Black Onyx Drop Briolette Diamond Garnet 14K Yellow White Gold Unique Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Discover the elegance of our exquisite drop earrings, a testament to refined craftsmanship. These earrings feature a captivating design with rich, dark teardrop black onyx =that dan...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Pastel Unheated Sapphire Briolette Drop Earrings 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These exquisite pastel sapphire briolette drop earrings are a true celebration of natural beauty and refined craftsmanship.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$889Sale Price|30% Off
W 1 in L 2.25 in
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Circle Earrings with 2.50 Carats Gemstone Briolettes
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Add a touch of brilliance and a splash of color to your jewelry collection with these exquisite 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Circle Earrings with Multi-Gemstone Briolettes.
Blue Topaz, Diamond, Citrine, Amethyst, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$7,656 / set
W 0.5 in L 1.5 in
Multi-Colored Briolette Gemstone Dangle Earrings with Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Diamonds, Sapphire, Citrine and Amethyst Gemstone Cut: Briolette Gemstone Total Carat Weight: 25.74 CTW Gemstone Color: Blue, White, Purple, Ye...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Briolette Diamond and OEC Diamond Platinum Chandelier Earrings Estate
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Awesome Chandelier Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings. Hand set with 1.60tcw Briolette Diamonds and 5.08tcw Round Old European Cut Diamonds.
Diamond
Black Onyx Briolette Black Diamonds Red Garnets Tear Drop 14K Rose Gold Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
These elegant drop earrings feature a striking combination of black teardrop-shaped onyxes and rectangular faceted garnets set in a 14K Rose Gold frame.
Black Diamond, Garnet, Onyx, Gold
42.02 Carat Ruby Cabochon, Pink Diamond, and Diamond Briolette Gold Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The special element about this earring is that it can be worn in three different ways---one way is to wear it as the photo suggests, the other possibility is to wear just the diamond...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Ro...
1.64 Carat Natural Briolette Diamonds Dangle Earrings 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Dangle Briolette Diamond earrings. The Victorian Revival. .94cts of natural Briolette diamonds & .70ct Natural round diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unheated Sri Lankan Sapphire Briolette and Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Unheated Sri Lankan Sapphire Briolette and Diamond Chandelier Earrings. (Our code EJ 494) A set of 16 unheated sapphire briolettes of Sri Lankan origin, weighing cts 10.75, decorat...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,800
W 0.5 in D 0.5 in L 1.88 in
Michael Kneebone Peridot Diamond Blue topaz Briolette Dangle Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
The tiny blue topaz briolettes have been gathered into flexible grape-like clusters which move, twirl and sparkle.
Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
Vintage Coral Briolette Drop and Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Stylish and finely detailed Vintage Deep Red Coral Briolette Drop and Diamond Platinum Earrings. Hand set with 6 Red Coral gemstones, weighing approx. 0.39tcw and 16 Old European Cut...
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
Magnificent Briolette and Pave Diamond Circle Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These super special earrings are one of a kind! One pair features a dangling 2.10 carat briolette diamond and the other earring features pave diamonds in a briolette shape.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,500 / set
W 0.2 in L 1.6 in
Briolette Cut Blue Topaz and Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These enchanting designer-cut blue topaz earrings dazzle with bold elegance and vibrant charm. Each earring features a brilliantly faceted blue topaz that radiates rich color, secure...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,179Sale Price|30% Off
L 3.15 in
PANIM 2.77 Carat Rosecut & Briolette Diamond White Gold Drop Earrings
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 2.77 Carat Rosecut & Briolette Diamond White Gold Drop Earrings Gold Grams : 0.58 gms Diamonds Carats : 2.77 cts The earrings is 8cms long dangling Line Earrings.
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,187 / set
W 0.5 in L 2.63 in
Fleur De Lis Dangle Earrings with Diamonds and Briolette Topaz in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing a mesmerizing pair of diamond fleur de lis dangle earrings with briolette cut topaz charms.
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
35.74ct Citrine Briolette Earrings with 2.35ct Diamonds In 14k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
These striking earrings capture the warmth of a summer sunset, combining vibrant citrine briolettes with the timeless sparkle of pavé-set diamonds.
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
9.63 Carat White Round Brilliant Diamond And White Briolette Diamond Earrings
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
An attractive and eye catching dangle earrings by Moguldiam Inc. High quality white round brilliant and briollette diamond pop against the polish black 18k gold. 12 briolette diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Long 18K Gold Citrine Briolette Diamond and Enamel Drop Earrings
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
An exceptional pair of contemporary 18 karat white gold drop earrings, designed with an elegant elongated silhouette and suspended with richly coloured faceted citrine briolettes.
Diamond, Citrine, Enamel, White Gold, 18k Gold
18k White Gold Diamond and Multi Color Sapphire Briolette Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Elevate any look with our stunning 18k Diamond and Multi Color Sapphire Briolette Earrings.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$16,799Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM 9.49 Carat Fancy Color Diamond Briolette 18k White Gold Earrings
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 9.49 Carat Fancy Color Diamond Briolette 18k White Gold Earrings PANIM Fancy Color Diamond Briolette White Gold Earrings 18K WHITE GOLD Gold Grams : 11.74 gms Diamond Carats :...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$13,720Sale Price|20% Off
L 1.75 in
11.35ct Rose Cut & Briolette Diamond Chandelier Earrings 18k White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning rose cut diamond chandelier statement earrings. 11.35 carats of rose cut, briolette and round diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$22,399Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM Diamond Rosecut & Fancy Color Briolette 18K White Gold Tassel Earrings
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM Diamond Rosecut & Fancy Color Briolette 18K White Gold Tassel Earrings Offering modern women the perfect cure to diamond envy with a unique provocative take on fine jewellery ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
140 Carat Colombian Emerald Briolettes Hanging Drop Earrings 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
140 Carats Emerald Briolettes Hanging Earrings 18 Karat Gold. This exquisite pair of earrings are beautifully crafted with 18 karat yellow gold weighing 16.5 grams This pair of E...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$2,800
W 0.5 in L 2 in
Michael Kneebone Blue Chalcedony Briolette Diamond Huggie Style Dangle Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
The mounts have been embellished with white diamonds. The settings dangle from yellow gold huggie style hoops making these earrings eminently wearable.
Chalcedony, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Roman Malakov 37.86 Carat Briolette Sapphire & Round Diamond Chandelier Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful pair of chandelier earrings, showcasing 14 briolette sapphires weighing 37.86 carats total.
Diamond, Sapphire
24.00 Carat Green Briolette Quartz Diamond Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
1940s Aqua and diamond dangle drop earrings. 14k white gold. Two briolette cut light green Quartz bottoms with natural inclusions with diamond accents.
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.97 Carats Total Diamond with Natural Briolette Sapphires Chandelier Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A delightful pair of chandelier earrings showcasing natural briolette orange sapphires graduating in color, suspended in a tree design accented with round diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,900
W 0.63 in L 1.63 in
Michael Kneebone Peridot Diamond London Blue Topaz Briolette Dangle Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
They are linked by lively European cut white diamonds. Dangling beneath are smoothly polished London blue topaz briolette also known as a "club" shapes.
Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
$3,499Sale Price|30% Off
L 3 in
PANIM 2.05 Carat Diamond Rosecut & Briolette 18k White Gold Mono Earrings
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 2.05 Carat Diamond Rosecut & Briolette 18k White Gold Mono Earrings Simple Earrings which can be worn everyday to work as well as for casual events.
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vera Belleza's Dangling Briolette Diamond hoops in 18k gold
By Vera Belleza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These exquisite earrings feature sparkling briolette-cut diamonds, renowned for their faceted brilliance and teardrop shape, delicately suspended to create a mesmerizing play of ligh...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Briolette Diamond Rose Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The highlight of these earrings is the six briolette diamonds weighing a total of 3.46 carat, poised gracefully at the bottom.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$15,995
D 2.5 in L 1.44 in
Fred Leighton 4.42 Carat Pear Cut Briolette Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings
By Fred Leighton
Located in Stamford, CT
The earrings feature 104 mixed cut diamonds, including Pear, round and briolette.
Diamond, Platinum
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
L 2 in
Vintage Natural White Diamond Briolette (2.00 CT) Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Elegant vintage earrings featuring a delicate arrangement of white diamond beads and briolette's.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,920Sale Price|30% Off
JR Rose Cut Briolette Diamond Flower 18 Karat White Gold Earring
By JR Diam
Located in Hong Kong, HK
JR Rose Cut Briolette Diamond Flower 18 Karat White Gold Earring Flowers made of White Diamond Briollet And rose cut is what dreams are made of.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$48,889
W 0.52 in L 2.17 in
Earrings Pink Sapphire White Gold Chain Chandelier Briolette Diamonds Nanomosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Willow. Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
$3,160Sale Price|20% Off
L 2 in
Vintage Natural White Diamond Briolette (2.66 CT) Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
The design culminates in stunning white diamond briolettes at the bottom, adding graceful movement and brilliance.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.20 Carat Natural Briolette Diamonds Dangle Station Yard Earrings 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Dangle Briolette Diamond earrings. Victorian Revival Classic 1.60cts of natural Briolette diamonds & .60ct Natural round diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
RUCHI Emerald and Briolette Diamond White Gold Flower Stud Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold. Colombian Emerald - 5.25 Cts Diamond - 1.12 Cts All Diamonds are G /H - SI
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Syna White Gold Limited Edition Rose Quartz Briolette Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
These exquisite earrings feature two enchanting gems—a rose quartz flat briolette and 0.77 carat of diamonds—which showcase a delightful sparkle they’re sure to love.
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Briolette Amethyst and Ruby Cross Drop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Fastenings: friction backs Weight: 14.83 grams
Amethyst, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$10,830 / set
W 2 in L 2.75 in
47 Carat Tourmaline Briolette Diamond Garnet 18k White Gold Chandelier Earrings
By Brenda Smith
Located in Woodstock, GA
47 Carat Tourmaline Briolette Diamond Garnet 18k White Gold Chandelier Earrings, In Stock.
Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
$6,474Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM Diamond Rosecut and Briolette 18k White Gold Floral Earrings
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM Diamond Rosecut and Briolette 18k White Gold Floral Earrings Incredible diamond earrings are the acme of luxury.Diamond rosecut petals and a briolette sit in the core of these...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
Briolette Rock Crystal Yellow Gold Drop Earrings w Emerald Diamond Accents
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Stunning briolette rock crystal teardrops catch light and shimmer as they dangle from fancy trumpeted eighteen karat 18K yellow gold findings. A bezel set .40 carat faceted emerald w...
Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.45 Carat Natural Briolette Diamonds Dangle Earrings 14 Karat Jackets and Stud
Located in New York, NY
Dangle Briolette Diamond earrings. The Victorian Mod Revival. .95cts of natural Briolette diamonds & .50ct Natural round diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,836Sale Price|20% Off
"Gresha" 14k Yellow Gold Flower & Diamond Earrings w Citrine Briolette Cut Drops
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Gresha" 14k yellow gold flower and 4 diamonds weighing .28pts. and 2 citrine briolette cut drops weighing 15.25cts. as right and left earrings. this design is ours and can be create...
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,360
W 0.79 in L 1.86 in
Vintage Pearl and Citrine Briolette Diamond Dangle Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
South Sea Pearl 9.8mm Citrine Briolette 8.36 carat Diamond 0.92carat Lenght 46cm
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$2,500
W 0.4 in L 1.97 in
Large Briolette Orange Coral Rose Cut Diamond Vintage Style Drop Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The vivid orange color of natural coral, combined with the length and charming design of these earrings all come together to result in a pair of magnificent earrings that will be for...
Coral, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$33,599Sale Price|25% Off
PANIM 30 Carat Diamond Briolette 18 Karat White Gold Tassel Earrings
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Each and every briolette diamond on these Tassel Diamond Earrings are meticulously drilled by our expert craftsmen.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mabe Pearl & Briolette Rhodolite Drop 14K Gold Earrings Levered Hinge Backs
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Olivia B. 14K Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Dangle Earrings with Rhodolite Briolettes. These earrings are accented with two round diamonds totaling 0.06 carats.
Diamond, Pearl, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,849Sale Price|30% Off
L 3.15 in
PANIM 2 Carat Rosecut & Fancy Color Briolette 18k White Gold Drop Earrings
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 2 Carat Rosecut & Fancy Color Briolette 18k White Gold Drop Earrings Diamond Carats : 1.96 cts Gold Grams : 0.629 gms Customization can be done upon request.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Aquamarine and Diamond Drop Earrings Platinum
Located in Dallas, TX
Aquamarine and Diamond Drop Earrings in Platinum. The earrings feature briolette cut aquamarines and round cut diamonds.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Earrings Amethyst Tear & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Earrings 14kt Rose Gold Amethyst Tear & Diamonds. Perfect gift for Christmas, Mom, Girlfriend, Daughter, Graduation, Birthday and more.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
Garnet and diamonds earrings
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Garnet and diamonds earrings in 925 silver. Metal: 925 silver Weight: 3.25 g.
Diamond, Garnet, Silver
de Boulle Collection Opulence Drop Earrings
By de Boulle Diamond and Jewelry
Located in Dallas, TX
Australian White Opals and Diamonds in 18K white gold • Opal (47.29 ctw.) • Diamonds (.70 ctw.) • 18K White Gold
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chandelier Earring Dangle Green Earrings 18 karat Black Diamonds and Peridot
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diamond & Peridot Dangle Earrings Natural Black Diamonds approx 1.05 carat Natural Peridot & Citrine approx 10.96 carat Briolette size approx 7x5 mm Real 18k White Gold appr...
Peridot, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Cognac Color Diamond Briollette Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Vibrant Cognac color briolette shape diamonds in a grape style earrings. with encrusted diamonds 18k gold wire and lever back closure Total weight of the diamonds is 15.75 carats Im...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond White Gold 18K Chandelier Earrings
Located in Geneva, CH
Earrings in white gold 18K briolette cut and round diamond 5.35 carat, estimated G/H color and Si1 clarity.
Diamond, 18k 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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