18K White Gold and Black Rhodium Plated 3/4ct Diamonds and Red Ruby Hoop Earring
Located in New York, NY
Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: 124 Round-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: F-G Diamond Clarity: VS1-VS2 Diamond Weight: 0.80 cttw Diamond Setting Ty...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, and Sapphire Half Hoop Earrings in 18k & 14k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Half Hoop Earrings in 18k and 14k Yellow Gold Beautiful and elegant Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Hoop Earrings feature One Round Emerald, ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Elegant and Classy 18 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A very beautiful and elegant pair of wearable ruby and diamond cluster earrings. Set with 14 Rubies weighing 4.39 ct and 200 brilliant cut diamonds weighing 2.23 ct, G, vs.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hand - carved Tourmalines, Emeralds, Blue Sapphires, Rubies & Diamonds Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Rubellite, Blue Sapphires, Emeralds & Rubies Chandelier Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Circular diamond and ruby earrings in platinum and white gold. Circa 1950’s.
Located in New York, NY
Circular diamond and ruby earrings in platinum and white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Lampion Mystrieux 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Each dome-shaped earring is entirely surfaced in invisibly mystery-set square-cut rubies totaling 12.20 carats, encircled at the equator by a channel-set band of baguette diamonds to...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Elegant Platinum 8.15ctw GIA Ruby & Diamond Handmade Dangle Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Shows some light wear. The earrings come with the original GIA certification for the 2 rubies.
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Pave Ruby, Diamond & Emerald Door knocker Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Pave Ruby and Diamond & Emerald Doorknocker Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Earrings features a Doorknocker style design with Pave Diamonds and Ruby Caboch...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sweetie rose flower invisible set ruby & diamond earrings.
Located in New York, NY
Sweetie rose flower ruby and diamond earrings. Crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Hand carved Tourmaline, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphires & Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphires & Tourmaline Chandelier Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Retro 1950s 14K White Gold Diamond & Ruby Scroll Earrings, 2 Ct Dia & 1 Ct Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
Designed in a dramatic scroll motif, the earrings are fashioned in 14K white gold and set with a dazzling combination of vintage diamonds and vivid calibre-cut rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cocktail ruby diamond earrings 14KT gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stunning gold earrings made with rubies and diamonds in 14KT gold, very unique style, omega backing.
14K Yellow Gold Sapphire, Ruby & Diamond Half Hoop Earrings #17871
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Earrings JAGi Certified These lovely earrings each feature one round brilliant cut diamond, one round natural ruby, and one round sapphire...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yoko London South Sea Pearl, Ruby and Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
These elegant earrings by Yoko London feature lustrous South Sea pearls beneath a striking combination of rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
ART-DECO Dangle Style Earrings In Platinum 9.30 CTW Burma Ruby & Diamond.
Located in Miami, FL
This is an exceptionally striking, magnificent pair of antique Art Deco-style ruby and diamond tiered pendant drop earrings masterfully crafted in solid platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$3,120Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Red Rhodium, Mozambique Rubies & Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very special & modern, one of a kind, Ruby Dangle Earrings set in 18K Gold with Red Rhodium & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rhodium
Estate Tadini 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Cabochon Ruby Bombé Drop Earrings 23.40ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Specifications: Maker: Tadini Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Weight: Approximately 5.80 carats total weight Diamond Color: F–G Diamond Clarity: VS1–VS2 Ruby Weight: Two pear-sh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980S Diamond Ruby 18K Elephant Statement clip on Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
This Fashionable Diamond Ruby exquisite Omega back clip-on with post earrings is expertly crafted from solid 18K yellow and white gold.
Diamond, Ruby
Huge natural ruby cocktail earrings untreated rubies 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Luxurious Ruby diamond earrings with omega clasp in 18Kt gold.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Oval Shape Pink Tourmaline & Ruby Diamond Vintage Inspired Rose Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This fanciful, Art Deco inspired earrings sees a raised an opulent total of 10.48 carat oval but bright pink tourmaline surrounded by sparkling round diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Ruby Mystery Set Flower Earrings with Diamonds in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Natural Ruby Mystery Set Flower Earrings with Diamonds in 18k White Gold Ruby Mystery Set Earrings feature Square cut Natural Rubies set in a mystery setting in a flower design with...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 1.36 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
These luminous curves add an element of artistic movement and modern sophistication, making these earrings a true conversation starter. The interplay of the deep red Myanmar rubies a...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Solid Gold GIA Vivid Red Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Earrings - 9k Gold Posts & 14k Gold Omega Closures Weight: 21.37 Grams Backing: Posts w/ Omega Closures (Pierced ears are required for wear.)
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum & Gold 16.47ctw GIA Vivid Burma Ruby Diamond Chandelier Dangle Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (42) Natural Genuine Rubies - Pear Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Red Color - Burma - Heated - Gorgeous Quality - 9.17ctw (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Comple...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
HAMMERMAN BROTHERS Hoop Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds & Rubies
By Hammerman
Located in Miami, FL
The earrings were designed as a left and right pair in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish and embellished with a great assortment of one-hundred-eight natural w...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Gemstone Cluster Earrings Dome Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Ruby
Located in Torrance, CA
The charming earrings feature diamonds & gemstones set in a colorful cluster design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings Set in 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings set in 18 kt White and Yellow Gold.
18k Gold, White Gold
Estate 18k Gold Emerald Ruby Diamond Daisy Flower Large Colorful Button Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning pair of earrings contains a total of 6.94 carats in natural and truly the finest quality emeralds, rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Grand Scale 18k Yellow Gold, Jadeite Jade, Ruby, Diamond and Onyx Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Each earring is stamped 750, designating 18k gold. The pair are equipped with fold down omega style clip backs as well as posts.
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Italian Rope Motif Ruby & Diamond Earrings in 18K Gold - ca. 1965
Located in Orlando, FL
Origin: Italy, circa 1965 Materials: 18K yellow gold with 18K white gold omega backs Gemstones: Two natural rubies, approx. 0.16 carats total weight, rich red color Surrounding diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
RCM 18K White Gold GIA Baguette Ruby & Bezel Diamond Cluster 8.35ctw Earrings
By RCM
Located in Montclair, NJ
The earrings come with the original GIA certification for the rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Burma Ruby & Diamond Flower Baguette Suite Set 19.15 ct Earrings & Ring Platinum
Located in Great Neck, NY
Platinum Burmese Ruby & Diamond High Jewelry Suite – 19.15 Carats (Earrings + Ring) An extraordinary platinum Burmese ruby and diamond high-jewelry suite, composed of a pair of ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Baguette Ruby Pavé Diamond Huggie Earrings
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Details: • Metal: 18K yellow gold • Weight: 12.0 grams • Diamonds: Approx. 0.84 carat total weight, G-H color, S11-SI2 clarity, round cut • Rubies: Approx. 2.00 carats total we...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,320Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Ruby Cabochons, Mother of Pearl & Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby & Mother of Pearl Chandelier Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Multi-Precious Stone & Diamond Omega Post Earring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This listing and its price refer exclusively to the pair of earrings. Details & Specifications Period: 1980-1989 (Vintage 1980s / Late 20th Century) Metal: 18-Karat Yellow Gold (Te...
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Black Gold, Amethyst, Blue Sapphires, Rubies & Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Amethyst, Blue Sapphires, Rubies Stud Earrings set in 18K Black Gold & natural Diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold J Hoop Earrings with Rubies and Diamonds Bordered with Pearls
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pair of 18K yellow gold J Hoop earrings centered around bezel set rubies against a background of pave set diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 1980's Ruby Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Trika J-Hoop Ear-Clip Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as domed j-hoop forms with grooved and pierced geometric chevron motif Centering prong set oval cut rubies weighing approximately 2.44 carats total Transparent medium purpli...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum 5.05ctw GIA Pear Ruby & Old Cut Diamond Fan Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (6) Natural Genuine Ruby - Pear Cut - Prong Set - Red Color - Burma No Heat & Synthetic Mix- 1.80ctw (approx.) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Estate 18K Invisible Princess Cut Diamond Baguette Ruby Pavé Huggie Earrings
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Details: • Metal: 18K white gold • Diamonds: Approximately 4.86 carats total weight • Cut: Princess cut (invisible set) and round brilliant (pavé) • Color: G–H • Clarity: VS1–VS...
Diamond, Ruby
$6,560Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Rose Gold, carved Mozambique Ruby & Rose Cut Diamonds Hoop Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby Hoop Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Certified 4.02 Carat Pear Shape Rubies & Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A beautiful and chic pair of drop earrings showcasing a cluster of brilliant mixed-cut diamonds, and pear-shaped CERTIFIED Rubies set in an intricate and stylish design. 8 Mixed cut ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,520Sale Price / set|20% Off
Charles Krypell 18K White Gold Clover Earrings with Diamonds & Rubies
By Charles Krypell
Located in Morris Plains, NJ
Details at a Glance: Designer: Charles Krypell Metal: 18K White Gold Style: Quatrefoil Clover / Flower Center: Round Bezel-Set Diamond Diamond Setting: Pavé — Inner Cluster & Ou...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold 5.00 CT Ruby Emerald Diamond Byzantine Earrings
Located in Westport, CT
An original pair of 18K yellow gold Byzantine style ruby, emerald, and diamond earrings. Each earring is designed with an intricate sculptural motif centered with natural ruby caboch...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Halo Clip-On Earrings in 18 Karat White & Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat White & Yellow Gold Gemstones: Diamond & Ruby Earring Pair Weight: 9.2 grams Earring Dimensions: 5/8 inches long x 5/8 inches wide Earring Closure Type: Omega Back Cl...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,840Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, natural Emerald, Ruby, Mother of Pearl & Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald, Ruby & Mother of Pearl Stud Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
$52,000Sale Price|20% Off
19 ct Natural Burma No Heat Ruby & Diamond Halo Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional pair of high jewelry earrings featuring two outstanding natural oval cabochon rubies from Burma (Myanmar), certified and confirmed with no heat treatment.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Earrings, Modern Late 20th Century
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of 14K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Earrings, brightly polished, featuring six bezel set oval brilliant rubies weighing a total of approx. 2.00 carats, further adorned with two beze...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
CERTIFIED 6.15 Carat Cushion Cut Ruby and Diamond Halo Earring in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Showcasing two color-rich Cushion-cut lush red natural Mozambique rubies weighing 6.15 carats total, surrounded by a single row of oval-cut brilliant diamonds. 20 Accent diamonds wei...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.78tcw Natural Sapphire Ruby with Latch Back Closure Diamond Earrings
Located in Jupiter, FL
These stunning Peruvian-designed earrings feature a striking "Z" motif created with vibrant rubies and sapphires, showcasing their vivid hues in a captivating arrangement.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Etruscan Revival 18K Gold Earrings with Cabochon Rubies Sapphires & Diamond
Located in Great Neck, NY
The earrings are completed with comfortable French omega clip backs and posts, ensuring secure wear and elevated comfort.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire & Diamond Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This beautiful and substantial pair of iconic 1970's 18K yellow gold climber earrings are comprised of triple bombe puffed panels bezel set with cabochon rubies, cabochon emeralds, c...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3ct Ruby & 0.40ct Diamond 14K White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Delicate and bold, these Diamonds Kissed 14K Yellow Gold Pink Blossom Stud Earrings feature vibrant rubies surrounded by sparkling diamonds, set in 14k white gold.
Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Chopard White Gold Ruby & Diamond Happy Spirit Earrings 84/5425-1002
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An enchanting pair of 18k white gold ruby and diamond earrings by Chopard from the Happy Spirit collection.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Seaman Schepps 18k Multi Gems Bombé Bubble Earrings Sapphire Emerald and Ruby
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Seaman Schepps Brilliant Quality of Cabochon Natural Rubies Emerald and Blue Sapphire Cabochons approx size 9x7 mm and 8x6mm Pearls 7mm, and Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4.42 Carat Pear Ruby & Diamond Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
4.42 Carat Pear Ruby & Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold – GIA Certified Omega Backs A stunning pair of vintage-inspired cluster drop earrings showcasing vibrant natu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 3 Ct Ruby & 3 Ct Diamonds Square Post Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold 13.5G
Located in New York, NY
Weight of 18 K gold 13.5 grams Fine 24 Round Cut Ruby weighing approximately 3 carats with no color Enhancement , surrounded by pave round brilliant diamond to make a unique Square s...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 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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