18 Carat White Gold Sapphire Stud Invisible Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Sapphire stud earrings design as classic luxury elegant style. You can use for everyday and also for the evening party.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White & Rose Gold Invisible Cluster Set Diamond Two Strand Dangle Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
14K White and Rose Gold Diamond Dangle Earrings. Featuring an exquisite invisible cluster setting, these earrings showcase 1.58 carats of brilliant G-H color, SI1-SI2 clarity diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$11,998Sale Price|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Invisible Set Sapphire & Diamond Dangle Drop Day Night Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
These magnificent dangle Day/Night earrings feature flame style tops with channel baguette sapphires and fiery pave diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Invisible Butterfly Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
The top quality ruby which make in invisible setting. We set the stone in perfection as we are professional in this kind of setting more than 40 years. The invisible is a highly tech...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold 1.20 Carat Diamond Cluster "Invisible-Setting" Stud Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 1.20 Carat Diamond Cluster "Invisible-Setting" Stud Earrings This fantastic invisible set brilliant round shaped diamond stud earring is regal.
Diamond, 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
Invisible Set 28.51 Carat Blue Sapphire and 1.50 Carat Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
.* These captivating earrings are a masterclass in refined elegance and sculptural design.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ladies 18K White Gold 1.62 CT Invisible Set Diamond Floral Drop Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
Might show minor signs of wear. Invisibly Set in 18 Karat White Gold with: Thirty-four (34) round brilliant cut natural diamonds: Total Carat Weight: 1.62 ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18 Karat Gold 2.40 Carat Marquise and Round Invisible Set Diamonds Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Type: Earring Height: 33 mm Width: 10 mm Metal: White Gold Metal Purity: 18K Hallmarks: 750 Total Weight: 9.3 Gram Stone Type: 2.40 CT G SI1 Diamonds Condition: New Stock Number: ...
Diamond
Diamond Ruby 18 Carat White Gold Invisible Clip-On Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Ruby 18 Carat Gold Invisible Clip on Earrings The top quality Ruby which make in invisible setting.We set the stone in perfection as we are professional in this kind of sett...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Princess Cut Invisible Set Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k white gold Diamonds: 18 princess cut = 0.27cttw Color: H-I Clarity: SI1 Weight: 1.2 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond & Ruby Halo Invisible Set Marquise Shape Drop 14K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
She will adore the Art Deco style brilliant sparkle of these romantic diamond and natural ruby drop earrings. Crated white gold with millgrain setting, each light-catching dangle fea...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,900Sale Price|25% Off
18 Karat White Gold Invisible Setting 5.76 Carat Sapphire Diamond Stud Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat white gold invisible setting 5.76 carats sapphire diamond stud earrings.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Invisible-Set Princess Cut Diamond and Australian Pearl Earrings
Located in BILBAO, ES
- Year: 2009 - Metal: 18 Karat White Gold - Gold Weight: 5.1 grams - 18 Princess-Cut Diamonds - Total Diamond Weight: approximately 0.98 carat - 2 Australian South Sea Pearls - Inv...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
18 Carat White Gold Flower Ruby and Diamond Invisible Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
The top quality ruby which make in invisible setting. We set the stone in perfection as we are professional in this kind of setting more than 40 years. The invisible is a highly tech...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Flower Sapphire and Diamond Invisible Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
The top quality sapphire which make in invisible setting. We set the stone in perfection as we are professional in this kind of setting more than 40 years. The invisible is a highly ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Flower Ruby and Diamond Invisible Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
The top quality ruby which make in invisible setting. We set the stone in perfection as we are professional in this kind of setting more than 40 years. The invisible is a highly tech...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Round Diamond & Green Emerald Invisible Set Double Halo Stud White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
These Art-Deco stud earrings are completely spectacular! The vibrant color stone (you can select Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby) are specialty cut to surround the excellent round brill...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
10K Yellow Gold 1/5 Cttw Invisible Set Princess-Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
"Video Available Upon request." Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: 2 Princess-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Clarity: SI2-I1 Diamond Wei...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
4.4mm Round Diamond & Emerald Invisible Set Double Halo Stud White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
These Art-Deco stud earrings are completely spectacular! The vibrant color stone (you can select Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby) is a specialty cut to surround the excellent round bril...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
10K White Gold 1/5 Carat Invisible Set Princess-Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 10K white gold, these exquisite stud earrings feature a captivating duo of princess-cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
Oscar Heyman Day and Night Invisible Set Sapphire Earrings
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Oscar Heyman Day and Night Invisible Set Sapphire Earrings A pair of Oscar Heyman day and night earrings featuring pear-shaped sapphires at the tops, accented with round-cut sapphir...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
18 Carat White Gold Flower Ruby and Diamond Invisible Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
The top quality ruby which make in invisible setting. We set the stone in perfection as we are professional in this kind of setting more than 40 years. The invisible is a highly tech...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Carat White Gold Flower Ruby and Diamond Invisible Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
The top quality ruby which make in invisible setting. We set the stone in perfection as we are professional in this kind of setting more than 40 years. The invisible is a highly tech...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Invisible Set Sapphire Diamond Flower Earrings 26.0ct Sapphire 18K White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
These exceptional invisible-set sapphire and diamond flower earrings showcase striking high-jewelry craftsmanship with bold sculptural presence.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
10K White Gold 1/2 Carat Invisible Set Princess-Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style and embrace the allure of these Invisible Set Princess-Cut Diamond Stud Earrings.
White Diamond, Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
10K White Gold 1/2 Carat Invisible Set Princess-Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style and embrace the allure of these Invisible Set Princess-Cut Diamond Stud Earrings.
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Invisible Ruby Hoop Earrings 'S'
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
We use the top quality Ruby which make in invisible setting. We set the stone in perfection as we are professional in this kind of setting more than 40 years. The invisible is a high...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
10K Yellow Gold 1/2 Carat Invisible Set Princess-Cut Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Uniquely set in an invisible setting, princess-cut diamonds shine in the outer part of these gorgeous 10k yellow gold hoop earrings.
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Invisible Sapphire Hoop Earrings 'S'
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
The top quality Sapphire which make in invisible setting. We set the stone in perfection as we are professional in this kind of setting more than 40 years. The invisible is a highly ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Invisible Sapphire Flower Stud Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
A lovely sapphire stud earrings that you can use as everyday. We use the top quality Sapphire for our invisible setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate 18K Invisible Princess Cut Diamond Baguette Ruby Pavé Huggie Earrings
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A field of invisibly set princess-cut diamonds forms the center, framed by a halo of finely pavé-set rounds, while a graduated panel of vivid red rubies anchors the base with saturat...
Diamond, Ruby
18 Carat White Gold Invisible Sapphire Flower Stud Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
A lovely sapphire stud earrings that you can use as everyday. We use the top quality Sapphire for our invisible setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
10K White Gold 1/2 Carat Invisible Set Princess-Cut Diamond Square Stud Earring
Located in New York, NY
Add sparkle to your day with these 10k white gold princess earrings. Each earring features 9 princess cut diamonds wrapped in a white gold ribbon as the centerpiece of the design.
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Invisible Ruby and Diamond Clip-On Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
18 Karat White Gold invisible Ruby and Diamond Clip-On Earrings We use the top quality Ruby which make in invisible setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold invisible Sapphire and Diamond Clip-On Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
18 Karat White Gold invisible Sapphire and Diamond Clip-On Earrings We use the top quality Sapphire which make in invisible setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Earrings with invisibly set sapphire drops 12ct total weight and 3.16 tw diamond
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Elevate your elegance with these stunning earrings crafted in white gold. They feature 12.0 carats of radiant-cut blue sapphires. The deep blue hue of the sapphires exudes sophistic...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
10K White Gold Invisible Set 1/2 Cttw Diamond Composite and Halo Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
At their heart, princess-cut natural diamonds dazzle in an innovative invisible setting that gives the illusion of a single, seamless stone, adding a touch of understated luxury.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Cellini 18kt Yellow Gold Invisibly Set 6.85ct. Ruby & 3.69ct. Diamond Earrings
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
A very classic pair of half hoop earrings. These 18 karat yellow gold earrings are invisibly set with 3 rows of princess cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Carat White Gold Invisible Sapphire and Diamond Clip-On Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
18 Carat White Gold invisible Sapphire and Diamond Clip-On Earrings We use the top quality Sapphire which make in invisible setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Invisible Set 30.35 Carat Yellow Sapphire and 1.37 Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* These luminous earrings exude warmth and sophistication, crafted in 18K white gold and adorned with 30.35 ...
Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White gold invisible Sapphire Swan Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
The top quality Sapphire which make in invisible setting. We set the stone in perfection as we are professional in this kind of setting more than 40 years. The invisible is a highly ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Carat Gold Invisible Clip-On Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
The top quality Ruby which make in invisible setting. We set the stone in perfection as we are professional in this kind of setting more than 40 years. The invisible is a highly tech...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
10K White Gold 1/2 Carat Invisible Set Princess-Cut Diamond Square Stud Earring
Located in New York, NY
Add sparkle to your day with these 10k white gold princess earrings. Each earring features 9 princess cut diamonds wrapped in a white gold ribbon as the centerpiece of the design.
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
18KT. Yellow Gold, 14.27 Carat Invisibly Set Ruby & 2.96Ct. Diamond Hoop Earring
Located in New York, NY
These beautifully crafted showstopping earrings are composed of 14.27Ct. Of invisibly set Rubies and 2.96Ct. of round brilliants. The Lower portion of the earring may be removed so t...
Yellow Gold
Charles Krypell 18Kt YG Invisibly Set Diamond, Blue Sapphire & Emerald Earrings
By Charles Krypell
Located in New York, NY
Featuring invisibly set baguette blue sapphires and square emeralds along with round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18KT YG Oval and Invisibly Set Rubies 12.85 Ct & Diamond 0.92 Cts Hoop Earrings
By Sabbadini
Located in New York, NY
Tapered diamond baguettes flank the center rubies.The balance of the hoop shaped earrings are set with square invisibly set rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,648Sale Price|45% Off
18KT Blue Sapphire and Diamond Invisible Set Earrings Clip or Posts
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
18KT Blue Sapphire and Diamond Invisible Set Earrings Clip or Posts These fantastic colored sapphires are of pristine quality and set in a halo of diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Diamonds & Invisible Set 14.28 Ct Blue Sapphire Flower Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Height: 24.5 mm Width: 24.5 mm Metal:18K White Gold Hallmarks: 18K Total Weight: 18.6 Grams Stone Type: 14.28 CT Invisible Set Natural Blue Sapphire and 0.1.36 C...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire
1940s Diamond and Invisibly Set Ruby Clip Earrings of Stylized Knot Design
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Retro baguette diamond and invisibly set Burma ruby earrings of overlapping swirl design, in platinum with clip backs.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Invisible-Set Ruby and Diamond Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfield, CT
Van Cleef & Arpels Invisible-Set Ruby and Diamond Earrings 18K Yellow Gold These Van Cleef & Arpels earrings are made in 18K yellow gold and feature VCA's signature invisibl...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sophia D Invisible-Set Sapphire & Diamond Floral Earrings in 18K White Gold
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
A masterful display of invisible setting, these 18K white gold floral earrings feature 32.92 carats of richly saturated sapphires forming sculpted petals.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Sophia D Invisible-Set Ruby & Diamond Floral Earrings in 18K White Gold
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite expression of craftsmanship, these 18K white gold earrings feature 19.77 carats of deep red rubies in a seamless invisible setting, forming sculptural floral blooms.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Nini 18K White Gold Invisible-Set Purple Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
18K white gold earrings with invisible-set purple sapphires and diamonds designed by Nini.
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sophia D Invisible-Set Ruby & Diamond Leaf Earrings in 18K White Gold
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
A bold yet refined design, these 18K white gold earrings feature 16.33 carats of rubies arranged in a flawless invisible setting that flows with the organic shape of the leaf.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
18 Carat White Gold Orchid Flower Sapphire Invisible Stud Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
A lovely sapphire stud earrings that you can use as everyday. We use the top quality Sapphire for our invisible setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Carat White Gold Orchid Flower Ruby Invisible Stud Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
A lovely ruby stud earrings that you can use as everyday. We use the top quality Ruby for our invisible setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White gold Ruby Invisible Butterfly Flower Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby Invisible Butterfly Flower Earrings is the master piece that we create on a dream of butterfly flower .The top quality ruby which make in invisible setting.We set the stone in p...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sophia D Invisible-Set Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, these sculptural floral earrings feature 18.77 carats of vivid yellow sapphires arranged in a seamless invisible setting that highlights the brilliance of...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Invisible Set 34.26 Carat Blue Sapphire Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic Height: 26 mm Width: 26 mm Metal:18K White Gold Hallmarks: 18K Total Weight: 24.60 Grams Stone Type: 34.26 CT Invisible Set Natural Blue Sapphire and 0.75 CT G VS2 Dia...
Blue Sapphire
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.
Someone wanted to “modernize” the Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. masterworks, but Mahnaz Collection came to their rescue. Here, the dealer explains precisely why they’re such an extraordinary find.
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