Diamrusa 18K White Gold Diamond and Australian Pearl Clover Drop Earrings
By Diamrusa
Located in BILBAO, ES
Diamrusa Earrings, South Sea Pearl Earrings, Australian Pearl Earrings, Diamond Pearl Earrings, Princess Cut Diamond Earrings, White Gold Pearl Earrings, 18K White Gold Earrings, Clo...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
$639Sale Price|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Malachite Clover Earrings with Diamonds, Modern Design
Located in New York, NY
The 18K yellow gold malachite clover diamond earring is a captivating and elegant accessory that effortlessly combines classic design with a modern flair.
White Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$599Sale Price|20% Off
Midnight Mother Of Pearl Clover Natural Diamond Earring 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
The 18K yellow gold midnight mother of pearl clover diamond earring is a captivating and elegant accessory that effortlessly combines classic design with a modern flair.
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Clover Dangle Earrings in 18k White Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These beautiful sapphire and diamond earrings feature bright, royal blue sapphires and natural white diamonds set in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby & Diamond Clover Drop Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, England
18ct white gold diamond and ruby drop earrings in an open work clover vintage design.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern 14K Rose Gold 1.25ct Natural Diamond Flower Clover Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro-inspired 14K rose gold natural diamond drop earrings featuring a refined floral clover motif.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Solitaire Diamond Stud Clover Earring 14k Solid Gold Flower Round Diamond Studs.
Located in Chicago, IL
Solitaire Diamond Stud Clover Earring 14k Solid Gold Flower Round Diamond Studs.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
【Crown Radiance】Azure Clover - Baby Akoya Pearl & Turquoise Diamond Earrings
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Crafted to perfection, these exquisite earrings feature Aurora-grade Japanese Baby Akoya pearls, natural crescent-shaped turquoise (2.45 carats total), and brilliant white diamonds (...
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Suzy Levian Rose Gold 0.16 CTTW Diamond Clover Stud Earring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Perfect as a second or third piercing. Add an elegant accent to your outfit with this sparkling Suzy Levian heart shape stud earring featuring three round cut gorgeous white diamonds...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Suzy Levian White Gold 0.16 CTTW Diamond Clover Stud Earring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Perfect as a second or third piercing. Add an elegant accent to your outfit with this sparkling Suzy Levian heart shape stud earring featuring three round cut gorgeous white diamonds...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Suzy Levian Yellow Gold 0.16 CTTW Diamond Clover Stud Earring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Perfect as a second or third piercing. Add an elegant accent to your outfit with this sparkling Suzy Levian heart shape stud earring featuring three round cut gorgeous white diamonds...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy .50 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Clover Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic five diamond platinum clover design earrings for pierced ears.
Diamond, Platinum
Fancy Diamond Pave Set Clover Petals 18K Rose Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.40x2.30x0.30cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "232 Fancy Diamonds 2.22 CT 18KR 5.60 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our Jewelry Collections ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Perlee Clovers Hoop Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Perlee Clovers Hoop Earrings PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 145446 Listing Title: Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Perlee Clovers Hoop Earri...
White Gold
$2,310Sale Price|40% Off
NWT $3, 850 Rare 18KT Gold Fancy Diamond Clover Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is A Rare 18KT Gold Fancy Large Clover Diamond Stud Earrings. Earrings comprised of Finely Set Glittering Gorgeous Fancy White Diamond clover!!!
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Perlee Clovers Hoop Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Perlee Clovers Hoop Earrings PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 145446 Listing Title: Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Perlee Clovers Hoop Earri...
White Gold
Suzy Levian 14K Yellow Gold 0.40 CTTW Diamond Clover Stud Earrings
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
These beautiful earrings contain 8 diamonds weighing in at 2/5 cttw.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Suzy Levian 14k Rose Gold 0.35 CTTW Diamond Clover Stud Earring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
These beautiful earrings contain 4 diamonds weighing in at 0.35 CTTW.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Gold Heart-Shaped Clover Stud Earrings with Natural Diamonds & Ruby
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Gold Heart-Shaped Clover Stud Earrings with Natural Diamonds & Ruby These exquisite 18K gold earrings embody elegance and good fortune, featuring a 1.10ct heart-shaped natura...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$864Sale Price / set|20% Off
Checkerboard Cut Amethyst & Diamond Clover Drop Earrings 3.8ct 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These elegant drop earrings showcase 2 checkerboard-cut clover motif shaped natural amethysts totaling 3.8 carats, that display a rich, luminous purple hue.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.73ctw Natural Round Diamond Clover Shaped Chandelier Earrings, 18k White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
These beautiful chandelier earrings feature 4.73 carat total weight in natural round brilliant cut diamonds in seven clover shaped rows and are set in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold 2.02ctw Round Brilliant and Baguette Diamond Clover Stud Earring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k Yellow Gold 2.02ctw Round Brilliant and Baguette Diamond Clover Stud Earrings Style: Clover Cluster Diamond Stud Earrings Material: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: Approximatel...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$12,573Sale Price|54% Off
NWT $27, 939 18KT Gold Large Exquisite Clover Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering are these Extremely Rare Beautiful 18KT Gold Fine Large Fancy Diamond Earrings comprised with approx 6CTS Carats of Fine Gorgeous Glittering Diamon...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
【Caelmare】Clover Bloom Convertible Pearl & Turquoise Earrings
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
The top clover-shaped stud, crafted from four hand-selected turquoise cabochons outlined in natural white diamonds, evokes a sense of playful sophistication.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Turquoise, White Gold
0.51 Carat Pave Diamond Clover Stud Earrings 14 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold 0.51ctw Pave Diamond Clover Stud Earrings Material: 14k White Gold Diamond Details: Approximately 0.51ctw of Pave set, Round Brilliant Diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Clover Rope Detail Quatrefoil Floral Earrings Flower Design 14K Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
These intricate earrings have a lovely detailed clover design with four diamonds in each earring.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$2,384Sale Price / set|20% Off
Clover-Inspired Emerald & Diamond Floral Stud Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Radiating timeless elegance with a fresh twist, these captivating stud earrings feature a clover-inspired floral design crafted in luminous 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diana M. Custom 3.60 Cts. Diamond Clover Stud Earrings 14K White Gold
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
14kt white gold diamond clover stud earrings containing 3.60 cts tw (FG SI)
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby & Diamond 18K Rose Gold Floral Flower Clover Style Drop Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 4.00x1.30x0.40cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "116 White Diamonds 0.44 CT 2 Fancy Diamonds 0.15 CT 58 Ruby 1.18 CT 18KR 7.67 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby & Diamond 18K Rose Gold Floral Flower Clover Style Drop Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 3.00x1.30x0.40cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "116 White Diamonds 0.42 CT 58 Ruby 1.10 CT 18KR 6.12 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our Jewe...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$8,450 / item
【Vine Symphony】Hope in Bloom Clover Duet Earrings
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Delicately cascading down the ear, a duet of clover-shaped blossoms glimmers with 0.65 carats of natural SI-quality diamonds—each petal capturing light like a whispered wish.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
0.26 Ct Diamond Quatrefoil Cluster Studs 14K Two-Tone Gold Clover Earrings
Located in Jaipur, IN
The Everyday Diamond Stud, Elevated Beyond Recognition The diamond stud earring is the most enduring category in fine jewellery — but not all studs are created equal.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Banded Agate Clover Drop Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Banded Agate Clover Drop Earrings One of a kind statement earrings!
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
$5,280Sale Price / item|20% Off
Bespoke Four-Leaf Clover Quatrefoil Diamond Huggie Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
A refined pair of floral-inspired huggie earrings crafted in 18K white gold, designed with a compact silhouette that sits close to the ear. Each earring features a cluster of round b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...
Flower Clover Natural Diamond Dainty Stud Earrings, 14k Solid Gold, SI GH
Located in New York, NY
FEATURES • Gold Kt: 14K • Diamond Type: Natural Diamond • Diamond Cut: Round • Total CTW: 0.25 ctw • Total Number of Stones: 48 pcs • Diamond Color: SI or better • Diamond Clarity: ...
Diamond, Gold
18k Yellow Gold Clover Motif Earrings Encrusted with Diamonds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This vintage pair of 18k yellow gold and diamond, clover motif earrings is absolutely scintillating.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.50 CTW Clover Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings in 14K Gold, SI1+ 14MM Hoops
Located in New York, NY
Blending timeless elegance with a touch of charm, these 14K gold clover diamond huggie hoop earrings feature a delicate four-leaf clover design suspended from classic 14mm hoops.
Diamond, 14k Gold
0.24 CTW Diamond Clover Stud Earrings in 14K Gold, SI1+ Flower Cluster Studs
Located in New York, NY
Delicate and timeless, these 14K gold diamond clover stud earrings feature a charming four-petal flower design that symbolizes luck, love, and new beginnings.
Diamond, 14k Gold
$13,200Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Halo Pave Clover Symbol 18k White Gold Statement Drop Dangle Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Diamond Halo Pave Clover Symbol 18K White Gold Statement Drop Dangle Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds 2.50 ctw G/VS Quality
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Clover Drop Earrings G SI 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Clover Drop Earrings G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Earrings 1.00CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, 4.9 grams, Pav...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diana M. Platinum Clover Stud Earrings Adorned with 7.11Ct GIA Certified Diamond
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum stud clover earrings adorned with 7.11 cts tw of pear shaped diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Charles Krypell 18K White Gold Clover Earrings with Diamonds & Rubies
By Charles Krypell
Located in Morris Plains, NJ
As seen in the image, each earring is composed of a multi-layered quatrefoil clover design featuring a central pavé diamond cluster with a round bezel-set diamond at its heart, encir...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.06 Carat Natural Baguette Round Diamonds Clover Stem Dangle Earrings 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Clover & Stem Dangle Earrings 2.06ct. natural diamonds Rounds, full brilliant cuts Channel Set, Smooth Vs-2 clarity.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold 1.94ctw Sapphire Clover Dangle Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold 1.94ctw Sapphire Clover and 0.54ctw Diamond Dangle Earrings These stunning Sapphire Clover Dangle Earrings are in excellent condition and are ready to ship!
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
$1,728Sale Price / set|20% Off
Aquamarine Diamond Halo Clover Wedding Stud Earrings for Women 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Aquamarine Diamond Halo Clover Wedding Stud Earrings for Women in 18K Gold to make a statement with your look.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Round Diamond and Ruby Clover Cluster Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This a lovely pair of earrings for anyone who loves antique-inspired jewelry. Made of dazzling round cut diamond and French cut ruby set on 18k white gold. Total of fourteen diamonds...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,160Sale Price / set|20% Off
Elegant 2.92Ct Zambian Emerald & Diamond Clover Dangle Drop Earrings in 18k Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These clover inspired dangle earrings showcase a total of 10 zambian emeralds weighing 2.92 carats, artfully arranged in a floral cluster and set in luminous 18k white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
$4,100Sale Price / set|20% Off
Elegant 2.92Ct Zambian Emerald & Diamond Clover Dangle Drop Earrings in 14k Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These clover inspired dangle earrings showcase a total of 10 Zambian emeralds weighing 2.92 carats, artfully arranged in a floral cluster and set in luminous 14k white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 kt. White Gold Clover Earrings with 1.75 ct. Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning 18 kt. White Gold Clover Earrings with 1.75 ct. Diamonds Diamonds: Brilliant cut diamonds, together approx. 1.75 ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond & Blue Sapphire Halo Art Deco Style Clover Cluster White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A lovely pair of earrings for anyone who loves antique-inspired jewelry. Made of dazzling round cut diamond and French cut sapphire. Total fourteen diamonds form a flower with a sapp...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Clover Flex Hoop Earrings -14k Rnd .12ctw Quatrefoil Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .12ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: VS2 - SI1 Total Carats: .12ctw Style: Fl...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Diamond Clover Leverback Earrings in 14K Solid Gold for Women
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Roman Malakov 0.75 Carats Total Brilliant Round Cut Diamond Clover Stud Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple and chic pair of stud earrings showcasing a cluster of round brilliant diamonds weighing 0.75 carats total, F Color and VS in clarity, arranged in a beautiful clover design ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,000Sale Price|20% Off
Mother of Pearl Clover Cognac Silver White Diamonds Halo Drop 14k Gold Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Mother of Pearl Clover Cognac Silver White Diamonds Halo Drop 14K Gold Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold 2.00 CT Diamonds White Cream Colored Mother-of-Pearl Cabochon Slices
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
27.78 Carat Heart Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Four Leaf Clover Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a beautiful heart shape Mexican fire opal suspended on a brilliant four leaf clover accented with round diamonds. Made in 18k white gold. A piece that should give you luck...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.34ct Natural Emerald 0.34ct Diamonds 18k Gold Stud Four Leaf Clover Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Height: 10 mm Width: 10 mm Metal:18K Rose Gold Hallmarks: 18K Total Weight: 2.21 Grams Stone Type: 1.34 CT Natural Emerald & G SI2 0....
Diamond, 18k Gold
$5,431Sale Price / set|20% Off
2.70 Carat SI/H Diamond 14 Karat Yellow White Gold Clover Design Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 2.70 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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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