Multi Shape Diamond Swirl Earrings
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A unique and gorgeous pair of earrings! 8.43 carats of F/G VS round brilliant cut diamonds set into marquise and pear shapes. 18k white gold Approximately 1.40 inches from the...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Pear Teardrop Shape Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo 14K White Gold Drop Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Elegant earrings . Each earring features a teardrop-shaped blue sapphire, surrounded by a halo of sparkling clear diamonds. The stones are connected by a slender, shimmering line of ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pear Shape Blue Topaz & Blue Sapphire Diamond Frame Drop 14K Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Suspending two pear shaped blue topazes, accented by sapphires openwork frames and stations set with round diamonds. 14K Yellow Gold. Information Style: Art Deco Width: 13 mm. Length...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant Green Emerald Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of handmade Green Emerald and Diamond drop earrings. 4 pear shape Green Emeralds with fine color and brilliance weigh 13.22. 2 round brilliant cut white d...
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Pear Teardrop Shape White Cloud Agate 14K White Gold Drop Diamonds Halo Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Elegant drop earrings featuring pear-cut white agate stones, framed by a delicate halo of white diamonds. Crafted in 14k gold, these unbranded jewels exude a refined charm.
Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold
$9,508Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pear Shape 13.06Tcw Zambian Emerald Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings 14K White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
Pear Shape 13.06Tcw Zambian Emerald Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings 14K White Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$11,886Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pear Shape 13.06Tcw Zambian Emerald Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings 18K White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
Pear Shape 13.06Tcw Zambian Emerald Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pear Shape Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and timeless, The Marquis Long Earrings are designed to captivate with their exquisite craftsmanship. Featuring a stunning combination of pear and marquise diamonds set in 14...
Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$7,584Sale Price|20% Off
Pear Shape Diamond Paperclip Drop Earrings 1.95 Carats 18 Karat Rose Gold Italy
By Crivelli
Located in New York, NY
Paperclip drop earrings featuring 58 round brilliants weighing 1.16 Carats and four Pear shape diamonds weighing 0.79 Carats, in 18 Karat Rose Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pear Shape Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pear Shape Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Earrings A pair of 18 karat white gold earrings set with 130 round cut diamonds and 2 cabochon pear shaped sapphire drops Accompanied by an...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Huge Diamond Pear Drop Earring
Located in New York, NY
The perfect pair of Diamond Pear shape Drop earrings didn’t exist - until now.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Pear Cut Drop Shape Green Emerald Diamond Feather Luxury 18k White Gold Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
18K White Gold 11.66 grams weight 2.25 inches length 3.00 cts G/VS Diamonds 6 CTW Emeralds Emerald Color - Medium Mysterious Green with Lighter Hues, Especially in Light
Diamond, Emerald
18K Two-Tone Natural Pear Shape Emerald & Diamond Halo Drop Earrings In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K Two-Tone Natural Emerald & Diamond Pear-Shaped Halo Set Drop Earrings Product: Emerald and diamond halo drop earrings Material: 18k Yellow & White Gold Diamonds: All natural dia...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$29,500
Diamond Drop Earrings
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
These earrings are a WOW!! Three rows of round diamonds set in a tear drop shape suspended from a fabulous cluster top. 15.60 carats of round, pear and marquise cut diamonds set i...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
$36,024Sale Price|50% Off
E-DDTS, Detachable Pear Shape Dome Drop Earrings with Diamond & Tsavorite
By Aurelian LLC
Located in New York, NY
Detachable Pear Shape Dome Drop Earrings with Diamond & Tsavorite Ear drop part can turn 360 in any direction.
Diamond, Tsavorite, Platinum
Classic Illusion Diamond Drop Earring
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
An elegant earring that shines alone or will compliment other pieces of jewelry in your own collection. 2.84 carats of F-G color VS clarity diamonds set in 18k white gold. The e...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,656Sale Price / set|20% Off
Elegant Pear Shape Zambian Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These modern drop earrings features 8 pear cut natural emerald totaling 0.83 carats, set in 14k yellow gold. each emerald measuring approximately 3.5 x 3 mm, complemented by sparklin...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
3.56 Carat of Pear Shape Ruby Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A beautiful and chic pair of drop earrings showcasing brilliant-cut diamonds, and pear shape Rubies set in an intricate and stylish design. 2 Diamonds on the top weigh 0.38 carats i...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.56 Carat of Pear Shape Ruby Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A beautiful and chic pair of drop earrings showcasing brilliant-cut diamonds, and pear shape Rubies set in an intricate and stylish design. 2 Diamonds on the top weigh 0.38 carats in...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.80 Carat Pear Shape Emerald and 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 Emerald set in an intricate and stylish design. 8 Mixed cut Diamonds ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pink Pear Drop Shape Morganite White Diamond 18K White Gold Drop Style Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 3.90x1.40x1.00cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "264 White Diamonds 0.68 CT 2 MXMG 22.60 CT 18KW 6.24 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our Jew...
White Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold
$47,700Sale Price|25% Off
Large Marquise Pear Shape Diamond Cluster Earrings 11.01 Carats 18KT F-G VS1-2
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite statement earrings dazzle with a total of 11.01 carats of perfectly matched Marquise and Pear-shaped diamonds, with exceptional quality of F Color and VS Clarity. Set...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Golden Brown Black Sapphire Pear Drop Shape Sapphire Diamond Halo Gold Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
18 Karat Yellow Gold 2.00 CT Diamonds Golden Brown Black Sapphire Cabochon Slice Gemstones Important Information: Please note that this item will take 2-4 weeks to deliver - it is s...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Pear Shape Emerald Diamond Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's one-of-a-kind Platinum Pear Shape Emerald Diamond Earrings comprise bright and beautiful twin emeralds each paired with a line of striking white diamonds in various shapes...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Pear Teardrop Shape Brown Smoky Quartz 14K Rose Gold Diamond Halo Drop Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
These exquisite drop earrings feature large, faceted teardrop-shaped brown smoky quartz, elegantly suspended from delicate hooks. The stones are encircled by a subtle, shimmering bor...
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat White Gold Mosaic Set Diamond Pear Shape Drop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: 100 mixed cut = 1.75ctw Color: G / H Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: earrings measure approximately 27.9mm long Weight: 3.81 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Brown Smoky Quartz Tear Pear Drop Shape Diamond Spiral 14K Rose Gold Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
These sophisticated earrings are crafted with precision and artistry. Each earring features a teardrop-shaped design, adorned with a central brown smoky quartzes. The gemstone is enc...
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
16.51 Carat Pear Tanzanite Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Trumbull, CT
This elegant earrings has 16.51 carat pear shape tanzanite which is surrounded by a halo of white diamonds and also has accents of diamond on the bell. The vivid violet color tanzan...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
TJD 1.50 Carat Diamond Sunburst Pear Shape Drop Earrings 14K White Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Expertly crafted in luminous 14 karat white gold, these striking drop earrings showcase a radiant pear-shaped silhouette with an intricate sunburst design. Set with 242 natural round...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Multi Shape Drop Earrings, 0.81 Ct Pear and Emerald Cut Diamond
Located in Diera, AE
These contemporary drop earrings are designed around a carefully composed sequence of contrasting diamond shapes, creating a refined sense of movement and visual rhythm.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
8.92 Carat of Pear Shape Emerald and 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 shape Emerald set in an intricate and stylish design. 8 Mixed cut Diamonds w...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,824Sale Price / set|20% Off
1.32 Ct Pear Shape Natural Red Ruby & Diamond Drop Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These handcrafted drop earrings feature 6 pear shape natural rubies totaling 1.32 carats, set in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
Pear Cut Drop Shape Green Emerald Diamond Feather Luxury 18k White Gold Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
18K White Gold 11.66 grams weight 2.25 inches length 3.00 cts G/VS Diamonds 6 CTW Emeralds Emerald Color - Medium Mysterious Green with Lighter Hues, Especially in Light
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,320Sale Price|20% Off
South Sea Diamond Drop Earrings, 1.40 Carat 18 Karat
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
South Sea pearl drop earrings featuring 10 pear shape diamonds weighing 1.40 carats, in 18k white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
Maurice Fine Jewelry - Multi-Shape Diamond Drop Earrings
By Maurice Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
These 18k white gold drop earrings feature a stunning mosaic of prong-set diamonds totaling 6.32 carats. The design incorporates a blend of different diamond shapes, each chosen to m...
Diamond, 18k Gold
5.34 Carat of Pear Shape Blue Sapphire Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A beautiful and chic pair of drop earrings showcasing brilliant-cut diamonds, and pear shape Blue Sapphires set in an intricate and stylish design. 2 Diamonds on the top weigh 0.38 ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.05 Carat Natural Diamond Pear & Square Shape Drop Earrings G SI 14 Karat Gold
By David Morris
Located in New York, NY
1.05 Carat Natural Diamond Pear and Square Shape Earrings G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Earrings 1.05CT G-H SI ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Diamond Pear Shape Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1.24 ct. white diamond pear shapes. Total of 6 stones. Handmade in 14k yellow gold. Push back setting.
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Diamonds Gold Black Enamel 40 Cts Pear Shape Ruby Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER In these classic Art Deco Style earrings the tops are 2 elements in 14 kt. white gold, 20 round full cut diamonds,black enamel and small rou...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
RUCHI Pear-Shape Diamond White Gold Dangle Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold. Diamond- 6.09ct Total Weight All diamonds are G-H/SI stones.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pear Shape Ruby and Mixed Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Chic style earrings featuring pear shape rubies weighing 3.36 carats total. Rubies are of Burmese origin and are heated. Suspended on an elegant display of mixed cut brilliant diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald Sapphire and Pear Shaped Diamond Drop Earrings
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Pear Shaped Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Earring. This Earring is part of a Suite and can be purchased individually. Striking Earring and color combination. The gorgeous Colombian ...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Pear Shape Pink Tourmaline White Diamond 18K White Gold Drop Style Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.50x0.60x0.50cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "8 White Diamonds 0.25 CT 2 Tourmaline 2.73 CT 18KW 3.67 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our ...
White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pear Shape Pink Tourmaline White Diamond 18K White Gold Drop Nova Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 7.30x0.60x0.50cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "34 White Diamonds 1.51 CT 2 Tourmaline 2.93 CT 18KW 8.27 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our...
White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
$14,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Leon Mege diamond chandelier earrings with pear-shape morganites
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous platinum drop earrings feature pink emeralds - natural morganites just under two carats, each embedded in graduated diamond clusters. The pear-shaped pendants, diamond bows,...
Diamond, Morganite, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry 6.90 Carat Diamond Pear Shape Floral Earring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From The Vault at Emilio Jewelry Located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue, a very unique elegant feminine earring hand made with gorgeous pear shape D-F Vvs diamonds. Hand made in...
Diamond, 18k Gold
J. Birnbach Fancy Light Yellow Pear Shape Diamond Earrings
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
Two beautifully matched fancy light yellow pear shape diamonds (5.44 carats total) dangle from two white kite diamonds (totaling 1.59 carats) and round diamonds (0.12 carats total) t...
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 5.00 Carats Pear Shape Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Diamonds became the symbol of eternal love because they are formed under immense pressure over billions of years - yet emerge stronger, rarer, and everlasting For centuries, lovers e...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold 0.79 Carat Diamond Pear Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold 0.79 Carat Diamond Pear Drop Earrings This ingenious invisible pear set diamond earring is fabulous.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
22ct yellow gold round plain drop dangle earrings pear shape
Located in London, GB
22ct yellow gold round plain drop dangle earrings pear shape Indian Asian chunky.
Yellow Gold
Diana M. 7.64 Cts. Pear Shape Emerald and Diamond Earrings
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold fashion earrings featuring center 6.04 cts tw pear shaped emeralds surrounded by 2 pear shaped rings adorned with 1.60 cts tw of diamonds C. DUNAIGRE
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2.00 Carat Natural Diamond Pear Shape Drop Earrings G SI 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.00 Carat Natural Diamond Drop Earrings G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Earrings 2.00CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Pave Style, 3.2 gram ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
An important pair of beautiful Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings. 38.09 carats of fine emerald cut green Emeralds. 22.10 carats of white pear shape, marquise and round brilliant ...
Diamond, Emerald
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Pear Shape Diamond Hinge Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Pear Shape Diamond Hinge Earrings - the quintessential pair of diamond earrings - offer just the right amount of sparkle and understated elegance. The hinge de...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Hot Pink Pear Shape Drops with Diamond Paradizia Earrings
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Vibrant hot pink faceted Hydro Quartz pear shape drops suspended from pave diamond bar earrings. Item # E3252 Materials and Weight Quartz, 45 carats, 26 x 17mm, faceted ...
Quartz, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
$2,871Sale Price / item|25% Off
18 Karat Rose Gold Morganite Diamond Pearl Drop Earrings 2.80 Carats
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Rose gold drop earrings featuring two Pear shape Morganite weighing 2.04 carats flanked with 50 round brilliants weighing 0.76 carats and two Pink Freshwater Pearls measurin...
Diamond, Morganite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose 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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