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Enamel Flower Earrings Diamond Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Round Button Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of vintage enamel diamond flower earrings crafted in 18k yellow gold. Six diamonds
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Enamel and Diamond Pansy Flower Earrings
By Moira
Located in London, GB
A pair of Moira pansy earrings, with purple and yellow matt basse-taille enamel, and pavé set eight
Category

2010s British Modern More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Enamel Hand Painted Garnet Diamond Flower Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
, these earrings are set with 8.5 carats garnet and .41 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Diamond, Gemstone and Enamel Flower Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
These gorgeous and unique flower cluster earrings contain heart shaped coral petals with a cabochon
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Enamel, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k...

Antique Enamel and Diamond Flower Earrings of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Blue Enamel Daisy Earrings in 14k Gold with Diamond Accents, Circa 1910 Charming and
Category

Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

Enamel, Ruby And Diamond Flower Bud Earrings
By Moira
Located in London, GB
A pair of Moira bud earrings, with orange and yellow plique à jour enamel sepals and green leaves
Category

2010s British Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Internally Flawless White Diamond Opalescent Enamel Flower Stud Earrings
By Eva Steinberg
Located in Dallas, TX
One-of-a-Kind flower earrings by master jewelry artist Eva Steinberg intricately handcrafted in 21k
Category

2010s German Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

18K Gold Muti-Gem Enamel Flower Earring
Located in Flushing, NY
18K Gold Muti-Gem Enamel Flower Earring 18K Gold, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Turquoise and
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Syna Yellow Gold Flower Emerald Green Enamel and Diamond Earrings
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Diamonds 1 carat approx. Emerald green enamel details French wire
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Enameled Flower Diamond Stud Earrings in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
charming flower design with vibrant pink enamel and a sparkling diamond center, these earrings add a touch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18K White Gold Flower Earrings with Diamonds and Colored Enamel
Located in Bergamo, BG
yellow gold earrings Brilliant-cut diamonds: 1.90 carats total Dimensions: 2.3 x 2 cm Weight: 16.3 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Enameled Flower Diamond Kids Earrings in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. Introducing these adorable kids' flower earrings, featuring a charming white enamel finish and a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Enamel Hand Painted Diamond Yellow Flower 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful earrings features unique hand painted miniature art set in 18K gold. It is set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique French Enamel Flower Earrings of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A pair of antique earrings (circa 1870) featuring fine hand painted enamel plaques depicting flower
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Enamel Hand Painted Blue Flower 18 Karat Gold Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful earrings features unique hand painted miniature art set with 18K gold, 61.85 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Diamond & Black Enamel Art Deco Style Floral Flower White Gold Drop Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
These Diamond Vintage Style Black Enamel Floral Earrings in 14K White Gold beautifully capture the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Vintage 1960s 14KT Yellow Gold Enamel and Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Vintage 1960s 14KT Yellow Gold Black Enamel and Diamond Flower Earrings. These stunning
Category

Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Flower Designed Enamel Bakelite Dangle Earring With Diamonds In Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18KT:8.717g, Diamond:2.62ct, SiIver:4.843g, BAKELITE:44.74ct, Enamel:2.63g Size: 65X50 MM"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel, Gold

Cartier Diamond Blue Enamel Yellow Gold Flower Clip-On Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
These gorgeous antique Cartier clip-on earrings are crafted in 18k yellow gold and blue enamel and
Category

Vintage 1950s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Diamond & Black Enamel Art Deco Style Floral Flower 14K White Gold Drop Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Exquisite and timeless, these Diamond and Art Deco Style Floral Earrings in 14K White Gold offer a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

14k Yellow Gold Old Diamond Multi Color Enamel Pansy Flower Screw on Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds- Old Mine Cut - Prong Set - 0.5ctw (approx.) Material
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Turquoise Enamel Yellow Gold "Flowers" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. These Earrings have 0.26 Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have Natural Turquoise. These
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Pearl Enamel Yellow Gold "Flowers" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. These Earrings have 0.26 Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have Micro Pearls. These
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold...

Jay Feder 18k Rose Gold Diamond Enamel Flower Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Jay Feder 18k Rose Gold Diamond Enamel Flower Earrings Set with small round diamonds; total carat
Category

2010s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1940s Italian Multicolor Gemstone Enamel Diamond Gold Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These vibrant retro clip-on earrings feature clusters of blossoming flowers with white enamel
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Enamel Daisy Flower Diamond Gold Earrings by Sandra J. Sensations
By Sandra J Sensations
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This pair of pink enamel daisy earrings are part of the daisy line, a beautiful handmade line of
Category

Late 20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

Yellow Enamel Daisy Flower Diamond Gold Earrings by Sandra J. Sensations
By Sandra J Sensations
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This pair of yellow enamel daisy earrings are part of the daisy line, a beautiful handmade line of
Category

Late 20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Blue Enamel Daisy Flower Diamond Gold Earrings by Sandra J. Sensations
By Sandra J Sensations
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This pair of blue enamel daisy earrings are part of the daisy line, a beautiful handmade line of
Category

Late 20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

Pale Blue Plique a Jour Enamel, Diamond, Gold and Silver Flower Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of flower earrings, with two row, five petalled, flowers, with pale blue plique à jour
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Enamel Decorated Flowers Style Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 18.1 grams. Totally is diamond 1.90 ct. The diamond is has
Category

1990s European Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Midcentury Red and Cream Enamel Gold Flower Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Posts with French backs clip on earrings
Category

20th Century Unknown More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Midcentury Red and Cream Enamel Gold Flower Earrings
Midcentury Red and Cream Enamel Gold Flower Earrings
$1,800 Sale Price
48% Off
D 0.5 in Dm 1 in
Hidalgo 18 Karat White Gold Blue Enamel 0.48 Carat Diamond Flower Clip Earrings
By Hidalgo
Located in Houston, TX
These clip on earrings are made in 18K white gold and blue enamel. It features a flower design with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Flower Design Emerald Dangle With Green Enamel & Pave Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18kt Gold:1.55gms, Diamond:5.82Cts, Silver:0.19gms, Emerald:1.5Cts," Size;70X38MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold, Enamel

Flower Design Emerald Dangle With Green Enamel & Pave Diamonds
Flower Design Emerald Dangle With Green Enamel & Pave Diamonds
$2,720 Sale Price
20% Off
W 1.5 in L 2.76 in
Yellow South Sea Pearl, Plique-à-Jour Enamel and Gold Flower Bud Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of golden pearl, diamond and plique à jour enamel flower earrings, each designed as flower
Category

Early 2000s American Modern More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Cartier Art Deco Carved Jade and Enamel Flower Earrings with Gemstone Accents
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Art Deco jade, gemstone, and enamel earrings in the form of colorful flowers, the carved
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Kids Blooming Flower Diamond Stud Earrings in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. Delicate flower-shaped gold studs with soft pink enamel petals and a natural diamond center are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Diamond Flower Kids Earrings in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. Petite flower-shaped earrings in gold with a soft pink enamel finish. A natural diamond sparkles
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18ct Gold Art Nouveau Enamel and Diamond Violet Flower Pendent and Earring Set
Located in Brighton, GB
Art Nouveau Flower Set 18ct Gold Circa 1910 Introducing an exquisite Art Nouveau jewellery set
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Diamond Engraved Flower Blue Enamel Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Diamond Engraved Flower Blue Enamel Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold White Diamonds weighing 0.16
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Diamond Engraved Flower Red Enamel Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Diamond Engraved Flower Red Enamel Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold White Diamonds weighing 0.16
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

White Gold Enamel Flower-Shaped Earrings
Located in London, GB
An 18ct white gold and white enamel flower-shaped earrings.
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

1860s Victorian Enamel Diamond Gold Ribbon and Flower Design Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Diamond & Blue Enamel Earrings measuring app. 1 5/8 inches (including ear wire) x 7/8
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

22 Karat Yellow Gold Small Flower Stud Earrings with Uncut Diamonds and Enamel
By Manjrie
Located in Singapore, SG
Yellow Gold Small Flower Stud Earrings with Uncut Diamonds and Enamel. Type of Back Closure: Post with
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel

22K Gold Diamond Ruby and Enamel Flower Hoop Reversible Earrings by AGARO
By Agaro Jewels
Located in New York, NY
. The highlight of these earrings are the mismatched flower drops, a versatile addition that can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Hoop Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, 18k Gold

22 Karat Yellow Gold Large Flower Drop Earrings with Uncut Diamonds and Enamel
By Manjrie
Located in Singapore, SG
These gorgeous flowers feature the timeless Meenakari Enamel art, elevated with Polki Diamonds
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Brown Diamonds Flower Earrings 18 Carat Rose Gold and White Enamel Petals
Located in Valenza, IT
Fashionable Ibiscus Flower Earrings in 18 Kt rose Gold gr 6,80, setted with 0,88 cts of round cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

Hand-Enameled Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of platinum hoop earrings feature exquisite hand-enameled flowers accented with diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These natural color White South Sea cultured pearl flower earrings are fun and sweet! Stemming from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Rose Gold Vine Earrings with Enamel and Pink Opal Flowers
By Emblem Creations
Located in New York, NY
18K Rose Gold Vine Earrings with Enamel and Pink Opal Flowers and Diamond Accents. 0.20 ct tw. 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Stunning Black Enamel and Diamond Flower Earrings Set in 18 Karat White Gold
By Shimansky
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Black Enamel and Diamond Flower Earrings Set in 18K White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond
Category

2010s South African Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Beautiful Black Enamel and Diamond Flower Earrings Set in 18 Karat White Gold
By Shimansky
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Black Enamel and Diamond Flower Earrings Set in 18K White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Total
Category

2010s South African Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Beautiful Stud Flower Diamond Earrings with Black Enamel 0.99 Carat in 18K Gold
By Shimansky
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Stud Flower Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Earrings with Black Enamel in 18K White Gold
Category

2010s South African Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold 0.36 Carat Diamond and Enamel Earrings
Located in Findikli, Beyoglu
18k Rose gold With Diamonds and Enamel Flower Earring
Category

2010s Turkish Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Enamel Diamond Gold Flower Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
their designs. Featuring multi hued green enamel, numerous near colorless diamonds and perfectly hand
Category

Vintage 1970s More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, 18k Gold

18kt Gold enamel Flower Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
Introducing a stunning pair of 18kt yellow gold flower earrings, a perfect blend of elegance and
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Memento Diamond and Black Enamel Flower Earrings Mini
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
is a luxurious and modern representation of classical motifs. This collection features diamond
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

Memento Diamond and Red Enamel Flower Earrings Mini
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
is a luxurious and modern representation of classical motifs. This collection features diamond
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

Memento Diamond and White Enamel Flower Earrings Mini
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
is a luxurious and modern representation of classical motifs. This collection features diamond
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

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Enamel Diamond Flower Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of enamel diamond flower earrings available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and white gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 81 vintage versions or 116 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. There are many different pieces in our collection of enamel diamond flower earrings to choose from, but contemporary and Art Nouveau enamel diamond flower earrings are of considerable interest. Ri Noor, Mousson Atelier and Luigi Ferrara each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but diamond versions, from our inventory of 155, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A selection of brilliant cut, round cut and mixed cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of enamel diamond flower 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 Enamel Diamond Flower Earrings?

Prices for enamel diamond flower earrings start at $180 and top out at $104,079 with these earrings, on average, selling for $2,880.

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.