Tahitian Pearl Diamond 14k Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
MATERIALS: 14k Gold GEMSTONE: Pearl, Diamond WEIGHT: 7.7 Grams MEASUREMENT: Pearl Diameter - 7/16" HALLMARKS: 14K ITEM DETAILS: These 14k white gold stud earrings feature Tahiti...
Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold
【Jādora】Type A Jadeite & 0.4ct Diamond Halo Earrings in Platinum
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
From our Jādora collection, these earrings embody the fusion of Eastern elegance and timeless luxury. At the center of each piece is a vivid green Type A jadeite cabochon (3.5–3.9mm)...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Vintage Pearl and Diamonds Cluster Earrings 9mm Pearls 18K Gold top condition
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A pair of vintage pearl and diamond cluster earrings, set in 18ct gold.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
$16,968 / item
South Sea Pearls & Diamonds 14k Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite South Sea Pearls & Diamonds earrings in an adorable design, so elegant and refined style.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
$312Sale Price|20% Off
Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Halo Stud Silver Earrings
Located in Delhi, DL
. - **Diamonds:** - Surrounding each pearl is a halo of natural, real pave diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver
Harry Winston Platinum 3.20ct Diamond and Pearl Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in Southampton, PA
These Harry Winston earrings are incredibly sophisticated. Luminous 13.2mm Pearls make a statement at the center, while a halo of Diamonds effortlessly accents each earring.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Black Diamond Bow Earrings Freshwater Pearl Drop J DAUPHIN
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Diamond Bow Earrings Freshwater Pearl Drop 14K Gold Plated J DAUPHIN Designer: J DAUPHIN Bow earrings in 14k gold-plated brass, each detailed with hand-set black diamonds an...
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Pl...
Button-Shaped Cultured Pearl Diamond Platinum Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These fabulous earrings feature button-shaped cultured pearls, measuring approximately 14.60 and 14.40 mm, encircled with 18 marquise-cut diamonds, weighing approximately 2.20cts, se...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
11.5 mm Tahitian Pearls with Diamonds Earrings in Platinum - Detachable Pearls
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
Thoughtfulness toward versatility are also apparent by making the pearl detachable allowing a Diamond only look if desired.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Diamond and Australian Pearl Earrings
Located in Marcianise, CE
Classical stud earrings with diamonds and one single australian pearl set on yellow and white rose gold.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
White Freshwater Pearl Black Diamond Gold Stud Earrings
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Freshwater Pearl Black Diamond Gold Stud Earrings Designer: J DAUPHIN Description: Crafted in solid 14k gold, each stud features a white freshwater pearl positioned above a p...
Black Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
【Caelmare】Silver Tide Keshi South Sea Earrings
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
These extraordinary earrings feature luminous silver-blue Keshi South Sea pearls surrounded by a delicate composition of aquamarines and diamonds, creating a soft halo of shifting se...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Gold Earrings with Pearls and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, BE
Refined earrings crafted in 18k white gold, each set with fine Akoya half-round pearls and accented by 42 brilliant-cut diamonds of approx. 0.03 ct each, creating a total diamond wei...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Large Tahitian Pearl Earrings 14k Rose Gold Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Earrings set in 14k Gold 9.7 mm Certified $3,450 011914 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry Nothing says, “I Love you”...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Gold Multi-Sapphire, Pearl & Diamond Earrings, 0.29ct
Located in jaipur, IN
Metal: 14K Gold Diamonds 0.29 cts Multicolor Sapphires 8.03 cts Pearls 6.80 gr - 13 mm Total Weight 15.30 grams Follow us on insta(divinejewellerylounge) Code: GLulti-sapphire
Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl, 14k Gold
$1,486 / item
Pearl Crawlers with diamonds, by Michelle Massoura
By Michelle Massoura Fine Jewellery
Located in Nicosia, CY
Our Sea Foam Glimmer Earrings, are a triple pearl stud earring that is accentuated by natural diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
$690 / item
Pearl and diamond mini earrings, in 18K Gold
By Michelle Massoura Fine Jewellery
Located in Nicosia, CY
They are set with lustrous pearls and beautifully complimented by a pair of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage Pearl and Diamond Earrings, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
At the centre of each sits a single 5mm half pearl. Surrounding are eight sparkling transitional cut diamonds, each earring totalling 0.20 carat.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Fresh Water Pearl Cufflinks 14k Gold Designer Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Freshwater Pearl Diamond Cufflinks 14k Gold Designer Certified $2,490 011916 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry Nothing says, “I Love you” more ...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Akoya Pearl Earrings 14k White Gold Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Finely Faceted Quality Diamond Akoya Pearl Earrings 14 KT 8.55 mm Certified $1,895 018210 This is a One of a Kind Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry!
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pearl Diamond White Gold Exclusive Earrings for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
14K White Gold Earrings Diamond 16-0,24 ct Pearls 10,0-11,0 2-0 ct Weigth 9,44 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based jewelle...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Tahitian Pearls .60ct Diamonds Stud Earrings 14kt Gold*
Located in New York, NY
Classic Tahitian stud Pearl earrings. Pearl: 11.2MM Excellent AAA luster and Sheen. .60 carat natural round diamonds .
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIT Certified Tahitian Pearls Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Thaitian pearls and Diamonds earrings, in a contemporary design, so elegant and refined style.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Mabe Pearls 4ct Diamonds Clip Earrings 14kt Gold*
Located in New York, NY
Executive Prime Excellence Mabe pearl clip earrings. 17.8 mm Pearl Excellent AAA luster and Sheen. 4.00-carat natural round diamonds F-G color vs2 clarity. 14 karat yellow gold ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mabe Pearls .80ct Diamonds Clip Earrings 18kt Gold*
Located in New York, NY
Retro Royale rope twist mabe Pearl clip earrings. 16.4 mm Pearl Excellent AAA luster and Sheen. .80 carat natural diamonds pave bead set.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,651Sale Price|20% Off
GIT Certified Tahitian Pearls Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An elegant Tahitian Pearls and Diamonds earrings, in essential design, so chic and refined.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Rubies, Pearls, Diamonds, White Gold Flower Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Amazing flower earrings in 9 kt white gold mounted with a little flower of diamonds and a little pearl in the central part surrounded by petals of rubies and leaves studded with di...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Pearl & Diamond Quatrefoil Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Each earring is beautifully arranged in a floral-inspired quatrefoil motif, featuring four luminous pearls surrounding a sparkling round diamond at the center.
Diamond, Pearl
Diamond South Sea Pearl Earring 14 Karat Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Each pearl is artfully adorned with sparkling white diamonds throughout, adding a striking touch of brilliance that enhances the pearls’ natural luster.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearls, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Diamonds 0.06 ct Pearls 3.40 gr - 11 mm Total Weight 7.70 gr RF +UAHU RK.AUUA92 For any information, feel free to contact the seller through the message center.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pink Opal Stud Earrings with Pearls and Diamonds
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Details: 18K Gold - 7.93 Grams Diamond Round - 0.38 carat Diamond Pear Shape Rose Cut - 0.42 carat Pearl - 0.88 carat Pink Opal - 6.89 carat We provide free shipping, and accept r...
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Designer 14K Gold Pearl 33.40ct & Diamond 1.83ct Stud Earrings
Located in jaipur, IN
GEMSTONE DETAILS DIAMOND WEIGHT: 1.83 CTS PEARL WEIGHT: 33.40 CTS 14K GOLD GROSS WEIGHT: 13.15 GRAMS GOLD WEIGHT: 6.10 GRAMS Follow us on Instagram (divinejewellerylounge) CODE...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Designer 14K Gold Pearl and Diamond Earrings, 49.47ct & 1.35ct
Located in jaipur, IN
GEMSTONE DETAILS DIAMOND WEIGHT: 49.47 CTS PEARL WEIGHT: 1.35 CTS 14K GOLD GROSS WEIGHT: 19.13 GRAMS GOLD WEIGHT: 8.96 GRAMS Follow us on Instagram (divinejewellerylounge) CODE...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Grey Pearl and Diamond White Gold Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Grey pearl stud earrings with .19 carats of diamond accents mounted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Flower Tahitian Pearl Earrings 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 18k White Gold Total Weight: 13.5 Grams Diamond Count: 240 single cut Diamond Color: G-I Diamond Clarity: SI2-I1 Total Diamond Weight: ~0.88 car...
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 7mm Pearl and 0.18ctw Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
The diamonds add a refined sparkle to the smooth, high-luster pearls.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,000Sale Price / item|27% Off
【Caelmare】Lustre Bloom Turquoise & Akoya Earrings
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Product Information Origin Japan Material Akoya Pearl, Natural Turquoise, Diamond, and 18k Gold Dimensions 1.95 x 1.7 cm Pearl Shaped: Round Size: 3-3.5 mm Quality: AAA Nacre: Very ...
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, White Gold
【Caelmare】Starlight Halo Turquoise & Baby Akoya Earrings
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
At the center, a vivid turquoise cabochon is surrounded by a luminous halo of baby Akoya pearls and brilliant-cut diamonds, arranged in a graceful, celestial pattern.
Diamond, Turquoise, Pearl, White Gold
Pearls, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Diamonds 0.88 ct Pearls 4.10 gr - 11.5 mm Total Weight 7.70 gr RF ++OIGA RK.AHGG141 For any information, feel free to contact the seller through the message center.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 7 mm. Pearl 4.80 Diamond Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Impressive Victorian era Diamond Pearl earrings,1890 ca. Hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold Boasting beautiful Victorian crafting and high content of Diamonds surrounding a rare Pearl ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
$3,893 / item
Moi Audrey Diamond and Pearl Ear Studs
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
These elegant ear studs handcrafted in gold, hold a diamond pierced pearl dearly in the centre lined with prong-set diamonds, finished with an arrangement of pearls that move with you.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
$11,585 / item
South Sea Pearls & 1.40 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
The pear-shaped diamond tops add a delicate sparkle, beautifully framing the pearls with natural round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
9.00mm White Pearl Diamond Gold Vintage Stud Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage 9.00mm White Pearl Diamond Gold Stud Earrings Hand set with Three 9.00mm White Pearls.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Tahitian Pearl Diamond Earrings Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A pair of Tiffany & Co. Etoile Tahitian pearl diamond earrings in platinum These stud earrings are designed as a pair of tapered baton shaped platinum drops terminating in a single ...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
14.5mm Black Pearl Diamond Floral Cluster Earrings Platinum Baguette
Located in New York, NY
14.5mm Black Pearl Diamond Floral Cluster Earrings Platinum Baguette Pearls: Black Pearls, 14.5mm Diamonds Weight: 2.88 Carats Total (Baguette and Round) Elegant and striking, thes...
Diamond, Black Pearl, Platinum
Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Stud Earrings - 14k Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Cultured Pearls Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .08ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Style: Stud Fastening Type...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearls, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Diamonds 0.63 ct Pearls 1.80 gr - 8.5 mm Total Weight 13.40 gr RF +ORUU For any informations, feel free to contact the seller through the message center.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Akoya Pearl Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Japanese Akoya Pearl and Diamond Earrings set in 14k Yellow Gold 9.5 mm Certified $3,975 018641 This is one of Kind Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry!
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearl and diamond studs, 0.10ctw diamonds, 18K Gold, by Michelle Massoura
By Michelle Massoura Fine Jewellery
Located in Nicosia, CY
They are set with lustrous pearls, with size 8mm, and beautifully complimented by a pair of glimmering natural round diamonds, with total carat weight 0.10cts.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Pearl and Diamond Stud Clip Earrings, White Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Pearl and diamond stud earrings, white gold. Each Earring set with a brilliant solitaire of approx. 0.3 carat and 5 small diamonds of very good quality.
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
Designer 14K Gold Ruby, Emerald, Pearl & Diamond Earrings, 1.63ct
Located in jaipur, IN
GEMSTONE DETAILS DIAMOND WEIGHT: 1.63 CTS RUBY WEIGHT: 5.22 CTS EMERALD WEIGHT: 1 CTS PEARL WEIGHT: 35.27 CTS 14K GOLD GROSS WEIGHT: 17.69 GRAMS GOLD WEIGHT: 9.066 GRAMS Follow ...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold
$3,500 / item
Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-18X18 MM Total Weight-7.58 Gold Weight(Gms)-4.76 Diamond Wt(Cts)-0.5 Pearl Wt(Cts)-13.6
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
$5,054Sale Price|20% Off
White Gold South Sea Baroque Pearl Diamond Earrings
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat White Gold South Sea Baroque Pearl Diamond Earrings. Each earring features a South Sea Baroque pearl and a semi-curve of channel-set baguettes and four bezel-set round diamo...
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Akoya Pearl Earrings 14 Karat White Gold Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality large 9.50 mm Akoya Pearl and Diamond Earrings set in 14K White Gold Certified $3,950 018642 This fine piece of jewelry is designed by Enrico Kassini Nothing says, “I...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rose Gold Diamond and Mother of Pearl Earrings, 18K
Located in jaipur, IN
The outer and inner edges are lined with sparkling round diamonds, creating a brilliant halo effect. Inside the frame, geometric segments of luminous mother-of-pearl are arranged in ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1960s Diamond and Cultured Pearl Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive pair of 0.40 carat diamond and cultured pearl, 14 karat yellow gold and 14 ct white gold set earrings; part of our diverse pearl jewelry collections.
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Pearl And Diamond Halo Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pearl and diamond earrings are especially desirable because they balance soft luster with bright sparkle, creating a look that is both sophisticated and versatile.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphires, Pearls, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central pearl surrounded by diamonds and sapphires. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and solid 800 silver i...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Pistachio Tahitian Pearls .60ct Diamonds Stud Earrings 14kt Gold*
Located in New York, NY
Classic South Seas stud Pearl earrings. Pearl: 8.5MM Excellent AAA luster and Sheen. .50 carat natural round diamonds .
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sophia D Pearl and Diamond Cluster Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Pearl cluster earrings featuring layers of delicate seed pearls accented by 1.21 carats of natural diamonds, set in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow 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.
Stud earrings have a unique and rich cultural history. Though their design has evolved, vintage stud earrings are still a classic jewelry style.
Stud earrings are frequently dated back over 7,000 years to Asia, where they were worn mostly by upper-class men to indicate their wealth and status. Although earrings sometimes fell out of favor over the years — such as when ear piercing was prohibited by the Catholic Church in the 13th century — they’ve remained one of the most enduring forms of body modification.
When diamond jewelry gained prominence in the 19th century, thanks to prosperity in Europe and the United States as well as the greater accessibility of gemstones, studs adorned with fine diamonds became popular. Screw-back earrings debuted in the late 19th century and allowed people without pierced ears to don the embellishment. Stud earrings became especially popular in the 1960s.
Stud earrings are simple and usually small in size, making them lightweight and easy to wear. Unlike other earrings, stud earrings have a floating appearance. They are often made with a single gemstone, such as a sapphire or emerald, and a straight post that goes through the ear, typically with a rubber or metal backing to hold it in place.
Today, stud earrings accentuate outfits with a casual, elegant style, adding a bit of glam to any ensemble. Find an eclectic array of stud earrings on 1stDibs.
Someone wanted to “modernize” the Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. masterworks, but Mahnaz Collection came to their rescue. Here, the dealer explains precisely why they’re such an extraordinary find.
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The mismatched, multiple-earring look may have started with fashion jewelry, but A-list fans have taken it to the next level.
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The classic circle has appeared in countless variations over the centuries.