Black Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Material : 14K White Gold / Black Diamond ,Condition : Excellent , Type: Earrings , Diamonds
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Black Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Material : 14K White Gold / Black Diamond ,Condition : Excellent , Type: Earrings , Diamonds
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k Black and White Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Look at these cute 18k Black and White Diamond Flower Earrings. Crafted in 18k white gold, these
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Rosecut Diamonds & Black Spinel Flower Shaped Dangle Earrings
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:1.580g,D:8.39ct,SI:21.630g, Spin:9.31ct,
Spinel, Diamond, Black Spinel
1.46 Carat White Diamond, Black Diamond, and Crystal Flower Stud Earrings
Located in Jaipur, IN
1.46 Carat White Diamond, Black Diamond, and Crystal Flower Stud Earrings This Victorian-era
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Australian Black Opal Diamond Flower Earrings 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
: 4.8 Grams Australian Black Opal Count: 2 round Australian Black Opal Diameter: ~5 mm Diamonds: 36
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Pink Sapphire earring studs Black flower earrings 14 Karat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Natural Diamond Flower Studs 14k Rose Gold Approx 3.0 grams Plated with black rhodium
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
0.65 Carat Natural Diamond Black Rhodium Gold Flower Earrings
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.65 Carat Natural Diamond Black Rhodium Gold Flower Earrings These beautiful flower earrings are
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Coral Flower Diamonds Black Spinel 18 k White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
skin coral flower, centered with a small modern brilliant-cut diamond in an illusion setting
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$2,065 / item
W 0.24 in L 0.75 in
18K White Gold Black and White Diamond Dainty Flower Dangle Earrings
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
You shall need Diamond Dangle earrings to make a statement with your look. These earrings create a
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery Black Diamond Flower Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
with 66 (132 for both) Black Diamond Pavé by our master goldsmith in Italy. Set in 18kt Yellow gold
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Black and White Diamond Deco Flower Drop Earrings with 20K White Gold
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Trinity deco flower drop earrings set in 20 Karat White Gold with 6.98-carat Black Diamonds and
White Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold
Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery Black Diamond Flower White Gold Stud Earrings
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
with 66 (132 for both) Black Diamond Pavé by our master goldsmith in Italy. Set in 18kt Yellow gold
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...
$2,000
W 0.36 in L 0.71 in
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
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
$14,800
W 1.23 in L 1.23 in
Yellow Sapphire with Diamond and Black Diamond Flower Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Sapphire 3.24 carats with Diamond 1.86 carats and Black Diamond 5.84 carats Earring set in
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Estate Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Flower and Black Pearl Earrings
Located in Denver, CO
-shaped diamonds totaling approximately 2.72 carats. These charming blooms sit atop a pair of black pearls
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$2,200
W 0.4 in L 0.91 in
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
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Italian 18K White Gold Black Onyx Flower Earrings, Signed MC
Located in Miami, FL
An elegant and sculptural pair of Italian floral earrings, crafted in 18K white gold and signed MC
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,880
H 0.63 in W 0.63 in D 0.08 in Dm 0.63 in L 0.63 in
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Round Flower Stud Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These S.Georgios Designer Earrings are 18 Karat yellow gold and microscopically decorated with hand
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$5,714Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.38 in L 1.58 in
Pink Coral Diamond Yellow Sapphire Yellow Gold "Bee on Flower" Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
have 1.10 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.14 Carats of Black Brilliant
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Black Diamond Pavé Lace Flower Earrings
By Ileana Makri
Located in Athens, GR
18k Rose gold Lace Earrings, set with black diamond pavé and oxidized on the stones.
Black Diamond, 18k Gold
0.65 Carat Diamond Black Rhodium Gold Flower Earrings
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These beautiful flower earrings are set in 18 Karat Gold and has a Black Rhodium finish. There are
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Emerald Black and White Diamond Gold Flower Earrings
Located in Frederick, MD
& White Diamond Flower French Clip Earrings Yellow Gold ·Era: Modern / 2000s ·Composition: 14k Gold
Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Flower Shape Pearl Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Berlin, DE
Floral design. Each pavé set at the centre with 2 pearls measuring 7,6-10 mm. Framed by 78 black
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18 Karat White Gold Flower Earrings with Tahitian Black Pearl and Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, APAC - East Asia
18K White Gold Bellflower Earrings set with Hand-carved Tahitian Pearls, Diamond and Amethyst
Amethyst, Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Black Onyx Gold Flower Floral Design Earclips Earrings
Located in New York , NY
Diamond Black Onyx Gold Flower Floral Design Earclips Earrings. The earrings could be worn like
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Fancy colored Diamond Flower Earrings in 18KWB Gold
Located in New York, NY
These stunning floral earrings are surrounded with fancy Champagne and colored diamonds all set in
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Unavailable
H 1.07 in W 0.95 in D 0.83 in Dm 1.07 in
Sea Anemone White and Black Diamond Flower Earrings in White Gold 18K
By Knauf Jewels
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Diamond Flower Earrings white diamonds 1.01 cts H/Si black diamonds 0.91 cts 18k whitegold
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
Blooming Green Tsavorite Black White Diamond Pavé Flower 18K Gold Clip Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Metal: 18K Gold, 29.818 g White Diamond: 0.83 ct Black Diamond: 1.90 ct Tsavorite: 3.75 ct For
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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
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
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
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable
W 0.79 in L 0.87 in
Manpriya B Slice, Black, Yellow Diamond 18K Gold Flower Clip-On Stud Earrings
By Manpriya B
Located in London, GB
vintage inspired floral design with slice diamond petals surrounding a centre of black diamonds. Five
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Paolo Piovan Black, Brown Diamonds and Garnet 18 Karat Gold Flower Earrings
By Paolo Piovan Gioielli
Located in Padova, Padova
Earrings in 18kt rose gold which set Black Diamonds for ct. 3,10, Fancy Brown Diamonds for ct. 3,25
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
18 Karat Pink Gold Pink Diamond and Black Pearl Flower Earclips
Located in New York, NY
Flowers: 176 pink round diamonds - 4.89cts , 2 white round diamonds .37cts Drops: 48 pink round
Diamond, 18k Gold
Yellow Diamond Studs with Black and White Mother-of-Pearl Flower Jackets
By Helen Ringus
Located in TRYON, NC
The yellow diamond centesr total 1 ct. They are set in a 14 kt White gold Halo style setting with
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18ct Yellow Gold, Black Diamond, Amethyst and Jasper Flower Earrings
By Tessa Packard
Located in London, GB
18ct yellow gold, black diamond, amethyst and hand-carved jasper earrings One-of-a-kind Hallmarked
Amethyst, Black Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Starr & Frost Diamond Platinum Flower Earrings
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in London, GB
A pair of Art Deco diamond flower earrings, by Black, Starr & Frost, set with two old-cut diamonds
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Black Pearl Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Earrings in shape of flower, finely crafted in platinum with black pearls in the middle and
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Black Enamel White Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of 10 karat yellow gold screw-back earrings designed as flowers, each with 12 black enamel
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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
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
1.20ctw Black White Diamond Flower Teardrop Dangle Earrings 18k White Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
- I Clarity - SI2 - I1 - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 1ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - Black
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Lavender Jade, Black Onyx, Diamond And Platinum Flower Earrings
Located in London, GB
flower shaped surround, with pavé set, old-cut diamond petals and black onyx spacers, mounted in platinum
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum
Lustrous Black Pearl Blue Sapphire White Diamond Gold Flower Petal Earrings
By Anuj Shah
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a Kind Handcrafted Flower Petal Earrings featuring gorgeous black pearls, 1.33 total carats
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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in L 0.4 in
.925 Sterling Silver 1/4 Carat Color Treated Black Diamond Flower Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
silver halo sits a flower inspired black diamond cluster set in black rhodium prongs. A simple and
Diamond, Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
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H 0.32 in W 0.32 in L 0.32 in
.925 Sterling Silver 1/4 Carat Color Treated Black Diamond Flower Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
collection, these .925 sterling earrings boast 0.25 carat total weight of treated black diamonds with seven
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Gerard Black Pearl and Diamond Flower Earrings in 18k White Gold
By Gerard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gerard earrings featuring 2 9mm black pearls surrounded by 60 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling
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Roberto Coin 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Black Enamel Flower Omega Back Earrings
By Roberto Coin
Located in Southampton, PA
, decorated with black enamel and with sparkling diamonds that weigh 0.60 carats in total.
Diamond, White Gold
Simon G Black and White Diamond Earrings
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Towson, MD
white diamond earrings measuring 33.5mm long x 22mm wide and set with eleven round black diamonds in
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
Memento Half Diamond Black Enamel Flower Dangle Earring in Yellow Gold Small
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
is a luxurious and modern representation of classical motifs. This collection features diamond
Sold
W 1.38 in L 1.58 in
Pink Coral Diamond Yellow Sapphire Yellow Gold "Bee on Flower" Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
have 1.10 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.14 Carats of Black Brilliant
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire,...
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W 1.38 in L 1.58 in
Pink Coral Diamond Yellow Sapphire Yellow Gold "Bee on Flower" Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.14 Carats of Black Diamonds. These Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Black Diamond, Sapphire,...
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W 1.38 in L 1.58 in
Pink Coral Diamond Yellow Sapphire Yellow Gold "Bee on Flower" Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.14 Carats of Black Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire,...
Rose Flower Shaped Fancy Black & White Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This early 20th-century rose-shaped black and white diamond earring is a striking testament to the
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Flower-shape Raw Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.90 ctw Raw Diamond Flower Stud Earrings set in 18k vermeil and Oxidized Sterling Silver. The Stud
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Carved Black Onyx And Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Carved Black Onyx And Diamond Estate Flower Earrings These sculptural earrings are designed as a
Egg-shape Marquis Faux Diamond Flower Clip-on Black Rhodium Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Egg-shape Clip-on Black Rhodium Earrings handset with Faux Diamond Cubic Zirconia. The
Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Stefan Hafner 18k White Gold Diamond Flower Earrings
By Stefan Hafner
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Stefan Hafner Flower Earrings 18K White Gold Black&White Diamonds: 3.11ctw
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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H 0.88 in W 0.69 in
Egg-shape Marquis Faux Diamond Flower Clip-on Black Rhodium Earrings (1 earring
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Egg-shape Clip-on Black Rhodium Earrings handset with Faux Diamond Cubic Zirconia. The
Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Ruchi New York Floral C Shape Black And White Diamond Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
Organic Forms Collection Three Flower C shape black and white Diamond earrings set in 18K white
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Vintage Faux Ruby & Diamond Crystal Flower Earrings In Silver 1990s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Vintage Ruby Crystal Flower Earrings. Stunning craftsmanship. Created in solid sterling silver and
Sterling Silver
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W 1.38 in L 1.58 in
Pink Coral Diamond Yellow Sapphire Yellow Gold "Bee on Flower" Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.14 Carats of Black Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire,...
Stefan Hafner Gold Black White Diamond Flower Earrings
By Stefan Hafner
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of Stefan Hafner flower 18k gold earrings, set with approx. 0.40ctw in white and black
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond Flower with Black / White Mother of Pearl White Gold Earrings
Located in Surfside, FL
Diamond flower earrings in 18k white gold with approximately 0.60 carats in G-H color, VS clarity
18k Gold, White Gold
Roberto Coin Princess Flower Diamonds Black Jade 18k Rose Gold Earrings
By Roberto Coin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These absolutely breathtaking Princess Flower earrings from Roberto Coin are not just visually
Vintage Black Opal Flower Earrings with Diamonds in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Vintage black Opal flower earrings in 14k yellow and white Gold featuring 12 oval black Opals with
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1.02 Carat Black Diamond Flower Design 14 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Cuties! These simple and versatile earrings have 14 Black Round Cut Diamonds that weigh
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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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The classic circle has appeared in countless variations over the centuries.