Oval and Pear Shape Natural Diamond Drop Earrings 1.10 Carats in 18K White Gold
Located in Diera, AE
Balanced proportions and sculptural detailing lend a refined presence that feels relevant within today's fine jewelry landscape. These natural diamond drop earrings showcase a thoug...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Angara Natural Pear-Shape 2.5ct Pink Sapphire Leverback Drop Earring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The sapphires are cut and faceted in an enticing pear shape and set in a three prong setting. Round bezel set diamonds add a hint of sparkle and elegance to the enchanting pink gemst...
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$5,718Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural 2.25 Carat Pear Diamond Pear Cut Drop Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
These Natural 2.25 Carat Pear Diamond Pear Cut 18 Karat White Gold Drop Earrings features pear cut diamonds set in a linear pattern making long dangle earrings with lever back lock.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Issac Nussbaum GIA Certified 4.30Carat Pear&Heart Shape Natural Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These intricate earrings feature a unique variety of various shapes diamonds mounted in hand made platinum.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified Pear Shape White Diamond Pink Diamond Earring made in 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Beautiful pair of drop earrings with GIA certified top quality and clarity VVS1 pear shape diamonds, adorned with rare Pink Diamonds.
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
Fine Pear Shape Diamond Waterfall Earrings 14K White Gold Statement Jewelry
Located in Diera, AE
Designed to captivate with exceptional brilliance and graceful movement, these elegant drop earrings are crafted in luxurious 14K white gold and adorned with an impressive 6.33 carat...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Fine Pear Shape Diamond Waterfall Earrings 18K White Gold Statement Jewelry
Located in Diera, AE
Designed to captivate with exceptional brilliance and graceful movement, these elegant drop earrings are crafted in luxurious 18K white gold and adorned with an impressive 6.33 carat...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.60 Carat Natural Diamond Pear Shape Drop Earrings G SI 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.60 Carat Natural Diamond Earrings G SI 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Earrings 0.60CT Color G-H Clarity SI 14K Whi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA certified Yellow and White Pear Shape Diamond Cluster Dangle Earrings
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Pear Shape Yellow Diamonds suspended from a Cluster of White Pear shape Diamonds. Yellow Diamonds weighing 10.01 Carats White Diamonds weighing 4.05 Carats. Set in Pl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Platinum Drop Earrings with 4.25 Carat Round & Pear Diamonds J SI GIA
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Platinum Drop Earrings with 2.9 Carat Pear Diamonds J Si1 DESCRIPTION: Elegantly crafted in platinum, these stunning drop earrings feature a l...
Diamond, Platinum
Angara 14K Gold Pear-Shaped Diamond Leverback Drop Earrings, 0.4ct
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These sparkling solitaire drop earrings are crafted in 14k solid gold.April Birthstone Earring for Women: Diamond is the April birthstone and the traditional gemstone gift for the 10...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
5.88ctw Natural Diamonds 14K Gold Pear Shape and Round Cut Diamonds Earrings
Located in Aventura, FL
A Stunning Pair of 14K White Gold Pear Shape and Round Diamond Earrings. Each earring has a Pear Shape and Round cut diamond in a classic setting. Each Pear Shape diamond weights 1.9...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Fancy Shape Pear Round Brilliant Cut Chandelier 18K White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Fairfax, VA
Fancy Shape Pear Round Brilliant Cut Chandelier 18K White Gold Drop Earrings 16.76 Grams 18K White Gold Pear Shape & Round Shape Brilliant Cuts FG/VS-SI Quality Grades 13 Carat Total...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diana M. 7.64Cts. Pear Shape and Emerals 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
Sophia D Mixed Shape Diamond Drop Earrings Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Each earring is composed of marquise, round, oval, emerald cut, and pear shape diamonds, arranged in a soft vertical sequence.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Amber Orange Pear Teardrop Shape Champagne Diamonds Halo 14KGold Dangle Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Discover the elegance of these citrine and diamond earrings. Featuring 13.75 carats of pear-cut citrine, these earrings captivate with their vibrant orange hue. Accented by 0.41 cara...
Amber, Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold
Roman Malakov GIA Certified 3.20 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classy pair of drop earrings featuring two GIA Certified pear-shaped diamonds weighing 3.20 carats total, F-G Color, and SI2 in clarity. Suspended on another pear-shaped diamond we...
Diamond, Platinum
6.06 Carat Cubic Zirconia Sterling Silver Designer Pear Shape Drop Earrings
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
Compliment with our Pear Shape Ring and Pear Drop Pendant. Composed of 925 sterling silver with a high gloss white rhodium finish.
Sterling Silver, Rhodium, Silver
1.99 Carat Multi-Shape Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Diera, AE
A carefully orchestrated sequence of diamond shapes gives these earrings their distinctive character.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Pear Drop Earrings 1.57 Carats in 18K White Gold
Located in Diera, AE
Elegant and refined, these natural diamond drop earrings feature a graceful arrangement of oval, pear, and marquise-shaped diamonds that lead to a striking pear-shaped diamond drop.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Natural Diamond Pear Drop Earrings 1.70 Carats in 18K White Gold
Located in Diera, AE
These elegant natural diamond earrings combine a graceful ear-climbing silhouette with a brilliant pear-shaped drop.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Diana M. 2.88 Carat Pear Shaped Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt white gold fashion earrings center stone emerald pear shape 2.88 cts with 0.70 cts diamond setting.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.44 Ct Natural Diamond Dangle Earrings in 14K White Gold Pear Cut Drop Earrings
Located in Diera, AE
Specifications Item Code: SEE-112009 [14K] Jewelry Type: Drop Earrings Metal: 14K White Gold Gross Weight: 4.28 Grams Gold Weight: 3.79 Grams Natural Diamond Weight: 2.44 Carats Dia...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$6,387Sale Price / set|20% Off
2.44 Ct Natural Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18K White Gold Pear Cut Drop Earrings
Located in Diera, AE
Specifications Item Code: SEE-112009 Jewelry Type: Drop Earrings Metal: 18K White Gold Gross Weight: 5.23 Grams Gold Weight: 4.74 Grams Natural Diamond Weight: 2.44 Carats Diamond C...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$17,220Sale Price / set|20% Off
Certified 6.55 Carat Pear Diamond Drop Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Certified 6.55 Carat Pear Diamond Drop Earrings 14 Karat White Gold features pear cut diamonds set in prong settings in double row making a statement drop earrings.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Elegant 1.51 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Earrings in 18k White Gold
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
These gorgeous earrings feature 10 round brilliant diamonds totaling 1.51 ct, set in luxurious 18k white gold. The diamonds showcase G/H color and SI1/SI2 clarity, offering a brillia...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pear Shape Radiant 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Indulge in timeless elegance with the Pear Shape Radiant 14K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tanisa Nahata Diamond 0.82ct. Twin Pear Drop Earrings in 18Karat Gold.
By Tanisa Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamond Twin Pear Drop Earrings in 18Karat Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.36 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Ear Climber Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Diera, AE
Gracefully arranged pear-shaped diamonds create a refined composition that follows the natural contour of the ear. Featuring 1.36 carats of natural diamonds, these ear climber earrin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.42Ct Triple Strand Pear Diamond Cascade Drop Earrings 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
7.42Ct Triple Strand Pear Diamond Cascade Drop Earrings 14k White Gold features pear cut diamonds studded in a triple layer in a cascading pattern.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Diamond Drop Earrings 2.13 Carats Pear Cut Diamonds in 18K White Gold
Located in Diera, AE
Distinctive yet versatile, these earrings embody enduring fine jewelry appeal. These sophisticated drop earrings are composed entirely of pear-shaped natural diamonds totaling 2.13 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Pink Sapphire White Diamonds 14K Rose Gold Pear Shape Hoop Statement Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Featuring a sleek design with a row of pink sapphires and white diamonds, these earrings offer a refined touch of color with 14K Rose Gold.
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold
Diamond Ear Climber Drop Earrings with Pear and Marquise Diamonds 18K White Gold
Located in Diera, AE
Contemporary in silhouette and impressive in scale, the design delivers remarkable visual presence and sophistication. These diamond ear climber drop earrings feature a carefully ar...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$1,800Sale Price|25% Off
Diamond Pear Ruby 3.40ct Halo Lariat Drop Earrings, 14k White Gold
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Diamond Pear Ruby 3.40 Carat Halo Lariat 14 karat White Gold 1.5 Inch Earrings – a breathtaking fusion of elegance and sophistication.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,657Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pear Shape Radiant 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Indulge in timeless elegance with the Pear Shape Radiant 14K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 29.54 Carats Total Pear Shape & Round Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An elegant pair of dangle earrings, featuring pear shape diamonds weighing 24.32 carats total certified by GIA as K color and SI clarity, each set on a five prong setting. Suspended ...
Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov 3.17 Carats Total Pear Shape Black Diamond Halo Dangle Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of drop earrings showcasing 2 pear shape black diamonds weighing 3.17 carats total, surrounded by a single row of round brilliant diamonds weighing 0.52 carats total.
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,856Sale Price|20% Off
Tanzanite Pear Diamond Round 18 Karat Gold Flower Shape Fashion Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Embark on a journey of floral elegance with our dangling fashion flower-shaped earrings. The true beauty of these earrings lies in the intricate flower design crafted from pear sha...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
J. Birnbach GIA 7.16 Carat Total Step-Cut Pear Diamond Drop Earrings
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
Key Details: - 18K yellow gold drop earrings - Single-cut round brilliants = 0.18 carat total weight - Step-cut pear shapes = 0.92 carat total weight - 3.04 step-cut pear shape diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.44 ctw Marquise & Pear Diamond Drop Earrings 14K White Gold Anniversary Gift
Located in Diera, AE
Whether it's for love, celebration, or a milestone that matters, we're here to make it unforgettable. Each earring is structured as a graduated drop: a marquise diamond at the lobe,...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 4.65 Carat Matching Pear Shape E-F VS2 Natural Diamond Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very Rare--GIA Certified 4.65 Carat Matching Pear Shape E-F VS2 Natural Diamond 14k Gold Earrings. 1) GIA 1.93 carat Pear Brilliant E VS2 None, 10.49x6.99x4.27mm 2) GIA 1.96 carat P...
Diamond, 14k Gold
18K White Gold Natural Diamond Marquise & Pear Shape Earrings 3.62CT
Located in Great neck, NY
These are 18K White Gold beautiful quality set diamond drop earrings featuring all Natural Diamonds with a color and clarity of GH-SI1
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$44,160Sale Price|20% Off
TONY DUQUETTE 18K Colombian Emerald Pear Shape Earrings 23.00ct
By Tony Duquette
Located in Great Neck, NY
Extremely rare and highly sought after TONY DUQUETTE Columbian Emerald drop earring, An exceptional solid 18k (750 hallmark) pair of ear pendants featuring a beautiful whimsical desi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
SI/H 4.55ct Multi Tiered Pear Diamond Drop Earrings 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
SI/H 4.55ct Multi Tiered Pear Diamond Drop Earrings 14k White Gold features graduated pear cut diamonds set in a leaf shape multi tiered style making drop earrings.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
SI/H 4.55ct Multi Tiered Pear Diamond Drop Earrings 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
SI/H 4.55ct Multi Tiered Pear Diamond Drop Earrings 18k White Gold features graduated pear cut diamonds set in a leaf shape multi tiered style making drop earrings.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pear Teardrop Shape Pink Rose Quartz 14K Rose Gold Diamond Halo Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
These exquisite earrings feature elegant teardrop-shaped pink rose quartz, delicately encased in a dark, sparkling diamond border. The design is completed with a graceful loop, addin...
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Roman Malakov GIA 4.19 Carats Pear Shape Yellow Diamond Double Halo Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous pair of dangle earrings, showcasing two pear shape yellow diamonds weighing 2.13 and 2.06 carats, each set on a four prong setting made of 18K yellow gold. Surrounded by a...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Earrings 14K Gold Cluster Pear Shape 4.11 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Earrings 14K Gold Cluster Pear Shape 4.11 TDW These estate diamond earrings are crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold Each earring is studded with 137 round cut diamonds....
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Natural 6.55 Carat Pear Diamond Drop Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Certified 6.55 Carat Pear Diamond Drop Earrings 18 Karat White Gold features pear cut diamonds set in prong settings in double row making a statement drop earrings.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peridot Pear Shape Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold with Blue and White Pave Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Peridot earrings in pear shape, with white and blue diamonds, set on 18Kt yellow gold. The central stone, is a Peridot which is cut in pear shape. The white diamonds are 0.22ct in t...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dangling Pear Shape Briolette Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Dangling Pear Shaped Briolette Earrings in with 1.7 carats total white diamonds set in 18K white gold. Total weight: 3.15 grams.This piece is open for custom order, price may vary de...
Diamond, 18k Gold
3.61 Carat Sapphire Diamond Drop/Dangle Earrings Pear & Oval Cut 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
3.61 Carat Sapphire Diamond Drop/Dangle Earrings Pear & Oval Cut 18K White Gold Sapphires Weight: 3.61 Carats (Oval and Pear Cut) Diamonds Weight: 0.70 Carats Elegant and eye c...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tanisa Nahata Three Pear Drop Dangle Diamond 0.92ct. Earrings in 18Karat Gold.
By Tanisa Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Three Pear Drop Dangle Diamond Earrings in 18Karat Gold exude elegance and sophistication.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Oliva Triple Halo Pear Shape Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold 1.89 Ctw
Located in New York, NY
Oliva Triple Halo Pear Shape Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold 1.89 Ctw PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 117266 Listing Title: Oliva Triple Halo Pear Shape Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold 1.89 Ct...
White Gold, 18k Gold
$11,040Sale Price|20% Off
Morganite Earrings Pear Shapes 31.63 Carats 18K Rose Gold Diamonds - Luxury Gift
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
31.63 Carat Morganite Pear-Shaped Earrings with Diamonds in 18K Rose & White Gold – A Masterpiece of Grace and Elegance Tamir by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills. Celebrate Radian...
Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Rose...
14k Gold Modern Drop Earrings with Pear-Cut Diamond by Lera Treyger
By Lera Treyger
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Ma 3 is a delicately balanced earring from a collection inspired by the Japanese concept of ma—the subtle and profound beauty found in stillness, in space, and in the pause between m...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Certified 2.64ct Pear Cut Yellow Sapphire Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our 2.64ct Pear Cut Teardrop Yellow Sapphire Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold, a mesmerizing display of elegance and vibrant beauty.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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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