Natural Oval & Pear Diamond Jacket Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 4.65 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,084Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural 2.26 Carat Marquise & Round Diamond Jacket Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Indulge in the epitome of sophistication and elegance with these Natural 2.26 Carat Marquise & Round Diamond Jacket Earrings, meticulously crafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$5,105Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural 2.26 Carat Marquise & Round Diamond Jacket Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Indulge in the epitome of sophistication and elegance with these Natural 2.26 Carat Marquise & Round Diamond Jacket Earrings, meticulously crafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid Century 14ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Cluster Earrings w/ Petal Jackets
Located in London, England
We love these mid century ruby and diamond cluster earrings. They have two settings thanks to the detachable gold flower petal jackets.
10k Gold, 14k Gold
Mark Broumand 0.38 Carat Diamond Pave Ear Jacket Stud Earrings
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Created in 14k yellow gold, this beautiful pair of ear jacket stud earrings showcases 0.38ct of round brilliant cut diamonds graded at E-F, VS1-VS2.
0.58 Ct 2 Pointers Natural Diamond Jacket Earrings 14K White Gold Center
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
0.58 Ct 2 pointers Natural Diamond Jacket Earrings 14K White Gold center 7 MM 100% Natural, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Earrings 0.58CT G-H SI 14K White Gold 1.20 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.55 Ct 2 Pointers Natural Diamond Jacket Earrings 14k White Gold Center
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
0.55 Ct 2 pointers Natural Diamond Jacket Earrings 14K White Gold center 6 MM 100% Natural, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Earrings 0.55CT G-H SI 14K White Gold 1.30 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Round Peridot Stud Earrings with Diamond Halo Jackets in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Peridot and Diamonds Peridot Count: 2 Peridot Cut: Round Peridot Total Carat Weight: 1.80 carats Peridot Color: Green Diamond Count: 12 Diamon...
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,568Sale Price / set|20% Off
4.16ct Natural Deep Blue Sapphire and Diamond Jacket Earrings in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These Jacket earrings feature 4.16 carats of blue sapphires set in 14K white gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$7,200Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 4.69 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Jackets Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
You may also try to match the jackets with any other stud earrings from your own collection.
Diamond, Ruby
$3,286Sale Price / set|20% Off
1.92ct Diamond Double Bar Jacket Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Jewelry
Located in Deira, Dubai
Item Code :- SEE-14360D Gross Wt. :- 5.81 gm 18k Solid Yellow Gold Wt. :- 5.43 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 1.92 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) ✦ Sizing ............
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,200Sale Price / item|20% Off
Unique 1.34 Carat Natural Diamond Ear Jacket Earrings in 18K Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Ear Jacket Earrings in 18K Gold to make a statement with your look.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Solid Gold Ear Jacket Earrings gold Elegant ear jacket Triangle Shape Studs
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Ear Jacket Earrings gold Elegant ear jacket Triangle Shape Studs Total Carat Weight 0.24 & Under Metal Yellow Gold Diamond Weight 0.21 Ctw Approx Number of Diamonds 8...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Sphere Globes 18 Karat Rose Yellow Gold Stud Jacket Earring Combination
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
18K Yellow Rose & White Gold Diamond Studs + Golden Globe Sphere 0.30 cts Diamonds
Diamond, 18k Gold
Genuine Pave Diamond Angel Wings Ear Cuff 925 Silver Ear Jacket Stud Earring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Genuine Pave Diamond Angel Wings Ear Cuff 925 Silver Ear Jacket Stud Earring.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
1.75 Carat Blue Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ear Jacket Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these beautiful ear jackets are set with 1.75 carats of blue sapphire and .78 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sonia Bitton 14K Yellow gold 0.70ct diamond star and half moon jacket earring
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in New York, NY
Jacket earring: Diamond: 2 / Round Shape / Full Cut / 0.05ct.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,161Sale Price / set|20% Off
Round Brilliant Cut 2.28Ct SI/H Diamond Jacket Earrings 14K White Gold Jewelry
Located in Deira, Dubai
Round Brilliant Cut 2.28Ct SI/H Diamond Jacket Earrings 14K White Gold Jewelry These earrings feature a unique fan-inspired design, with a round brilliant diamond at the top and mult...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$3,952Sale Price / set|20% Off
Round Brilliant Cut 2.28Ct SI/H Diamond Jacket Earrings 18K White Gold Jewelry
Located in Deira, Dubai
Round Brilliant Cut 2.28Ct SI/H Diamond Jacket Earrings 18K White Gold Jewelry These earrings feature a unique fan-inspired design, with a round brilliant diamond at the top and mult...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Emerald Stud with Diamond Jacket Earrings set in 18K Gold/White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald Stud 3.44 carats with Diamond Jacket 1.15 carats Earrings set in 18K Gold/White Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.2 cm Total Weight: 6.97 grams "We first opened doors ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,012Sale Price / set|20% Off
1.45 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Jacket Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Details Item Code :- SFE-11082 Gross Wt. :- 3.21 gm 14k Yellow Gold Wt. :- 2.29 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 1.45 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) ✨ Customizatio...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,360Sale Price / set|20% Off
1.05 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Jacket Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Details Item Code :- SFE-11083 Gross Wt. :- 2.74 gm 14k Yellow Gold Wt. :- 2.53 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 1.05 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) ✨ Customizat...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.61 CT Natural Diamond Jacket Earrings 14k White Gold Center is for 8MM
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.61 Ct 7 pointers Natural Diamond Jacket Earrings 14K White Gold center 8 MM 100% Natural, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Earrings 1.61CT G-H SI 1...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.26 CT Natural Diamond Jacket Earrings 14k White Gold Center is for 5MM
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.26 Ct 7 pointers Natural Diamond Jacket Earrings 14K White Gold center 5 MM 100% Natural, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Earrings 1.26CT G-H SI 14K White Gold 2.5 g...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.61 Ct 2 pointers Natural Diamond Jacket Earrings 14K White Gold center 8 MM
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
Handmade item Ships from a small business in New York Length: 7/16 Inches; Width: 7/16 Inches Materials: White gold Gemstone: Diamond Description 0.61 Ct 2 pointers Natural Diamond J...
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold
3.63 Ct Natural Multi Cut Diamond Jacket Earrings 14k White Gold Jewelry gift
Located in Deira, AE
Crafted to celebrate everyday elegance, our jewelry blends timeless design with modern craftsmanship. Each piece is thoughtfully made using high-quality materials, ensuring lasting s...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$3,676Sale Price / set|20% Off
1.95 Carat SI/H Pear Marquise Diamond Jacket Earrings 18k White Gold Jewelry
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 1.95 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pie...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Semi-Mount Earrings 18k 2.34ctw Studs w/Halo Jacket Enhancers
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 2.34ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Total Carats: 2.34ctw Center Fits Stone Siz...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Double Fan Jacket Fine Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 5.40 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GeoArt Happy Movement Emerald Ear Jacket Earrings 18K Gold
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, 10
Baguette Emerald 0.42ct Black Diamond 0.31ct Diamond 0.27ct Earrings 18K Yellow gold 2 pieces with interchangeable functions. Width: 0.7 cm Length: 2.4 cm Weight: 6.06 grams Uncomp...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
0.75 Ct 2 pointers Natural Diamond Jacket Earrings 14K White Gold center 9 MM
Located in New York, NY
100% Natural, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Earrings 0.75CT G-H SI 14K White Gold 1.40 gram, prong style 7/16 inches in width center is for 9mm stone 34 diamonds E5162W....
Diamond, White Gold
Natural 2.76 Carat SI/H Pear Diamond Jacket Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 2.76 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pie...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,872Sale Price / set|20% Off
Real 2.72 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Jacket Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 2.72 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pie...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,923Sale Price / set|20% Off
Real 2.72 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Jacket Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 2.72 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pie...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Real 2.72 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Jacket Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 2.72 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pie...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Solid Gold Ear Jacket Earrings Triangle Shape Studs
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Ear Jacket Earrings Gold Elegant Ear Jacket Triangle Shape Studs Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unus...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2.00 Carat Natural Diamond Stud and Jacket Earrings G-H SI 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
2.00 Carat Natural Diamond Stud + Jackets Earrings G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Earrings 2.00 Carat G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong style...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.50 Carat Natural Diamond Stud and Jacket Earrings G-H SI 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.50 Carat Natural Diamond Stud + Jackets Earrings G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Earrings 1.50 Carat G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong style...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Stud and Jacket Earrings G-H SI 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Stud + Jackets Earrings G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Earrings 1.00 Carat G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong style...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.1 Carat Emerald Diamond Ear Jackets
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stunning 3.1 carats emerald ear jackets is handmade in 18-karat gold and sterling silver. It is set with 1.15 carats of glimmering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront t...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Sapphire Diamond studs and jackets 14KT gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Studs with sapphires and diamonds in 14KT yellow gold, jackets can be worn with other earrings as well.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
$2,012Sale Price|30% Off
GeoArt Happy Movement Yellow Sapphire Ear Jacket Earrings 18K Gold
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, 10
Baguette Yellow Sapphire 0.35 carat, Yellow Sapphire 0.26 carat and Diamond 0.27-carat Earrings 18K Yellow Gold 2 pieces with interchangeable functions. Width: 0.7 cm Length: 2.4 cm...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K Rose Gold Round Diamond Studs with Pear Shaped Diamond Jackets
By BOON
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Elevate your style with these elegant studs and diamond jackets, crafted in lustrous rose gold. Each earring features a brilliant-cut round diamond stud, gracefully suspending a pear...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
4.11 carats Tsavorite Studs with Removable Diamond Jackets
By SONYA K.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These one-of-a-kind earrings feature two flawless vivid green tsavorites—2.03 ct and 2.08 ct—they can be worn as elegant studs or elevated with detachable diamond ear jackets.
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
$9,408Sale Price|20% Off
2.18 carat Tanzanite Studs with Removable Diamond Jackets
By SONYA K.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chic. Versatile. Timelesly Elegant. These 2.18 ct. tanzanite studs are a refined everyday essential—elegant on their own or styled with pavé diamond jackets for added brilliance. The...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
$4,080Sale Price|20% Off
1.75 Carat Total Weight 14 Karat Gold Diamond Studs with Diamond Jackets
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold 1.23ct.s diamonds stud earrings, containing 2 brilliant cut diamonds; color "F-G", clarity SI3 and weight 1.23cts.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Two Way Diamond Illusion and Jacket Studs
Located in Great Neck, NY
With these exquisite two-way illusion and jacket studs, style and glamour are in the spotlight. These studs are set in 18-carat gold, made out of 3.3 grams of gold. The color of the ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1.13 Carat Diamond Baguette 18 Karat Gold Ear Jackets
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted entirely from 18-karat gold, this diamond ear jackets is set with 1.13 carats baguette diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclus...
Diamond, 18k Gold
"Martini' Studs with Diamonds and Micro-Pave Jackets in Platinum by Leon Mege
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
Leon Mege everlasting four-prong martini studs with removable diamond jackets. Approximately 0.30-carat each, the micro pave jacket's outside diameter is approximately 8 mm. Natural ...
Diamond, Platinum
.925 Sterling Silver 1/4 Cttw Diamond Swirl Heart Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These heart jacket earrings have an overall diamond weight of 1/4 ct. and will be an elegant addition to any jewelry collection
Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
18K Gold 7.97tcw Pear Cut Colombian Emerald & Marquise Diamond Floral Earring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elevate your elegance with our stunning emerald and diamond accent jacket earrings. Two exquisite pear-cut Colombian emeralds, with a medium green color and semi-transparent clarity,...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$976Sale Price / item|44% Off
14 Karat Gold Earrings Studs with Rubies Trillione
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 karat gold earrings studs with genuine rubies and diamonds. Removable Jacket Stud Earrings.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 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.
Stud earrings have a unique and rich cultural history. Though their design has evolved, vintage stud earrings are still a classic jewelry style.
Stud earrings are frequently dated back over 7,000 years to Asia, where they were worn mostly by upper-class men to indicate their wealth and status. Although earrings sometimes fell out of favor over the years — such as when ear piercing was prohibited by the Catholic Church in the 13th century — they’ve remained one of the most enduring forms of body modification.
When diamond jewelry gained prominence in the 19th century, thanks to prosperity in Europe and the United States as well as the greater accessibility of gemstones, studs adorned with fine diamonds became popular. Screw-back earrings debuted in the late 19th century and allowed people without pierced ears to don the embellishment. Stud earrings became especially popular in the 1960s.
Stud earrings are simple and usually small in size, making them lightweight and easy to wear. Unlike other earrings, stud earrings have a floating appearance. They are often made with a single gemstone, such as a sapphire or emerald, and a straight post that goes through the ear, typically with a rubber or metal backing to hold it in place.
Today, stud earrings accentuate outfits with a casual, elegant style, adding a bit of glam to any ensemble. Find an eclectic array of stud earrings on 1stDibs.
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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The mismatched, multiple-earring look may have started with fashion jewelry, but A-list fans have taken it to the next level.
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Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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The classic circle has appeared in countless variations over the centuries.