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18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Door Knocker Earrings
Located in Sydney, NSW
18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Door Knocker Earrings These vintage 18ct yellow gold door knocker
Category

Vintage 1980s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

BVLGARI ITALY 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Door Knocker Earrings Vintage 1960s Rare
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bvlgari Italy 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Door Knocker Earrings Vintage 1960s Here is your chance to
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 1970s Hammered Gold Diamond Door Knocker Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 1970s Hammered Gold Diamond Door Knocker Earrings Intricately crafted
Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage Hinged Gold and Diamond Door Knocker Earrings
Located in Princeton, NJ
A pair of 1970s 18 karat yellow gold and diamond earrings of door knocker design, the lower
Category

Late 20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Oscar Heyman Platinum 8.58tcw Diamond Door Knocker Earrings
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
Oscar Heyman platinum 'door knocker' style earrings contain 8.58tcw of round diamonds, F-G/VS
Category

2010s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold Rectangular Diamond Door Knocker Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K white gold Diamonds: round brilliant cut = 4.10cttw Color: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Harry Winston Diamond Door Knocker Earrings & Dome Ring Set
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
A timeless and extraordinary diamond earrings and ring set by Harry Winston, crafted in 18k yellow
Category

20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Esti Frederica Designer 18 Karat Byzantine Diamonds Door Knocker Earrings
By Esti Frederica
Located in New York, NY
Esti Frederica Designer earrings. Gorgeous Byzantine door knocker clip earrings 1.10ct. Rounds
Category

2010s American Byzantine Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Door Knocker Earrings #17515
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Earrings- These sparkling earrings each feature 10 round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Door Knocker Earrings #17327
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Earrings These elegant earrings each feature 28 round single
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Yellow Gold Diamond Door-Knocker Earrings 7.00 Carat
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Brilliant-cut diamonds, hammered 18K gold, and platinum Substantial door knocker earrings by David
Category

20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel, Diamonds, Door Knocker Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Prepare to make a bold and glamorous statement with these exquisite David Webb door knocker
Category

20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Coral, Green Enamel and Diamond Door Knocker Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Very fun and unique these David Webb coral, green enamel and diamond earrings are what David Webb
Category

20th Century American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Gold Garnet Green Tourmaline Taper Baguette Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18k gold garnet green tourmaline diamond door-knocker earrings. Introducing our 18k gold garnet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Citrine Pink Tourmaline Baguette Diamond Pear-shape Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18K Rose Gold Citrine Pink Tourmaline Baguette diamond door-knocker Earrings- a fusion of elegance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond Door Knocker Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Door Knocker Dangle Earrings, set in 18K Yellow Gold 180 round cut diamonds approximate
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Italian Diamond Gold Door Knocker Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A special pair of door knocker earrings made in Italy! They feature 5 carats of exceptionally fine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Door Knocker Lapis Diamond 14 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stunning Door Knocker earrings are handmade in 14-karat gold, 8.45 carats Lapis and 1.08
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Sapphire Ruby Gold Door Knocker Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of 18k yellow gold door knocker earrings feature sparkling baguette cut diamonds
Category

20th Century Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral and Diamond ‘Door Knocker’ Style Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A sumptuous pair of Coral and Diamond Earrings crafted in 18k Yellow Gold, showcasing 1.00 carat of
Category

Vintage 1970s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Enamel Door Knocker Diamond 14 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful Enamel earrings are cast in 14K gold and hand set in 5.44 carats of diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

MS Diamond & Yellow Gold Door Knocker Earrings
Located in New York, NY
14kt Yellow Gold Omega Back Earrings with Posts. Set with clean, full cut white Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 1960s 12.00 Carat Diamond Detachable Door Knocker Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total
Category

Vintage 1960s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Meghna Jewels Door Knocker 14 Karat Gold Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stunning Door Knocker earrings are handmade in 14-karat gold and set with .96 carats of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

13.4 Carat Malachite Diamond 14 Karat Gold Door Knocker Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stunning Door Knocker earrings are handmade in 14 karat gold. It is set in 13.4 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Diamond Large Door Knocker Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Winter Springs, FL
These earrings exhibit the fine detail and craftsmanship that only Van Cleef and Arpels (FRANCE
Category

Late 20th Century French Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

David Webb Black Enamel And Diamond Bamboo Door Knocker Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
When looking for a pair of stunning door knocker-style earrings this is it! This pair from David
Category

20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Large Twist Diamond Door-knocker Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Large Twist Diamond Door-knocker Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold Large Twist Diamond Door-knocker
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Boucheron Door Knocker Earrings Diamond Platinum French Estate Jewelry
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous pair of vintage Boucheron door knocker earrings, crafted of platinum and diamond. The
Category

Vintage 1950s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Meghna Jewels Malachite Diamond 14 Karat Gold Door Knocker Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 14-karat gold, these stunning earrings are set with 15.85 carats malachite and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 14k Gold

Mother of Pearl Diamond 14 Karat Gold Door Knocker Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Hand cast from 14-karat gold, these stunning earrings are set with 37.48 carats mother of pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold

1960's Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Door Knocker Leverback Vintage Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
These striking 1960s 18 karat yellow gold pave diamond ribbed door knocker earrings exude vintage
Category

Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier carved rock crystal “Door Knocker” earrings circa 1970
By Cartier
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
A pair of timeless Cartier carved rock crystal “Door Knocker” earrings - transparent yet luminous
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Mother of Pearl Door Knocker Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Diamond And Black Onyx Door Knocker Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels. With
Category

Vintage 1980s French Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

17 Carat Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Harlequin Yellow Gold Door Knocker Earrings
Located in Tustin, CA
Magnificent 18 karat yellow gold "door knocker" dangle style omega lever back earrings for pierced
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Meriwether 18k Gold 6.50ctw Bezel Rose Cut Diamond Brushed Door Knocker Earring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (38) Natural Genuine Diamond - Various Shapes Rose Cut - Bezel Set - G-I Color - VS1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

HARAKH 1/2 CT Colorless Diamond 18KT Yellow Gold Sunlight Door Knocker Earrings
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
, brilliant-cut round and custom-cut baguette diamonds are set in 18-karat yellow gold. Total diamond weight
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

14k White Gold Diamond Square Door Knocker Earrings w/ Omega Backs-Maker's Mark
Located in Eagan, MN
front of the Omega Back. Each earring is full brilliant cut pave diamonds that just shimmer and shine
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.10 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Door Knocker Hoop Earrings
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Smart and unique, this diamond hoop earrings are certain to be notice. Made by our skillful
Category

2010s Indian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

1980's Ruby Emerald Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Door-Knocker Ear-Clip Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
set round brilliant cut diamonds and round cut rubies Diamonds weigh approximately 1.52 carats total
Category

Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Estate Door Knocker Black Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Estate David Webb Door Knocker Earrings, an exquisite fusion of bold design and
Category

20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

David Webb Bombe Platinum 56.84 Carats Hanging Door Knocker Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
"Lustrous diamond day to night diamond earrings by David Webb. Absolutely out of this world these
Category

20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.95 Carats Total Pave Diamond Door Knocker Non-Pierced Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Spectacular pave diamond and 18 karat gold door knocker earrings. Featuring a grooved polished gold
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow gold and diamond door knocker clip-on earrrings
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings Featuring a Circular Drop Design Featuring 8 Round Diamonds of VS
Category

Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Door Knocker Earrings and Brooch Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Dive into the glamorous vibes of the 1970s with this ultra-rare Van Cleef & Arpels earrings and
Category

Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings

14 Karat Gold Aquamarine Pink Tourmaline Baguette Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat gold sky blue topaz pink tourmaline baguette diamond door-knocker shaped dangle drop
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Gold

14K Gold Door-Knocker Rainbow Baguette Gemstones Diamond Pendant Earrings Set
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat gold taper baguette multi-color door-knocker rainbow gemstones diamond pendant earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, 18k ...

18 Karat Gold Red Garnet Green Tourmaline Baguette Diamond Pendant Earrings Set
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat yellow gold taper baguette garnet and green tourmaline door-knocker diamond pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Diamond Door Knocker Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18k Yellow Gold earrings featuring 104 round diamonds weighing 4.42 carats.
Category

1990s More Earrings

Door Knocker Design Diamond Earrings
Located in Millburn, NJ
18K white gold, door knocker design diamond earrings. Set with multi shaped rose cut diamonds
Category

American More Earrings

Diamond and Gold Door Knocker Stud Earrings
By Baker & Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Petite Dew Door Knocker Earrings with Diamond from modern fine jewelry house, Baker & Black
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Door Knocker Ear Clips with Diamonds, circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
Stunning platinum and diamond ear clips are the perfect earring for any occasion that calls for
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Door Knocker Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k white and yellow gold Diamond Details: Approximately 8.60ctw round brilliant diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Interchangeable Diamond Door-Knocker Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Cartier, these door-knocker earrings have two rows of diamonds and they can be worn with and
Category

Mid-20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold and 2.0 Carat Diamond Door Knocker Earrings, circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold and 2.)CT Diamond Door Knocker Earrings Period: Vintage Year: c.1980
Category

20th Century Unknown Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Mabe Pearl and Diamond Door Knocker Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Striking door knocker clip on earrings crafted in 18 karat yellow and white gold, showcasing two
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Gold and Diamond Door Knocker Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18 karat yellow gold and diamond earrings. Circa 1970. Of nugget textured door knocker
Category

Vintage 1970s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Rough Diamond Door Knocker Earrings 18k Rose Gold
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautiful pair of door knocker earrings crafted in 18k rose gold. The pair show a stud backing that
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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Diamond Door Knocker Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of diamond door knocker earrings available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 63 vintage editions and 21 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of diamond door knocker earrings includes designs that are universally popular, but Contemporary and Modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Van Cleef & Arpels, David Webb and Meghna Jewels each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. A selection of round cut, oval cut and baguette cut can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of diamond door knocker earrings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Diamond Door Knocker Earrings?

On average, diamond door knocker earrings at 1stDibs sell for $8,825, while they’re typically $665 on the low end and $75,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Earrings for You

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.

Questions About Diamond Door Knocker Earrings
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The term door-knocker earrings refers to large hoop earrings. This name comes from the fact that the shape of the hoop is similar to that of the knocker on a door. Door-knocker earrings may be round, square or triangular in shape, and jewelry designers create them out of a variety of materials, including sterling silver, gold and platinum. Shop a large collection of hoop earrings on 1stDibs.