26768 Tiffany Co Legacy Platinum 0.60 H VS1 Cushion Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany Legacy collection Cushion diamond weighs 0.30ct, H color VS1 clarity: Inscription ''T&Co. I07050233'' Cushion diamond weighs 0.30ct, H color VS2 clarity: Inscription ''T&Co....
Diamond, Platinum
26594 Tiffany Co Platinum 2.00ct F VVS2 Round Diamond Three Prong Stud Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany Platinum earrings weighs 3.1g Round diamond weighs 1.00ct, F color VVS2 clarity Diamond laser inscription: ''T&Co.X08110253'' Round diamond weighs 1.00ct, F color VVS2 clar...
Diamond, Platinum
26454 Tiffany & Co Platinum 1.73ct VVS2 Diamond ONE Single 4 Prong Stud Earring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This listing is for ONE earring ONLY Tiffany one earring weighs 2.4g Round diamond weighs 1.73ct Diamond I color VVS2 clarity Laser inscription ''T&Co.M08030143'' Tiffany Squeeze ...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & CO Paloma Picasso Olive Leaf Platinum Diamond Stud Earrings PT950
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition signs of wear Accessories Box Weight 4g Designer Tiffany Exterior Material 18K Gol
Platinum
26582 Tiffany Co Soleste Platinum 2.66ct G VS1 Round Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany Soleste Collection Center round diamonds weighs 1.33ct, G color VS1 clarity Diamond laser inscription ''T&Co. R01190068'' Center round diamonds weighs 1.33ct, G color VS1 cl...
Diamond, Platinum
26405 Tiffany Co Elsa Peretti Platinum 0.34ct Diamond By The Yard Stud Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Elsa Peretti Diamond By The Yard Tiffany earrings weigh 1.4g Round diamonds are 0.17ct each 2 round diamonds, total weight 0.34ct Diamond F color VS1 clarity Earrings bezel measure...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.04ct Round Brilliant Diamond Stud Earrings E Color VS1 Clarity
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Aventura, FL
Nothing is more intriguing than Tiffany diamond earrings. 1.04 carats of beautifully matched diamonds of superlative brilliance create an undeniable presence. Round brilliant diamond...
Diamond
TIFFANY & CO. Gia Certified 2.01 Cwt D VVS-1 Diamonds Studs Earrings In Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Three diamonds earrings studs designed by Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Puffed Heart & Natural Diamond Stud Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Puffed Heart & Natural Diamond Mini Stud Earrings Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 4.34 grams Dimensions: 8 x 9mm Backs: Push backs (posts) ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Three Stones Earrings Studs In Solid Platinum With 6 Round Diamond
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Three diamonds earrings studs designed by Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
28004 Tiffany Co Platinum 1.07 D VVS1 Diamond ONE Single 4 Prong Stud Earring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This listing is for ONE earring ONLY Tiffany one earring weighs 2g Round diamond weighs 1.07ct Diamond D color VVS1 clarity Laser inscription ''T&Co.T11140027'' Tiffany Squee...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Olive Leaf Diamond 18K White Gold Stud Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition signs of wear Weight 2.2g Designer Tiffany Exterior Material 18K Gold
White Gold
RRP £4, 650 TIFFANY & CO PLATINUM 0.56 CT DIAMOND SOLITAIRE STUD EARRINGS PAiR
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Tiffany & Co Platinum and 0.56ct Diamond Solitaire stud earrings complete with all the original paperwork RR...
Diamond, Platinum
Rrp £11, 500 Tiffany & Co Platinum 1.06 Ct Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings Pair
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Tiffany & Co Platinum and 1.06ct Diamond Solitaire stud earrings complete with all the...
Diamond, Platinum
Rrp £20, 000 Tiffany & Co Platinum 1.40 Ct Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings Pair
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of huge Tiffany & Co Platinum and 1.40ct Diamond Solitaire stud earrings RRP £20,000 An ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany Mixed Cluster Diamond Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Co Mixed Cluster Diamond Stud Earrings PT950 diamonds Platinum with diamonds Size large Marquise diamonds, carat total weight: .93ct Pear-shaped diamonds, carat totalweight ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co by Paloma Picasso X Graffiti Diamond Gold Stud Earrings
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k gold X stud earrings, designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co Graffiti collection.
Diamond, Gold
$57,600Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum & 18k Gold Soleste Fancy Intense Yellow Studs
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum & 18k Gold Soleste Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Diamond Earrings A stunning pair from Tiffany’s Soleste collection, featuring vibrant Fancy Intense Yellow cus...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.61ct Diamond Soleste Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
From Tiffany & Co, come these wonderful double halo earrings from their Soleste collection. A 0.155 carat diamond sits central to each earring with the double halo design totalli...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.62ct Diamond ‘Victoria’ Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
From Tiffany & Co.'s 'Victoria' collection, these earrings are truly stunning. Each earring features four marquise cut diamonds totalling 0.81 carat. As is expected from Tiffany & Co...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.92ct Diamond ‘Victoria’ Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
These desirable earrings are from Tiffany & Co.’s ‘Victoria’ collection. Each earring features four marquise cut diamonds of the highest quality claw set into platinum. A total of 0....
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.22ct Diamond 'Jazz' Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This wonderful pair of earrings comes from Tiffany & Co's 'Jazz' collection. Each earring features a drop design with an open circle of ten round brilliant rub over set into platinum...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Jazz Diamond Hoop Earrings. Platinum Diamond Bubble Hoops.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Lovely Find. PRE-OWNED Authentic Tiffany and Co Platinum Earrings. Jazz Collection Earrings PT950 Platinum with Bezel Set diamonds. Comes with original Tiffany Box. Hallmarked Tif...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond Paper Flowers Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond Paper Flowers Earrings Metal: Platinum Weight: 4.60 grams Measurement: 13mm wide Diamond: round cut diamonds, carat total weight .34 approx. Hallmark:...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Olive Leaf Stud Earrings with Diamonds in 18K Gold
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Indulge in the epitome of understated elegance with this exquisite pair of 18 karat yellow gold Tiffany & Co. olive leaf earrings designed by the renowned Paloma Picasso. These earri...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Victoria Platinum 0.64ct Diamond Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Victoria Platinum 0.64ct Diamond Earrings Metal: Platinum Weight: 2.30 grams Measurement: 7.3mm wide Diamond: 8 marquise cut diamonds, carat total weight .64 Hallmark:...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.62 Carat Diamond Victoria Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous pair of diamond earrings from the world renowned jewellery designer, Tiffany & Co. These identical platinum pieces form part of the Victoria collection and fe...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Bow Earrings 18K Rose Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Delicate and feminine, these Tiffany & Co. Diamond Bow Earrings make a highly impactful statement.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co 950 Platinum Diamond "X" Earrings #26855
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co 950 Platinum Diamond "X" Earrings Elegant Tiffany & Co. platinum "X" earrings featuring sparkling diamonds in a sleek, contemporary design. A sophisticated blend of lux...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 'Enchant' 0.70ct Diamond Flower Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This charming pair of earrings come from Tiffany & Co.'s 'Enchant' collection. Made entirely from platinum in a flower design they feature a 0.20 carat round brilliant diamond in eac...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Victoria Earrings 0.92ct 25169328
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A pair of platinum earrings from the Victoria collection by Tiffany & Co. Each earring is set with 4 marquise cut diamonds in a claw setting, with a total weight of 0.92ct. The e...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Yellow Diamond Earrings Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Design: Cushion-cut yellow diamonds set in Platinum claws to enhance their natural color. Halo: A double row of round brilliant-cut white diamonds set in Platinum.
Yellow Diamond
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Cluster Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Cluster Earrings PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 158893 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Cluster Earrings Condition Description: Since Charl...
Tiffany & Co Schlumberger Diamond Earrings 18K Gold Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
An elegant pair of vintage Tiffany & Co. earrings designed by Jean Schlumberger, crafted in platinum and 18K yellow gold and accented with round brilliant-cut diamonds. Set with rou...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bow Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
From 1990, a pair of Tiffany & Co. bow earrings in 18K yellow gold. The bow is a signature motif from a storied house, and at this size it reads as a detail rather than as the su...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k White Gold Diamond Leaf Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Paloma Picasso's leaf design for Tiffany & Co., realized in 18K white gold and signed Tiffany & Co. 750. The leaves are individually marked Paloma Picasso, a testament to the...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Rose Gold Diamond T Smile Earrings 60150743
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A charming pair of 18k rose gold diamond Tiffany & Co. earrings from the Tiffany T Smile collection. The earrings each comprise of a smile motif set with round brilliant cut diam...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co Platinum Diamond X Cross Stitch Earrings with Pouch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond X Cross Stitch Mini Stud Earrings Original Backs Comes with Tiffany Pouch 5.5mm 1.9 Grams The Earrings & Backs are Stamped T&Co PT950 We...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Tahitian Pearl Diamond Earrings Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A pair of Tiffany & Co. Etoile Tahitian pearl diamond earrings in platinum These stud earrings are designed as a pair of tapered baton shaped platinum drops terminating in a single ...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Victoria Large Earrings 1.62ct 14743545
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A pair of platinum earrings from the Victoria collection by Tiffany & Co. Each earring is set with 4 marquise cut diamonds in a claw setting. The earrings consist of 8 marquise c...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Victoria Diamond Platinum Flower Earrings 0.92 ct
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Collection: Victoria Style: Diamond Flower Earrings Material: Platinum Gemstones: Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.92 carat Measurements: Appro...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Flower Earrings 1994
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Flushing, NY
TIFFANY & CO. PLATINUM SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND FLOWER EARRINGS 1994 1994 COLLECTION Designed as a pair of stylized floral earrings, each centering a round brilliant-cut diamond wit...
Diamond, Sapphire
$8,498Sale Price|21% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Soleste Aquamarine & Diamond Earrings 1.22ct 6.28g
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A timeless Tiffany & Co. Soleste earrings crafted in platinum, each featuring a vibrant aquamarine centre stone surrounded by a refined halo of round brilliant cut diamonds. Eleg...
Diamond, Aquamarine, Platinum
TIFFANY & CO. Victoria Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Earrings.GIA
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
These gorgeous Tiffany & Co. earrings from the exquisite Victoria Collection are crafted in platinum and set with a round-cut bright red Burma rubies weighing an estimated 1.10 c...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Soleste Diamond Earrings 0.26ct TDW 60572895
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning pair of platinum diamond earrings from the Soleste collection by Tiffany & Co. Each earring is set with a round brilliant cut diamond, complemented by a halo of pave s...
Diamond, Platinum
$14,440Sale Price|24% Off
Tiffany & Co. Round Diamond Platinum Inside-Out Hoop Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisitely crafted by the renowned house of Tiffany & Co., these platinum inside-out hoop earrings feature approximately 1.10 carats of dazzling round brilliant diamonds. Each e...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Paper Flowers Diamond 18k Pink Gold Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Collection: Paper Flowers Material: 18k Pink Gold Gemstones: Diamonds Design: Floral motif with diamond accents Measurements: Approximately 12 × 11 mm Weight: 3....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Company Platinum Diamond Flower Earrings Apx.0.64 Ctw
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These stud earrings from the Tiffany & Co Collection , add these to your ear collection wear them alone or stack them with your favorite earrings.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Open Circle Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Open Circle Earrings PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 153604 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Open Circle Earrings Condition Description: Ret...
Platinum
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Open Square Legacy Chandelier Diamond Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co Open Square Legacy Chandelier Diamond Earrings are a stunning piece of jewelry made of platinum. They weigh 9.6 grams and feature 56 Natural Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Single Small Victoria Marquise Diamond Earring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the fire and radiance of our superlative diamonds, Tiffany Victoria uses a unique combination of cuts for a distinctly romantic sensibility. The beautiful shape of these ...
Diamond, Platinum
26280 Tiffany Soleste Platinum Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Double Halo Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Center cushion diamond weighs 1.56ct, Fancy Vivid Yellow color SI1 clarity Diamond laser inscription ''T&Co.N03050220'' Center cushion diamond weighs 1.58ct, Fancy Vivid Yellow col...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Diamond Alpine Rose Clip-on Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Diamond Alpine Rose Clip-on Earrings Metal: 18K Gold Weight: 21.50 grams Measurement: 27mm wide Diamond: 12 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .60 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Marquise Cut Diamond Platinum Medium Victoria Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Marquise Cut Diamond Platinum Medium Victoria Earrings Product Details Xupes Ref: J1170 Brand: Tiffany & Co. Model: Victoria Medium Earrings Type: Earrings RRP: £12,90...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Vintage Gold and Diamond Round Circle Earclips Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Original Tiffany Circle Clip Earrings. Omega Backs with a post (looks like a clip-on however since it has a post it is regular earrings). Composed of round brilliant cut diamonds al...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Ruby and Diamond Soleste Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Ruby and Diamond Soleste Earrings PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 158164 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co. Platinum Ruby and Diamond Soleste Earrings Brand: Tiffany &...
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Victoria Mixed Cluster Large Earrings 1.77ct TDW
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning pair of Tiffany & Co. platinum diamond mixed cluster earrings from the Victoria collection. The earrings are composed of marquise cut and pear cut diamonds arranged in...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Small Model Victoria Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Small Model Victoria Earrings PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 153397 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Small Model Victoria Earrings Conditio...
Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Earrings in Platinum & 18K
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of exquisite Tiffany & Co. Soleste stud earrings, showcasing vibrant 1.46 carats cushion shaped Fancy Intense Yellow diamonds framed by a refined halo of round brilliant w...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
27024 Vintage Tiffany Co Platinum Diamond Emerald Cluster Clip On Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
IRID Platinum earrings total weight 12g 44 round diamonds, total weight 2.62ct 6 green emeralds, total weight 1.00ct (green emeralds have some light abrasions, which is normal for th...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. is one of the most prominent purveyors of luxury goods in the United States, and has long been an important arbiter of style in the design of diamond engagement rings. A young Franklin Delano Roosevelt proposed to his future wife, Eleanor, with a Tiffany ring in 1904. Vanderbilts, Whitneys, Astors and members of the Russian imperial family all wore Tiffany & Co. jewelry. And Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis preferred Tiffany china for state dinners at the White House.
Although synonymous with luxury today, the firm started out rather modestly. Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young founded it in Connecticut as a “stationery and fancy goods emporium” in 1837, at a time when European imports still dominated the nascent American luxury market. In 1853, Charles Tiffany — who in 1845 had launched the company’s famed catalog, the Blue Book, and with it, the firm’s signature robin’s-egg blue, which he chose for the cover — shifted the focus to fine jewelry.
In 1868, Tiffany & Co. gained international recognition when it became the first U.S. firm to win an award for excellence in silverware at the Exposition Universelle in Paris. From then on, it belonged to the pantheon of American luxury brands.
At the start of the Gilded Age, in 1870, Tiffany & Co. opened its flagship store, described as a "palace of jewels" by the New York Times, at 15 Union Square West in Manhattan. Throughout this period, its designs for silver tableware, ceremonial silver, flatware and jewelry were highly sought-after indicators of status and taste. They also won the firm numerous accolades, including the grand prize for silverware at the Paris Exposition of 1878. Among the firm’s glittering creations from this time are masterworks of Art Nouveau jewelry, such as this delicate aquamarine necklace and this lavish plique-à-jour peridot and gold necklace, both circa 1900.
When Charles Lewis Tiffany died, in 1902, his son Louis Comfort Tiffany became the firm’s design director. Under his leadership, the Tiffany silver studio was a de facto design school for apprentice silversmiths, who worked alongside head artisan Edward C. Moore. The firm produced distinctive objects inspired by Japanese art and design, North American plants and flowers, and Native American patterns and crafts, adding aesthetic diversity to Tiffany & Co.’s distinguished repertoire.
Tiffany is also closely associated with diamonds, even lending its name to one particularly rare and exceptional yellow stone. The firm bought the Tiffany diamond in its raw state from the Kimberley mines of South Africa in 1878. Cut to create a 128.54-carat gem with an unprecedented 82 facets, it is one of the most spectacular examples of a yellow diamond in the world.
In a broader sense, Tiffany & Co. helped put diamonds on the map in 1886 by introducing the American marketplace to the solitaire diamond design, which is still among the most popular engagement-ring styles. The trademark Tiffany® Setting raises the stone above the band on six prongs, allowing its facets to catch the light. A lovely recent example is this circa-2000 platinum engagement ring. Displaying a different design and aesthetic (but equally chic) is this exquisite diamond and ruby ring from the 1930s.
Find Tiffany & Co. jewelry, serveware and decorative objects for sale 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.