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Old European Cut Diamond Earrings 18K White Gold 4.37 TDW
Old European Cut Diamond Earrings 18K White Gold 4.37 TDW

Old European Cut Diamond Earrings 18K White Gold 4.37 TDW

By Estate Jewelry

Located in East Brunswick, NJ

Old European Cut Diamond Earrings 18K White Gold 4.37 TDW This absolutely stunning pair of vintage

Category

Early 20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold Victorian Old European Cut Diamond Earrings
18k Yellow Gold Victorian Old European Cut Diamond Earrings

18k Yellow Gold Victorian Old European Cut Diamond Earrings

By Non Branded

Located in Lexington, KY

These vibrant earrings are made in 18k yellow gold with Old European cut diamonds and come from the

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Old European Cut Diamonds Earrings 14K White Gold Studs 1.72cttw
Old European Cut Diamonds Earrings 14K White Gold Studs 1.72cttw

Old European Cut Diamonds Earrings 14K White Gold Studs 1.72cttw

By Estate Jewelry

Located in East Brunswick, NJ

center Old European cut Diamonds are .50 carat each. One diamond is VS2 clarity and G color. Another

Category

20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

6.25 Carat Natural Colombian Oval Emerald and Old European Cut Diamonds Earrings
6.25 Carat Natural Colombian Oval Emerald and Old European Cut Diamonds Earrings

6.25 Carat Natural Colombian Oval Emerald and Old European Cut Diamonds Earrings

Located in Chevy Chase, MD

An absolutely stunning pair of natural Colombian emerald and old European cut diamond clip earrings

Category

Mid-20th Century Colombian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Art Deco Platinum and 7.40 Carats Diamond Clip Earrings
Late Art Deco Platinum and 7.40 Carats Diamond Clip Earrings

Late Art Deco Platinum and 7.40 Carats Diamond Clip Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Antique Platinum and Old European Cut Diamond Earrings 7.40 Carats Total Diamond Weight F-J Color

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

4.01ct Old European Cut Diamond Stud Earrings in 18ct White Gold
4.01ct Old European Cut Diamond Stud Earrings in 18ct White Gold

4.01ct Old European Cut Diamond Stud Earrings in 18ct White Gold

By Tobi Gem Setting

Located in London, GB

These old European cut diamond earrings, totalling 4.01 carats across the pair, are simply divine

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Edwardian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Diamond Old European Cut Dangle Earring
White Diamond Old European Cut Dangle Earring

White Diamond Old European Cut Dangle Earring

By Malpani Jewels

Located in Hung Hom, HK

A total of 2.95 carat of white old European rose cut along with 0.81 carat of white diamond tappers

Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

2.47 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
2.47 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Drop Earrings

2.47 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Drop Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Diamond weighing a total of 2.17 carats, and 2 smaller Old European cut top Diamonds weighing a total of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.88 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
1.88 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Stud Earrings

1.88 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Stud Earrings

Located in Montgomery, AL

: 1.0 Gram Accented by the following gemstones 2 - 6.3mm Old European Cut Diamonds; IJ Color; VS

Category

20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Platinum and Old European Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings
Edwardian Platinum and Old European Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings

Edwardian Platinum and Old European Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings

Located in Venice, CA

three Old European Cut diamonds that graduate in size. They are bezel set and the milgrain work

Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique 2.91ct Old European Cut Diamond 18k White Gold Stud Earrings
Antique 2.91ct Old European Cut Diamond 18k White Gold Stud Earrings

Antique 2.91ct Old European Cut Diamond 18k White Gold Stud Earrings

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

colored diamond stud earrings. Diamond Quality Feature Diamond One Color I Clarity SI2 Cut Old European

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

11.33 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings
11.33 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings

11.33 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 14k gold and silver with 2 Old European cut center Diamonds, one weighing 3.16

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

4.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Circle Dangle Earrings
4.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Circle Dangle Earrings

4.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Circle Dangle Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in Platinum featuring Old European cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Drop golden earrings with old-European cut diamonds 0.70ct
Drop golden earrings with old-European cut diamonds 0.70ct

Drop golden earrings with old-European cut diamonds 0.70ct

Located in Chorzów, PL

Hanging gold earrings with old-cut diamonds. Earrings with old-cut diamonds, made of 14-karat gold

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

10.35ct Old European and Old Mine Cut Diamond Estate Dangle Earrings
10.35ct Old European and Old Mine Cut Diamond Estate Dangle Earrings

10.35ct Old European and Old Mine Cut Diamond Estate Dangle Earrings

By Mark Broumand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

and 4.74ct old European cut diamonds. The large facet patterns of these antique cuts create a romantic

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Drop Dangle Estate Vintage Earrings
Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Drop Dangle Estate Vintage Earrings

Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Drop Dangle Estate Vintage Earrings

Located in Boca Raton, FL

These exquisite platinum diamond drop earrings feature a dazzling array of Old European Cut

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18k Gold 0.90 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
18k Gold 0.90 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Stud Earrings

18k Gold 0.90 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Stud Earrings

Located in Venice, CA

perfect gift-able pair of earrings.  The natural antique Old European Cut diamonds measure 5 mm and are

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 7.30 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
GIA Certified 7.30 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Stud Earrings

GIA Certified 7.30 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Stud Earrings

Located in Chicago, IL

GIA Certified 7.30 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Stud Earrings in 14K White Gold These vintage

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold 10.06cttw Old European Cut Diamond Dangling Earrings
18K Yellow Gold 10.06cttw Old European Cut Diamond Dangling Earrings

18K Yellow Gold 10.06cttw Old European Cut Diamond Dangling Earrings

Located in New York, NY

, beginning with a smaller old mine cut diamond at the top, gracefully suspending a larger old European cut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Platinum 2.26ctw Old European Cut Diamond Palmette Drop Earrings
Antique Platinum 2.26ctw Old European Cut Diamond Palmette Drop Earrings

Antique Platinum 2.26ctw Old European Cut Diamond Palmette Drop Earrings

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

in the 1910s/1920s. Each earring begins with an old European cut diamond, held within a millegrain

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Platinum Diamond Earrings. Old European Cut Diamond Accent Halo Dangle Earrings
Platinum Diamond Earrings. Old European Cut Diamond Accent Halo Dangle Earrings

Platinum Diamond Earrings. Old European Cut Diamond Accent Halo Dangle Earrings

Located in New York, NY

motif adorned with bezel-set old European-cut diamonds, each meticulously selected for its brilliance

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Old European Cut Earrings. 1.20ct Diamond Hanging Earrings Platinum J VS1 Bezel
Old European Cut Earrings. 1.20ct Diamond Hanging Earrings Platinum J VS1 Bezel

Old European Cut Earrings. 1.20ct Diamond Hanging Earrings Platinum J VS1 Bezel

Located in New York, NY

Style: Art Deco These exquisite diamond earrings showcase two bezel-set old European cut diamonds in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Drop Earrings with 5.80ct Old European Cut Diamonds
Art Deco Platinum Drop Earrings with 5.80ct Old European Cut Diamonds

Art Deco Platinum Drop Earrings with 5.80ct Old European Cut Diamonds

Located in Braintree, GB

A pair of 1920s Art Deco platinum earrings each set with three old-cut diamonds in graduated bezel

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Hancocks Contemporary 6.10ct Old European Cut Diamond Drop Earrings In Platinum
Hancocks Contemporary 6.10ct Old European Cut Diamond Drop Earrings In Platinum

Hancocks Contemporary 6.10ct Old European Cut Diamond Drop Earrings In Platinum

By Hancocks

Located in London, GB

A pair of old cut diamond drop earrings by Hancocks. These earrings are designed as a single long

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Old European Cut GIA Certified Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
Old European Cut GIA Certified Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

Old European Cut GIA Certified Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

Located in New York, NY

A pair of well matched beautifully cut Old European Cut diamonds are set in yellow gold mount

Category

Vintage 1920s American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Old European Cut Diamond Buttercup Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold
Old European Cut Diamond Buttercup Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold

Old European Cut Diamond Buttercup Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold

Located in Bloomington, MN

Old European Cut Diamond Buttercup Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold These vintage buttercup stud

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Hanging Earrings. 1TCW Old European Cut Diamond Accent Halo Earrings
Platinum Hanging Earrings. 1TCW Old European Cut Diamond Accent Halo Earrings

Platinum Hanging Earrings. 1TCW Old European Cut Diamond Accent Halo Earrings

Located in New York, NY

bezel-set old European-cut diamonds, each meticulously selected for its brilliance and charm. Nestled

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Hanging earrings with old-cut diamonds, Western Europe, early 20th century.
Hanging earrings with old-cut diamonds, Western Europe, early 20th century.

Hanging earrings with old-cut diamonds, Western Europe, early 20th century.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Elegant dangling earrings with antique-cut diamonds. The earrings are crafted from yellow and

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage 4.35 TDW Old European Cut Diamond Drop Earrings 18K Gold
Vintage 4.35 TDW Old European Cut Diamond Drop Earrings 18K Gold

Vintage 4.35 TDW Old European Cut Diamond Drop Earrings 18K Gold

Located in Chicago, IL

, each composed of a smaller upper diamond suspending a larger Old European cut diamond below, creating

Category

20th Century American Edwardian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

GIA 2.85ctw Old Mine Old European Cut Diamond Drop Earrings 18K Gold
GIA 2.85ctw Old Mine Old European Cut Diamond Drop Earrings 18K Gold

GIA 2.85ctw Old Mine Old European Cut Diamond Drop Earrings 18K Gold

Located in Chicago, IL

drop composition, showcasing beautifully matched Old Mine Cut and Old European Cut diamonds that

Category

Early 2000s American Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Old European Cut Diamond Drop Earrings 14K Yellow Gold & Silver ~5.75ctw
Old European Cut Diamond Drop Earrings 14K Yellow Gold & Silver ~5.75ctw

Old European Cut Diamond Drop Earrings 14K Yellow Gold & Silver ~5.75ctw

Located in Fairfield, CT

Old European Cut Diamond Drop Earrings 14K Yellow Gold & Silver ~5.75ctw Antique Style These old

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Imperial Russian Belle Époque Old European-Cut Diamond Drop Earrings (8ct)
Imperial Russian Belle Époque Old European-Cut Diamond Drop Earrings (8ct)

Imperial Russian Belle Époque Old European-Cut Diamond Drop Earrings (8ct)

Located in Miami, FL

silver-topped settings, and set throughout with old European and old mine-cut diamonds totaling

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Russian Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Art Deco Old European Cut Natural Diamond Yellow Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
Art Deco Old European Cut Natural Diamond Yellow Gold Dangle Drop Earrings

Art Deco Old European Cut Natural Diamond Yellow Gold Dangle Drop Earrings

Located in Baltimore, MD

Art Deco Old European Cut Natural Diamond Yellow Gold Dangle Drop Earrings Metal: 14k yellow gold

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Charming vintage 6.38 Carat  Old European Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings GIA
Charming vintage 6.38 Carat  Old European Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings GIA

Charming vintage 6.38 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings GIA

Located in New York, NY

A pair of lovely vintage 18k white gold earrings feature two large Old European-cut diamonds set in

Category

Vintage 1930s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Old European Cut Dangle Earrings in 18K White Gold
Old European Cut Dangle Earrings in 18K White Gold

Old European Cut Dangle Earrings in 18K White Gold

By MOGULDIAM INC

Located in New York, NY

These Gorgeous Old European cut dangle earrings beautifully handmade in blue titanium and 18k white

Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

3.22 Carat Old European Cut GIA Diamond Platinum Dangling Earring
3.22 Carat Old European Cut GIA Diamond Platinum Dangling Earring

3.22 Carat Old European Cut GIA Diamond Platinum Dangling Earring

Located in New York, NY

Title: 3.22 Carat Circular Brilliant Cut L VS1 and Old European Cut L VS1 Diamond Platinum Dangling

Category

20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 16 Carat Total Weight Old European Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
GIA Certified 16 Carat Total Weight Old European Cut Diamond Drop Earrings

GIA Certified 16 Carat Total Weight Old European Cut Diamond Drop Earrings

Located in Chicago, IL

-certified Old European cut diamonds, celebrated for their distinctive character and antique charm. Each

Category

Vintage 1940s British Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

French Belle Époque GIA 5.05ctw Old European cut Diamonds Plat 18K Earrings
French Belle Époque GIA 5.05ctw Old European cut Diamonds Plat 18K Earrings

French Belle Époque GIA 5.05ctw Old European cut Diamonds Plat 18K Earrings

Located in New York, NY

lines! Bezel Set shimmering Old European cut Diamonds swing and sway and sparkle from diamond-set

Category

Vintage 1910s European Belle Époque Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco 1920s 4.90 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings
Antique Art Deco 1920s 4.90 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings

Antique Art Deco 1920s 4.90 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum and 18k yellow gold with 2 Old European cut bottom Diamonds weighing

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Hancocks 2.80ct Old European Brilliant Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings Contemporary
Hancocks 2.80ct Old European Brilliant Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings Contemporary

Hancocks 2.80ct Old European Brilliant Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings Contemporary

By Hancocks

Located in London, GB

bright and lively old European brilliant cut diamond surrounded by six others, the diamonds weighing

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English More Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Diamond and Sapphire Halo Earrings. 1TCW Old European Cut Platinum Stud I VS2
Diamond and Sapphire Halo Earrings. 1TCW Old European Cut Platinum Stud I VS2

Diamond and Sapphire Halo Earrings. 1TCW Old European Cut Platinum Stud I VS2

Located in New York, NY

, structure, and sophistication. At the center of each earring is an old European cut diamond, with a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

5.10 Carat Old European Cut Diamond and Mother of Pearl Drop Earrings
5.10 Carat Old European Cut Diamond and Mother of Pearl Drop Earrings

5.10 Carat Old European Cut Diamond and Mother of Pearl Drop Earrings

By Gems Paradise

Located in Jaipur, IN

5.10 Carat Old European Cut Diamond with Mother of Pearl Drop Earrings This old mutual/European

Category

2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Old Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Vintage Old Cut Diamond Drop Earrings

Vintage Old Cut Diamond Drop Earrings

Located in London, GB

round faceted old cut diamonds; the largest of which has been starburst set and freely suspended from

Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

White Old European Cut Diamond and Blue Sapphire Stud Earrings in Platinum
White Old European Cut Diamond and Blue Sapphire Stud Earrings in Platinum

White Old European Cut Diamond and Blue Sapphire Stud Earrings in Platinum

By MOGULDIAM INC

Located in New York, NY

One of kind handcrafted diamond and blue sapphire stud earrings in platinum. The details are as

Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

White Old European Cut Diamond and Blue Sapphire Stud Earrings in Platinum
White Old European Cut Diamond and Blue Sapphire Stud Earrings in Platinum

White Old European Cut Diamond and Blue Sapphire Stud Earrings in Platinum

By MOGULDIAM INC

Located in New York, NY

One of kind handcrafted diamond and blue sapphire stud earrings in platinum. The details are as

Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

18 Karat Gold 3.22 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Drop Earrings
18 Karat Gold 3.22 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Drop Earrings

18 Karat Gold 3.22 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Drop Earrings

By Gems Paradise

Located in Jaipur, IN

18 Karat Gold 3.22 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Drop Earrings This perfect old mutual

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Diamond Stud Earrings. 1.80ct Old European Cut Two Stone Platinum Earrings K VS2
Diamond Stud Earrings. 1.80ct Old European Cut Two Stone Platinum Earrings K VS2

Diamond Stud Earrings. 1.80ct Old European Cut Two Stone Platinum Earrings K VS2

Located in New York, NY

earring is a stunning old European cut diamond, with the pair approx 1.80-carats. These diamonds exhibit a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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Old European Cut Diamond Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of old european cut diamond earrings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum. Our selection of items includes 140 vintage examples as well as 88 contemporary versions. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of old european cut diamond earrings made by Art Deco jewelers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Single Stone, MOGULDIAM INC and H & H Jewels produced popular versions that are worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for old european cut old european cut diamond earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and emerald cut alternatives. When shopping our range of old european cut diamond earrings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Old European Cut Diamond Earrings?

Prices for old european cut diamond earrings start at $890 and top out at $200,000 with these earrings, on average, selling for $13,073.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Earrings for You

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.

Questions About Old European Cut Diamond Earrings
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    How old an old European-cut diamond is varies. The old European cut is a precursor to the modern round brilliant cut. The stone appears circular when looked at from the top (because of its low table or largest facet) and has a high crown (the part above the middle of the stone) with larger facets. The tip of the stone, or the culet, is flat instead of pointed. This style was used predominantly in the 19th century, hence the name. It is best to consult a certified appraiser for assistance with dating and identifying antique jewelry. On 1stDibs, find a variety of European-cut diamond jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Although old European cut diamonds are often priced lower than modern cuts, due to scarcity, they can sometimes be more valuable than modern cut diamonds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jewelry makers stopped using the old European cut for diamond and other gemstone jewelry around 1930. The style was common during the Art Deco period, but the brilliant cut became popular in the years that followed. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Old European cut diamond gemstone jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, old European cut diamonds can be worth more than many other cut diamonds as they are not produced anymore. This cut was developed and popularized between the years 1890 and 1930 and is likely to be found in an antique ring belonging to this period and featuring a round-cut diamond.