Half Carat Diamond Basket Studs Earrings 14k White Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
The perfect half carat everyday earrings. Set in white gold basket settings with secure butterfly backings. The diamonds are very bright and lively. In very good condition. Metal: 1...
Diamond, White Gold
14K White Gold Half Moon Diamond Stud Earrings Hollow Half Moon Diamond Earring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Setting Style: Pave Setting Material: 14K White Gold Main Stone: Diamond Weight: 0.25-Carats (Total) Cut: Brilliant Round Clarity: VS-SI Color: I-K Luster: Very Good Treatments: Nat...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Halo Illusion Stud Earrings
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pair of diamond stud earrings! Made up of the highest round brilliant cut diamonds these studs have so much fire and brilliance. 1.94 carats of colorless white VS diam...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Natural 0.13 Carat Diamond Star Half Moon Stud Earrings Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Radiate ethereal charm and celestial elegance with these captivating Natural 0.13 Carat Diamond Star Moon Stud Earrings, meticulously crafted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold to adorn your ea...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cushion Cut Emerald and Diamond Stud Earrings
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
Stunning cushion shaped emerald studs. 9.95 carats of emeralds. 1.92 carats of white round brilliant cut diamonds. 18k white gold. Certified by Christian Dunaigre of Switzer...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2.49 Carats F/VS1 Round Baguette Shape Diamonds Half Moon Stud Earrings 14K Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Treat yourself to this magnificent pair of earrings adorned with 2.49 carats of F-VS1 round baguette-shaped diamonds, set in 14 carats of pure gold.! Specifications : Diamond Weig...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,243Sale Price|20% Off
Half Heart Diamond Earring in 14k Solid Gold Ear Stud
Located in Chicago, IL
Half Heart Diamond Earring 14k Solid Gold Ear Stud For Girlfriend Birthday Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unus...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
14 Karat White Gold 0.14 Carat Diamond Disc Stud Earrings
Located in Great neck, NY
These Beautiful Disc Half Diamond Stud Earrings are crafted of 14K White Gold and feature 0.14 ct. of Round White Diamonds, have Butterfly Push backs for closure. -14K White Gold -Di...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 4.00 Ct F/VS1 Princess Diamonds Half Bezel Stud Earrings 18K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These elegant stud earrings feature GIA Certified Princess Cut diamonds totaling 4.00 carats, composed of two diamonds weighing 2.00 carats each, graded F color and VS1 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Sepkus 0.27 Carat Total Round Cut Diamond Stud Earrings in Yellow Gold
By Alex Sepkus
Located in New York, NY
A wonderfully designed pair of stud earrings by Alex Sepkus, featuring half domes with multiple lines, sprinkled with bezel-set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.27 carat total.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Real 2 Carat Baguette Diamond Half Moon Earrings 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, 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 h...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Real 2 Carat Baguette Diamond Half Moon Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, 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
GIA Half Carat Each Diamond Pear Shape Earrings in Black Rhodium & 18K Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 2.01 ct. I SI white diamond pear shapes. Handmade in 18k yellow gold and black rhodium. Push back setting. Stones come with GIA certificates. Picture shows one angle to ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium
18 Karat White Gold 5.97 Carat Diamond Modulation Cocktail Stud Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 5.97 Carat Diamond Modulation Cocktail Stud Earrings This incredible fancy shaped diamond earring is vividly magical.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.85 Carat Yellow & White Diamond 18K White Gold Pave Stud Heart Earring
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: Heart Stud Earrings Metal: 18K White Gold Closure: Lever Back Total Weight: 9.3 grams Dimensions: 18 x 14.7mm each Setting Style: Pave Diamond Det...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$744Sale Price / set|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Elegant Half Circle Earring Pair Diamond Jewelry Gift Half Moon.
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Yellow Gold Elegant Half Circle Earring Pair Diamond Jewelry Gift Half Moon. Total Carat Weight 0.24 & Under Base Metal Yellow Gold Certification IGI, BIS Hallmark Material 14k ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$3,672Sale Price / set|20% Off
1.9 Carat SI/H Half Hoop Diamond Crescent Cluster Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, 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
$650Sale Price|31% Off
10k Yellow Gold 1.08 Carat ZEI 3 Row Half Hoop Diamond Omega Clip Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are just beautiful! They are 10k yellow gold and each earring has 18 brilliant cut diamond measuring 2 mm making .54 carats on each earring and totals 1.08 carats. Th...
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold 4.96 Carats Ruby and Diamond Statement Stud Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 4.96 Carats Ruby and Diamond Statement Stud Earrings This glorious pigeon blood red ruby and diamond earring is sensational.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$5,359Sale Price / set|20% Off
3.90 Carat SI/H Pear Brilliant Cut Diamond Half Moon Earrings 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 3.90 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pie...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
$6,534Sale Price / set|20% Off
3.90 Carat SI/H Pear Brilliant Cut Diamond Half Moon Earrings 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 3.90 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
TJD 0.75 Carat Round & Baguette Diamond 14 Karat Gold Oval Shape Stud Earrings
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Adorn your formal wear with extra glitz when you put on these diamond frame stud earrings. Expertly crafted in 14 karat Yellow Gold, earring is cleverly filled with 170 single cut, b...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.75 Carat Round & Baguette Cut Diamond 14K Gold Cushion Shape Stud Earrings
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Adorn your formal wear with extra glitz when you put on these diamond frame stud earrings. Expertly crafted in 14 karat Yellow Gold, earring is cleverly filled with 190 single cut, b...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold 5.07 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Stud Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 5.07 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Modulation Stud Earrings This magnificent imperial green emerald and diamond earring is sensational.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold 4.81 Carat Diamond and Ruby "Invisible-Set" Stud Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold 4.81 Carat Diamond and Ruby "Invisible-Set" Stud Earrings This spectacular wine red ruby and diamond invisible setting stud earring is extraordinary.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
TJD 0.75 Carat Round & Baguette Diamond 14 Karat Gold Pear Shape Stud Earrings
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Adorn your formal wear with extra glitz when you put on these diamond frame stud earrings. Expertly crafted in 14 karat Yellow Gold, earring is cleverly filled with 176 single cut, b...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$24,725
Emerald and Diamond Earrings
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pair of timeless emerald earrings. 7.62 carats of certified Intense Green Emeralds 1.51 carats of white round brilliant cut diamonds. Set in platinum Just over hal...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
18K White Gold Yellow Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
These stunning earrings feature rare and beautiful yellow diamonds as the main highlight. Set in 18K white gold, they offer a bright and colorful look that stands out with simple ele...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.31ct Vivid Green Fancy Cut Emerald & Diamond 18k White Gold Halo Earring Studs
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Vivid Green Fancy Cut Emerald And Diamond 18k White Gold Halo Earring Studs. 2.31 Carat total. These earrings feature two fine natural emeralds with a vivid green colour and...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.30ct Fancy Light Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These 1.3ct Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Stud Earrings in 18K white gold are a captivating blend of color and brilliance.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.25ct Cushion Cut Diamond Stud Earrings in 18k Rose Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Featuring two half-carat diamonds, GIA certified at colorless E-F and VS2 clarity, these earrings are truly captivating.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Graduated Diamonds Ear Climbers, 14K Gold, Half Carat, MADE TO ORDER, EG13180
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
These beautiful diamond and white gold ear climbers feel supremely comfortable and add a dazzle to your ears. Ear climbers are a newer jewelry trend, yet they look both stylish and c...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco inspired ruby diamond cluster stud platinum earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A bold and refined interpretation of classic 1930s glamour, these Art Deco–inspired stud earrings center on two vivid round rubies totaling approximately 0.80 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Cttw Princess Diamond Composite Square Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Crafted to captivate, these exquisite stud earrings are a marvel of modern jewelry design, blending the luxurious luster of rhodium-plated .925 sterling silver with the innate brilli...
Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
18k Gold Diamond Pavé Round Button Stud Earrings by NOOI
Located in Dueville, IT
Elevate Your Collection Exquisitely handcrafted in Italy, these striking disc stud earrings strike the perfect balance between timeless heritage and modern sophistication.
Diamond, 18k Gold
22 Ct Natural Amethyst & 3.60 Ct Pear shape Diamond Stud Earrings, 14KWG
Located in New York, NY
**22 Ct Natural Amethyst & 3.60 Ct Pear Shape Diamond Stud Earrings in 14KWG** These magnificent stud earrings feature an imperial checkerboard natural amethyst that is truly se...
Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold
$639Sale Price|20% Off
Modern Diamond Studs with .13 Carat Diamond Weight and 14K Brushed Yellow Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The modern brushed gold diamond studs are sure to compliment you. These earring studs have a half and half design with half the disk paved with round brilliant diamonds and half the ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3.00 ct Asscher‑Cut Diamond Halo Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Architectural Fire, Art‑Deco Allure Step into the refined glamour of the Jazz Age—reimagined for modern connoisseurs—with these striking half‑halo studs. Each earring centers on a 1...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Gold Heart Diamond Stud Earrings With Coral Texture - Italian Jewelry
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Made to order Heart Diamond Stud Earrings – 14K Solid Gold – Handmade in Italy Celebrate love and elegance with these heart-shaped stud earrings from the Calypso Collection.
Diamond, 14k Gold
18k Gold Heart Diamond Stud Earrings With Coral Texture - Italian Jewelry
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Made to order Heart Diamond Stud Earrings – 18K Solid Gold – Handmade in Italy Celebrate love and elegance with these heart-shaped stud earrings from the Calypso Collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold 1/2 cttw Round Cut Diamond Stud Earrings (I-J, SI2-I1)
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of these 14K yellow gold stud earrings, each adorned with a lustrous cluster of round-cut natural diamonds, totaling a half carat.
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Nature Inspired Diamond Stud Earrings with Leaf Design, Italian Jewelry
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Made to order Diamond stud earrings in 18k Gold with leaf design.
Diamond, 18k Gold
14k Gold Nature Inspired Diamond Stud Earrings with Leaf Design, Italian Jewelry
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Made to order Diamond stud earrings in 14k Gold with leaf design.
Diamond, 14k Gold
7.01tcw 14K Dark Emerald-Emerald Cut & Diamond Accent Gold Bezel Stud Earrings
Located in Jupiter, FL
The brilliant round diamonds combined have over half a carat. Perfect for every day!
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mark Broumand 1.30 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Earrings
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous pair of diamond stud earrings is set with half carat cushion cut center diamonds GIA certified at E-F, SI1.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Black and White Pavé Diamond Star Stud Omega Back Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gemstones: White & Black Diamonds Black Diamond Cut: Round Black Diamond Count: 80 Black Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.56 CTW White Diamond Count: 102 Wh...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Solid Gold Music Note Stud Earrings Gold Diamond Music Lover Jewelry Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Music Note Stud Earrings Gold Diamond Music Lover Jewelry Gift.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified .50 Carat Each Diamond Cluster Earrings
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring all Gia certified diamonds, half a carat or .50ct each ranging from color D-F, and clarity from Vs1-Vs2. Amaz...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold 13.73 CTW Ruby & Diamond Flower Shape Stud Earrings Gift for Her
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18K Yellow Gold 13.73 CTW Ruby & Diamond Flower Shape Stud Earrings Gift for Her This magnificent crimson red ruby and rose cut solitaire diamond earring is an incredible feisty...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handmade 18K White Gold 9 Carat Marquise and Pear Shape Diamond Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Collection Metals- 18K White Gold, 18K Yellow Gold, .750. Stones- 18 Marquise Diamonds, 10 Pear Shape Diamonds, Mostly Colorless E-F Color Diamonds, Average VS2-SI1 C...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 6.31 Carat Cluster Earring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
EARRING 18KT Gold From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Size of each diamond: .50 or half a carat Color Clari...
Diamond
Diamond Stud Errings Checkered Board Design 18kt Yellow Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Comfortable pair of diamond earrings, featuring checkered design, half an inch approximate diameter made in 18KT yellow gold with butterfly stud closure.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Art Deco Platinum Diamond Earrings
Located in San Francisco, CA
Two Old European Cut Diamonds are the centerpieces of these exceptional Art Deco diamond earrings. The two central Old Euro Diamonds weigh 1.15 carats with an additional 10 round cut...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Pearl and Diamond Earrings, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1950s, these delightful earrings are crafted in 18 carat yellow gold. At the centre of each sits a single 5mm half pearl. Surrounding are eight sparkling transitional c...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Interlocking Earrings
By David Yurman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These striking David Yurman earrings feature a crossover design with one half composed of twisted yellow gold and the other half paved with brilliant-cut diamonds, creating a bold tw...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bezel set diamond earrings 14KT gold 1ct
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Half a carat each diamond earrings made in bezel style setting with a regular butterfly post, these are stunning diamond earrings made with natural diamonds SI clarity and G color in...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified Diamond Cluster Earrings
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the vault at Emilio Jewelry located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring a collection of half carat each natural fancy intense yellow diamonds set in this simple elegant...
Yellow 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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