Roberto Coin Princess Flower Diamond 18K Rose Gold Earrings
By Robert Coin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Roberto Coin Princess Flower Clip Earrings Beautiful Round Brilliant Diamonds The Flower is ~ 20mm Omega Clip Backs 9.2 grams 18kt Rose Gold Excellent Pre-Owned Condition We Guarante...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Diamond Bridal Stud Earring Flower in14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Stud Earring 14k Gold Natural Diamond Bridal Earring Flower Diamond Stud Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k 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 Natural small Diamonds approx 0.52 carat Natural Pink sapphire appox 0.07 carat (2.0mm)...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Emerald Carved with Carved Flower and Diamonds Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
These elegant earrings showcase intricately carved emeralds, each featuring delicate floral motifs that highlight the gemstone’s natural beauty and depth. The rich green hue of the e...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,900 / set
Blue Sapphire Flower Diamond Ear Cuff Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These ear cuff is handmade in 18-karat gold and sterling silver. It is set with 1.39 carats blue sapphire, 1.19 and 1.09 carats of glimmering diamonds. Also available in ruby and tsa...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Gold Flower Clover Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Gold Flower Clover Earrings Description: A playful yet refined pair of earrings crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, designed with a clover motif at the surmount set with three heart sh...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Picasso Diamond Platinum Marguerite Flower Stud Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Each earring features a central white diamond, encircled by a floral motif of smaller diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Flower Earrings 1994
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Flushing, NY
PLATINUM SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND FLOWER EARRINGS 1994 1994 COLLECTION Designed as a pair of stylized floral earrings, each centering a round brilliant-cut diamond within petals set wit...
Diamond, Sapphire
14k Solid Gold Flower Diamond Stud Earring Dainty
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Flower Earring Diamond Stud Earring Dainty Diamond Gold Earrings Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unus...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Diamond Flower Dangle Earring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond Flower Dangle Earring 14K Yellow Gold Expensive Earring Mom Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unu...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Victoria Diamond Platinum Flower Earrings 0.92 ct
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Collection: Victoria Style: Diamond Flower Earrings Material: Platinum Gemstones: Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.92 carat Measurements: Approximately 7 × 7 mm Thickne...
Diamond, Platinum
Magnesite, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold Flower Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fashion earrings in 9 kt rose gold structure mounted with a flower of diamonds with a central ruby.
14K Yellow Gold 1.0 Carat Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
You will fall in love with these classic cluster stud earrings. A must have for any serious jewelry collection, these 14k yellow gold earrings boast an impressive 1.0 carat total wei...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt White Gold 2.50ct. Diamond Flower Stud Earrings
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Feminine and elegant is the best way to describe these diamond flower stud earrings. The flower is composed of 5 fancy cut diamond petals and 1 round brilliant diamond in the center...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Prasiolite (Green Amethyst) Dangle Flower Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of flower dangle earrings with prasiolite (green amethyst) gemstones as the flower petals and pave` set diamonds on the leaves and the border.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Flower Drop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k white gold Diamonds: 38 Round Diamonds: 0.78cttw Color: H Clarity: I2 Dimensions: 29.91mm x 6.71mm Weight: 3.4 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Moira 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, with pavé set rubies and diamonds, mounted in 18 carat gold, with silver settings. ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Flower Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, CE
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
Memento All Diamond Flower Stud Earring in Silver
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Collect these pieces with a loved one as a symbol of togetherness and your shared life journey. Flower diameter 10 mm. Earrings, pendants and rings with the same motif are available.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Earrings 18K Gold Hallmarked BA Flower Omega
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Earrings 18K Gold Hallmarked BA Flower Omega This gorgeous pair of estate earrings is finely crafted in solid 18K Yellow gold and blackened gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.60ct Diamond 14.00ct Sapphire Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning pair of 18k white gold flower earrings. The earrings feature lovely oval cut sapphires that weigh approximately 14.00ct.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$588Sale Price / item|35% Off
0.30ct Diamond Flower Bezel Earrings in 14k Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Minimalist diamond flower studs earrings/ floral earrings/ Diamond studs earrings/ Gold studs/ Dainty earrings/ Gifts for her Flower earrings, flower studs, Handmade jewelry, Brides...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Micro Pave Diamond Square Flower Earrings
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Key Features and Specs: Material: 14K White Gold Design: Square flower motif with micro-pavé diamonds Center Diamonds: 4 brilliant round diamonds, 1 mm each Surrounding Diamonds: 24 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Rose Gold Azalea Flower Colored Diamond Earrings
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Azalea Flower Colored Diamond Earrings 20 Diamonds - 0.16 CT 516 Colored Diamonds - 6.63 CT 18K Rose Gold - 21.54 GM Azalea symbolizes passion and feelings of attract...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$525Sale Price / item|35% Off
0.34ct Diamond Flower Prong Earrings in 14k Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Minimalist diamond leaf stud earrings/ floral earrings/ Diamond stud earrings/ Gold studs/ Dainty earrings/ Gifts for her Flower earrings, flower studs, Handmade jewelry, Bridesmaid...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$494Sale Price / item|35% Off
0.10ct Diamond Flower Stud Earrings in 14k Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Minimalist cluster stud earrings/ Flower diamond studs/ Diamond stud earrings/ Gold studs/ Dainty earrings/ Gifts for her Solitaire earrings, flower studs, Handmade jewelry, Bridesm...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$557Sale Price / item|35% Off
0.10ct Diamond Flower Stud Earrings in 18k Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Minimalist cluster stud earrings/ Flower diamond studs/ Diamond studs earrings/ Gold studs/ Dainty earrings/ Gifts for her Solitaire earrings, flower studs, Handmade jewelry, Brides...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
8.7 Carat Total Natural Pink Diamond & Diamond Flower Stud Earrings
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
These captivating floral motif earrings showcase a delightful combination of 18k white and rose gold. Two cushion-cut pink diamonds, totaling 0.90 carats, take center stage, each boa...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Blue Sapphire & Diamonds Flower Stud Earrings
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K white gold flower stud earrings with 12 pear shaped blue sapphires weighing 2.00 carats total and round diamonds weighing 0.18 carat total.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Luro Diamond Green Gold Flower Button Style Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
18k green gold button style round flower earrings with textured background. Designer signed. 2 full cut diamonds, approx. total weight .06cts, F, VS 18k green gold Stamped: CDI...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$640Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold .48 Diamond Flower Stud Post Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are petite flower earrings. They measure 10 mm round.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Howlite Turquoise Flower Earrings with Diamonds and 14k Gold
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Howlite Turquoise Earrings By Jen Proudman Howlite, White Diamonds and 14k Gold We chose Howlite for these earrings so they could be comfortably worn all day, into night. They a...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Diamond Earrings 14K Yellow Gold Leaf Studs Minimalist Flower Women Earrings.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Earrings 14K Yellow Gold Leaf Studs Minimalist Flower Women Earrings.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$564Sale Price / item|35% Off
0.34ct Diamond Flower Prong Earrings in 18k Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Minimalist diamond leaf stud earrings/ floral earrings/ Diamond stud earrings/ Gold studs/ Dainty earrings/ Gifts for her Flower earrings, flower studs, Handmade jewelry, Bridesmaid...
Diamond, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,500Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $25, 000 Fancy Gold Flower Flower Coral Emerald Sapphire Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant White Gold Large Fancy Coral, Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond Earrings. Earrings are comprised of a Gorgeous Fancy Carved Co...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Turquoise & Diamond Flower Motif Stud Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise in an oval, cabochon shape in a flower motif with a center brilliant cut diamond set in 18K gold. Post for pierced ears. The fine jewelry collection is so...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co 0.60ct Diamond Flower Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This is a charming pair of 18k yellow gold earrings by Tiffany & Co. The earrings feature sparkling round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 0.60ct. The color of these diamonds is...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Mogul Flower Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18kyg Diamonds 0.50 cts approx These Candy Blue Topaz and Diamond Earrings are an exquisite statement of luxury and refinement. Crafted with 18 karat yellow gold, each ea...
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
.25 Carat Diamond White Gold Flower Cluster Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond cluster stud earrings. 14 round brilliant cut diamonds in 14k white gold flower settings. 14 round brilliant cut diamonds, G VS approx. .25cts 14k white gold Stamped: 14...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,997Sale Price / item|22% Off
14K Yellow and Rose Gold Diamond "Flower" Earrings with brown diamonds
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow and rose gold "Flower" earrings Specifications: Metal: 14kGold Weight: 5.3 Gr Main Stone: 52 diamonds Weight: 1.00cts.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1.25 Carat Diamond White Gold Flower Stud Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond 1.25 carat flower stud earrings in 18k white gold with 14k round brilliant cut diamonds. 14 round brilliant cut diamonds, G-H VS approx. 1.25cts 18k white gold Stamped: 75...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Flower Cluster Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Natural Diamond Flower Cluster Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold Flower earrings feature a large cluster of prong set Round Brilliant Diamonds surrounded by petals of Pave set Round Bril...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14kt Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Cluster Earrings, 0.75cttw
Located in Derby, NY
Sweet and timeless, these diamond flower cluster earrings make the perfect gift for any occasion.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Flower Pearl Drop Earrings #25939
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Diamond Flower Pearl Drop Earrings- These lovely earrings luminous pearls suspended beneath a floral inspired sparkling diamond cluster, creating elegant movement and...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Jardin Flower Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Diamonds 0.80 carat approx. 18kyg butterfly backs Crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, these earrings sparkle brightly with a total diamond weight of ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold 0.96ctw Diamond Flower Shaped Stud Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold 0.96ctw Diamond Flower Shaped Stud Earrings These stunning Diamond Flower Stud Earrings are in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Aquamarine, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Flower Earrings
Located in Marcianise, CE
Elegant flower earrings in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with little aquamarine in the central part surrounded by little diamonds.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Dangle Drop Flower Earrings #25542
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold and Diamond Dangle Drop Flower Earrings- Elegant and timeless, these 14K white gold drop earrings features a bezel set round diamond with a suspended flower cluster o...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Paper Flowers Diamond 18k Pink Gold Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Au750 PAT.6557220 These Tiffany & Co. Paper Flowers earrings feature the collection’s delicate floral motif accented with diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K White Gold Natural Round & Baguette Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond Clarity: Approximately VS-SI in clarity Diamond Color: Approximately G-H in color Design Details: Flower earrings featuring natural baguette cut and round brilliant cut dia...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$10,348 / set
18k Gold emerald and diamond Drop Flower Earrings
By Malcolm Betts
Located in London, GB
Delicate flower shape drop earrings with 18K gold wire and moveable drop with round emeralds and brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,300 / set
Mabe Pearl and Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Earrings Featuring Two 13mm Round Mabe Pearls Accented by 8 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds of VS Clarity and G Color Totaling 0.16 Carats.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.5 Carats Burmese Ruby and Diamond Flower Stud Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
A flower garden of faceted, oval Burmese Rubies encircled with a border of round, brilliant cut diamonds and a diamond at the center. Rubies total 3.51 carats and the diamonds total...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Fred Leighton Marquise-Cut Flower Diamond Drop Earrings
By Fred Leighton
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful set of leaf-themed diamond drop earrings features four marquise diamonds framed in micro-pave. The total weight of these earrings is approximately 7 carats. These flow...
Diamond, Platinum
Floral diamond studs 14KT screw backs earrings Flower earrings
Located in Jupiter, FL
Floral stud earrings made with beautiful diamonds in a screw back setting for extra security, the earrings are made in 14KT white gold and look fabulous on any ears! GOLD: 14KT gold...
Diamond Flower Pearl Drop Dangly Earrings 14K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Total Weight: 3.4 Grams Pearls Width: 7.2 mm Diamond Total Count: 16 single cut diamonds Diamond Color: G-I Diamond Clarity: SI1 ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pearls, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Flower Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fashion earrings in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a central pearl surrounded by diamonds. These earrings were totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and they are in ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
58.72 Carat Carved Chalcedony Flower Earrings with Diamonds
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Chalcedony Drop Earrings set in 20 Karat Yellow Gold with 58.72-carat Carved Chalcedony, 1.87-carat Sapphire, and 1.27-carat Diamonds. These earrings have been designed from the affi...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Yellow Gold
4.62 Carat Tanzanite & Diamond Flower Set (Earring and Ring)
By Bn Green Star
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A celebration of nature-inspired elegance and exceptional craftsmanship, this exquisite Tanzanite and Diamond suite is designed around the beauty of a blooming flower.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Georgian Diamond Leaf & Flower Day Night Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Georgian in the treasury chest This outstanding pair of Georgian drop earrings are the emblem of what was the fashion for a lady at that time They date 1790 ca, masterfully hand craf...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
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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