Sold|$10,404
1950s 5 Carat Diamond and Platinum Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning pair of vintage 1950s 5 carat diamond and platinum drop earrings; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections. These stunning, fine and impressive ...
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$11,000
18K Gold Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These Retro-style earrings feature a beautifully elegant floral design, showcasing grace and refinement. Set with approximately 5.8ct of diamonds, the brilliant sparkle pairs perfect...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rubies Diamonds Rose Gold and Silver Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Elegant earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver, diameter 1.9 cm, studded with diamonds ct 0.61, rubies ct 5.91. Total Total weight g 10.70 Diamonds ct 0.61 Rubies ct 5.91 Total weight...
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
Sold|$4,701
Sapphire Diamond White Gold Earrings
Located in Firenze, IT
Centered by a claw set oval cut sapphire bordered by a collet set round cut diamonds to the carved gallery. Mounted in 18Kt white gold
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$14,500
Sizeable Diamond Fleurette Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, Platinum, American. These spectacular diamond fleurette earrings are set with 5.0 carats of superb white stones (F-G color and VS clarity). Very generous in size, they d...
Diamond, Platinum
Mid Century 7.00 Carats Diamonds Platinum Crescent Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Mid Century 7.00 Carats Diamonds Platinum Crescent Earrings. Featuring 42 transitional cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 5.00 carats, and 14 baguette cut ...
Diamond, Platinum
5.10 Carats Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing shapely earrings in 18 kt white gold structure studded with diamonds. These earrings were totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and they are in perfect conditions. Di...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Amethysts, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Gorgeous earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central amethyst surrounded by a frame of diamonds and little amethysts. These earrings were totally handmade...
Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Coral, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Coral, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Amethysts, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Coral, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Retrò earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with corals and diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and solid 800 silver in a sophisticated design. T...
Coral, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Coral, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Gorgeous earrrings in 9 kt rose g...
Coral, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Rubies Old Diamonds Rose Gold and Silver Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fabulous 9 kt rose gold earrings and 6.15 g silver with fabulous 3.91 ct rubies, embellished with a 0.35 ct diamond border. Unique and elegant jewel to make a woman very charming tha...
White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Silver
1950s 3.35 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning pair of vintage 3.35 carat diamond and 18 carat white gold cluster style drop earrings; part of our diverse vintage jewellery and estate jewelry collections. These stunni...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Fantastic stud earrings in 9 kt r...
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Onyx, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Flower Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fashion flower earrings in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a flower of onyx and a central diamond. These earrings were totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and they ...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Pearl and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Earrings
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This pair of classic and gorgeous pearl cluster earrings hold a total of 36pts of diamonds between them. The pearls are bright and glossy and the diamonds add the perfect amount of s...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Sold|$4,466
18kt White Gold and Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Firenze, IT
Cluster round and baguette diamond approximately 4,5ct Diameter 15mm Weight: 6,7gr.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Onyx, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Flower Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fashion earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a flower of onyx and in its central part, diamonds. These earrings were totally handmade by Italian master goldsm...
Diamond, Onyx, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Coral, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Fantastic retrò earrings in 9 kt ...
Coral, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Onyx, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Flower Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Diamond, Onyx, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Sold|$3,850 / set
1950s 2ct diamond spray earrings
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
A pair of diamond set scroll earrings each issuing a radiating spray with 21 old brilliant leaves and tied together with a ribbon of baguette cut diamonds, the earrings measures betw...
Diamond, Silver
Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Swirl Earrings
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This pair of classic and gorgeous diamond swirl earrings hold a total of 80pts of old European cut diamonds between them and they are G/H colour VS1. The are bright and sparkly and a...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Pearls, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Rubies, Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Aquamarine Colour Topazs, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic retrò earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central topaz surrounded by details with diamonds. These earrings were totally handmade by Italian mast...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Sapphires, Emeralds, Rubies, Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Elegant earrings in 18 kt yellow gold structure mounted with diamonds and, between of them, emeralds, rubies and sapphires. These earrings were totally handmade by Italian master gol...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Cluster Dome Button Textured Gold Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1950 textured domed button style 18k yellow gold Diamond earrings. 14 round full cut Diamonds, approx. total weight .30cts, G, VS 18k yellow gold Tested: 18k Stamped: Not 8...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rubies and Diamonds Rose Gold and Silver Clip-on Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). For any inquiries,please contact ...
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Art Deco Style Old Mine Cut Diamond Scroll Earrings Set in Platinum
Located in London, England
A beautiful pair of 1950's diamond scroll earrings set in platinum. Each earring depicts a delicate scroll-like design with each aspect being millegrain set with old mine cut diamon...
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$3,850
Mid-Century Pearl Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Mid Century Pearl Diamond Gold Cluster Earrings. Featuring two round pearls and 36 round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 2.80 carats, graded G...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$26,000
Diamond Fleurette White Gold Earrings 7.0 Carat
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, 18k. These spectacular diamond fleurette earrings are set with 7 carats of superb white stones (E to F color and SI1 to VS2 clarity). Dressing up or down with ease, the...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Diamond Cluster Swirl Earrings Set in White Gold
Located in London, England
A pretty pair of Art Deco inspired swirl earrings set in white gold. The pair are set with six central eight-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.33ct to each ear, all claw set in...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Pink Coral, Diamonds, Pearls, 14 Karat White Gold Retrò Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Elegant retrò earrings in 14 kt w...
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Fly Shape Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Tsavorites, Diamonds, Coral, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Coral, Diamond, Tsavorite, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Engraved Red Coral Leaves, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Clip-on Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Charming 11.40 g rose gold 14 kt silver earrings and engraved leaf on coral secundum of 1.40 g, surrounded by a coronet of diamonds that make these beautiful earrings shine even more...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Domed Button Citrine Diamond Cluster Gold Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's round domed button style earrings with golden yellow Citrines surrounding a white gold dome of Pave set white diamonds. 18k Yellow and white gold Approx. 52 round diamonds, ...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.50 ct Diamonds, 1.90 g Australian Pearls Rose Gold Silver Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Classic earrings composed of 0.50...
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
CARTIER Gold and Diamond 'Eye' Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A pair of gold and diamond earrings in the form of stylized eyes, in 18k. Approximate total weight: 2.88 carats, Clarity: VS1-VS2, Color: G-I. Cartier, Paris. #02746. Original box.
Carved Coral Diamond Pearl Gold Flower Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
1950s English 9k yellow gold earrings with diamond centers. Pink Coral carved flowers and wired pearl borders. Filigree handmade rear galleries. 2 carved flower pink natural Coral...
Coral, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds Rubies Tsavorite Amethysts 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 2.00ct Ruby and Diamond Cluster Earrings, Hallmarked 1956
Located in London, GB
These stunning daisy cluster earrings centre around a pair of red, oval cut rubies. They each weigh 1.00 carat and are completely natural. The rub over set rubies are then haloed wit...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Russian 14K Gold Diamond Cluster Earrings, 4.00 Carats
Located in Miami, FL
These exquisite estate earrings are a beautiful example of vintage Russian craftsmanship, showcasing a bold floral cluster design in 14K yellow gold. Each earring features a central ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
No Heat Sapphire and Diamond Earrings in Platinum AGTA Certificate
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, Platinum. Set your ears ablaze with luminous cornflower blue sapphires embraced by brilliant white diamonds. These classic earrings are feature a 4.11 carat and 3.55 ca...
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum
Mid-Century 2.80 Carats Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Four Leaf Clover Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized four leaf clover floral with four petals and a stem. Accented by transitional and round brilliant cut diamonds. Weighing collectively approximately 2.80 carats...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Sold|$4,500 / set
Vintage Blue Zircon Diamond White Gold Earrings Circa 1950s
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Vintage 1950s Blue Zircon and Diamond white gold earrings. The vintage 1950s blue zircon and diamond white gold earrings represent a significant intersection of mid-century aestheti...
Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. South Sea Pearl 4.50 Carat Diamond Platinum Cluster Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cluster style earrings centering 13.2 mm round button pearls One is white in body color while other is black Tahitian; both with strong overtones and very good luster Surrounded by...
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Sold|$13,500 / set
Vintage French Sapphire Diamond Platinum 18k White Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These vintage French earrings are crafted in platinum with a 18k white gold backing, bearing the French eagle head hallmark. Each earring features a vibrant round brilliant-cut sapph...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1950s Retro Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Flower Shape Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat white and yellow gold. Each of these antique earrings represents a fleur-de-lis set with diamonds, surrounded by its foliage. It rests at the b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1953 3.50 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Cluster Earrings in White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive pair of vintage 3.50 carat amethyst and 0.80 carat diamond, 9 karat white gold cluster earrings; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry collections The...
Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold
Mid-Century 10.10 Carats Emerald Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cluster style earrings feature oval cut emeralds weighing in total approximately 4.60 carats Viridian green in color with very good transparency and minor traditional clarity enhanc...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Unique 41.78 Carat of Cushion Cut Diamond Earrings Each Stone 21.24ct & 20.54ct
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
Unique pair of one of the World's largest Cushion cut diamond earrings - 21.24 carats & 20.54 carats by Hancocks. The exceptional pair of cushion cut diamonds are both K colour and V...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Art Deco Style Pearl Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in London, England
An extremely beautiful pair of Art Deco style pearl and old mine cut diamond cluster earrings set in 18k white gold. Each earring is centrally set with a stunning 9 x 8 millimetre r...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Stud earrings have a unique and rich cultural history. Though their design has evolved, vintage stud earrings are still a classic jewelry style.
Stud earrings are frequently dated back over 7,000 years to Asia, where they were worn mostly by upper-class men to indicate their wealth and status. Although earrings sometimes fell out of favor over the years — such as when ear piercing was prohibited by the Catholic Church in the 13th century — they’ve remained one of the most enduring forms of body modification.
When diamond jewelry gained prominence in the 19th century, thanks to prosperity in Europe and the United States as well as the greater accessibility of gemstones, studs adorned with fine diamonds became popular. Screw-back earrings debuted in the late 19th century and allowed people without pierced ears to don the embellishment. Stud earrings became especially popular in the 1960s.
Stud earrings are simple and usually small in size, making them lightweight and easy to wear. Unlike other earrings, stud earrings have a floating appearance. They are often made with a single gemstone, such as a sapphire or emerald, and a straight post that goes through the ear, typically with a rubber or metal backing to hold it in place.
Today, stud earrings accentuate outfits with a casual, elegant style, adding a bit of glam to any ensemble. Find an eclectic array of stud earrings on 1stDibs.
Someone wanted to “modernize” the Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. masterworks, but Mahnaz Collection came to their rescue. Here, the dealer explains precisely why they’re such an extraordinary find.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The mismatched, multiple-earring look may have started with fashion jewelry, but A-list fans have taken it to the next level.
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The classic circle has appeared in countless variations over the centuries.