18k White Gold 49.32tcw Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These earrings are an exceptionally bold and highly expressive gemstone pair, designed in a dramatic cluster form with drop pendants that give them remarkable scale and movement.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cluster Bulb Drop Shape Earrings for Women 14k Solid Gold Diamond Earring
Located in Chicago, IL
Cluster Bulb Drop Shape Earrings for Women 14k Solid Gold Diamond Earring A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco 4.00ct Diamond Leaf Cluster Earrings, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This striking pair of Art Deco leaf cluster earrings, have been masterfully crafted and exude timeless elegance.
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sugarloaf Cabochon Sapphire, Diamond and Platinum Cluster Earrings, 2.83 Carats
Located in London, GB
A pair of modern sapphire and diamond cluster earrings, set with a pair of sugarloaf cabochon-cut sapphires, with a total weight of 2.83 carats, each with a surrounding cluster of tw...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in London, GB
The rubies are accompanied by a cluster of claw set marquise shaped diamonds and round brilliant cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of 1.68ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold & Natural Diamond Cluster Hoop Earrings (~2.4cttw)
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stone Information - Primary Stone(s): Diamond - Origin: Natural - Clarity: I1 - Color Grade: H - Cut: Round - Color: White - # of Stones: 20 - Carat Weight (ea): ~0.06ct/ea - Total ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
11.33 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k gold and silver with 2 Old European cut center Diamonds, one weighing 3.16 carats, and the other weighing 2.95 carats. The earrings features jackets with 10 Old...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Natural Diamond Earrings 14K Gold Cluster Pear Shape 4.11 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Earrings 14K Gold Cluster Pear Shape 4.11 TDW These estate diamond earrings are crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold Each earring is studded with 137 round cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,105 / item
0.39ct Diamond 14K Gold Petal Cluster Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Petal Cluster 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Drop Earrings, crafted in 14K gold, feature a stunning cascade of natural diamonds that radiate brilliant sparkle.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Nina Zhou Celestial 8.12 ctw Turquoise & Diamond Cluster Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Discover Nina Zhou Celestial 8.12 ctw Turquoise & Diamond Cluster Earrings in Yellow Gold. These stunning earrings feature an enchanting combination of vibrant turquoise cabochon...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
【Conchéa】Flamingo Pink Conch Pearl & Diamond Cluster Earrings — 6.36ct
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
A masterpiece of rarity and refinement, these Conchéa earrings center two perfectly matched flamingo pink conch pearls, totaling 6.36 carats. Each pearl displays an intense, vivid fl...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
$2,360Sale Price / item|20% Off
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings .80pts
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold diamond cluster stud earrings .80pts., containing 200 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing .80pts.
Diamond, 14k 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.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Contemporary Natural Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Cluster Stud Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
These elegant earrings are crafted from 14-karat yellow gold and feature a cluster of sparkling brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century 18K Gold Emerald Diamond Cluster Earrings, 1.9ct
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and diamond cluster earrings, centering on vibrant green round-cut emeralds arranged in a domed pavé, encircled by radiating brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian 3.63 carat diamond 14k yellow gold cluster earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These Victorian 14k gold earrings sparkle with 3.63 carats of old mine cut diamonds in a romantic, antique silhouette full of historical charm.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Flower Cluster Halo Stud Earrings 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Total Weight: 2.9 Grams Diamond Count: 38 brilliant cut Earring Diameter: 10.3 mm Diamond Carat Weight: ~ 1.00 carats Diamond Col...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Michael Kneebone Golden Beryl Pearl Diamond Flower Cluster earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A compilation of gems come together to create these cluster earrings. Pear shaped golden beryls (origin: Brazil) of exquisite color and form are complimented by white button pearls.
Beryl, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond Cluster Gold 10.5mm Vintage Stud Earrings Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Vintage Pave Diamond Cluster 10.5mm Stud Earrings. Pave Hand set with Round Diamonds, weighing 1.00tcw and Hand crafted in 14K White Gold.
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Victorian 3.50ct Diamond Cluster Earrings, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the Victorian period, these diamond cluster earrings are truly beautiful. Hand crafted in 18 carat yellow gold they feature a 0.50 carat old cut diamonds at the centre...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
14k Two Tone X Design Pave Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your elegance with these stunning 14k Yellow and White Gold Earrings, adorned with approximately 3 carats total weight of dazzling diamonds. Crafted with precision, these ear...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.57 Carat Round Cluster Diamond Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic design of diamond earrings has 22 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.57 carats. The Clarity of the diamonds is SI and the Color is F. The total carat weight of the earrings...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue and White Diamond Cluster Earrings 0.64 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Blue Diamond: 0.36 Carats (Treatment: Irradiation) White Diamond: 0.28 Carats Metal: Sterling Silve...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Cluster Diamond 14K White Gold Teardrop Dangle Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exude understated elegance with the Cluster Diamond 14K White Gold Teardrop Dangle Earrings.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Nina Zhou 4.30 ctw Diamond & Aquamarine Moonstone Cluster Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Discover the ethereal beauty of Nina Zhou's Aquamarine Moonstone Diamond Earrings, where the magic of the moon and the depth of the ocean unite in a symphony of elegance. Crafted i...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamond Cluster Huggie Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Huggie Earrings with Round Diamonds 0.40 TDW. 2.77 grams total weight.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Diamond Stud Earrings 9kt Yellow Gold Floral Cluster 0.20ct Natural
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautifully elegant natural diamond flower stud earrings, crafted in 9ct yellow gold and set with seven sparkling round-cut natural diamonds in each floral-style setting.
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,894 / item
Cluster Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Teardrop Dangle Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These stunning diamond drop earrings are crafted in 14K Yellow or White Gold and feature a dazzling mix of natural diamonds, including fancy diamonds. With a total weight of 0.60CT f...
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Roman Malakov 1.10 Carat Round Diamond Cluster Stud Earring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic pair of stud earrings, showcasing a cluster of round brilliant diamonds weighing 1.10 carats total with F-G Color and VS-SI Clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 4.60 Carat Matching Diamond Cluster Circular Earrings Omega*
Located in New York, NY
Clusters Match GIA 1.10ct. Natural Diamonds & 3.50ct. Natural diamonds Report # 2151846842 & 2151849625 H-color & Vs-2 clarity Excellent Cuts, Polish & Symmetr...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
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
$532Sale Price|20% Off
Blue and White Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings in 10k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Blue and White Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings in 10k White Gold These stud earrings are crafted in 10k white gold and feature square clusters of round blue and white diamonds.
White Diamond, Blue Diamond, White Gold
4.84ct Natural Vibrant Green Emerald Diamond Cluster Earrings Dangle 14K**
Located in New York, NY
Earrings are .54 inch wide lower cluster Total Length: 1.16 Inch Comfortable omega clip $12,700 Appraisal Certificate to accompany
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Diamond & Pearl Daisy Cluster Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Daisy Earrings 18ct Yellow Tested Circa 1910 Fabulous, Edwardian diamond earrings.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Illusion Cluster Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
With these exquisite illusion cluster earrings, style and glamour are in the spotlight.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Diamond Earrings Cluster Studs by Odelia 14K Gold 1.10 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Earrings Cluster Studs by Odelia 14K Gold 1.10 TDW These beautiful estate solid 14K Yellow gold earrings (stamped) can be worn anytime, anywhere, and will make the most luxu...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue and White Diamond Cluster Earrings 0.64 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Blue Diamond: 0.36 Carats (Treatment: Irradiation) White Diamond: 0.28 Carats Metal: Sterling Silve...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Diamond Cluster Earrings 1.00 Carats Set In 14K White Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Diamond Cluster Earrings 1.0 Carats 14K White Gold Center Stone Round Diamond weighs 0.42 carats Small Round Diamond weighs 0.58 carat Total Carat Weight of Diamonds 1.0 carats F...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Vintage Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 26 round brilliant cut = 3.38cttw Color: G / H Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: earrings measure 25.50mm long Weight: 6.58 grams
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
1.7 Carat Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
These exquisite diamond cluster stud earrings, totaling approximately 1.7 carats in weight, offer a sophisticated blend of vintage charm and brilliant sparkle.
Diamond, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold 1.25ctw Natural Round Brilliant Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 1.25ctw Natural Round Brilliant Diamond Cluster Earrings Style: Diamond Cluster Earring Material: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: Features approximately 1.25 carat...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,660Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Cluster Leverback Earrings in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond Cluster Leverback Earrings in 14k White Gold These earrings are crafted in 14k white gold and feature round diamonds arranged in circular cluster settings.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Portuguese Diamond and Gold Cluster Earrings, 4.50 Carats
Located in London, GB
A pair of Portuguese diamond cluster earrings, comprised of three tiered diamond clusters set with old cut and round brilliant cut diamonds, mounted in gold, with later Portuguese 80...
Diamond, Gold
Contemporary 5.10ct Oval Sapphire and Diamond Scallop Edge Cluster Earrings
Located in London, England
A gorgeous pair of contemporary sapphire and diamond cluster earrings set in platinum and 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18K White Gold Baguette & Round Diamond Floral Cluster Earrings – 2.39CTS
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pair of finely crafted 18K white gold floral cluster earrings featuring an elegant combination of baguette and round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This earrings feature 0.32 carat of round diamonds. The center contains 2 round diamonds and with a diamond halo on the outside. Earrings are set in 14 karat white gold. A simply ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Round-Cut Diamond Floral Cluster Heart Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Stunning and elegant, these composite diamond earrings shimmer with 1 1/4 carat of genuine, shimmering diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
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
Tiffany & Co. 8.14 CTW Diamond Sapphire Platinum Vintage Cluster Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a clustered halos centering pear cut sapphires with surrounds of round brilliant cut diamonds Sapphires weigh approximately 3.30 carat total - transparent medium blue in ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
14K White Gold and Round Diamond Flower Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: 14 round cut= 0.28cttw Color: H-I Clarity: SI2-I1 Dimensions: the earrings measure 7.60mm in diameter Fastenings: friction backs ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$6,656Sale Price / item|20% Off
Everyday Classic Cluster Diamond White Gold Diamond Stud Earrings for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Earrings (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 8-RND 55-0,91-4/5 Diamond 2-RND 49-0,4-4/5 Weight 1.92 gram With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NA...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.10Ct Basaltic Sapphire and 3.30Ct Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
These impressive antique cluster earrings are supplied with an independent diamond grading report card*.
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Opal Cluster Earrings in 18k Gold
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
These one-of-a-kind earrings feature a harmoniously asymmetric arrangement of diamonds, emeralds, sapphires and opals arrayed on fine 18k gold chain for movement and sparkle. Earrin...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1.85 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cluster Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 14-karat gold, these beautiful stud earrings are set with 1.85 carats of sparking diamonds. Available in white gold , rose and yellow gold. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS s...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
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
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
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
$12,480Sale Price|20% Off
David Yurman Starburst 18K Yellow Gold Pavé Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings
By David Yurman
Located in Chicago, IL
These striking David Yurman Starburst cluster drop earrings are a radiant expression of light, texture, and contemporary luxury.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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...
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
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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