Spectra Fine Jewelry GIA Certified 5 Carat Each Stud Earrings
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: 5.05 and 5.04 carats Color/Clarity: Fancy Yellow color; VS1 and VS2 clarity. Size: Approximately 10 x 9 x 6 mm each Creator: Spectra Fine Jewelry Metal: 18K yellow gold...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA 5 Carat Each Yellow Diamond Radiant Stud Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 10.00 ct. UV VS-SI yellow diamond radiants. Handmade in 18k yellow gold with push back setting. GIA certificates included. Several other sizes available.
Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold
.925 Sterling Silver 1/5 Carat Diamond Bezel-Set Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Frame her face with the bold and impressive look of these fabulous diamond bezel stud earrings. Crafted in fabulous sterling silver, each earring features a mesmerizing round-cut 0.1...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
.925 Sterling Silver 1/5 Carat Diamond Bezel-Set Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Frame her face with the bold and impressive look of these fabulous diamond bezel stud earrings. Crafted in fabulous sterling silver, each earring features a mesmerizing round-cut 0.1...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
.925 Sterling Silver 5/8 Carat Miracle Set Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These beautiful diamond stud earrings give an elegant look to any occasion. Each stud features a dazzling princess cut diamond in a miracle setting that allows the diamond to appear ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
18K Yellow Gold Diamond 5 1/5 Cttw Geometric Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from the rich luster of 18K yellow gold, these exquisite stud earrings celebrate the symphony of precision and elegance. Each earring showcases a captivating geometric cluste...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 5/8 Carat Princess Natural Brown Color Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with these IGI certified princess stud earrings. Crafted with 14K yellow gold, they feature two natural brown color diamonds, each weighing 5/8 carats.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified .50 Carat Each Diamond Cluster Earrings
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring all Gia certified diamonds, half a carat or .50ct each ranging from color D-F, and clarity from Vs1-Vs2. Amaz...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1 Carat Each Sapphire Diamond Flower/Cluster Earring 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous pair of earrings with an enormous amount of look and sparkle! almost 1 carat In the center natural sapphire set in solid 14 karat Rose gold with post backs Cluster earr...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
10K White Gold 5/8 Cttw Diamond Square Shaped Composite Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the splendor of sophistication with these exquisite earrings, masterfully crafted from lustrous 10K white gold that's rhodium-plated for an extra touch of shine. ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
$220,000 / set
GIA certified 10 Carat Diamond Stud Earrings
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Round Diamonds weighing 10.0 carats 5 carats each. K color. SI clarity Set in Platinum
Diamond
10K Yellow Plated Sterling Silver 5/8 Cttw Princess Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Each piece cradles a stunning, naturally sourced princess cut diamond totaling 5/8 Cttw, secured firmly by a classic four-prong setting.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 10k 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
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Stud Earrings .73 Carat
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Stud Earrings (.73 ct. twt.) These sparkling stud earrings each feature one round brilliant cut diamond set in classic 14K yellow gold. Push bac...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Asscher Cut Stud Earrings Illusion Set
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A FABULOUS pair of stud earrings! Each stud has the measurements of an over 5 carat Asscher cut diamond!
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian 25.05 Carat T.W Tanzanite & Diamond Stud Earrings in 18k Gold, Silver
Located in New York, NY
Metal Weight: 5.84 gram Approx. Diamond Weight: 2.55 Carats Approx. Tanzanite Weight: 22.5 Carats Gemstone Shape: Oval Diamond Shape: Pear / Round Number of Diamonds: 103 Number of T...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Peter Suchy .49 Carat Emerald Diamond Halo White Gold Stud Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Emerald and diamond earrings. 2 round cut rich green emeralds set in three prong 18k white gold settings. Each emerald has a halo of round diamonds around them. Designed and crafted ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy .58 Carat Ruby Diamond Halo White Gold Stud Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Fine bright red ruby and diamond earrings. 2 bright red round rubies mounted in three prong 18k white gold settings with a halo of full cut diamonds. Designed and crafted in the Pete...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy GIA 4.17 Carat Brown Cushion Diamond Halo Gold Stud Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy natural fancy yellow brown Diamond halo earrings. Set with two rose cut diamonds which are set in 18k white gold. Both diamonds are each framed with a 34 round full cut d...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18k Gold 0.90 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Venice, CA
The natural antique Old European Cut diamonds measure 5 mm and are 0.45 of a carat each, for a combined TCW of 0.90 carats.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Platinum Martini E F Color GIA Certified 2.41 Carat Round Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Classic Metal- 95% Platinum, 5% Iridium. Stones- 2 GIA Certified Round Diamonds, E Color SI2 Clarity 1.21 Carats, F Color SI2 Clarity 1.20 Carats.
Diamond, Platinum
.925 Sterling Silver 1.0 Cttw Diamond Studded Rhombus Stud Earring
Located in New York, NY
Each earring delicately cradles a solitaire diamond weighing about 1/5 carat within a secure four-prong setting, naturally mined and encapsulating timeless allure.
Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Platinum Diamond GIA Certified 2.17 Carat E & D Color Asscher Cut Stud Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Classic Metal- 95% Platinum 5% Iridium. Stones- 2 GIA Certified Asscher Cut Diamonds, 1 D Color VS2 Clarity 1.06 Carats, 1 E Color VS2 Clarity 1.11 Carats.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified Ceylon Heart Shape Sapphire & 3.5 Carat Diamond Stud Earring 18KG
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Natural Ceylon Heart Shape Sapphire & 3.5 Carat Diamond Stud Earring 18 Karat white Gold Very fine 3 Carat Heart Shape Sapphire & 3.5 Carats Diamond Stud ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Platinum GIA Certified 1.40 Carat Round E and F Color Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Classic Metal- 95% Platinum 5% Iridium. Stones- 2 GIA Certified Round Diamonds, E Color VS2 Clarity 0.70 Carats, F Color VS1 Clarity 0.70 Carats.
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum GIA Certified 1.40 Carat Round F VVS1 VVS2 Color Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Classic Metal- 95% Platinum 5% Iridium. Stones- 2 GIA Certified Round Diamonds, F Color VVS2 Clarity 0.70 Carats, F Color VVS2 Clarity 0.70 Carats.
Diamond, Platinum
$4,158Sale Price / set|20% Off
18 Karat White Gold 1.90 Carat Floral Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Diera, Dubai
Embrace timeless elegance with our natural diamond stud earrings crafted in solid 18K gold the perfect blend of sophistication, purity, and lasting value.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy .63 Carat Pear Ruby Diamond White Gold Halo Stud Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby and diamond earrings. 2 well cut pear shaped rich red rubies mounted in 14k white gold settings. Each ruby has a halo of 14 round brilliant cut diamonds. Designed and crafted in...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Mother of Pearl and 1/5 Cttw Diamond Halo Star Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Imbued with a celestial glow, these exquisite earrings meld rhodium-plated 14K white gold with the allure of dyed, natural mother of pearl, each 8x8 mm gem carved into a delicate flo...
Diamond, White Diamond, Other, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
EGL Certified 2.61 Carat Old Mine Diamond Yellow Gold Bezel Set Stud Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
US400120263D 1 Old Mine Cut Diamond Approx. Total Weight 1.45 carats M-N, I1 18k Yellow Gold 4.1 Grams Stamped: 18k Top to Bottom: 7.8 Or 4/16 Inch Width: 8.4 Or 5/16 Depth: 5.5 Pl...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3 Carat Ruby & Diamond Floral Cluster Flower Stud Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Set in 14kt Yellow gold. Post, Push back diamond floral cluster stud earrings. It's a unique and playful option.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold 2.15 Carat Certified Diamond Stud Starburst Earrings
Located in Diera, Dubai
Embrace timeless elegance with our natural diamond stud earrings crafted in solid 18K gold — the perfect blend of sophistication, purity, and lasting value. Each earring features h...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,872Sale Price / set|20% Off
1.25 Carat Marquise Baguette Diamond Minimalist Stud Earrings 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Embrace timeless elegance with our natural diamond stud earrings crafted in solid 18K gold — the perfect blend of sophistication, purity, and lasting value.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cluster Stud Earrings: 1/3 Carat Diamonds in 14k White Gold
By ZIORO
Located in Paramus, NJ
The white gold setting not only adds to their charm but also enhances the diamonds' natural brilliance. Earring Diameter: Measuring a dainty 5 mm in diameter, these stud earrings st...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,784Sale Price / set|20% Off
18K White Gold 2.39 Carat Natural Diamond Ear Climber Stud Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Embrace timeless elegance with our natural diamond stud earrings crafted in solid 18K gold the perfect blend of sophistication, purity, and lasting value. Each earring features handp...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$324,000Sale Price|20% Off
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 20.00 Carat Diamond Stud Earrings
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. Incredible elongated perfectly matched ...
1.00 Carat Pave Set Cluster Round White Diamond 18 KT Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
These button shaped pave set cluster studs have a total diamond weight of 1.00 Carats and a diameter measurement of 10mm (each stud).
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$1,591Sale Price / set|20% Off
14Kt White Gold Natural Diamond Marquise Flower Stud Earrings 0.91 Carat
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Embrace timeless elegance with our natural diamond stud earrings crafted in solid 14K gold — the perfect blend of sophistication, purity, and lasting value. Each earring features h...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Italian 18K White Gold 5 Carat Diamond Pavé Cluster Earrings, Circa 1990s
Located in Miami, FL
A refined pair of Italian diamond cluster earrings, crafted in 18 karat white gold and dating to the late 20th century, circa 1990s. Designed with a clean geometric square silhouette...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,039Sale Price / set|20% Off
3.32 Carat Natural Emerald Stud Earrings 0.60ct Diamond 14k Gold HRD Certified
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Certified Natural Emerald Diamond Stud Earrings HRD Certified Handmade Fine Jewelry Elevate your collection with these exquisite emerald cut stud earrings featuring 3.32 carats of ...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
$1,620Sale Price / set|20% Off
Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Vintage Halo Stud Earrings 2.04 Carat 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Each sapphire measure approximately 6 x 5 mm and surrounded by a delicate halo of sparkling round brilliant diamonds totaling approximately 0.34 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 4.00 Carats F VVS1 Marquise Diamonds Stud Earrings 18K White Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These elegant stud earrings feature GIA Certified Marquise Shape diamonds totaling 4.00 carats, composed of two diamonds weighing 2.00 carats each, graded F color and VVS1 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Three Pear Cut 1.66 Carat Diamond Cimber Stud Earrings 14k White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
Minimalist Three Pear 1.66ct Diamond Stud Earrings 14k White Gold features six pear cut diamonds three diamonds set in each earrings in a curved shape making stud earrings. Diamonds ...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 3.00 Carats F VVS2 Square Emerald Diamond Stud Earrings 18K Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These elegant stud earrings feature a pair of GIA Certified Square Emerald Cut diamonds totaling 3.00 carats (1.50 carats each), graded F color and VVS2 clarity, selected for their c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.00 Carat F/VVS1 Princess Diamonds Stud Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These refined stud earrings feature a pair of GIA Certified Princess Shape diamonds totaling 3.00 carats (1.50 carats each), graded F color and VVS1 clarity, selected for their excep...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,326Sale Price / set|20% Off
Spectrum Jewels 1.9 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Wedding Stud Earrings
Located in Diera, Dubai
Embrace timeless elegance with our natural diamond stud earrings crafted in solid 14K gold the perfect blend of sophistication, purity, and lasting value.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$2,716Sale Price / set|20% Off
2.10 Carat Baguette Diamond Square Stud Earrings Solid 18k Rose Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Embrace timeless elegance with our natural diamond stud earrings crafted in solid 18K gold the perfect blend of sophistication, purity, and lasting value.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,920Sale Price / set|20% Off
1.01 Carat Baguette Diamond Flower Stud Earrings Solid 18k White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Embrace timeless elegance with our natural diamond stud earrings crafted in solid 18K gold the perfect blend of sophistication, purity, and lasting value.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,520Sale Price / set|20% Off
1.01 Carat Baguette Diamond Flower Stud Earrings Solid 14k White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Embrace timeless elegance with our natural diamond stud earrings crafted in solid 14K gold the perfect blend of sophistication, purity, and lasting value.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.00 Carat D VVS2 Marquise Diamond Stud Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These refined stud earrings feature a pair of GIA Certified Marquise Shape diamonds totaling 2.00 carats (1.00 carat each), graded D color and VVS2 clarity, selected for their except...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1 Carat Minimalist Diamond Stud Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Embrace timeless elegance with our natural diamond stud earrings crafted in solid 18K gold — the perfect blend of sophistication, purity, and lasting value. Each earring features h...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1 Carat Minimalist Diamond Stud Earrings 14 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Embrace timeless elegance with our natural diamond stud earrings crafted in solid 14K gold — the perfect blend of sophistication, purity, and lasting value. Each earring features h...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 3.00 Carat D VVS1 Round Brilliant Diamond Stud Earrings 18K Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These refined stud earrings feature a pair of GIA Certified Round Brilliant Cut diamonds totaling 3.00 carats (1.50 carats each), graded D color and VVS1 clarity, selected for except...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Moonlight Round Cluster Stud Earrings: 0.27 Carat Diamonds in 14k Rose Gold
By ZIORO
Located in Paramus, NJ
The rose gold setting not only adds to their charm but also enhances the diamonds' natural brilliance. Earring Diameter: Measuring a dainty 5 mm in diameter, these stud earrings str...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 3.00 Carats F/VS1 Princess Diamonds Stud Earrings 18K White Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These elegant stud earrings feature GIA Certified Princess Shape diamonds totaling 3.00 carats, composed of two 1.50 carat diamonds, graded F color and VS1 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pear Cut Diamond Flower Stud Earrings 18K White Gold Wedding 1.7 Carat
Located in Diera, Dubai
These luminous pear cut diamond flower stud earrings embody botanical elegance with modern sophistication.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.00 Carat F/VS1 Marquise & Princess Diamond Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These classy stud earrings feature Marquise and Princess Shape diamonds totaling 2.00 carats, graded F color and VS1 clarity, selected for their exceptional brilliance and modern geo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.
Someone wanted to “modernize” the Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. masterworks, but Mahnaz Collection came to their rescue. Here, the dealer explains precisely why they’re such an extraordinary find.
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