18K White Gold and Diamond Drop Earrings with Pearles
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Claris-A offers this pair of 18k white gold diamond and pearl drop earrings, designed with a vertical row of diamonds suspending a pearl.
Diamond, Pearl
Vintage Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Geometric Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These vintage 13k yellow gold drop earrings feature a geometric bar design accented with pearls and diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Pearl Diamond Hoop Drop Earrings Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl and diamond drop earrings feature two12x13mm pearls of fine quality nacre and beautiful lustre.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage pearls diamond 18k white gold drop earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These elegant vintage pearl and diamond drop earrings are a refined 1980’s design, each featuring a luminous pearl measuring approximately 8.29mm.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,338Sale Price|20% Off
South Sea and Tahitian Diamond Drop Earrings 1.81 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold drop earrings featuring South Sea & Tahitian pearls measuring 11-14 mm with 36 round brilliants weighing 1.81 carats. Color G-H Clarity SI
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
$3,848Sale Price / item|20% Off
South Sea Pearl and Tahitian Diamond Earrings 0.32 Carats 18 Karat
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold drop earrings featuring alternating white South Sea pearls and grey tone Tahitian pearl with 4 round brilliants weighing 0.32 carats. Color G-H Clarity SI Pearls meas...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of classic 18k yellow gold drop earrings, set with 14mm South Sea pearls and approx. 1.00ctw H/Si1-Si2 diamonds total.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold
【Conchéa】Petal Convertible Conch & South Sea Pearl Earrings — 3.49ct
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Product Information Origin Japan Material Conch Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Natural Diamond, and 18K Gold Dimensions - Conch Pearl Shaped: Natural Symmetrical Drop Size: Total 3.49ct Co...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
【Conchéa】Celeste Bows Conch & South Sea Pearl Earrings — 2.35ct
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Each piece features a bow-shaped flourish of 0.85ct of natural diamonds, from which the luminous South Sea pearls drop like celestial teardrops.
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Look at these stunning 18K White Gold Diamond and Pearl Drop Earrings. 18K White Gold Diamond and Pearl Drop Earrings Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear cons...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Pearl and Diamond White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
These gorgeous pearl drop earrings also hold diamonds to add a little sparkle!
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Edwardian Vintage Diamond and Pearl Platinum Drop Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Edwardian Vintage Diamond and Pearl Platinum Drop Earrings. Hand set with 0.75tcw Diamonds and Pearls.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Victorian 18ct Gold Diamond and Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in Braintree, GB
A delicate pair of Victorian 18ct gold drop earrings from the 1880s, set with a combination of old European–cut diamonds, rose cuts, and elegant drilled pearl drops.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Substantial Natural Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Braintree, GB
A highly collectable and visually striking pair of Victorian earrings, supported by a gemmological report. Dimensions Overall drop: approx. 3.7 x 2.0 cm Weight Total weight: approx...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
1980s Diamond, Pearl and 18K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Roma, RM
A refined pair of 1980s drop earrings crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, combining luminous cultured pearls with an elegant arrangement of natural diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold South Sea & Tahitian Pearl Diamond Lariat 0.61 Carats 12-13M
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Measurements: Chain-14.25 Inches Diamond Circle- 0.50 Inch Drop for White Pearl- 1.50 Inches Drop for Tahitian Pearl-1.88 Inches
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
South Sea Pearl Drop Shape Diamond Hoop Drop Earrings Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl and diamond drop earrings feature a lovely pair of drop shape pearls (15 x 13mm) of fine lovely color and lustre.
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
【Lustre Arc】Floating Net South Sea Pearl Necklace
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
A refined South Sea pearl pendant designed with a delicate openwork chain structure, creating a soft “net” setting that allows the pearl to remain visually light and subtly mobile. ...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ribbon South Sea Pearl Earrings .057 Carats
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold drop earrings featuring a diamond ribbon motif containing 52 diamonds weighing 0.57 carats and two South Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 MM.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
【Caelmare】Regal Bloom Convertible Pearl & Turquoise Earrings
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Detachable South Sea pearls add graceful movement and allow for versatile styling — from regal drop to refined stud.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Turquoise, White Gold
【Caelmare】Clover Bloom Convertible Pearl & Turquoise Earrings
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Infused with charm and elegance, these 2-in-1 convertible earrings feature luminous South Sea pearls gracefully suspended beneath a floral motif of vibrant natural turquoise and spar...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Turquoise, White Gold
18K White Gold Pearl Drop Earrings with Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Pearl Earrings with Diamonds 2 White Pearls 15mm 2 White Pearls 13mm 144 Diamonds - 2.580 CT 18K White Gold - 11.540 GM Indulge in sophistication with Althoff Jewelr...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
18K White Gold Pearl Drop Earrings with Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Pearl Earrings with Diamonds 2 White Pearls 14-15 mm 84 Diamonds - 1.89 CT 18K White Gold 5.61 GM Althoff Jewelry exquisite 18K white gold earrings are adorned with ...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Golden South Sea Diamond Drop Earrings 0.61 Carat 18 Karat Yellow Gold 11-12MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow gold drop earrings featuring two Golden South Sea pearls measuring 12-13 mm and 38 round brilliants 0.61 carats. Available in all gold colors and can be customized to di...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold
$8,640 / item
18K White Gold Pearl Drop Earrings with Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Pearl Earrings with Diamonds 2 White Pearls 12mm 116 Diamonds - 1.48 CT 18K White Gold - 8.69 GM Adorn yourself with timeless elegance in these 18K white gold pearl ...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Pearl Drop & Diamonds Earrings In 14k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14k:2.20g,D:1.56ct PEARL:11.76Cts
Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Flower Pearl Drop Earrings #25939
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Diamond Flower Pearl Drop Earrings- These lovely earrings luminous pearls suspended beneath a floral inspired sparkling diamond cluster, creating elegant movement and...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond and Pearl Drop Earrings in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Diamond and Pearl Drop Earrings in Platinum Description: A graceful pair of vintage drop earrings featuring luminous white pearls suspended from a refined line of baguette ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
White Gold Diamond Bow Drop Earrings with Australian Pearls
Located in BILBAO, ES
- Metal: 18K White Gold - Weight: 4.7 grams - Diamonds: 24 brilliant-cut diamonds, approx. 0.47 carats total - Pearls: 2 Australian pearls, drop shape - Dimensions: 33 mm length x ...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Natural pearl and diamond drop earrings, early 20th Century.
Located in London, GB
Natural pearl and diamond drop earrings. A matching pair of earrings, each set to bottom with one round natural saltwater pearl, one approximately 9.8 x 9.8 x 7.9mm, one approximatel...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$8,550 / item
【Jādora】Jade Halo South Sea Pearl Earrings
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Understated and luminous, these earrings embody the quiet luxury of timeless design. Each features a glowing South Sea pearl gently suspended from a vivid jadeite cabochon, framed in...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Jade, White Gold
18.52 Carat Kunzite Pearl and Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The center is adorned with a dramatic 3-inch diamond tassel drop, 1 inch wide, featuring a larger kunzite centerpiece framed in concentric circles of pavé diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Kunzite, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire Diamond and Pearl Drop Earring A. Clunn
By Andrew Clunn
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire Diamond and Pearl Drop Earring A. Clunn Beautiful Pearl drop evening earring by Andrew Clunn.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
【Caelmare】Halo Oval Convertible Turquoise & Pearl Earrings
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
A study in luminous simplicity, these convertible earrings from the Caelmare collection balance modern geometry with classic elegance. Oval turquoise cabochons are framed by a delica...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Turquoise, White Gold
Magnificent 32.09ct Salt Water Pearl and Diamonds Drop Earrings
Located in רמת גן, IL
Magnificent 32.09ct Salt Water Pearl and Diamonds Drop Earrings in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified Opulent and eye-catching, these 14K white gold drop earrings feature two magnificen...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Pearl Diamond Heart Drop Earrings in 18K Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
These Cartier earrings are composed as a delicate vertical sequence, culminating in a luminous white pearl drop. Above, pavé-set diamond spheres introduce brilliance, while polished ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Boodles Sophie Mother of Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings
By Boodles
Located in London, GB
The heart design is accentuated with a soft, mother of pearl inlay, bordered by further a line of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Gold Diamond and Pear-Shaped Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in Flushing, NY
A pair of pearl drop earrings, each suspending a pear-shaped white pearl from a diamond-accented 18K gold surmount.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Base Metal
Earrings 14kt Gold Baroque Pearls & Diamonds Star Drop
Located in Miami, FL
Graceful and unique, these 14kt white gold earrings showcase two natural baroque South Sea pearls, elegantly accented with star-shaped diamonds totaling 0.55 carats. A refined blend ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
GemFusion 16.25ctw Topaz Diamond Pearl Convertible Drop Earrings
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Whether worn with the pearl or as a pure gemstone drop, they reflect a contemporary spirit wrapped in craftsmanship. 14K Yellow Gold 4 Pieces Natural Topaz｜Blue｜Heart & Oval｜Eye...
Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold
Pink Freshwater Pearl Diamond Cluster Leaf Earrings 1.05 Carat 11-12MM 18KT
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold floral drop earrings featuring 92 round brilliants weighing 1.05 Carats and two Pink Freshwater Pearls measuring 11-12 MM. Color G-H Clarity SI Can be ordered in...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
【Conchéa】Lustre Drops Convertible Conch & South Sea Pearl Earrings — 2.45ct
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
A versatile celebration of elegance, these convertible earrings feature flamingo pink conch pearls (2.45ct total) set within a halo of brilliant diamonds (1.35ct total), forming a ra...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
Earrings 18kt Gold Circle Drop with Pearls & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Grace and sophistication come together in this stunning piece, crafted in radiant 18kt white gold. Featuring two luminous 12.5 mm pearls—each hand-selected for their exceptional lust...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pearl Diamond Hoop Drop Earrings Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl and diamond drop earrings feature two 15 x 14mm pearls of fine quality nacre and beautiful lustre.
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pearl Diamond Hoop Drop Earrings Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl and diamond drop earrings feature two 13mm pearls of fine quality nacre and beautiful lustre.
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
14.71 Carat Ruby and Pearl Drop Necklace with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The necklace also features 10mm Pearls and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.30 carat.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sophia D Pearl and Diamond Art Deco Drop Earrings in Platinum
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco inspired drop earrings featuring 31.34 carats of pearls and an impressive 9.11 carats of diamonds, set in platinum.
Diamond, Pearl
14k White Gold Ruby, Diamond and Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Accented with round white diamonds totaling 0.06 carats. Embellished with lustrous pearls.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Pearl Platinum Contemporary Day-To-Night Drop Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as twisted ribbon shaped surmounts suspending removable pearl drops in scalloped cups Surmounts and scalloped cups are bead and prong set with round brilliant cut diamonds W...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
18K White Gold Pearl Drop Earrings with Diamonds & Fancy Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings with Diamonds 2 Golden Pearls 12-13mm 258 Fancy Diamonds - 3.19 CT 160 Diamonds - 1.66 CT 18K White Gold - 20.53 GM Adorn yourself in the epitome of ...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
White and Tahitian Keshi Pearl Diamond Wire Drop Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Using cool toned baroque keshi pearls, these earrings have 18k yellow gold hooks holding a round shaped pearl and elongated pearl with a brilliant set diamond in between. One earring...
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18 Karat
Located in Wailea, HI
Pearl and Diamond Earrings in 18k Two 9 mm Cultured Pearls Ninety Six Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing .80 carats approximately [bright with no imperfections visible to the nake...
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
$3,472Sale Price / item|20% Off
Diamond Pink Sapphire Pink Freshwater Pearl 2.32 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold drop earrings featuring two oval shape pink sapphires, 1.85 carats, flanked with round brilliants 0.47 carats and two Pink Freshwater pearls measuring 13-14 mm.
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
Harry Winston Diamond Flower Necklace with Cultured Pearl Drop
By Harry Winston
Located in Weston, MA
The master craftsmen of Harry Winston have used over 20 carats of diamonds to create this elegant flower garland necklace which centers on an acorn-form cultured pearl drop.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
【Crown Radiance】Emerald Blossom South Sea Pearl Convertible Earrings
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
A striking fusion of vivid color and luminous elegance. These convertible earrings feature a magnificent pair of South Sea pearls measuring 16.7 mm, showcasing silk-like luster, exc...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Emerald, White Gold
GemFusion 22.05ctw Garnet Diamond Pearl Convertible Drop Earrings
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Dramatic and deeply romantic, these Kai GemFusion convertible earrings feature 22 carats of natural red garnet in pear and oval cuts, interspersed with round cultured pearls and set ...
Diamond, Pearl, Garnet, 14k Gold
$3,047Sale Price / item|24% Off
Sapphire Diamond South Sea Pearl Earrings 1.87 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold drop earrings featuring 6 blue sapphires, 1.50 carats, flanked with round brilliants weighing 0.37 carats and two South Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 mm Color G-H Clarity SI
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold
Black and White Pearl Detachable Drop Earrings with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in Platinum and 18k white gold with black and white pearls. The earrings also feature Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of 5.48 carats, G-H color, VS1-SI1 ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
$3,585Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pink and Blue Sapphire Diamond South Sea Drop Earrings 2.69 Carat 18 Karat Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K Rose Gold drop earrings featuring a cluster of blue sapphires, 0.97 carats, and pink sapphires, 1.41 carats, with round brilliants weighing 0.31 carats. Comes in white South Sea ...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold
【Conchéa】Conch Pearl & South Sea Dual-Wear Earrings —1.55 ct
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
1.55ct Conch Pearl · 13mm White South Sea Pearl · Dual-wear design A bloom of soft flame-pink at the center — 1.55ct natural conch pearl, bright and tender in tone, with gentle flam...
Diamond, Pearl, 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.
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