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Edwardian French 18k/Platinum Diamond Earrings
Edwardian French 18k/Platinum Diamond Earrings

Edwardian French 18k/Platinum Diamond Earrings

Located in Narberth, PA

A sweet pair of French diamond drop earrings from the Edwardian (ca1910s) era! Crafted in 18k and

Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Vintage French cut Ruby Diamond Platinum Earrings
Vintage French cut Ruby Diamond Platinum Earrings

Vintage French cut Ruby Diamond Platinum Earrings

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Stunning and dressy earrings created in Europe in the 1960's. . The earrings are made of platinum

Category

Vintage 1960s French Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Cartier Diamond Pavé Drop Earrings in Platinum, Circa 2000s, France
Cartier Diamond Pavé Drop Earrings in Platinum, Circa 2000s, France

Cartier Diamond Pavé Drop Earrings in Platinum, Circa 2000s, France

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

effect with every movement. Signed Cartier, numbered, and stamped with French assay marks for platinum

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. France Diamond Platinum Pt950 Clover Stud Earrings
Tiffany & Co. France Diamond Platinum Pt950 Clover Stud Earrings

Tiffany & Co. France Diamond Platinum Pt950 Clover Stud Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Simpsonville, SC

The Tiffany & Co. France Diamond Platinum Pt950 Clover Stud Earrings are a timeless symbol of

Category

Late 20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Elegant French Art Deco Diamond Platinum Line Earrings, Early 20th Century
Elegant French Art Deco Diamond Platinum Line Earrings, Early 20th Century

Elegant French Art Deco Diamond Platinum Line Earrings, Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Elegant French Art Deco period diamond and platinum line earrings Early 20th Century Sophisticated

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco French Natural Red Coral 2.50 Ct Diamond Platinum earrings
Art Deco French Natural Red Coral 2.50 Ct Diamond Platinum earrings

Art Deco French Natural Red Coral 2.50 Ct Diamond Platinum earrings

Located in Napoli, IT

have been hand fabricated of solid Platinum, bearing French hallmarks The striking design artfully

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Platinum

Rosavira Platinum Earrings by Capucine H
Rosavira Platinum Earrings by Capucine H

Rosavira Platinum Earrings by Capucine H

Located in Geneve, CH

Rosavira Platinum Earrings by Capucine H Dimensions: Unique size Materials: Recycled platinum

Category

2010s French Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

French 19th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Dangle Earrings
French 19th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Dangle Earrings

French 19th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Dangle Earrings

Located in Poitiers, FR

For pierced ears. Earring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark, and platinum. Called

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

French 19th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Daisy Earrings
French 19th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Daisy Earrings

French 19th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Daisy Earrings

Located in Poitiers, FR

For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat yellow gold, and platinum. In the shape of a flower, they

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Cartier Platinum Sapphire & Ruby Floral Earrings
Cartier Platinum Sapphire & Ruby Floral Earrings

Cartier Platinum Sapphire & Ruby Floral Earrings

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Platinum Sapphire & Ruby Floral Earrings Description: These striking Cartier earrings

Category

20th Century French Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

French Retro Period Platinum, Pearl, and Diamond Drop Earrings
French Retro Period Platinum, Pearl, and Diamond Drop Earrings

French Retro Period Platinum, Pearl, and Diamond Drop Earrings

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

An exceptional pair of platinum, diamond and South Sea Pearl Retro period clip earrings. The ear

Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Platinum PT900 Ruby & Diamond Earrings
Platinum PT900 Ruby & Diamond Earrings

Platinum PT900 Ruby & Diamond Earrings

Located in Sydney, NSW

Platinum PT900 Ruby & Diamond Earrings These platinum earrings make a bold statement with their

Category

2010s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum 2.9ct Diamond Drop Earrings
Art Deco Platinum 2.9ct Diamond Drop Earrings

Art Deco Platinum 2.9ct Diamond Drop Earrings

Located in Braintree, GB

A pair of 1920s Art Deco platinum earrings each set with three old-cut diamonds in graduated bezel

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage French 1950s Snake Earrings 18k Gold Platinum Blue Enamel Gemstones
Vintage French 1950s Snake Earrings 18k Gold Platinum Blue Enamel Gemstones

Vintage French 1950s Snake Earrings 18k Gold Platinum Blue Enamel Gemstones

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

with character. These French snake earrings are made of 18 karat yellow gold, platinum and set with

Category

Vintage 1950s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Platinum Fleurette Flower Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Platinum Fleurette Flower Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Platinum Fleurette Flower Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

Platinum Diamond Fleurette Flower Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels. The Van Cleef & Arpels Platinum

Category

20th Century French Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Panthere Diamond Onyx Platinum Large Hoop Earrings
Cartier Panthere Diamond Onyx Platinum Large Hoop Earrings

Cartier Panthere Diamond Onyx Platinum Large Hoop Earrings

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

These exquisite Panthere de Cartier large hoop earrings are crafted in platinum and pavé-set with

Category

Vintage 1980s French Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

French Cut Aquamarine Earrings (Approx. 2.3-Carats) Ruby Halo, Platinum
French Cut Aquamarine Earrings (Approx. 2.3-Carats) Ruby Halo, Platinum

French Cut Aquamarine Earrings (Approx. 2.3-Carats) Ruby Halo, Platinum

Located in New York, NY

lustrous platinum, these earrings exude sophistication, offering a perfect balance of color and refinement

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Ruby, Platinum

French Cut Aquamarine Earrings (Approx. 2.3-Carats) Sapphire Halo, Platinum
French Cut Aquamarine Earrings (Approx. 2.3-Carats) Sapphire Halo, Platinum

French Cut Aquamarine Earrings (Approx. 2.3-Carats) Sapphire Halo, Platinum

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite pair of earrings showcases two vibrant round aquamarines, each possessing remarkable

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Colombian Emerald Drop Earrings
Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Colombian Emerald Drop Earrings

Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Colombian Emerald Drop Earrings

Located in Braintree, GB

A pair of Art Deco platinum earrings crafted circa 1920s, set with old European cut diamonds and

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1950s/1960s Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond Cluster Earrings Platinum Gold French
1950s/1960s Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond Cluster Earrings Platinum Gold French

1950s/1960s Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond Cluster Earrings Platinum Gold French

Located in Lisbon, PT

platinum and 18kt white gold, French import marks, 1950s/1960s. Each of the earrings features an oval

Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Cartier  ‘Panthere’  Diamond & Sapphire Creole Hoop Earrings In Platinum.
Cartier  ‘Panthere’  Diamond & Sapphire Creole Hoop Earrings In Platinum.

Cartier ‘Panthere’ Diamond & Sapphire Creole Hoop Earrings In Platinum.

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Diamond And Sapphire ‘Panthere’ Creole Hoop Earrings In Platinum. These clip on hoop

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Belle Époque Platinum Diamond and Natural Pearl Drop Earrings
Belle Époque Platinum Diamond and Natural Pearl Drop Earrings

Belle Époque Platinum Diamond and Natural Pearl Drop Earrings

Located in Braintree, GB

Elegant platinum Belle Époque drop earrings featuring old-cut diamonds and natural saltwater pearls

Category

Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

South sea pearls and diamonds earrings in platinum
South sea pearls and diamonds earrings in platinum

South sea pearls and diamonds earrings in platinum

Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL

South sea pearls and diamonds earrings in platinum. These graceful platinum south sea pearls and

Category

Early 2000s French Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Drop Earrings France
Art Deco Diamond Drop Earrings France

Art Deco Diamond Drop Earrings France

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1920s, 18k and Platinum, France. The two brilliant white .95 carat diamonds make this pair of

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1890s Belle Epoque Diamond Ruby Platinum Yellow Gold Earrings
1890s Belle Epoque Diamond Ruby Platinum Yellow Gold Earrings

1890s Belle Epoque Diamond Ruby Platinum Yellow Gold Earrings

Located in New York, NY

A rare Belle Epoque drop earrings featuring natural round old-mine diamond center stones - weighing

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

French Amethyst Turquoise and Diamond Earrings
French Amethyst Turquoise and Diamond Earrings

French Amethyst Turquoise and Diamond Earrings

Located in Geneva, CH

. 2.60 carats on Platinum and Yellow Gold 18K Ear-Pendants. French marks. Rare and Significant length

Category

Late 20th Century French Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Statement Diamond Ruby Flame Gold and Platinum Cuff French Clip Earrings
Vintage Statement Diamond Ruby Flame Gold and Platinum Cuff French Clip Earrings

Vintage Statement Diamond Ruby Flame Gold and Platinum Cuff French Clip Earrings

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Oscar Worthy Diamond and Red Ruby Flame French Clip Earrings

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Platinum Jean Vitau 9.50cttw Diamond Clip-On Earrings Circa 1970's
Platinum Jean Vitau 9.50cttw Diamond Clip-On Earrings Circa 1970's

Platinum Jean Vitau 9.50cttw Diamond Clip-On Earrings Circa 1970's

By Jean Vitau

Located in New York, NY

and colored stones. These 1970s estate diamond platinum earrings make a great gift because of their

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Paris GIA Certified 7.89 Carat Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings
Cartier Paris GIA Certified 7.89 Carat Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings

Cartier Paris GIA Certified 7.89 Carat Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings

By Cartier

Located in Stamford, CT

, VS1-SI1 clarity. Excellent brilliance. Earring back stamped: 950 Tested: Platinum 8.9 grams Hallmark

Category

Early 20th Century French Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Late Art Deco Diamond Clip Earrings (c. 1930s)
Platinum Late Art Deco Diamond Clip Earrings (c. 1930s)

Platinum Late Art Deco Diamond Clip Earrings (c. 1930s)

Located in Braintree, GB

A striking pair of late Art Deco platinum clip earrings, designed with sculptural scrollwork and

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian diamond Dutch rose-cut long earrings 1.10 ct, platinum and gold
Edwardian diamond Dutch rose-cut long earrings 1.10 ct, platinum and gold

Edwardian diamond Dutch rose-cut long earrings 1.10 ct, platinum and gold

Located in PARIS, FR

Art Deco diamond earrings in 18 karat gold and platinum. Art Deco sleeper earrings set with a large

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Certified Natural Pearls and Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings
Art Deco Certified Natural Pearls and Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings

Art Deco Certified Natural Pearls and Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings

Located in Lucerne, CH

Beautiful Art Déco drop earrings in platinum 950. The jewel is set with one white and one gray

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Cluster Platinum Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Cluster Platinum Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Cluster Platinum Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Greenwich, CT

pair of Diamond cluster earrings is just perfect to showcase the beauty of the Diamonds. Comprised of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Caresse D'Orchidees Diamond Flower Earrings in Platinum
Cartier Caresse D'Orchidees Diamond Flower Earrings in Platinum

Cartier Caresse D'Orchidees Diamond Flower Earrings in Platinum

By Cartier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

platinum. Each earring measures approximately 25mm tall by 22mm wide. Numbered and signed Cartier with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

French Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
French Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Earrings

French Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Earrings

Located in Poitiers, FR

For pierced ears. Pair of platinum earrings, dog head hallmark and 18 carat white gold, eagle head

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...

French 2.00ct Old Cut Diamond Earrings, c.1910s
French 2.00ct Old Cut Diamond Earrings, c.1910s

French 2.00ct Old Cut Diamond Earrings, c.1910s

Located in London, GB

These beautiful diamond earrings were crafted by hand in France in the 1910s. At the bottom of each

Category

Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

20th Century Hematite Diamonds Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
20th Century Hematite Diamonds Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings

20th Century Hematite Diamonds Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings

Located in Poitiers, FR

Earrings in 18 karats yellow gold, owl hallmark, and platinum, mascaron hallmark. Beautiful

Category

20th Century French Belle Époque Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Drop Earrings with Natural Pearls & Old Cut Diamonds, c.1920s
Art Deco Platinum Drop Earrings with Natural Pearls & Old Cut Diamonds, c.1920s

Art Deco Platinum Drop Earrings with Natural Pearls & Old Cut Diamonds, c.1920s

Located in Braintree, GB

An elegant pair of Art Deco drop earrings dating to the 1920s, beautifully handcrafted in platinum

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Boucheron Diamond Earrings, French, circa 1960
Boucheron Diamond Earrings, French, circa 1960

Boucheron Diamond Earrings, French, circa 1960

By Boucheron

Located in London, GB

tested platinum, signed 'Boucheron Paris', maker's mark R*S, French, circa 1960. Please note shipping to

Category

Vintage 1960s French Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Belperron Mid-Century Platinum Square-Cut Diamond Fan Earrings
Belperron Mid-Century Platinum Square-Cut Diamond Fan Earrings

Belperron Mid-Century Platinum Square-Cut Diamond Fan Earrings

By Suzanne Belperron

Located in New York, NY

), mounted in platinum, maker's mark for Darde & Fils for Herz-Belperron, French, ca. 1950. This pair of

Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Earrings, 1960s. AOC
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Earrings, 1960s. AOC

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Earrings, 1960s. AOC

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

, stamped. The white metal has been tested for platinum. Made in France circa 1963. Measurements: 0.74

Category

Vintage 1960s French Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

French Art Deco Lapis, Jadeite and Diamond Pendant Earrings
French Art Deco Lapis, Jadeite and Diamond Pendant Earrings

French Art Deco Lapis, Jadeite and Diamond Pendant Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Made circa 1925, these Art Deco platinum, lapis, and jadeite pendant earrings were created in Paris

Category

Early 20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

French 19th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Daisy Earrings
French 19th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Daisy Earrings

French 19th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Daisy Earrings

Located in Poitiers, FR

Earrings in 18 karats yellow gold and platinum. Elegant antique drop earrings, they feature a row

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arples Platinum Floral Earrings Ruby, Emerald, Sapphires Diamonds
Van Cleef & Arples Platinum Floral Earrings Ruby, Emerald, Sapphires Diamonds

Van Cleef & Arples Platinum Floral Earrings Ruby, Emerald, Sapphires Diamonds

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

-rare earrings are made from platinum and weigh 16.58 total grams. Include 12Colombian Emeralds (0.84ctw

Category

Vintage 1950s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

French vintage angel skin coral diamond 18k yellow gold earrings
French vintage angel skin coral diamond 18k yellow gold earrings

French vintage angel skin coral diamond 18k yellow gold earrings

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

classic combination of 18k yellow gold and platinum, the earrings reflect traditional French construction

Category

Vintage 1970s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

GUILLEMIN & SOULAINE Paris Convertible Earrings In 18Kt Gold Platinum & Diamonds
GUILLEMIN & SOULAINE Paris Convertible Earrings In 18Kt Gold Platinum & Diamonds

GUILLEMIN & SOULAINE Paris Convertible Earrings In 18Kt Gold Platinum & Diamonds

Located in Miami, FL

earrings are excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold or the platinum. The

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold

Cartier Burmese Sapphire and diamond earrings, French, 1988.
Cartier Burmese Sapphire and diamond earrings, French, 1988.

Cartier Burmese Sapphire and diamond earrings, French, 1988.

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

Cartier Paris Burmese Sapphire and diamond earrings. A matching pair, each centrally set with an

Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum

Leon Mege Art Deco Style Black Pearl and Diamonds French Wire Earrings
Leon Mege Art Deco Style Black Pearl and Diamonds French Wire Earrings

Leon Mege Art Deco Style Black Pearl and Diamonds French Wire Earrings

By Leon Mege

Located in New York, NY

Sea pearls The earrings are approx. 60 mm (2 1/4") in length Diamond studied French wire

Category

2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Platinum

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French Platinum Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of french platinum earrings available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of platinum, gold and 18k gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 1205 vintage editions and 263 modern creations to choose from as well. 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. Pieces in our collection of french platinum earrings made by Art Deco jewelers — as well as those associated with contemporary — are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier and Tiffany & Co. produced popular versions that are worth a look. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of diamond versions from the 932 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A selection of round cut, old european cut and brilliant cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our french platinum earrings for sale are for women, but there are 239 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are French Platinum Earrings?

On average, french platinum earrings at 1stDibs sell for $9,963, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $1,046,250 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

Questions About French Platinum Earrings
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    Yes, platinum can be good for earrings. Many people love the cool color and sleek appearance of platinum, and the metal can be beautiful on its own or used as a setting for gemstones. Platinum is unlikely to tarnish, fade or require refinishing as it ages, and it is fairly resistant to scratches as well. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of platinum earrings.
  • French wire in earrings is a type of back that features a curved hook that goes through your ear. The hook is open at the back, and the earring can sit on the earlobe without an earring back.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    A French clasp earring is a pierced earring with a uniquely designed backing. Specifically, the French clasp is a curved wire mounted on a hinge that fits over the post after you insert the earring. Also called the French clip, the hardware helps to keep earrings from rotating or bending in a piercing. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of French clip earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    French clip earrings are a type of earring with a specific backing. The design is typically characterized by an open wire clip with a hinge that swings shut to fit over the post and rest against the back of the earlobe. A benefit of the French clip is that it helps to keep earrings from bending or shifting during wear. Explore a large selection of French clip earrings on 1stDibs.