Leon Mege Art Deco Style Black Pearl and Diamonds French Wire Earrings
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
We are presenting you with the magnificent Art Deco-style diamond chandeliers set with French-cut diamonds. High-luster black South Sea Pearls are flexing their mussels for your enjo...
Diamond, Black Pearl, Platinum
Cartier Burmese Sapphire and diamond earrings, French, 1988.
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Marked white gold and platinum, numbered 'T02507', signed 'Cartier', Makers mark for Jean Claude Janot for Cartier.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
Sophia D Blue Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Earrings in Platinum
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco style platinum earrings made and designed by Sophia D that features a blue sapphire center weighing 3.30 carats with surrounding sapphires weighing 5.88 carats and diamonds ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 1.00 Carat Sapphire and 1.20 Carat Diamond Platinum Earrings Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of antique Art Deco 1.00 carat sapphire and 1.20 carat diamond, platinum and 14 karat white gold set earrings; part of our diverse antique sapphire earring...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
1920s Important Art Deco Natural Pearl Diamond Platinum Clip-On Earrings
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A fine and important pair of Art Deco Natural Saltwater Pearl and Diamond Earclips, ca. 1920s. The earrings are very beautifully made in the design of the lily of the valley flower. ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Platinum
$11,988Sale Price / set|20% Off
GARRARD & CO 1930 Art Deco Platinum Clips Earrings 4.38 Cts VS Diamonds & Rubies
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Miami, FL
Condition: The overall condition of this pair of Garrard & Co. earrings is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
Earrings Rubies and Diamonds, circa 1950 in Yellow 18 Carat Gold Platinum
Located in Paris, FR
Clip-on earrings for pierced ears featuring stylized leaves with a twisted gold outline in 18 kt yellow gold and platinum. Each clip holds eight diamonds: one of approximately 0.1 ca...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Platinum
20th Century Pink Sapphire 18 Karat yellow Gold Platinum Lever Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. Charming lever-back earrings, adorned on the front with a modern claw-cut brilliant-cut diamond that supports a gold ...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
$7,880Sale Price / set|20% Off
Raymond Yard 1935 Art Deco Earrings In Platinum With 3.09 Ctw Rubies Diamonds
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Miami, FL
These rare and elegant earrings were carefully crafted with circular shapes in solid .900/.999 platinum with high polished finish.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Earclips, France, circa 1950s
Located in Zurich, CH
Charming 18 karat yellow gold and platinum diamond earclips, France, circa 1950s. Delightful earclips of slightly bombé, scroll design, each pavé-set with brilliant- and single-cut...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$11,188Sale Price / set|20% Off
FFRENCH ART DECO Paris 1940 Clips Earrings in Platinum with 1.56 Ctw in Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Condition: The overall condition of these French art-deco earrings are excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
French Belle Époque GIA 5.05ctw Old European cut Diamonds Plat 18K Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Bezel Set shimmering Old European cut Diamonds swing and sway and sparkle from diamond-set foliate design tops in these wonderful wearable classic Edwardian era ear pendants hand fab...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
18k Gold Turquoise Ruby & Diamond Vintage Brooch and Earrings Set French Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Details & Measurements: Origin: France Period: Circa 1960s Suite: Matching brooch and pair of earrings Metal: 18K yellow gold (stamped with French eagle for 18 karat gold), platinum ...
Diamond, Turquoise, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Pear Shape Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite pair by Van Cleef & Arpels, these Pear Shape Diamond Earrings embody the brand's commitment to elegance and exceptional craftsmanship. Featuring two stunning pear-sh...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Attributed Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Created in France in the 1920s, these hoop earrings are set with onyx and diamonds.
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Mellerio Platinum 4.60 ct Diamond Wing Earclips Gorgeous!
By Mellerio
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Ear Clips by Renowned Parisian Jeweler Mellerio Feature Round and Baguette Diamonds in a Custom Wing Design Designed as Climber Earring, worn high on the ear Length of each ...
Diamond, Platinum
1970s Diamond Platinum Ear clips
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted French diamond platinum clip-on earrings from ca 1970.
Diamond, Platinum
French 1940s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leaf Clip-on Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
Earring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum, dog head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Original Art Deco Aquamarine Drop Earrings, Circa 1925
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Art Deco Aquamarine Drop Earrings, Circa 1925 These exquisite drop earrings are a classic example of Art Deco craftsmanship, showcasing clean lines, symmetry, and geometric elegance.
Aquamarine, Platinum, 18k Gold
Contemporary 12.32ct Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
Located in London, GB
Each stone has been claw set into a platinum earring with French backs to keep them secure on the ear.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Drop Earrings, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
Earrings marked platinum, butterflies marked 18 carat gold, stamped 'Brevete' (patented), indistinct marker's mark, French, circa 1930.
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Platinum Ear Clips
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Gorgeous diamond, ruby and sapphire half hoop ear clips. 64 diamonds weigh approximately 1.70 carats. With French hallmarks. Platinum Metal Type: Platinum Stamped or Tested Metal W...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Edwardian Belle Époque Diamond and Natural Pearl Drop Earrings, Circa 1910
Located in Roma, RM
Graceful and unmistakably elegant, these antique drop earrings date to the Belle Époque period, circa 1910, and embody the refined craftsmanship that defined the finest jewelry of th...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Cartier Sapphire and Diamond Flower Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Sapphire and Diamond Flower Earrings Pair of Ear-Clips Gold, Platinum, Sapphires, Diamonds Cartier, circa 1955 Each featuring a flower of openwork gold wires, centering on f...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
$52,500
Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These curvaceous French Late Art Deco platinum flower earrings, with over fourteen carats of diamonds, possess all the glamour of Hollywood's golden age.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Exceptional Cartier Art Deco Cushion cuts diamond earrings app. 5 ct each
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This extraordinary pair of platinum Cartier signed Art Deco era clip-on earrings features an approximately 5 carat cushion cut diamond surrounded by approximately 4 carats of rose cu...
Diamond, Platinum
Spectacular Colombian Vivid Green Emerald Diamond and Pearl Chandelier Earrings
Located in Dallas, TX
The diamonds are of fine white color (F,G,H) and fine clarity (VVS to VS) and weigh an impressive 9 carats in total. Not only are these earrings opulent due to large emerald gems an...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Burmese Ruby and Diamond Earrings
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
These magnificent Burmese Ruby and Diamond earrings feature approximately 12 carats of pear shaped vibrant red rubies surrounded by 9 carats of fine quality diamonds E/F color and VS...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Mauboussin Ruby & Diamond Earrings
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Mauboussin Ruby & Diamond Earrings Made circa 1920 A pair of platinum earrings each set with 1 old European cut diamond, 1 baguette cut diamond, 5 round cut diamonds, and 1...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Lacloche Frères Important Art Deco Burma Ruby Diamond Earrings and Clip Brooches
By Lacloche Freres
Located in Dallas, TX
The rubies are certified by GIA lab as Burma geographic origin and no heat treatment. - Lavish dimensions, 1.8in (4.6cm) length and 1.4in (3.6cm) width each, give this pair great pre...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Blooming Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Artist: Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris Country: France Circa: 1980s Size: 1” diameter Materials: 104 Circular-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 17.00 carats); Platinum; 18K White gol...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
1970s French Ruby Diamond Flower Ear Clips
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Ear clips made in France set with old mine and Old European Cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.90 carats, and 42 rubies weighing approximately 2.25 carats. The diamonds are set in...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
French, Convertible 'Double Clip', Diamond Floral Spray Brooch and Ear Clips
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A very fine and versatile French platinum brooch pin with detachable dress pins and ear-clips.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Cartier 'Panthère' Sapphire and Diamond Ear Clips - Large
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: 9.50 cts. Color/Clarity: F-G-VVS-VS Size: Large model, approx. 1.25" x 1.25" Creator: Cartier, French Metal: Platinum Weight: 34 grams Period: 1980s Condition: Used - P...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Spray Diamond Platinum Necklace and Earrings Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Diamond Necklace & Earrings Set by Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
A pair of French Art Deco diamond and sapphire crescent earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of French Art Deco diamond and sapphire crescent earrings, each earring in the form of a crescent centrally set with a square-cut sapphire estimated to weigh 0.3 carats with t...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Pair of Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of Edwardian pearl and diamond drop earrings, each earring a run of eight old brilliant-cut diamonds estimated to weigh a total of 1 carat, each millegrain rubover-set in pla...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold, Silver
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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