Sold|$9,154
Diamonds Emeralds Gold Earrings
Located in Napoli, Campania
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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov, 1.80 Carat Total Four Stone Emerald Cut Diamond Fashion Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful four stone stud earrings showcasing emerald cut white diamonds weighing 1.80 carats total in GH color and VS/SI in clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.7 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Rectangular Shape Earrings 14 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold 0.7ctw Emerald Cut Diamond Rectangular Shape Earrings Material: 14k White Gold Diamond Details: Diamonds are approximately 0.70ctw of Emerald, Baguette, and Round Bril...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
7.23 Ct Carved Emerald & 2.9 Ct Rose cut Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
7.23 Ct Carved Emerald & 2.9 Ct Rose cut Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Emerald Diamond Post Earrings 18 Karat white Gold Two fine carved emeralds of total 7.23 ct we...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Classic Pear-Cut Emerald with White Diamond Accents 18k White Gold Earring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique Earring. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Earring. The 18K White Gold jewelry boasts with Pear-cut (2 Pcs) 2.64 carat E...
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Classic Oval-Cut Emerald with Yellow Diamond Accents 18k Yellow Gold Earring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique Earring. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Earring. The 18K Yellow Gold jewelry boasts with Oval-cut (6 Pcs) 2.56 carat ...
Emerald, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Emerald Earring with 2.55cts Diamond & 3.30cts Emerald in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds : 2.55 carats Emerald : 3.30 carats Gold :7.00 gm( 18k) This is a beautiful earrings with very high quality emeralds and diamonds ( vsi and G colour Its very hard to captu...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings have 0.15 Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have also 1.20 Carat of Emeralds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
Tanzanite Earrings 3.32 Carat Square Emerald Cut
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Marvelous pair of 3.32 carat Tanzanite square Emerald Cut, 18K white gold earrings, decorated with a total of 0.40 carat collection round brilliant diamonds and 0.25 carat baguette d...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$23,650
Natural emerald earring with diamond in 18k gold
Located in jaipur, IN
diamonds 1.63cts emerald 13.78cts gold 6.86gms It’s very hard to capture the true color and luster of the stone, I have tried to add pictures which are taken professionally and by...
Diamond, Emerald
Sold|$23,650
Natural emerald earring with diamond in 18k gold
Located in jaipur, IN
diamonds 1.63cts emerald 13.78cts gold 6.86gms It’s very hard to capture the true color and luster of the stone, I have tried to add pictures which are taken professionally and by...
Diamond, Emerald
Classic Pear-Cut Emerald with Yellow & White Diamond 18k Two Tone Gold Earring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique Earring. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Earring. The 18K Two Tone Gold jewelry boasts with Pear-cut (2 Pcs) 6.57 cara...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.06ct Topaz Earrings w Diamond Accents in 14k Solid Gold Emerald Cut 7x5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Specifications: Item Type: Earrings Center Stone: London Blue Topaz Treatment: Irridated Weight: 1.06ct (2) Head size: 9x5mm Shape: Emerald Hardness: 8 Origin: Brazil Metal: 14k/1....
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Emerald Earring with 5.49 Cts Diamond & 3.42 Cts Emerald in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds : 5.49 carats Emerald : 3.42 carats Gold : 9.48 gm( 18k) This is a beautiful earrings with very high quality emeralds and diamonds ( vsi and G colour Its very hard to capt...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Art Deco Style Emerald Amethyst Citrine Ruby Yellow Gold Stud Flies Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Stud Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.08 Carats of Rubies. These Earrings have 0.90 Carats of Emeralds. These Earrings have 2.00 Carats of Citrine. T...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire...
Art Deco Style Emerald Amethyst Citrine Ruby Yellow Gold Stud Flies Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Stud Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.08 Carats of Rubies. These Earrings have 0.90 Carats of Emeralds. These Earrings have 2.00 Carats of Citrine. T...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Amethyst...
Art Deco Style Emerald Amethyst Citrine Ruby Yellow Gold Stud Flies Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Stud Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.08 Carats of Rubies. These Earrings have 0.90 Carats of Emeralds. These Earrings have 2.00 Carats of Citrine. T...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire...
Art Deco Style Emerald Amethyst Citrine Ruby Yellow Gold Stud Flies Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Stud Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.08 Carats of Rubies. These Earrings have 0.90 Carats of Emeralds. These Earrings have 2.00 Carats of Citrine. T...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire...
Art Deco Style Emerald Amethyst Citrine Ruby Yellow Gold Stud Flies Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Stud Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.08 Carats of Rubies. These Earrings have 0.90 Carats of Emeralds. These Earrings have 2.00 Carats of Citrine. T...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire...
Art Deco Style Emerald Amethyst Citrine Ruby Yellow Gold Stud Flies Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire...
Art Deco Style Emerald Amethyst Citrine Ruby Yellow Gold Stud Flies Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire...
Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings
Located in Napoli, Campania
Gorgeous stud earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central emerald surrounded by a frame of diamonds. These earrings were totally handmade by Italian master...
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Freeform Chatham Emerald Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 22.3 Grams Earring Length: 26 mm Gemstone: Chatham emerald Diamond Color: G-I Diamond Clarity: VS1-SI1 Diamond ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Zambian Emerald Earring with Diamond and 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This is a natural Zambian Emerald earring with diamonds and 18k gold. The emeralds are very high quality and very good quality diamonds the clarity is vsi and G colour Emeralds : 2...
Diamond, Emerald
Natural Columbian Emerald Earring with Diamond in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This is a natural Columbian Emerald ring with diamonds and 18k gold. The emeralds are very high quality and very good quality diamonds the clarity is vsi and G colour Emeralds : 4....
Diamond, Emerald
Natural Zambian Emerald Earring with Diamond and 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This is a natural Zambian Emerald earring with diamonds and 18k gold. The emeralds are very high quality and very good quality diamonds the clarity is vsi and G colour Emeralds : 3...
Diamond, Emerald
Ruby, Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A ruby, emerald and diamond earring. The earring is studded with0.74 carat rubies, 1.13 carat emerald and 0.94 carat diamonds. It is made in 18 karat white gold 11.94 g gross weight.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pair of Gold Earrings with Diamond and Emerald
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of 18 carat gold pointed earrings set with cabochon cut emeralds (app. 2 carats in total) and brilliant cut diamonds (app. 0.56 carat in total). weight: 7.7 grams dimensions:...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Sold|$4,980
Italian 18k Gold Emerald and Diamond Earring
Located in Macau, MO
This pair of stylish earrings in the form of four leaf clover , simple and stylish, set with natural pear-cut emerald with beautiful green colour totaling 1.19 carats, decorated with...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$6,750
Ruchi New York Emerald and Diamond Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
"Lagoon Collection" Emerald and Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold. Emerald : 2.59ct Total Weight Diamond : 0.91ct Total Weight All diamonds are G-H/SI stones.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
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Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
18K Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamonds Quatrefoil Earrings
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K yellow gold quatrefoil earrings with 10 emeralds weighing 1.42 carats total and diamonds weighing 0.21 carat total. - Diamonds are H color, SI clarity. - Push back friction clos...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emeralds, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Modern 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...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Retrò 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). Fantastic stud earrings in 9 kt r...
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Emeralds, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Flower Earrings
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant flower earrings in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with central diamonds surrounded by emeralds.Externally, diamonds. These earrings were totally handmade by Italian maste...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Columbian Emerald Earring with Diamond in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds : 3.47 carats Emerald : 4.19 carats Gold : 9.53 gm( 18k) This is a beautiful earrings with very high quality columbian emeralds and diamonds ( vsi and G colour Its very ha...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Emerald Cut Invisible Setting 2 Carat Outlook Each Head Turner Earring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
Using the state of art technique , 9 pieces of diamonds are combined in a way to give an outlook of 2 carat Emerald cut. In the earring , we have used specially cut 18 pieces to give...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Pearls, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings
Located in Napoli, Campania
Earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central pearl surrounded by diamonds and emeralds. Diamonds 0.68 ct Emeralds 3.59 ct Pearls 3.00 gr - 10 mm Total Weigt...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful retrò earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central emerald surrounded by a frame of diamonds. These earrings were totally handmade by Italian mast...
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Syna Opal Flower Earrings with Emeralds and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18kyg Australian boulder opals 2.5 carats approx. Emeralds 0.35 carat approx. Diamonds 0.40 carat approx. Limited edition These Candy Blue Topaz and Moon Quartz earrings ...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Opal, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy Vintage Platinum 4.10ctw Square Emerald w/ Round Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a truly breathtaking pair of vintage earrings that are crafted from solid platinum featuring a very fine quality natural emerald stone neatly set at the center of ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Sapphires, Emeralds, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Flower 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). Beautiful flower earrings in 14 kar...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emeralds, Diamonds, White Pearls, 18 Karat White Gold 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 t...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emeralds, Diamonds, White Pearls, 18 Karat White Gold 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 t...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earring
Located in Bangkok, TH
An earring consisting of 1.67 carats of color stone (rubies, emeralds, blue sapphires) and 0.68 carat diamonds. The earring is made of 18k white gold and weighs 5.29 g.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Earrings
Located in Henderson, NV
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the earrings feature a geometric design with square cut rubies, blue sapphires and emeralds accented with diamonds. Folding post backings. Rubies: 0.4ctw....
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.06 Carat Colombian Emerald 1.68 Carat Diamond 14k White Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these fine vintage Colombian emerald stud earrings. Emerald Quality Origin Colombia Cut Square Faceted Content...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Diamond and Gem-Set Emerald Earrings
Located in Kingston, NY
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Gold and Silver Diamond and Emerald Earrings. Earrings measure 1 1/8" x 1/2" nice work in good condition. Earrings were made from the bracelet we ...
Diamond, Emerald
Sapphires, Emeralds, Rubies, Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant earrings in 18 kt yellow gold structure mounted with diamonds and, between of them, emeralds, rubies and sapphires. These earrings were totally handmade by Italian master gol...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karata Rose Gold 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). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Earrings with Moon Quartz, Emeralds and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Moon quartz 8 carats approx. Emeralds 0.50 carat approx. Diamonds 1.2 carats approx. 18kyg butterfly backs Limited edition Conducted in luxuriant 18 ...
Diamond, Emerald, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Fly Shape Earrings
Located in Napoli, Campania
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Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage Large 18k Gold Channel Square Emerald Pave Diamond Oval 7.20ctw Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent vintage pair of natural emerald and diamond statement earrings was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold. The earrings feature beautiful square step cut emeralds that a...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
South-Sea Pearls, Emeralds, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold 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). Beautiful earrings in 18 kt white...
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Emerald and Diamond Four-Leaf Clover Earring
Located in Macau, MO
This Art Deco style earrings In the form of four leaf clover , simple and stylish, set with natural brilliant-cut emerald with beautiful green colour totaling 0.21cts, decorated with...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Turquoise Yellow Gold "Horses" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Emerald, Turquoise, Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Turquoise Yellow Gold "Horses" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 9k 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.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The mismatched, multiple-earring look may have started with fashion jewelry, but A-list fans have taken it to the next level.
From buttons to chandeliers, here are the top styles to get or give in 2020.
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.