2.2 Carat Rabbit Shape Emerald Diamond Pendant and Brooch in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
It has a heart cut emerald studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 14.0ct Face Up Asscher Cut "Illusion" Pie-Cut Diamond Bezel Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The question can now be answered. This Impressive Emerald Pie-cut or "Illusion" Diamond stud earrings will make your dream come true!
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fantastic Sapphire Diamond Modele a Pois Ring by Suzanne Belperron
By Suzanne Belperron
Located in London, GB
Striking 'Modèle à pois' bombé ring mounted in platinum, decorated with an emerald-cut sapphire and pavé-set diamonds studded with cabochon sapphires, Suzanne Belperron, Paris, c1945...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Contemporary 7.25 CTW Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold J-Hoop Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as j-hoop forms centering oval cut rubies bar set east to west Weighing approximately 2.05 carats total - transparent purplish red Flanked by rows of emerald cut diamonds se...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$268,500
Imperial Jadeite Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
This amazing stone's intense emerald hue and glassy translucence is beautifully complemented by six brilliant emerald cut diamonds.
Jade, Diamond, White Gold
Exceptional GIA Certified 3.40 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Studs
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA 3.40 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Studs set in solid platinum
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Certified 4.02 Carat Square Emerald Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A classic pair of 2.01 carat each Square Emerald Cut Diamond studs, totally 4.02 carats. One piece is certified by HRD - VS2 quality, H color.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 8.3 carat VS2 Quality Square Emerald Cut Diamond Studs
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A stunning, eye catching pair of 4.02cqrat VS2, H color and 4.23carat VS2, H color square emerald cut Diamond studs. GIA certificate available.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Exceptional GIA Certified 5.01 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Studs
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Elevate your elegance with these Exceptional GIA Certified 5 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Stud Earrings, featuring two diamonds weighing 2.50 carats each.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Sold|$12,500
Emerald Cut Diamond Studs Illusion Set
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
An incredible pair of diamond studs! 3.33 carats of illusion set, special cut white diamonds set as an emerald cut.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$19,500
Emerald Cut Diamond Studs Illusion Set
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
These earrings give the illusion of 6 carat EACH emerald cut studs! 4.04 carats of F VS special cut diamonds, masterly set to look like one emerald cut diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond
Sold|$25,300
Emerald Cut Diamond Studs Illusion Set
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
These earrings give the illusion of 7-8 carat EACH emerald cut studs! 4.35 carats of F VS special cut diamonds, masterly set to look like one emerald cut diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond
Sold|$25,300
Emerald Cut Diamond Studs Illusion Set
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
These earrings give the illusion of 7-8 carat EACH emerald cut studs! 4.35 carats of F VS special cut diamonds, masterly set to look like one emerald cut diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond
Sold|$132,000
10.23 Carat VS1 Emerald Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A beautiful pair of 10.23 Carat VS1 Emerald Cut Diamonds, 5.01 carat and 5.22 carat each.
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 1 Carat Each Emerald Cut Diamond Studs
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A classic pair of 1 cart each Square Emerald cut White diamonds, both GIA certified. All set in solid 18K White Gold. Both are J color, VS1 quality.
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Studs 1.00 Carat Total
By Lili Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
1 CT diamonds set in low basket 4 prong push back style. GIA certificates for each diamond color ranging from D-F. VVSI - VS2 in clarity. Lab tested guarantee all NATURAL mined diam...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Studs 1.00 Carat Total
By Lili Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
1 CT diamonds set in low basket 4 prong push back style. GIA certificates for each diamond color ranging from D-F. VVSI - VS2 in clarity. Lab tested guarantee all NATURAL mined diam...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Studs 1.00 Carat Total
By Lili Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
1 CT diamonds set in low basket 4 prong push back style. GIA certificates for each diamond color ranging from D-F. VVSI - VS2 in clarity. Lab tested guarantee all NATURAL mined diam...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Studs 0.50 Carat Total
By Lili Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
1/2 CT diamonds set in low basket 4 prong push back style. GIA certificates for each diamond . Both are color D VS2 in clarity. Each weighing 0.25 carats. Lab tested guarantee all N...
Diamond, Platinum
Type 2A Exceptional Flawless GIA Certified 2.80 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Studs
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A perfect match of flawless emerald cut diamonds the perfect Christma's gift mounted in solid platinum with double delicate prongs for major security and la pousette backs. We can c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Goshwara Emerald Cut Garnet And Diamond Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Garnet Emerald Cut & Diamond Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold, from 'Gossip' Collection Stone Size: 8 x 10 mm Diamonds: G-H / VS, Approx Wt: 0.17 Cts
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Pair of 6.10 Carat VS Clarity Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings
Located in Tustin, CA
Timeless and very elegant, pair of ladies estate 18 Karat white gold 6.10 carat total weight emerald cut diamond stud earrings with excellent polish and symmetry, feature two fine qu...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 2 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Studs VVS EF Color
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite pair of 2 carat emerald cut diamond studs with perfect proportions investment grade E/F color VVS2 Clarity excellent polish and brilliance set in solid platinum
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified 2 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Studs VVS EF COLOR
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite pair of 2 carat emerald cut diamond studs with perfect proportions investment grade E/F color VVS1/VVS2 Clarity excellent polish and brilliance set in solid platinum
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Sold|$4,700
Emerald Cut Diamond Illusion Stud Earrings
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of diamond stud earrings. Made up of baguette and round cut diamonds, this earring has tons of sparkle and gives the look of one emerald cut diamond. 1.01 cara...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$4,700
Emerald Cut Diamond Illusion Stud Earrings
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of diamond stud earrings. Made up of baguette and round cut diamonds, this earring has tons of sparkle and gives the look of one emerald cut diamond. 1.01 cara...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$4,700
Emerald Cut Diamond Illusion Stud Earrings
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of diamond stud earrings. Made up of baguette and round cut diamonds, this earring has tons of sparkle and gives the look of one emerald cut diamond. 1.01 cara...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
2.05 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
These diamond stud earrings feature two matching perfectly natural diamonds total weight 2.05 carat, color M, clarity VS2-SI1 round brilliant cut. Each stone is six-claw-set in an op...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Cut Cushion Rubies with Diamond Halo Earrings
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The emerald cut / cushion ruby in these earrings have a total carat weight of 1.06 carats. The diamonds have a total carat weight of 0.19 carats. The Rubies are 6x4mm The earrings ar...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
4.00 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond Drop Platinum Earrings
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Magnificent 4.00 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings Platinum Primary Stones: 100% Natural Colombian emerald Shape or Cut Emerald : Emerald Cut Color/C...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Sold|$3,600
Emerald Cut Studs 2.50 Carat
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
These pair of studs is a combination of baguette and round stones, creating an illusion of a single 2.50 Carat emerald cut diamond.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Emerald Cut Diamond Emerald Halo Stud Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These Art-Deco stud earrings are completely spectacular! The vibrant color stone (you can select Blue Sapphire, Emerald, or Ruby) is a specialty cut to surround the excellent emerald...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Cut Emerald and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Each earring features an oval cut emerald, surrounded by a single row of round brilliant diamonds. Emeralds weigh 1.13 carats total; diamonds weigh 0.38 carats total. Made in 18 kara...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Colombian Emerald Earrings Emerald Cut Studs 2.27 Carat
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Colombian Emerald stud earrings, featuring a pair of emerald cuts weighing a total of 2.27 carats, surrounded by a total of 1.32 carats of round brilliant diamonds, in 18K white gold.
Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
Alberto 3.33 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond White Gold Stud Earring
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
We were astonished to find a pair of Emerald Cut Emeralds so perfectly matched in quality, color, and size, we just had to turn them into earrings! Material: 14k White Gold Stone ...
Emerald, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.10 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Accents 14K Yellow Gold Stud Earring
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Earring is crafted from 14K Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace Earring. The jewelry boasts 4X6 Emerald-Cut prong setting Emerald (2 pcs) 1.10 Carat. T...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.10 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Accents 14K Yellow Gold Stud Earring
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Earring is crafted from 14K Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace Earring. The jewelry boasts 4X6 Emerald-Cut prong setting Emerald (2 pcs) 1.10 Carat. T...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modernist Emerald Cut Diamond Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, Swiss. These postmodern diamond stud earrings feature a sublime understated visual narrative. The gold work and diamonds comprise a series of squares-within-square...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Elegant 2.09Ct Emerald-Cut Emerald and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Timeless Emerald-Cut Emerald and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold, showcasing a total stone weight of 2.09 carats accented by 0.29 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire Stud Earrings with Diamond Halo
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Material: 14k White Gold Center Stone Details: 1.55 Carat Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire 4 x 6 mm Mounting Diamond Details: 32 Round White Diamonds Approximately 0.32 Carats - Clarity: S...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.85 Carats Total Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Stud Earrings in Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Earring type: Stud Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Natural Emerald: 1.72 carat total weight Emerald cuts: Emerald and Triangle Emerald color: Medium Bluish Green Natural Diamonds: .13 ctw Dia...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,200
Star Emerald Diamond Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold and sterling silver, these studs earrings are hand set with .55 carats emerald and .22 carats of shimmering diamonds with blackened finish. FOLLOW MEGHNA JE...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
14k Yellow Gold Princess Cut Emerald and Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
14k Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Stud Earrings featuring a square, geometric design.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.70 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Absolutely incredible vintage-inspired emerald and diamond halo stud earrings. These eye-catching earrings give off major Old Hollywood glamour vibes with their striking green color ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
RUCHI Emerald-Cut Baguette Diamond Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Diamonds:1.97ct total weight All diamonds are G-H/SI stones.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
7 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald & 1.5 Ct Diamond Stud Earrings 14 Kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
7 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald & 1.5 Ct Diamond Stud Earrings 14 Karat White Gold This exquisite pair of earrings are beautifully crafted with 14 karat White gold .
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.5 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald & 0.50 Ct Diamond Stud Earrings 14 Kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.5 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald & 0.50 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
Sold|$1,400
Snake Knot Diamond Emerald Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These Snake Knot stud earrings are handmade in 18-karat gold & sterling silver, 0.785 carats of glittering diamonds and emerald. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Sold|$1,020
Snake Knot Diamond Emerald Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These Snake Knot stud earrings are handmade in 18-karat gold & sterling silver, 0.785 carats of glittering diamonds and emerald. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
0.70ctw Radiant Cut Emerald with 0.25ctw Round Diamond Convertible Stud Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
These unique emerald stud earrings feature 0.70 carat total weight in radiant cut emeralds set in 18 karat yellow gold surrounded by black enamel and a jacket with 0.25 carat total w...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Earring Studs 1/2 Carat Total
By Lili Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
1/2 CT diamonds set in platinum low basket 4 prong push back style. GIA certificates for each diamond . Both are 0.27 cts color F and VVS2 clarity. Weighing total 0.54 carats. Lab t...
Diamond, Platinum
1.41 Carat Pear Cut Emerald Diamond Accents 18K White Gold Stud Earring
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Earring is crafted from 18-karat White Gold by Gin & Grace. This Earring is made up of 3x4 mm Pear-Cut Zambian Emerald (10 pcs) 1.41 carat and...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.28 Carat Tanzanite Emerald Cut Diamond Accents 14K White Gold Stud Earring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique Earring. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Earring. The 14k White Gold jewelry boasts Emerald-Cut Prong Setting Genuine ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emeralds, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant stud earrings realized in 18 karat white gold structure studded with an emerald in the central part surrounded by little diamonds. Diamonds 0.22 ct Emeralds 0.38 ct Total Wei...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds, Emeralds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Napoli, Campania
Gorgeous stud earrings in 14 kt rose gold structure mounted with, an oval emerald and, on top of it, a little diamond.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
NO RESERVE! 1.26Ct Emerald & 0.20Ct Diamonds - 14 kt. White gold - Earrings
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Center Stone: ___________ Natural Emeralds Cut: Cut Cornered Square Step Cut Carat: 1.26 tcw / 2 pieces Color: Green CE(Oil): Minor Side Stone: ___________ Natural Diamonds Cut: Rou...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
$1 NO RESERVE! 3.62cttw Emerald & 0.06ct Diamonds, 14K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
** In Hong Kong and the USA the VAT is 0%. Center Stone: ___________ Natural Emeralds Cut: Multiple Shapes Carat: 3.62 tcw / 4 pieces Color: Green Indications of clarity enhancement...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Stud earrings have a unique and rich cultural history. Though their design has evolved, vintage stud earrings are still a classic jewelry style.
Stud earrings are frequently dated back over 7,000 years to Asia, where they were worn mostly by upper-class men to indicate their wealth and status. Although earrings sometimes fell out of favor over the years — such as when ear piercing was prohibited by the Catholic Church in the 13th century — they’ve remained one of the most enduring forms of body modification.
When diamond jewelry gained prominence in the 19th century, thanks to prosperity in Europe and the United States as well as the greater accessibility of gemstones, studs adorned with fine diamonds became popular. Screw-back earrings debuted in the late 19th century and allowed people without pierced ears to don the embellishment. Stud earrings became especially popular in the 1960s.
Stud earrings are simple and usually small in size, making them lightweight and easy to wear. Unlike other earrings, stud earrings have a floating appearance. They are often made with a single gemstone, such as a sapphire or emerald, and a straight post that goes through the ear, typically with a rubber or metal backing to hold it in place.
Today, stud earrings accentuate outfits with a casual, elegant style, adding a bit of glam to any ensemble. Find an eclectic array of stud earrings on 1stDibs.
Someone wanted to “modernize” the Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. masterworks, but Mahnaz Collection came to their rescue. Here, the dealer explains precisely why they’re such an extraordinary find.
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