Italian Modern 18K Gold 3 Carat Diamond Pavé Heart Statement Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
A glamorous and beautifully constructed pair of Italian Modern diamond earrings, crafted in richly polished 18 karat yellow gold with an unmistakably luxurious late 20th-century sens...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3 Carats Pear, Marquise, and Baguette Diamond Floral Cocktail Earrings, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Diamond Floral Cocktail Earrings with appx. 3 carats of diamonds in Pear, Marquise, and Baguette shapes made in Platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
IGI Certified 3/8 Cttw Square Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
With a total diamond weight of 3/8 carat, these gems radiate a subtle yet enchanting sparkle.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3 Carat Emerald 4.26 Carat Diamond Platinum and Palladium Earrings Circa 1945
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive pair of vintage 3 carat emerald and 4.26 carat diamond, platinum and palladium earrings; part of our diverse emerald jewelry collections.
Diamond, Emerald, Palladium, Platinum
$28,800Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3 Carat Total Radiant Cut Diamond Stud Earrings in 18k White Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
3 carat total radiant cut natural diamond stud earrings.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,796Sale Price|20% Off
Gwennie Tam Three Sisters Pave Diamond Earrings 3 Ball Orb 18 Karat Gold Estate
By Gwennie Tam
Located in Torrance, CA
Round brilliant cut diamonds are pave set into round orbs (3 per earring) and total 2.87 carats (estimated at G-H color and VS2-SI1 clarity).
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Rose and White Gold 3/8 Cttw Diamond Windchime Drop and Dangle Earring
Located in New York, NY
Together, these diamonds provide a scintillating radiance of approximately 3/8 carat total, their brilliance enhanced by white rhodium plating.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Mixed Metal, White Gold
18K White Gold Blue Sapphire 2 3/4 Carat Diamond Halo Drop Dangle Earring
Located in New York, NY
Adorn your ensemble with the sophistication of these 18K white gold earrings, featuring diffused blue sapphires accented with 2 3/4 carats of radiant diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold 3/4 Cttw Princess-Cut Black Diamond Classic 4-Prong Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the captivating allure of these classic princess-cut black diamond stud earrings. The two diamonds, weighing 3/4 cttw, have been treated to enhance their natural beauty, g...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 2 1/3 Cttw Pave Set Diamond Semi Eternity Leverback Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These 2 1/3 carat diamond hoop earrings are a one-of-a-kind treasure.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 2 1/3 Cttw Pave Set Diamond Semi Eternity Leverback Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These 2 1/3 carat diamond hoop earrings are a one-of-a-kind treasure.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Trinity White Gold and Diamonds Large 3 Row Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Trinity collection 18k White Gold 3 row Diamond hoop earrings, measuring 1 1/8 inches in length and 5/16 inch wide.
Diamond, White Gold
14K White Gold 1/3 cttw Round Cut Diamond Earrings (H-I, SI2-I1)
Located in New York, NY
Nothing is quite so glamorous as a pair of round diamond studs. This pair, featured in 14k white gold, showcases a central prong set round-cut diamond embraced by a circle of smaller...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3-in-1 Amethyst/Citrine/Pearl Diamond 18K White Gold Drop Earrings Gift Set
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our exquisite 3-in-1 Amethyst/Citrine/Pearl Diamond 18K White Gold Drop Earrings Gift Set, a captivating collection that offers three distinct looks in one.
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Citrine, Amethyst, White Gold, 18k Gold
14K Rose Gold Oval Cut Garnet and 3/8 Carat Round Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The total 3/8 cttw diamonds gleam and sparkle alongside the garnet, with an approximate G-H color and SI1-SI2 clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Rose Gold Oval Cut Garnet and 3/8 Carat Round Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The total 3/8 cttw diamonds gleam and sparkle alongside the garnet, with an approximate G-H color and SI1-SI2 clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$559Sale Price|20% Off
Pave Diamond Earring Studs with 3-D Square Pyramid Design in 14 Karat White Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The 3-D feature of the diamond earrings give the studs dimension and allow the diamonds to sparkle from every angle!
Diamond, White Gold
TJD 1/3 Carat Nat. Pink Rosé and White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
The perfect complement to her classic style, this diamond stud earrings shines with your happily ever after.These earrings features dazzling with 104 white and 26 pink diamond set in...
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Brand New Diamond Stud Earrings Mined RBC G-H I1 .83ct 14K White Gold 3 Prong Ma
Located in Dearborn, MI
Brand New Diamond Stud Earrings Mined RBC G-H I1 .83ct 14K White Gold 3 Prong Martini Features 2 Matching Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds 100% Natural Mined Diamonds .83 Carat Di...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3 Quatrefoil Dangle Earrings 18k Rose/White Gold 158 Diamonds 1.89 ct 76.5 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer structured three-part pointed quatrefoil dangle earrings 18k rose gold and white gold, Eloise collection, 158 diamonds, total 1,89 ct, G VS, brilliant cut, height with e...
Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
18K White Gold and Black Rhodium Plated 3/4ct Diamonds and Red Ruby Hoop Earring
Located in New York, NY
The diamonds that flank these deep red beauties are a total 3/4 cttw and an approximate F-G Color and VS1-VS2 Clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Pave 0.71 Cts F/VS1 Round Brilliant Diamonds 3-Row Hoop Earrings 14K Rose Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This earrings epitomize blissful glamour. Treat yourself to these stunning 0.71-carat diamond hoop earrings, designed to make you smile and radiate endlessly!
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1 3/4 Ctw Inside Out Diamond Large Hoops Earrings 14K Solid Gold, SI GH
Located in New York, NY
FEATURES • Gold Kt: 14K • Diamond Type: Natural Diamond • Diamond Cut: Round • Total CTW: 1.75 ctw • Total Number of Stones: 44 pcs • Diamond Color: SI • Diamond Clarity: Near Color...
Diamond, Gold
Pave 5.72 Cts F/VS1 Round Brilliant Diamonds 3-Row Hoop Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Treat yourself to the breathtaking allure of these remarkable 5.72 carat diamond hoop earrings, crafted to evoke perpetual smiles and radiance!
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.90 Cts F/VS1 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds 3-Row Hoop Earrings 14K White Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Treat yourself to this stunning piece of jewelry: a pair of hoop earrings adorned with 2.90 carats of dazzling diamonds in 14 carat pure gold!
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3/5 Ctw Emerald Cut Diamond Stud Earring Bezel Set 14K Solid Gold SI GH
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS Metal Type: 14K Gold, White Gold / Yellow Gold / Rose Gold Please let us know your gold color preference through inbox message. Total Diamond Weight: 0.60 CT / 2Pcs ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Contemporary 3 Carat Natural Emerald Oval Gold Drop Earrings
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made earring is crafted from features an EMERALD gemstone. The warm ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
14K White Gold Round Cut Diamond 3 Row Pave In & Out Hoop Huggie Snap Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– 162 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - G/H Color - VS2/SI1 Clarity Total Carat Weight: 1.62 (approx.) Material: 14K White Gold Weight: 8.38 Grams...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Plated Silver 3/8 Cttw Diamond Pave Pear Link J Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Envision the subtle gleam of 14K yellow gold-plated sterling silver as it encases the swirl of natural diamonds in these exquisitely designed earrings, each diamond meticulously chos...
White Diamond, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
LB Exclusive 14 Karat Gold 3-Row 1.06 Carat VS1 G Color Diamond Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
The prestigious sheen of 14K white gold and the alluring glisten of diamonds harmoniously combine into creating a wonderfully sophisticated sight in these stunning hoop earrings. The...
Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
45.8ct Vivid Green Emerald 3 Tier Dangle Earrings With Diamond In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:3.59g,D:3.62ct,SI:13.9g EMER:45.8ct,
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold
$600Sale Price|20% Off
3 Ruby Oval Cabs 14 Kt Yellow Gold Diamonds Pink Opal Pear Shape Drops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elegant and completely handmade Earrings consisting of an upper part of 3 oval shape Ruby cabs of 4 mm x 5 mm set together in 14 Kt yellow gold with 2 small diamonds in the center, a...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$600Sale Price|20% Off
3 Ruby Oval Cabs 14 Kt Yellow Gold Diamonds Pink Opal Pear Shape Drops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elegant and completely handmade Earrings consisting of an upper part of 3 oval shape Ruby cabs of 4 mm x 5 mm set together in 14 Kt yellow gold with 2 small diamonds in the center, a...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$600Sale Price|20% Off
3 Ruby Oval Cabs 14 Kt Yellow Gold Diamonds Pink Opal Pear Shape Drops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elegant and completely handmade Earrings consisting of an upper part of 3 oval shape Ruby cabs of 4 mm x 5 mm set together in 14 Kt yellow gold with 2 small diamonds in the center, a...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 1/3 CTTW Bezel Set Round Cut Diamond Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Simple and elegant natural diamond stud earrings bezel set in 14 karat white gold for long-lasting and durable use. These diamonds are 100% natural, mined diamonds. Set in 14k solid ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,027Sale Price / set|34% Off
3 Carat Fancy Drop Earrings 14 Kt White Gold
Located in Rutherford, NJ
Blend in like a star The Estella diamond drop earring is carefully crafted with all the trending diamonds - marquise, pear, emerald, oval, princess, and heart in a classic design tha...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.39 Carat TW 3 Row Pave Diamond 1.5 Inch Oval Hoop Earrings in 18K Abe Mor
Located in New York, NY
Product Specifications Total Weight: 4.39 Carats 292 Round Brilliant-Cut Diamonds Quality: E Color (Colorless) and SI3 Clarity Metal: 18K White Gold (Yellow or Rose available) Design...
Diamond, 18k Gold
SigridB Earrings "3 Punti" Love Collection Brilliants Tanzanites Garnet stones
By S & R Creations di Sigrid Brondeel
Located in CAPRINO VERONESE, Veneto
This 18k, Rose & White golden earrings are A PART OF THE SET called "3 Punti" out of the Love Collection by SigridB. including: 0,07ct. of brilliants VVS1 E/F, 0,40ct. Tanzanite ...
Diamond, Garnet, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
No Heat 3 Carat Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
No heat, untreated oval cut pair of Rubies set in a round cut diamond halo. Mounted in 18-karat white gold with butterfly push-back posts. These Rubies bear excellent color and luste...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co 18K YG Clip On Earrings with 3 Carat Round Diamonds & 16.3mm Pearls
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany & Co Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Unveil timeless elegance with these vintage Tiffany & Co. clip-on earrings, crafted from 18K yellow gold. Each ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Gold 3 Carat Natural Colorless Diamond and Akoya Pearl Earrings Circa 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent Retro 18k Yellow Gold 3 Carat Natural Diamond and Akoya Earrings. The earrings are square shaped (appx 20mm width) and are worn at an angle.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby 3 Ct. Each Earrings White Gold with Circle of Diamonds with Certificate
By Crivelli
Located in Roma, IT
Ruby 3 ct. Each Earrings White Gold with Circle of Diamonds, with Certificate.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Clip Earrings Emeralds 10.02 Carat and Diamonds 3 Carat in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Paris, FR
Clip Earrings in 18 Carat White Gold holding in their Center an Emerald of 4.57 Carats and 5.45 carats set with claws surrounded by Diamonds set with Grain for a Weight of around 1.5...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Earrings with 3 carat each Fancy Light Yellow Cushion Cut Diamonds
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the epitome of luxury with these earrings, a harmonious blend of sophistication and opulence. Crafted with precision in 18k yellow and white gold, each earring bo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,126Sale Price|50% Off
E3ROW20MM - TRILLIAN COLLECTION MICRO PAVE 18K WHITE 3 Row Hoop Earrings
By Aurelian LLC
Located in New York, NY
TRILLIAN COLLECTION MICRO PAVE 18K WHITE 3 Row Hoop Earrings Metal: 18K White Gold Diamond Info: G SI, 140 Round Brilliant Diamonds Total Ct Weight: 2.24 cwt.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
10k White Gold Trillion-Cut Amethyst Drop Earrings Set with 3 Heart Prongs
Located in Boca Raton, FL
10k White Gold Trillion-Cut Amethyst Drop Earrings Set with 3 Heart Prongs These stunning Trillion-Cut Amethyst Drop Earrings are in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold
$18,240Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Colors - 3 Carat Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond Studs
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your jewelry collection with these Fancy Yellow radiant cut diamond stud earrings, featuring 1.5 carat diamonds. GIA certified for their authentic...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Multi Shaped Natural Sapphire 3 Tier Dangle Earrings In 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Royal Green Elegance with an Antique Soul Step into a world of timeless luxury with these magnificent Sapphire drop earrings. At the center of each piece is a pair of substantial, na...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1.87 Carat Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
18k white gold solitaire stud earrings featuring 2 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 1.87cttw total, G-H color, SI2-3 clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$36,820Sale Price|20% Off
18K Rose Gold 8 1/3 Carat Pear and Round Diamond Floral Cluster Omega Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A shimmering collection of diamonds sparkle from all over the face of these marquise-shaped earrings.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$36,820Sale Price|20% Off
18K Rose Gold 8 1/3 Carat Pear and Round Diamond Floral Cluster Omega Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A shimmering collection of diamonds sparkle from all over the face of these marquise-shaped earrings.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Gorgeous 2.24 Carat Diamond Stud Earrings
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
These diamond stud 3- prong earrings feature a total of 2.24 carats of brilliant round-cut diamonds, offering classic beauty and exceptional sparkle.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Diamond Drop Halo Dangle Gold Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A luxurious pair of diamond gold earrings with 3 diamond studded gold drops.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Blue Topaz Bumblebee Diamond Earrings
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Material: 14K White Gold Gemstones: Blue Topaz 6.3 carats total, 9 x 10 mm each, Round and Champagne Diamonds 0.4 carats total Design: Bumble Bee Diamond Earrings Dimensions: 3/4 inc...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Honora Pearl and Diamond Dangle Gold Earrings
By Honora
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Designer circa 1990’s Diamond & Pearl Drop Earrings 18K Yellow Gold "wave" with Diamonds Cultured 8mm Round Pearls, removeable 6 total diamonds (3 on each earring) ranging from .05 t...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Memoire Trinity Collection 3 Stone Diamond Studs 0.91ctw 18k White Gold
By Memoire
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Memoire Trinity Collection 3 Stone Studs feature 6 stunning round brilliant diamonds totaling 0.91 ctw.
Diamond, 18k Gold
【Lustre Arc】Convertible 3-in-1 Aurora Akoya Pearl Diamond Jewelry
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with precision and sophistication, these earrings feature high-grade, perfectly round, flawless Japanese Akoya pearls with a luminous aurora-like luster. The pearls are detac...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
14K White Gold 0.24 Diamond Bar Stud Earrings
Located in Great neck, NY
Crafted of 14K Gold these Classic and Pretty 3 Stone Diamond Bar Stud Earrings feature 6 Natural Round Diamonds weighing approximately 0.25ct.
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
$1,081Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Rose Gold Hoop Insideout Diamond Earings '3/4 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This hoop earring features round brilliant diamonds "U" shapes prong set.
Diamond, Rose Gold
$1,081Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat White Gold Hoop Insideout Diamond Earings '3/4 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This hoop earring features round brilliant diamonds "U" shapes prong set.
Diamond, 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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