14K Yellow Gold Diamond Half Hoop Omega Back Earrings #25194
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Half Hoop Omega Back Earrings- These sparkling earrings each feature 22 round brilliant cut diamonds set in polished 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Half Hoop Lever Back Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Half Hoop Lever Back Earrings 0.50 total diamond weight. 1.97 grams total weight.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Contemporary Diamond Drop Half Hoop Earrings in 14k Rose Gold
Located in London, England
A perfect everyday pair of diamond drop half hoop earrings set in 14k rose gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
David Webb Black Enamel Diamond Gold Platinum Half Hoop Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Pair of classic large 18k yellow gold and platinum half hoop earrings by David Webb, set with approx. 2.80ctw in H/VS-Si1 diamonds and black enamel (small chips are present on the en...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
18 K White Gold Half Hoop Amethyst and Diamonds Earrings
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A pair of Diamond and Amethyst half hoop earrings, with 60 pavé set round brilliant-cut Diamonds weighing 1.08 ct and 18 channel set baguette-cut Amethysts with a total weight of 7....
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond 0.50 carats 18KT White Gold Half Hoop Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Presenting our exquisite half hoop earrings—a harmonious blend of modern sophistication and timeless elegance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate Diamond Half Hoop 18k Yellow Gold Earrings, 2.00ctw F VS
Located in Orlando, FL
A substantial pair of 18K yellow gold half-hoop earrings, anchored by a glittering field of invisibly set princess-cut diamonds that frame a central channel of baguette-cut diamonds ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Rose Gold Half Hoop Earrings with Round Cut Diamonds
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Sarab Collection Earrings takes its shape from the patterns and marking of the desert. Interlacing the finest round cut diamonds and rose gold nuggets to create an echo of the many s...
Diamond, Rose Gold
1.10 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Channel Set Half Hoop Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Channel set angled four row diamond earrings with friction posts and 1.10 carats of round diamonds. 32 round brilliant cut diamonds H-I VS, approx. 1.10cts 14k yellow gold Tested: ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Invisible Set Rubies and Diamond Half-Hoop 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, square-cut, invisible-set rubies encased with pave diamonds differentiate these half-hoop earrings from the rest.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ladies 14K White Gold Half Eternity 1.22ct Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Women's Metal Type: 14K White Gold Length: 1.00 inches Width: 2.70 mm Weight: 8.12 grams One pair of lady's 14K white gold, diamond hoop earrings with "earring lock" pos...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.31ct Diamond Half Pave Heart 14K Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These Half Pave Heart 14K Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings are a true representation of sophistication.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Half Hoop Omega Back Earrings #20966
By Omega
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Half Hoop Omega Back Earrings- These sparkling earrings each feature seven round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond 0.50 carats 18KT Yellow Gold Cluster Half Hoop Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Introducing our stunning Baguette and Round Diamond Cluster Hoop Earrings, where elegance meets enchantment. These earrings showcase a mesmerizing cluster of baguette and round diamo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond 0.30 carats 18KT Yellow Gold Half Hoop Huggie Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Introducing our exquisite Natural Diamond Hoops, crafted with care and designed to elevate your style with a touch of understated elegance. These 18KT Gold Half Hoop Huggies are the ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond 0.50 carats 18KT White Gold Cluster Half Hoop Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Introducing our stunning Baguette and Round Diamond Cluster Hoop Earrings, where elegance meets enchantment. These earrings showcase a mesmerizing cluster of baguette and round diamo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White and Yellow Gold Diamond Half Hoop Omega Back Earrings #24906
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White and Yellow Gold Half Hoop Omega Back Earrings- These sparkling earrings each feature seven round brilliant cut diamonds set in 14K white gold with yellow gold accents.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Second-Hand Emeralds Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Half-hoop Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Lovely secondhand earrings, each adorned with a round emerald held in place by prongs and two modern brillian...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Pink/Yellow Sapphire Dome Half-hoop Earrings 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Diamond and Pink/Yellow Sapphire Half-hoop Earrings in 18k White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Earrings features White Round Diamonds and Pink Sapphires on one earring, and White Diamo...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,286Sale Price / set|20% Off
0.75 Carat Marquise Diamond Turquoise Enamel Half Hoop Earrings 18k Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Adorn yourself with elegance and sophistication with these stunning 0.75 Carat Marquise Diamond Turquoise Enamel Half Hoop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
TJD 1.50 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Classic Half Hoop Earrings
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
These diamond huggie earrings dazzle beautifully with 14 brilliant cut diamonds set in prong setting and hand-crafted by our experts in 18-karat yellow gold. The diamonds are graded ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt White Gold Baguette Round Brilliant Diamond Earrings, Half Hoop, 2.50 cttw
Located in San Diego, CA
18kt white gold baguette cut and round brilliant diamond earrings, half hoop style with friction posts and omega backings.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.40 Carat Total Round Diamond Inside/Outside Half Hoop Earrings 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These beautiful diamond encrusted half hoop earrings shimmer and shine on the ear and offer incredible sparkle!
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow and White Gold Half-Hoop Earrings with Natural Square Diamond Accents
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Yellow and White Gold Half-Hoop Earrings with Natural Square Diamond Accents Metal: 18k Gold Gemstone: Natural White Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: 0.040 (8 stones) Gold Weight:...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Diamond Half Hoops in 18k White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful white diamond hoops with 5.75 ct. good quality white diamond rounds. Handmade in 18k white gold.
White Diamond, White Gold
$1,176Sale Price / set|20% Off
Modern Round Blue Sapphire & Diamond Tiny Half Hoop Earrings in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These elegant hoop earrings showcase 0.88 carats of natural blue sapphire set in 14K white gold. Each sapphire measuring 2.5 mm in size. The sapphire accented by 0.58 carats of spark...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,406Sale Price / set|20% Off
Regal 7.65 Carat Emerald Diamond Half Infinity Hoop Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Regal 7.65 Carat Emerald Diamond Half Infinity Hoop Earrings in 14K Gold to make a statement with your look.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Inlay Half Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These stunning blue lapis and diamond earrings are a bold and sophisticated statement in color and contrast, featuring a large, smooth lapis surface that glows with a deep, saturated...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold and Marquise + Round Diamond Earrings 1.5CT Half Hoops Omega Back
By Omega
Located in Lexington, KY
These 18k white gold earrings contain 1.5 carats of mixed cut diamonds that are fiery with life! The mix of bright white diamonds includes both round and marquise diamonds that makes...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
ITALIAN 3 carat total Diamond Criss Cross Half Hoop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
ITALIAN 3.00 Carat Total Weight Diamond Criss Cross Half Hoop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Criss Cross Earrings feature Round Brilliant Diamonds set in checkerboard motif wit...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White and Yellow Gold Half Hoop Omega Back Earrings #24908
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White and Yellow Gold Half Hoop Omega Back Earrings- These sparkling earrings each feature seven round brilliant cut diamonds set in 14K white gold with yellow gold accents.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2 Carat Diamond Pave Multi Strand Half Hoop Earrings 18 Karat Rose Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Item Code :- SEE-13533B Gross Wt. :- 13.87 gm 18k Solid Rose Gold Wt. :- 13.46 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 2.07 Ct. (AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 AND COLOR H-I) Customization Avail...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$5,022Sale Price / set|20% Off
2 Carat Diamond Pave Multi Stand Half Hoop Earrings 14 Karat Rose Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Embrace timeless elegance with our natural diamond stud earrings crafted in solid 14K gold — the perfect blend of sophistication, purity, and lasting value. Each earring features h...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
$2,248Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Elongated Half Hoop Ruby Earrings, 1.86 Carats, New
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Handmade in the New York City diamond district, these elongated half hoop earrings showcase a sleek line of round rubies totaling 1.86 carats.
14k Yellow Gold Natural Round & Baguette Cut Diamond Huggie Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold Natural Round & Baguette Cut Diamond Huggie Earrings Style: Diamond Half Hoop Earrings with Clip & Post Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: There are approx...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diana M, 14 kt white gold, .50" half-way hoop earrings featuring 1.00 cts tw
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
14 kt white gold, .50" half-way hoop earrings featuring 1.00 cts tw round diamonds is one-stop shop for all your jewelry shopping, carrying line of diamond rings, earrings, bracele...
White Diamond
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Demi Hoop Button Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Size: Approximately 0.8 x 0.5 inches Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels Metal: 18K yellow gold Weight: Approximate 15.6 grams Period: Vintage, 1970s France Condition: Used - Previously owne...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.66 Carats Drop Shape Diamonds 18K Gold Half Moon Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Half Moon Diamonds earrings , in an adorable and refined design. Designed with particular attention on details, This piece evolve a sense of luxury and make a bold state...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$3,568Sale Price / set|20% Off
Contemporary Half Spiral Stud Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold with Ruby & Diamond
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Bold and elegant, these contemporary spiral stud earrings are crafted in luminous 14k yellow gold. The striking design features a dazzling arrangement of vivid ruby totaling 3.47 car...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Half-Circle Earrings
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte and Hammer-Finished Half-Circle Earrings, Accented with 0.04 Carats of Burnish-Set Diamonds and a Post-with-Friction Closure.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond 0.55 carats 18KT White Gold 'in and out' petite Hoop Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Experience the epitome of elegance with our magnificent 18KT Yellow Gold Natural Diamond single row Petite Half Hoop Huggie Earrings.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chopard 18k White gold Happy Diamond Floating Clip On Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Experience the iconic elegance of Chopard with these 18K white gold Happy Diamonds half hoop earrings. Featuring approximately 1.25 carats of natural round brilliant diamonds, each e...
Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
$5,800 / set
Half Hoop Baguette Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Unusual arrangement of three half hoops with baguette cut diamonds. The central hoop goes from top to bottom with smaller partial hoops on either side.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,900 / set
Half Hoop Gold Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Darnestown, MD
Half hoop 18 karat earrings with three diamonds on each.
Diamond, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Filigree Half-Hoop Diamond Earrings
Located in Palm Desert, CA
These exquisite 14K yellow gold half-hoop earrings feature delicate filigree work with swirling patterns and floral motifs, reflecting intricate craftsmanship and timeless elegance.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$2,850 / set
Ruby and Diamond Half Hoop Gold Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Beautiful half hoop earrings of calibre cut rubies flanked by round diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$3,400 / set
Ruby and Diamond Half Hoop Gold Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Beautiful half hoop earrings of calibre cut rubies flanked by round diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Half Oval Hoop Earrings #16751
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Oval Half Hoop Earrings #16751 These elegant earrings each feature eight round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Wide Half Hoop Earrings #17038
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K White Gold and Diamond Wide Half Hoop Earrings These sparkling earrings each feature 32 round brilliant cut diamonds set in beautifully detailed 18K white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond 18 Carat White and Yellow Gold Half-Hoop Earrings
By Tobi Gem Setting
Located in London, GB
Crafted from a refined blend of 18 carat matted white and gold and polished yellow gold, these classic half-hoop earrings boast a minimalist yet sophisticated design, effortlessly tr...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Fluted 3.0ct Diamond and 14K Yellow Gold Half-Hoop Earrings, Circa 1970s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ridged bands of 14K yellow gold fan out in a chevron pattern across each earring, meeting at a diagonal center where pavé-set diamonds form a bright X against the gold. The ribbing c...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Half Hoop Latch Back Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Latch Back Earrings with Round Diamonds. 0.50 total diamond weight. 1.65 grams total weight.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Half-Hoop Dangle Earrings 22k Rose Cut Pear 5.32ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 22k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Emeralds Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): 5.20ctw Cut: Rose cut pear Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .12ctw Cut: Bead Color: F - G C...
Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond 18 Carat Yellow and White Gold Huggie Half-Hoop Earrings
By Tobi Gem Setting
Located in London, GB
This chic pair of two tone huggie earrings is a stylish choice for everyday wear, masterfully crafted in luxurious 18 carat yellow and white gold. Simple yet elegant, each earring f...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond 0.56 Carat 18KT White Gold Cluster Drop Half Hoop Dangle Earring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The half hoop drop style lends a contemporary twist to the timeless elegance of classic hoop earrings, creating a perfect harmony of modern design and traditional sophistication.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold French Back Half Hoop Ruby and Diamond Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold French Back Half Hoop Ruby And Diamond Earrings 0.25 total diamond weight. 5.7 grams total weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$4,035Sale Price / set|20% Off
1.9 Carat SI/H Half Hoop Diamond Crescent Cluster Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
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, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Three-Row Lever-Back Half Hoop Earrings
Located in London, GB
You can never go wrong with these timeless diamond and 18 carat white gold lever-back earrings, offering a versatile and refined touch to any attire. Designed with an exquisite, sli...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Damiani Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Multi Row Half-Hoop Earrings
By Damiani
Located in London, GB
The half-hoop design adds a modern and stylish twist to the earrings, making them the perfect piece for both formal occasions and everyday wear.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Round and Square Cut Half Hoop Clip on Earrings Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This stunning pair of vintage earrings, dating back to the 1960s, showcases a harmonious blend of timeless elegance and bold design. The earrings feature a beautiful combination of r...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k 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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