Natural Diamond Ear Climber Earrings in 18K White Gold 1.28 Carats
Located in Deira, AE
Inspired by the graceful beauty of leaves in motion, these natural diamond ear climber earrings bring modern elegance to fine jewelry.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2.72 Carats Exotic Deep Green Emerald & Diamond ''Vines'' Climber 18K Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
This breathtaking 2.72 Carats Exotic Deep Green Emerald & Diamond 'Vines' Climber 18K Ring is a captivating celebration of nature's elegance, masterfully designed as a climbing or wr...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Natural Diamond Ear Climber Earrings 1.20 Carats in 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
Modern elegance meets graceful design in these stunning natural diamond ear climber earrings, crafted in luxurious 18K white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2.82Ct Marquise & Round Cut Diamond 18k White Gold Ear Climber Earrings
Located in Diera, Dubai
2.82Ct Marquise & Round Cut Diamond 18k White Gold Ear Climber Earrings These exquisite Diamond Ear Climber Earrings designed to gracefully trace the natural curve of your ear.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,726Sale Price / set|20% Off
2.82Ct Marquise & Round Cut Diamond 14k White Gold Ear Climber Earrings
Located in Diera, Dubai
2.82Ct Marquise & Round Cut Diamond 14k White Gold Ear Climber Earrings These exquisite Diamond Ear Climber Earrings designed to gracefully trace the natural curve of your ear.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Diamond Ear Climber Earrings 2.72 Carats in 14K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
A sweeping arrangement of mixed-cut diamonds gives these ear climber earrings remarkable dimension and movement.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$8,486Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural Diamond Ear Climber Earrings 2.86 Carats in 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
These diamond ear climber earrings present a fluid arrangement of pear, marquise, and round diamonds that follow a graceful curved silhouette.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Natural Diamond Ear Climber Earrings 9.08 Carats in 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
These sculptural diamond ear climber earrings create a striking display of movement and light through an intricate arrangement of pear, marquise, and oval-cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Climber Natural Diamond Dangle Earrings in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. The Diamond Dangle Earrings in 14k Solid Gold, each lined with a single row of ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand-Crafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Graduating Diamond Star Climber Earrings
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Polish-Finished Star Climber Earrings, Enhanced with 0.60 Carats of Graduating Diamond Stars.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,244Sale Price|20% Off
1 Ct Diamond Floral Climber Earrings Minimalist Ear Crawler 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
1 Ct Diamond Floral Earrings Climber Earrings Minimalist Ear Crawler 14k Gold Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, unu...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$8,728Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural Diamond Ear Climber Hoops in 18K White Gold Diamond Earrings 4.35 Carat
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural Diamond Ear Climber Hoops in 18K White Gold Diamond Earrings 4.35 Carat FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,324Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Fern Earring 14k Gold Ear Sweep Climber Leaf Nature Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Fern Earring 14k Gold Diamond Ear Sweep Climber Leaf Nature Jewelry Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2.95 Carat Diamond Emerald Platinum 14k White Gold Ear Climber Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond and emerald cluster earrings made to climb up the natural curve of the ear set in platinum with 14k white omega clips and posts. The earrings have an outstanding brilliance a...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Wave ear climbers with pear shaped emeralds and brilliant cut diamonds
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Clean lines and modern elegance with heirloom quality! True to Rinoor's promise of sourcing the finest gemstones and blending them with exceptional craftsmanship, these earrings are ...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$6,068Sale Price / set|20% Off
18 Karat White Gold Radiant 2.50 Carat Natural Diamond Ear Climber Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
18 Karat White Gold Radiant 2.50 Carat Natural Diamond Ear Climber Earrings Crafted in luminous 18K white gold, this climber-style pair showcases graduated marquise diamonds flowing...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.44 ct Pear & Marquise Diamond Cluster Climber Earrings 18K White Gold Bridal
Located in Deira, AE
Details Item Code :-SEE-111062 Gross Wt. :- 5.69 gm 18k WHite Gold Wt. :-5.40 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 1.44 Ct. ( SI Clarity & Hi Color ) Each earring is structured as a cluster cl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold 10.14 Ct Diamond Abstract Layered Ribbon Leaf Statement Earring Climber
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Inspired by the opulence of royal court jewels, these spectacular diamond chandelier jhumka earrings are crafted in 18K white gold. The design begins with a radiant lotus-inspired cl...
Diamond, 18k Gold
4.20 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Floral Ear Climber Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat gold, these beautiful ear climber earrings are hand set with 4.20 carats of marquise cut sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
1.60 CT Marquise & Round Diamond Bezel Set Curved Ear Climber Earrings 18K Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Capturing a fluid rhythm of organic elegance, these exquisite diamond ear climber earrings are meticulously crafted in luminous 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Certified 2.91 Carat Marquise Diamond Ear Climber Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
18 Karat White Gold Certified 2.91 Carat Marquise Diamond Ear Climber Earrings features marquise cut diamonds set in the cluster making a leaf shape ear climber earrings.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$8,469Sale Price / set|20% Off
14 Karat White Gold Certified 2.91 Carat Marquise Diamond Ear Climber Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
14 Karat White Gold Certified 2.91 Carat Marquise Diamond Ear Climber Earrings features marquise cut diamonds set in the cluster making a leaf shape ear climber earrings.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
2.05 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Wing Ear Climber Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, these beautiful ear climber earrings are hand set with 2.05 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,275Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural Diamond Ear Climber Drop Earrings 1.77 Carats in 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
A contemporary interpretation of fine diamond jewelry, these ear climber earrings feature brilliant natural diamonds arranged in a graceful ascending silhouette.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$6,172Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.36 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Ear Climber Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
Featuring 1.36 carats of natural diamonds, these ear climber earrings balance openness and brilliance through a carefully graduated design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,784Sale Price / set|20% Off
18K White Gold 2.39 Carat Natural Diamond Ear Climber Stud Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Embrace timeless elegance with our natural diamond stud earrings crafted in solid 18K gold the perfect blend of sophistication, purity, and lasting value. Each earring features handp...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$24,920Sale Price / set|20% Off
9.58 Carat Certified Diamond Ear Climber Drop Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
The lower portion features three distinct vertical rows of diamonds hanging from each climber. Diamonds are a universal symbol of eternity and strength.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
10K White Gold 1/10 Carat Diamond Journey Style Climber Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: 10 Round-cut Diamonds Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Clarity: I1-I2 Diamond Weight: 0.10 cttw Diamond Setting Type:...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
$7,262Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural Diamond Ear Climber Drop Earrings 2.18 Carats in 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
A graceful combination of ear-climber styling and suspended pear-cut diamonds gives these earrings a distinctive contemporary presence.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$3,212Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural Coral Bead Diamond Bar Climber Stud Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural Coral Bead Diamond Bar Climber Stud Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold features three graduated coral beads set on the the diamond pave bar making ear climber stud earrings.
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Oval Diamond Scatter Climber Earrings 14k White Gold Bridal Gift Jewelry
Located in Deira, AE
These pear and oval-cut diamond scatter climber earrings are precisely that kind of piece.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$2,939Sale Price / set|20% Off
1.11 Ct Natural Diamond Emerald & Marquise Ear Climber Earrings, 14k White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
A refined ear climber featuring an emerald-cut centre framed by marquise natural diamonds in 14k white gold. 1.11 ct · SI clarity · HI color · 13 mm length.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$9,974Sale Price / set|20% Off
Multi Shape Natural Diamond Ear Climber Earrings 3.47 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
Designed to trace the natural curve of the ear, these striking ear climber earrings feature an artistic arrangement of natural diamonds in multiple shapes.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$7,351Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural Diamond Ear Climber Drop Earrings 2.27 Carats in 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
Graceful and contemporary, these natural diamond ear climber earrings combine a sweeping vine-inspired silhouette with elegant pear-shaped diamond drops.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$2,817Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural Diamond Ear Climber Earrings 0.77 Carats Trillion Cut 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
These diamond ear climber earrings present a dynamic arrangement of natural diamonds that follows the contour of the ear with remarkable fluidity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$6,561Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural Diamond Ear Climber Earrings 1.87 Carats Marquise Cut 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
These diamond ear climber earrings balance sculptural form and exceptional light performance through a carefully graduated arrangement of marquise and round natural diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Natural Diamond Ear Climber Drop Earrings 2.10 Carats in 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
Marquise-cut diamonds form the ascending ear climber section, leading into a central cluster that transitions seamlessly into a pear-shaped diamond drop.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Natural Diamond Ear Climber Drop Earrings 2.33 Carats in 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
Gracefully designed to follow the natural curve of the ear, these natural diamond ear climber drop earrings showcase a captivating arrangement of marquise and pear-shaped diamonds se...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Natural Diamond Ear Climber Earrings 2.76 Carats 14K White Gold Marquise Cut
Located in Deira, AE
Distinct from traditional stud or hoop earrings, these climbers offer a sculptural approach to diamond jewelry with strong visual impact.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$7,437Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural Diamond Ear Climber Earrings 2.19 Carats Mixed Cut 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
These diamond ear climber earrings unite emerald-cut, marquise, and pear-shaped natural diamonds in a composition that balances structure and movement.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$9,974Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural Diamond Ear Climber Drop Earrings 3.02 Carats in 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
A striking composition of marquise and pear-shaped natural diamonds creates exceptional movement and light performance throughout these ear climber earrings.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$10,499Sale Price / set|20% Off
14 Karat White Gold 3.95 Carat Natural Diamond Ear Climber Chandelier Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
14 Karat White Gold 3.95 Carat Natural Diamond Ear Climber Chandelier Earrings features multiple tiers of cascading diamonds with classic chandelier style features a brilliant mix of...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$13,124Sale Price / set|20% Off
18 Karat White Gold 3.95 Carat Natural Diamond Ear Climber Chandelier Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
18 Karat White Gold 3.95 Carat Natural Diamond Ear Climber Chandelier Earrings features multiple tiers of cascading diamonds with classic chandelier style features a brilliant mix of...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,324Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural Diamond Ear Climber Earrings 0.96 Carats Multi Shape 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
Details:- Item Code: SEE-110795 Category: Fine Jewelry Jewelry Type: Earrings Metal: 18K White Gold Gross Weight: 2.38 Grams Natural Diamond Weight: 0.96 Carats Diamond Clarity: SI D...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$2,311Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural 1 Carat Diamond Cluster Ear Climber Stud Earrings 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural 1 Carat Diamond Cluster Ear Climber Stud Earrings 18k White Gold features baguette cut and round cut diamond cluster making a clustered shape earrings.
Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Platinum 14.4ctw GIA No Heat Sapphire w/ Diamond Leaf Climber Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (24) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Royal Blue Color - Gorgeous Color - Cambodia - No Heat - 12ctw (approx. based on the certification measurements)...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
$7,262Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural Diamond Ear Climber Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold 2.18 Carats
Located in Deira, AE
Modern artistry meets exceptional brilliance in these striking diamond ear climber earrings. Crafted in luxurious 18K white gold, the design combines elegant pear-shaped and emerald-...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$3,849Sale Price / set|20% Off
Marquise Cut Diamond Ear Climber Earrings in 18K White Gold 1.22 Carats
Located in Deira, AE
These diamond ear climber earrings feature an elegant composition of marquise-cut natural diamonds arranged in a layered, botanical-inspired formation.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Maria Kotsoni-Contemporary 18k Yellow Gold Pink Enamel Diamond Wow Ear Climbers
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
These fun and colourful climbers come in a highly polished finish and feature pink and yellow enamel as well as 0.2 cts of white Diamonds.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Multi Shape 26 Diamonds 18K White Gold Ear Climber Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a touch of elegance to any outfit with these stunning Multi Shape 26 Diamonds 18K White Gold Ear Climber Earrings. Designed to capture light from every angle, these earrings feat...
18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$4,201Sale Price / set|20% Off
1.78 Ct Natural Diamond Graduating Linear Ear Climber Earrings 14k White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
Luminously powerful — these 1.78-carat natural diamond graduating five-stone linear bar ear climber earrings are the finest expression of restrained fine jewelry maximalism.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$7,700Sale Price / set|20% Off
3.36Ct Graduated Five Stone Diamond Ear Climber Stud Earrings 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Embrace timeless elegance with our natural diamond stud earrings crafted in solid 18K gold the perfect blend of sophistication, purity, and lasting value. Each earring features handp...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,089Sale Price / set|20% Off
2.13 Carat Marquise & Pear Diamond Ear Climber 14K White Gold Cocktail Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Make yourself trendy and stylish with this 14k White Gold Earrings glittering with Diamond that will add majestic charm and elegance to your look. Exquisitely designed, this Earrings...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,264Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural Pave Diamond 14k Gold Ear Climber Earrings For Women Minimalist Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Round Studs Earring For Women Natural Pave Diamond 14k Gold Wedding Gift For Her. Metal: 14k Gold Stone: Diamond Hallmarking: 14k Hallmarked Size: 29 mm X 8 mm Metal Weight: 1....
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1.47 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Ear Climbers in 14K White Gold Minimalist Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Elegant and fashion-forward, these pear shape diamond ear climber earrings are crafted in luxurious 14K white gold for a refined modern look.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,809Sale Price / set|20% Off
2 Carat Natural Diamond Ear Climber Earrings 14k White Gold Wedding Jewelry
Located in Deira, AE
Details:- Item Code :- SEE-110473 (14k) Gross Wt. :- 3.47 gm 14k White Gold Wt. :- 3.04 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 2.18 Ct. ( SI Clarity & HI Color ) Your Diamond, Your Trust Gua...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$5,543Sale Price / set|20% Off
2.45 Carat Natural Diamond SI/H Climber Stud Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
2.45 Carat Natural Diamond SI/H Climber Stud Earrings 18 Karat White Gold features pear cut diamonds set in the climber and drop making minimalist drop earrings.
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.
Someone wanted to “modernize” the Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. masterworks, but Mahnaz Collection came to their rescue. Here, the dealer explains precisely why they’re such an extraordinary find.
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