Climber Earring with Peach Morganites and Diamonds
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Climber Earring with Peach Morganites and Diamonds in 18K Rose & White Gold Peach Morganites totaling 20.72ct White Pear shape diamonds totaling 1.48ct about 30mm long
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$1,150 / item
Meghna Jewels Claw Black Diamond Ear Climber
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The sterling silver pave claw arches is set with sparkling diamonds. The post connects to the bottom of the ear climber and wire backing secures it perfectly.
Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
$3,650 / set
Fancy Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ear Climber
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful ear climbers are handmade in 18-karat gold. It is set 2.05 carats of fancy diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
$3,350 / item
Blue Sapphire Diamond Star Ear Climber Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These ear climbers are handmade in 18-karat gold and sterling silver.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Carved Tanzanite Sapphire Diamond Ear Climber Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These ear climbers are handmade in 18-karat gold and sterling silver.
Diamond, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
14k Gold Ear Climber Earrings With Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:19.931g,D:0.35ct, 31X30 MM
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Enlightenment Baguette & Rose Cut Diamond Ear Climbers Platinum
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
The Valley of Reflection Ear Climbers is a pair of captivating drop earrings, wherein baguette diamonds gently descend from top to bottom, and three pear-shaped rose-cut diamonds on ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s 3.80 Carat Diamond Floral Climber Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 3.80 carats. Circa 1940s 1 1/2 x 1 inches
Diamond, Platinum
$6,054 / item
0.85ctw Fancy Diamond 14K Gold Climber Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enhance your look with the sleek sophistication of these Curve Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Climbers Earrings. Crafted in 14k gold and set with natural diamonds, their elegant curve desig...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,600 / item
Baguette Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ear Climber Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These ear climbers are handmade in 18-karat gold and beautifully detailed with .89 carats baguette diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
$3,400 / item
1.32 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Ear Climbers
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stunning ear climbers are handmade in 18-karat yellow gold. It is set in 1.32 carats emerald and 0.27 carats glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$5,500 / item
Tanzanite Diamond 18 Karat Gold Feather Ear Climber
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful ear climbers are handmade in 18-karat gold. It is set in .55 carats tanzanite and .79 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Gold
Spectrum 18k Rose Gold Baguette Diamond Crescent Ear Climbers
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Define your look with the Spectrum Baguette Diamond Crescent Ear Climbers, a design that effortlessly marries structural precision with celestial charm.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$7,900 / item
Feather 18 Karat Gold Diamond Ear Climber Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful ear climbers are handmade in 18-karat white gold. It is set in 1.09 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Ileana Makri 18k Gold Diamond & Sapphire Single Ear Climber
Located in London, GB
We Adore - Ileana Makri 18k Gold Diamond & Sapphire Single Ear Climber Gently curved shaped ear climber crafted from 18k yellow gold with pave-set brilliant-cut white diamonds and a...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2.370 Diamond and 15g Gold Golded Leaf Ear Climber
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Key Details: • Total Diamond Weight: 2.730 carats • Diamond Clarity: VVS White Round Diamonds • Metal: 15.5 grams Yellow Gold • Style: Ear Cuffs • Design: Openwork Leaf Motif
Diamond, Gold
Graziela Gems 18K White Gold Floating Diamond Ear Climber Earrings
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Elevate your style with the 18K White Gold Floating Diamond Ear Climber Earrings by Graziela Gems. Crafted in luxurious 18K white gold, these contemporary designer earrings feature a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Spectrum 18k White Gold Diamond Crescent Ear Climber Studs
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Elevate your everyday aesthetic with the Spectrum Diamond Crescent Ear Climbers. Meticulously designed for the modern woman who values both versatility and brilliance, these earrings...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Solid Yellow Gold Ear Climber Diamond Pave Earring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Diamond Ear Climber Diamond Pave Ear Climber Valentines Day Sale.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Heart Diamond Ear Climber Sweep Cuff in 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Heart Diamond Ear Climber 14k Gold Ear Crawler Sweep Cuff Bridal Diamond Cuff Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, unu...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Hermès Planètes & Météores Left Single Ear Climber Earring Diamond & Tourmaline
By Hermès
Located in Baltimore, MD
Hermes Planètes & Météores Left Single Ear Climber Earring Diamond & Tourmaline Metal: 18k rose gold Weight: 13.09 grams Tourmaline: Pink and green tourmaline gemstones Diam...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural 12.04 Carat Diamond Trellis Drop Ear Climbers, 18K Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
"This is an earring built to travel the whole ear and beyond - pear-shaped diamonds link together in a lattice pattern that starts as an ear cuff at the top, threads down as a climbe...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 18K Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ear Climbers, 1.17ct
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These ear climbers are handmade in 18-karat gold and beautifully detailed with 1.17 carats diamonds and sapphire.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Round Diamond and 14K White Gold Ear Climber Earrings
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
14k solid white gold sets 8 round cut natural diamonds of 0.50 ct tw. Ear climber stud earrings with a versatile multi-placement aesthetic.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,696Sale Price|20% Off
3.75ctw Diamond Twist Wing Ear Climber Earrings 18k White Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DETAILS & SPECIFICATIONS: • Material: 18k White Gold (Hallmarked & Tested) • Style: Sculptural Twist Wing Ear Climbers / Cluster Earrings • Primary Gemstones: 76 Natural Roun...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fancy Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ear Climber Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful ear climber stud earrings are handmade in 18-karat gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Blue Sapphire 18K Natural Diamond White Gold Ear Climber Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern and sophisticated, these striking ear climber earrings feature a graceful arrangement of marquise-cut blue sapphires accented with sparkling natural diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Ear Climber Earrings 2.72 Ct 18K White Gold Statement Diamond
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
A striking interpretation of contemporary fine jewelry, these natural diamond ear climber earrings feature an artistic arrangement of pear, marquise, round, baguette, and princess-cu...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$10,739 / item
1.60ct Diamond Stardust Climber 14K Gold Curve Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Stardust Climber 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Curve Earrings embody timeless elegance and brilliance.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
0.73ct Diamond Emerald Gradient Climber 14K Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Capture the beauty of endless elegance with these Emerald Gradient Climber 14K White Gold Earrings. Designed in 14k gold and adorned with natural diamonds, their sleek silhouette evo...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2.71 carat Fancy Diamond Wing Climber Stud Earrings, Joke Quick
By Joke Quick
Located in Dallas, TX
Wing Climber earrings by jewellery artist Joke Quick handmade in high-polished 18k white gold and showcasing 2.71 ct. of assorted fancy color rose-cut and brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Diamond, Go...
$5,500 / item
Enamel Ruby Diamond Snake 18 Karat Gold Ear Climber
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful enamel ear climbers are handmade in 18-karat gold. It is set in .05 carats ruby and .55 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ear Climber Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These ear climbers are handmade in 18-karat gold and beautifully detailed with 9.39 carats of blue sapphire & 2.26 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Marquise Diamond Vine 18K Yellow Gold Ear Climber Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your look with this Marquise Diamond Vine 18K Yellow Gold Ear Climber Earrings, designed with timeless sophistication and craftsmanship.
Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond Flowers on Stem Climber Earrings in 18K White Gold
By BOON
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Mined Diamonds 0.70ct 18K White Gold
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multi Stone Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Flower Ear Climbers
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These flower ear climbers are handmade in 18-karat gold and beautifully detailed with .94 carats multi sapphire and .12 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Contemporary 18K Yellow Gold and White Diamond Sculptural Ear Climbers
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
These stunning, ultra feminine, statement ear climbers, come in a highly polished finish and feature White, VS Diamonds totalling 0,80 Cts.
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
$3,199Sale Price|20% Off
2.31 Carat Real Sapphire Ear Climber 18k White Gold & Diamonds
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
2.31 Carat Real Sapphire Ear Climber 18k White Gold & Diamonds A classy and chic 18k white gold ear climber for a truly elegant look.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
1.85 cts tw Red Ruby Studs and Diamond Ear Climbers
By Leibish and Co. USA Inc
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with this beautiful pair of cushion-cut red ruby studs, perfectly complemented by dazzling diamond ear climbers. Featuring collection color brilliants and pears, t...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Hand-Crafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Climber Earrings
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Polish-Finished Climber Earrings, Enhanced with 0.45 Carats of Graduating Diamond Bezels.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.88 Ct Natural Marquise Diamond Marquise Ear Climbers, 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
"This pair of earrings is built around a marquise diamond ear climbers composition, set with 0.88 carats of natural diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold 1.31 Carat Diamond Ear Climber Earrings
Located in Great neck, NY
Wow to these Elegant and Stylish Gorgeous Ear Climber Diamond Earrings which will make heads turn!
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold 1.31 Carat Diamond Ear Climber Earrings
Located in Great neck, NY
Wow to these Elegant and Stylish Gorgeous Ear Climber Diamond Earrings which will make heads turn!
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Marquise Cluster 18K Natural Diamond Yellow Gold Ear Climber Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant, modern, and beautifully crafted, these ear climber earrings feature a graceful arrangement of marquise-cut natural emeralds accented by sparkling natural diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Climber Diamond Earring Studs 14k Solid Gold Curved Bar Diamond Earrings Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Climber Diamond Earring Studs 14k Solid Gold Curved Bar Diamond Earrings Gift.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
0.29ct Baguette & Round Diamond Ear Climber Stud Earrings, 18K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Baguette and round diamond ear-climber studs trace a gentle upward curve in 18K white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Marquise Cluster 18K Natural Diamond Yellow Gold Ear Climber Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant, modern, and beautifully crafted, these ear climber earrings feature a graceful arrangement of marquise-cut natural emeralds accented by sparkling natural diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Leaf Ear Climber Earrings, 1.28ct Total, 18K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Natural diamond leaves curve upward in these 18K white-gold ear climbers, gathering into a fuller cluster at the base before tapering to a pointed tip.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Aureliean Lover's Ruby & Diamond Ear Climber Earrings In 18k White Gold
Located in London, GB
We Adore - Aureliean Lover's Ruby & Diamond Ear Climber Earrings In 18k White Gold Distinctive wing-shaped climber earrings crafted from 18k white gold, set with brilliant white...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
2.86ct Pear Diamond Ear Climber Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Pear diamond ear-climber drop earrings follow a sweeping line before finishing in a suspended pear-shaped diamond.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ear Climber Studs, 0.06 Carats, 14K Gold Climb Stud
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
These diamond ear climber studs are a great staple to add to your collection, and can be worn with both casual and formal wear.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Marquise Diamond Leaf Cluster Ear Climber in 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Specifications * Item Code: SEE-112453A * Category: Fine Jewelry * Jewelry Type: Earrings * Style: Wing Cluster Climber * Metal: 18K White Gold * Gold Weight: 3.73 Grams * Gross Wei...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural 1.66 Carat Diamond Asymmetric Climber Hoop Earrings 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Specifications * Item Code: SEE-110870A * Category: Fine Jewelry * Jewelry Type: Earrings * Style: Cluster Climber Hoop * Metal: 18K White Gold * Gold Weight: 5.32 Grams * Gross Wei...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Pear Cluster 18K Natural Diamond White Gold Ear Climber Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gracefully designed to follow the curve of the ear, these luxurious ear climber earrings showcase a captivating arrangement of pear-shaped natural emeralds framed by sparkling natura...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Diamond Feather Ear Climbers by Meghna Jewels, 0.91ct
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful ear climbers are handmade in 18-karat gold. It is set in .91 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Diamond Ear Climber Earrings 15.01 Carats in 18K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
A striking expression of modern luxury, these Natural Diamond Ear Climber Earrings are designed to make an unforgettable statement.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Ear Climber Earrings 6.24 Carats in 18K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
These sculptural ear climber earrings present an intricate display of natural diamonds arranged to maximize light, dimension, and visual movement.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Maria Kotsoni-Contemporary 18k Gold-Blue Diamond, Rainy Cloud Ear Climbers
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The Rainy cloud, ear climbers are crafted in 18K yellow gold hallmarked in Cyprus.
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$3,049Sale Price / item|41% Off
8.96 Carat Blue Topaz and Diamond Yellow Gold Climber Earrings
By Nijma M Fine Jewelry
Located in Toronto, CA
Elevate your earring game with these stunning ear climbers. Adorned with diamonds and blue topaz, they are sure to make you the centre of attention.
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ear Climber Drop Earrings with Pear and Marquise Diamonds 18K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Details:- Item Code: SEE-110385 Category: Fine Jewelry Jewelry Type: Earrings Metal: 18K White Gold Gross Weight: 4.01 Grams Natural Diamond Weight: 2.01 Carats Diamond Clarity: SI D...
Diamond, Gold, 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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