Michael Kneebone Yellow Green Jadeite Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Yellow and green jadeite are featured in these dramatic and elegant dangle earrings.
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
David Webb Green Tourmaline Diamond Gold Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Perfect for every day wear and special occasion, this pair of 18k gold David Webb earrings is set with 11mm x 8mm x 6.1mm green tourmalines, surrounded with approx. 2.00ctw in diamon...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Green Sapphire with Diamond Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Green Sapphire 3.87 carats with Diamond 0.61 carat Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold Settings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 2.3 cm Total Weight: 5.46 grams "We first ...
Diamond, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Carved Green Onyx with Pave Diamonds Earrings
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Beautifully hand-carved large Green Onyx earrings surrounded with pave diamonds.
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
18K Gold Green Tourmaline Baguette Diamond Swirl Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Perfectly balanced between modern design and timeless elegance, these gemstone and diamond earrings are ideal for both day and evening wear.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White gold Three Balls Earrings with Green, Yellow Sapphire and Diamond
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
You can wear for daily use.We shaded the color of Green and Yellow sapphire. Green and Yellow sapphire 7.15 ct Diamond 0.60 ct H VS quality
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Green Agate, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, White Gold Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing earrings in 9 kt white gold structure mounted with a ruby surrounded by diamonds in the upper part; in the middle, two structures studded with diamonds and, between of them, ...
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, White Gold
$6,500 / item
Green Tourmaline Diamond 14 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful drop earring are handcrafted in 14-karat gold. It is set with 3.94 carats tourmaline and .64 carats of glimmering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold
Modern Green to Yellow Sapphire, Diamond and Gold Rose Flower Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of modern, green to yellow shaded sapphire flower earrings, designed as single rose flowers, with pavé set petals, with sapphires shading from green at the edges to yellow tow...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chandelier Earring Dangle Green Earrings 18 karat Black Diamonds and Peridot
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diamond & Peridot Dangle Earrings Natural Black Diamonds approx 1.05 carat Natural Peridot & Citrine approx 10.96 carat Briolette size approx 7x5 mm Real 18k White Gold appr...
Peridot, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Rossella Ugolini Alligator Green Tzavorite Diamonds Baroque Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Green Tsavorite stones, carefully set, evoke the vivid hue of the alligator's habitat, effortlessly infusing these earrings with a natural charm.
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Green Chalcedony Diamond Meghna Jewels Claw Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These modern, edgy and fiercely gorgeous drop earrings are handcrafted in 18K gold, sterling silver, 24.84 carat green chalcedony and .68 carat of sparkling diamonds.
Onyx, Diamond, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
2.54ct Oval Cut Green Blue Teal Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Halo Earring Studs
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Oval Cut Green Blue Teal Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Halo Earring Studs. 2.54 Total carat weight.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Platinum
14K White Gold 3.98ctw Oval Green Sapphire & Round Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
This is an absolutely breathtaking pair of sapphire and diamond halo earrings that is very well crafted in solid 14k white gold.
Diamond, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$72,000Sale Price|20% Off
Cecile Blake 8 Carat Green Emerald Diamond Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
These Cecile Blake earrings are a captivating combination of vibrant green emeralds and sparkling diamonds, perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any evening ensemble.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Coral, Green Agate, Diamonds, Onyx, Platinum Dangle Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful earrings in platinum structure mounted with a green agate in te upper part; in the middle, diamonds and onyx and, as pendant, a coral.
Agate, Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
$2,880Sale Price|44% Off
Michael Kneebone Botswana Agate Green Topaz Diamond Green Onyx Dangle Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A composition of green tones comprise these dramatic dangle earrings.
Agate, Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, 18k Gold
$640Sale Price|20% Off
Black Opal Green Turquoise Blue Sapphires Green Enamels Diamonds Gold Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these unique art deco style earrings we have the upper parts composed by 2 Black Opal oval cabochon 10mm x 12mm, in the central parts we have a pair of 14 kt gold elements ,14 fu...
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Black Opal, Gold, Enamel
Green Amethyst Earrings With Diamonds 5.42 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Green Amethyst: 5.28 Carats Diamond: 0.14 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Dimensions: 15 x 9 mm
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
$4,720 / item
Green Onyx Diamond Meghna Jewels Bora Bora Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
It is hand set in 20.57 carat green onyx and 4.63 carat of diamond pave arches.
White Diamond, Chalcedony, Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
27.80 Carat Green Quartz Diamond Dangle Earrings 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Dangling Greens 27.00ct. Natural Green Quartz earrings. Cabochon cut 20 X 9mm & 9 X 8mm Opaque, mint green color .80cts of round diamonds: G-color, Vs-2 clarity. 14kt. ...
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Prasiolite (Green Amethyst) Dangle Flower Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of flower dangle earrings with prasiolite (green amethyst) gemstones as the flower petals and pave` set diamonds on the leaves and the border.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
56.00 Carat Large Green Amethyst Earrings with Diamonds
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Affinity Earrings Set in 20 Karat Yellow Gold with 56.00-carat Green Amethyst and 1.15-carat Diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Meghna Jewels Claw Rubies Green Onyx Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning combination of 3.0 ct rubies, 32.0 ct green onyx & 1.25 ct diamonds. The green onyx is exquisitely framed in signature claw pave arches.
Diamond, White Diamond, Chalcedony, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Luro Diamond Green Gold Flower Button Style Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
18k green gold button style round flower earrings with textured background.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18k Gold Green & Pink Rhodium Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A unique and special pair of colorful earrings! They are made in 18k white gold with both green and vivid pink rhodium plating which is a very difficult process to undertake successf...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium
Coral, Onyx, Green Agate, Diamonds, PLatinum Dangle Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fashion retrò earrings in platinum structure mounted with a coral in the upper part; in the middle, two onyx that link structures studded with diamonds and, as pendant, an onyx with ...
Agate, Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
$5,600Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire & Yellow Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Blue Sapphires & Green Sapphire, Mix and Match Stud Earrings set in 18K White/Yellow Gold & natural Diamonds.
Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
Green Diamond Stud Earring Solid 14k Yellow Gold Emerald Shape Dainty Earring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This elegant pair of green diamond stud earrings exhibits an organic, gem-forward aesthetic with refined minimalist styling Details:- Item Code :- LEAMJOS-017 Material - 14K Solid Y...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Green Chalcedony Yellow Gold Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Green chalcedony cabochons 4 carats approx. Diamonds 0.10 carats approx. 18kyg butterfly backs Also available in other gemstones Limited edition Glim...
Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Amethyst Earrings With Diamonds 5.42 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Green Amethyst: 5.28 Carats Diamond: 0.14 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Dimensions: 15 x 9 mm
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Dainty and Attractive Green Amethyst and Diamond Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The green amethyst is a matched pair and with a rose cut surface weighing cts 2.28 and are surrounded by a large number of white diamonds (138 pcs, cts 0.87) .
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
Green Amethyst Drops and White Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautiful pair of earrings, it features a pair of green amethyst drops weighing 92.35 carat embellished with round-brilliant cut white diamonds in a floral setting weighing 1.03 ca...
Amethyst, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18k White Gold Green Jadeite and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These vintage earrings are a refined and highly wearable pair, combining 0.36ctw of diamonds with the timeless elegance of jade in a crisp 18k white gold setting. Jade jewelry is esp...
Jade, Diamond, White Gold
Dark Green Teardrop Briolette Quartz Earrings Diamond 14K Gold Drop Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Each earring features a pear-cut green quartz, suspended from a delicate setting adorned with smaller green gemstones and daimonds. The design is both modern and sophisticated, with...
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Amethyst Earrings With Diamonds 5.42 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Green Amethyst: 5.28 Carats Diamond: 0.14 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Dimensions: 15 x 9 mm
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Morganite Green Beryl Diamond 18Kt Gold Rock Crystal Earrings and Jewelry Box
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Gemstone Morganite Green Beryl Diamond 18KT Gold Rock Crystal Earrings and Jewelry Box These stunning earrings are made of white gold and are composed of three articulated elements.
Beryl, Crystal, Diamond, Morganite, Rock Crystal, Green Beryl, Gold, 18k...
2.02 Carat Green Tourmaline Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco tourmaline and diamond dangle earrings circa 1920's. Hinged chevron sections with bright full cut diamonds with two kite shaped green Tourmaline dangles in platinum. 2 kit...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
$622Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Green Opal Diamonds sterling silver long Drop earrings
Located in Delhi, DL
Elegant and classy green opal diamond silver earrings consist of : Metal- Silver Metal Purity- sterling silver Stone- Diamonds Stone color- White Stone origin- Natural Gemstone- Gr...
Diamond, Opal, Sterling Silver
Meghna Jewels Claw Stud Green Chalcedony Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Bold and modern, these mini claw stud diamond earrings exude a captivating sophistication.
Chalcedony, Onyx, Diamond, Sterling Silver
Green Amethyst Yellow Gold White Diamond Dangle Earrings
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
Paving: White Diamonds 0,33ct. Green Amethysts 26,77ct Material: Yellow Gold 750; Silver 925; Black Rhodium Earrings with White Diamonds and Green Amethysts handcrafted in Yellow G...
Amethyst, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Silver
Seidengang Green Quartz and Diamond Earrings
By SeidenGang
Located in Darnestown, MD
Seidengang earrings with a lemon/lime colored faceted quartz surrounded by diamonds. The two rows of diamonds in each earring weigh approximately 2.75 carats. Backs are clips and pos...
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Cushion Green Prasiolite & Diamond Halo Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 14k gold earrings showcasing beautifully faceted cushion-cut green prasiolite measuring approximately 11.8mm × 10mm, framed in a refined diamond halo for crisp brilliance and...
Diamond, Iolite, 14k Gold
Black & Green Onyx Disc Dangle Earrings With Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:2.594gms,D:5.25ct,slv:19.31gms,, ONYX GREEN:40.23Cts,ONYX BLACK:26.7Cts
Diamond, Onyx
$10,240Sale Price|20% Off
Certified Natural Jadeite Jade, Diamond & Sapphire Earrings, Apple Green
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Here is a nice pair of apple green jadeite Jade earrings with blue sapphires and natural diamonds.
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Jade, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k G...
18K White Gold Green Tourmaline and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite drop earrings are crafted in 18-karat white gold and feature stunning green tourmalines (11.80ct) as their focal point.
Tourmaline, Diamond, White Gold
$1,949Sale Price / item|44% Off
Blue, yellow green sapphire 14k gold earrings
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Blue, yellow and green oval sapphire earrings. Sapphire gold earrings.
Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
$38,400Sale Price|20% Off
Important Imperial Jade Beads & Diamond Earrings, Collector's Imperial Green
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The earrings are set in 18k white gold. There are 2 imperial green jade beads (just under 7mm) and approximately 0.35cts of white diamonds that make up these earrings.
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Icy Imperial Green Jade & Diamond Earrings, Collector's Quality
Located in Hong Kong, HK
There are 2 carved imperial green jade leaf motifs and approximately 0.25cts of white diamonds that make up these earrings.
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Faye Kim Modern Platinum Green Diamond Bar Earrings, 3.22ctw
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Feminine yet edgy, the matchstick style platinum earrings feature green diamonds that are channel set for a clean, sleek look.
Diamond, Platinum
Fab Drops 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Green Sapphire Drop Earrings
By Andrew Fabrikant & Sons
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Diamond: 0.71 ct twd (Diamond) Green Sapphire: 1.19 ct twd Total Weight: 3.4 grams Earrings Length: 1.5 inches
Diamond, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Earrings with Green Tourmaline, Moon Quartz and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
These exquisite earrings feature a captivating Green Tourmaline of 5.5 carats and Moon Quartz of 9 carats, surrounded by 0.80 carats of sparkling Diamonds for an alluring glimmer.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Quartz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Chrysoprase with Pave Diamonds Paradizia Earrings
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Vivid green faceted Chrysoprase surrounded with pave diamonds in a contrasting black rhodium frame sets off the green, giving the earrings and edgy modern look.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Green Earrings in Recycled Aluminium, 18kt & 14kt Gold & Diamond
By Estaa
Located in Mumbai, IN
The vibrant green hue, enhanced by the shimmering diamonds, makes these earrings a bold yet refined statement piece, perfect for adding a touch of color and brilliance to any outfit.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Mixed Metal, 14k Gold
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of 18K green Agate and Diamond drop Earrings
Located in Toronto, ON
Pair of 18K green Agate and Diamond drop Earrings. Each suspending a polished large pear shape green agate with mottled with black and white coloring.
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Checkerboard Green Chalcedony and Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Vintage Checkerboard Green Chalcedony and Diamond Gold Vintage Drop Earrings.
Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s Diamond Green Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Pair of earrings in 18 karat yellow gold, own hallmark. Voluminous pair of clips for pierced ears, they are formed of a pattern such as a knot interlaced amati, ena...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Green Amethyst Earrings With White Diamonds 2.48 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Green Amethyst: 2.12 Carats White Diamond: 0.24 Carats Green Diamond: 0.12 Carats Metal: Sterling S...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Green Tourmaline with Brown Sapphire and Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Green Tourmaline 3.99 carats with Brown Sapphire 0.57 carat and Diamond 0.72 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 3.4 cm Total Weight: 13.0 grams "...
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
18KYG Green Agate, Carved Yellow Agate and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These 18KYG green agate and yellow agate earrings are a stunning piece of jewelry that combines earthy tones with a touch of fun.
Agate, Diamond, 18k 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.
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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