3 Carat Diamond Earrings Tiffany
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Fire Opal, Platinum
2010s French Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Belgian Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Kunzite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Japanese Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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2010s Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modern More Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Hoop Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, Palladium
Late 20th Century American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Modern Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
2010s Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Platinum
American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Dangle Earrings
Jade, Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American More Earrings
Garnet, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
20th Century French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Belgian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s American Dangle Earrings
Onyx, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
1990s Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
1990s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1990s American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s American Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Clip-on Earrings
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Link Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s North American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Italian Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s North American Retro Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Bracelets
Diamond, White Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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Early 2000s French Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Spanish Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cuff Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Other
Early 2000s American Wedding Dresses
Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Retro Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
2010s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
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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 rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Finding the Right Earrings for You
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.