$2,329Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural Ascher Cut Emerald Diamond Stud Earrings 14K White Gold
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural Ascher Cut Emerald Diamond Stud Earrings 14K White Gold features Ascher cut emerald and diamond making a dainty stud earrings.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$2,912Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural Ascher Cut Emerald Diamond Stud Earrings 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural Ascher Cut Emerald Diamond Stud Earrings 18K White Gold features Ascher cut emerald and diamond making a dainty stud earrings.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.25 Carat Round Fine Cluster Emerald Stud Earrings in 0.2 Ct Dia Halo ref299
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
These round stud earrings feature a cluster center of bright green emeralds (approximate weight 1.25 carats), surrounded by a halo of round white diamonds (approximate weight 0.20 ca...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.1 Carat Clover Cluster Fine Emerald Stud Earrings in 0.25 Ct Dia Halo ref443
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
These stud earrings feature a cluster center of bright green emeralds in the shape of a clover (approximate weight 1.10 carats), surrounded by a halo of round white diamonds (approxi...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Emerald Cut and Round Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k yellow gold Diamonds: 2 emerald cut= 1.50cttw Color: H-I Clarity: VS1-VS2 Diamonds: 36 round cut= 0.84cttw Color: H-I Clarity: VS1-VS2 Dimensions: the ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4.02 Carat Emerald Cut VVS2 Clarity Diamond Studs Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional matched pair of GIA certified emerald-cut natural diamonds totaling 4.02 carats, offering remarkable symmetry, clarity and elegant step-cut brilliance.
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Emerald and Diamond Checkerboard Stud Earrings, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Emerald and Diamond Checkerboard Stud Earrings made in 18k Yellow Gold. The length is 0.50"" and the total weight is appx. 3.19 grams. The diamonds weigh appx. 0.75 cts an...
Diamond, Emerald
14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Cut and Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Made in 14 karat yellow gold these stud earrings have 0.60 Cttw diamonds with emerald cut & round cut diamonds 7.2 x 3.9mm
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.41tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Pear Cut & Diamond Accent Stud Earrings
Located in Jupiter, FL
These studs feature genuine Colombian emeralds accented with natural white diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cut Green Emerald & Diamond Halo Stud 18K White Gold Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
18K White Gold 0.48 cts G/VS Diamonds 4.12 cts CTW Emeralds Emerald Color - Medium Mysterious Green with Lighter Hues, Especially in the Light
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary Emerald-Cut Ruby & Diamond Milgrain Halo Stud Earrings in 18K Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
A radiant display of contemporary elegance, these Emerald Cut Ruby Diamond Halo Stud Earrings are masterfully crafted in warm, lustrous 18K yellow gold, designed with vivid emerald-c...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$530Sale Price / set|50% Off
Silvorra 925 Silver 1.8ct Marquise Cut Emerald & Diamond Navette Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These bold 1.8 Carat marquise cut emerald and diamond stud earrings are crafted in 925 sterling silver.
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
$576Sale Price / set|20% Off
Contemporary Octagon Cut Emerald Diamond Halo Stud Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Octagon Cut Emerald Diamond Halo Stud Earrings in 14K Gold to make a statement with your look.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Octagon Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond Huggie Stud Earrings In 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Octagon Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond Huggie Stud Earrings In 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Octagon Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond Huggie Stud Earrings In 14K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Octagon Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond Huggie Stud Earrings In 14K White Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
1.37Ct Pear & Emerald Cut Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
1.37Ct Pear & Emerald Cut Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings 18K White Gold Four pear-shaped diamonds and one emerald cut diamond come together in a compact cluster, prong-set in 18K whit...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,080Sale Price / set|20% Off
Certified 1.23CTW Octagon Cut Emerald & Diamond Halo Stud Earrings in 14k Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Certified 1.23CTW Octagon Cut Emerald & Diamond Halo Stud Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold showcase natural emerald-cut emeralds 1.23 Carat surrounded by a sparkling halo of round br...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.50ct Emerald-Cut Diamond 14K Gold Screw Back Stud Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k gold, each earring features a brilliant emerald-cut, conflict-free diamond, offering a sparkle that’s sure to turn heads. The secure 4 prong screw back setting ensures comfort an...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Platinum
Roman Malakov 2.02 Carats Radiant Cut Diamond & Emerald Stud Platinum Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A chic pair of stud earrings, showcasing radiant cut diamonds weighing 2.02 carats total.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.30ct Emerald Cut Mosaic Diamond Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite 1.30ct Special Cut Diamond Stud Earrings, masterfully crafted in lustrous 18K White Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.54ct Emerald Cut Mosaic Diamond Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This design features 1.54ct of special cut diamonds, invisible set to showcase a classic emerald cut diamond shape.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.54ct Emerald Cut Mosaic Diamond Stud Earrings in 18K Rose Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The design features 1.54ct of special cut diamonds invisible set and showcases a classic emerald cut diamond shape.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
9.28tcw 18K Colombian Emerald & Diamond Stud Earrings Asscher Cut Prong Set
Located in Jupiter, FL
Indulge in luxury with these emerald and diamond accent stud earrings, featuring two remarkable Asscher-cut Colombian emeralds of fine quality and impressive size.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Certified Oval Cut Emerald & Diamond Halo Stud Earring in 14K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
CGL Certified 3/4 Carat Oval Cut Natural Emerald and Round Cut Diamond Halo Stud Earrings In 14K Solid Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Emerald Cut Diamond Halo Studs 18Karat White Gold Earrings Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Certified SI/H Emerald Cut Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 18 Karat White Gold features an emerald cut diamond with round cut diamond pave around making diamond tiny stud earrings.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold 9.28tcw Fine Quality Colombian Emerald & Diamond Studs, Asscher Cut
Located in Jupiter, FL
Indulge in luxury with these emerald and diamond accent stud earrings, featuring two remarkable Asscher-cut Colombian emeralds of fine quality and impressive size.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$4,220Sale Price|20% Off
Old European Cut Diamond Emerald Halo Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
These exquisite vintage-inspired stud earrings showcase a refined combination of Old European cut diamonds perfectly framed by vibrant green halos of calibre cut emeralds.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
1.66tcw Teardrop Emerald & Diamond Stud Earrings 14K Gold Pear Cut
Located in Jupiter, FL
These studs feature genuine Brazilian emeralds accented with natural white diamonds.
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Cut Diamond & Green Emerald Halo Stud 14K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
These stunning diamond and emerald earrings feature an Art Deco design, centered with a round cut diamond in a six-prong setting. The center is surrounded by six baguette cut emerald...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.31ct Vivid Green Fancy Cut Emerald & Diamond 18k White Gold Halo Earring Studs
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Vivid Green Fancy Cut Emerald And Diamond 18k White Gold Halo Earring Studs. 2.31 Carat total.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,617Sale Price / set|20% Off
Octagon Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Deira, Dubai
These Octagon Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond Halo 18 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings features octagon cut emerald gemstone in center with halo of diamond around making stud earrings.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald-Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Stud Earrings in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: These emerald-cut sapphire stud earrings offer a distinctive appeal with their defined contours and remarkable brilliance.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
14K Round Cut Colombian Emerald & Diamond Accent Stud Earrings, Rich Green
Located in Jupiter, FL
Indulge in the enchanting beauty of our Emerald and Diamond Stud Earrings, a masterpiece that captures the essence of luxury.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,892Sale Price / set|20% Off
Emerald Cut Tanzanite & Baguette Diamond Stud Earrings 2.15ct 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These refined stud earrings showcase 2 emerald-cut natural tanzanites totaling 2.15 carats, set in 14K white gold.
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Checkered Emerald Cut Citrine Stud Earrings with Brown & White Diamonds 14K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine Cut: Checkered Emerald Cut Citrine Total Carat Weight: 8.63 CTW Citrine Color: Yellowish Orange Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Total Car...
Citrine, Diamond, Brown Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Flower Halo Natural Diamond Huggie Earrings in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ ♥ Stone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Carat: 1.87ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH ♥ Stone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Emerald Cut Carat: 1.93ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH ★THE ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.44tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Round Cut & Diamond Halo Floral Stud Earrings
Located in Jupiter, FL
A beautiful pair of emerald and diamond stud earrings. The center stone features a round-cut, Colombian emerald with superb qualities.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,148Sale Price / set|20% Off
Square Cut Emerald Diamond Stud Earrings in 18k Solid Yellow Gold for Wedding
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Square Cut Emerald Diamond Stud Earrings in 18K Gold to make a statement with your look.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Emerald Diamond Gold Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Napoli, NA
Gorgeous pair of vintage Emerald diamond cluster earrings handcrafted in solid 18k white Gold. They are set with Bright Natural Emeralds in the center, total weight 0.80 carat, and...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
$10,160Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Zambian Emerald, Black Enamel & Rose Cut Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful and special, one of a kind, Art Deco style, Emerald & Black Enamel Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Hexagon shaped Emerald is 5.4...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel
$200Sale Price / set|50% Off
Silvorra Vintage Style Pear Cut Emerald & Diamond Halo 925 Silver Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These elegant pear shaped emerald and diamond halo stud earrings are crafted in 925 Sterling Silver.
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Classic Emerald-Cut Peridot Diamond Accents 10k Yellow Gold Studs Earring
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Earring is crafted from 10-karat Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace Earring. This Earring is made up of 6x4 Emerald-cut (2 pcs) 1.23 carat Peridot and...
Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
$1,700Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Emerald and Ruby Square Cut Studs in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Square cut emerald and ruby studs with diamonds in 18K gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,270Sale Price / item|20% Off
Exquisite 14k Yellow Gold Octagon Cut Emerald Diamond Stud Earrings Gift for Mom
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Octagon Emerald Diamond Halo Everyday Stud Earrings in 14K Gold to make a statement with your look.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,704Sale Price / set|20% Off
Modern Two-Tone Octagon Cut Emerald & Diamond Duo Stud Earrings in 18K Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These elegant studs featuring 0.77 carat of emerald-cut green emerald set in 18K white and yellow gold, Each measuring approximately 6 x 4 mm, Each earring is paired with a sparkling...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$6,927Sale Price / set|20% Off
Oval Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings Handmade 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
Elegant and timeless, these handcrafted natural Zambian emerald and diamond stud earrings showcase vivid oval emeralds framed by a brilliant halo of natural diamonds. The classic sil...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
1.5 CTW Oval Cut Emerald Stud Earrings & Diamond Tops in 14K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
This item is made to order. Carat weights, gold weights, and measurements are subject to a slight variance. Gorgeous natural Colombian Emeralds set in 14K solid gold. Premium grade...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1.55 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, these beautiful stud earrings are hand set with 1.55 carats of diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,650 / set
Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat gold, these stud earrings are hand set with 1.29 carats emerald and .81 carats of glimmering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collectio...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
$6,900 / set
Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat gold, these stud earrings are hand set with .79 carats emerald and .83 carats of glimmering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Emerald 4.22ct Oval Cut Diamond Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold, India
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Emerald 18K White Gold Dimond Stud Earrings Stunning Handcrafted Colombian Emerald about 4.220 Carat surrounded with natural VS quality round cut diamond about 1.160 Carat mounted in...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry Emerald Cut Studs Lab Diamond Dainty Earrings
Located in Jaipur, IN
These minimalist stud earrings showcase a modern geometric layout focused on clean symmetry and soft, romantic color. Details:- Item Code :- LEAMJOS-027 Material - 14K Solid Yellow ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,850 / set
Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat gold, these stud earrings are hand set with .80 carats emerald and .86 carats of glimmering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
$2,750 / set
Emerald Diamond 10 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 10 karat gold, these stud earrings are hand set with .75 carats emerald and .27 carats of glimmering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold
$3,640 / set
Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat gold, these stud earrings are hand set with 1.94 carats emerald and .90 carats of glimmering diamonds. Available in white, rose and yellow gold. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWEL...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
$4,200 / item
Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold. These beautiful stud earrings are hand set with 2.61 carats emerald & .38 carats diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
0.84ct Emerald Cut and Pear Shaped Diamond Toi Et Moi Stud Earrings
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The emerald cut offers a hall of mirrors effect, while the pear shape reflects soft brilliance, making these studs eye-catching.
Diamond, 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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The mismatched, multiple-earring look may have started with fashion jewelry, but A-list fans have taken it to the next level.
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The classic circle has appeared in countless variations over the centuries.