14K Yellow Gold Emerald Citrine Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features an EMERALD, ...
Diamond, Emerald, Citrine, 14k Gold
$76,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond D Color VVS Clarity Dangle Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Their design combines delicate sparkle with bold geometry for a perfectly balanced silhouette. Each earring features a GIA certified emerald cut diamond weighing 2 carats, framed by...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$45,000 / set
39.16 Carats Zambian Emerald Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A stunning pair of emerald drop earrings, designed to capture the beauty of falling raindrops, these feature 10 exquisite emeralds per side, totaling 39.16 carats. The deep, vibrant ...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
$11,025Sale Price / set|20% Off
15.08Ct Pear Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings 14k White Gold
Located in Deira, Dubai
15.08Ct Pear Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings 14k White Gold This design features a cascading arrangement of brilliant white diamonds, shaped into delicate pear and r...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$13,782Sale Price / set|20% Off
15.08Ct Pear Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings 18k White Gold
Located in Deira, Dubai
15.08Ct Pear Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings 18k White Gold This design features a cascading arrangement of brilliant white diamonds, shaped into delicate pear and r...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Contemporary 4.2ct Diamond & Emerald Dangle Earrings, Silver, India
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Step into a world of timeless elegance with our 4.2 Carat Diamond and Emerald Dangle Earrings, where exquisite craftsmanship meets the allure of precious gemstones.
Diamond, Emerald, Silver
Emerald and Diamond 14K White Gold Dangling Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in luxurious 14k white gold, these stunning earrings feature a timeless design that exudes elegance. Each earring showcases a brilliant pear-shaped emerald, totaling 6.66 car...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
$4,960Sale Price|58% Off
Michael Kneebone Carved Emerald and White Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
These slender dangle earrings feature emerald cut Brazilian emeralds of a bright green color and drops of carved Indian emeralds.
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 7.19 carat Emerald Cabochon & Rose Cut Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald Dangle Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Emerald and Diamond 2-Tone Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated pair of emerald and diamond drop earrings showcasing vivid green emeralds suspended in an elegant geometric design. The earrings feature four natural emeralds totalin...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
24k Gold Dangle Earrings for Woman with Oval Cut Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in İstanbul, TR
Emeralds (0.95) and Diamonds (0.04) Crafted with timeless elegance, this 24 karat gold jewelry piece draws inspiration from the ancient civilizations of Anatolia, where empires like...
Diamond, Emerald, 24k Gold
$3,785Sale Price / set|20% Off
Zambian Emerald Dangle Earrings SI/H Pear Brilliant Cut Diamond 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 1.72 carats Zambian emerald and 1.71 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the l...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,872Sale Price / set|20% Off
Zambian Emerald Dangle Earrings SI/H Pear Brilliant Cut Diamond 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 1.72 carats Zambian emerald and 1.71 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the l...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
1.70ct Emerald and Trapezoid Cut Mosaic Diamond Dangle Earrings in 14K Rose Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These 1.70ct Emerald and Trapezoid Cut Mosaic Diamond Dangle Earrings in 14K rose gold are a testament to refined elegance and radiant sparkle.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1.88 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire and Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Classic 18k white gold dangle earrings set with 2 emerald cut blue sapphires weighing 1.88 carats total.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Pave Emerald & Diamonds Dangle Earrings In 14k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14k:3.27g,D:9.2ct,Slv:25.68gm, Emerald:4.36 83x38MM
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow 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
2.63tcw 14K Emerald & Diamond Halo Dangle Earrings Prong Set North-South Emerald
Located in Jupiter, FL
Indulge in the epitome of luxury with our stunning emerald and diamond dangle earrings. Exuding opulence, these earrings boast a total of 2.25-carats of lush green emerald cut emeral...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
$5,610Sale Price / item|20% Off
Opulence Earrings, Emerald Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Emerald Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18K Gold to make a statement with your look.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.08ctw Emerald Cut Natural Ruby Dangle Earrings Accented with 1.44ctw Diamonds
Located in Houston, TX
These earrings feature 7.08 carat total weight in two emerald cut natural rubies surrounded by 1.44 carat total weight in marquise, pear, and round diamonds set in 18 karat white gol...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
10ct Natural Oval-Cut Emerald & Diamond Halo Dangle Earrings in 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Product Description: Grace meets grandeur in these exquisite halo dangle earrings, showcasing approximately 10 carats of natural oval-cut Emeralds (4 stones total) — each hand-select...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.5ct Natural Oval-Cut Emerald & Diamond Double Halo Dangle Earrings in 18K Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Product Description: Drape yourself in regal sophistication with these opulent double halo dangle earrings, starring approx. 5.5 carats of natural oval-cut Emeralds (2.75ct each).
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pearls, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Dangle Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Dangle arrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with an emerald in the upper part; in the middle, diamonds and, as pendant, a grey pearl and a pink pearl. These earring...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
7.15 Ct Rose Cut Diamond Dangle Earring With Emerald In 18k Yellow Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:2.300g, Diamond:7.15ct, Silver:17.584g, Emerald:2.53ct, Size: 49X28 MM"
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Carved Jade Emerald Diamond Vintage Style Dangle Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The natural jade in these lovely earrings has some very special shape. Both pieces have a strong green color and well carvings. The jade is suspended in a 9k yellow gold setting with...
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,651Sale Price / set|20% Off
3.8 Carat Pear Emerald Brilliant Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Deira, Dubai
3.8 Carat Pear Emerald Brilliant Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings 18 Karat White Gold These earrings are masterfully set with emerald cut diamond set on top with round cut diamonds around...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$17,500Sale Price / set|20% Off
3.8 Carat Pear Emerald Brilliant Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Deira, Dubai
3.8 Carat Pear Emerald Brilliant Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings 14 Karat White Gold These earrings are masterfully set with emerald cut diamond set on top with round cut diamonds around...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
3.66tcw 14K Emerald Tanzanite, Diamond & Opal Dangle Earrings Colombian Emerald
Located in Jupiter, FL
Beginning with enchanting downward triangle-shaped opals, seamlessly transitioning to brilliant round cut diamonds in bezel settings, these earrings then captivate with mesmerizing t...
Emerald, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Emerald and Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18k Gold, India
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an EMERALD g...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$13,417Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pear Cut 16Tcw Zambian Emerald Halo Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings 14K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Pear Cut 16Tcw Zambian Emerald Halo Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings 14K White Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$16,772Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pear Cut 16Tcw Zambian Emerald Halo Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Pear Cut 16Tcw Zambian Emerald Halo Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.50ct Natural Round Emeralds Diamond Earrings 14kt Snowflake Dangle**
Located in New York, NY
Snowflake Dangle cluster earrings. 3 carat natural round, Marquis and emerald cut emeralds.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
29.23 Carats Zambian Emerald Cabochon Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This striking pair of Zambian cabochon emerald and diamond earrings is a true masterpiece, blending the vivid allure of Zambian emeralds with the timeless elegance of diamonds. At th...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Silvorra 1.18ct Geometric Emerald & Diamond Dangle Earrings in Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
These elegant 1.18 carat emerald and diamond dangle earrings are crafted in 925 Sterling Silver.
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
106.99ct Anchor Resembling Shaped Emerald Dangle Earrings With Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:16.874g,D:1.84ct, Emer:106.99ct,
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
2.00 Carat Emerald Diamond Gold Huggie Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful huggie style diamond earrings in 14k yellow gold with removable emerald and diamond dangle sections.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$22,400Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary 18KT White Gold Emerald Diamond Dangle Earrings, USA
Located in Palm Desert, CA
One pair of electronically tested 18KT white gold ladies cast & assembled emerald and diamond dangle earrings. Condition is good.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Gold
Pave Diamond Raw Carved Emerald Polki Diamond Dangle Earrings Unique & Elegant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
- 925 sterling silver - hand carved raw emerald - pave diamonds - polki diamonds - crystal drop stone Please Note: Some of our jewelry photos, including model and product shots,...
Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver
Natural Emerald-Cut Emerald & Pear Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
"Deep, saturated green stacked twice over in a single earring is not a subtle choice, and this design leans fully into that boldness: two substantial emerald-cut emeralds are stacked...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate Colombian Emerald & Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings Gold
Located in Brunswick, ME
The Gorgeous two-tone gold Earrings Feature 4 (2- round/2-pear shape) Genuine and natural AAA Colombian emeralds that have an Intense Medium Green Color- VS. They are very Shimmerin...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Emerald Radiant Cut SI/H Diamond Three Stone Dangle Earrings 14k White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
Crafted to celebrate everyday elegance, our jewelry blends timeless design with modern craftsmanship. Each piece is thoughtfully made using high-quality materials, ensuring lasting s...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$17,280Sale Price / item|20% Off
Diamond Paisley and Emerald Dangle Earrings in 14K Rose Gold, Cocktail Earrings
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Designer Emerald and Diamond Dangle Earrings to make a statement with your look.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Emeralds, Diamonds, Sapphires, Rose Gold and Silver Dangle Earrings
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure. These earrings are studded with diamonds on all the surface and enriched by emeralds and sapphires. These earrings are tot...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$18,000Sale Price|60% Off
NWT $45, 000 18KT Large Glittering Colombian Emerald Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant Pair of Estate 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Emerald and Diamond Dangle Earrings. Ea...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
$26,000Sale Price|60% Off
NWT $65, 000 18KT Large Glittering Colombian Emerald Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Emerald and Diamond Dangle Earrings. Earrings Contains...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Emerald & Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18K Gold & Sterling Silver
Located in Nantucket, MA
Surrounding the emeralds are round, brilliant cut diamonds in a pave` setting.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Emerald Cut Zambian Emerald Marquise Cut Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
A descending line of marquise diamonds leads the eye to an emerald-cut green emerald, closed by a single pear-shaped diamond drop. The white stones throw bright, directional flashes ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Zambian Emerald and Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an emerald g...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
AGL Certified 3.13 Carat Emerald Diamond White Gold Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Sensational emerald and diamond dangle earrings. 2 octagonal emeralds one at 1.66cts and the other at 1.47cts mounted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.20tcw 14K Emerald & Diamond Heart Dangle Earrings Rich Green Prong Set Emerald
Located in Jupiter, FL
Radiating elegance and romance, these exquisite dangle earrings feature 2.80 total carat weight emerald cut emeralds with a captivating rich medium dark green hue and semi-transparen...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 18K Gold Diamond and Emerald Dangle Earrings, 1.71ct
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of double loop dangle earrings comprised of pave`-set diamonds with faceted, oval emeralds at the center. 18K gold post for pierced ears.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Contemporary 18K Gold Emerald and Diamond Dangle Earrings, 1.12ct
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of lovely diamond and emerald dangle drop earrings. The emeralds feature a line of channel set emeralds and a marquise emerald at the bottom.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Natural 1.59cts Emerald & 0.25cts Diamond Dangle Earrings in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features an emerald g...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Natural 4.88cts Emerald & 1.59cts Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an emerald g...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Natural 5.21cts Emerald & 2.26Cts Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an emerald g...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Emerald Drop Dangle Earrings With Diamonds In 14k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14k:2.24g,D:2.51ct EMERALD:23.95Cts
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold
7.22 Carat SI/H Emerald Cut Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
7.22 Carat SI/H Emerald Cut Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings 18 Karat White Gold features two vertical drop of graduated emerald cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.22 Carat SI/H Emerald Cut Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
7.22 Carat SI/H Emerald Cut Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings 14 Karat White Gold features two vertical drop of graduated emerald cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco Design 18K Gold Emerald & Diamond Dangle Earrings, 18.00 Ct
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Emeralds and Diamonds earrings, in Art Deco design, so elegant and refined design. Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of sophistication and charm on your lo...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
11.3 Carats Zambian Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Dangle Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14-karat gold, these beautiful earrings are hand set with 11.3 carats of emeralds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. Meghna...
Diamond, Emerald, 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.
Earrings have a rich, diverse history, and while there are many types of this accessory to choose from, the dangle style is one of the most enduring designs. Today antique and vintage dangle earrings are timeless adornments that can make any outfit instantly more glamorous.
One of the oldest known pairs of dangle earrings was made of jade between 7,500 and 8,200 years ago in Inner Mongolia. Hoop earrings — of which there have been countless variations — are as old as Ancient Mesopotamia, and Ancient Egyptians wore dangle earrings that had sacred symbolism as part of their jewelry practices. In ancient Rome, dangle earrings with pearls and other precious materials were popular.
Dangle earrings vary in length, but they are all designed to cascade off the ears. Some dangle earrings barely fall past the bottom of the earlobe while others fall low enough to graze the shoulders or even fall past them. During the Renaissance period, women wore up-do hairstyles so they could show off their dangle earrings. Even noblemen joined the trend, donning a sole dangle earring adorned with a pearl.
Georgian women preferred heavy girandole earrings that featured candelabra-like arrangements of precious metal and stones. Dangle earrings in the 19th century were simpler, often featuring a single suspended gemstone in a drop-earring style. Going into the 20th century, screw-back earrings and clip-ons became popular, leading to more minimal stud designs. However, dangle earrings have always come back into fashion.
Whether they are made with diamonds, beads or feathers, dangle earrings are statement pieces reflecting the shifting styles over the years. Find the perfect antique and vintage dangle earrings for any occasion 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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