$1,888Sale Price / set|20% Off
0.72 Ct Natural Pear Diamond Ear Climber Earrings 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
"Instead of hanging down, this earring climbs, following the curve of the ear with a trailing line of pear-shaped diamonds that reads like a vine winding its way upward. It is a desi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.64 ctw Pear & Marquise Diamond Wing Climber Earrings 14K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
A graduated fan of pear diamonds sweeps up and across the ear like a wing, anchored by a marquise drop that falls just below.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Pear-Shaped 2.2 ct Tanzanite Halo Drop Earrings in 14K Sold Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: These exquisite tanzanite and diamond drop earrings are crafted in 14k solid gold.
Tanzanite, Gold
Spectra Fine Jewelry GIA Certified Yellow Diamond Halo Drop Earrings
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful drop earrings, decorated with two pear-shape fancy light yellow diamonds accented by white round diamonds, mounted in platinum and 18k yellow gold.
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Spectra Fine Jewelry Emerald Diamond Drop Earrings
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: Approximately 33.35 carats emeralds & 8.30 carats diamonds Color/Clarity: Vivid green Zambian emeralds; G-I color VS clarity Size: approximately 1.85 inches (4.7 cm) Cr...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 6.14tcw Round and Pear Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These stunning earrings are crafted in platinum. Each earring features a dazzling array of round and pear-shaped diamonds, meticulously arranged in a cascading cluster design. The di...
Diamond, Platinum
Sapphire Pearl Diamond Bow Drop Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
(approx. total weight) Backing: Push Back Drop Gemstones Type: Pearl Shape: Pear Size: 10 x 7 mm.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Appraised Ruby and Diamond Earrings in 18kt White Gold - 1.60ctw Pear Rubies
Located in West Hempstead, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with these exquisite 18kt White Gold Ruby and Diamond Earrings. Featuring a stunning combination of 1.60 carats of natural pear-shaped rubies and 0.08...
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Sunita Nahata Emerald 4.73ct. Drop Earrings in 18KWG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Emerald: 0.59 carat, 8.40X4.40mm size, pear shape. White Diamond: 1.39 carat, 1.50mm size, round shape, G color, VS clarity.
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Pear Shaped Earring Stud 925 Silver Women Diamond Jewelry Earring Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Pear Shaped Earring Stud 925 Silver Women Diamond Jewelry Earring Gift. Total Carat Weight 0.24 & Under Base Metal Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Fastening Butterfly Si...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
2.64 Carat Natural Pear Diamond Cascading Cluster Earrings in 18K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Specifications - Item Code: SEE-112651A - Category: Fine Jewelry - Jewelry Type: Earrings - Style: Pear Diamond Cascading Cluster Drop - Metal: 18K White Gold - Gold Weight: 5.372 G...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.65 ct Natural Pear Emerald and Diamond Classic Pear Earrings, 18K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
A pear-shaped Zambian emerald in a single round-diamond halo, thirty-two stones tracing the outline, a clean everyday drop.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.22 Ct Natural Round Pear Diamond Graduated Cluster Earrings 18K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Specifications * Item Code: SEE-113142 * Category: Fine Jewelry * Jewelry Type: Earrings * Style: Graduated Cluster Drop * Metal: 18K White Gold * Gold Weight: 5.15 Grams * Gross We...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.46 Carat Natural Round Pear Diamond Cluster Chandelier Earrings 18K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
From that cluster, two delicate chains drop down, each strung with two graduated pear-shaped diamonds that narrow as they descend.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1990s 18k White Gold Emerald Diamond Drop Earrings, 1.37"
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These vintage emerald and diamond earrings are a graceful expression of color and brilliance. Four emeralds, cut in both round and pear shapes, create a dynamic and fluid composition...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Rubellite 13.84ct. Drop Earrings in 18KYG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
White Diamond: 1.621 carat, 4X2.50mm Size, pear Shape, G color, VS clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.92 Carat Natural Pear Oval Diamond Asymmetric Cascade Earrings 18K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Specifications * Item Code: SEE-113317 * Category: Fine Jewelry * Jewelry Type: Earrings * Style: Asymmetric Cascade Drop * Metal: 18K White Gold * Gold Weight: 8.04 Grams * Gross W...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,118Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural 7.42 Carat Diamond Long Drop Earrings 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural 7.42 Carat Diamond Long Drop Earrings 14k White Gold features pear cut diamonds set in double rows making long drop earrings for engagement.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Drop Hook Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Each earring is adorned with large diamonds, oval, marquise, and pear-shapes, which weigh a total of 1.22 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.18 ct Natural Pear Emerald and Diamond Pear Double Earrings, 18K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
A pear-shaped Zambian emerald is ringed by a close double halo of thirty-six round diamonds that follows the teardrop outline exactly. Each piece is hand-fabricated and matched as a...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$12,937Sale Price / set|20% Off
8.27ct SI/H Diamond Cascading Drop Earrings 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
8.27ct SI/H Diamond Cascading Drop Earrings 18k White Gold features pear cut diamonds set in double strands making dangle drop earrings.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$10,350Sale Price / set|20% Off
8.27ct SI/H Diamond Cascading Drop Earrings 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
8.27ct SI/H Diamond Cascading Drop Earrings 14k White Gold features pear cut diamonds set in double strands making dangle drop earrings.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Pear 3.3 ct London Blue Topaz Leverback Drop Earrings in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Crafted in 14k solid gold, these dangling London blue topaz earrings exude sophisticated style. The pear-shaped London blue topazes draw the eye towards their st...
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
Sunita Nahata Aquamarine 7.29ct. Drop Earrings in 18KWG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Aquamarine Drop Earrings in 18Karat White Gold with White Diamond.
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.99 Carat Natural Pear Marquise Diamond Tassel Handmade Earrings 18K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Both strands terminate in a pear-shaped diamond drop, echoing the shape of the top stud and bookending the design.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Almandine Garnet Diamond Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Gorgeous Drop Earrings set with 2 square and 2 pear shape almandine garnets weighing 20.72 carats and round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.70 carats.
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Free Shape Rutilated Rose Peach Quartz Diamond Halo 4K Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
These exquisite earrings are a testament to refined craftsmanship. Featuring two large, teardrop-shaped rutilated peach rose quartz with intricate inclusions, each framed delicately ...
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold
Dazzling 3.14ct Tanzanites and Diamonds Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Dazzling 3.14ct Tanzanites and Diamonds Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified Elevate your elegance with these breathtaking tanzanite and diamond drop earrings, crafted in...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate Platinum & 23.59 Cts Diamond Drop Earrings-Detachable
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Platinum and Diamond drop earrings. These earrings are set with an array of round, pear shape and baguette diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Stunning Jade and Diamond Drop Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This exquisite piece, crafted in 14K yellow gold, is a remarkable combination of traditional elegance and modern design. It features two main stones of jade, cut in a sophisticated p...
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,433Sale Price / set|20% Off
18K Solid White Gold 5.73Ct Natural Diamond Drop Graduation Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
14K Solid White Gold 5.73Ct Natural Diamond Drop Graduation Earrings. The design is a luxurious and intricate Chandelier Drop Earring that combines a delicate Butterfly motif with a ...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$14,292Sale Price / set|20% Off
18K Solid White Gold 5.73Ct Natural Diamond Drop Graduation Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
18K Solid White Gold 5.73Ct Natural Diamond Drop Graduation Earrings. The design is a luxurious and intricate Chandelier Drop Earring that combines a delicate Butterfly motif with a ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,519Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern Green Amethyst Cabochon Halo and Diamond Briolette Drop Earrings 18K Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Secure post-and-butterfly backing ensures comfortable wear PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Metal: 18K White Gold Design: Cabochon Halo with Diamond Cone Cap Briolette Drop Earrings Center Sto...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Nina Zhou 5.92ctw Aquamarine Diamond Blossom Pearl Convertible Drop Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Discover the Nina Zhou Aquamarine Diamond Blossom and 12-13mm Pearl Convertible Drop Earrings in 14K White Gold.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
$109,000Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 5.11ct Pear & Fancy Instence Pink Diamond Earrings 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning statement pear drop earrings with fancy deep and intense pink diamonds, GIA certified.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Emerald 1.64ct. Drop Earrings in 18KWYG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Featuring subtle playful dangles these are a must have to glam up your evening look. Emerald Drop Earrings in 18Karat White Yellow Gold with Diamond.
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Amethyst 11.96ct. Drop Earring in 18KRG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Amethyst Drop Earring in 18Karat Rose Gold with White Diamond.
White Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Round Shape Amber Orange Citrine Diamond Pave 14K Yellow Gold Huggie Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
These earrings feature teardrop-shaped amber orange citrine set in 14K gold. The citrine is accented by small, white & brown diamonds along the sides, adding a touch of sparkle.
Amber, Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold Plate
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry Lab Diamond Designer Drop/Dangle Earring
Located in Jaipur, IN
These elegant three-stone linear drop earrings showcase a classic graduated design with a vibrant pop of color Details:- Item Code :- LEAMJOS-030 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold La...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Gold 23 Carat Natural Colorless and Black Pear Shaped Diamond Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent 23 carat Black and White diamond earrings. The earring drops are 14k white gold and each black pear shape measures approximately 18.22x11.80x6.85mm. They each weigh app...
Diamond, Gold
Diamond and Smoky Quartz Large Drop Earrings, 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Magnificent Smoky Quartz & Diamond drop earrings in 18k white gold. These beautiful earrings feature two large drop pear shape Smoky Quartz gems totaling 20.43 carats.
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Glamorous 13.45ct Emerald & Natural Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Unapologetically glamorous, these show-stopping drop earrings are designed to turn heads and steal the spotlight.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Rhodolite 10.08ct. Drop Earring in 18KRG with Diamond
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Rhodolite: 10.08 carat, 12X10mm size, Pear C/B shape. White Diamond: 0.483 carat, 1.30mm size, round shape, G color, VS clarity.
White Diamond, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sophia D Reverse Set Diamond Drop Earrings in Platinum
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
A distinctive pair of drop earrings featuring 16.48 carats of natural diamonds set in platinum.
Diamond
$3,199Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Style Natural Green Amethyst Briolette & Diamond Drop Earrings 18K Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Metal: 18K White Gold Design: Marquise Link & Floral Cap Briolette Drop Earrings with Diamond Accents Center Stones: Natural Green Amethyst (Prasiolite) Gemston...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
$3,670Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K Rose Gold Ruby Drop and Dangle Earrings with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Drop and Dangle earrings with diamonds to make a statement with your look.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Emerald Marquise 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Pear Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, the Emerald Marquise 14K Yellow Gold Pear Drop Earrings feature a stunning combination of natural fancy diamonds (FCD 0.18CT) and vibrant emeralds (EM 1....
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Amethyst 3.73ct. Drop Earring in 14KWG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Elegant pear-shaped amethyst drop earrings set in 14K white gold, featuring sparkling white diamonds and secure lever-back closures.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Nina Zhou 4.92ctw Pink Sapphire Diamond Double Blossom Drop Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Two tiers of arranged natural pink sapphires bloom into a statement of sheer radiance. This double blossom shape—set with a combination of cuts—is designed to catch the light at ever...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Pear-Shaped 1.4 ct Opal Drop Earrings with Screw Back in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These opal drop hoop earrings feature a dainty and minimalist design.
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Sunita Nahata Mint Quartz 6.70ct. Drop Earring in 14KYG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Elegant and timeless, these drop earrings feature pear briolette cut a mint quartz gemstones set in 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
1.14ct Yellow Diamond Drop Earrings 18k Two Tone
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Unique modern pear shape rose cut diamond with loop drop earrings. 1.14 carats total diamond weight. 10 round yellow diamonds, 1.14 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
$7,529Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural 4.31 Carat Pear & Marquise Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural 4.31 Carat Pear & Marquise Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry features pear and marquise cut diamonds set in cluster making ear climber and drop earrings.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Sunita Nahata 2.51 carat Rhodolite Drop Earrings in 18KRG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Rhodolite Drop Earrings in 18Karat Rose Gold with Diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Honey Quartz 11.79ct. Drop Earring in 18KYG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Honey Quartz Drop Earring in 18Karat Yellow Gold with White Diamond.
White Diamond, Quartz, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald and Diamond Vintage Style Drop Earrings in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Adorn yourself with the enchanting beauty of these Natural Emerald and Diamond Vintage-Style Drop Earrings, designed in the shape of elegant climbing flowers.
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peach Orange Morganite Ruby Diamond Vintage Style Drop Dangle Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Suspending two pear shaped morganites, accented by rubies openwork frames and stations set with round diamonds.
Diamond, Morganite, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Rubellite 16.48ct. Drop Earrings in 18KYG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This exquisite 18Karat yellow gold set is ideal for any special occasion because it combines traditional elegance with modern flair. Rubellite Drop Earrings in 18Karat Yellow Gold w...
Diamond, White Diamond, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Aquamarine 6.35ct. Drop Dangle Earrings in 18KWG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Aquamarine Drop Dangle Earring in 18Karat White Gold with White Diamond.
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
4 Carat Pear Shaped Aquamarine Earrings with 0.36 Carat Diamonds in Platinum
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant, luminous, and refined, these pear shaped aquamarine and diamond earrings by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills feature a total of 4 carats of aquamarine set in cool, enduring pla...
Aquamarine, Beryl, Multi-gemstone, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
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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