18 Karat White Gold Round and Baguette Diamond Crawler Earring
By Super Gems Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These trendy round and baguette diamond illusion crawler earrings are crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 86 round white diamonds totaling of 0.58 carats and 42 baguette white ...
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Round and Baguette Diamond Crawler Earring
By Super Gems Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These trendy round and baguette diamond illusion crawler earrings are crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 20 round white diamonds totaling of 0.14 carats and 20 baguette white ...
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Round and Baguette Diamond Crawler Earring
By Super Gems Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These trendy round and baguette diamond illusion crawler earrings are crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 30 round white diamonds totaling of 0.12 carats and 20 baguette white ...
Diamond, White Gold
2.35 Ct Natural Pear Cut Diamond Crawler Earrings 18K Solid White Gold Studs
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
GIA 1 Carat Each Pear and Marquise Diamond Crawler Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Absolutely amazing 15.27 ct. white diamond pear and marquise cluster crawler earrings.
Diamond, White Gold
Three Pear Cut 1.66 Ct Diamond Crawler Stud Earrings in 18k Solid White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
Minimalist Three Pear 1.66ct Diamond Stud Earrings 18k White Gold features six pear cut diamonds three diamonds set in each earrings in a curved shape making stud earrings. Diamonds ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Round and Baguette Diamond Dangling Crawler Earring
By Super Gems Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These trendy round and baguette diamond crawler dangling earrings are crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 58 round white diamonds totaling of 0.64 carats and 38 baguette white ...
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Round and Baguette Diamond Dangling Crawler Earring
By Super Gems Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These trendy round and baguette diamond crawler dangling earrings are crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 122 round white diamonds totaling of 0.76 carats and 42 baguette white...
Diamond, White Gold
$479Sale Price|20% Off
Sparkle With Style in 10K White Gold Diamond Ear Crawler Earring
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your attire with these diamond crawler earrings. A elegant gift for your special someone!
White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
$2,939Sale Price / set|20% Off
1.32 Ct Natural Diamond Round Brilliant Crawler Earrings, 14k White Gold for Her
Located in Diera, AE
Effortlessly chic, these round brilliant diamond crawler earrings trace a gentle arc of light along the ear in a scattered constellation of natural diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$49Sale Price / item|30% Off
White Crushed Velvet Jewelry Pochette Box with Gold Tassel
By Nijma M Fine Jewelry
Located in Toronto, CA
Dimensions of pochette box: Length: 4.5" Width: 3.75" Thickness: 2" White crushed velvet Gold tassel and cord detailing Jewelry pictured (all available on 1st Dibs, please visit Ni...
14kYellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Earrings 2.95ct, Carats
Located in Great Neck, NY
These elegant ruby and trendy diamond crawler earrings showcase refined contemporary design paired with the timeless beauty of natural gemstones.
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Crawler Diamond Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Yessayan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crawler Diamond Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold 0.76 Cts of Diamonds, G-H Color, VS-SI Clarity 2.4 Grams of 18K Yellow Gold No two products are exactly same, therefore weights are appr...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Crawler Earring
By Super Gems Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These trendy diamond wing crawler earrings with white diamonds are crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, featuring80 round white diamonds totaling of 3.26 carats. 18-karat white gold are ...
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Pave Crawler Earring
By Super Gems Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These trendy diamond wing crawler earrings with white diamonds are crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring80 round white diamonds totaling of 3.26 carats. 18-karat yellow gold are ...
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Dangling Crawler Earring
By Super Gems Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These trendy pave diamond wing crawler earrings with white diamonds are crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, featuring 130 round white diamonds totaling of 2.66 carats. 18-karat white go...
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Pave Dangling Crawler Earring
By Super Gems Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These trendy pave diamond wing crawler earrings with white diamonds are crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 130 round white diamonds totaling of 2.66 carats. 18-karat yellow go...
Diamond, White Gold
Diamond Single Love Ear Crawler Stud in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Single Love Ear Crawler 14k Solid Gold Women Anniversary Gift Jewelry Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Base Metal: White Gold, 14k Main Stone Shape:...
Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
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
0.82 Ct Natural Diamond Pear Drop & Marquise Crawler Earrings, 14k White Gold
Located in Diera, AE
Pear drop and marquise crawler earrings with natural diamonds in 14k white gold. 0.82 ct total · SI clarity · HI color · 2.20 gm gross weight.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
FLOWEN Sterling Silver Eyra Ear Crawler Earring in Black Gommato and Diamonds
By Flowen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The EYRA is FLOWEN's unique Ear Crawler / Climber Earring. Reimagining of organic forms with a futuristic fantasy and mutation, these ear crawler earrings can be worn individually or...
Diamond, PVD-Coated, Sterling Silver
FLOWEN Sterling Silver Eyra Ear Crawler Earring in 18k Gold and Diamonds
By Flowen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The EYRA is FLOWEN's unique Ear Crawler / Climber Earring . Reimagining of organic forms with a futuristic fantasy and mutation, these ear crawler earrings can be worn individually o...
Diamond, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
$185Sale Price / set|50% Off
Silvorra 925 Silver Ruby Diamond Curved Ear Crawler Earrings for Girlfriend Gift
Located in New York, NY
These elegant stud earrings are crafted in 925 sterling silver and feature natural oval-cut ruby gemstones measuring 4×3 mm, arranged in a graceful vertical design and accented with ...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
$4,480Sale Price / set|20% Off
1.64 Ct Natural Diamond Pear & Baguette Crawler Earrings, 14k White Gold for Her
Located in Diera, AE
A luminous ear crawler featuring 1.64 ct of natural pear, baguette, and round brilliant diamonds in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
FLOWEN Sterling Silver Eyra Ear Crawler Earring in 18K Gold and Black Diamonds
By Flowen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The EYRA is FLOWEN's unique Ear Crawler / Climber Earring . Reimagining of organic forms with a futuristic fantasy and mutation, these ear crawler earrings can be worn individually o...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
FLOWEN Sterling Silver Eyra Ear Crawler Earring in 18k Gold and Black Diamonds
By Flowen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The EYRA is FLOWEN's unique Ear Crawler / Climber Earring . Reimagining of organic forms with a futuristic fantasy and mutation, these ear crawler earrings can be worn individually o...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
0.45 Carat Round Cut Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ear Crawler Earrings
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These earrings have 8 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.45 carats (Clarity: VS2, Color: F) The backing of the earring is a standard push back. The stud can be worn alone with separat...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
FLOWEN Sterling Silver Eyra Ear Crawler Earring in 18 Karat Gold and Diamonds
By Flowen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The EYRA is FLOWEN's unique Ear Crawler / Climber Earring. Reimagining of organic forms with a futuristic fantasy and mutation, these ear crawler earrings can be worn individually or...
Diamond, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold 2.57 Carat Marquise Pear Round Diamond Ear Crawler Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Crafted with precision and attention to detail, these ear cuff earrings are designed to hug the earlobe with comfort and security. The cuff design eliminates the need for traditional...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,417Sale Price / set|20% Off
1.71 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Ear Crawler Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Embrace timeless elegance with our natural diamond stud earrings crafted in solid 14K gold — the perfect blend of sophistication, purity, and lasting value. Each earring features h...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$4,272Sale Price / set|20% Off
1.71 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Ear Crawler Earrings 18 Karat 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 h...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Designer Earring Solid 14k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Studs Earring Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
This beautiful pair of fine jewelry consists of two-tone diamond ear climber/crawler earrings designed to gracefully follow the natural upward curve of the earlobe Details:- Item Co...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$4,850
Contemporary 18k White Gold and 1.26 Ct Diamond Crawler Earring
Located in BRISBANE, QLD
18 karat white gold crawler stud earring with special prolong back set with marquise and round diamonds of total weight 1.26 carat.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$650
0.18ctw Diamond Tapered Curve Crawler Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
0.18ctw Diamond Tapered Curve Crawler Earrings in 14K Diamond Tapered Curve Crawler Earrings 14K White Gold Diamonds Carat Weight: Approx. 0.18ctw Earring Length: Approx. 22.0 MM We...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$2,600
Brilliant 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Ear Crawler
By Maison Tjoeng
Located in Singapore, SG
Contemporary 18k gold ear crawler featuring eight bezel set diamonds gently arching up the side of the ear.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,481 / item
Ecksand 18k Yellow Gold Graphic Diamond Pavé Ear Crawler Earrings
By Ecksand
Located in Montreal, QC
In full bloom. These Ecksand Blossom earrings are inspired by nature's first blooms. These ear climber earrings feature a modern design reminiscent of flower petals. The natural diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$2,481 / item
Ecksand 18k Yellow Gold Graphic Diamond Pavé Ear Crawler Earrings
By Ecksand
Located in Montreal, QC
In full bloom. These Ecksand Blossom earrings are inspired by nature's first blooms. These ear climber earrings feature a modern design reminiscent of flower petals. The natural diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
New Frederic Sage 0.90ctw Diamond Wave Crawler Earrings in 14K White Gold
By Frederic Sage
Located in Vienna, VA
New Frederic Sage 0.90ctw Diamond Wave Crawler Earrings in 14K Frederic Sage Diamond Wave Crawler Earrings 14K White Gold Diamonds Carat Weight: Approx. 0.90ctw Earring Dimensions: ...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Roman Malakov 2.08 Carats Total Marquise Cut Diamond Crawler Stud Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of stud earrings, featuring marquise cut diamonds weighing 2.08 carats total, set in a crawler design.
Diamond, White Gold
Roman Malakov 1.49 Carats Total Pear & Round Cut Diamond Crawler Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pair of crawler earrings, featuring 1.49 carats total of graduating pear shape diamonds accented by a single round brilliant cut diamond.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Roman Malakov 7.21 Carats Total Pear and Marquise Cut Diamond Crawler Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A very stylish and elegant crawler earrings showcasing pear and marquise cut diamonds that weighs 13.76 grams.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Crawler Earrings 1 Carat Pear Cut in 14 Karat White Gold, IGI Certified
Located in Rutherford, NJ
Minimal size, maximum impact. Searching for that perfect minimal ear jewelry? The pear diamonds have you covered for all the moments needing a ‘less is more’ appeal. IGI CERTIFIED...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Stunning 14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
"Elevate your attire with these diamond crawler earrings. A elegant gift for your special someone!"
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$639 / item
Stunning 14k White Gold Snake Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
"Elevate your attire with these diamond crawler earrings. A elegant gift for your special someone!"
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$695 / set
Diamond Wing Ear Crawler Studs
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Wing Earrings Featuring 10 Single Cut Diamonds of VS/SI Clarity and G/H Color Totaling Approximately 0.10 Carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,900
Emerald Diamond Floral Crawler Ring
By Jaipur Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A delicate and contemporary floral design in a beautiful shield ring of Sterling Silver with 18 Karat White Gold high polish. This ring is set with 2.10 Carats of fiery Emerald leav...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Sterling Silver
Stunning 18k White Gold Diamond Ear Crawler Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 18k White Gold Diamond Ear Crawler Earrings Make a bold and fashionable statement with these stunning 18k white gold diamond ear crawler earrings.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$495 / set
Sapphire and diamond ear crawler in yellow gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 karat yellow gold ear crawlers featuring 8 marquise cut sapphires totaling 0.80 carats accented by 6 round diamonds of SI clarity and H/I color totaling 0.06 carats. Pierced post ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Tri Tone Pave Diamond Butterfly Crawler Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white, rose and yellow gold Diamond: 385 round brilliant cut = 2.50cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2 Ring size: 7 (please allow two additional shipping days f...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
French Mid-Century 1.50 Carat Diamond Platinum Ear-Crawler Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Earrings are designed as curved striated forms that crawl up the ear Set throughout by single and transitional cut diamonds Weighing in total approximately 1.50 carats - H/I color ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Circa 1970s Van Cleef & Arpels 5.50 Carat Diamond Ear Crawler Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
From the House of Van Cleef & Arpels these stunning diamond ear crawler earrings are crafted in 18 karat yellow & white gold, and feature 56 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing app...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond G and Crawler “Mismatched” Earring SET
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 46 round brilliant cut = 1.15cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: earrings measure 12.3-19.4mm long Weight: 0.94 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 2.57 Carats Total Marquise Cut Diamond Wing Crawler Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pair of ear crawlers, featuring marquise cut diamonds weighing 2.57 carats total, elegantly set with a wing motif. Finely made with 18K white gold. Perfect for that specia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Louis Newman & Co GIA Certified 4.06cts Pear Shape Diamond Ear Crawler/Climber
By Louis Newman & Company
Located in New York, NY
Each stone is GIA certified 0.50 carat average D-E-F colors and range from VS1 clarity to Si2 clarity. Hand made in a 18k White gold setting We can custom make these in any style
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$2,500 / set
Antique Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Branch Drop Earrings
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Earrings Featuring 8 Dangling Cultured Saltwater Pearls and 8 Old Mine Cut Diamonds Totaling 0.50 Carats. Ear Crawler Design with Unpierced Screwback Clo...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
FLOWEN Sterling Silver Eyra Ear Crawler Earring in Black Gommato and Diamonds
By Flowen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The EYRA is FLOWEN's unique Ear Crawler / Climber Earring. Reimagining of organic forms with a futuristic fantasy and mutation, these ear crawler earrings can be worn individually or...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, PVD-Coated
1960's Diamond 18 Karat Two Tone Gold Ear Crawler Leverback Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
1960's diamond leaf motif earrings handcrafted in 18 karat yellow and white gold. The earrings feature 46 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.00 carat total weight....
Diamond, Gold, 18k 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.
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.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The mismatched, multiple-earring look may have started with fashion jewelry, but A-list fans have taken it to the next level.
From buttons to chandeliers, here are the top styles to get or give in 2020.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
The classic circle has appeared in countless variations over the centuries.