Butterfly styled earrings with rare Argyle Pink diamonds & White diamonds
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Butterfly-styled Pink diamond earrings with White Marquise diamonds and white round diamonds, this earring is a stylish addition to a chic jewelry collection.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
0.15ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Butterfly Stud Earrings
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our 0.15-Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Butterfly Stud Earrings, meticulously crafted in 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Small Butterfly Earring
By Super Gems Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This round and baguette combination diamond butterfly stud earring is crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 54 round white diamonds totaling of 0.32 carats and 24 baguette white ...
Diamond, White Gold
Nina Zhou 5.05ctw Butterfly Aquamarine Diamond Drop Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Nina Zhou 5.05ctw Butterfly Aquamarine & Diamond Drop Earrings are designed with a sense of lightness and motion, capturing the graceful spread of butterfly wings in midair.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds Rubies & 18K Gold Butterfly Earrings
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Diamonds, Ruby & 18K Gold Butterfly Earrings Butterfly Collection... everyday wearable earrings Irama Pradera is a dynamic and outgoing designer from Spain that searches always for ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$974Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.42ct Diamond Butterfly Stud Earrings in 18k Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Minimalist Gold Butterfly stud earrings/ Butterfly studs/ Kids jewelry / Gold studs/ Dainty earrings/ Gifts for her butterfly earrings, butterfly studs, Handmade jewelry, Bridesmaid...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$870Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.42ct Diamond Butterfly Stud Earrings in 14k Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Minimalist Gold Butterfly stud earrings/ Butterfly studs/ Kids jewelry / Gold studs/ Dainty earrings/ Gifts for her butterfly earrings, butterfly studs, Handmade jewelry, Bridesmaid...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Butterfly Studs Earring in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Butterfly Studs 14k Solid Gold Diamond Studs Insect Diamond Earring Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14K White Gold Butterfly Earring Studs Genuine Diamond
Located in Chicago, IL
14K White Gold Butterfly Earring Studs Genuine Diamond Birthday Jewelry Present Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unus...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Graff Pavé Butterfly Diamond Stud 18K White Gold Earrings
By Graff
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Pavé Butterfly Diamond Petite Stud Earrings by Graff.
Diamond, White Gold
Natural Butterfly Wings with Pave Diamonds Earrings E3348
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Very unique natural butterfly wings, resin coated, embellished with pave diamonds earrings featuring easy to use Omega backs.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Butterfly Shaped Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Natural Pave Diamond Drop Earring
Located in Chicago, IL
Butterfly Shaped Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Natural Pave Diamond Drop Earring Metal: Sterling Silver Stone: Diamond A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Kai Tropical Butterfly 2.76ctw Multi Gemstone Diamond Earrings
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Bright, playful, and full of color, the Kai Tropical Butterfly 2.76ctw Multi Gemstone Diamond Earrings celebrate nature’s beauty with a refined twist.
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Butterfly Wings with Diamonds Paradizia Earrings
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
We have flawlessly surrounded the silhouette of the wings with 3.5 carats of diamonds just for your flight of fancy! Item # E3288 Ethically sourced, no butterflies are harmed in the ...
14k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Enamel Hand Painted Diamond Butterfly 14K Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful earrings features unique hand painted miniature art set. Cast in 14-karat gold & sterling silver, these earrings are set with .36 carats sapphire and .27 carats of sp...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
$620Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Butterfly Stud Earrings with 0.17ct Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
About : A charming pair of 14K yellow gold stud earrings shaped around a delicate butterfly motif and accented with round brilliant-cut natural diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Enamel and Diamond Butterfly Motif Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Black Enamel and Diamond Butterfly Motif Earrings Description: A charming pair of earrings featuring a delicate garden of diamond-set butterflies and floral motifs, gracefully set a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
$13,200 / set
3.73 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Butterfly Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these beautiful drop earrings are set with 3.73 carats of glimmering diamonds. Available in rose and yellow gold. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront t...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Hand-Carved Agate Butterfly Turquoise Diamond Flutter Gold Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
These 14K White Gold Hand-Engraved Agate Butterfly Turquoise and Diamond Flutter Earrings are a breathtaking tribute to nature’s elegance, meticulously crafted with an exceptional bl...
Agate, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Butterfly Stud Earrings for Her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
Quality Diamond Earrings: Made from real 14k gold and 64 glittering Diamonds on the butterfly design approximately 0.16 ct.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
4.53 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Butterfly Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these exquisite drop earrings are set with 4.53 carats of glimmering baguette diamonds. Available in rose and yellow gold. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS stor...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
$12,500 / set
Skull Cameo Butterfly Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 karat gold. These beautiful cameo skull earrings are set Ruby, Sapphire and 2.18 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collec...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Diamond Butterfly Ear Stud Earrings in 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Butterfly Earrings 14k Gold Natural Diamond Butterfly Ear Stud Dainty Jewelry.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau Style Enamel Diamond Gold Butterfly Stud Earrings
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
The bodies are covered in diamonds. The clasps are butterfly backs. Total weight of diamonds: 0.10 carat.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond & Blue Sapphire Butterfly 14K White Gold Stud Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Whimsical yet elegance, these stunning earrings feature butterfly motifs. The bodies of the butterflies are round cut diamonds, and the wings are encrusted with round brilliant cut d...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Butterfly Stud earrings with sapphires and diamonds 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning butterfly earrings in 18KT gold. The earrings are made with sapphires and diamonds in a gentle color pallet.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
14k White Gold 0.20 Carat Diamond Butterfly Stud Earrings
Located in Great neck, NY
Beautiful and trendy, these pretty diamond butterfly Studs earrings feature a 14-karat white gold setting with a butterfly design crafted with round white diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Butterfly Shaped Earring 925 Silver Natural Pave Diamond Earring Gift For Women
Located in Chicago, IL
Butterfly Shaped Earring 925 Silver Natural Pave Diamond Earring Gift For Women.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Butterfly Diamond Stud 18K White Gold Earrings for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings 18K White Gold Diamond 16 - 0,35 ct Weight 1,13 grams Minimal yet sophisticated, this piece adds a subtle touch of brilliance to any look, making it an essential addition t...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Nina Zhou 6.05ctw Butterfly Pink Sapphire & Diamond Drop Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Nina Zhou 6.05ctw Butterfly Pink Sapphire & Diamond Drop Earrings showcase a lighter, more expressive take on gemstone design.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Butterfly Stud Earrings Set in 18k White Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful pair of modern diamond set butterfly earrings set in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.90 Carat Natural Sapphire Diamond Butterfly Dangle Earrings 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Natural Sapphires & 1.20ct. diamonds dangle butterfly earrings. Sapphires: round cut, transparent & clean clarity.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond and Malachite Butterfly Earrings in 18K Rose Gold 1.8Ct Diamond
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
These captivating butterfly earrings showcase the striking beauty of natural malachite framed by sparkling diamond-set butterfly motifs.
Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Butterfly 18K Gold Aquamarine Diamonds Pendant Hoop Lucky Charme Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini "Butterfly" Collection 18K Yellow Gold White Diamonds Aquamarine Drop briolet cut Pendant Hoop Earrings.
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Diamonds Pave Butterfly Sweet 18K Rose Gold Drop Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 3.20x1.20x0.30cm Color: 18K Rose Gold "226 Fancy Diamonds 1.31 CT 18KR 6.37 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy Jewelry Our Animal and Fa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat White Gold 3.70 Cttw. Diamond Butterfly Stud Earrings
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Spring into beauty with these lovely medium size butterfly diamond earrings are comprised of 4 marquise cut diamonds = 1.50 Cttw and 6 pear shape diamonds = 2.20 Cttw to make up the ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 14.85ct Jade Butterfly and Diamond Dangle Earrings, 18k Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Introducing our captivating Vintage 14.85ct Butterfly Jade and Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold.
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.84ct Marquise & Pave Diamond Butterfly 14K Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, these exquisite earrings feature natural diamonds and fancy diamonds. The earrings sparkle with 0.66ct of diamonds and 0.18ct of marquise-shaped diamonds,...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Butterfly Dangle Earrings in 18K White Gold with Sapphires & Diamonds
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Each earring showcases a cascade of delicately suspended butterflies, adorned with a mesmerizing combination of sparkling diamonds and vivid sapphires, embodying the grace and beauty...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18...
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 0.65ct Butterfly Diamond Stud Earrings Yellow Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Beautiful butterfly natural diamond stud earrings. 36 natural round diamonds 0.65 carats total.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Diamond, Ruby, and Pearl Butterfly-Form Earrings
Located in Queens, NY
18K Rose & White Gold Diamond Ruby Pearl Butterfly Earrings, designed as a pair of butterflies, featuring forty two pave and bezel set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing a total o...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Butterfly 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
3.08 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Butterfly Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 14-karat gold, these exquisite drop earrings are set with 3.08 carats of glimmering baguette diamonds. Available in rose and yellow gold. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS stor...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Graff Butterfly Illusion Small Full Pave Diamond Stud Earrings
By Graff
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Graff Butterfly Illusion Small Full Pave Diamond Stud Earrings.
Stephen Webster Crystal Haze Butterfly earrings opalescent blue, black diamonds
By Stephen Webster
Located in Amsterdam, NL
From the Crystal Haze collection are these Butterfly Cuff Earrings set with Black Opalescent and Quartz Crystal Haze and Black Diamond Pavé.
Crystal, Black Diamond, Quartz, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Butterfly 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Stud Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
The Scala Gioielli & Figli is pleased to announce to all its customers who purchase outside the European Community an additional 10% discount from the list price on all its items. Th...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
14K White Gold Hand-Engraved Agate Butterfly Tsavorite Diamond Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The ultimate fusion of whimsical movement and fine jewelry artistry, these Flutter butterfly earrings are designed to captivate. Expertly crafted in 14 karat white gold, each earring...
Agate, Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Little Butterfly Diamond Stud Earring Set in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Little Butterfly Diamond Stud Earring Set in 14K White Gold Additional Information: These precious little beauties are so bright and lively surly to liven up your day!
Diamond, White Gold
Genuine Diamond 14k Gold Butterfly Stud Earrings Push Back Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
These 14K gold diamond butterfly stud earrings feature a whimsical, nature-inspired design with a rich multi-toned sparkle.
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Graff Butterfly Silhouette Diamond Stud Earrings 18K White Gold
By Graff
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Crafted in shimmering 18K white gold, these earrings silhouette the ethereal contours of a butterfly with a breathtaking openwork design.
White Gold
Cameo Enamel Tanzanite Diamond Butterfly 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 karat gold. These beautiful earrings are set with 35.31 carats shell cameo, 2.26 carats tanzanite and .82 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Carved Jade Emerald 18 Karat Gold Butterfly Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stunning hand carved Jade earrings are crafted in 18-karat white gold. It is set in 28.58 carats Jade. 1.82 carats emerald and 1.85 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHN...
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold
Hand-Carved 14K Yellow Gold Agate Butterfly Diamond Stud Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The diamonds not only add a luxurious sparkle but also accentuate the overall elegance and sophistication of the earrings.
Agate, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.17 Carat Diamond Butterfly Stud Earrings
Located in Great neck, NY
Take flight with these charming butterfly earrings that close with a post backing. -14K Gold -0.17cts Natural White Diamonds -Diamond Color GH -Clarity SI1 -Butterfly Push-Back Clos...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Butterfly Earrings in White Gold with White Diamonds with Micromosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
The Butterfly Romance Pastel earrings are a graceful embodiment of elegance and sophistication.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Agate Hand Carved Agate Butterfly Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat yellow gold natural agate hand carved butterfly diamond dangle earrings. A perfect blend of nature's beauty and luxury, these earrings capture the delicate allure of butter...
Agate, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
$2,967Sale Price / item|20% Off
Stylish Butterfly White Diamond White Gold Studs Earrings for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Earrings Diamond 96-RND-0,32-G/VS1A Diamond 2-7-0,13-4/5 Diamond 8-53-0,18-4/6 Diamond 4-55-0,14-4/5 Weight 2,38 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.50 CTW Butterfly Diamond Dangle Earrings in 14K Gold, SI+ Natural Diamond Drop
Located in New York, NY
FEATURES • Gold Kt: 14K • Diamond Type: Natural Diamond • Diamond Cut: Round Cut • Total CTW: 0.50 Ctw • Total Number of Stones: 26 pcs • Diamond Clarity: SI+ • Diamond Color: Near C...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Butterfly Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold diamond stud earrings set with 0.49 carats of white diamonds, F color, VVS1 clarity. Dimensions : H 0.47 in x...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Rose Gold 0.35 Carat Diamond Mismatched Butterfly Stud Earrings
Located in Great neck, NY
These trendy and sweet Mismatched Butterfly Earrings crafted of 14k gold and round diamonds create an illusion of a second ear piercing although its just an ear climber on one side!
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose 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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