1.26 Carat Diamond Pinwheel Flower Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold ref581
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
These simple stud earrings feature 1.26 carats round diamonds in various sizes carefully and closely set to give the illusion of four large pear shape diamonds, while providing you t...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,158Sale Price / set|20% Off
3.89 Carat Marquise SI/H Diamond Flower Stud Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
3.89 Carat Marquise SI/H Diamond Flower Stud Earrings 14 Karat White Gold features four marquise cut diamond set in prong settings making a flower everyday diamond stud earrings.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Sapphire Diamond Clover Halo Stud Earrings 1.05 Carats 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Details: • Metal: 18K White Gold • Weight: 2.2 grams • Gemstones: 8 Round Blue Sapphires totaling approximately 0.79 carats • Diamonds: 82 Round Brilliant Diamonds totaling appro...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Large Size Diamond Flower Stud Earrings 0.56 Carats 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Smaller version available No diamond flower earrings available. Search Harbor Diamonds
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.68 Carat SI/H Marquise Diamond Bar 18 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
0.68 Carat SI/H Marquise Diamond Bar 18 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings features marquise cut diamonds set in a bar making a dainty diamond stud earrings.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,300Sale Price / item|20% Off
Tahitian Pearl Diamond Stud Earrings 0.24 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold stud earrings featuring two grey Tahitian pearls measuring 14-15 mm flanked with 10 round brilliants weighing 0.24 carats. Color G-H Clarity SI
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
$4,800
Diamond Flower Earrings
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful design, over a carat of sparkle! 1.08 carats of F color VS clarity round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. Approx .60 inches at its widest point.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
White Freshwater Pearl Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 14K Gold 0.10 Carats
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14K Yellow gold stud earrings featuring two Freshwater pearls measuring 8-9mm flanked with 40 round brilliants weighing 0.10 carats. Color G-H Clarity SI
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold
0.40 Carat Halo Solitaire Round Brilliant Cluster 18k Gold Stud Diamond Earrings
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Elegant and eye catching 0.40 Carat Halo Solitaire Cluster earrings set with white colour G and an eye clean clarity SI round brilliant cut diamonds made with 18 Karat White Gold. Av...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Stud Earrings 0.34 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold stud earrings featuring two white South Sea Pearls measuring 14-15 mm flanked with two center diamonds weighing 0.19 carats and 4 round brilliants weighing 0.15 carats.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
Celebration Princess Diamond Stud Earrings 0.98 TCW 18K White Gold w/Certificate
By Celebration Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
CELEBRATION DIAMOND Style: Diamond Stud Earrings Serial Number: CEL552093 0.49 CT H SI2 / CEL552076 0.49 CT H SI1 Metal: 18KT White Gold Total Carat Weight: 0.98 TCW Diamond Shap...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Heart Stud Earrings 0.20 Carats 14 Karat Yellow Gold G-H SI1
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Charming and romantic, these heart-shaped stud earrings are crafted in polished 14 karat gold and adorned with 22 round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.20 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Diamond Floral Pear Shape Stud Earrings 0.89 Carats 14 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat white gold floral motif earrings featuring 10 pear-shaped diamond weighing 0.89 carats. Color G Clarity SI
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.21 Carat Pear Marquise SI/H Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
4.21 Carat Pear Marquise SI/H Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings 14 Karat White Gold features pear marquise cut diamond set in prong settings making a cluster everyday diamond stud earrin...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$6,780Sale Price / set|20% Off
4.21 Carat Pear Marquise SI/H Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
4.21 Carat Pear Marquise SI/H Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings 18 Karat White Gold features pear marquise cut diamond set in prong settings making a cluster everyday diamond stud earrin...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
10 Carat Each Round Diamond Stud Earrings
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
An INCREDIBLE pair of diamond stud earrings! Highly sought after size and quality - these EGL USA certified diamond studs are full of brilliance and sparkle.
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Stud Earrings 2.02 Carats H I1 14 Karat White Gold Basket Setting
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond stud earrings weighing 2.02 Carats, in 14 Karat White Gold 3 Prong Basket Setting.
Diamond, White Gold
$5,067Sale Price|59% Off
1.04 Carat Round and Baguette Cluster Diamond Stud Earrings in 18W ref270
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
These earrings create the illusion of a singular emerald-cut gem through a meticulously crafted arrangement of both round and baguette diamonds, boasting a total diamond weight of 1....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Diamond Stud Earrings 2.01 Carats J SI1 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Diamond stud earrings weighing 2.01 Carats, in 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Basket Setting.
Diamond, White Gold
$1,520Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Clover Beaded Trim Stud Earrings 0.62 Carats 14KT Yellow Gold 1.55 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Delicate and elegant, these charming stud earrings are crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and designed in a timeless floral motif.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,980Sale Price|20% Off
Large Floral Diamond Stud Earrings 2.02 Carats 14 Karat Yellow Gold F VS
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Large diamond stud earrings featuring a floral design containing 306 round brilliants weighing 2.02 carats, in 14 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 0.56Carat SI/H Diamond Stud Earrings Wedding Jewelry 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural 0.56 Carat SI/H Dainty Diamond Stud Earrings 18 Karat White Gold features pear cut diamond set on the top of the curve with emerald and pear cut diamond on the end of the cur...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Tahitian Pearl Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 14 Karat White Gold 0.10 Carat
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14K White gold stud earrings featuring two Tahitian pearls measuring 8-9mm flanked with 40 round brilliants weighing 0.10 carats. Color G-H Clarity SI
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Diamond Dome Button Earrings
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A must have! 4.95 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds, F/G color set in 18k white gold. These earrings were constructed to maximize brilliance in a slight dome design. Approx...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vivid Diamonds 1.93 Carat Diamond Earrings
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Vivid Diamonds solitaire stud earrings crafted in 18 karat white gold, showcasing 2 spectacular round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 1.93 carats total, H-I color an I1 clar...
Diamond, White Gold
1.05 Carat Total Weight Diamond Clover Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold ref563
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
These simple clover stud earrings are formed by an expertly set mosaic of round white diamonds, to give the impression of a single large clover center inside a halo of round white di...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Diamond Stud Earrings 2.01 Carats F SI2 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond stud earrings weighing 2.01 Carats, in 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Champagne Setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Diamond Stud Earrings 4.03 Carats G I1 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond stud earrings weighing 4.03 Carats, Color G Clarity I1, in 14 Karat White Gold 4 prong Champagne setting.
Diamond, White Gold
Ruby Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 1.20 Carats 18 Karat White Gold 2.2 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Details: • Metal: 14K White Gold • Weight: 1.6 grams • Gemstones: 2 Round Rubies totaling approximately 0.94 carats • Diamonds: 22 Round Brilliant Diamonds totaling approximately...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Stud Earrings 2.01 Carats K I2 14 Karat White Gold Basket Setting
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond stud earrings weighing 2.01 Carats, in 14 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Basket Setting.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,550Sale Price / item|20% Off
Diamond South Sea Pearl Stud Earrings 0.41 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold stud earrings featuring two South Sea measuring 13-14 mm with round brilliants weighing 0.41 carats. Color G-H Clarity SI
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
Contemporary 4.02 Carat Diamond and 9k White Gold Heart Stud Earrings Circa 2000
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive pair of contemporary 4.02 carat diamond and 9 karat white gold stud earrings; part of our diverse diamond jewelry collections.
Diamond, White Gold
$23,625Sale Price|25% Off
Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 3.07 Carats H SI3-I1 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Stud earrings weighing 3.07 Carats in a 4 prong Champagne Setting, flanked with diamond halo weighing 1.25 carats in 18 Karat White Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$8,799Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Stud Earrings 2.03 Carats G I1 18 Karat White Gold Champagne Setting
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond stud earrings weighing 2.03 Carats, Color G, Clarity I1, in 18 Karat White Gold 3 prong Champagne setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.08 Carats Diamond Gold Heart Stud Earrings
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Beautiful Heart Stud Earrings The earrings are 18K White Gold There are 1.08 Carats in Diamonds G VS The earrings have posts with a large bean backs The earrings measure .50" x ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Cushion Cut Emerald and Diamond Stud Earrings
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
Stunning cushion shaped emerald studs. 9.95 carats of emeralds. 1.92 carats of white round brilliant cut diamonds. 18k white gold. Certified by Christian Dunaigre of Switzer...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
0.30 Carat Mini Daisy Cluster Round Brilliant 18 KT Gold Stud Diamond Earrings
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Elegant and eye catching 0.30 Carat Mini Daisy Cluster earrings set with white colour G/H and an eye clean clarity SI round brilliant cut diamonds made with 18 Karat White Gold. Avai...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.25 Carat Mini Daisy Cluster Round Brilliant 18 KT Gold Stud Diamond Earrings
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Elegant and eye catching 0.25 Carat Mini Daisy Cluster earrings set with white colour G/H and an eye clean clarity SI round brilliant cut diamonds made with 18 Karat White Gold. Avai...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.27 Carat Daisy Cluster Round Brilliant 18 KT White Gold Stud Diamond Earrings
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Elegant and eye catching 0.27 Carat Mini Daisy Cluster earrings set with white colour G and an eye clean clarity SI round brilliant cut diamonds made with 18 Karat White Gold. Availa...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.25 Carat Mini Cluster Round Brilliant 18 Karat Gold Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
These gorgeous simplistically elegant yet eye catching 0.25 Carat Mini Cluster color G/H and clarity SI Round Brilliant Diamond Earrings set in 18 Karat White Gold. Available in yell...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Stud Earring 1.86 Carats I-J VS2 14 Karat White Gold Basket Setting
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond stud earrings weighing 1.86 Carats, in 14 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Basket Setting.
Diamond, White Gold
$2,332Sale Price / item|24% Off
Diamond Cluster Flower Stud Earrings 1.04 Carats 14 Karat White Gold 1.6 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat White gold cluster earrings featuring 14round brilliants weighing 1.04 carats. Color G-H Clarity SI Available in all sizes and gold color.
Diamond, White Gold
Diamond Stud Earrings 3.14 Carats G-H I1 18 Karat White Gold Champagne Setting
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond stud earrings weighing 3.14 Carats, Color G-H, Clarity I1, in 18 Karat White Gold 3 prong Champagne setting.
Diamond, White Gold
Diamond Stud Earrings 1.13 Carats K-L I1 14 Karat White Gold Basket Setting
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond stud earrings weighing 1.13 Carats in a 4 prong basket setting, 14 Karat White Gold.
Diamond, White Gold
Diamond Stud Earrings 7.00 Carats J-K SI1 18 Karat White Gold Martini Setting
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond stud earrings weighing 7.00 Carats, Color J-K, Clarity SI1, in 18 Karat White Gold 4 prong Martini setting.
Diamond, White Gold
$8,578Sale Price|24% Off
Diamond Stud Earrings 2.09 Carats H-I I1 18 Karat White Gold Champagne Setting
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond stud earrings weighing 2.09 Carats, Color H, Clarity I1, in 18 Karat White Gold 3 prong Champagne setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Stud Earrings 4.05 Carats K SI1-SI3 18 Karat White Gold Champagne Set
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond stud earrings weighing 4.05 Carats, Color K, Clarity SI1-SI3, in 18 Karat White Gold 4 prong Champagne setting.
Diamond, White Gold
0.90 Carat Sapphire Stud Earring With 0.20 Carat Diamond Halo in 18K Gold ref163
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
These captivating clover shape stud earrings are composed of four oval shape sapphires surrounding a center square shape sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Scene 2.98 Carat Diamonds Gold Button Earrings
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
2.98 carats of F/G color VS clarity diamonds set in 18k white gold. Approximately .70 inch varying diameter
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
1.60 Carat Oval Emerald Stud Earring with 0.50 ct Diamond Halo in 18W ref449
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless, these 6x4mm oval emerald and diamond halo stud earrings capture the perfect balance of vibrant color and refined sparkle.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.9 Carat Round Sapphire Stud Earrings With 0.4 Carat Halo Diamond in 18K ref445
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
Made effortlessly with a stud style, these earrings can be worn every day and for that special occasion.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Stud Earrings 1.40 Carats I SI3-I1 18 Karat White Gold Champagne Setting
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond stud earrings weighing 1.40 carats in a three prong champagne setting, 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Stud Earrings 1.41 Carats J SI2-3 14 Karat White Gold Champagne Setting
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond stud earrings weighing 1.41 Carats in a four prong champagne setting, 14 karat white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Stud Earrings 2.49 Carat H-I I1 14 Karat White Gold Basket Setting
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Stud earrings weighing 2.49 Carats in a 4 prong Basket Setting.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Diamond Stud Earrings 3.04 Carats H-I I1 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond stud earrings weighing 3.04 Carats, Color H-I, Clarity I1, in 18 Karat White Gold 3 prong Champagne setting.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond Stud Earrings 3.15 Carats G SI2-3 18 Karat White Gold Champagne Setting
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond stud earrings weighing 3.15 Carats in a 3 prong Champagne setting, 18 Karat White Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Stud Earrings 3.41 Carats H-I I1 18 Karat White Gold Champagne Setting
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond stud earrings weighing 3.41 Carats in a 3 prong Champagne setting, 18 Karat White Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.10 Carat Round Sapphire Stud Earring & 0.5 cts of Diamond in 14K Gold ref432
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite earrings feature round sapphires at the center, glowing with deep, velvety blue brilliance. Surrounding each gem is a cushion-shaped halo frame of luminous round diam...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,068Sale Price / item|30% Off
South Sea Pearl Studs and Halo Diamonds in Yellow White Rose Gold Earrings
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K WYR Gold South sea Pearl 13-14mm Diamonds 1.00 cts.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
$1,836Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Floral Stud Earrings 0.70 Carats 14 Karat Yellow Gold G-H SI1 3 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Delicately crafted in 14 karat gold, these elegant flower-shaped earrings feature 224 round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.70 carats.
Diamond, 14k 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.
Stud earrings have a unique and rich cultural history. Though their design has evolved, vintage stud earrings are still a classic jewelry style.
Stud earrings are frequently dated back over 7,000 years to Asia, where they were worn mostly by upper-class men to indicate their wealth and status. Although earrings sometimes fell out of favor over the years — such as when ear piercing was prohibited by the Catholic Church in the 13th century — they’ve remained one of the most enduring forms of body modification.
When diamond jewelry gained prominence in the 19th century, thanks to prosperity in Europe and the United States as well as the greater accessibility of gemstones, studs adorned with fine diamonds became popular. Screw-back earrings debuted in the late 19th century and allowed people without pierced ears to don the embellishment. Stud earrings became especially popular in the 1960s.
Stud earrings are simple and usually small in size, making them lightweight and easy to wear. Unlike other earrings, stud earrings have a floating appearance. They are often made with a single gemstone, such as a sapphire or emerald, and a straight post that goes through the ear, typically with a rubber or metal backing to hold it in place.
Today, stud earrings accentuate outfits with a casual, elegant style, adding a bit of glam to any ensemble. Find an eclectic array of stud earrings on 1stDibs.
Someone wanted to “modernize” the Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. masterworks, but Mahnaz Collection came to their rescue. Here, the dealer explains precisely why they’re such an extraordinary find.
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The mismatched, multiple-earring look may have started with fashion jewelry, but A-list fans have taken it to the next level.
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Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
The classic circle has appeared in countless variations over the centuries.