GIA Certified 3 Carat Round Cut 2-Stone Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Details: ✔ Item Type: Drop Earrings ✔ Metal: 18k White Gold ✔ Weight: 4.98 grams ✔ Setting: Prong, Halo ✔ Closure: Butterfly back Stone Details (1): ✔ Gemstone: 2 Diamonds ✔ Car...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Platinum Three-Stone Diamond Drop Earrings, 2 Carats
Located in Miami, FL
Timeless elegance meets antique craftsmanship in these refined Victorian-era diamond earrings, handcrafted in platinum. Each earring features three bezel-set old European-cut diamond...
Diamond, Platinum
2-Stone Tsavorite Drop Earrings with Double Diamond Halos in 18k White Gold
By Soley Gems
Located in Westport, CT
Nature, cut to perfection. With tsavorites and white diamonds, Verdelia is a study in vibrant contrast and intentional sparkle. Each Tsavorite 2+ct is cradled in double halos of whi...
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Green Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18 K White Gold
By Ajami Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Green Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18 K White Gold Magnificient green Emerald stones (2 pieces Total Weight 8.75 Carat), arranged around natural diamonds (300 pieces Total W...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold 2 Carat Diamond Flower Drop Earrings
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Modern Estate Composition: 14K White Gold Primary Stone: One Hundred Round Brilliant Diamonds Total Carat Weight: Approximately 2 Carats Color/Clarity: F-G / SI2-VS2 Earring Dim...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
82.61 Carats Sliced Sapphire Diamond White Gold Drop Earrings
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Sliced Sapphire Drop Earrings The earrings are14K White Gold There are 82.61ct Natural Blue Sapphires There are 0.54ct White Diamonds H SI The earrings measure 2" x .75" The earrings...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$13,750 / item
Celestia Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The Celestia Diamond Drop Earrings capture light with effortless brilliance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$262Sale Price|50% Off
Silvorra 925 Silver 2.74CT Aquamarine & Diamond Three Stone Linear Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This 2.74 carat baguette cut aquamarine and diamond earring pair is crafted in 925 sterling silver. Measuring approximately 3 × 6 mm, the two gemstones are arranged in a clean vertic...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
HARAKH Nature Colorless Diamond 2 1/2 CT Dangling Drop Earrings 18KT White gold
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful arrangement of brilliant and rose-cut diamonds come together to create these drop earrings, which are part of our Cascade collection. Studded with 44 round, 6 pear, and 1...
Diamond, White Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian 2 Carat Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Drop Earrings 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 These exquisite 18ct gold and platinum earrings showcase a breathtaking long drop design, adorned with sparkling dia...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
$425Sale Price / set|50% Off
Silvorra Two Stone 3.91ct Emerald & Diamond Vertical Drop Earrings in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
These sleek 3.91 carats emerald and diamond drop earrings are crafted in 925 Sterling Silver. Featuring four vibrant octagon cut emeralds measuring approximately 4 x 7 mm, the earrin...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
$265Sale Price / set|50% Off
Silvorra 2.29ct Emerald & Diamond Two Stone Drop Earrings in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
These elegant 2.29 carat emerald and diamond drop earrings are crafted in 925 sterling silver, featuring four cushion cut emeralds measuring approximately 4.7 mm. Round diamonds meas...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
$8,400Sale Price|25% Off
HARAKH 1/2 CT Nature Colorless Diamond & Morganite Gemstone Drop Earrings
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the JOY of experiencing a gushing waterfall, these exquisite and elegant dangling earrings from the Cascade Collection are studded with 2 pear-cut diamonds, 16 brilliant...
Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.50 Carat Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, NA
18k white Gold drop earrings consisting of 2 Old mine cut diamonds having a total weight of approximately 1,80 carats I color P clarity, combined and topped with 0.20 carats of old ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Drop Earrings
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This 18K rose gold classy drop earrings are from our Divine Collection. It is a perfect combination of a 2 oval shape brown diamond in total of 2.05 Carat, 2 pear shape yellow diamo...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Drop Earrings
By Pampillonia
Located in Bethesda, MD
From the master craftsmen of Pampillonia jewelers. A pair of natural Ceylon sapphire and diamond earrings. ♦ Designer / Pampillonia ♦ Metal: Platinum ♦ Gem stone: 2 sapphire=11...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Onyx and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Braintree, GB
Dimensions: Measurements: 4.7 x 1.4 cm Weight: 17.1 grams Specifications: Era / Period: Art Deco Metal: Platinum Main stones: Onyx, diamonds Other details: Articulated drop design w...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Alain Roure diamond 18 kt gold drop earrings
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Their jewelry is often crafted from 18-karat gold and set with diamonds and other precious stones. Designed for the woman who cherishes both tradition and innovation, the Alain Roure...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s 18k White Gold & Natural Diamond Drop Earrings
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
These elegant drop earrings come from the 1950s and were crafted in 18k white gold with bright white diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Aquamarine Diamond 18K White Gold Contemporary Drop Earrings
Located in Lisbon, PT
Contemporary Aquamarine and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold. Elegant and fluid in their composition, these contemporary drop earrings are designed to capture both light and ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Substantial Natural Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Braintree, GB
A highly collectable and visually striking pair of Victorian earrings, supported by a gemmological report. Dimensions Overall drop: approx. 3.7 x 2.0 cm Weight Total weight: approx...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Statement Emerald 17.22cts Diamond 18K Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Metal: 18K Gold (White and Yellow Gold Accents) Emeralds: 2 Pear-Shaped Cabochon Emeralds (~11.92 ct total) Yellow Diamonds: 2 Asscher-Cut (~0.50 ct total, VS Clarity, Ve...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 18 kt White Gold Drop Earrings with Diamonds
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Material :Gold– white gold 18 kt 2. Gemstones: diamond 3. Design & Style: drop earrings 4.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Beautiful 72.60ct Diamonds, Emeralds, and Rubies Drop Earrings
Located in רמת גן, IL
Beautiful 72.60ct Diamonds, Emeralds, and Rubies Drop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified Indulge in luxury with these stunning drop earrings crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Magnificent Diamond Fine Jewelry White Gold Drop Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings White Gold 14 K Diamond 2-RND-0,3-G/VS1A Diamond 12-RND-1,17-H/VS2A Diamond 2-RND-0,05-G/VS2A Diamond 60-RND-0,44-G/VS2A Diamond 6-RND-0,02-G/VS2A Weight 4.92 grams ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Designer 18k Gold Floral Yellow Diamond Drop Earrings, 1.31ct
By EstatebyJR
Located in New York, NY
The earrings are a captivating floral design, featuring 1.31 carats of yellow diamonds with a rose cut. The center showcases a cluster of yellow diamonds, surrounded by white diamond...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Natural Amethyst Diamond Tourmaline Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Amethyst Diamond Tourmaline Yellow Gold Drop Earrings Item Specs: 2 Faceted Briolette Amethyst stones weighing approximately 19.80 carats (Measurements of Amethyst Faceted ...
Diamond, Amethyst, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Magnificent Diamond Fine Jewellery White Gold Drop Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings White Gold 14 K Diamond 2-Round 57-0,12-3/6A Diamond Round 57-2,27-5/6A Weight 9,72 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva bas...
Diamond, 14k Gold
1.57 ct GIA Certified Pear & Round Diamond Drop Earrings
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
. - Primary Stone: Diamond - Primary Carat Weight: 1.01 carats - Primary Stone Cut: GIA-Certified Pear - Primary Diamond Clarity: SI2 - Primary Diamond Color Grade: F - Secondary S...
Diamond, Platinum
18K White Gold Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Drop Earrings
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Drop Earrings 2 Paraiba Tourmalines - 3.320 CT 2 Paraiba Tourmalines - 0.790 CT 72 Diamonds - 2.880 CT 18K White Gold - 6.211 GM Althoff J...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, White Gold
Victorian Certificate Emerald Diamond Gold Drop Earrings, 1900s
Located in Napoli, NA
These Victorian emerald & diamond 18k white gold and silver earrings feature 2 Natural Emeralds, weighing 2.79 + 2.26 ct, and sparkling old Mine cut diamonds weighing 4,40 ct. graded...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
GIA Certified Pear Shape Sapphire & Diamond Drop Earring
By Pico Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Earrings contain 2 fine pear shape sapphires 4.90tcw, 2 round brilliant diamonds on the top 0.82tcw and round brilliant & baguette diamonds within entire earring, 1.10tcw. Sapphires ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2.51ct Diamond Drop Earrings in 950 Platinum - Contemporary Design
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
An elegant expression of contemporary European high jewelry, these diamond drop earrings by Rosior combine timeless sophistication with exceptional craftsmanship.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Nina Zhou 5.54 ctw Blue Turquoise Diamond Drop Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Nina Zhou's 5.54 ctw Blue Turquoise Diamond Line Drop Earrings, crafted in luxurious 14k yellow gold, offer a breathtaking display of elegance and style.
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Certified 11.69 Carat Colombian Emerald & Yellow Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional in all ways, these emerald, yellow, and white diamond drop earrings in 18k white gold check all the right boxes.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Magnificent 32.09ct Salt Water Pearl and Diamonds Drop Earrings
Located in רמת גן, IL
Magnificent 32.09ct Salt Water Pearl and Diamonds Drop Earrings in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified Opulent and eye-catching, these 14K white gold drop earrings feature two magnificen...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rosior White Gold Diamond Drop Earrings, 0.85ct Total, Portugal
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior Contemporary Drop Earrings set in White Gold with: - 2 Round Cut Diamonds, F Color, VVS Clarity, weighting 0,62 ct; - 42 Round Cut Diamonds, F Color, VVS Clarity, weighting 0,...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Gucci Diamond Malachite Carnelian Scarab Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Gucci
Located in Southampton, PA
18k yellow gold Diamond Malachite Carnelian Scarab Drop Earrings from Gucci.
Coral, Carnelian, Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Freshwater Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings - 14k Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Cultured Freshwater Pearls Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .05ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clarity: I1 Style: Drop Fastening ...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Colombian Emerald Drop Earrings
Located in Braintree, GB
A pair of Art Deco platinum earrings crafted circa 1920s, set with old European cut diamonds and natural Colombian emerald drops. Each earring features a line of graduated bezel-set ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Green Agate Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Drop 14K White Gold Drop Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
These eye-catching long, dangle-style earrings are made from white gold and feature beautiful green agate stone. The agate is carved into modern, long bars decorate glittering diamon...
Agate, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold Aquamarine & Diamond Dangle Drop Chandelier Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (36) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Single Cut - Pave Set - White Color - 0.10ctw (approx.) (10) Natural Genuine Aquamarines - 8 Pear Cut & 2 Round Cut - Prong Set - Sky Bl...
Aquamarine, Diamond
Stunning 1.37ct Diamonds Drop Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
These elegant earrings are crafted in 14K white gold and feature 2 cushion-cut diamonds with a total carat weight of 0.95ct in yellow color. They are complemented by 8 side stones to...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco-Style 12k White Gold Emerald Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Art Deco style drop earrings, crafted in 12k white gold and set with emeralds and diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
$1,500Sale Price|25% Off
14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Geometric Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vibrant round ruby shines at the center, radiating rich, passionate color. Surrounding it, a geometric frame inspired by delicate floral motifs adds intricate detail and timeless s...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
GemFusion 24.45ctw Amethyst Topaz Peridot Citrine Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Newport Beach, CA
They are not understated—yet they remain balanced, refined, and thoughtfully composed, making them a compelling statement piece for those who appreciate expressive fine jewelry with ...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, 14k Gold
12.84 Carat Fire Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
12.84 Carat Fire Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Drop Earrings Item Specs: 2 Faceted Briolette Fire Opal stones weighing approximately 12.50 Carats (Measurements of Fire Opal Faceted Brio...
Diamond, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Emerald White Diamond White Gold Drop Dangle Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings White Gold 14 K Diamond 88-Round 57-0,36-5/5A Emerald 4-1,6 3/(4)З₁A Emerald 2-0,07 3/(4)З₁A Weight 5,78 With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA i...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
27.54 Carat Moon Quartz Diamond White Gold Drop Earrings
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
27.54 Carat Moon Quartz Sapphire White Gold Drop Earrings Item Specs: 2 Faceted Briolette Moon Quartz stones weighing approximately 27.20 Carats (Measurements of Moon Quartz Facete...
Moonstone, Quartz, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Nina Zhou 5.54 ctw Blue Turquoise Diamond Drop Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Nina Zhou's 5.54 ctw Blue Turquoise Diamond Line Drop Earrings, crafted in luxurious 14k yellow gold, offer a breathtaking display of elegance and style.
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Nina Zhou 5.72ctw Moonstone Diamond Double Blossom Drop Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Newport Beach, CA
The Nina Zhou Moonstone Diamond Flower Blossom Earrings in 14k Gold epitomize elegance and natural beauty. These earrings feature luminous moonstones, renowned for their ethereal glo...
Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold
18K White Gold Blue Topaz and Diamond Triple-Drop Earrings
Located in Antwerp, BE
Each earring showcases two vibrant, round-cut blue topaz stones paired with a brilliant round diamond at the top for added radiance. 18K White Gold Blue Topaz and Diamond Triple-Dro...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Pearl Diamond White Gold Drop Earrings For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings Same Model Black Pearl Available White Gold 18K Weight 7,29 grams Diam. 94-0,59 ct PEARL d10,5-11,0 2-17,84 ct With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
9.40 Carat Ametrine Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ametrine, Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Drop Earrings! These Earrings definitely have a WOW factor!
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
12.54 Carat Ametrine Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ametrine, Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Drop Earrings! These Earrings definitely have a WOW factor!
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Handmade Anthrcite Jadeite Diamond Slices with Tanzanite Drop Earrings
By H & H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
These show stopping earrings are handmade and one of a kind. They are made of 18 karat white gold with Anthrcite Jadeite in the center. The Anthrcite Jadeite are no heat stones. T...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Black Jade, 18k Gold
1930 Art Deco 18kt white Gold Drop Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
This refined pair of Art Deco drop earrings is expertly crafted in 18kt white gold, featuring a dazzling arrangement of 44 natural diamonds, together weighing approximately 1.00 cara...
Diamond, White Diamond, 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.
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.
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