0.85 Ctw Marquise-Cut Diamond Flower Stud Earrings 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Earrings, Flower-Shaped Diamond Jewelry, Fine Jewelry Diamond Studs, Luxury Gold Diamond Earrings
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
0.85 Ctw Marquise-Cut Diamond Flower Stud Earrings 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Earrings, Flower-Shaped Diamond Jewelry, Fine Jewelry Diamond Studs, Luxury Gold Diamond Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Flower Shaped Color Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This early 20th-century earring is a masterpiece of enduring craftsmanship and timeless beauty. It
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pear-Shaped Diamond & Platinum Flower Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These flower earrings feature 10 pear shaped and two round brilliant cut diamonds, weighing
Diamond, Platinum
Pink and White Diamond Flower Shaped Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Flower Shaped Earrings. These vintage-inspired earrings, with their delicate and refined design
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,760Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat White Flower Shaped Diamond Earrings
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
Flower Shaped diamond earrings set in 18K white gold. The earrings are set in a Pave with round
Diamond, 18k Gold
Flower Shaped Dangle Earrings With Pave Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Diamond:10.28ct, Silver:21.67gms
Diamond, Silver
Diamond flower shaped stud earrings 18k white gold
By Unbranded
Located in London, GB
Elevate your jewellery collection with these stunning 2.00ct diamond large star studs earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold 0.96ctw Diamond Flower Shaped Stud Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold 0.96ctw Diamond Flower Shaped Stud Earrings These stunning Diamond Flower Stud
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rosecut Diamonds & Black Spinel Flower Shaped Dangle Earrings
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:1.580g,D:8.39ct,SI:21.630g, Spin:9.31ct,
Spinel, Diamond, Black Spinel
4.88 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Flower Shaped Earrings
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
These stunning pear-shaped earrings feature natural rubies totaling 4.88 carats, accented by
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Four Leaf Flower Shaped Sapphire Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
These stunning earrings are made from 8 drop shape sapphires totaling 2 carats with 2 round VS2, G
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ice Diamonds Flower Shaped Chain Earrings In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:8.58gm,D:5.47ct
Diamond, 18k Gold
18kt White Gold 2.42ct Pear Shaped Diamond Flower Stud Earrings
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Feminine and elegant is the best way to describe these diamond flower stud earrings. The flower is
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Flower Shaped Diamond Earrings 3.50 Carat
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
Flower cluster diamond earrings set in 14K white gold. The earrings are set with 14 diamonds each
Diamond, 14k Gold
Beautiful flower-shaped earrings with diamonds and synthetic rubies
Located in Chorzów, PL
Beautiful flower-shaped earrings made of 0.585 yellow gold and silver elements. Beautiful classic
Flower Shaped Blue Sapphire & Diamonds Earrings Made in 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
These earrings are designed in the shape of flowers and feature beautiful blue sapphires and
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Carved Flower Shaped Earrings Accented with Diamonds Made in 14k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
These flower-shaped earrings are made of 14k gold and feature a stunning pave diamond design. The
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diana M. 6.69 Carat Ruby Set in Diamond Halo Flower Shaped Earrings
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
pear shape diamonds all around shaped like a flower with a total of 8.30cts of white diamonds.
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,175
W 0.61 in L 0.61 in
Carved Flower's Petals Shaped Earrings Made in 14k Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Carved Flower's Petal Shaped Earrings, expertly crafted from 14k yellow
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gorgeous 18 Karat Pink Gold Flower-Shaped Statement Earrings with 242 Diamonds
By Jewels By Viggi
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Gorgeous 18K Pink Gold Flower-Shaped Statement Earrings with 242 Flawless Diamonds weighing 4.57
White Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,280Sale Price / set|20% Off
Beautiful Flower Shaped 14k Yellow Gold Studs Natural Pave Diamond Earring Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful Flower Shaped 14k Yellow Gold Studs Natural Pave Diamond Earring Gift. Closure: Screw
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Yellow and White Gold with 3.00cts Flower Shaped Diamond Earrings
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt yellow and white gold flower shaped diamond earrings feature 3.00cts.
Mixed Metal
$256Sale Price|20% Off
Flower Shaped Stud Natural Pave Diamond Earring 925 Sterling Silver Gift For Her
Located in Chicago, IL
Flower Shaped Stud Natural Pave Diamond Earring 925 Sterling Silver Gift For Her Metal: Sterling
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Flower & Leaf Shaped Earrings With Diamonds Made In 18k Yellow Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:2.72g, Diamond:2.01ct, Silver:10.25g "
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$3,275
W 0.53 in L 0.53 in
Flower Shaped Stud Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold with Diamonds on Edge & Center
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our stunning Flower Shaped Stud Earrings, handcrafted from 14k yellow gold and accented
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,900
W 1.34 in L 1.34 in
Claw & Flower Shaped Tunnel Earring With Ruby & Diamonds In 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:2.760gms, Diamond:1.98Cts, Silver:21.15gms, Ruby:1.47cts, Size: 34MM
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Flower Shaped Stud Earrings Made in 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:4.046g, Diamond:2.81ct, Size: 15x15 MM"
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$16,009Sale Price|35% Off
W 0.63 in L 2.32 in
Pear Shaped Emerald Earring Set in Flower Shape with Pave Diamonds in White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with our exquisite Pear Shaped Emerald Earring Set in a stunning flower shape
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.84 Total Carat Ruby and Diamond Flower Shaped Push Back Earrings in 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.84 Total Carat Ruby and Diamond Flower Shaped Push Back Earrings in 14K Gold These classic
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$1,880
W 1.38 in L 3.19 in
Pink Tourmaline and Polki Diamonds Flower Shaped Earrings in 14k Gold and Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14kt Gold 1.30g Diamond 1.48ct Silver:40.94g Tourmaline Pink 13.56Cts
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Silver
18 Karat Gold and Diamond Flower Shaped Earrings with Huge South Sea Pearl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Absolutely stunning yellow gold and diamond earrings of the highest quality the tops made of 18
Ice Diamond Flower Shaped Studs Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:6.7gm,D:4ct
Diamond, 18k Gold
$6,424Sale Price|20% Off
Flower Resembling Shaped Studs With Emerald & Diamonds Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in solid 18k gold, these flower-shaped studs showcase a delicate arrangement of vivid
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Narcissus Flower Shaped Carved Studs in 14k Yellow Gold Equipped with Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Bring a touch of springtime to your jewelry collection with these stunning Narcissus flower shaped
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold 2.61 Carat Yellow and White Diamond Flower Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
symphony of elegance to your wardrobe with this pair of flower shaped diamond earrings. These earrings come
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Diamond Flower Shaped Stud Earring Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
enchanting flower shape. 14 Karat White Gold Natural Round Cut Diamond Flower Shaped Stud Earring Set with
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable
Purple Diamond Gold Flower Shaped Earrings
By Ionescu Design
Located in Santa Fe, NM
18k yellow gold flower shaped earrings with .04 ct purple diamonds
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable
5.89 Carat Diamond Flower Shaped Earring
Located in Bangkok, TH
These cute little stud earrings use a combination of pear shaped, round, and princess cut diamonds
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable
White Gold Enamel Flower-Shaped Earrings
Located in London, GB
An 18ct white gold and white enamel flower-shaped earrings.
White Diamond, 18k Gold
22 Karat Gold Silver and Diamond Flower Shaped Earrings
Located in TRYON, NC
These are 22 kt plus gold earrings. The single cut diamonds are about .84 cts and are set in
Diamond, 22k Gold, Silver
Unavailable
H 0.52 in W 0.52 in D 0.2 in Dm 0.52 in L 0.52 in
Emerald and Diamond Flower Shaped 18 Karat White Gold Earrings
By Knauf Jewels
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
It's spring, and such a great time of the year to sublime yourself with these cute flower shaped
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Flower-Shaped Ruby and Un-cut Diamond Jhumki Earrings 0689
Located in New York, NY
Experience enduring elegance with our flower-shaped Ruby and Polki Jhumki earrings. These stunning
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
64Facets 1 Carat Flower Shaped Rose Cut Diamond Stud Earrings in White Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully feminine, these 1 carat Floral Diamond Stud earrings bring floral inspiration to the
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
64Facets 1 Carat Flower Shaped Rose Cut Diamond Stud Earrings in Yellow Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully feminine, these 1 carat Floral Diamond Stud earrings bring floral inspiration to the
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
H 1.3 in W 1.3 in D 0.5 in Dm 1.3 in L 1.3 in
Blue and Pink Sapphire and Diamond Flower Shaped in 18 Karat White Gold Earrings
By Knauf Jewels
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Shaped as flowers, this perfectly symmetrical pair of earrings is hand-finished in 18K white gold
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
64Facets 1 Carat Flower Shaped Rose Cut Diamond Stud Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully feminine, these 1 carat Floral Diamond Stud earrings bring floral inspiration to the
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Diamond Flower Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in Rochester, NY
18 karat white gold diamond flower stud earrings. 12 pear shaped diamonds 2.34 carat total weight
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rahaminov 18k White Gold Flower Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Rochester, NY
18 karat white gold diamond flower stud earrings. 12 pear shaped diamonds 2.34 carat total weight
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Flower Shaped Diamond Earrings
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Dance in style with these long drop flower diamond earrings. They feature carats of round brilliant
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.41 Flower-Shaped Marquise and Round Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
18 karat white gold flower stud earrings featuring a total weight of 4.41 carat of marquise and
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.10 Flower-Shaped Pear and Round Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
18 karat white gold flower stud earrings featuring a total weight of 4.10 carat of marquise and
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Pastel Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Flower Shaped Earrings
By H & H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
center diamonds to create a dynamically appealing set of earrings. Black rhodium prongs grasp 14 oval
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Flower Shaped French White Gold 1, 30ct Diamond Earrings.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique earrings made of 18-karat white gold Set with round brilliant-cut diamonds with a total
Diamond, White Gold
Sophisticated 0.70ct Flower-shaped Diamond Stud Earrings in 20K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
These earrings feature a sophisticated design, boasting two round brilliant natural diamonds as the
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 1.42 in W 0.17 in L 0.83 in
3.60 Carat Diamond Drop Pear Shaped Flower Earrings 14 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold 3.60ctw Diamond Drop Pear Shaped Flower Earrings Material: 14k White Gold Diamond
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
RUCHI Multi-Colored Sapphire, Ruby & Diamonds Flower Shaped Leverback Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Sapphire: 3.89ct total weight. Ruby:0.54ct total weight. Diamond: 0.10ct total
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.87 in L 0.87 in
14K Rose Gold Rainbow Flower Shaped Special Cut Taper Baguette Couture Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
center of each earring, a petite flower-shaped motif adorned with diamonds enhances the intricate
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Topaz, Blue...
Ruchi New York Emerald and Diamond Flower Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
Green Lagoon Collection Emerald and Diamond flower shaped stud earrings with a clip post set in
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Crivelli Diamond White Gold Openwork Flower Dangle Earrings
Located in Southampton, PA
Embellishing with numerous perfectly cut diamonds these splendid flower-shaped earrings, Crivelli
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Rose-Cut Diamond and Pink Diamond 18k Gold Drop Earrings
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These flower-shaped diamond earrings present a charming look with white Rose-cut diamonds paired
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Estate 18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Cluster Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
Dazzling sapphire and diamond earrings set in flower-shaped cluster setting. Metal: 18K White Gold
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Earrings flower shaped Amethyst and diamond
Located in The Hague, ZH
18 kt rose gold ear studs with flower shape cut amethyst and brilliant cut diamond 0.08 ct - G/H
Amethyst, Diamond
Rose Flower Shaped Fancy Black & White Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This early 20th-century rose-shaped black and white diamond earring is a striking testament to the
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Flower-Shaped Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Gorgeous flower-shaped earrings in 18 kt white gold structure studded with white diamonds. These
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emeralds, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Flower Shaped Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Elegant flower-shaped earrings in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with an oval emerald
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Earrings with flower shaped lapis lazuli and diamonds 18k pink gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18 kt pink gold ear studs with flower shaped lapis lazuli and brilliant cut diamond 0.08 ct - G/H
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold
Earrings with flower shaped lapis lazuli and diamonds 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18 kt white gold ear studs with flower shaped lapis lazuli and brilliant cut diamond 0.08 ct - F/G
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
Earrings with flower shaped lapis lazuli and diamonds 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18 kt white gold ear studs with flower shaped lapis lazuli and brilliant cut diamond 0.08 ct - F/G
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
Earrings set with flower shaped agath and diamonds 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ear studs with flower shape cut yellow agate and brilliant cut diamond 0.08 ct - G
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Earrings with flower shaped lapis lazuli and brilliant cut diamonds 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold stud earrings with lapis lazuli and brilliant cut diamond 0.08 ct - F/G - VS/SI
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Sold
W 1.04 in D 0.41 in L 1.04 in
Exquisite Pair of 14.26 Carat Diamond Flower Shaped Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Tustin, CA
Very classic and elegant pair of ladies 18 karat white gold flower shaped diamond cluster earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Earrings with flower shaped agate and brilliant cut diamond 0.08ct 18k pink gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k pink gold stud earrings with yellow agate and brilliant cut diamond 0.08 ct - F/G - VS/SI
Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
White gold flower shaped illusion set diamond earrings
Located in Surfside, FL
Flower shaped illusion set diamond earrings in 18k white gold with 2.54 carats in G-H Color VS
White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Gianni Lazzaro
Located in Duesseldorf, DE
18 Karat White Gold Sapphire And Diamond Dangle Earrings with a flower shaped based. Six Sapphires
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k 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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