$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
$1,081Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Yellow 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, Yellow Gold
Scarselli 3 Carat Each Fancy Intense Green Earrings in Platinum, GIA
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
Natural Fancy Green Diamonds are extremely rare and even more so in the Intense Green color category. Beautiful and rare these Fancy Intense Yellowish Green Cushion Cut Diamonds mou...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
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
3 ctw Double Old Mine Pear shaped natural diamond solitaires set in platinum
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Fully faceted to capture breathtaking brilliance, these antique old mine diamonds embody both radiance and the timeless romanticism unique to natural old mine stones. Each earring fe...
Diamond, Platinum
0.98 Carat Total Weight Round Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Classic 14 Karat White Gold 3-Prong Diamond Stud Earrings Featuring 2 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds of G Color and SI2 Clarity Totaling 0.98 Carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Three Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Kt White Gold Three Diamond Hoop Earrings 3 grams total weight.
Diamond, 14k 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. Cut & Shape: brilliant cut 5.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Burmese Ruby Diamond Cluster Earrings Platinum PT950 12.25 Carats
Located in Great Neck, NY
A magnificent pair of Platinum Burmese Ruby & Diamond 3-Dimensional Cluster Flower Earrings, showcasing a total of 12.25 carats of exceptional gemstones.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Gold
3 Carat Total Weight Diamond Inside-Outside Oval Hoops in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Nothing says luxury like an incredible pair of diamond hoop earrings. These stunning brightly polished 14 karat white gold inside out oval-shaped hoop earrings feature a total of 42 ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rose Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18K Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Pretty and chic Ice Diamond Dangle Earring 3 inch long can be worn for any occasion. 18KT: 5.389 gms Diamond: 12.26cts
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Natural Diamond Septum Clicker Piercing 14k Gold 3 Concentric Line Halo Hoop
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond Septum Clicker Piercing 14k Gold Nose Ear Body Piercing Gift N3 Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, u...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1.50" Round Wide 3 Row Front Side Diamond Hoops in 14k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
1.50" Round Wide 3 Row Front Side Diamond Hoops in 14k White Gold Diamond Hoops feature 3 Rows of Round Brilliant Diamonds, with larger diamonds in the center row, set on the front ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tycoon Diamond Stud Earrings in 14 Karat White Gold
By Tycoon
Located in Hicksville, NY
The setting creates the illusion of a 3 ct diamond stud. The earrings are crafted from 14k White Gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat Total Weight Diamond Inside-Outside Round Hoops in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat Total Weight Diamond Inside-Outside Round Hoops in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Stud Earrings 14k White Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Diamond stud earrings measure 5/8" x 3/8" (1.7 x 1 cm) and weigh 4.2 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Septum Clicker Piercing in 14k Gold 3 Concentric Line Halo Hoop
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond Septum Clicker Piercing 14k Gold Nose Ear Body Piercing Gift N3 Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, u...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
4.00 carat Three-Row Pavé Diamond Half Hoop Earrings Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
3 Row Pavé Diamond Half Hoop Earrings in Platinum Pavé Diamond Half Hoop Earrings feature 3 Rows of Round Brilliant Diamonds in a half circle hoop design pavé-set in Platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Picchiotti 18 Karat White Gold, Cascading Diamond Heart Drop Earrings
By Picchiotti
Located in New York, NY
Total diamond weight 6.67cts The earrings measure 3 inches in length.
Diamond, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and 3-Prong Set Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Martini Stud Ea
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K yellow gold Diamonds: 2 round brilliant cut: 1.64cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1-SI2 Fastenings: protektor backs Weight: 1.45 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Iberian Day & Night Rose Cut Diamond Herring Chandelier Earrings.
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique Iberian (Catalan) Day & Night Rose Cut Diamond Chandelier Earrings. Ca. 1800´s (Spanish Georgian period) A lovely pair of original Georgian earrings set with foiled rose-cut...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Three-Row Sapphire Diamond Gold Lever Back Hoop Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
3 row Sapphire and Diamond hoop earrings in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cellini 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline and .40 Carat 3 Petal Earrings
By Roberto Casarin
Located in New York, NY
These lovely 18kt yellow gold flower earrings feature 3 beautiful cabochon pink tourmaline petals with a pave diamond center, providing just the right amount of sparkle to enhance th...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.24 Carat 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, Yellow Gold
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3 Carat Old Mine Cushion Diamond Platinum Studs
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
an exquisite pair of GIA certified 3 carat old mine cut cushion diamond platinum studs full of brightness
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Wild flower with 3 ctw Rose Cut diamonds set in Platinum - New - ONE OF A KIND
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Wild flower motif with scintillating Rose cut diamonds of almost 3 ctw set in platinum is a testament to RiNoor’s promise of exceptional artistry and craftsmanship. Product dimensio...
Diamond, Platinum
Diana M. Custom 1.25 Cts. Diamond Stud Earring 14K White Gold
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
14kt white gold 3 stone diamond triangular stud earrings containing 1.25 cts tw of round diamonds
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$7,150Sale Price|44% Off
NWT $13, 000 Important 18KT Gold Fancy Triple 3 South Sea Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Extremely Rare Beautiful 18KT Gold Fine Large Triple 3 White South Sea Pearl Fancy Diamond Ring. This Magnificent Ring is comprised of Rare...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
6.00 Carat Natural Diamonds Sapphire Three-Tier Dangle Earrings 14 Karat Heart*
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire, Diamonds 3 tier Circular Dangle Earrings. 3.50ct natural royal blue sapphires round cut, clean clarity & transparent. 2.50ct round diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.50 Carat Orange Heart Sapphire Diamond Gold Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Unique Orange Heart Sapphire Diamond Gold Drop Dangle Earrings. The centerpiece of these earrings are the 4 stunning 1.50 carat orange heart sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Italian 18K Yellow Gold 3 Carat Diamond Sculptural Ear Clips, circa 1980
Located in Miami, FL
A substantial pair of vintage Italian diamond ear clips dating to circa 1980, crafted in 18K yellow gold with a bold sculptural silhouette characteristic of the period. Each earring ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Circa 1970 18K Gold Jade and 3 Carat Diamond Sculptural Ear Clips
Located in Miami, FL
Deeply textured gold surrounds the stones in an organic, almost free-form composition, punctuated by sweeping sections of approximately 3 carats of brilliant-cut diamonds. The diamon...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Triple-Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold (≈0.90 ct/ea)
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Technical Sheet: Metal: 18K White Gold (750‰), French “Eagle’s Head” hallmark Diamonds: 6 total (3 per earring), brilliant cut, approx. 0.90 ct per earring (≈1.80 ct total) Color ...
Diamond, White Gold
$49,995Sale Price / set|23% Off
GIA 14k White Gold 3.00 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Featuring perfectly matched, natural diamonds, totaling 3 carats, these earrings are the perfect gift for any man or woman.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,356Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 3 Piece Emerald and Diamond Pear-Cut 18k Yellow Gold Jewelry Set for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Featuring a stunning pear-cut emerald as the focal point, each piece in the set — including a delicate ring, elegant stud earrings, and a refined pendant — is adorned with dazzling d...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.90 ct. Three-Tier Round Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
These elegant 3-Tier Round Diamond Drop Earrings are a timeless expression of sophistication and modern allure.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3 Carat Yellow Thin Hoops 1 1/2 Inch
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
Diamond hoop earrings 1 1/2 inch diameter set in 14K yellow gold. Each stone weighs 0.04 carats. Total diamond weight of the hoops are 3.25 carats. Color of stones are G-H, the clari...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Charles Turi 18k Gold + Platinum Mabe Pearl 3.3ct Diamond Ear Clips 1-3/16" 36g
By Charles Turi
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Mabe Pearl and Diamond Ear Clips Pearls Measure 16mm in Diameter Total Diamond Weight = Appx 3.3ct Diameter of Earrings = Appx 32 mm Total Mass = 36 grams Overall Condition:...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Earrings Ring Set Citrine Amethyst 14K Rose Gold Peridot Aquamarine Diamond
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
They are amazing, high-quality gems, of great intensity and very strong brilliance. The ring has 3 small bezel set diamonds, each earring has 4 diamonds.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Earrings Hanging 3 Circles with Ct 2.38 of 18Kt Natural Diamonds Made in Italy
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant and sophisticated, these 18K yellow gold pendant earrings captivate with their dynamic design and extraordinary luminosity. The piece consists of three intertwined circles—o...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural polki diamond 3 pc set Pendant and Earrings Victorian
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond pendant 925 Sterling Silver Handmade Vintage 3 pc set Pendant and Earrings A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order.
Diamond, Sterling Silver
40 Carat 3 Tone Gold & Diamond Pave Necklace and Earring Set
Located in Miami, FL
43 Carat 3 Tone Gold & Diamond Pave Necklace and Earring Set.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
40 Carat 3 Tone Gold & Diamond Pave Necklace and Earring Set
Located in Miami, FL
43 Carat 3 Tone Gold & Diamond Pave Necklace and Earring Set.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Scarabée and 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
The make is of high-jewelry quality, with substantial gold construction and extensive diamond setting across the front surfaces. The pendant has a total weight of 7 grams and is set ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fabulous White Gold Diamond Ring for Her with Black Enamel
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K (Matching Necklace and two models of Earrings) Diamond 3-RND 57-0,15-4/5 Diamond 2-RND 57-0,02-5/5 Weight 2.37 grams Size 16.5 With a heritage of ancient fine...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,833Sale Price|20% Off
Fabulous White Gold Diamond Dangle Pendant Necklace for Her with Black Enamel
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Necklace White Gold 14 K (Matching Ring and two models of Earrings) Diamond 3-RND 57-0,08-4/5 Weight 2.42 grams Size 45 With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Contemporary Brooch in Eighteen Karat White Gold with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch is made of 18 karat white gold with detachable natural cabochon emerald drop 9,5x7x6 mm, around 3 carats, and 3 round diamonds. The earrings from this collec...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Contemporary Floral Brooch with Green Emerald with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary floral brooch is made of 18 karat white gold with detachable natural cabochon green emerald drop (3.845 carats, 12x8 mm) and 3 round diamonds. The earrings from thi...
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Emerald Modern Style Eighteen Karat Rose Gold with Diamonds Pendant Necklace
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This modern style pendant necklace is made of 18 karat rose gold with detachable natural cabochon emerald drop 9,5x7x6 mm, around 3 carats, and 3 round diamonds. The earrings from th...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Contemporary Pendant Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary pendant necklace is made of 18 karat white gold with detachable natural cabochon emerald drop (3.845 carats, 12x8 mm) and 3 round diamonds. The earrings from this c...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Brooch in Eighteen Karat Rose Gold with Emerald and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch is made of 18 karat rose gold with detachable natural cabochon emerald drop (3.845 carats, 12x8 mm) and 3 round diamonds. The earrings from this collection w...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold with Diamonds and Emerald Contemporary Pendant Necklace
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary pendant necklace is made of 18 karat rose gold with detachable natural cabochon emerald drop (3.845 carats, 12x8 mm) and 3 round diamonds. The earrings from this co...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1900s Alling & Co. American Art Nouveau Enameled Gold Locket
Located in New York, NY
We offer this perfectly beautiful American Art Nouveau locket of 14K gold with edge engraved flowers and flourishes framing a 3-dimensional female image with diamond earring and enam...
Diamond, 14k Gold
10K Yellow Gold 1/3 Carat Diamond Bezel Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Bezel set diamonds sparkle in this modern stud earring setting crafted in your choice of 10 karat white, yellow, or rose gold. The total diamond weight is .30 carats. 'Video Availab...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
10K White Gold 1/3 Cttw Invisible Set Style Princess-Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the understated elegance of these 10K white gold stud earrings, each holding a princess-cut natural diamond that dazzles with an almost magical aura. The unique i...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
10K White Gold 3/4 Carat Diamond Composite Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Marvelous pick for any sort of formal or special occasion. These earrings display a 3/4 total diamond weight. Earrings feature a total of 8 princess cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
$480Sale Price|20% Off
3 Ruby Oval Cabs Yellow Gold Diamonds Faceted Round Shape Amethyst Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple 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 ce...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow 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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