$78,400Sale Price|20% Off
6.03 Carat Total Weight Fancy Yellow Diamond Stud Earrings, GIA Certified
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable pair of natural Fancy Yellow diamond stud earrings featuring two exceptionally matched Cut-Cornered Rectangular Modified Brilliant diamonds totaling 6.03 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18KT White Gold Emerald and Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Braintree, GB
An elegant emerald and diamond pairing that works equally well for everyday wear and for occasions.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$32,681Sale Price / item|25% Off
9.00 Cts Zambian Emeralds & 3.50 Cts Diamonds 18k Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent earrings come in 18k gold with lustrous Zambian Emeralds of 9,00 carats , in perfect oval shape , and dazzling Diamonds of 3,50 carats, very sparkly ! * Meaning & As...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Colombian Emerald & Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings GIA Jewelry Report Certified
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Colombian Emerald & Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings GIA Certified GIA Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings Art Deco Style Elegant platinum drop earrings containing two ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Colombian Emerald Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique 14k gold earrings, each set with approx. 0.43ct Colombian emerald ( stones measure approx. 5.5 x 4.5 x 2.5mm), surrounded with approx. 0.40ctw in diamonds. Earrings a...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
14k Yellow Gold Turquoise Cabochon Earrings with Diamonds and Emeralds
Located in Dallas, TX
14k yellow gold Approx. 0.96ctw round diamonds Approx. 0.48ctw round emerald 12x10mm oval cabochon, 17x19mm total size Made to order.
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Colombian Pear Emerald & Diamond Earrings, Gübelin Certified
Located in New York, NY
The emeralds weigh 15.45 ct and 12.76 ct, both cut in elegant modified brilliant pear shapes, and set within a cascading array of 7.67 carats of white diamonds. The design incorporat...
Diamond, Emerald
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Emerald Diamond Earrings 18k White Gold 1.96 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These Magnificent Natural Finely Faceted Quality Emerald and White Diamond Halo Earrings are a luxurious addition to any fine jewelry collection.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Emerald Diamond Halo Drop Earrings Spectra Fine Jewelry
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Suspended below are two magnificent pear-shaped emeralds, each weighing approximately 10.71 carats, also framed by a halo of diamonds. The total emerald weight reaches an impressive ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
24ct Important Emerald & Diamond cocktail earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Important emerald and diamond earrings in 18KT gold. Exquisite craftsmanship and rare matching emeralds 100% natural and unenhanced.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Oscar Heyman 1950 Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Vintage Ear-Clip Earrings
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as fanning ribbon scrolls centering emerald cut emeralds prong set in baskets Featuring elongated emerald cut emeralds weighing approximately 2.65 carat total Natural Colomb...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.72 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
These stunning 1.72 ct emerald cut diamond dangle earrings feature a total of 6 diamonds, including 2 round accent diamonds, all set in platinum.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$958Sale Price / item|44% Off
Emerald, diamond earring studs in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Emerald, diamonds 14k gold earrings. Emerald orient style earrings.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold Emerald White Diamonds Stud Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold Emerald 0.20 carats White Diamonds Stud Earrings Made in Italy.
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
$10,725Sale Price|35% Off
12.75cttw. Emerald & 3.42cttw White Diamond Drop Earrings 18k White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald & 3.42cttw White Diamond Drop Earrings 18k White Gold 19.8g. Specification: Stone: Emerald Stone Cut: Mixed Emerald Weight: 12.75 ctw Emerald Color: Green Secondary Stone...
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Emerald Twine Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18kyg Emeralds 0.20 ct approx Diamonds 0.30 ct approx Limited edition These exquisite earrings feature limited edition candy blue topaz set in 18kyg gold and embellished ...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Emerald, Diamond and Detachable Pearl Dangle Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
There are 16 baguette diamonds and 70 round diamonds that weigh about 3.00 carats; they are G-H color and VS clarity.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$80,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 7.71 Carat Pear Shape Emerald & Diamond Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
The diamonds enhance the vivid green of the emeralds, creating a breathtaking contrast of light and color.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Sophia D. Diamond and Emerald Mosaic Stud Earrings
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
These refined stud earrings feature a striking combination of diamonds and emeralds. Each earring is set with 0.86 carats and 1.14 carats of emerald cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald
Earrings Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold
Located in Geneva, CH
Earrings designed as stylized flowers set by diamonds 5.84 carats and emerald 6.42 carats on yellow gold. 18k gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Opal Emerald Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
It is hand set in 11.2 carats opal doublets, 6.02 carats emerald, 5.37 carats blue sapphire and 1.65 carats of diamonds. See other opal pieces that compliments with these earrings.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Diamond Drop Gem Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Ruby, Emerald, and Diamond Chandelier Earrings. 18k yellow gold cap of the earrings is set with old european cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,699Sale Price|22% Off
Zambian Emerald Earrings Diamonds Halo 2.65 Carats 10K 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: 10K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 11 x 9 x...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Magnifique Deep Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings White Gold 14 K Diamond 6-RND-0,2-G/VS2A Diamond 3-RND-0,5-G/VS2A Emerald 6-2,45ct Weight 5,75 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA i...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Zambian Emerald Dangle Earrings Diamonds 2.26 Carats 10K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Zambian Emeralds = 2.18 Carats 24 Diamonds = 0.08 Carats Metal: 10K White Gold Dimensions: 17 x 7 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Emerald and Diamond Ombré Fancy Yellow Long Earring 15.66CT
Located in Great Neck, NY
The emeralds are complemented by an extraordinary 6.46 carats of diamonds, arranged in a refined ombré gradient that transitions seamlessly from fancy yellow diamonds to bright white...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
$1,599Sale Price|20% Off
Zambian Emerald Teardrop Earrings Diamonds 2.2 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 = 2.18 Carats 24 White Diamonds = 0.07 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 18...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,199Sale Price|25% Off
Zambian Emerald Dangle Earrings Diamonds 1.5 Carats 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Zambian Emeralds = 1.44 Carats 12 Diamonds = 0.06 Carats Metal: 10K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 19 x 7 x...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,299Sale Price|27% Off
Zambian Emerald Dangle Earrings Diamonds 2.3 Carats 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Zambian Emeralds = 2.20 Carats 24 Diamonds = 0.10 Carats Metal: 10K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 17 x 7 x...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
16.02 Carat Emerald Dangle Earrings with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The earrings feature halos of Round Brilliant cut Diamonds and 2 Marquise cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 7.00 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
$1,199Sale Price|25% Off
Zambian Emerald Dangle Earrings Diamonds 0.6 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 = 0.59 Carats 26 White Diamonds = 0.09 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 22...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s David Webb Emerald Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k gold and platinum with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 4.50 carats and Round cut Emeralds weighing a total of approximately 8.50 ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 0.60tcw Emerald and Diamond Ear Jacket
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 2.5 Grams Stone: Emerald 0.60ctw, Diamond 0.06ctw Measurements: 11.4 x 3.12 x 11.3mm Hallmark: 14k Yellow Gold Item #: BR-1911-060226-02
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Diamond Gold Drop Cocktail Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k gold drop earrings with 7mm x 7mm x 4.1mm emeralds, surrounded with a total of approx. 6 carats in diamonds. Earrings are 38mm x 16mm. Weight - 14.2 grams.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
$11,704Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Emerald & Diamond Earrings in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Additional round cabochon emeralds create a bold outer border, accented by round diamonds totaling approximately .80ctw for added brightness and contrast.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Zambian Emerald 2.28cts & Diamond 0.44cts Earring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Product Description Gemstone Diamond Weight 0.440 Carats Size 1.50 Clarity AAA Emerald Weight 2.280 Carats Emerald Size 8x6 Metal Gold Gold Color Yellow Gold Purity 14K Net Weight 2....
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Snake Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT Yellow Gold Gold Weight : 2.71 Gram Earring Size : 1.5CMX1.2CM Set with : Diamond & Emerald Stone : 44 Natural Diamonds Gem Stone : 4 Emerald Diamond Carat : 0...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Colombian Emerald Earrings with Diamonds and White Gold
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Colombian emerald 4 totaling 4.40ct ct earrings with diamonds and white gold Irama Pradera is a Young designer from Spain that searches always for the best gems and combines classi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Zambian Emerald Earrings Diamonds 2.65 Carats 10K 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: 10K White Gold Dimensions: 12 x 10 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k 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
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
Emerald and White Diamond Pear Shape Dangle Earrings in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 12.34 ct. of emerald pear shapes and 8.11 ct. of good quality white and bright diamond pears and rounds. Handmade in platinum.
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$19,289 / set
1980s Ruby, Diamond and Emerald Gold Earrings.
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
A gorgeous pair of 1980s ruby earrings in 18K gold set with cabochon-cut rubies, round brilliant-cut diamonds and faceted emeralds. A fun and expressive choice of colors.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
70s Colombian Emerald, Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Napoli, NA
The two splendid natural emeralds with a vivid green color (emerald cut - total 1.60 ct) surrounded by 48 round brilliant-cut natural diamonds (VVS - G Color - 1.20 ct) stand out, th...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Emerald Earrings 14k White Gold 2.16 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Emerald Diamond Earrings 14k White Gold 2.16 TCW Certified $6,950 018689 This is one of Kind Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry Nothing sa...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
$14,500 / item
Antique Style Emerald Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-59X24 MM Total Weight-29.661 Gold Weight(Gms)-2.86 Silver Weight(Gms)-23.591 Diamond Wt(Cts)-12.05 Emerald Wt(Cts)-4
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1.30ct Emerald Stud Earrings with 0.80ct Diamonds 18K Gold
By Eze Jewelry
Located in Bucharest, Romania
A refined and versatile pair, ideal for collectors of fine colored gemstone jewelry or anyone seeking a statement pair of emerald and diamond earrings.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Art Deco-Style 12k White Gold Emerald Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Art Deco style drop earrings, crafted in 12k white gold and set with emeralds and diamonds. The earrings feature a vertical line of articulated links with leaf and diamond-shaped mot...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
$1,872Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Emerald Diamond Earrings 14k Gold 1.52 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Emerald Diamond Earrings 14k Gold 1.52 TCW Certified $6,950 111888 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry Nothing says, “I Love you”...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$532Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald & Diamond Halo Stud Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Round diamonds form a halo around each emerald, totaling approximately 0.16 carat.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15 Mm Pearls, Emeralds, Diamonds, Platinum Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful earrings in platinum structure mounted with diamonds and an emerald. As pendant, a white pearl.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Platinum
Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Flower Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fashion earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with emeralds and, between of them, diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and solid 800 silver in a ...
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Flowers 18K Gold Earrings Diamonds Emeralds Sapphires Natural Motive, 2000
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
18K Gold Earrings with Diamonds, Emeralds, Sapphires and Rubies, circa 2000 A luxurious and exceptionally beautiful pair of 18K gold earrings, masterfully crafted and set with white...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Stunning Art Deco Style Emerald & Diamond Earrings
Located in San Francisco, CA
Featuring two bright green emerald-cut emeralds, together weighing approximately 3.65 carats, and further set with European and round brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing in total approx...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
31.76 Carat Zambian Emerald & Diamond Chandelier Earrings in 18K White Gold
By Bn Green Star
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Enhancing the vivid green gemstones are 6.80 carats of G-color, VS1-clarity white diamonds, meticulously set to create remarkable brilliance and movement.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
GIA 13.41ctw Natural Green Pear Shaped Emerald Diamond Drop Earrings Platinum
Located in New York, NY
T he diamonds are round cut, delicate and G-H in Color, VS-SI in clarity.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$3,799Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified Emerald Stud Earrings Diamond Halo 4.49 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the IGI Laboratory Report #557223218 All Gemstones are Natural Emerald = 3.93 Carats Diamond = 0.56 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Dimensions: 12.4 x 10.6 mm
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, 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.
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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