1.60 Carat Illusion Diamond Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
By ADA Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Details Name: 1.60 Carat Illusion Diamond Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold Creator: ADA Jewelry Design: Illusion-style studs Stones: Round Brilliant-Cut Diamonds Total Carat Weight: ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.60 Carat Illusion Diamond Earrings in 14K White Gold
By ADA Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Details Name: 1.60 Carat Illusion Diamond Earrings in 14K White Gold Creator: ADA Jewelry Design: Illusion-style studs Stones: Round Brilliant-Cut Diamonds Total Carat Weight: 1...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.10 Carat Illusion Diamond Earrings in 14K White Gold
By ADA Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Details Name: 1.10 Carat Illusion Diamond Earrings in 14K White Gold Creator: ADA Jewelry Design: Illusion-style studs Stones: Round Brilliant-Cut Diamonds Total Carat Weight: 1...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Invisible and Illusion Set Emerald Cut Diamond Earring
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and big look on the ear! Emerald Cut Diamond Center with trapezoids surrounding to appear as one large diamond, surrounded with Round Diamonds and further surrounded with ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 2.65 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Illusion Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive pair of vintage 2.65 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold illusion earrings; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
PANIM Hexagon Illusion Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM Hexagon Illusion Diamond Earrings in 18Karat White Gold This unique Illusion hexagon diamond will be custom created to your specifications. This piece is currently priced in ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Square Diamond Illusion Button Earrings with Center Pink Diamond in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
Square Diamond Illusion Earrings with Baguettes and Rounds and center Pink Diamond in Platinum Diamond Earrings feature a Natural Pink Diamond in the center, accented by a cluster ...
Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Geometric Natural Diamond Halo Illusion Earrings in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
These are emerald-cut diamond stud earrings set in solid gold. A cluster of baguettes and round diamonds forms the center, framed by a halo of smaller diamonds for added brilliance.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,684Sale Price|20% Off
Earrings 18kt Gold Square Emerald 2.04 cts & Marquise Illusion Diamonds 0.42 cts
Located in Miami, FL
Earrings 18kt Mixed Gold (White and Yellow gold) Square Emerald 2.04 carats with Marquise Illusion Diamonds 0.42 carats Studs.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Unique Illusion Setting Of VS Diamonds On Round Studs Made in 18k Rose Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:2.856g, Diamond:0.72ct, Size: 9X9"
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,592Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamond 0.70 carats 18KT Rose Cluster Simple Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Experience the elegance and grace of our 18KT Rose Gold Natural Diamonds Illusion Halo Cluster Emerald Stud Earring. Embrace the allure of these enchanting earrings and let them be a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Princess Cut Illusion 18K White Gold Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a touch of elegance to your collection with these stunning Princess Cut Illusion 18K White Gold Diamond Stud Earrings. Perfectly crafted to showcase both round and baguette diamo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
3.45 ctw Diamond Illusion Stud and Pavé Oval Drop Earrings in Platinum & 18K
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Measuring 1 3/4 inches in length by 5/8 inches in width, these earrings offer dramatic length and movement. 1stdibs Attributes & Specs Period: 2010–Present Metal: Platinum, 18k...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
18K Gold 0.72 Carat Natural Diamond Cluster Illusion Set Round Stud Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These 18K solid yellow gold natural diamond cluster earrings feature a total of 0.72 carats in mixed cut diamonds. Each earring measures 7.7mm in diameter and features a central pr...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.75 Carat Natural Diamond Illusion Set Stud Earrings G SI 14k White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
0.75 Carat Natural Diamond Illusion set Stud Earrings G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Earrings 0.75CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, 1.2 gram...
Diamond, White 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.
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