18k Gold 0.90 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Venice, CA
They are G-H in color and VS2 in clarity. Combined, the earrings weigh 1.14 grams.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Sunita Nahata Aquamarine 1.57ct. stud Earrings in 18KWG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Aquamarine and White Diamond Studs Earring in 18 Karat White Gold. Aquamarine: 1.57 carat, 7X5mm Size, Cushion Shape, 2 Pieces.
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Diamond and Rose White and Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This pair of vintage diamond stud earrings is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Diamond X Large Stud Earrings - Round Brilliant 1.00ctw Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 90% Platinum Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: VSI - VS2 Total Carats: 1.00ctw Style: Large Stud Faste...
Diamond, Platinum
0.16ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Star Of David Stud Earrings
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The diamonds are graded F-G in color and VS2-SI1 in clarity, ensuring exceptional brilliance and quality.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Stud Earrings - 14k Round Brilliant .46ctw Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .46ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats: .46ctw Style: Stud Fastening T...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings, Modern Design, 2.16ct
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold entourage stud earrings set with a central ruby up to 2.16 ct and an entourage of brilliant-cut diamonds up to 0.46 ct - F/G - VS/SI Detailed description The front...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Rainbow Sapphire Octagon Shape Stud 14K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Length: 7 mm. Weight: 2.70 g. (approx. in total) Backing: Push Back Center Gemstone Type: Diamond Shape: Emerald Cut Average Color: G Average Clarity: VS Size: 3×3 mm.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Geometric Starburst Stud Earrings Round Brilliant .21ctw Oval Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .21ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: VS2 - SI1 Total Carats: .21ctw Style: Stud Theme: Geomet...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ferris Wheel Diamond Rainbow Sapphire Stud 14K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Discover our new collection ‘Be Elegance Over the Rainbow’ and celebrate the life that full of colors! Created in white gold and adorned with round diamond and French cut rainbow sap...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,221Sale Price / item|30% Off
Emerald Double Halo Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The two center emeralds are prong set with 72 accenting round white diamonds set micropave. The minimum color of the side diamonds is G, maximum color F; the minimum clarity of the s...
White Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
$3,475Sale Price / item|36% Off
Sapphire Double Halo Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The two eye clean center sapphires are prong set with 72 accenting round white diamonds set pave. The minimum color of the side diamonds is G, maximum color F; the minimum clarity of...
White Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Modern 18K White Gold Diamond Stud Earrings, 3.82ct Total, USA
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These earrings were made for me many years ago. I have many stud earrings so it is time to let some go.
Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings with Halo
Located in Great Neck, NY
These beautiful earrings sparkle and shine with 58 round VS2, G color diamonds totaling 0.46 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stud Earrings with Emeralds & Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Nestled in 18 Karat yellow gold, these stud earrings adorned with emeralds and diamonds are as enchanting as two blossoming flowers.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,588 / item
Pink Sapphire Halo Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The two eye clean center pink sapphires are prong set with 24 accenting round white diamonds in common prong settings. The minimum color of the side diamonds is G, maximum color F; t...
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
$564,000Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 10.05ct Pear Shape Diamond Stud Earrings 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Sensational natural pear diamond stud earrings of high quality, each stone GIA certified.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold Emerald and Diamond Stud Earrings, 1.62ct Total Weight
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold stud earrings set with emerald and brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.20 ct - F/G - VS/SI Detailed description The stud earrings are 1.0 cm long and 8.2 mm wide Weight: ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Stud Earrings #19737
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Stud Earrings JAGi Certified- These lovely earrings each feature one pear cut natural blue sapphire (5 mm x 3.3 mm), three baguette diamond...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal & Diamond Art Deco Style Stud 14K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
These dainty Ethiopian Opal and Diamond Earrings feature beautiful flashes of playful colors that catch both eyes and hearts. The 14k gold and diamond claw setting protects and keep ...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emeralds & Diamonds Flower Stud Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
You can complete the ensemble with a matching pendant for a polished finish: Link Assay mark: 750 12 emeralds, 1.56 ct. 2 diamonds, G-H/vs, brilliant cut, 0.40 ct. Weight: 6.50 gr.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$956Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby Earrings Studs in 14 Karat Gold, Elephant Ruby Studs, Cabochon Ruby Studs
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Diamonds: weight - approx 0.02 ct (2 pieces x 0.01 ct), G-H/VS, rounds brilliant shape.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
The Midnight Bloom Cushion-Cut Sapphire and Floral Diamond Stud Earrings
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
The Midnight Bloom: Cushion-Cut Sapphire & Floral Diamond Stud Earrings Fine Sapphire and Diamond Floral Motif Stud Earrings Gemstones: Two cushion-cut Natural blue sapphires (3....
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Sparkling Solitaire Stud Diamond Earrings set in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Crafted from luxurious 18K white gold, these exquisite earrings feature a pair of round brilliant natural diamonds, each with a carat weight of 0.50ct, totaling 1.00ct. Graded G in c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.20 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
1.20ct natural round ruby diamond cluster earrings 4.9mm ruby, clean clarity transparent. Heated. 1.20ct. Natural diamonds Rounds, Full cut brilliants. G- color Vs-2 Clarity....
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Captivating 0.24ct Natural Diamonds Stud Earrings in 20K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This elegant piece of jewelry is expertly crafted from 20K yellow gold, renowned for its rich color and luxurious appeal. At its center are two round brilliant natural diamonds, tota...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
White 18 kt gold solitair stud earrings with diamonds 0.74 crt
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
These beautiful solitaire stud earrings feature two brilliant-cut diamonds, each weighing approximately 0.74 ct, of F/VS1/VS2 quality, set in 18-karat gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby Stud Earrings w Emerald Cut Rubies and Diamond Halo Earrings, Yellow Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The earring descriptions are as follows: Metal Quality: 14 kt Yellow Gold Earring Type: Stud Diamond Number: 16 Diamond Total Weight: .07 carat Diamond Clarity: VS2 (excellent, eye ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.50ctw Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings, 14k White Gold, Everyday Wear
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamonds, 18 stones round brilliant cut 1.6 - 3.2 mm approximately .50 total carats F-G color, VS2-SI1 clarity Length: 6.2 mm Weight: 1 dwts. / 1.5 grams Stamps: "14k" A ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,432Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Topaz Diamond Stud Earrings 14k W Gold 6.98 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Topaz Diamond Stud Earrings 14k W Gold 6.98 TCW Certified $3,950 311647 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry These shimmering nat...
Diamond, Topaz, Gold
Star Stud Earring 14k Solid Gold Diamond Minimalist Designer Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
Star Stud Earring 14k Solid Gold Diamond Minimalist Designer Anniversary Jewelry Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unu...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$472Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Tourmaline Diamond Stud Earrings 14k Y Gold 1.76 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Tourmaline Diamond Stud Earrings 14k Y Gold 1.76 TCW Certified $1,690 121431 Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls These Tourmaline earrings have been Ce...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
$1,432Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Topaz Diamond Stud Earrings 14k W Gold 6.98 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TWT (Color: G-H; Clarity: VS-SI) Total Carat Weight: 6.98 Material: 14k White Gold Weight: 4.20 Grams These magnificent diamond and topaz earrings will arrive with its Certificate o...
Diamond, Topaz, White Gold
$1,272Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Sapphire Diamond Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold 2 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Stud Earrings set in 14k Yellow Gold 2 TCW Certified $4,975 211887 These Luxurious and Magnificent Natural Finely Faceted Yellow Sparkling Roun...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum 4.02ctw Rhodolite Garnet & Diamond Snowflake Post Stud Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
) (16) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Transitional Cut - Bezel Set - G/H Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 0.64ctw (approx.) (32) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Straight Baguette Cut - Channe...
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Platinum
4.26 Carat Natural Round Diamonds Cocktail Cluster Earrings 14 Karat g.vs
Located in New York, NY
Circular Double Row, Cocktail Cluster 4.26ct. Natural diamonds Rounds, Full cut brilliants. G- color Vs-2 Clarity. Center diamonds: 4.9mm Excellent detail. 14kt. white gold ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.60 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: Grams Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.60 carats Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: VS2-SI1 Condition: Preowned, excellen...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
NEW Petite 14k White Gold 0.42ctw Diamond Classic Stud Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set -G/H Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 0.42ctw (exact) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 0.71 Grams Backing: P...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$57,440Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4.10 Carats Diamond Stud Earrings Round Brilliant in Platinum
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional diamond solitaire stud earrings showcasing 2 spectacular GIA Certified round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 4.10 carats in total.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Dazzling 2.66ct Triple Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Stud Earrings -GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Dazzling 2.66ct Triple Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Stud Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold - GIA Certified Elevate your style with these exquisite 18k yellow gold stud earrings, featuring...
Diamond
$30,500Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 3.35ct Fancy Yellow Diamond Stud Earrings 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Classic diamond stud earrings with halo, each center stone GIA certified.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Sunita Nahata Blue Sapphire 0.80ct. Stud Earrings in 18KWG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Blue Sapphire Stud Earrings in 18KWG with Diamond. Blue Sapphire: 0.855 carat round shape, 4mm size, 2 pieces.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Blue Sapphire 1.10ct. Stud Earrings in 18KWG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Blue Sapphire: 1.129 carat round shape, 5mm size, 2 pieces. Diamonds: 0.163 carat, G color, VS clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Halo Stud Earrings - 14k Round 1.20ctw Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Carat(s): 1.05ctw Cut: Round Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .15ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: VS2 - SI1 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Sapphire & Diamond Stud Earrings - 18k Oval 1.66ctw Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.60ctw Cut: Oval Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .06ctw Cut: Round Brilliant...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Halo Stud Earrings with Fancy Yellow Heart Shape Diamonds
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Double edge halo studs earrings in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum With 2 Fancy Yellow Heart Shape Diamonds: 2.47ct Natural Fancy Yellow VS1 Heart Shape Diamond GIA#64352...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.22 Carat Emerald Diamond Gold Halo Pendant and Earrings Set
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Beautiful & Classic Set The post earrings are 18K White Gold 0.26Ct in Diamonds F/G VS/SI 0.72Ct in Natural Emeralds The earrings measure 5/16" The earrings weigh 2.8 grams...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sparkling 0.62ct Natural Diamond Halo Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Radiate timeless elegance with these stunning marquise-cut center diamonds, beautifully framed by a brilliant double-cluster halo of twenty round accent stones. The sophisticated 18K...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$347Sale Price / item|50% Off
Hummingbird earrings studs with blue topazs
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Color: blue Clarity: Transparent with inclusions Tsavorites: round cut, green color, transparent, 6 pieces - 0.4 ct 2 diamonds: 0.02 ct, G/VS, round brilliant cut.
Diamond, Tsavorite, Topaz, Silver
$952Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Sapphire Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 14k Gold 1.02 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Sapphire Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 14k Gold 1.02 TCW Certified $3,950 121426 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry!
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Sunita Nahata Blue Sapphire 1.00ct. Stud Earrings in 18KWG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Blue Sapphire: 1.025 carat round shape, 4.00mm size, 2 pieces. Diamonds: 0.112 carat, G color, VS clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$956Sale Price / item|44% Off
Elephant Opal 14k gold earrings Studs
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Central stones: Natural opals - 2 pieces Weight: approx 0.85 ct total (4 mm each), cut - round cabochon Color: mulicolor Clarity: Transparent with inclusions Diamonds: weight - appro...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Stunning 2.02ct Diamonds Stud Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 2.02ct Diamonds Stud Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified These dazzling diamond studs bring refined radiance to any look.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Timeless 1.10ct Natural Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Exude effortless luxury with these stunning solitaire studs, featuring a combined 1.10 carats of high-quality G-color natural diamonds. Each round brilliant stone is held in a minima...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$956Sale Price / set|20% Off
Topaz Diamond Studs Earrings, Halo of Diamonds, 2.50 Carat White Topaz, Black
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The contrast of the white topaz with the white diamond is amazing! The details for these gorgeous earrings are listed below: 1 Set Metal Quality: 14 Karat White Gold With A Black Fi...
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond & Rainbow Sapphire Art Deco Style Stud 14K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Number: 2 Weight: 0.20 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones I Type: Rainbow Sapphire Shape: French Cut Number: 24 Weight: 1.80 Carat (approx. in total) Accent Gemstones II T...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rachel Koen 0.80cttw Marquise Diamond Flower Stud Earrings 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Material: 18K White Gold Diamonds: 8 Marquise Cuts 0.80 cttw Quality: G-H color, VS1-VS2 clarity Approx.
Diamond
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.
Stud earrings have a unique and rich cultural history. Though their design has evolved, vintage stud earrings are still a classic jewelry style.
Stud earrings are frequently dated back over 7,000 years to Asia, where they were worn mostly by upper-class men to indicate their wealth and status. Although earrings sometimes fell out of favor over the years — such as when ear piercing was prohibited by the Catholic Church in the 13th century — they’ve remained one of the most enduring forms of body modification.
When diamond jewelry gained prominence in the 19th century, thanks to prosperity in Europe and the United States as well as the greater accessibility of gemstones, studs adorned with fine diamonds became popular. Screw-back earrings debuted in the late 19th century and allowed people without pierced ears to don the embellishment. Stud earrings became especially popular in the 1960s.
Stud earrings are simple and usually small in size, making them lightweight and easy to wear. Unlike other earrings, stud earrings have a floating appearance. They are often made with a single gemstone, such as a sapphire or emerald, and a straight post that goes through the ear, typically with a rubber or metal backing to hold it in place.
Today, stud earrings accentuate outfits with a casual, elegant style, adding a bit of glam to any ensemble. Find an eclectic array of stud earrings on 1stDibs.
Someone wanted to “modernize” the Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. masterworks, but Mahnaz Collection came to their rescue. Here, the dealer explains precisely why they’re such an extraordinary find.
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