1.17 Carats Total Radiant Cut Green Emerald & Mixed Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful and fashionable pair of stud earrings, featuring radiant cut color-rich green emeralds weighing 1.17 carats total, set on a classic four prong basket setting made of...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate White Diamond Emerald Cut Studs in 14k White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 0.38 ct. good quality, white, and bright emerald cut diamonds with 1.20 ct. good quality white diamond rounds. Handmade 14k white gold mounting.
White Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Cushion Cut Emerald and Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
14KT YELLOW GOLD stud EARRINGS, featuring striking ROUND CUT DIAMONDS and elegant EMERALD halos.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Natural Emerald Studs in 18 Karat Gold with Pear Cut Diamonds
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A pair of beautiful and stylish natural emerald studs in 18k white gold with diamonds. The emerald are natural from Zambia and weight is 14.24 carats with a diamond weight of 1.81 ca...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
8.49 Carats, Natural Zambian Emerald & Rose Cut Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and dainty Emerald Stud Earring set in 18K Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the Emeralds is 8.29 carats. The Emeralds are completely natural, without any treatment and ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Emerald Cut Red Ruby and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Colorful pair of earrings showcasing emerald cut rubies weighing 0.99 carats total, surrounded by a single row of round brilliant diamonds. Diamonds weigh 0.31 carats total. Made in ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
6.5 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald & 1.25 Ct Diamond Stud Earrings 14 Kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
6.5 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald & 1.25 Ct Diamond Stud Earrings 14 Kt White Gold This exquisite pair of earrings are beautifully crafted with 14 karat White gold .
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
6.5 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald & 1.25 Ct Diamond Stud Earrings 14 Kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
6.5 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald & 1.25 Ct Diamond Stud Earrings 14 Kt White Gold This exquisite pair of earrings are beautifully crafted with 14 karat White gold .
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Solid 18k Yellow Gold 3.55ctw Heart Cut Emerald & Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Emeralds - Heart Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Match Vivid Green Color - 7.1-7.3x7mm - 1.50-1.80ctw (approx.) (24) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Rou...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Diamond Halo Single Stud Earring .42ct 14K Yellow Gold Oval Cut
Located in Dearborn, MI
Emerald Diamond Halo Single Stud Earring .42ct 14K Yellow Gold Oval Cut Features a Gorgeous .30ct Genuine Natural Oval Cut Emerald Gemstone This is for a Single Earring, Not a Pa...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Colombian Emerald, Blue Sapphires & Rose Cut Diamonds Stud Earring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Emerald & Blue Sapphire Stud Earrings set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA White Diamond Emerald Cut Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 2.42 ct. J VVS2-VS2 white diamond emerald cuts. Each stone is 1.21 ct. Handmade in 18k white gold. GIA certificates included.
White Diamond, White Gold
6.50 Carats, Natural Zambian Emerald & Yellow Rose Cut Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful and one of a kind, Emerald Stud Earrings set in 18K Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the Emeralds is 6.50 carats. The Emeralds are completely natural, without any trea...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
8.03 Carats, Zambian Emerald Cabochon & Yellow, Rose Cut Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and one of a kind, Emerald Stud Earrings set in 18K Gold & Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2.18 Carats Total Oval Cut Green Emerald and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pair of stud earrings showcases oval cut green emeralds weighing 2.18 carats total.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 2.67 carats, heart Emeralds & Rose Cut Diamonds stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald Stud Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Sold|$1,680
Emerald Diamond Gold Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely pair of earrings featuring fine emeralds with a bright and vivid green color. They are accented by a round brilliant cut diamond in the center and the gems weigh a total of ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Checkerboard Emerald & Diamond Studs 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Checkerboard Emerald and Diamond Studs in 18K Yellow Gold. The earrings feature approximately 0.75ctw of brilliant round diamonds and approximately 2ctw of square cut emeralds. 1/2"...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.5 cts Emerald Studs w Diamond Halo in Solid 14K Yellow Gold Emerald Cut 5x3mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Specifications: Item Type: Earring Studs Center Stone: Emerald Treatment: Oiled Weight: 0.50cts Head size: 5x3mm Shape: Emerald Cut Hardness: 7.5-8 Origin: Zambia Metal: 14k/1.24g ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.60 Carat Oval Cut Emerald and Diamond Two Tone Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Trumbull, CT
Discover the elegance of these stunning oval-cut emerald earrings, beautifully crafted in 18K two-tone gold. The vibrant emeralds are securely set in yellow gold with four prongs, e...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Emerald Cut Mined Diamond 1/2ct Stud Earrings 14K Pushback Brand New .46ct
Located in Dearborn, MI
Diamond Stud Earrings Mined .46ct Emerald Cut 14K White Gold Pushback Brand New Features 2 Perfectly Matched Genuine Natural Mined D-E VVS Emerald Cut Diamonds Classic Diamond St...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Squared Emerald and Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in London, England
A beautiful pair of vibrant green emerald and diamond cluster earrings set in 18k white gold. Each earring is composed is a square shape and centrally features a beautiful green sq...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Set in 18K Gold, natural, Zambian Emerald & Rose Cut Diamonds stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and wearable Emerald Stud Earrings set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Set in 18k Gold, Natural Columbian Emerald & Rose Cut Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and one of a kind, Emerald Cabochon Stud Earrings set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Set in 18K, Pink Sapphire, Emerald & Rose Cut Diamonds Detachable Stud Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very wearable and chic pair of Pink Sapphire, Emerald and Rose Cut Diamonds Stud Earrings set in 18K white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Deco Platinum 1.5 Carat Old European Cut Diamond and Emerald Stud Earrings
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Art Deco Composition: Platinum Primary Stone: 2 Old European Cut Diamonds Carat Weight: Approximately 1.5 Carats Each Color/Clarity: G/H - VS1 Accent Stone: Natural Emera...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Set in 18K Gold, natural Colombian Emeralds & Rose Cut Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A vert beautiful and gorgeous, moderns style, Emerald Stud Chandelier Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1.75 Carat Emerald Cut Aquamarine Brown Diamond Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural Aquamarine surrounded by a halo of natural brown diamonds in 14k white gold baskets. 2 genuine natural emerald cut Aqua 7 x 5mm, approx. total weight 1.75cts 32 full cut na...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.90 Carat Emerald Oval Cut Diamond accents 14K Yellow Gold Stud Earring.
Located in New York, NY
The jewelry boasts 4X6 Oval-Cut prong setting Natural Emerald (2 pcs) 0.90 Carat and Round-Cut prong setting Natural Diamond (2 pcs) 0.08 Carat.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Zambian Emerald & Yellow Rose Cut Diamonds Stud Earrings Set in 18K Gold
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and one of a kind, Emerald Stud Earrings set in 18K Gold & Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1.20 Carats Total Round Cut Green Emerald and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple and versatile pair of stud earrings showcasing 1.20 carats total round cut green emerald, set in a four prong basket setting.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire Ruby Emerald and Diamond Multicolored Stud Earrings
Located in Princeton, NJ
18kt White Gold stud earrings. Multi-colored sapphires, emerald, ruby, & diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sweet Looking Baguette Diamond and Princess Cut Emerald Stud Earring in 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Sweet Looking Baguette Diamond and Princess cut Emerald Stud Earring in 18K Gold is an evergreen design. 18kt Gold 3.92gms Diamond 1.92cts Natural Zambian Emerald 1.92cts
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
0.52 Carat Emerald Round Cut Diamond accents 14K Yellow Gold Stud Earring
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Earring is crafted from 14-karat Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace. This Earring is made up of 4.0 mm Round-Cut Zambian Emerald (2 pcs) 0.52 carat an...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.52 Carat Emerald Round Cut Diamond Accents 10K Yellow Gold Stud Earring
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Earring is crafted from 10-karat Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace. This Earring is made up of 4.0 mm Round-Cut Zambian Emerald (2 pcs) 0.52 carat an...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Classic Emerald Cut Halo Modern Post Back Stud Earring White Diamond 18K Gold
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Stone: 2 Emerald Cut Emerald 1.77 ct Total Weight Accent Stones: 36 Round Brilliant Diamond 0.42 ct Total Weight Clarity: SI / Color: H-I Metal: 14K White Gold Fine one-of-a-kind cr...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 6.86 carats Zambian Emerald & Rose cut Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Emerald Stud Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Natural, Carved Zambian Emerald & Rose Cut Diamonds Stud Earrings Set in 18K Gold
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful and one of a kind, Emerald Stud Earrings set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Set in 18K Yellow Gold, Natural Zambian Emerald & Rose Cut Diamonds Stud Earring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and dainty, Emerald Stud Earrings set in 18K Yellow Gold & Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 4.86 carats, Zambian Emerald & Rose Cut Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful and special, Emerald Stud Earrings set in 18K Yellow Gold & Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Certified Emerald and Diamond Gold Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in London, England
A stunning pair of emerald halo stud earrings set in 18ct gold featuring 1.36ct and 1.28ct oval cut Columbian emeralds independently certified by GCS, set in four claw yellow gold se...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Set in 18 Karat White Gold, Cut and Carved Emerald Stud Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Gorgeous cut and carved emerald studs earring set in 18K white gold with diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Goshwara Faceted Oval and Emerald Cut Garnet Stud with Diamonds Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Faceted Oval and Emerald Cut Garnet Stud Earrings with Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold, from 'G-One' Collection Approx.
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Estate Blue Topaz Diamond Stud Earrings Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Cut
Located in Torrance, CA
Emerald cut blue topaz measures 10mm x 8mm (estimated at 4.50 carats each - 9 carats total estimated weight), accented with 10 estimated 0.01 carat round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Zambian Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Studs Earring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Zambian Emerald Cabochon outlined with Brilliant Cut Diamond Studs, with omega clip and 18K White Gold Center Stone Details: Stone: Zambian Emerald Cut: Cabochon, Oval Weight: 38.2...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Goshwara Tanzanite and Emerald Stud Earrings with Diamonds
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Unique Tanzanite and Emerald Stud Earrings with Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold, from 'G-One' Collection. Our G-One Collection undeniably carries the most special pieces of Goshwara. The...
Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco style diamond emerald platinum target stud earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These modern earrings, inspired by classic Art Deco design, feature two sparkling round brilliant cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.30 carats, with crisp F-G color and VS clarity...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Modern Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Pair of earrings in 18 karat white gold. Each one represents an emerald surrounded alternately by an emerald and a diamond in claw setting. The system of hanging is...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco inspired diamond emerald target 18k white gold stud earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These elegant Art Deco inspired stud earrings showcase a refined target design centered around two round brilliant cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.75 carat, displaying bright H...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$2,592 / set
0.85 Carat Emerald Oval Cut Stud Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A pair of 0.85 carat oval cut emerald stud earrings in yellow gold. This beautiful pair of oval cut emeralds are claw set in 18 karat yellow gold fittings. The deep green of the em...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Big Coral, Diamonds, Emeralds, 18 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Napoli, Campania
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). For any inquiries,please contact...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Handcrafted White Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold "Snowman" Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. These Earrings have 0.12 Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.16 Carats of Emeralds. These...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Lotus 5.5ct Emerald Cut Emerald Earrings with Blue Sapphire and Diamonds
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Almost 5.5 ctw Emerald Rectangular cut set in RiNoor’s iconic Lotus motif setting in 14k white gold. Part of RiNoor’s Lotus collection comprising of rings, earrings and bracelets, th...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold 5 mm Emerald Diamond Paraiba Tourmaline Stud Earrings
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
Handcrafted in Belgium, by jewellery designer Joke Quick, without any casting or printing, these 18 K yellow gold stud earrings display Colombian Muzo Emeralds, diamonds and small ra...
Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21.36 Carat Zambian Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Studs Earring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES. Zambian Emerald Cabochon outlined with Brilliant Cut Diamond Studs, with omega clip and 18K White Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$7,800 / set
Invisible and Illusion Set Emerald Cut Diamond Earring
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and big look on the ear! Emerald Cut Diamond Center with trapezoids surrounding to appear as one large diamond, surrounded with Round Diamonds and further surrounded with ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
5 mm Purple Sapphire Diamond Paraiba Tourmaline Emerald Stud Earrings
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
Handcrafted in Belgium, by jewellery designer Joke Quick, without any casting or printing, these 18 K yellow gold stud earrings display Purple Sapphires, diamonds, rare paraiba Tour...
Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Go...
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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