Earth-Mined 1.50ct Princess Cut Diamond, Imperial Citrine 18K Gold Stud Earrings
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This magnificent pair of stud earrings is handmade & named “Twilight & Sunlight” due to its radiant intense golden sunset-like & sparkling white colours, as well as fire-like & fr...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
$80,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
GIA Natural Daimond 6.02 tcw Platinum Martini Studs Earrings.
Located in Miami, FL
Elevate your jewelry collection with the sophistication of these GIA-certified natural diamond martini stud earrings, elegantly crafted in platinum. Each earring showcases a pair of ...
Diamond, Platinum
12 Ct Natural Ceylon Yellow Sapphire & 2 Ct Diamond Stud Heart Earrings 18 KYG
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 12 Ct Natural Ceylon Yellow Sapphire and 2 Ct Diamond stud earrings 18K Yellow Gold Natural Yellow Sapphire Origin Ceylon, 12 Ct total Diamonds approximately 2 Ct Clarity V...
Shy 2.0ctw Oval Red Ruby & Diamonds 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Stud Post Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cluster Shy 2.0ctw (1.93ct) Oval Red RUBY & Diamonds 14k Yellow Gold Estate Stud Post Earrings, Ear Pendants. This Vintage Pair of Stud-Earrings will take your breath away! F...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold, Heart Stud Earrings, Set with Diamonds and Sapphires, Pasquale Bruni
By Pasquale Bruni
Located in Berlin, DE
Heart Shaped White Gold Stud Earrings, set with Diamonds and Yellow Sapphires. By Pasquale Bruni. Italian luxury designer. 18 Karat white gold, with yellow sapphires, total approx....
White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.06ct F VS1 Roberto Coin Cento Collection Diamond 18 Carat Gold Stud Earrings
By Roberto Coin
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Roberto Coin stud earrings set with their iconic Cento diamonds known for their 100 facets. Each earring is set with a certified diamond weighing 0.53 carat and is graded F...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
12.5 mm Round Golden Sea Pearl & Diamond Cocktail Stud Earrings 18 K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Presenting the exquisite 12.5mm Round Golden South Sea Pearl & Diamond Cocktail Stud Earrings, a magnificent estate piece. These captivating earrings are crafted from 18 Karat w...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
15 mm Round Golden South Sea Pearl & 1 Ct Diamond Cocktail Stud Earrings 14 KG
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the stunning 14 Karat Yellow gold 15mm Round Golden South Sea Pearl & 1 Ct Total Diamond Cocktail Stud Earrings. These exquisite earrings are a true work of art, showcasi...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy Diamond Earrings Omega Lock 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Diamonds Earring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Brilliant Earrings 18k White Gold approx 11.30 grams both All Natural diamonds approx 1.50 + carat H-I-SI+ mix of round and square shape diamonds Earring size" approx 18 mm ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chopard 18KT WG 1.76Ct. Diamond & Single Floating Diamond Puffed Heart Earrings
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard 18 KT White Gold & Diamond classic heart stud earrings. These earrings are designed with 2 rows of round brilliant pave diamonds and 1 single bezel set floating diamond in ea...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.07ct Blue Sapphire Earrings - Diamond 18k - Stunning
Located in bangkok, TH
Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning pair of total 5.07ct Ceylon Blue Sapphire & Diamond earrings. Crafted in 18k white gold, these earrings are a true masterpiece....
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Fancy Diamond, 18 kt Rose Gold Spheres Earrings
Located in Napoli, Campania
Wonderful earrings in 18 kt rose gold representing three spheres all studded with fancy diamonds of ct 3.42. Total weight g 12.40. Diamonds ct 3.42 Total weight 12.40 g R.F G G...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Cluster Dangly Earrings
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
These earrings are modelled in 9 carat gold and are set with diamonds. The diamond total of each earring is 25pts. These earrings are certified. Cluster Diameter: 4-6mm Drop from ...
Diamond, Gold
$1,900 / set
Tahitian Pearl Diamond White Gold Earrings
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Tahitian Pearl and Diamond White Gold Earrings. The Tahitian Pearl and Diamond White Gold Earrings were made around 2000. Rich dark grey Tahitian Pearls are surrounded by near color...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond White Gold 18K Flower Ear Clips
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamond White Gold 18K Flower designed Ear Clips. Late 20th Century. Total gross weight: 20.40 grams.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 0.74CT Round Brilliant Diamond Earrings in 14K & 10k White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage 0.74CT Round Brilliant Diamond Earrings in 14K & 10k White Gold Elegant and timeless, these diamond earrings are crafted in 10K & 14k white gold and set with 14 natural roun...
Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Chopard Happy Diamond Circle 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Chopard
Located in London, GB
A pair of Chopard Happy Diamond circle 18 karat yellow gold earrings. These elegant circle shaped stud earrings are from Chopard's signature Happy Diamond collection. Both earrings...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold with Round Diamond Post Earrings Double Circle Design
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat White Gold With Round Diamond Post Earrings Double Circle Design 0.20 total diamond weight 1.58 grams total weight.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Modern Gold Bulgari 1.40 Carat GIA Certified Natural D Color VS Diamond Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern 18k Gold BULGARI 1.40 Carat GIA Certified Natural D Color VS Diamond Earrings. Original Box & Papers included.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Henry Dunay Baroque Cultured Pearl & Diamond Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
These vintage estate drop earrings from Henry Dunay feature Baroque cultured pearls accented by approximately 0.32 carat total weight in natural diamonds. They are set in 18 karat ye...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold 2.0ctw Sapphire & Diamond Thumbs Up "Like" Statement Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
This super fun pair of earrings are very well crafted in solid 18k &14k white gold and feature a thumbs up or "like" symbol drenched with fine diamonds and sapphires throughout. The ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
A pair of earrings Art Deco, diamonds and pearls 18K white gold.
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
A pair of earrings Art Deco, diamonds and pearls 18K white gold. The total carat weight of approx 1 carat. Lengh - 4 cm. Weight - 13.5 gr.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Yurman Sterling Silver Petite Albion with Morganite and Diamonds
By David Yurman
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A beautiful yet striking earring to wear everyday! David Yurman's Albion Collection’s unique cushion-cut center stone was his innovative solution to use an oversize gemstone in a ref...
Diamond, Morganite, Sterling Silver
Vinatge 2000s 2.45ct Ruby and Diamond White Gold and Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of emerald cut 2.45 carat ruby and 0.18 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold and 18 karat yellow gold earrings; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry collecti...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Chopard, 18 Karat Gold Happy Diamonds Clip Earrings Women 98 Pieces Diamond
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by sparkling drops of water in a waterfall, Chopard’s ‘Happy Diamonds’ collection is characterised by moving diamonds that gently dance and twirl to create a joyful cascade ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,755Sale Price|25% Off
8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Drop Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Drop Earring In very good condition. Total weight is 4.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.90 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J color and vs-s1-s2-s...
Diamond, Gold
Chopard 18 Karat Gold Happy Diamonds Heart Earrings with 3 Floating Diamonds
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Classic Chopard 18KT white gold Happy Diamond heart earrings . Each earring is set with a single row of 14 prong set round brilliant diamonds. Each earring has 3 floating bezel set d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chalcedony and Diamond Earrings
Located in London, England
A beautiful pair of rub over set oval blue/grey Chalcedony earrings surrounded with round brilliant cut diamonds. The diamonds are grain set in 18ct white gold and secured with a pos...
Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold and Diamond Earrings - TORCHON Collection *
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Elegant and contemporary, these earrings from the Torchon Collection reinterpret the iconic torchon craftsmanship through a refined and sculptural design. Crafted in 18 kt yellow gol...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Gold and Diamond Earrings - TORCHON Collection *
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Elegant and contemporary, these earrings from the Torchon Collection reinterpret the iconic torchon craftsmanship through a refined and sculptural design. Crafted in 18 kt rose gold,...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rose Gold and Diamond Earrings - TORCHON Collection *
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Elegant and architecturally refined, these earrings from the Torchon Collection beautifully showcase the distinctive torchon craftsmanship, characterized by finely twisted 18 kt whit...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
TIFFANY & CO. Victoria Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Earrings.GIA
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
These gorgeous Tiffany & Co. earrings from the exquisite Victoria Collection are crafted in platinum and set with a round-cut bright red Burma rubies weighing an estimated 1.10 carat...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Rose Gold and Diamond Earrings - TORCHON Collection *
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Elegant and structured, these earrings beautifully express the refined torchon craftsmanship, distinguished by slender 18 kt rose gold elements intricately intertwined with artisanal...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rose Gold and Diamond Crossed Earrings - TORCHON Collection *
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Elegant and architecturally refined, these earrings from the Torchon Collection reinterpret contemporary sophistication through a distinctive interplay of form and movement. Crafted ...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 3 Ct Round & Princess Shape Diamond Hanging Earring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
**Vintage 3 Ct Round & Princess Shape Diamond Hanging Earring in Platinum** These exquisite earrings weigh 12 grams and are crafted from luxurious platinum. Featuring a center prin...
Diamond, Platinum
Heart-Shaped Citrine and Brown Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold, 2002
Located in BILBAO, ES
A refined and romantic pair of heart-shaped stud earrings crafted in 18K white gold, dating to 2002. Each earring features a vibrant heart-cut citrine, totaling approximately 3.58 ca...
Citrine, Brown Diamond, White Gold
Earrings 18kt Gold Baguettes and Round Diamonds Stardusts
Located in Miami, FL
Picture an earring where the central diamonds reigns as a regal focal point, exuding a captivating brilliance that commands attention. Encircling this majestic gem, slender spikes of...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 kt Rose Gold and Diamond Earrings - TORCHON Collection *
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A refined expression of torchon craftsmanship, these earrings reinterpret a timeless jewelry classic through an architectural and contemporary design. The 18 kt rose gold strands, el...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Gump's Amethyst Cabochon and Diamond Earrings
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Yellow Gold Gump's Amethyst Cabochon and Diamond Earrings These stunning earrings showcase an oval bezel-set amethyst cabochon at their center, surrounded by a wide gold bezel adorn...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Moira Pink Plique à Jour Enamel, Diamond and Gold Butterfly Earrings
By Moira
Located in London, GB
A pair of Moira pink butterfly earrings, with red to colourless, plique à jour, enamel wings, with black veins, with round brilliant-cut diamonds, set in the thorax, abdomen and wing...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Triangle Shaped Pink Tourmaline Earrings with Halo Diamonds and Omega Backs
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K white gold triangle shaped earrings with 36 natural round diamonds totaling 0.44 carats and 2 triangle natural pink tourmalines totaling 1.15 carats. The earring closures are po...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
Earrings 18kt Natural Emerald Cut Diamonds 5.24 cts GIA and Halo
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant 18Kt White Gold earrings featuring two stunning GIA-certified emerald cut Diamonds. one diamond weighs 2.60 carats, color N, VS1 clarity, and the other weighs 2.64 carats, co...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold 0.28 Carat Diamonds and 1.84 Carat Pink Sapphire Huggie Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Type: Earrings Hight:18 mm Width:4.7 mm Metal: White Gold Metal Purity: 18K Hallmarks: 18K Total Weight: 5.1 Grams Stone Type: 0.28 Ct Diamonds VS2 G-F 1.84 CT Natural Pink Sapphire ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire
18KT Yellow and White Gold, 2.95Ct. Invisibly Set Princess Cut Diamond Earrings
By Christopher Design
Located in New York, NY
These ultra brilliant square diamond stud earrings are comprised of 2.95 carats of princess cut diamonds, invisibly set in 18Kt white gold as to not take away from the natural fire o...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL Certified Insignificant Traditional 5 ct Colombian Emerald Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
AGL Certified Insignificant Traditional 5 Ct Colombian Emerald Diamond Earrings 5 Carat finest Colombian Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Post Earrings 18 Karat Gold This exquisite ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Chopard Happy Floating Diamonds Heart Clip On 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Happy Floating Diamonds Heart Clip On 18 karat Yellow Gold Earrings Inspired by sparkling drops of water in a waterfall, Chopard’s ‘Happy Diamonds’ collection is character...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.8 Carat Diamond VS Quality Flower/Cluster Earring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous pair of earrings with an enormous amount of look and sparkle! 2.8 carats of F-G color VS clarity diamonds set in solid 18 karat white gold with omega backs. Cluster earri...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1.62 Carat White Round Brilliant Diamond Heart Shape Three-Piece Pendant Set
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
This hand made everyday wear three piece pendant set features heart shape stud earrings and a heart shape pendant with pave set small white round brilliant diamonds weighing 1.62 car...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Carat White Gold and Diamond Heart Shaped Earrings by Roberto Coin
By Roberto Coin
Located in London, GB
This beautiful pair of diamond-set heart earrings by Roberto Coin are striking. Styled with mirror-image heart designs, each earring is beautifully grain-set with a row of round bri...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Invisible Mystery Set Sapphire and Diamond Heart Pendant 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Invisible Mystery Set Sapphire and Diamond Heart Pendant 18 Karat Yellow Gold perfect Heart made of princess cut sapphire set invisibly in 18 Karat Yellow gold . 18 K gold 17 ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19 Carat Natural Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Cocktail Earring, 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
19 Carat Natural Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Cocktail Earring , 14K Yellow Gold , Very desirable color and quality. perfect pair made in 14 Karat Yellow gold Gold 17 Grams Diam...
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
56 Carat Natural Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Cocktail Earring, 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
These stunning cocktail earrings are a perfect pair made in 18 karat white gold. The earrings weigh 7 grams and are set with approximately 2 carats of diamonds. They are post earring...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Michael Zobel Atelier Zobel Diamond Earrings 24 Karat Gold Silver Modern Art
By Atelier Zobel
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning pair of Michael Zobel Atelier Zobel Modern Art Studio Jewelry Diamond Silver and 24 Karat Gold Earrings. The one of a kind magnificent works of Modern Art are the...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold, Silver
$1,725Sale Price|20% Off
Brilliant Tourmaline Earrings 1.20 ct 27 x 11 mm sensational emeraldgreen Color
Located in Viena, Viena
splendor earrings with massive interlocking round links, set with diamonds total approx. 1.20 ct, brown / SI, two oval facetted tourmalines in intensive emerald green total approx. 3...
Tourmaline, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Cellini Cabochon Citrine Flower Earring with Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
These lovely 18kt yellow gold flower earrings feature 3 beautiful cabochon citrine petals with a pave diamond center, providing just the right amount of sparkle to enhance the natura...
Citrine, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Invisible Set 34.26 Carat Blue Sapphire Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic Height: 26 mm Width: 26 mm Metal:18K White Gold Hallmarks: 18K Total Weight: 24.60 Grams Stone Type: 34.26 CT Invisible Set Natural Blue Sapphire and 0.75 CT G VS2 Dia...
Blue Sapphire
Chanel Boucles oreiles Clou Medium CC Silver metal fancy diamonds and pearl
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel stud earrings composed of a Chanel CC logo in blackened silver metal inlaid with rhinestones and a round fancy pearl pendant. Width 1.5 cm x height 2.65 cm. The earrings are d...
Zircon, Gilt Metal
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.
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