Mid Century emerald diamond platinum drop earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Below, an intricate arrangement of round brilliant, marquise, and tapered baguette diamonds creates layers of light and movement. The round diamonds deliver lively sparkle, the marqu...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Earrings
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Emerald and diamond earrings in 14k yellow gold settings. The settings are 14k and the posts test 10k gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,720Sale Price / item|20% Off
Emerald White Diamond White Gold Statement Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Earrings (Matching Ring and Pendant Available) Diamond 28-RND-0,17-G/VS1A Diamond 20-RND-0,19-G/VS1A Emerald 12-2,86ct Weight 2.88 grams With a heritage of ancient ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Zambian Emerald Earrings Diamonds 2.65 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Zambian Emeralds = 2.40 Carats 40 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: 12 x 10 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
5.73ct Diamond 2.34ct Emerald Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The earrings feature sparkling round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 5.73ct. The color of these diamonds is G-H with VS clarity.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Emerald Dangle Earrings Diamonds 6.6 Carats Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 16 Emeralds = 6.55 Carats 36 Diamonds = 0.12 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Dimensions: ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling...
Zambian Emerald Earrings Diamonds 2.65 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Zambian Emeralds = 2.40 Carats 40 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: 12 x 10 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Zambian Emerald & Diamond Earring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Gold Purity: 18K Solid Gold EMERALD: 0.99CTS DIAMOND: 0.45CTS GOLD: 18K GOLD WEIGHT: 6.31CTS GROSS WEIGHT: 6.60 GRAMS Follow us on Insta (divinejewellerylounge)
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Zambian Emerald Earrings Diamonds 2.65 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Zambian Emeralds = 2.40 Carats 40 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 12 x 10 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
BULGARI Serpenti Diamond and Emerald Ear Clips
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Exquisitely crafted, these ear clips embody Bulgari’s iconic Serpenti motif, rendered in a luxurious combination of brilliant-cut and marquise-cut diamonds forming the sinuous head o...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Silver925 Natural Emerald Diamond Vintage Filigree Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage-style filigree earrings is crafted from 925 sterling silver, featuring intricate openwork that captures timeless charm. Delicate lines create depth and graceful movement...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
AGL Certified Emerald and Diamond Snowflake Earrings
Located in New York, NY
AGL Certified Emerald & Diamond Snowflake Earrings Emerald Weights: 3.17 & 3.30 Cts 132 baguette cut diamonds Measurements: .75" long Back Type: Clip on Gold Type: Platin...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Platinum
Eostre Emerald, Purple Diamond and Diamond Earring in 18K White Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
A pair of Chandelier Emerald and Diamond Earring in 18K White Gold. On each side of the earring there is a 0.3ct Natural Purple Diamond, followed by multiple layers of Rectangle Emer...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold 2.85ct Diamond & Emerald Dangle Earrings
Located in Broomall, PA
Each earring begins with a delicate four-leaf clover motif set with brilliant diamonds, symbolizing elegance and good fortune. The design flows into a beautifully elongated teardrop ...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti Seduttori Diamond & Emerald Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exuding irresistible magnetism and timeless charisma, these Serpenti earrings unite dazzling pavé diamonds with vivid emerald eyes, reflecting superior craftsmanship and contemporary...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Brilliant cut diamonds uncut diamond emeralds 18k gold plated silver earrings
Located in Delhi, DL
Stunning diamond silver emerald earrings consists of : Metal- Silver Metal Purity- sterling silver Color of metal- Yellow gold plating Diamond- Natural brilliant cut and uncut diam...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Silver
1.50ct Emerald 0.73ct Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The earrings feature sparkling old mine and round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 0.73ct. The color of the diamonds is G-H with VS2 clarity.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Refined Emerald & Diamond Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Refined Emerald & Diamond Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold These earrings are crafted in 14k yellow gold and feature pear-cut green emeralds in a dangle design with diamond halo acce...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central diamond surrounded by foue emeralds and, all around, a crown of diamonds end emeralds.
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
7.00ct Emerald 3.00ct Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The emeralds are accentuated by sparkling round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 3.00ct. The color of these diamonds is H with VS clarity.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Emerald & Diamond Earring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Gemstone : Emerald Gemstone Weight : 1.44 Cts Gemstone Size : 7X5 MM Approx Gemstone Shape : Oval Cut Gemstone Type : Natural DIAMOND DETAILS : Diamond Weight : 1.45 Cts. Di...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Retro emerald diamond 18k yellow gold trefoil earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These elegant Retro emerald and diamond trefoil earrings are a beautifully distinctive pair from the 1940’s, combining vivid gemstone color, antique diamond sparkle, and warm yellow ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
South Sea Pearls & Emeralds & Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive South Sea Pearls , Emeralds and Diamonds Chandelier Earrings , in An adorable design .
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl
Joke Quick Handmade Mismatched Columbian Emerald and Diamond Earrings
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
One hoop is pavé-set with white DEGVVS brilliant-cut diamonds, while the other is adorned with high-quality, vividly coloured Colombian emeralds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Emerald & Diamond Earring in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Gross Weight: 2.750 gms Gold Weight: 2.298 gms Gold Purity: 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Weight: 0.24 cts Emerald Weight: 2.02 cts We encourage you to examine all the images provided for...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Zambian Emerald Earrings Diamonds 2.65 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Zambian Emeralds = 2.40 Carats 40 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: 12 x 10 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Zambian Emerald Earrings Diamonds 2.65 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Zambian Emeralds = 2.40 Carats 40 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: 12 x 10 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$35,056Sale Price|23% Off
Emerald Drop and Diamond Earrings
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Important emerald and diamond earrings from the 1970s, each set with beautiful Old Mine Colombian emerald and surround by round brilliant cut diamonds of a very fine quality.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Teardrop Emerald & Diamond Earrings in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Teardrop Emerald & Diamond Earrings in 14k White Gold These earrings are crafted in 14k white gold and feature pear-shaped green emeralds in a teardrop stud design.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Emerald Earrings With Diamonds 0.66 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Emerald: 0.54 Carats Diamond: 0.12 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Dimensions: 15 x 14 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
18kt Gold Emerald Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning 18kt Gold Emerald Earrings with Diamonds Emerald: dimensions emerald: 5.2 mm x 6.7 mm, Ca.1,2 Ct Each Diamonds: 20 brilliant cut diamonds, Ca. 1 Ct Material: 18 kt yell...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Emerald Hoop Earrings With Diamonds 3.38 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Emerald: 3.20 Carats Diamond: 0.18 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Dimensions: 32 x 9 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Emerald Earrings With Diamonds 9.58 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Emerald: 9.26 Carats Diamond: 0.32 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Dimensions: 28 x 13 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
$120,000Sale Price|20% Off
Fine AAAA+ Colombian Emerald & Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Surrounding them are finely cut F–G color, VS2–SI1 clarity diamonds, weighing 1.40 carats in total, enhancing the vibrant beauty of the emeralds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
6.73tcw Colombian Emerald-Emerald Cut & Diamond Trillion Studs Diamond PLAT 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
A gorgeous pair of natural emerald and diamond stud earrings. The center of attention, being the two stunning natural Colombian emerald cut emeralds, weighing a total of 6.20-carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Chatham Emerald Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k gold earrings with Chatham emeralds and approx. 0.48ctw in diamonds. Earrings are 32mm x 18mm. Marked 18k. Weight - 25.3 grams.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
18KT White Gold Emerald & Diamond Earrings – EMER031 IGII
Located in New York, NY
Their rich green color is beautifully complemented by 0.38 carats of natural round-cut diamonds, adding subtle brilliance and sparkle. Set in luminous white gold, these earrings off...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
12.00 Cts Zambian Emeralds & Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent earrings come in 18k gold with lustrous Zambian Emeralds of 6,00 + 6,00 cts , vibrant green color , perfect shape, surronded by dazzling Diamonds of 5,50 carats . Handcra...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
5 Ct Natural Zambian Emerald Earring & 2 Ct Diamond , Rose cut Diamond Earring
Located in New York, NY
5 Ct Natural Zambian Emerald cut Emerald Earring & 2 Ct Diamond , Rose cut Diamond Earring This exquisite pair of earrings are beautifully crafted in 18 Karat white gold Weight of ...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
4.17 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Dangling Earring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A new pair of emerald and diamond dangling earrings from Rewa. These earrings have 14 pear shaped emeralds with a total weight of 4.17 carat.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald and Diamond "X" Earrings 14k Yellow Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Pretty "X" earrings with vibrant emeralds and diamonds. The earrings are 14k yellow gold but the backings are 14k gold filled.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Earrings
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18kyg Diamonds 0.70 cts approx Emeralds 0.20 cts Draw attention with these stunning Candy Blue Topaz and Diamond Earrings.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 22.26 Carat Carved Emerald and Diamond Studs
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
V-1342 Earring "18KWG 2.70 Grams Diamond RD 86/0.46 Cts. Naturald Emerald Zambia Carving 19.3X12.3 2/22.26Cts.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Natural Emerald and Diamond Stud Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Gold Purity: 18K Solid Gold EMERALD: 0.27CTS DIAMOND: 0.67CTS 18K GOLD GOLD WEIGHT: 6.24 GRAMS DIAMOND: 0.67 GRAMS We encourage you to examine all the images provided for this it...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Emerald Natural Diamond 14kt Yellow Gold Cascading Earrings Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
The stones are arranged in a multi-tier, asymmetrical drop pattern that provides a playful yet sophisticated look. Diamond Accents: Every colourful sapphire is meticulously framed ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 0.28cts Emerald & 0.14cts Diamond Earring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Natural Black Onyx, Emerald & Diamond Earring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Gold Purity: 18K Solid Yellow Gold (stamped) • Diamond 100% Genuine Diamond • Diamond Weight: 1.57 ct. • Diamond Cut: Rose Cut • Emerald Weight: 3.51 ct. • Black Onyx Weight: 10.48...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
Natural 0.41cts Emerald & 0.42cts Diamond Earring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Purity :- Solid 14k Gold ✦ Metal :- Yellow Gold ✦ Gemstone :- 100 % Genuine Emerald ( Also available in Other Gemstone) ✦ Color :- Green ✦ Stone Size :-2MM ✦ Stone Weight :...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
18k Diamond and Emerald Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the exquisite beauty and opulence of our 18k diamond and emerald earrings. Crafted with 2.95 carats of dazzling diamonds and 2.08 carats of mesmerizing emeralds, these ear...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural 0.71cts Emerald & 0.35cts Diamond Earring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
✦ Size : 6x4 MM ✦ Natural White Diamonds ✦ Color : White ✦ Weight : 0.35 Ct Approx
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Natural 0.46cts Emerald & 0.42cts Diamond Earring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Purity :- Solid 14k Gold ✦ Natural Emerald ✦ Shape : Round ✦ Color : Green ✦Weight : 0.46 Ct Approx. ✦Natural White Diamonds ✦Color : White ✦Weight : 0.42 Ct Approx.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
$1,064Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald & Diamond Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Emerald & Diamond Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold These stud earrings are crafted in 14k white gold and feature prong-set emeralds framed by round diamond halos.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural 3cts Emerald & 0.25cts Diamond Earring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made earring is crafted from 14-carat YELLOW gold and features a ZAMBIAN EMERALD gemstone and DIAMONDS. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, oc...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
$1,758 / item
14K Emerald & Diamond Alternating Huggie Earrings
Located in Great neck, NY
14K EMERALD & DIAMOND ALTERNATING HUGGIE EARRING - Diamond Weight: 0.24 ct
Diamond, Emerald
Platinum Diamond, Colombian Emerald Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Diamond, Colombian Emerald Earrings. A pair of platinum earrings, set with diamonds and six Colombian emeralds.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$744Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald & Diamond Stud Earrings in 14k Rose Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Emerald & Diamond Stud Earrings in 14k Rose Gold These stud earrings are crafted in 14k rose gold and feature rectangular emeralds framed by round diamond halos.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Gold Emerald Cts 1.52 Diamond Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
They feature 2 baguette diamonds (0.03 cts), 6 marquise diamonds (0.22 cts), and 2 princess-cut diamonds (0.05 cts), all framing 4 pear-shaped emeralds totaling 1.52 cts.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k 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.
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In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.
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