30 Carat Mystery Set Ruby & Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Emerging from the realm of exceptional craftsmanship comes a pair of earrings that epitomize opulence and artistic mastery. Exquisitely forged in the ethereal luminescence of 18k whi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
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 and set with round brilliant, single and baguette cuts diamonds and natural French c...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby, Diamond and Sapphire French Huggie Earrings
Located in Denver, CO
Each earring is set with ten single cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.50 carats in the middle, flanked on each side by ten round rubies and ten blue round sapphires set in 18kt w...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
French Mid-Century Ruby and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Created by the workshop of woman jeweler Raymonde Muse Sarrazy, Paris, these platinum, ruby, and diamond earrings date from the 1960s–1970s.
Diamond, Ruby
18 Karat Gold, Ruby and Diamond Chandelier Lever Back Pierced Earrings, French
Located in North Miami, FL
These stunning pair of French pierced lever back earrings are hallmarked and incredibly well made of 18 K Gold, rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
French Cut Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Style Stud White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Elevate Your Everyday Elegance with Our French Cut Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Stud Earrings, brilliantly crafted in luxurious 14K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,800 / set
Fred Paris Ruby Diamond Earrings
By Fred Paris
Located in Darnestown, MD
Graceful and elegant ruby and diamond earrings by Fred Paris. Each earring is centered with an oval cabochon ruby weighing slightly more than one carat. Eleven VS1 diamonds surround ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
French 1.97 Carat Diamond Ruby Emerald and Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
These stunning French gemstone earrings are supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings These glamorous earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels exude timeless sophistication. Featuring rich cabochon rubies framed by dazz...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
French Cut Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Earrings & Ring Jewelry White Gold Set
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Elevate Your Everyday Elegance with Our French Cut Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Jewelry Set, brilliantly crafted in luxurious 14K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
French Cut Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Stud Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elevate Your Everyday Elegance with Our French Cut Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Stud Earrings, brilliantly crafted in luxurious 14K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold Natural 1.82ct Pink Ruby Diamond Pear Drop Earrings French Hook
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A pair of exquisite pear-shaped ruby and diamond cluster earrings. Crafted in 18ct yellow gold, these earrings each features a pear faceted, rich pink/reddish natural ruby, to a bril...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$15,600Sale Price|20% Off
6.80 Carat Ruby Diamond Hoop Earrings Oval Cut Rubies 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
6.80 Carat Ruby Diamond Hoop Earrings Oval Cut Rubies 14K White Gold Rubies Weight: 6.80 Carats (Oval Cut) Diamonds Weight: 2.04 Carats Vibrant and luxurious, these 14K white gold ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
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
French Cut Red Pink Ruby Diamond Halo Heart Shaped Stud 14K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Carry love with you always when you wear these luminous heart shape ruby and diamond earrings. These simple yet meaningful heart earrings are an ideal gift for the one you love.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby, Diamond and Gold Channel Set Earrings, 1995
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage ruby, diamond and gold hoop earrings, set with square-cut diamonds and French-cut and square-cut rubies, in single channel set, octagonal, half hoops, mounted in go...
Diamond, Ruby
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
Rose Gold Earrings with Natural Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
These exquisite earrings are crafted in 18 karat rose gold, blending the soft warmth of the metal with the brilliance of natural diamonds and the rich color of fine rubies. The desig...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French 1950s Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Clip Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
Feminine, each ear clip represents a flower with turbulent petals edged with a pattern set with small 8/8 cut diamonds. The heart is formed by small bezel-set cabochon rubies.
Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
Our opinion : Precious and easy to wear, these ruby and diamond earrings will brighten up any outfit.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby and Diamond Gazelle Hoop Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby and Diamond Gazelle Hoop Earrings Description: These elegant hoop earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels from 1986 showcase a central row of square-cut rubies border...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron Ruby And Diamond Earrings Day & Night Vintage Jewelry
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Both wearable and expressive, this Day to Night pair reflects Boucheron’s signature exceptional design and thoughtful approach to wearability. The French vintage earrings are made o...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$52,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
6.55 Carat Ruby Diamond Dangle Earrings, 18K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
These elegant earrings feature an estimated total of approximately 6.50 carats of richly colored natural rubies, beautifully complemented by fine white diamonds that enhance their br...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond & Ruby Antique Style Drop 14K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
When worn, the black enamel forms a beautiful contrast, which makes the diamonds and ruby stand out even more. These Art-Deco style earrings bring class and color. 14K White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
$22,400Sale Price|20% Off
Pink Gold Ruby Earrings
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
18 k Pink Gold Ruby: 14.83 ct Fancy Yellow Diamonds: 2.65 ct White Diamonds: 0.65 ct Made in France Natural Ruby Natural Pink & White Diamonds Length: 4.8 cm Weight: 17.98 gr.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Round Diamond & French Cut Red Pink Ruby Art Deco Style Stud White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Created in adorned with French cut ruby and round diamonds the design is reminiscent of a Ferris Wheel, they have a beautiful elegant feel to them and sit comfortably on the ear.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Long Moonstone Ruby Diamonds White Gold Single Mono Earring
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
14K white gold mono earring with natural moonstone, ruby and diamond moonstone origin - Sri-Lanka ruby origin - Thailand earring length - 2.52 in / 64 mm earring weight - 5.53 grams ...
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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 1.71 and 1.78 carats respectively. Framed by bezel-set and calibre-cut pink 1mm ru...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$6,398Sale Price|20% Off
New 18k White Gold 3.24ctw GIA Diamond w/ French Cut Ruby Halo Stud Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - VS2/SI1 Clarity - H/I Color - 1.82ctw (exact)** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** Nu...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
French Alexandre Reza Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Dangling Earrings, 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pair of French Alexandre Reza Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Dangling Earrings made in 18K Gold.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earring in 18 karat yellow and white gold. These yellow gold studs represent 2 links, one in yellow gold, the other in white gold set with 3 diamonds, in the center...
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Athena’s Spear Earring, 18-carat yellow gold, ruby and diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
Influential alongside Zeus, Athena provides her advice to the king of the gods, who takes no action without consulting her. As Zeus’ favourite daughter, she enjoys a privileged posit...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold French Back Half Hoop Ruby and Diamond Earrings
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat White Gold French Back Half Hoop Ruby And Diamond Earrings 0.25 total diamond weight. 5.7 grams total weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Retro 1950s 14K White Gold Diamond & Ruby Scroll Earrings, 2 Ct Dia & 1 Ct Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
This pairing of bright diamonds with precisely cut rubies is a signature of mid-century French jewelry.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
New Turquoise Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
Total weight : 8,6 g approximately. New earring. Our opinion : The harmony of intense turquoise blue, brilliant diamonds and intense rubies is original.
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Artemis’ Bow Earring (left), 18-carat red gold rubies and diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
Artemis is the goddess of hunting, wilderness and fertility. Symbol of strength and victory, Artemis’ bow represents, through its arrow, the apprenticeship of the civilized human, fr...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Artemis’ Bow Earring (right), 18-carat red gold rubies and diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
Artemis is the goddess of hunting, wilderness and fertility. Symbol of strength and victory, Artemis’ bow represents, through its arrow, the apprenticeship of the civilized human, fr...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Statement Diamond Ruby Flame Gold and Platinum Cuff French Clip Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Oscar Worthy Diamond and Red Ruby Flame French Clip Earrings. Securely Hand set with Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, weighing approx. 3.90tcw and Red Rubies, approx. 3....
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$22,800Sale Price|20% Off
9.14 Carat Ruby and Diamond Chandelier Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Weight: 9.14 Carats Diamond Weight: 1.90 Carats Round Brilliant-Cut Diamonds, 1.76 Carats Baguette-Cut Diamonds Bold, elegant, and exceptionally glamorous, these 18K white gold...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, 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
Gold Earrings with No Heat Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, BE
Elegant pair of earrings crafted in 18k white gold, featuring two natural untreated rubies in pear cut, approx. 1.2 ct each (total 2.4 ct). Surrounding the rubies are 22 brilliant-cu...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pair of 14 Karat White Gold Earrings with Ruby and Diamonds
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
A Pair of 14 Karat White Gold Earrings with Ruby and Diamonds Stunning Drop Ruby Earrings with a unique design. 4 round cut rubies on the top of each earring that ends with a beauti...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Modern Rubies Diamonds Cultured Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
New jewel, Art Deco spirit. Our opinion : These rubies diamond and pearl earrings are easy to wear and dress the earlobe with elegance.
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Round Diamond & Red Ruby Double Halo Vintage Style Stud White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Number: 2 Weight: 0.2 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones I Type: Ruby Shape: French Cut Average Color: Vivid Red Number: 24 Weight: 0.84 Carat (approx. total weight) Accen...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Earrings 8 Heart Cut Rubies, Diamonds, 18 Carat Gold
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Superb pair of earrings in 18-carat white gold set with 8 heart-cut rubies totaling approx. 4 carats, surrounded by a pavement of diamonds approx. 1 carat. earring size: approx. 1.60...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
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
Cartier Tremblant 18K White Gold Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Clip-On Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Step into the world of vintage elegance with these stunning Cartier Tremblant 18K White Gold Diamond, Sapphire, and Ruby Clip-On Earrings, a true testament to timeless design and cra...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond & Ruby Art Deco Inspired Style Bar Drop 14K White Gold Dangle Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
These art deco bar dangle earrings are the epitome of vintage-inspired elegance featuring mesmerizing geometric patterns feature with ruby and diamonds. 14K White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Illusion Lily Cut Diamond & Red Ruby Vintage Style Drop 18K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Glamorous diamond and ruby drop earrings which shouts quality and elegance with its superlative design and fine detail.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,798Sale Price|20% Off
New 14k White Gold 3.62ct European Bezel Diamond Calibre Ruby Halo Drop Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
This spectacular and very well made pair of drop earrings is newly crafted in solid 14k white gold and feature two antique, old European cut, diamonds that are neatly bezel set at th...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sophia D Invisible-Set Ruby & Diamond Floral Earrings in 18K White Gold
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite expression of craftsmanship, these 18K white gold earrings feature 19.77 carats of deep red rubies in a seamless invisible setting, forming sculptural floral blooms. At ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Ruby Diamond Black Enamel Art Deco Style Open Work Drop Earrings in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Reminiscent of the refined glamour of 1920s high jewelry, these Art Deco inspired open work drop earrings showcase vivid rubies framed by shimmering diamonds and elegant black enamel...
Ruby, Diamond, Enamel, White Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond clip-on earrings in 18ct gold.
Located in SYDNEY, AU
An Art Deco Diamond and Ruby pair of clip-on earrings. The diamond and ruby earrings are in the shape of a butterfly and are set with natural rubies in the wings and round and bague...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Sophia D Invisible-Set Ruby & Diamond Leaf Earrings in 18K White Gold
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
A bold yet refined design, these 18K white gold earrings feature 16.33 carats of rubies arranged in a flawless invisible setting that flows with the organic shape of the leaf. A slee...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Cartier Mughal Inspired Carved Emerald Ruby and Diamond Day and Night Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Mughal Inspired Carved Emerald Ruby and Diamond Day and Night Earrings A very rare and iconic pair of Cartier earrings set with carved emeralds, rubies, and diamonds The da...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond Ruby Sapphire earrings battle of panthers 18k gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Behold the breathtaking beauty of these exquisite diamond earrings, crafted in a stunning and lustrous 18-karat yellow gold alloy. This mesmerizing pair of earrings features a captiv...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arples Platinum Floral Earrings Ruby, Emerald, Sapphires Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Include 12Colombian Emeralds (0.84ctw), 12 Rubies (1.44ctw), 12 Sapphires (1.44ctw), and 30 full-cut and single-cut diamonds (0.54ctw).
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
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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