Blue and White Diamond Cluster Earrings 0.4 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Blue Diamond: 0.24 Carats (Treatment: Irradiation) White Diamond: 0.16 Carats Metal: Sterling Silve...
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
$602Sale Price|20% Off
14KT White Gold Round Diamond Cushion-Shaped Earrings Cluster Stud
Located in Antwerp, BE
The earrings feature a cluster of small, round diamonds set closely together to create the brilliant appearance and square shape of a much larger, single Round-cut diamond.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$602Sale Price|20% Off
14KT Yellow Gold Round Diamond Cushion-Shaped Earrings Cluster Stud
Located in Antwerp, BE
The earrings feature a cluster of small, round diamonds set closely together to create the brilliant appearance and square shape of a much larger, single Round-cut diamond.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of Platinum and Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of platinum and diamond earrings. Designed as a cluster of pear shaped and marquise cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
14K White Gold Floral Cluster Diamond Stud Earrings with Screwbacks
Located in New York, NY
Classic and elegant, these diamond stud earrings are a must-have look any woman will adore. Created in 14K white gold, each earring features a glistening flower-shaped composite of s...
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
18K Gold Zambia Emerald & Yellow Diamond Marquise Oval Cluster Earrings 5.28ct
Located in Great Neck, NY
A refined pair of Winston-style cluster earrings, beautifully crafted in solid 18K gold and designed to sit flat and elegantly on the ear.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18...
Edwardian 2.00ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Earrings, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
These stunning Edwardian earrings feature a pair of unheated sapphires surrounded by old cut diamonds. The sapphires each weigh 1.00 carat a piece and are an intense blue colour. Env...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
$7,680Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k White Gold Diamond Cluster Earrings Weighing 2.10 Carats
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: main stone:DIAMONDS additional:- diamonds:14 PCS carat total weight: 2.10 ctw color:G-H clarity:SI metal:14K GOLD TYPE: earrings ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Earrings Studs 14K White Gold Cluster 1.12 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Earrings Studs 14K White Gold Cluster 1.12 TDW This pair of diamond cluster studs is crafted in solid 14K White Gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.60ct Natural Fancy Color Diamonds Clip Cocktail Cluster Earrings 14kt*
Located in New York, NY
1.60ct. Natural Fancy color diamonds clip earrings. Fancy Yellow, Orange, Brown, and olive. Vs-1 Vs-2 & Si-1 clarity. Oval and rounds, full cuts. Selected from the finest col...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,380Sale Price|63% Off
Pink Sapphire, White Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Earrings in Platinum
Located in Kuala Lumpur, MY
Material: Platinum; Brilliant cut natural pink sapphires Length: 11mm x 14mm Weight: Approx 4.2g A luminous duet of color and light, these elegant earrings are centered around a pa...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum
Antique French Cluster Old European Cut Diamond Earrings 3.50 ct.
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A pair of 18kt yellow and white gold antique French earrings each set in the centre with an old European cut diamond estimated to weigh 0.75ct and surrounded by 8 old European cut di...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
William Goldberg GIA 14.90cttw Diamond Orchid Flower Cluster Platinum Earrings
By William Goldberg
Located in Miami, FL
Each earring showcases a cluster of five pear-shaped diamonds, ranging from 2 carats to 1 carat , arranged in a delicate flower formation.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The halo of diamond surrounding this stone measure a total of 8pts per earring.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
14k Yellow Gold 1/2 Cttw Diamond Cluster Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Each piece comes alive with five dazzling clusters of natural diamonds, known for their entrancing H-I color and SI2-I1 clarity a symphony of light with every turn of the head.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.50 Carat Diamond High Dome Cluster 18k White Gold Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
A striking display of brilliance and dimension, these high dome cluster earrings feature approximately 1.50 carats of sparkling full cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2.01 - 2.20 Carat Diamond Cluster Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
By ADA Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Classic and elegant, these diamond cluster earrings bring timeless brilliance to any look.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.75 - 2.80 Carat Diamond Cluster Earrings in 14K White Gold
By ADA Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Classic and elegant, these diamond cluster earrings bring timeless brilliance to any look.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.75 - 2.80 Carat Diamond Cluster Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
By ADA Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Classic and elegant, these diamond cluster earrings bring timeless brilliance to any look.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.01 - 2.20 Carat Diamond Cluster Earrings in 14K White Gold
By ADA Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Classic and elegant, these diamond cluster earrings bring timeless brilliance to any look.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Gemstone and 0.48 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
These impressive antique gemstone cluster earrings are supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Moonstone, Quartz, Ruby, Yellow Gold
2.04 Carat Diamond Pave Cluster White Gold Crescent Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Crescent shaped diamond earrings. 2.04 carat micro pave round diamonds set in 14k white gold settings. Circa 1960's 8 round brilliant cut diamonds G-H SI, approx. .80ct 76 single cu...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$714Sale Price / item|30% Off
18k Gold Square Studs Diamond Emerald Cut Stud Earrings Diamond Cluster
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Emerald Cut Stud Earrings in 18k Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold. These Dainty Stud Earrings are made of 18k solid gold featuring shiny brilliant round cut natural diamon...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Block-Style Diamond Cluster Earrings Made in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Webster, NY
Omega-back diamond cluster block-style earrings in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Earrings 1.08 cts 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Metal: 18kt Yellow Gold Weight: 3.2 Grams Gemstone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Brilliant/ Baguette Total Carat Weight: 1.08 CT Number of Diamonds:26 Average Clarity: VS Colour...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold .75 Carat Round-Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Make a statement with these amazing 3/4 carat round diamond cluster stud earrings, crafted of beautiful 14-karat heart Yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
14k 585 White Gold Round Cut Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Round Cut Diamond Cluster Stud White Earrings Metal Type: 14K 585 White Gold Total Item Weight: 2.58 Grams Closure: Pushback 1: Natural Diamond Weight: 1.12 Ct.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Heart Cluster Stud Earrings .25ct 14K White & Yellow Gold Mined Diamonds
Located in Dearborn, MI
Diamond Heart Cluster Stud Earrings .25ct 14K White & Yellow Gold Mined Diamonds $120 in Gold Value Alone 100% Natural Mined Diamonds .25 Carat Diamond Weight 14K White &...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian style rose cut diamond 18k yellow gold cluster earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These dramatic Victorian-style cluster earrings evoke the romance of antique design with a bold, elongated silhouette that gracefully frames the face.
Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Peter Suchy 2.12 Carat Diamond Gold Double Cluster Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Designed by Peter Suchy, these elegant dangle earrings feature a striking double cluster design set with 24 sparkling diamonds totaling 2.12 carats.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.76ct Natural Ruby Diamond Dangle Chandelier cluster pendant earrings 14kt*
Located in New York, NY
Chandelier Statement Ruby Diamonds Dangling throughout 4.00ct. Natural Red Rubies. Rubies: Rounds & Full Cuts. Transparent, clean clarity & even red. 3.76cts of round d...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Processed Gemstone Diamond Cluster Dangle Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Processed Gemstone Diamond Cluster Dangle Earrings 18 Karat White Gold features two octagon shape green gemstone with diamond cluster set in leaf shape set in between them making dan...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.50 Ct Natural Emerald 1.73 Ct Diamond Diamond Cluster Earrings, 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
"This pair of earrings is designed as a emerald diamond halo cluster earrings, combining 2.50 carats of natural emeralds with 1.73 carats of natural diamond accents.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Rose Cut Diamond Filigree Cluster Antique Earrings Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Antique earrings crafted in 18K white gold, featuring rose cut and single cut diamonds set in a delicate filigree cluster design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18KT Yellow Gold Diamond Drop Earrings with Flower Cluster Design
Located in New York, NY
Metal: 18KT Yellow Gold Gemstones: Round Cut Diamonds Diamond Weight: 0.30CT-TW Diamond Quality: G Color / VS Clarity Design: Vertical Diamond Bar with Flower Cluster Drop Back Type:...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.2 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, these beautiful stud earrings are hand set with 2.2 carats of sparkling diamonds. Available in white, rose and yellow gold. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront ...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Cluster Dangly Earrings
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
These sparkly old mine cut diamond cluster earrings hold a total of approximately 1.20ct between them.
Diamond, Gold
$3,060Sale Price / item|20% Off
Black Diamond Floral Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold with Clustered Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Studs create a subtle beauty while showcasing the colors of the natural precious gemstones and illuminating diamonds making a statement. Round cut black diamond studs in 18K gold. E...
Black Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Antique Basaltic Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Earrings in White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive pair of antique 1.30 carat untreated Basaltic sapphire and 2.10 carat diamond, 18k white gold and platinum set cluster earrings; part of our diverse g...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Round Diamond Stud Earrings 10k Yellow Gold Cluster Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage diamond cluster stud earrings crafted in 10k yellow & white gold (circa 1980s).
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Black White South Sea and Tahitian Pearl Diamond Earrings Cluster*
Located in New York, NY
15mm Natural South Sea Pearl & Tahitian Pearl The Black White classic Cluster Dangle White / Cream Color Grey / Black color 4.00ct. diamonds G-color, Vs-2 clarity. Measures...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sophia D Pearl and Diamond Cluster Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Pearl cluster earrings featuring layers of delicate seed pearls accented by 1.21 carats of natural diamonds, set in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Blue Aquamarine & Diamond Floral Cluster Stud Earrings in 18K Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The intricate, multi-stone composition combined with polished white gold creates a bold, statement-making earring with vintage-inspired charm. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Metal: 18K Whit...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Leaf Cluster Cocktail Earrings 8.62ct 18K White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Leaf Cluster Cocktail Earrings 8.62ct 18K White Gold Metal: 18K White Gold Sapphire Weight: 8.62 Carats Diamond Weight: 3.00 Carats Style: Sapphire Cluster ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
14K Gold Natural Diamond and Peridot Floral Cluster Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Diamond and Peridot Vintage Style Floral Cluster Drop Earrings embody timeless romance and refined elegance.
Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Ruby Diamond Floral Cluster Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These Ruby Floral Earrings showcase oval center rubies surrounded by sparkling diamond petals and a vibrant outer ruby halo, creating an elegant floral composition. Inspired by Art D...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings #21469
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings These sparkling stud earrings each feature four round brilliant cut diamonds bezel set in classic 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 10.00 carat amethyst diamond 18k yellow gold cluster earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A magnificent pair of turn-of-the-century treasures, these Victorian cluster earrings showcase two richly saturated oval amethysts totaling approximately 10.00 carats.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Floral Snowflake Cluster Halo Stud Earrings - Single 1.00ctw Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Single Color: I - J Clarity: I3 Total Carats: 1.00ctw Style: Cluster Halo Stud Fastening Type: Butterfly Closures Theme: ...
Diamond
1.40 Carat Diamond 10 Karat White Gold Cluster Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 10-karat gold, these beautiful stud earrings are hand set with 1.40 carats of sparkling diamonds. Available in white, rose and yellow gold. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond Flower Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
14 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond Flower Cluster Stud Earrings Metal: 14k white gold Weight: 1.70 grams Diamonds: Approx. 0.50 CTW H-I SI round natural diamonds Diameter: 6mm
Diamond, White Gold
Marquise Cut Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings, 1.98 Carat Total
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple and unique pair of stud earrings, featuring 1.98 carats total of marquise cut diamonds with E-F Color and VS-SI Clarity. Beautifully set on a flower like design. Finely made...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
9.55ct natural ruby diamonds cluster earrings 18k Circular Dome Omega Clips*
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Cluster Raised Dome Circular Clip Earrings. 3.50ct.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,919Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern Natural Green Amethyst Cabochon & Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings 18K Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Masterfully crafted in 18K gold, these Green Amethyst & Diamond Cluster Leverback Earrings feature a round green amethyst cabochon in a four-prong mount, anchored by a triangular clu...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
1.35 Ct Natural Marquise Diamond Leaf Cluster Earrings, 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
"This pair of earrings is built around a marquise diamond leaf cluster earrings composition, set with 1.35 carats of natural diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,559Sale Price / item|20% Off
Mid-Century Natural Blue Turquoise & Diamond Floral Gold Cluster Stud Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Masterfully crafted in 18K white gold, these Turquoise & Diamond Floral Cluster Stud Earrings feature alternating pear-shaped turquoise and diamond stones in a bold floral pattern.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A pair of timeless and classy 18 K white Gold cluster earclips set with 54 brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately 4.20 ct, G color , vs clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Green Tourmaline Diamond Gold Cluster Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Oval cabochon tourmaline and round diamond cluster dangle earrings. Hand twisted 18k gold wire with two oval center tourmalines and diamond dangle sections.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, White Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The halo of diamond surrounding this stone measure a total of 11pts per earring.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
GIA Certified 3.83ct Round & Pear Diamond Cluster Earrings in 18k Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Certified Round & Pear Diamond Cluster Earrings 3.83 ctw in 18k White Gold Diamond Cluster Earrings feature all GIA certified diamonds: 6 Pear Brilliant Diamonds and 2 Roun...
Diamond, White Gold, 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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