Graduated Pear SI/H Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Graduated Pear SI/H Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings 18 Karat White Gold features pear cut diamond cluster set in two lines and one round and pear cut diamond set below it making a stud...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.36Ct Graduated Five Stone Diamond Ear Climber Stud Earrings 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Embrace timeless elegance with our natural diamond stud earrings crafted in solid 18K gold the perfect blend of sophistication, purity, and lasting value. Each earring features handp...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.74ct Graduated Pear Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Embrace timeless elegance with our natural diamond earrings crafted in solid 18K gold the perfect blend of sophistication, purity, and lasting value. Each earring features handpicked...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
6.63 Carat Natural Pear Cut Diamond Graduated Wrap Hoop Earrings 18K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
This earring reads as two things at once: from the front, a graduated line of pear-cut diamonds drops straight down from the lobe; turn it slightly and a second, thinner arc of small...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.70 Carat Natural Pear Cut Diamond Graduated Line Drop Earrings 18K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
A round bezel button sits flush at the earlobe, anchoring a vertical run of six graduated pear diamonds joined by tiny 18-karat white gold links that let each stone pivot independent...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Graduated Prong-Set Diamond Hoop Earrings in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Graduated round diamonds are prong-set on these charming hoop earrings and exude breathtaking brilliance.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Graduated Diamond Sleek Station Drop Earrings 1.75-Inch 14K Yellow Gold EG14828
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
These sleek Gabriel & Co. earrings are stunning! The yellow gold forms slender lines that flare out to wrap around graduated diamonds, then repeats with even larger diamonds!
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
3.9Ct Graduated Pear Diamond Open Circle Stud Earrings 18K White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Embrace timeless elegance with our natural diamond stud earrings crafted in solid 18K gold — the perfect blend of sophistication, purity, and lasting value. Each earring features h...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Graduated Emerald and Diamond Journey Earrings in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Featuring lush green emeralds in graduated sizes, this pair of journey earrings never fails to capture attention.
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$2,216Sale Price / set|20% Off
SI/HI Pear Cut Graduating Diamond Climber Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Embrace timeless elegance with our natural diamond stud earrings crafted in solid 14K gold the perfect blend of sophistication, purity, and lasting value. Each earring features handp...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$2,770Sale Price / set|20% Off
SI/HI Pear Cut Graduating Diamond Climber Stud Earrings 18k Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Embrace timeless elegance with our natural diamond stud earrings crafted in solid 18K gold the perfect blend of sophistication, purity, and lasting value. Each earring features handp...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Graduated Pear and Marquise Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold 1.32 Carats
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
An elegant progression of diamond shapes creates fluid movement and balanced brilliance throughout these drop earrings.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Graduated Pear and Marquise Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold 0.99 Carats
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Details:- Item Code: SEE-110388 Category: Fine Jewelry Jewelry Type: earrings Metal: 18K White Gold Gross Weight: 2.43 Grams Natural Diamond Weight: 0.99 Carats Diamond Clarity: SI D...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,800Sale Price / item|20% Off
Bespoke Graduated Diamond Circle Earrings with Octagon Bezels in 14K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
A study in balance and proportion, these graduated circle earrings bring together geometry and light in a way that feels both composed and expressive.
Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gol...
Graduated Diamond Drop Earrings with Pear and Emerald Cuts in 18K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Refined in scale and presence, the design reflects a contemporary approach to fine diamond jewelry. Details:- Item Code: SEE-110439 Category: Fine Jewelry Jewelry Type: Earrings Met...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Graduated Heart Dangle Earrings -14k Rnd 2.00ctw Love Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 2.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I - J - K Clarity: SI1 - I1 Total Carats: 2.00ctw Style: Dangle Fas...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$480Sale Price / set|20% Off
Marina J. Lapis Lazuli & Pearl Graduated Earrings with Diamonds & Solid 14k Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning pair by Marina J. This pair features Round White Pearls sitting atop a Diamond encrusted Solid 14k Yellow Gold roundel, from which multiple strands of lightly Graduated Lapi...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.10 Carats Total Weight Diamond Graduated Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
Gorgeous and striking! With movement between each diamond, these earrings flow effortlessly and delight with every wear, day to night. Light as a feather on the ear. Earring Detai...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,534Sale Price / set|20% Off
3.37 Carat SI/H Oval & Round Graduated Diamond Dangle Earrings 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Item Code :- SEE-12819B Gross Wt. :- 4.56 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 3.89 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 3.37 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Earrings Size :- 39 mm appr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.06 Carats Graduated Alexandrite and Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
Gorgeous and striking! Feels like a feather on the ear. Earring Details: (12) Diamonds (14) Alexandrite Total Gem Weight: 1.06 Carats Overall Weight: 2.3 grams Handmade in 18 ...
Alexandrite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold 0.41 ct. tw. Drop Graduating Circle Earrings
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Matte and Hammer-Finished Drop Earrings with Graduating Circles, Accented with 0.41 Carats of Bezel and Pave Set Diamonds
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Graduated Journey J-Hoop Earrings 14k Rd .50ctw Love Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total Carats: .50ctw Style: Graduated Journey...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,033Sale Price / set|20% Off
3.03Ct Graduated Pear Diamond Lever Back Long Drop Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
These 3.03Ct Graduated Pear Diamond Lever Back Long 18 Karat White Gold Drop Earrings features graduated pear cut diamonds set in a linear drop earrings.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,033Sale Price / set|20% Off
3.03Ct Graduated Pear Diamond Lever Back Long Drop Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
These 3.03Ct Graduated Pear Diamond Lever Back Long 14 Karat White Gold Drop Earrings features graduated pear cut diamonds set in a linear drop earrings.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Graduated SI/H Real Pear Diamond 14k White Gold Stud Earrings Valentine Gift
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Embrace timeless elegance with our natural diamond stud earrings crafted in solid 14K gold the perfect blend of sophistication, purity, and lasting value. Each earring features handp...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
SI/H Pear 4.43ct Graduated Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Embrace timeless elegance with our natural diamond earrings crafted in solid 18K gold the perfect blend of sophistication, purity, and lasting value. Each earring features handpicked...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,961Sale Price / set|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Graduated Marquise Diamond Hoop Earrings 2.65 Ct Natural SI1-SI2
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Trendy and appealing, this 14k Yellow Gold Earrings from Spectrum Jewels studded with Diamond is a must-have in your accessory collection. This designer Earrings is featuring an eye-...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Linear Diamond Graduated 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the allure of understated elegance with the Linear Diamond Graduated 14K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings. Crafted from 14K yellow gold, these earrings feature 0.85CT of W5 natur...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Laura Gallon Graduated Akoya Pearl and Mandarin Garnet Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, US
Graduated Akoya Pearls and bezel-set diamonds emanate from two trillion-cut Mandarin Garnets to create a pair of elegant and airy earrings.
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 1/2 Carat Diamond 3 Stone Graduated Linear Drop Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous three stone diamond earrings are set in a graduating design that align with the smallest stone at the top and the largest at the bottom in the ascending order of size.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.575 Carats Brazilian Paraiba and Diamond Graduated Earrings in 18 Karat YG
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
Gorgeous and striking! Feels like a feather on the ear. Earring Details: (12) Diamonds Weighing 1.04 Carats (14) Brazilian Paraiba Weighing 0.535 Carats GIA Report # 62149587...
Diamond, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,388Sale Price|20% Off
B. Kieselstein Cord 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Sections Graduated Cuff Earrings
By Kieselstein
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (40) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Very Nice Brilliant White Diamonds Total Carat Weight: 0.20 (approx.) Material: 18K Solid Yellow Gold ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,953Sale Price / set|20% Off
Graduated Oval Cut SI/H Diamond Inside-Out Hoop Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
These Graduated Oval Cut SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Inside-Out Hoop Earrings features graduated oval cut diamonds with round cut diamonds on side is set on the front of the hoo...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$9,942Sale Price / set|20% Off
Graduated Oval Cut SI/H Diamond Inside-Out Hoop Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
These Graduated Oval Cut SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Inside-Out Hoop Earrings features graduated oval cut diamonds with round cut diamonds on side is set on the front of the hoo...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,918Sale Price / set|20% Off
Real 3.23 Carat SI/H Pear Graduated Diamond Dangle Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Real 3.23 Carat SI/H Pear Graduated Diamond Dangle Earrings 18 Karat White Gold The earrings feature a classic linear drop structure, composed of three pear-shaped diamonds arranged ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$7,934Sale Price / set|20% Off
Real 3.23 Carat SI/H Pear Graduated Diamond Dangle Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Real 3.23 Carat SI/H Pear Graduated Diamond Dangle Earrings 14 Karat White Gold The earrings feature a classic linear drop structure, composed of three pear-shaped diamonds arranged ...
Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Marina J Graduated Pearl Tassel Earrings & Silver Inlay on Vintage Wooden Beads
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These elegant earrings feature graduated pearl strands suspended from vintage bead caps.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold, Sterling Silver
$3,040Sale Price / set|36% Off
Round Diamond Graduating Hoops 3.03 Carat in 14 KT Yellow Gold
Located in Rutherford, NJ
Pure 14KT Yellow gold sublimity decked in ravishing round cut diamonds, for a day at work or just about anywhere else. Contemporary flair is guaranteed. 14kt Yellow Gold- 8.52 gms D...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gabriel and Co. 14k Yellow Gold Triple Graduating Stars Curved Stud Earrings
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Gabriel & Co. 14k Yellow Gold Triple Graduating Stars Curved Stud Earrings These stunning Gabriel Graduating Star Earrings are in excellent condition and are ready to ship!
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$14,000
Art Deco Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Diamond Earrings Diamond Two Row Graduated Linear Earrings 2 rows of 72 round cut diamonds attached to 14 baguette cut diamond drops set in platinum Approximately 5 cara...
Diamond, Platinum
Heart Shape Diamonds Drop Earrings
Located in Wailea, HI
Heart Shape Diamonds Graduated Earrings in platinum 14 total stones 5.27 carat total weight Approximate Color G-H Clarity VS
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Ming’s 14k Gold Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Ming's Hawaii
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of vintage Ming’s 14k diamond dangle earrings with three graduated diamond stations.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Featuring 0.86 carats of half-moon black opal with a mesmerizing rainbow hue, the design is enhanced by 0.80 carats of round white graduating diamonds. These earrings embody a contem...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Modern Monet Titanium Enamel Sapphire Diamond Earrings
By Michael Kanners
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Delicately hanging from graduated diamond set tops, these earrings are as stylish as they are 100% unique.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel, Titanium
Natural Diamond Circle Stud Earrings 0.78 Carats in 18K Rose Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Featuring an open-circle silhouette adorned with graduating natural diamonds, these earrings offer a contemporary look while maintaining the timeless appeal of fine diamond jewelry.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 5.3 Carat Fancy Pink Orange & White Diamond 18K Drop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
A GIA-certified multi-shape fancy orange-pink and white diamond drop earring pair in 18K rose gold, featuring a cascading linear design with four graduated diamond halo stations per ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Black Starr Frost 18K Gold Diamond Clip On Earrings Ribbon Earring 6.6g
Located in Addison, TX
Details: • Solid 18K Yellow Gold • Designer Black, Starr, & Frost • Natural Diamond Earrings • 14 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Total • 7 Graduated Diamonds Per Earring • Approx.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond 0.33 Carats 18 Karats Yellow Gold Hoop Huggie Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Graduated Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, 0.33 Carats Refined yet radiant, these Graduating Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings embody timeless sophistication with a ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Natural G/Si White Round Diamond Drop Fine Jewelry Earring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This stunning pair is a set of two-tone graduated round diamond bezel drop earrings crafted in polished 14-karat yellow gold and white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Rose Gold 0.20ct Diamond 3 Stone Bar Stud Earrings for Her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
Ease Of Mind and With Full Confidence: Your satisfaction is our only priority so in the improbable case that you are not 100% thrilled with our diamond graduate bar earrings, we will...
Diamond, Rose Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond 3 0.20ct Stone Bar Stud Earrings for Her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
Ease Of Mind and With Full Confidence: Your satisfaction is our only priority so in the improbable case that you are not 100% thrilled with our diamond graduate bar earrings, we will...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold 0.20ct Diamond 3 Stone Bar Stud Earrings for Her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
Ease Of Mind and With Full Confidence: Your satisfaction is our only priority so in the improbable case that you are not 100% thrilled with our diamond graduate bar earrings, we will...
Diamond, White Gold
Art Deco Platinum Drop Earrings Old European Cushion Cut Diamonds Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An elegant pair of Art Deco platinum and diamond drop earrings. Each earring has a floral-inspired top section accented with smaller round diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
$1,192Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamond 0.63 carats 18KT White Gold Cluster Drop Dangler Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
These stunning earrings feature a beautifully arranged pear-shaped cluster of diamonds that graduates in size.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold 7.26 Carat Brilliant-Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings in Modern Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 7.26 Carat Brilliant-Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings in Modern Style This magnificent diamond graduating loop earring is phenomenal.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sterling Silver and Marcasite Drop Earrings circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful sterling silver drop earrings set with marcasites, in a graduated diamond design.
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
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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