Blue Sapphire Mother of Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Gold Fan Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Hand cast from 18-karat gold, these stunning earrings are set with 1.6 carats blue sapphire, 26.03 carats mother of pearl and .99 carats of glimmering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWE...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Cultured Pearl, Amethyst & Diamond Dangle Fan Motif Drop Earrings 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These striking fan motif earrings capture a bold vintage-inspired style, blending vibrant gemstones with elegant design.
Amethyst, Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Zambian Emerald MOP Japanese Fan Earrings Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Adorning the outer edges of the fan motif are dazzling diamonds, meticulously set to enhance the radiance of the emeralds and accentuate the intricate detailing of the design.
Diamond, Emerald, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
5.71 Carat Diamond Pave Jacket Fan Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Handmade Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
These 5.71 Carat Diamond Pave Jacket Fan 18 Karat White Gold Earrings features two diamond set fan shapes , one small and one big.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Jade & Diamond Fan Hoop Dangle Earrings - 18k Carved .33ctw Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Jade Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Cut: Carved Color: Green Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .33ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Fan Stud Earrings 10 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Certified SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Fan Stud Earrings 10 Karat White Gold features baguette and round cut diamond cluster making octagon shape in center with pear cut diamonds set ...
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond Turquoise White Gold Flutter Fan Clip on Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
This Exquisite Vintage Flutter & Fan Design turquoise earrings with Clip On Earrings, Crafted in 14K White Gold.
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold
3 Carat Diamond Fan Shape Jacket Earrings 14 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Deira, Dubai
These 3 Carat Diamond Fan Shape 14 Karat White Gold Jacket Earrings features round shape diamond cluster as a stud and fan shape diamond jacket style earrings.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
3 Carat Diamond Fan Shape Jacket Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Deira, Dubai
These 3 Carat Diamond Fan Shape 18 Karat White Gold Jacket Earrings features round shape diamond cluster as a stud and fan shape diamond jacket style earrings.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,688Sale Price / set|20% Off
14K White Gold 1.28 Ct Marquise Diamond Wing Fan Cluster Floral Studs Earrings
Located in Deira, AE
Wings of Light — A Marquise & Pear Diamond Wing Fan Cluster Earring Pair in 14K Solid White Gold Details:- Item Code :-SEE-110476 (14k) Gross Wt. :- 2.68 gm 14k White Gold Wt. :...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$5,833Sale Price / set|20% Off
14k White Gold Fan Shaped Pave SI/H Natural Diamond Huggies Stud Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
14k White Gold Fan Shaped Pave SI/H Natural Diamond Huggies Stud Earrings Embrace timeless elegance with our natural diamond stud earrings crafted in solid 14k gold the perfect blend...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18k White Gold Fan Shaped Pave SI/H Natural Diamond Huggies Stud Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
18k White Gold Fan Shaped Pave SI/H Natural Diamond Huggies Stud Earrings Embrace timeless elegance with our natural diamond stud earrings crafted in solid 18k gold the perfect blend...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Wave Tennis Earrings by Angeletti White Gold with Fan Shaped Gold and Diamonds
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Wave Tennis Earrings by Angeletti White Gold with Fan Shaped Gold and Diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,860Sale Price / set|20% Off
Unique Pear Cut Emerald & Diamond Fan-Shaped Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with these exquisite fan-inspired stud earrings, expertly crafted in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Fan Shape Drop Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Capturing the dramatic elegance of the Art Deco era, these exquisite fan shape drop earrings showcase vivid oval emeralds framed by sparkling diamonds and striking French cut onyx ac...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,359Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural Zambian Emerald MOP Hand Fan Earrings Diamond 10 Karat Rose Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 10-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 4.79 carats mother of pearl & Emerald and 1.01 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to ...
Diamond, Emerald, Rose Gold, 10k Gold
Certified 3.19 Carat SI/H Diamond Fan Shaped Stud Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Certified 3.19 Carat SI/H Diamond Fan Shaped Stud Earrings 14 Karat White Gold features pear cut diamonds studded in the fan shaped making a stud earrings.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k 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
Natural 5.50 Carat SI/H Diamond Pave Japanese Fan Stud Earrings 18k Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, 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, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,188Sale Price / item|20% Off
All Tariffs Paid 1.61Ct SI/HI Round Diamond Fan 14 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
1.61Ct SI Clarity HI Color Round Diamond Fan Shell Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold Featuring a radiant design that fuses modern artistry with timeless glamour.
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Fan Shape Dangle Drop Earrings with Pave Diamonds Made in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt Gold 2.87gms Diamond 6.48Cts Silver:17.46gms Size;63X40MM
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
18k Rose Gold Earring in Fan Shape with Ceramic Inlay and VS Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:4.67g, Diamond:0.67ct
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Rose Gold
$4,076Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.61Ct SI Clarity HI Color Round Diamond Fan Shell Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, 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, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$20,467Sale Price / set|20% Off
16.25 Carat SI/HI Diamond Fan Shaped Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, 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, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$6,160Sale Price|20% Off
Custom-Cut Ruby Baguette Onyx Diamond 18 Karat Gold Art-Deco Style Fan Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Presenting these lovely and vibrant 18 karat gold calibre cut baguette ruby black onyx diamond art deco style fan stud earrings. Art deco period was full of colours that were strikin...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.34 Carat Mixed Cut SI/H Diamond Fringe Fan Stud 18 Karat White Gold Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
4.34 Carat Mixed Cut SI/H Diamond Fringe Fan Stud 18 Karat White Gold Earrings features pear, trillion and emerald cut diamond set in three layers in fringes style making stud earrin...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
4.34 Carat Mixed Cut SI/H Diamond Fringe Fan Stud 14 Karat White Gold Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
4.34 Carat Mixed Cut SI/H Diamond Fringe Fan Stud 14 Karat White Gold Earrings features pear, trillion and emerald cut diamond set in three layers in fringes style making stud earrin...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Multi Gem Amethyst Aquamarine and Diamond Fan Gold French Clip Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Multi-Gemstone 2.50tcw Amethyst, 3.00tcw Aquamarine and .16tcw Diamond Gold French Clip Fan Earrings. Hand crafted in 14K Yellow Gold.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,500 / item
8.38 Carat Multi Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Fan Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These rainbow multi sapphire earrings are true stunners. Cast from 14K gold. It is hand set with 8.38 carats of multi color sapphires in vibrant pink, orange, red & green sapphires....
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, ...
$1,712Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Jade Fan Earrings with Coral & Sapphires, 38.26 Ct
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Ideal for collectors and connoisseurs of unique fine jewelry, these earrings celebrate the harmony between natural gemstones and modern design sophistication. 14 Karat Yellow Gold J...
Coral, Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,520 / set
X Folding Fan
Located in Stockholm, SE
Inspired by the timeless silhouette of the Eastern folding fan, this modern ear pick accessory captures the essence of grace with every wear. Its design echoes the fan's delicate rib...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Natural Myanmar Icy Type Bicolor Vivid Green and Yellow Fan Shape Jade Earrings
Located in Kowloon, HK
◆ GEMSTONE: Type A Natural Jadeite ◆ ORIGIN: Myanmar. 100% handmade carving ◆ MATERIAL: 18K Yellow Gold ◆ COLOR: Icy Type Green & Yellow ◆ SHAPE OF JADEITE: Fan ◆ NO. OF JADEITE: 6...
Jade, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.25ct Pink Sapphire Ombré Art Deco Fan Earrings in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, US
It started in France in 1920 when Georges, Laura Gallon’s great-grandfather and renowned jeweler, created a pair of diamond fan-shaped earrings for his wife Alice. These beautiful Ar...
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Fan Motif Clip On Earrings in Tri-Tone 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These sculptural earrings feature an eye-catching geometric design that feels both artistic and refined. The layered metalwork creates dimension and movement, with softly polished su...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Wave Tennis Demi Earrings by Angeletti Rose Gold with Fan Shaped Gold and Diamon
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Wave Tennis Demi Earrings by Angeletti Rose Gold with Fan Shaped Gold and Diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Fan Motif Earclips, 0.15ct, 1960s Design
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Weighing a total of 14 grams and stamped 18Kt, these earclips sit comfortably on the ear, adding a touch of vintage charm with their fan-shaped design. Ideal for lovers of Sixties st...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Circa 1950 American Two-Tone Gold Pearl and Diamond Fan Ear Clips
Located in Miami, FL
Graceful ribbons of 14-karat yellow gold spiral around luminous cultured pearls, forming openwork fans with a wonderful sense of movement. Following the lower curve of each earring i...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Red Spinel & Diamond Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, US
It started in France in 1920 when Georges, Laura Gallon’s great-grandfather and renowned jeweler, created a pair of diamond fan-shaped earrings for his wife Alice. These beautiful Ar...
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl and diamond earrings feature a fan-like design on the ear with round diamonds (approximately 4.50 carats) accented with custom cut baguette diamonds (2.80 carats).
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Ye...
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Genuine G/Si White Diamond Designer Earring Studs Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
This striking pair is a set of multi-shape diamond mosaic fan stud earrings crafted in polished 14-karat yellow gold and white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.72Ct Pear Shape Diamond 10K White Gold Graduated Statement Hoop Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
10 Karat White Gold Pear Cut SI/H Diamond Fan Huggie Hoop Earrings features fanned out effects with pear cut diamonds set in the center of them making a J shaped hoop earrings.
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
$3,236Sale Price / set|20% Off
1.68 Ct Marquise Natural Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings 14K White Gold Wedding
Located in Deira, AE
Nature distilled into fine diamond jewelry — these 1.68-carat natural diamond marquise fan leaf cluster stud earrings capture the organic elegance of a botanical spray in the most br...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco Geometric Mother-of-Pearl and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, US
It started in France in 1920 when Georges, Laura Gallon’s great-grandfather and renowned jeweler, created a pair of diamond fan-shaped earrings for his wife Alice. These beautiful Ar...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Onyx Drop Earrings Art Deco Style Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl and diamond earrings feature a fan-like design with black onyx and diamonds suspending two oval shape pearls of approximately 13.5 x 15mm.
White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.66 Carat Pear Cut SI/H Diamond Curved Earrings 10 Karat Rose Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
10 Karat Rose Gold Pear Cut SI/H Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings features fanned out effects with pear cut diamonds set in the center of them making a J shaped hoop earrings.
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Gold Clip-on Earrings with Five Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Located in Arnhem, NL
The earrings feature a fan form and each fan consists of three leafy elements with a textured surface.
Diamond, Gold
Art Deco 2.43ct Blue Sapphire Ombré Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, US
It started in France in 1920 when Georges, Laura Gallon’s great-grandfather and renowned jeweler, created a pair of diamond fan-shaped earrings for his wife Alice. These beautiful Ar...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,725Sale Price|25% Off
Art Deco 1.85ct Diamond Fan Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, US
It started in France in 1920 when Georges, Laura Gallon’s great-grandfather and renowned jeweler, created a pair of diamond fan-shaped earrings for his wife Alice. These beautiful Ar...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Mother-of-Pearl & Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Long Fan Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, US
It started in France in 1920 when Georges, Laura Gallon’s great-grandfather and renowned jeweler, created a pair of diamond fan-shaped earrings for his wife Alice. These beautiful Ar...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Lapis Lazuli & Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, US
It started in France in 1920 when Georges, Laura Gallon’s great-grandfather and renowned jeweler, created a pair of diamond fan-shaped earrings for his wife Alice. These beautiful Ar...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Geometric Art Deco Pink Spinel & Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, US
It started in France in 1920 when Georges, Laura Gallon’s great-grandfather and renowned jeweler, created a pair of diamond fan-shaped earrings for his wife Alice. These beautiful Ar...
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Blue Zircon & Diamond 18K White Gold Wave Ring
Located in Los Angeles, US
It started in France in 1920 when Georges, Laura Gallon’s great-grandfather and renowned jeweler, created a pair of diamond fan-shaped earrings for his wife Alice. These beautiful Ar...
Diamond, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mother-of-Pearl Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18K White Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, US
It started in France in 1920 when Georges, Laura Gallon’s great-grandfather and renowned jeweler, created a pair of diamond fan-shaped earrings for his wife Alice. These beautiful Ar...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 18K Gold Cuff Bracelet by Laura Gallon with 2.22ct Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, US
It started in France in 1920 when Georges, Laura Gallon’s great-grandfather and renowned jeweler, created a pair of diamond fan-shaped earrings for his wife Alice. These beautiful Ar...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.
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