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Emerald Diamond Target Earrings

Vintage 0.50ct Diamond and Emerald Target Earrings, c.1980s
Vintage 0.50ct Diamond and Emerald Target Earrings, c.1980s

Vintage 0.50ct Diamond and Emerald Target Earrings, c.1980s

Located in London, GB

Creating a target design, each diamond is then surrounding by a ring of vivid green emeralds totalling 0.52 carat.

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Vintage 1980s British Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Deco 2.90ct Diamond and Emerald Target Drop Earrings, c.1940s
Late Deco 2.90ct Diamond and Emerald Target Drop Earrings, c.1940s

Late Deco 2.90ct Diamond and Emerald Target Drop Earrings, c.1940s

Located in London, GB

Hand crafted in the 1940s, these stunning Late Deco target drop earrings showcase a collection of emeralds and diamonds Atop each drop sits a rub over set 0.25 carat round brilliant ...

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Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.40 Carat Diamond Emerald Art Deco Style Target Calibre Stud Earrings
1.40 Carat Diamond Emerald Art Deco Style Target Calibre Stud Earrings

1.40 Carat Diamond Emerald Art Deco Style Target Calibre Stud Earrings

Located in Chicago, IL

These exquisite diamond and emerald stud earrings showcase a beautifully substantial pair of 1.40-carat natural diamonds in an iconic Art Deco design.

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2010s Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Onyx Emerald Art Deco Style Target Drop 14K White Gold Earrings
Diamond Onyx Emerald Art Deco Style Target Drop 14K White Gold Earrings

Diamond Onyx Emerald Art Deco Style Target Drop 14K White Gold Earrings

By Unbranded

Located in Tysons, VA

Charming Art Deco style target earrings featuring a diamond center surrounded onyx, round brilliant cut diamonds and French cut emeralds.

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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Calibré Emerald Target Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
Art Deco Diamond and Calibré Emerald Target Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Calibré Emerald Target Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold

Located in Miami, FL

These striking Art Deco-inspired target stud earrings are a masterclass in geometric contrast.

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Early 2000s American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Target Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Target Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold

Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Target Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold

Located in Bangkok, TH

The Round Brilliant Diamond with Emerald Art Deco Style Target Stud Earrings feature a central 3mm. round brilliant diamond, encircled by vibrant emeralds.

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Target Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Target Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold

Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Target Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold

Located in Bangkok, TH

These Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Stud Earrings feature dazzling round brilliant diamonds at the center, encircled by a vibrant halo of emeralds. An outer frame of sparkling d...

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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold 3.88ctw GIA Old European Cut Diamond Emerald Target Stud Earrings
18k White Gold 3.88ctw GIA Old European Cut Diamond Emerald Target Stud Earrings

18k White Gold 3.88ctw GIA Old European Cut Diamond Emerald Target Stud Earrings

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Circular Cut - Prong Set - H Color - VS2/SI1 Clarity - 2.38ctw (exact - certified) ** See Certification Details Below ** Num...

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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Emerald and Diamond Target Cluster Stud Earrings in White and Yellow Gold
Emerald and Diamond Target Cluster Stud Earrings in White and Yellow Gold

Emerald and Diamond Target Cluster Stud Earrings in White and Yellow Gold

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

A lovely piece that will stand the test of time and never go out of style. These beautiful Emerald and Diamond stud earrings have been crafted in a target style with an Emerald in th...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Edwardian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Inspired Emerald and Diamond Target Stud Earrings
Art Deco Inspired Emerald and Diamond Target Stud Earrings

Art Deco Inspired Emerald and Diamond Target Stud Earrings

Located in London, England

A beautiful pair of Art Deco style diamond and emerald target earrings set in 18k white gold.

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2010s Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco style diamond emerald platinum target stud earrings
Art Deco style diamond emerald platinum target stud earrings

Art Deco style diamond emerald platinum target stud earrings

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

These modern earrings, inspired by classic Art Deco design, feature two sparkling round brilliant cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.30 carats, with crisp F-G color and VS clarity...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Late Deco 2.60ct Diamond and Emerald Target Earrings, c.1940s
Late Deco 2.60ct Diamond and Emerald Target Earrings, c.1940s

Late Deco 2.60ct Diamond and Emerald Target Earrings, c.1940s

Located in London, GB

These central stones are then surrounded by a halo of emeralds totalling 0.30 carat per earring, with the final ring being made up of 0.80 carat of eight cut diamonds, with an additi...

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Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco inspired diamond emerald target 18k white gold stud earrings
Art Deco inspired diamond emerald target 18k white gold stud earrings

Art Deco inspired diamond emerald target 18k white gold stud earrings

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

These elegant Art Deco inspired stud earrings showcase a refined target design centered around two round brilliant cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.75 carat, displaying bright H...

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20th Century Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pair of Art Deco Style Diamond and Emerald Target Earrings
Pair of Art Deco Style Diamond and Emerald Target Earrings

Pair of Art Deco Style Diamond and Emerald Target Earrings

Located in London, England

A pair of Art Deco styled diamond and emerald target earrings in 18-karat white and rose gold, each earring featuring an Old European brilliant-cut diamond millegrain-set to the cent...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Emerald and Diamond Target Cluster Stud Earrings in 9ct White Gold
Emerald and Diamond Target Cluster Stud Earrings in 9ct White Gold

Emerald and Diamond Target Cluster Stud Earrings in 9ct White Gold

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

A lovely piece that will stand the test of time and never go out of style. These beautiful Emerald and Diamond stud earrings have been crafted in a target style with a Emerald in the...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

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14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Colombian Emerald Drop Hoop Earrings

By OGI Ltd

Located in New York, NY

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2010s American Modern Hoop Earrings

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Chanel 1989 Montre Mademoiselle 16 cm Yellow Gold Pearls bracelet Watch M

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By Chanel

Located in PARIS, FR

Chanel Mademoiselle model watch, square yellow gold case, quartz movement, white background with Roman numeral indexes, crown with a small half pearl, yellow gold and pearl bracelet,...

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Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Sweet 2.50 Ct Diamond 7.2 mm. Pearl Drop earrings
Edwardian Sweet 2.50 Ct Diamond 7.2 mm. Pearl Drop earrings

Edwardian Sweet 2.50 Ct Diamond 7.2 mm. Pearl Drop earrings

Located in Napoli, IT

The Classy Must! These gorgeous and timeless antique earrings are Edwardian period They have been hand crafted of solid 18 KT and Platinum – designed in the most elegant cluster desi...

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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Platinum, 1960s Cushion Cut Aquamarine & Calibrated Ruby Cocktail Ring
Vintage Platinum, 1960s Cushion Cut Aquamarine & Calibrated Ruby Cocktail Ring

Vintage Platinum, 1960s Cushion Cut Aquamarine & Calibrated Ruby Cocktail Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Vintage Aquamarine Cocktail Ring Platinum Tested Circa 1960s Step into a world of elegance with this fabulous vintage cocktail ring from the 1960s. At its heart lies a mesmerisin...

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Materials

Aquamarine, Ruby, Platinum

1960s Diamond and Cultured Pearl Platinum Drop Earrings
1960s Diamond and Cultured Pearl Platinum Drop Earrings

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Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An impressive pair of 0.70 carat diamond and cultured pearl, platinum and 18 karat white gold drop earrings; part of our diverse pearl estate jewelry collections. These fine and imp...

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Vintage 1960s Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Fancy Blue Diamond Ring
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Fancy Blue Diamond Ring

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Fancy Blue Diamond Ring

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring a very special center diamond Gia Certified as Natural 4.00 Ca...

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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Diamond

Aquamarine and Diamond Drop Earrings Platinum
Aquamarine and Diamond Drop Earrings Platinum

Aquamarine and Diamond Drop Earrings Platinum

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Aquamarine and Diamond Drop Earrings Platinum

Located in Dallas, TX

Aquamarine and Diamond Drop Earrings in Platinum. The earrings feature briolette cut aquamarines and round cut diamonds. The earrings measure 1.75 inches in length and weigh 17.5 grams.

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20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

A vintage pair of rubellite and diamond drop earrings
A vintage pair of rubellite and diamond drop earrings

A vintage pair of rubellite and diamond drop earrings

Located in London, GB

A vintage pair of rubellite and diamond drop earrings, each earring set with an octagonal-cut rubellite, the one weighing 6.90 carats and the other 6.95 carats, each with three small...

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Mid-20th Century English Modern Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Cabs 14kt Solid Gold Blue Chalcedony Cushion Shape Stud Earrings
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Blue Sapphire Cabs 14kt Solid Gold Blue Chalcedony Cushion Shape Stud Earrings

By Tutti Frutti Jewellery

Located in Bangkok, TH

These simple but elegant and handmade earrings have 2 Oval Blue Sapphire cabs measuring 8 x 10 mm set in a 14 Kt yellow gold bezel at the top to which are suspended 2 Cushion Shap...

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2010s Thai Artisan Stud Earrings

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Chalcedony, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 7.02 Carat Natural Blue Diamond Ring
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Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 7.02 Carat Natural Blue Diamond Ring

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

From the museum vault at Emilio Jewelry New York, One of the rarest and only diamonds of its size and color. Please inquire for details.

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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Diamond

South Sea Pearl Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings 0.79 Carats 18K White Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings 0.79 Carats 18K White Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings 0.79 Carats 18K White Gold

By Harbor Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

18 Karat White gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 11-12 mm and four diamond clusters containing 30 diamonds weighing 0.79 carats. Pearl can be changed to Tah...

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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

Rubellite, Green Tourmaline, Brown Diamond, Blue Sapphire Ring 18K Rose Gold
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Rubellite, Green Tourmaline, Brown Diamond, Blue Sapphire Ring 18K Rose Gold

Located in Bangkok, TH

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2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Brown Diamond, Tourmaline, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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By Eugene Fontenay

Located in New York, NY

Large, stunning granulated antique French Etruscan Revival locket with the original, equally spectacular large chain. The oval locket exquisitely decorated with a technique known as...

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Antique 19th Century French Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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By Syna Jewels

Located in Fort Lee, NJ

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2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings

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Art Nouveau 18K Gold Ombre Enamel Peridot Pearl Diamond Necklace, circa 1900
Art Nouveau 18K Gold Ombre Enamel Peridot Pearl Diamond Necklace, circa 1900

Art Nouveau 18K Gold Ombre Enamel Peridot Pearl Diamond Necklace, circa 1900

Located in New York, NY

Fine Art Nouveau period 18K gold, Ombre enamel, faceted peridot, diamond and natural pearl necklace. Early 20th Century With a central oval peridot measuring 9mm by 6mm, surrounded ...

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Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Platinum Emerald Diamond Bracelet, Circa 1920, 72.75g
Art Deco Platinum Emerald Diamond Bracelet, Circa 1920, 72.75g

Art Deco Platinum Emerald Diamond Bracelet, Circa 1920, 72.75g

Located in New York, NY

This stunning Art Deco bracelet of sophisticated aesthetic is crafted platinum and set with emerald and diamond. There are 414 round-cut diamonds, 8 oval-cut diamonds, 38 baguette di...

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Clamper Bracelets

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Emerald, Platinum

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Emerald Diamond Target Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of emerald diamond target earrings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, white gold and 18k gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 1 vintage editions and 9 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of emerald diamond target earrings includes designs that are universally popular, but Art Deco and Edwardian styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of diamond versions from the 9 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for round cut emerald diamond target earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and emerald cut alternatives. If you’re browsing the variety of emerald diamond target earrings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Emerald Diamond Target Earrings?

Prices for emerald diamond target earrings start at $745 and top out at $58,547 with these earrings, on average, selling for $4,900.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Earrings for You

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.