Certified 9.47 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Milgrain Chandelier Drop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
GRS Certified 9.47 Carat total Burma Ruby and Diamond halo milgrain finish chandelier drop earrings.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Burmese Ruby and Diamond Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
These exquisite Burmese Ruby and Diamond earrings feature stunning oval-shaped rubies, each weighing approximately 0.90 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
AIG Certified 8.15 Carats Burma Rubies Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
So lovely and original style, from heart collection, design is very refined and chic. Earrings come in 18k gold with two pieces of Burma rubies, cabochon heart cut , of 8,15 carats,...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Rose Gold Leaf Branch Burma Ruby Diamond Drop Earrings
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Leaf Branch Burma Ruby Diamond Drop Earrings 122 Diamonds - 0.82 CT 2 Rubies - 1.38 CT 18K Rose Gold - 5.64 GM Our leaf branch drop earrings are stunning and could p...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
6.01 ct Natural Burma Ruby & Diamond Earrings, 18k White Gold
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite earrings featuring 8 oval-shaped natural Burma rubies totaling 6.01 ct, each surrounded by a halo of 94 round brilliant diamonds weighing 0.86 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified Unheated Burmese Blue Sapphire Diamond Chalcedony Drop Earrings
Located in Denver, CO
The sparkling gem-encrusted flowers are surrounded by a halo of carved Chalcedony. Each earring is suspended elegantly from a line of diamonds.
Chalcedony, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
6.22 Carat Pigeon Blood Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Stud Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A new pair of ruby and diamond earring studs from Rewa. At the center are two rubies weighing 3.22 and 3.00 carats each — Burmese, natural, and untreated by heat, of Pigeon Blood qu...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.65 Carat Pigeon Blood Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Stud Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A new pair of ruby and diamond earring studs from Rewa. At the center are two rubies weighing 3.35 and 4.30 carats each — Burmese, natural, and untreated by heat, of Pigeon Blood qu...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Burmese Sapphire and diamond earrings, French, 1988.
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier Paris Burmese Sapphire and diamond earrings. A matching pair, each centrally set with an oval old cut natural unenhanced Burmese sapphire in open back claw settings, one appr...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
No-Heat Burmese Ruby Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings, AGL Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sublime pair of vintage earrings featuring 2 rare unheated Burmese rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
16.14 Carat Pigeon Blood Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Stud Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A new pair of ruby and diamond chandelier earrings from Rewa. There are 8 rubies weighing a total of 16.14 carat approximately.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Important Art Deco Earrings with Burmese Rubies NO HEAT and Diamonds
Located in Milano, MI
Main Features: Period: Art Deco Materials: Platinum and 18ct gold Rubies: Natural unheated Burmese rubies, approx. 2.5 ct total Diamonds: Old-cut, approx. 1.80 ct total Diamond qual...
Diamond, Ruby
No heat Burma Blue Sapphire Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
No heat Burma Blue Sapphire Earrings This pair of extremely attractive earrings consist of a pair of matched sapphire stones from the mines in Myanmar or Burma.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Italian 1980s 18k Gold Stud Earrings with Diamonds and Burmese Rubies
Located in London, GB
This delightful pair of stud earrings are made of 18k gold and adorned with diamonds and Burmese rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
4.00 ctw Diamond & No-Heat Burmese Ruby Gold-Topped Platinum Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Designed as sculptural double flowers, each earring centers a Burmese ruby certified by AGL as no heat, surrounded by pavé-set round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
6.19 Carat Pigeon Blood Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Stud Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A new pair of ruby and diamond earring studs from Rewa. There are 22 rubies weighing a total of 6.19 carat approximately.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Natural Edwardian Burmese Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
Edwardian Burmese ruby and diamond drop earrings. A matching pair each set with one drop shape old cut natural unenhanced Burmese ruby in an open back rubover setting, two in total w...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$994Sale Price|35% Off
Vintage rose cut diamond Burma Ruby oxidized silver Earring studs
Located in Delhi, DL
------------------------------------------------- *DETAILS- ( RD1230) ------------------------------------------------- - Metal: Silver -Metal purity- 925 sterling silver -Metal colo...
Ruby, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
Natural Burmese Jadeite & Color Diamond Earrings, 18K Yellow Gold, Austy Lee
By Austy Lee
Located in Hong Kong, HK
At the heart of each earring rests a luminous drop‑shaped Natural Burmese Jadeite (Type A), glowing with serene clarity.
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Enamel
GIA Unheated Burma Sapphire & Diamond Vintage Earrings in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
Unheated Burma Sapphires and Diamond Vintage Earrings in Platinum and White Gold Vintage Sapphire Earrings feature natural oval blue Sapphires, weighing 3.64 carats and 3.67 carats ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
18K White Gold Natural Burmese Sapphire Tabij and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
They feature natural Sapphire Tabij drops totaling 29.80 carats, sourced from Burma (Myanmar). Accented by twelve round diamonds totaling 0.11 carats, traditionally mined in India,...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
GRS Certified 2.08 Carat Burma Ruby Pigeon Blood And Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant pair of ruby and diamond earrings from Rewa Jewels is made in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Burma Ruby Round and Diamond Baguette Hoop Earrings in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous GIA Burma ruby rounds with good quality white diamond baguettes. Handmade in platinum. Comes with GIA certificate.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$272Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage look Natural diamonds Burma ruby bow sterling silver earrings studs
Located in Delhi, DL
This pair of earrings have natural real diamonds and real natural ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
ART-DECO Dangle Style Earrings In Platinum 9.30 CTW Burma Ruby & Diamond.
Located in Miami, FL
This is an exceptionally striking, magnificent pair of antique Art Deco-style ruby and diamond tiered pendant drop earrings masterfully crafted in solid platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Exclusive Certified 8, 33 of Burma Rubies and Diamonds on Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite design, so chic and refined for this amazing earrings in 18k with two natural Burma rubies 4,43 ct and natural diamonds 3,90 ct .
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 4.43 Carat Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are two center oval rubies, with the total weight of 4.43 carat - Every ruby has been tested and certified by GIA (Gemological Institute of America) as natural rubies from ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unheated 2.05ct Burma Ruby Platinum Earrings & Cert
Located in bangkok, TH
A Simply lovely matched pair of Unheated Burma Rubies from the famed gem mines of Mogok in Burma (Myanmar) totalling 2.05ct, set in this solid antique-style platinum setting and surr...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Burma A.G.L Certified Ruby and Diamond Chandelier Drop Earrings
Located in Bethesda, MD
A truly magnificent pair of oval ruby and diamond drop earrings, The earrings are a real show stopper with vivid red rubies and sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20 carat No Heat Burmese Ruby Diamond floral Stud Earrings 18k Gold
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
Burmese No-Heat Ruby & Diamond Floral Earrings in 18K Gold – 14.92 Carats A radiant pair of high jewelry earrings showcasing exceptional Burmese rubies in an elegant floral clust...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
0.845Ct Burma unheated Ruby and Natural diamond 2 ways stud earring
Located in Singapore, SG
Features: Main Gemstone - Ruby Total Carat Weight (2pcs) - 0.845Ct Measurement of ruby - 4.3x3.9x2.5~ 4.3x3.9x2.1 mm Cut - Oval Clarity - VS (Eye Clean) Color- Vivid Red Treatment -...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Pave Diamond and Burma Ruby Shepherd Hoop Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
With proper care, these earrings will maintain their luster and value. These 14K Yellow Gold Pave Diamond & Burma Ruby Shepherd Hoop Earrings are a rare opportunity to own a piece th...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Total 1.96Ct Unheated Burma (Mogok) Blue Sapphire Earring with Natural diamonds
Located in Singapore, SG
Features : Main Gemstone (2pcs)- Sapphire Total Carat Weight (2pcs) - 1.96 Ct Measurement of sapphire - 6.2x4.9x3.8mm, 6x4.8x3.1mm Cut - Mixed and oval Clarity - VS (Eye Clean) ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Price Upon Request
Moiseikin 18 Karat Gold Diamond Burmese Spinel Earrings
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Each blossom possesses an electric pink spinel from Burma as if it is the heart. The pavilion of each stone on petals reflects the light to give unusual shining effect while enhancin...
Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Burma Ruby & Diamond Flower Baguette Suite Set 19.15 ct Earrings & Ring Platinum
Located in Great Neck, NY
Platinum Burmese Ruby & Diamond High Jewelry Suite – 19.15 Carats (Earrings + Ring) An extraordinary platinum Burmese ruby and diamond high-jewelry suite, composed of a pair of ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.80 Carat Burma No Heat Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Earrings
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
An epitome of prestige and refinement, these GIA-certified 2.80-carat Burma no-heat pink sapphire and diamond earrings are an extraordinary confluence of rarity, craftsmanship, and h...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
$19,998Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum & Gold 16.47ctw GIA Vivid Burma Ruby Diamond Chandelier Dangle Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (42) Natural Genuine Rubies - Pear Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Red Color - Burma - Heated - Gorgeous Quality - 9.17ctw (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Comple...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GRS Certified 8.00 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The earrings are also composed 20 round diamonds with a total weight of 3.28 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Burmese Peridot 4.12 Carat Top Quality & Diamond Designer Cocoon 18K Earring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
The current earring is set in 18K gold and has 4.12 carats of Burmese Peridot.
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 2.19 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond White Gold Earring Studs
Located in New York, NY
These stunning earrings feature beautifully set diamonds encircling oval shaped rubies, one weighing 1.00 carat and the other longer oval weighing 1.19 carats. The longer oval stone ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Roman Malakov 3.11 Carats Total Round Cut Burmese Ruby & Diamond Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A stylish pair of earrings, featuring Burmese rubies weighing 1.39 carats total and round white diamonds weighing 1.72 carats total with F Color and SI Clarity, set on a four-prong s...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$31,200Sale Price|20% Off
3.66ct GIA Red Burmese Spinel & Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold
By SONYA K.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These one-of-a-kind earrings embody a rare and radiant harmony. Each pair features untreated cushion-cut Burmese spinels—known in the trade as “Jedi” spinels for their electric red g...
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 8.51 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Dangling Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The earrings are also composed 64 pear shaped diamonds with a total weight of 4.08 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 7.37 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Chandelier Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The earrings are also composed 16 round and pear shaped diamonds with a total weight of 1.72 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 9.27 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Chandelier Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The earrings are also composed 64 marquise and pear shaped diamonds with a total weight of 6.90 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold Oval Burmese Ruby Cts 1.17 and South African Diamond Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These earrings showcase two oval Burmese rubies totaling 1.17 carats, their rich red hue long celebrated as a symbol of courage and eternal love.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 2.46 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
These features act as a geological fingerprint, verifying the rubies' authentic earth-born heritage from Myanmar. These earrings are a timeless investment in elegance, perfectly blen...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.82 Carat Burma Ruby, Emerald And Diamond Earrings In 18K White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant pair of Burmese ruby, emerald and diamond earrings from Rewa Jewels is made in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.78 Carat Burma Ruby And Diamond Earrings In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant pair of ruby and diamond earrings from Rewa Jewels is made in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold Princess‑Cut Burmese Ruby Cts 0.44 and Diamond Baguette Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The square design features 42 round diamonds (0.43 cts), 8 baguette diamonds (0.64 cts), and 2 pear‑shaped diamonds (0.20 cts), all sourced from South Africa for brilliance and clari...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Burmese Ruby (0.60ct) & Diamond Halo Style Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Dazzling & eye-catching, this pair of studs features top quality Natural Gemstones: Each centrally set with a Natural Burmese Ruby – the most desirable type of Ruby, of vivid pink...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 8.16 Carat Burma No Heat Vivid Red Ruby Diamond Platinum Earrings
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
8.16 ct Burma No Heat Vivid Red Ruby & Diamond Chandelier Earrings (GIA Certified) Indulge in commanding elegance with these breathtaking chandelier earrings, showcasing 8.16 carats...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Gubelin Certified 2.51 Carat Burma No Heat Blue Sapphire White Diamond Earrings
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
An epitome of prestige and refinement, these Gübelin-certified 2.51-carat Burma no-heat sapphire and diamond earrings are an extraordinary confluence of rarity, craftsmanship, and in...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
AIG Certified 5.20 Carats Burma Rubies 4.40 Carat Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent earrings come in 18k gold with 2 pieces of Natural Burma Rubies of 5,20 carats, in spectacular vibrant color, in perfect shape, common heated, and Natural Diamonds of 4,...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
BUNDA 1.51ct Burmese Rubies and 0.36ct Diamond Earrings in 18k white gold
By Ben Bunda
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Characteristics of Ruby: 2 = 1.51ct. Provenance: Burma (Myanmar) Characteristics of diamonds: 24 = 0.36ct, F colour, VS clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Lacloche Frères Important Art Deco Burma Ruby Diamond Earrings and Clip Brooches
By Lacloche Freres
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional pair of Lacloche Freres clip brooches (convertible to earrings) from the Art Deco prime 1930s period featuring diamonds and Burma rubies set in platinum and 18 karat whit...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
IGI Certified 3.01 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Earrings in 18K Pink Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Exquisite 18k Pink Gold Earrings with Intense Pink-Red Burmese Rubies and Sparkling Diamonds These stunning earrings showcase the captivating beauty of natural Burmese rubies, renow...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
AIG Certified 4.00 Carat Burma Rubies 3.40 Carat Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Whether paired with a classic outfit or a bold look, they'll always stand out. Stunning earrings come in 18k gold with 2 pieces of Natural Burma Rubies of 4,00 carats, in perfect cus...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GIA 3.55 cts Natural Burma Rubies & 0.85 cts Diamonds 14K WG Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Center Stones: Ruby • Total Weight: 3.55 carats • Color: Red • Color Intensity: Strong • Dimensions: 9.02 × 6.79 mm, 9.00 × 6.75 mm • Origin: Myanmar (Burma) • Treatment: Heated • Qu...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
AIG Certified 4.95 Ct Burma Rubies 2.15 Ct Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive Burma Ruby and Diamonds earrings, in sophisticated and romantic design.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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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