Ileana Makri 18k Gold Diamond & Sapphire Single Ear Climber
Located in London, GB
Designed with a diamond set hanging drop detail. Can be worn solo for an asymmetrical look or pair with a minimal stud or hoop in the other ear for contrast.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$7,500 / item
Turquoise Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ear Jacket Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14K gold, these stunning ear jackets are hand set in 5.07 carats turquoise and .65 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
$6,200 / item
18 Karat Gold Emerald Diamond Ear Jacket Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18K gold, these stunning ear jackets are hand set in 5.15 carats emerald and .72 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
$4,300 / item
Diamond Baguette 18 Karat Gold Ear Jacket Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted entirely from 18-karat gold, these diamond ear jackets are set with 2.045 carats baguette diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exc...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
$4,900 / item
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ear Jacket Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat white gold, these beautiful emerald cut diamond ear jackets are hand set with .55 carats of sparkling diamonds. Available in white, rose and yellow gold. FOLLOW M...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$4,300 / item
Diamond 18 Karat Gold Crescent Ear Jacket Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted entirely from 18-karat gold, these beautiful baguette diamond ear jackets are set with .62 carats diamonds. Available in Rose, Yellow & White gold. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWEL...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$7,500 / item
18 Karat Gold Diamond Baguette Ear Jackets Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, these ear jackets are hand set with 1.8 carats of baguette cut diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
$5,600 / item
Baguette Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ear Climber Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These ear climbers are handmade in 18-karat gold and beautifully detailed with .89 carats baguette diamonds. Show off their unique style by sweeping your hair back. FOLLOW MEGHNA J...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
$3,400 / item
1.32 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Ear Climbers
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stunning ear climbers are handmade in 18-karat yellow gold. It is set in 1.32 carats emerald and 0.27 carats glimmering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$3,650 / item
Feather Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ear Cuff Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These ear cuff are handmade in 18-karat gold and beautifully detailed with .66 carats diamonds. Show off their unique style by sweeping your hair back. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
$4,800 / item
Bloom 18 Karat Gold Diamond Ear Jacket Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat rose gold, these ear jacket earrings are hand set with .89 carats of sparkling diamonds. See other matching pieces that compliments with Bloom Collection. FOLLOW ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$4,500 / item
14 Karat Gold Sun Diamond Ear Jacket Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat rose gold, these ear jacket earrings are hand set with .63 carats of sparkling diamonds. Available in rose, yellow & white gold. See other matching pieces that com...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$2,250 / item
18 Karat Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Ear Cuff
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These ear climbers are handmade in 18-karat gold and beautifully detailed with 1.0 carats of blue sapphire & .18 carats of sparkling diamonds. Show off their unique style by sweeping...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$5,500 / item
Tanzanite Diamond 18 Karat Gold Feather Ear Climber
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful ear climbers are handmade in 18-karat gold. It is set in .55 carats tanzanite and .79 carats of glimmering diamonds. Show off their unique style by sweeping your hai...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Gold
$3,500 / item
18 Karat Gold Diamond Fan Ear Jacket Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, these ear jacket earrings are hand set with .57 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$7,900 / item
Feather 18 Karat Gold Diamond Ear Climber Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful ear climbers are handmade in 18-karat white gold. It is set in 1.09 carats of glimmering diamonds. Show off their unique style by sweeping your hair back. FOLLOW M...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Modern Ear Cuff In Sterling Silver With Black Diamonds
By Cristina Cipolli Jewellery
Located in London, Richmond
Statement ear cuff in polished sterling silver, set with black diamonds pave. Modernity and minimalism for this adornment inspired by the tribal traditions, made refined and sophisti...
Black Diamond, Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
$9,500 / item
18 Karat Gold Diamond Baguette Ear Jackets Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted entirely from 18-karat gold, these jackets are set with 2.49 carats baguette cut diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pi...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,800 / item
Multi-Stone Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Ear Cuff
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These ear cuffs are handmade in 18-karat gold and beautifully detailed with 2.17 carats multi sapphire and .22 carats of glimmering diamonds. Show off their unique style by sweeping ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Marquise Round Diamond Leaf Ear Cuff Earrings 18K Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Experience the enchanting beauty of nature with these exquisite Real Marquise & Round Diamond Leaf Shaped Ear Cuff Earrings, meticulously crafted in lustrous 18 Karat White Gold....
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Round Diamond and 14K White Gold Ear Climber Earrings
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
14k solid white gold sets 8 round cut natural diamonds of 0.50 ct tw. Ear climber stud earrings with a versatile multi-placement aesthetic.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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
$16,900 / item
4.5 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ear Jacket Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, these beautiful ear jackets are hand set with 4.5 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive p...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1.70 Carats Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ear Cuff Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These ear cuff are handmade in 14-karat gold and beautifully detailed with 1.70 carats diamonds. Show off their unique style by sweeping your hair back. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storef...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1.70 Carats Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ear Cuff Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These ear cuff are handmade in 18-karat gold and beautifully detailed with 1.70 carats diamonds. Show off their unique style by sweeping your hair back. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storef...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$19,500 / set
6.75 Carats Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ear Cuff Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These ear cuff are handmade in 14-karat gold and beautifully detailed with 6.75 carats of sparkling diamonds. Show off their unique style by sweeping your hair back. FOLLOW MEGHNA J...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$5,500 / item
Enamel Ruby Diamond Snake 18 Karat Gold Ear Climber
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful enamel ear climbers are handmade in 18-karat gold. It is set in .05 carats ruby and .55 carats of glimmering diamonds. Show off their unique style by sweeping your ha...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ear Climber Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These ear climbers are handmade in 18-karat gold and beautifully detailed with 9.39 carats of blue sapphire & 2.26 carats of sparkling diamonds. Show off their unique style by sweepi...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$9,248 / set
W 0.52 in D 0.12 in L 1.23 in
Contemporary 18K Yellow Gold and White Diamond Sculptural Ear Climbers
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The ‘Intersecting’ ear climbers are crafted in 18K yellow gold, hallmarked in Cyprus. These stunning, ultra feminine, statement ear climbers, come in a highly polished finish and fea...
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
Multi Stone Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Flower Ear Climbers
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These flower ear climbers are handmade in 18-karat gold and beautifully detailed with .94 carats multi sapphire and .12 carats of glimmering diamonds. Show off their unique style by ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18K Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Ear Clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A luminous and exquisitely sculpted pair from Van Cleef & Arpels, these 18K yellow gold ear clips embrace the house’s affinity for graceful geometry and radiant light. Each earring c...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Cultured Button-Shaped Pearl and Diamond Ear Clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Radiating timeless refinement, these ear clips feature luminous cultured button-shaped pearls, each embraced by a double halo of brilliant-cut diamonds, creating a dazzling floral-li...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Turquoise Bead Diamond Ear Climber Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural Turquoise Bead Diamond Ear Climber Earrings 18 Karat White Gold features ear climber bar pave set with diamonds and three turquoise beads set on top of the bar making a ear c...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural Diamond Ear Climber Earrings in 18K White Gold 1.28 Carats
Located in Diera, AE
Inspired by the graceful beauty of leaves in motion, these natural diamond ear climber earrings bring modern elegance to fine jewelry.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
7.46 Carat Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ear Jacket Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18K gold, these stunning ear jackets are hand set in 7.46 carats ruby and .76 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Natural Diamond Ear Climber Earrings 6.24 Carats in 18K White Gold
Located in Diera, AE
These sculptural ear climber earrings present an intricate display of natural diamonds arranged to maximize light, dimension, and visual movement.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$5,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural Diamond Ear Climber Earrings in 18K White Gold 1.64 Carats
Located in Diera, AE
Contemporary design meets exceptional brilliance in these striking natural diamond ear climber earrings. Crafted in 18K white gold, the graduated arrangement of pear and emerald-cut ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Natural Diamond Ear Climber Earrings 15.01 Carats in 18K White Gold
Located in Diera, AE
A striking expression of modern luxury, these Natural Diamond Ear Climber Earrings are designed to make an unforgettable statement.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1.28 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Arrow Ear Jacket Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, these beautiful baguette diamond ear jackets are hand set with 1.28 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collec...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2.79 Carat Fancy Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ear Jacket Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, this ear jacket is set with 2.79 carats raw natural diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. Meg...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
14k Solid Gold Snowflake Ear Piercing Dainty Gold Nose Ear Piercing Jewelry Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Snowflake Ear Piercing Dainty Gold Nose Ear Piercing Jewelry Gift Base Metal Yellow Gold Certification 14K Hallmarked Gauge 18 g (1 mm) Metal Yellow Gold Item Length ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$8,728Sale Price / set|20% Off
L 0.83 in
Natural Diamond Ear Climber Hoops in 18K White Gold Diamond Earrings 4.35 Carat
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural Diamond Ear Climber Hoops in 18K White Gold Diamond Earrings 4.35 Carat FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. Spectrum Jew...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.82Ct Marquise & Round Cut Diamond 14k White Gold Ear Climber Earrings
Located in Diera, Dubai
2.82Ct Marquise & Round Cut Diamond 14k White Gold Ear Climber Earrings These exquisite Diamond Ear Climber Earrings designed to gracefully trace the natural curve of your ear. Craft...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
2.82Ct Marquise & Round Cut Diamond 18k White Gold Ear Climber Earrings
Located in Diera, Dubai
2.82Ct Marquise & Round Cut Diamond 18k White Gold Ear Climber Earrings These exquisite Diamond Ear Climber Earrings designed to gracefully trace the natural curve of your ear. Craft...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Fern Earring 14k Gold Ear Sweep Climber Leaf Nature Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Fern Earring 14k Gold Diamond Ear Sweep Climber Leaf Nature Jewelry Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
3.45 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ear Climber Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, these beautiful ear climber earrings are hand set with 3.45 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & e...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Dior Rose 18K Rose Gold Diamond Asymmetric Ear Cuff Earring
By Christian Dior
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Dior Rose 18K Rose Gold Diamond Asymmetric Ear Cuff Earrings Comes with original box, certificate
1.92 Carat White and Yellow Diamond White and Yellow Gold Earing
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
46 White Diamonds: 1.92 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 3.40 Grams
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,056
W 0.38 in Dm 0.7 in L 0.7 in
1 Ct Diamond Floral Climber Earrings Minimalist Ear Crawler 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
1 Ct Diamond Floral Earrings Climber Earrings Minimalist Ear Crawler 14k Gold Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, unu...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Diamond Ear Climber Earrings 0.77 Carats Trillion Cut 18K White Gold
Located in Diera, AE
These diamond ear climber earrings present a dynamic arrangement of natural diamonds that follows the contour of the ear with remarkable fluidity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Natural Diamond Ear Climber Earrings 0.96 Carats Multi Shape 18K White Gold
Located in Diera, AE
A graceful arrangement of marquise, pear, and trillion-cut natural diamonds creates a refined ear-climbing silhouette with exceptional balance and light performance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Natural Diamond Ear Climber Earrings 1.87 Carats Marquise Cut 18K White Gold
Located in Diera, AE
These diamond ear climber earrings balance sculptural form and exceptional light performance through a carefully graduated arrangement of marquise and round natural diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Marquise Cut Diamond Ear Climber Earrings in 18K White Gold 1.22 Carats
Located in Diera, AE
These diamond ear climber earrings feature an elegant composition of marquise-cut natural diamonds arranged in a layered, botanical-inspired formation.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1.60 CT Marquise & Round Diamond Bezel Set Curved Ear Climber Earrings 18K Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Capturing a fluid rhythm of organic elegance, these exquisite diamond ear climber earrings are meticulously crafted in luminous 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Natural Diamond Ear Climber Earrings 2.19 Carats Mixed Cut 18K White Gold
Located in Diera, AE
These diamond ear climber earrings unite emerald-cut, marquise, and pear-shaped natural diamonds in a composition that balances structure and movement.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18 Karat White Gold Radiant 2.50 Carat Natural Diamond Ear Climber Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
18 Karat White Gold Radiant 2.50 Carat Natural Diamond Ear Climber Earrings Crafted in luminous 18K white gold, this climber-style pair showcases graduated marquise diamonds flowing...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.11 Ct Natural Diamond Emerald & Marquise Ear Climber Earrings, 14k White Gold
Located in Diera, AE
A refined ear climber featuring an emerald-cut centre framed by marquise natural diamonds in 14k white gold. 1.11 ct · SI clarity · HI color · 13 mm length. Details:- Item Code :- S...
Diamond, Gold, White 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.
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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The classic circle has appeared in countless variations over the centuries.