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Diamond Climber Earrings, 14K .50 Carat Diamond Earrings, Climb
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Earring Length: 18.9 millimeters Earring Width: 3.6 millimeters Clasp Type: Wire Diamond Total Weight: .50
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 50 Carats Spectacular Statement Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
magnificent on the ear with shimmering 50 carat of diamonds. Detachable Top & Bottoms. Diamonds: Qty 368
Category

20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Natural Yellow Cushion Diamond .50 Carat TW Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's classic diamond earrings. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow Gold setting with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emilio Jewelry .50 Carat Each Diamond Oval Hoop Earrings
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Fifth Avenue, Featuring the front diamonds .50 carat each, and the inside diamonds .40 carat each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

.50 Carat Diamond Onyx White Gold Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Roaring 1920's Art Deco onyx and diamond dangle earrings. 2 onyx dangles with 84 round brilliant
Category

Early 20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14kt White Gold Yellow and White Diamond Pave Earrings .50 Carat
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
.50 carat in total diamond weight. The post is a tread, and we have a broad yellow-gold friction
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold

18K White Diamond Pave Earrings .50 Carat Omega Back
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
" wide. The weight of diamonds is estimated at .50 carat. The quality of diamonds is VS-SI1 clarity and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Diamond Pave Earrings .50 Carat Omega Back
18K White Diamond Pave Earrings .50 Carat Omega Back
$1,320 Sale Price
20% Off
W 0.5 in L 0.75 in
.50 Ct Diamond Stud Earrings 14K White Gold Half Carat Round & Baguette Earrings
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning diamond stud earrings for a stunning woman! This design is unique, made with natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

.50 Carat Round Diamond Earrings 14K White Gold Elegant & Timeless
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified .50 Carat Each Diamond Cluster Earrings
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
earrings are sure to add even more class to the classy lady! D-f Gia Vs1-Vs2 .50 each Diamond Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique .50 carat diamond 14k rose gold and silver stud earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Circa 1840s. Center stone: 2 old European cut diamonds Weight: Approximately .50 carats Color: G-H
Category

Antique 1840s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

1/2 Carat Diamond Ear Climber 14K White Gold Three Bar .50 Ct Diamond Earrings
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Unique diamond earrings with bright white, sparkly natural diamonds! These earrings have a fun and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

.50 Carat Total Weight Diamond Outside Oval Hoop Earrings in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
oval-shaped hoop earrings feature a total of 24 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling .50 carats are
Category

2010s Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

.50 Carat Total Weight Diamond Outside Round Hoop Earrings in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
-shaped hoop earrings feature a total of 24 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling .50 carats are prong set
Category

2010s Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Martini Stud Earrings 1/2 Carat in 14K Gold, .50 Accent Stack LV
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
These fabulous diamond stud earrings are perfect for any ear. They look wonderful whether you wear
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

.50 Carat Pink and White Diamonds Double Heart Shape Earrings, 18 Karat Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
Beautifully crafted double heart shape diamond earrings featuring natural fancy pink and white
Category

1990s Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

.50 Carat Natural Round Diamonds Inside Out Hoop Earrings Button 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Mini Hoop, Snap button closure & Inside out .50ct. Natural diamonds Rounds, Full cut brilliants
Category

2010s American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

.50 Carat Natural Round Single Cut Diamond Stud Earrings 14 Karat Victorian
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Stud .50ct. Round, Single cut diamond earrings H-color Vs-2 clarity. 4mm wide 1.7
Category

2010s American Victorian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Tahitian Pearl and .50 Carat Diamonds Raised Cap Earrings 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Raised Sconce Cap. 11.65mm natural Tahitian Pearls Earrings Pinctada Mollusk, Black Lipped Oyster
Category

2010s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

.50 Carat Natural Diamonds Rolling Loop Rings Dangle Earrings 14 Karat Multi
Located in New York, NY
Rolling Rings circle loop earrings. The Modern Dangle. .50cts of natural round diamonds: G
Category

2010s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Emilio Jewelry .50 Carat Each Diamond Hoop
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
: The front of this hoop features 10 round natural half a carat each + diamonds of excellent fire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Emilio Jewelry .50 Carat Each Diamond Hoop
Emilio Jewelry .50 Carat Each Diamond Hoop
$20,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Dm 1 in
.50 Carat Total Pavé Diamond Heart Stud Earrings Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Total Carat Weight: 0.50 carats Diamond Color: H - I Diamond Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Earring Pair Weight: 2.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

.50 Ct Diamond Huggie Earrings 14K Yellow Gold Half Ct Baguette Diamond Huggies
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
With over half a carat of total diamond weight, these diamond huggies are the hottest design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Diamonds .50 Carats Stud Pair in 14K White Gold 1/2 Carat Total Lv
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
accent next to larger earrings! The total weight of these diamonds is 0.50 carats (or slightly more) with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval Diamonds .50 Carats Stud Pair in 14K Yellow Gold 1/2 Carat Total Lv
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
accent next to larger earrings! The total weight of these diamonds is 0.50 carats (or slightly more) with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Petite Ruby & Diamond Hinged Huggie Hoops, .50 Carats in 14K Yellow Gold Lv
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Red Gemstone Shape: Square Gemstone Total Weight: 0.35 Carats Diamond Number: 6 Diamond Clarity: VS
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Petite Ruby & Diamond Hinged Huggie Hoops, .50 Carats in 14K Yellow Gold Lv
Petite Ruby & Diamond Hinged Huggie Hoops, .50 Carats in 14K Yellow Gold Lv
$1,249 / item
H 0.48 in W 0.16 in D 0.56 in Dm 0.48 in
1950 Multicolored Sapphire Earing Sabaddini 50 Carat of Natural Sapphire
By Sabaddini
Located in New York, NY
sparkling row of diamonds that adds a touch of brilliance and elegance. The earrings are crafted with
Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

LB Exclusive 14 Karat Rose Gold .50 Carat VS1 G Color Diamond Oval Hoop Huggies
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Tastefully embellished with charmingly lustrous diamonds weighing in total 0.50ct, these
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

.50ct Natural Dome Heart Diamond Earrings 14kt
Located in New York, NY
Heart Dome wave diamond earrings. .50 carat natural round diamonds G color vs2 clarity 14kt
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

.50ct Natural Dome Heart Diamond Earrings 14kt
.50ct Natural Dome Heart Diamond Earrings 14kt
$3,500
W 1.19 in D 0.26 in L 0.91 in
.50ct. Natural Round Diamond Loop Link Earrings 18kt Clip
Located in New York, NY
Loop link diamond earrings. .50 carat natural round diamonds G color vs2 clarity 18kt yellow
Category

2010s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 2.0 Carat Natural Sapphire .50 Carat Diamond Long Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
down the main drop approx .50 Ct of Diamonds overall content full of shiny sparkle – rated as G VVS/VS
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Fabulous Deep Red Sardinia Coral .50 Carat Diamond Floret Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Coral Appeal Charming pair of timeless taste Coral and Diamond earrings Hand crafted of solid 18
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Sonia B. Designer Sonia Bitton .50 Carats Diamonds & 18kt Gold Flower Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
earrings feature 12 round brilliant cut diamonds totalling .50 carats of VS Clarity, with G color, diamonds
Category

20th Century American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sonia B. Designer Sonia Bitton .50 Carats Diamonds & 18kt Gold Flower Earrings
Sonia B. Designer Sonia Bitton .50 Carats Diamonds & 18kt Gold Flower Earrings
$1,775
H 0.8 in W 0.85 in D 0.3 in Dm 0.85 in L 0.85 in
Roberto Coin Granada 18 Karat Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings .50 Carat 17.5 Grams
By Roberto Coin
Located in Gainesville, FL
prong set diamonds for an estimated .50 carats total weight. We estimate the diamonds to be VS in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

9ct Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings 0.50ct Flower Cluster Studs Half Carat 50 Point
Located in Ilford, GB
Diamond cluster Studs set in 9ct gold straight from heart of London Hatton garden Hallmarked 375
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Stud Earrings

Buccellati Diamond Gold Leaf Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
2 tone 18 karat white and yellow gold leaf motif earrings consisting of approximately .50 carats of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald-cut Amethysts, Diamonds Drop Earrings
By James Martin Jewels Ltd.
Located in New York City, NY
Pr. 18kt. White Gold, Emerald-cut Amethysts approx. 13.80 carats, Diamonds approx. .50 carat Drop
Category

European Drop Earrings

1950s Carved Mother-of-Pearl, Ruby and Diamond Earrings
Located in Carmel, CA
, and .50 total carats of diamonds. These earrings feature a post style back and are made in 18k yellow
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pr. 18kt. White Gold, Pink Sapphires, Diamonds Drop Earrings
By James Martin Jewels Ltd.
Located in New York City, NY
Pr. 18kt. White Gold, Round Pink Sapphires 3.23 carats, Diamonds approx. .50 carat Drop Earrings
Category

European Drop Earrings

50 Carat Diamond Stud Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
brilliant cut diamonds totaling 0.50 carats. With a beautiful H color and I1-2 clarity, these diamonds are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

.50 Carat Diamond White Gold Huggie Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Simple .50 carat princess cut diamond huggie earrings in 14k white gold. 16 princess cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

.50 Carat Diamonds Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
WEIGHT: 1.10 grams total STONES: .50 carats total weight J color, SI1 clarity diamonds HALLMARKS
Category

Early 2000s American Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold

.50 Carat Diamond White Gold Lever Back Hoop Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Three row diamond post style lever back hoop earrings. 3 rows of 72 round diamonds 72 round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Stud Earrings .50 Carat
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Stud Earrings .50 ct. twt. These sparkling stud earrings each
Category

20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. .50 Carat Pave Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
1980 Tiffany Diamond earrings, Pave set Diamonds in center of a slightly hammered edge circles of
Category

Late 20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold .50 Carat Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k white gold Diamonds: 2 round brilliant cut = .50cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Stud Earrings .50 Carat Twt
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Stud Earrings .50 ct. twt.- These sparkling stud earrings each
Category

20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Stud Earrings .50 Carat Twt
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Stud Earrings .50 ct. twt.- These sparkling stud earrings each
Category

20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Stud Earrings 50 Carat Twt
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Stud Earrings .50 ct. twt.- These sparkling stud earrings each
Category

20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

.50 Carat 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Oval Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
earrings are made of classy 14K yellow gold and set with scintillating diamond stones that weigh in total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

.50 Carat Small 14 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Made of alluring 14K rose gold and gorgeously embellished with 0.50 carats of sublime diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

.50 Carats Total Weight Diamond-set Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
total STONES: .50 carats total weight I color, SI1 clarity diamonds HALLMARKS: 14k STOCK
Category

Vintage 1980s American Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold

.50 Carat 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Oval Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
design and remarkable craftsmanship, these gorgeous earrings also boast 0.50 carats of precious diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

.50 Carat 14 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Oval Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
carats of diamonds.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold .50 Carat Diamond Small Round Hoop Earrings
Located in Southampton, PA
tasteful appearance in these adorable earrings which boast 0.50 carats of charming brilliance.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Philippe Charriol 18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond .50 Carat Stud Earrings
By Philippe Charriol
Located in Baltimore, MD
Philippe Charriol 18 Karat White Gold Pave Natural Diamond .50 Carat Cluster Stud Earrings Metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

24 Carat, 50 Pointer Each Diamond Inside Out Hoop Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
24 Carat, 50 Pointer Each Diamond Inside Out Hoop Earrings 14 Karat White Gold A fabulous pair of
Category

2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold and .50 Carat Diamond Channel Set Hoop Earrings
Located in McLeansville, NC
' hoop design with channel set, full cut round diamonds weighing approximately .50 total carat down the
Category

Early 2000s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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50 Carat Diamond Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of 50 carat diamond earrings available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, White Gold and 18k Gold. Find a collection of 221 vintage versions or 531 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Pieces in our collection of 50 carat diamond earrings made by Contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by LB Exclusive, TJD and Luigi Ferrara are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for round cut 50 carat diamond earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and pear cut alternatives. If you’re browsing the variety of 50 carat diamond earrings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are 50 Carat Diamond Earrings?

Prices for 50 carat diamond earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $282 and can go as high as $550,000, while 50 carat diamond earrings, on average, fetch $3,380.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Earrings for You

In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.

Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.

Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.

While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.

Questions About 50 Carat Diamond Earrings
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Whether 1.3-carat diamond earrings are too small is a matter of personal opinion. A pair of earrings with a total carat weight of 1.3 is considered to be medium-sized. The smallest diamond earrings are around 0.25 carats, while the largest are 1.5 carats or more. Explore a wide range of diamond earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The term 1-carat diamond earrings means a pair of earrings set with diamond gemstones that have a total weight of 200 milligrams. Depending on the design, each earring may hold one diamond or several smaller gems. You'll find a variety of diamond gemstone earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The average cost of a pair of diamond stud earrings with a total carat weight of 1-carat is $2,495. Depending on the clarity, cut and color of the diamond, the price and other details may vary. On 1sDibs, shop for antique and vintage diamond earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The average cost of a pair of 1-carat diamond earrings is around $2,500. However, that price can change depending on the quality of the diamonds and the brand.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A good carat size for diamond stud earrings is usually between .25 carat and 1 carat for everyday wear. For nicer occasions it is worth going larger to over 1 carat in size.