamond Earrings, c.1920s

Art Deco 1.50ct Aquamarine and Diamond Earrings, c.1920s

Located in London, GB

These elegant Art Deco earrings showcase a cascade of aquamarines, each rub over set and surrounded by old cut diamonds. On each earring, a 0.30 carat aquamarine is complemented by 0...

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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Set Drop Earrings Circa 1920s
Art Deco Diamond Set Drop Earrings Circa 1920s

Art Deco Diamond Set Drop Earrings Circa 1920s

Located in ADELAIDE, SA

True to their era this pair of Art Deco diamond drop earrings are crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum top plate. From the long shepherd hook fittings, two bezel set single dia...

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Mixed Metal

Antique 1920s 0.84CWT Total Diamonds, Set In New 18ct White 6 Claw Stud Earrings
Antique 1920s 0.84CWT Total Diamonds, Set In New 18ct White 6 Claw Stud Earrings

Antique 1920s 0.84CWT Total Diamonds, Set In New 18ct White 6 Claw Stud Earrings

Located in Brighton, GB

Diamond Stud Earrings 18ct White Gold Stamped 750 Circa 1920s Introducing these stunning modern 18ct white gold diamond stud earrings, elegantly stamped with 750 for authenticity...

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Early 20th Century English Stud Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 1920s 1.02CWT Total Diamonds, Set In New 18ct White 4 Claw Stud Earrings
Antique 1920s 1.02CWT Total Diamonds, Set In New 18ct White 4 Claw Stud Earrings

Antique 1920s 1.02CWT Total Diamonds, Set In New 18ct White 4 Claw Stud Earrings

Located in Brighton, GB

Diamond Stud Earrings 18ct White Gold Stamped 750 Circa 1920s Introducing these stunning modern 18ct white gold diamond stud earrings, elegantly stamped with 750 on both the post...

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Early 20th Century English Stud Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 1920s 4.90 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings
Antique Art Deco 1920s 4.90 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings

Antique Art Deco 1920s 4.90 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum and 18k yellow gold with 2 Old European cut bottom Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 4.00 carats and small Old European cut Diamonds weighing appr...

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1920s 8.18 Carat Opal and Diamond Earring and Pendant Set
1920s 8.18 Carat Opal and Diamond Earring and Pendant Set

1920s 8.18 Carat Opal and Diamond Earring and Pendant Set

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning antique jewelry suite set with 8.18 carat white opal and 0.98 carat diamond, crafted in 9 karat white gold and platinum; part of our diverse antique estate jewelry collect...

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Vintage 1920s Italian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

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1920s Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Drop Earrings
1920s Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Drop Earrings

1920s Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Drop Earrings

Located in London, GB

Art deco style sapphire and diamond drop earrings, set in 18ct gold and platinum.

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Diamond Art Deco Ear Studs, 1920s
Vintage Diamond Art Deco Ear Studs, 1920s

Vintage Diamond Art Deco Ear Studs, 1920s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Although many design movements have political or philosophical roots or intentions, Art Deco was purely decorative. Period: ca. 1920 Material: platinum and 18K yellow gold Diamond...

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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Stud Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 1920s 0.84Ct Sapphire Diamond 18k Gold Stud Earrings
Antique 1920s 0.84Ct Sapphire Diamond 18k Gold Stud Earrings

Antique 1920s 0.84Ct Sapphire Diamond 18k Gold Stud Earrings

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The butterfly style fastenings are hallmarked with the 18k gold fineness mark 750. These antique 1920's stud earrings is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1920s Diamond and Yellow Gold Earrings
1920s Diamond and Yellow Gold Earrings

1920s Diamond and Yellow Gold Earrings

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive pair of antique 0.12 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold stud earrings; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. These fine antique diamo...

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Stud Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct White Gold, 1920s Diamond & Pearl Drop Earrings
Antique 18ct White Gold, 1920s Diamond & Pearl Drop Earrings

Antique 18ct White Gold, 1920s Diamond & Pearl Drop Earrings

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Drop Earrings 18ct White Gold Circa 1920s Step into elegance with this stunning pair of 18ct white gold 1920s drop earrings, a true statement piece perfect for any specia...

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Early 20th Century European Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 1920s 0.92Ct Sapphire and 1.02Ct Diamond, 18k White Gold Stud Earrings
Antique 1920s 0.92Ct Sapphire and 1.02Ct Diamond, 18k White Gold Stud Earrings

Antique 1920s 0.92Ct Sapphire and 1.02Ct Diamond, 18k White Gold Stud Earrings

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive pair of 0.92 Carat blue sapphire and 1.02 Carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cluster style stud earrings; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections These...

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1920s Zircon Diamond Gold Dangling Earrings
1920s Zircon Diamond Gold Dangling Earrings

1920s Zircon Diamond Gold Dangling Earrings

Located in Aspen, CO

Circa 1920, these earrings with fine white diamonds suspend bright blue natural zircons. The matching stones weigh approximately 7 cts. They have a bright Mediterranean blue color...

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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold

French 1920s Diamond Platinum 18 Karat White Gold Dangle Earrings
French 1920s Diamond Platinum 18 Karat White Gold Dangle Earrings

French 1920s Diamond Platinum 18 Karat White Gold Dangle Earrings

Located in Poitiers, FR

For pierced ears. Earrings in platinum and 18 karat white gold, dog's head and eagle's head hallmarks. Each antique diamond ear pendant represents a rectangle paved with a line of 3 ...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold

1920s Art Deco Platinum 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Earrings
1920s Art Deco Platinum 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Earrings

1920s Art Deco Platinum 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Earrings

Located in Poitiers, FR

For pierced ears. Pair of ear clips in platinum, dog's head hallmark and 18 karat white gold, eagle's head hallmark. Each of these earrings, in the shape of an extended wing, is set ...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Stud Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct White Gold, 1920s Faceted Zircon & Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
Antique 18ct White Gold, 1920s Faceted Zircon & Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings

Antique 18ct White Gold, 1920s Faceted Zircon & Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings

Located in Brighton, GB

Zircon Cluster Earrings 18ct White Gold Tested These 1920s antique earrings are a true statement piece. Crafted in 18ct white gold, they feature a pair of faceted zircon stones at...

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Early 20th Century European Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold

1920s Art Deco Platinum 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Dangle Earrings
1920s Art Deco Platinum 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Dangle Earrings

1920s Art Deco Platinum 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Dangle Earrings

Located in Poitiers, FR

Pair of dangle earrings in platinum and 18 karats white gold. Sumptuous antique ears pendants, each one is set with a drop cushion- cut diamonds set with claws, each pattern is retai...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold

Art Deco Jade Drop Earrings, circa 1920s
Art Deco Jade Drop Earrings, circa 1920s

Art Deco Jade Drop Earrings, circa 1920s

Located in London, GB

These fabulous art deco earrings feature beautifully carved jade. The jade is a lovely soft green and has high lustre. The bottom portion of the jade is intricately hand carved. The ...

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings

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Jade, 18k Gold

1920s Art Deco 3.50 Carat Diamond Drop Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco 3.50 Carat Diamond Drop Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

1920s Art Deco 3.50 Carat Diamond Drop Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Hicksville, NY

Item Details: Type: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 3.2 grams Measurements: .75inches (length) x .25 inch (width) Diamond Details: Cut: Round Carat: 3.50 Carat Cut: H-I Clarity: SI-I...

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Double Drop Earrings, circa 1920s
Art Deco Diamond Double Drop Earrings, circa 1920s

Art Deco Diamond Double Drop Earrings, circa 1920s

Located in London, GB

These beautiful earrings features two claw set diamonds in the each earring. The main diamond in each earring weighs 0.75 carat and is estimated as G in colour and SI in clarity. The...

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

French 1920s Art Deco 1.16 Carat Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
French 1920s Art Deco 1.16 Carat Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings

French 1920s Art Deco 1.16 Carat Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings

Located in Poitiers, FR

For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Lovely little antique dangle earrings, they are set on the front with a line of 4 brilliant-cut diamonds on...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dangle Earrings

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

Art Deco 2.50ct Diamond Daisy Cluster Earrings, c.1920s
Art Deco 2.50ct Diamond Daisy Cluster Earrings, c.1920s

Art Deco 2.50ct Diamond Daisy Cluster Earrings, c.1920s

Located in London, GB

This stunning pair of Art Deco earrings feature a daisy cluster design. Each earing features a 0.35 carat old cut diamond at it’s centre, beautifully haloed by nine additional, 0.10 ...

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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings, circa 1920s
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings, circa 1920s

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings, circa 1920s

Located in London, GB

These beautifully crafted earrings feature Emeralds as the main gemstones and they have a combined weight of 4.00 carat. We have also had them certified as natural Emeralds which hav...

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 1920s 3.50 carat Diamond and Emerald Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Antique 1920s 3.50 carat Diamond and Emerald Yellow Gold Stud Earrings

Antique 1920s 3.50 carat Diamond and Emerald Yellow Gold Stud Earrings

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An impressive pair of antique 3.50 carat diamond and 0.52 carat emerald, 18 carat yellow gold and platinum set stud earrings; part of our diverse antique jewellery collections These...

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Stud Earrings

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

Art Deco 18 Karat Gold Ladies Clip-On Earrings with Emeralds and Diamonds, 1920s
Art Deco 18 Karat Gold Ladies Clip-On Earrings with Emeralds and Diamonds, 1920s

Art Deco 18 Karat Gold Ladies Clip-On Earrings with Emeralds and Diamonds, 1920s

Located in Braintree, GB

Art Deco 18k white gold ladies clip on earrings with emeralds ( 2 CT total ) and diamonds (0.36 CT Total) France Circa.1920's Dimensions - Weight: 4 grams total Length x Width : 4.1...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Daisy Cluster Drop Earrings, circa 1920s
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Daisy Cluster Drop Earrings, circa 1920s

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Daisy Cluster Drop Earrings, circa 1920s

Located in London, GB

Dating to the 1920s, these breath-taking earrings feature two daisy clusters of diamonds and sapphires, hanging from diamond studded drops. The daisy comprises of one sapphire weighi...

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

18ct Gold & Platinum 1920s Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Target Screw Stud Earrings
18ct Gold & Platinum 1920s Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Target Screw Stud Earrings

18ct Gold & Platinum 1920s Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Target Screw Stud Earrings

Located in Brighton, GB

ANTIQUE SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND TARGET EARRINGS WITH SCREW FITTINGS 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Introducing a stunning pair of 18ct gold and platinum stud earrings from the 1920s...

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 4.4 Carat Old European Brilliant Diamond Stud Earrings White Gold 1920s
Art Deco 4.4 Carat Old European Brilliant Diamond Stud Earrings White Gold 1920s

Art Deco 4.4 Carat Old European Brilliant Diamond Stud Earrings White Gold 1920s

Located in Lisbon, PT

Pair of Antique Art Deco 4.40ct Old European brilliant-cut diamond stud earrings in white gold, Portugal, 1920s. Each earring features a sparkling Old European brilliant-cut diamond ...

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Vintage 1920s Portuguese Art Deco Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 1920s Pearl and 0.88 Carat Diamond, 14 Karat White Gold Drop Earrings
Antique 1920s Pearl and 0.88 Carat Diamond, 14 Karat White Gold Drop Earrings

Antique 1920s Pearl and 0.88 Carat Diamond, 14 Karat White Gold Drop Earrings

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive pair of pearl and 0.88 carat diamond, 14 karat white gold drop earrings; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections These s...

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1920s Platinum 3.52tgw Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Drop Earrings
Art Deco 1920s Platinum 3.52tgw Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Drop Earrings

Art Deco 1920s Platinum 3.52tgw Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Drop Earrings

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

A pair of Art Deco platinum, white gold, sapphire, and diamond earrings, each comprising forty round cut diamonds, and one round cabochon blue sapphire, set in platinum, with 18 kara...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Era Vintage Pearl and Diamond Earrings
Art Deco Era Vintage Pearl and Diamond Earrings

Art Deco Era Vintage Pearl and Diamond Earrings

Located in Chicago, IL

These Art Deco era, circa 1920s, platinum and 18K gold cluster earrings are centered with 7 mm pearls surrounded by bright white old European and transitional cut diamonds (F-G color...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Antique Circa 1920s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Drop Earring
Antique Circa 1920s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Drop Earring

Antique Circa 1920s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Drop Earring

Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34

In very good condition. Total weight is 2.6 ct. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.20 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.30 ct. Acid tested to be 18k...

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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco Circa 1920s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Drop Earring
Antique Art Deco Circa 1920s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Drop Earring

Antique Art Deco Circa 1920s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Drop Earring

Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34

In very good condition. Total weight is 8.7 grams. Totally is brilliant cut diamond 0.95 ct. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.50 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J-K color and s1-s2-s3 clarit...

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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

French 1920s Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Dangle Earrings
French 1920s Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Dangle Earrings

French 1920s Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Dangle Earrings

Located in Poitiers, FR

For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat yellow and white gold, eagle head hallmark. Small antique dangle earrings, they are formed of a drop pattern adorned with 3 rose-cut diamonds, ...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dangle Earrings

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

Antique 1920s Nephrite Jade and Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Antique 1920s Nephrite Jade and Yellow Gold Drop Earrings

Antique 1920s Nephrite Jade and Yellow Gold Drop Earrings

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An impressive pair of antique nephrite jade and 10k yellow gold drop style earrings; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. These fine and impressive an...

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Vintage 1920s Drop Earrings

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Jade, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Circa 1920s Art Deco 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Opal  Earring
Antique Circa 1920s Art Deco 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Opal  Earring

Antique Circa 1920s Art Deco 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Opal Earring

Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34

In very good condition. Total weight 3.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.40 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and s1-s2-s3 clarity. Box is not included. Please contact for any questions.

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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

1920s 2.64 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
1920s 2.64 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Drop Earrings

1920s 2.64 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Drop Earrings

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The diamonds are set vertically within a simple, understated design. These impressive 1920's diamond drop earrings secure to the reverse via an integrated 18k yellow gold hallmarked...

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Vintage 1920s French Drop Earrings

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Antique French Diamond And Seed Pearls 18K Gold Earrings
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Antique French Diamond And Seed Pearls 18K Gold Earrings

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1920's Art Deco Platinum & Gold Diamond Pendant Drop Earrings
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Vintage 1920s American Drop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Exquisite 1920's Diamond Drop Earrings
Exquisite 1920's Diamond Drop Earrings

Exquisite 1920's Diamond Drop Earrings

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

1920s Yellow Gold and Diamond Drop Earrings

1920s Yellow Gold and Diamond Drop Earrings

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18K yellow gold drop earring with old European cut diamonds approx 1.00ct total weight. Post with lever backs. 1 1/2" long. Tiny rose cut accent stones. Stk #34711

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20th Century Drop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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1920s Diamond Platinum Yellow Gold Round Dangle Drop Earrings
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1920s Diamond Platinum Yellow Gold Round Dangle Drop Earrings

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Elegant diamond platinum 18 karat yellow gold round dangle drop earrings circa 1920. Brilliant cut and Old European diamond cut. Leverback system. Condition: Good. Total approximate ...

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Vintage Earrings with Large Rose Cut Diamonds, 1920s
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Style: Vintage   Period: ca. 1920   Material: Two tones of precious metal, the main part being 18K pink gold and the white parts are either white gold or platinum.

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Platinum

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1920s 18k Gold Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of 1920s 18k gold earrings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum, these items were constructed with great care. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of 1920s 18k gold earrings to choose from, but Art Deco and Edwardian 1920s 18k gold earrings are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Van Cleef & Arpels, Bailey, Banks & Biddle and Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for old european cut 1920s 18k gold earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and old mine cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of 1920s 18k gold earrings, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are 1920s 18k Gold Earrings?

On average, 1920s 18k gold earrings at 1stDibs sell for $4,454, while they’re typically $476 on the low end and $108,004 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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

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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.