2.10 Carat Baguette Diamond 18 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 karat gold. These stunning stud earrings are handset with 2.10 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Round Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stud earrings are handmade in 14-karat gold and beautifully detailed with 1.15 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.10 Carat Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat gold, these stud earrings are hand set with 5.10 carats emerald and .22 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
【Conchéa】Natural Conch Pearl Three-Drop Diamond Earrings — 10.98 ct
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional pair of earrings features natural conch pearls totaling 10.98 carats, displaying a refined sakura-pink tone with clearly defined flame structures—an unmistakable hal...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
$354Sale Price / item|50% Off
Hummingbird earrings studs with citrines
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Silver Hummingbird earrings studs with yellow citrines Metal: 925 silver + 14k gold plating Weight: 2.2 g.
Diamond, Tsavorite, Citrine, Silver
$354Sale Price / item|50% Off
Hummingbird earrings studs with amethysts
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Silver Hummingbird earrings studs with amethysts Metal: 925 silver + 14k gold plating Weight: 2.2 g.
Diamond, Tsavorite, Amethyst, Silver
1.85 Carat Diamond 10 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 10-karat gold, these beautiful stud earrings are hand set with 1.85 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.70 Carats Diamond Snowflakes 18 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stud earrings are handmade in 18-karat gold and set with 2.70 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2.18 Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 karat white gold, these stunning stud earrings are hand set with 2.18 carats emerald and .90 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.06 Emerald Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat white gold, these stunning stud earrings are hand set with 5.06 carats emerald and .45 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$354Sale Price / item|50% Off
Hummingbird earrings studs with peridots
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
925 silver Hummingbird earrings studs with peridots. Metal: 925 silver Weight: 2 g.
Diamond, Peridot, Tsavorite, Silver
5.22 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 karat white gold, these stunning stud earrings are hand set with 5.22 carats emerald and 5.15 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold Trio Marquise Pear Diamond Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, these beautiful stud earrings are hand set with .30 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 2 Carat Ruby Diamond Gold Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Napoli, NA
Gorgeous pair of vintage Natural Ruby diamond cluster earrings handcrafted in solid 18k white Gold. They are set with Bright Natural Ruby Oval cut in the center, total weight 2 car...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$446Sale Price / item|40% Off
Halo round moissanite earrings studs
Located in Istanbul, TR
Halo round moissanite earrings studs . Round moissanite earrings. Classic Wedding Earrings. Metal: 925 silver + 14k gold plating Weight: 3.3 gr depends from size Gemstones: Moissan...
Diamond, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2.60 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Gold Floral Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat gold, these beautiful earrings are hand set with 2.60 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pie...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,168Sale Price / item|44% Off
Halo round moissanite earrings studs
Located in Istanbul, TR
Halo round moissanite earrings studs in 14k gold. Round moissanite earrings. Classic Wedding Earrings. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 3.3 gr depends from size Gemstones: Moissanites: 2 pi...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
13.59 Carat Carved Topaz Ruby Diamond Flower Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18-karat gold. These beautiful stud earrings are set with 13.59 carats hand carved topaz and .32 carats ruby. See other flower collection matching pieces. FOLLOW MEGHNA JE...
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold
13, 5 Mm Pearls, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant earrings in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a central pearl surrounded by diamonds. These earrings were totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and they are in ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,603 / item
0.75 Ct Natural Diamond Earrings G SI 14K White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
0.75 Carat Natural Diamond Earrings G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Earrings 0.75CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, 1.2 grams, Prong set 5/16 ...
Diamond, White Gold
$2,391Sale Price / set|20% Off
2.49 Ct. Oval Ruby Earrings 0.53 Ct. SI/H Baguette Round Diamond 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 2.49 carats ruby and 0.53 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest colle...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
$3,760Sale Price / set|20% Off
14K Rose Gold Natural 2.35ct Diamond Pave Floral Stud Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
14K Rose Gold Natural 2.35ct Diamond Pave Floral Stud Earrings features round cut diamonds pave studded in the leaves of the flower making a statement stud earrings.
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
$3,161Sale Price / set|20% Off
Handmade Turquoise Diamond Everyday Stud Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Handmade Turquoise Diamond Everyday Stud Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold features oval turquoise set in the bezel settings with diamond set in the center of it making dainty stud earri...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,529Sale Price / set|20% Off
Handmade Turquoise Diamond Everyday Stud Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Handmade Turquoise Diamond Everyday Stud Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold features oval turquoise set in the bezel settings with diamond set in the center of it making dainty stud earri...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Stud Earrings #19737
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Stud Earrings JAGi Certified- These lovely earrings each feature one pear cut natural blue sapphire (5 mm x 3.3 mm), three baguette diamond...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20 Ct Fine Emerald Cabochon & 4 Ct Rose Cut Diamond 18 Kt White Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
20 Ct Fine Emerald Cabochon & 4 Ct Rose Cut Diamond 18 Kt White Gold Earrings Emerald Diamond Post Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Two fine leaf emerald Cabochon of total 20 ct exac...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,562Sale Price / set|20% Off
Cushion Emerald Trapeze Diamond Dainty Stud Earrings 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cushion Emerald Trapeze Diamond Dainty Stud Earrings 14k White Gold features cushion cut emerald set below the tapered diamonds making minimal stud earrings.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$3,203Sale Price / set|20% Off
Cushion Emerald Trapeze Diamond Dainty Stud Earrings 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cushion Emerald Trapeze Diamond Dainty Stud Earrings 18k White Gold features cushion cut emerald set below the tapered diamonds making minimal stud earrings.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Stud Earrings .96 TCW.-
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Stud Earrings .96 TCW.- These sparkling stud earrings each features one round brilliant cut diamond set in classic 18K white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
$1,788Sale Price / set|20% Off
18 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond Marquise & Round Stud Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, 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
$2,329Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural Ascher Cut Emerald Diamond Stud Earrings 14K White Gold
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural Ascher Cut Emerald Diamond Stud Earrings 14K White Gold features Ascher cut emerald and diamond making a dainty stud earrings.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$2,912Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural Ascher Cut Emerald Diamond Stud Earrings 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural Ascher Cut Emerald Diamond Stud Earrings 18K White Gold features Ascher cut emerald and diamond making a dainty stud earrings.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate 3 Ct Ruby & 3 Ct Diamonds Square Post Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold 13.5G
Located in New York, NY
Earrings look exactly like the profile picture or the 1st picture . My phone could not captured the beauty of ruby and diamonds. Color of ruby is fabulous. Estate 3 Ct Ruby & 3 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$2,309Sale Price / set|20% Off
18K Rose Gold Natural Diamond Designer Stud Earrings 1.58 Carat
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
18K Rose Gold Natural Diamond Designer Stud Earrings 1.58 Carat These striking natural diamond stud earrings are crafted in solid 18K rose gold and feature a distinctive designer-in...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
3.6 Ct Round Tanzanite & 3.6 Ct Rose Cut Diamond Post Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
3.6 Ct Round Tanzanite & 3.6 Ct Rose Cut Diamond Post Earrings in 18 Karat Gold 3.6 Ct natural Tanzanite and 3.6 ct of Rose cut Diamond made in 18 Karat White gold 18 Kar...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,311Sale Price / set|20% Off
Minimalist 1.53 TCW Zambian Emerald Diamond Stud Earrings 14kWhite Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Minimalist 1.53 TCW Zambian Emerald Diamond Stud Earrings 14k White Gold These earring features a striking pear-shaped natural emerald, beautifully paired with marquise Emeralds are ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Meghna Jewels Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Square Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat gold, these stud earrings are hand set with .70 carats emerald and .27 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
1.52 Carats Zambian Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat gold, these stud earrings are hand set with 1.52 carats emerald and .72 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Stud Earrings .82 TCW. #14840
Located in Washington Depot, CT
These sparkling stud earrings each features one round brilliant cut diamond set in classic 14K yellow gold.
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,657Sale Price / set|20% Off
2.4 Ct Natural Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Pear Cut Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings crafted in 18K White Gold, featuring a graceful cascade of natural pear-shaped diamonds that trace elegantly along the ear for a modern, sculpt...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.80 Carat Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Oval Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat gold, these stud earrings are hand set with 3.80 carats emerald and 1.25 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
5.70 Carat Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Oval Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 karat gold, these stud earrings are hand set with 5.70 carats ruby and 2.30 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
5.21 Carat Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Flower Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat gold, these stud earrings are hand set with 5.21 carats emerald and .70 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
1.1 Carat Emerald Diamond 10 Karat Gold Oval Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 10 karat gold, these stud earrings are hand set with 1.1 carats emerald and .27 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold
$2,412Sale Price / set|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold SI/H Natural Diamond Swirl Stud Earrings
Located in Deira, Dubai
18K Yellow Gold SI/H Natural Diamond Swirl Stud Earrings features a stylized, "S" swirl design.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,930Sale Price / set|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold SI/H Natural Diamond Swirl Stud Earrings
Located in Deira, Dubai
14K Yellow Gold SI/H Natural Diamond Swirl Stud Earrings features a stylized, "S" swirl design.
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$2,953Sale Price / set|20% Off
Octagon White Enamel Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Octagon White Enamel Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 18k White Gold features 0.9 carats of diamonds set in the octagon cluster in the center with halo of white enamel and diamond halo aro...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
$2,662Sale Price / set|20% Off
Minimalist 1.53 TCW Zambian Emerald Diamond Stud Earrings 18kWhite Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Minimalist 1.53 TCW Zambian Emerald Diamond Stud Earrings 18kWhite Gold These earring features a striking pear-shaped natural emerald, beautifully paired with marquise Emeralds are s...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$973Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby Earrings Studs in 14 Karat Gold, Elephant Ruby Studs, Cabochon Ruby Studs
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold elephant earrings studs with natural ruby cabochons. Ruby birthstone.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
3.15 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Oval Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 karat gold, these stud earrings are hand set with 3.15 carats emerald and 2.40 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
4.60 Carat Zambian Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Gross Weight 7.07 gm 14k Yellow Gold Weight 5.91 gm Diamond Weight 1.20 ct. Emerald Weight 4.60 ct. Earrings Size 15.37 x 14.09 mm Diamond SI/HI
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
14K White Gold Heart Stud Earrings with 0.08ct Diamonds, Modern Design
Located in New York, NY
These heart-shaped stud earrings are adorable and small, and they're crafted just for you!
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Baguette Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Stud Ear Jacket Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat white gold, these beautiful diamond stud earrings are hand set with 1.30 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Marquise Cut Natural Diamond Petals Stud Earrings In 14K White Gold
Located in Deira, 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
1.75 Carat Diamond 10 Karat White Gold Flower Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 10-karat gold, these beautiful Flower stud earrings are hand set with 1.75 carats of baguette and pave diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,807Sale Price / set|20% Off
Diamond Botanical Leaf Spray Earrings 1.69 Ct 18k White Gold Sculptural
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Set with a total of 1.69 carats of natural diamonds, these earrings showcase diamonds with an average clarity of SI1–SI2 and color grade H–I, offering remarkable sparkle and visual a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.00 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Floral Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat white gold, these beautiful diamond stud earrings are hand set with 3.00 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 3 Ct Round & Princess Shape Diamond Hanging Earring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
**Vintage 3 Ct Round & Princess Shape Diamond Hanging Earring in Platinum** These exquisite earrings weigh 12 grams and are crafted from luxurious platinum. Featuring a center prin...
Diamond, Platinum
Tanzanite Ruby Emerald Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat white gold, these stunning stud earrings are hand set with 4.02 carats tanzanite, ruby, emerald and .56 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tanzanite, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
2.15 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Floral Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat white gold. These stunning stud earrings are handset with 2.15 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k 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.
Stud earrings have a unique and rich cultural history. Though their design has evolved, vintage stud earrings are still a classic jewelry style.
Stud earrings are frequently dated back over 7,000 years to Asia, where they were worn mostly by upper-class men to indicate their wealth and status. Although earrings sometimes fell out of favor over the years — such as when ear piercing was prohibited by the Catholic Church in the 13th century — they’ve remained one of the most enduring forms of body modification.
When diamond jewelry gained prominence in the 19th century, thanks to prosperity in Europe and the United States as well as the greater accessibility of gemstones, studs adorned with fine diamonds became popular. Screw-back earrings debuted in the late 19th century and allowed people without pierced ears to don the embellishment. Stud earrings became especially popular in the 1960s.
Stud earrings are simple and usually small in size, making them lightweight and easy to wear. Unlike other earrings, stud earrings have a floating appearance. They are often made with a single gemstone, such as a sapphire or emerald, and a straight post that goes through the ear, typically with a rubber or metal backing to hold it in place.
Today, stud earrings accentuate outfits with a casual, elegant style, adding a bit of glam to any ensemble. Find an eclectic array of stud earrings on 1stDibs.
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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The mismatched, multiple-earring look may have started with fashion jewelry, but A-list fans have taken it to the next level.
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Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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The classic circle has appeared in countless variations over the centuries.