Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 6.14 Carat Diamond Stud Earrings
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Vivid Diamonds solitaire stud earrings crafted by hand in platinum, showcasing 2 spectacular GIA Certified round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 6.14 carats total, K color,...
Diamond, Platinum
Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 2.93 Carat Diamond Stud Earrings
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning solitaire stud earrings crafted in 18 karat white gold, showcasing 2 GIA Certified round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 2.93 carats total, J-K color SI1-2 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 2.06 Carat Diamond Stud Earrings
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Vivid Diamonds solitaire stud earrings crafted in 18 karat white gold, showcasing 2 spectacular GIA Certified round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 2.06 carats total, L colo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$14,484Sale Price|25% Off
GIA Certified Diamond Stud Earrings 2.10 Carats G-H SI1-2 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Diamond stud earrings weighing 2.10 Carats, Color G-H, Clarity SI1-SI2, in 18 Karat White Gold 4 prong Champagne setting. Setting can be changed to a Basket, Martini o...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 5.01 Carat Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Vivid Diamonds solitaire stud earrings crafted in white gold, showcasing 2 spectacular GIA Certified round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 5.01 carats total, H color SI2 cla...
Diamond
Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 3.01 Carat Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Vivid Diamonds solitaire stud earrings crafted by hand in platinum, showcasing 2 spectacular GIA Certified round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 3.01 carats total, L color S...
Diamond, Platinum
Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 6.02 Carat Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Vivid Diamonds solitaire stud earrings crafted in white gold, showcasing 2 spectacular GIA Certified round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 6.02 carats total, K-L color VS2-S...
Diamond, White Gold
Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 3.01 Carat Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Vivid Diamonds solitaire stud earrings crafted in white gold, showcasing 2 spectacular GIA Certified round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 3.01 carats total, K color SI2 cla...
Diamond, Platinum
Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 6.02 Carat Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Vivid Diamonds solitaire stud earrings crafted in white gold, showcasing 2 spectacular GIA Certified round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 6.02 carats total, G-H color I1 cl...
Diamond, Platinum
Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 4.03 Carat Diamonds Solitaire Stud Earrings
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Vivid Diamonds solitaire stud earrings crafted by hand in platinum, showcasing 2 spectacular GIA Certified round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 4.03 carats total, J color S...
Diamond, Platinum
Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 4.11 Carat Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Vivid Diamonds solitaire stud earrings crafted in white gold, showcasing 2 spectacular GIA Certified round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 4.04 carats total, K-L color, I1 c...
Diamond, Platinum
Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 3.57 Carat Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Vivid Diamonds solitaire stud earrings crafted by hand in platinum, showcasing 2 spectacular GIA Certified round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 3.57 carats total, D-E color...
Diamond, Platinum
Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 6.01 Carat Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Vivid Diamonds solitaire stud earrings crafted in platinum, showcasing 2 spectacular GIA Certified round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 6.01 carats total, I color SI2 clari...
Diamond, Platinum
Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 5.01 Carat Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Vivid Diamonds solitaire stud earrings crafted by hand in platinum, showcasing 2 spectacular GIA Certified round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 5.01 carats total, J color S...
Diamond, Platinum
Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 4.11 Carat Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Vivid Diamonds solitaire stud earrings crafted in white gold, showcasing 2 spectacular GIA certified round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 4.11 carats total, J color VS2-SI1...
Diamond, Platinum
Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 6.02 Carat Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Vivid Diamonds solitaire stud earrings crafted in white gold, showcasing 2 spectacular GIA Certified round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 6.02 carats total, G-H color I1 cl...
Diamond, Platinum
Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 7.01 Carat Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Vivid Diamonds solitaire stud earrings crafted in 18 karat white gold, showcasing 2 spectacular GIA Certified round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 7.01 carats total, J col...
Diamond, Platinum
Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 1.92 Carat Diamond Studs
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Vivid Diamonds solitaire stud earrings crafted by hand in platinum, showcasing 2 spectacular GIA Certified round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 1.92 carats total, H-I color...
Diamond, Platinum
Vivid Diamonds 4.18 Carat Diamond Stud Earrings
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Vivid Diamonds solitaire stud earrings crafted by hand in platinum, showcasing 2 spectacular round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 4.18 carats total, I-J color, SI clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4.04 Carat Round Cut Diamond VVS1/2 Clarity Studs Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
These stud earrings are a refined expression of timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship. Set in platinum they present a classic and sophisticated design with enduring appeal....
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vivid Diamonds 6.05 Carat Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Vivid Diamonds solitaire stud earrings crafted by hand in platinum, showcasing 2 spectacular GIA Certified round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 6.05 carats total, F-G color...
Diamond, Platinum
Vivid Diamonds 2.21 Carat Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Vivid Diamonds solitaire stud earrings crafted in 18 karat white gold, showcasing 2 gorgeous GIA Certified round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 2.21 carats total, J-K color...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$17,600Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2 Carat Asscher Diamond Double Halo 14K White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite and timeless, these stud earrings showcase two 1ct GIA-certified Asscher-cut diamonds, each surrounded by a meticulously crafted double halo of brilliant diamonds. GIA Ce...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 6.76 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
GIA-certified 6.76 carat total pear-cut natural diamond stud earrings in 18k white gold 3-prong setting.
Diamond
Spectra Fine Jewelry GIA Certified 2 Carat Each Cushion Diamond Stud Earrings
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our stunning pair of stud earrings, featuring two dazzling cushion-shaped diamonds that are sure to catch the eye. With a weight of 2.04 carats and 2.07 carats respective...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$26,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2 Carat E-F Color VS Round Cut Diamond Halo Studs Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Introducing our exquisite GIA Certified 2 Carat E-F Color VS Round Cut Diamond 18K Halo Classic Gold Stud Earrings, expertly crafted in Italy.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$25,600Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2 Carat E-F Color VS Round Cut Diamond Contemporary Studs Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Introducing our exquisite GIA Certified 2 Carat E-F Color VS Round Cut Diamond 18K Contemporary Gold Stud Earrings, expertly crafted in Italy.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$25,600Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2 Carat E-F Color VS Round Cut Diamond Contemporary Studs Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Introducing our exquisite GIA Certified 2 Carat E-F Color VS Round Cut Diamond 18K Contemporary Gold Stud Earrings, expertly crafted in Italy.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$23,200Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2 Carat Scalloped Halo 18K White Gold Earrings Studs
Located in Chicago, IL
These elegant stud earrings feature two brilliant round-cut center diamonds with a combined total weight of 2 carats, GIA certified for their exceptional quality (F color, VS2 clarit...
18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.84 Carat Diamond Platinum Stud Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy diamond stud earrings. 2 GIA certified round brilliant cut diamonds in 4 prong platinum baskets created in the Peter Suchy Workshop. 1 round brilliant cut K VS2 diamond...
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 3.18 Carat Diamond Platinum Stud Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Old European cut diamond stud earrings. 2 old European diamonds in platinum curved prong baskets.
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 5.03 Carat Diamond Platinum Stud Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond stud earrings. 2 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling 5.03cts, in platinum basket settings. Well matched and cut. Both diamonds are GIA certified. Designed and crafted in th...
Diamond, Platinum
$25,600Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2 Carat E-F Color VS Round Cut Diamond 18K Gold Studs Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Introducing our exquisite GIA Certified 2 Carat E-F Color VS Round Cut Diamond 18K Gold Stud Earrings, expertly crafted in Italy.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.68 Carat Old Euro Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified old European cut natural diamond stud earrings in 14K yellow gold featuring 2.68 carat total weight with classic 4-prong basket settings.
Diamond, Yellow 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
2 ct Round Diamond Platinum Stud Earrings D/VS GIA Certified
Located in New York, NY
TOP Quality Studs (1 + 1 carat) D Color / VS1 Clarity. Natural Diamonds Triple excellent: cut, polish, symmetry Without fluorescence. GIA Certified (freshly cut) 2025 Setting: Platin...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 6.00 Carats Round Brillant Shape Diamonds Stud Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of class on your look. Stunning earrings come with 2 pieces of lustrous GIA Certified Natural Diamonds of 3,00 carats + 3 carats, in p...
Diamond
GIA Certified 8.02 Carat TW Natural Round Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified 8 carat total round brilliant cut 9.8mm natural diamond stud earrings.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
CARTIER Platinum Diamond Stud Earrings Rounds 2.05 Carats GIA Certificates
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Cartier 1895 Round Brilliant Diamonds Stud Earrings Style: 4 Prong Stud Earrings Ref. number: N8515231 Metal: Platinum PT950 TCW: 2.05 tcw Main Diamond: 1. RBD 1.02 G VS1 GIA...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified Asscher Cut Diamond Stud Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Asscher Cut Diamond Stud Drop Earrings In White Gold. These earrings consist of 2 asscher cut diamonds with weights of 2.09ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vivid Diamonds 1.93 Carat Diamond Earrings
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Vivid Diamonds solitaire stud earrings crafted in 18 karat white gold, showcasing 2 spectacular round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 1.93 carats total, H-I color an I1 clar...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.80 Carats D/VS2 Diamonds 18k Gold Stud Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Add a touch of light and sophistication on your look. Stunning earrings come in 18k gold with 2 pieces of lustrous GIA certified Diamonds of 0,40 x 2= 0,80 carats, F color VS2 clarit...
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 10.52 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Diamond 18K Gold Bezel Stud Earring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified fancy light yellow diamond stud earrings made to order in 18K yellow gold featuring a matched pair totaling 10.52 carats in bezel settings.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Platinum Martini E F Color GIA Certified 2.41 Carat Round Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Classic Metal- 95% Platinum, 5% Iridium. Stones- 2 GIA Certified Round Diamonds, E Color SI2 Clarity 1.21 Carats, F Color SI2 Clarity 1.20 Carats.
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Diamond GIA Certified 2.17 Carat E & D Color Asscher Cut Stud Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Both Diamonds are Laser Insribed. Earrings Come With GIA Diamond Certificates D Color Report Number 1419942558 E Color Report Number 6458921388 Superior handmade class diamond stud...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1.80 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Diamond Stud Earrings Platinum Ideal
Located in New York, NY
The Perfect Match. When the math makes the difference. bringing out the best sparkles. 1.80cts of natural round diamonds stud earrings. .90ct. Each GIA Report ID's: 219626490...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum GIA Certified 1.40 Carat Round E and F Color Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Classic Metal- 95% Platinum 5% Iridium. Stones- 2 GIA Certified Round Diamonds, E Color VS2 Clarity 0.70 Carats, F Color VS1 Clarity 0.70 Carats.
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum GIA Certified 1.40 Carat Round F VVS1 VVS2 Color Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Classic Metal- 95% Platinum 5% Iridium. Stones- 2 GIA Certified Round Diamonds, F Color VVS2 Clarity 0.70 Carats, F Color VVS2 Clarity 0.70 Carats.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Style 14K White Gold GIA Certified 1.80 Carat Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Classic Metal- 14K White Gold, .583. Stones- 2 GIA Certified Round Diamonds, 1 J Color I1 Clarity 0.90 Carats, 1 K Color I1 Clarity 0.90 Carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$22,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2 Carat Cushion Cut Fancy Yellow IF/VVS1 Diamond Studs Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
These are GIA Certified 2 Carat cushion cut fancy yellow, internally flawless and VVS1 diamond stud earrings set in yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
GIA Certified Diamond Stud Earrings 0.60ct each
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Classic design that is essential addition to any jewelry collection, a true staple! Nice and delicate halo around center stone diamonds make stones appear larger, looks like a true 1...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 18 Karat Gold Oval Diamond Stud Earrings, 2.02 Carat, 2.03 Carat
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
These stunning diamond stud earrings feature a 4-prong basket setting in a glistening 18 k white gold. The studs include 2 dazzling oval-cut diamonds with a total weight of 4.05 ct. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
GIA Certified 2.3 Carat Oval Ruby & Round Diamond Halo 18K Stud Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These GIA-certified Burma heated oval ruby stud earrings feature two vivid red rubies totaling approximately 2.30 carats — each individually certified from Burma — set in yellow gold...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Harakh GIA Certified 2 CTW Colorless Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with these GIA-certified diamond stud earrings, featuring a perfectly matched pair of natural, non-treated round brilliant-cut diamonds with a total c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Harakh GIA Certified 2 CTW Colorless Diamond 18 KT Rose Gold Stud Earrings
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with these GIA-certified diamond stud earrings, featuring a perfectly matched pair of natural, non-treated round brilliant-cut diamonds with a total c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Harakh GIA Certified 2 CTW Colorless Diamond 18 KT Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
"Elevate your jewelry collection with these GIA-certified diamond stud earrings, featuring a perfectly matched pair of natural, non-treated round brilliant-cut diamonds with a total ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Harakh GIA Certified 2 CTW Colorless Diamonds 18 KT Rose Gold Stud Earrings
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
These GIA-certified diamond stud earrings exude timeless elegance, featuring a perfectly matched pair of natural, non-treated round brilliant-cut diamonds with a total carat weight o...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The mismatched, multiple-earring look may have started with fashion jewelry, but A-list fans have taken it to the next level.
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Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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The classic circle has appeared in countless variations over the centuries.