5.00 Carats Red Ruby 14K Solid White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.00 Carats Red Ruby 14K Solid White Gold Stud Earrings Amazing looking piece! Ruby Weight is: Approx. 5.00 Carats (both earrings) Ruby Measures: Approx. 7.00 x 7.00mm Trea...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Oval Red Rhodolite Garnet Diamond Halo 18 Karat Rose Gold Stud Unique Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
18 Karat Rose Gold Genuine Garnet & Diamonds 3.0 CT Garnet Gemstones 0.45 CTW Diamonds Gemstones & Diamonds are very beautiful, sparkly and full of live & glimmer Designed & Handmade...
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French Cut Red Pink Ruby Diamond Halo Heart Shaped Stud 14K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Carry love with you always when you wear these luminous heart shape ruby and diamond earrings. These simple yet meaningful heart earrings are an ideal gift for the one you love. Info...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Red Enamel 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Heart Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These Red Enamel 14K Yellow Gold Heart Diamond Stud Earrings feature natural diamonds and intricate enamel detailing, making them a timeless addition to any collection.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Round Diamond & French Cut Red Pink Ruby Art Deco Style Stud White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Created in adorned with French cut ruby and round diamonds the design is reminiscent of a Ferris Wheel, they have a beautiful elegant feel to them and sit comfortably on the ear. The...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Stud Earrings 18k Yellow/White Gold Red Enamel 10 Diamonds 0.05 ct Ceylon Garnet
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer stud earrings 18k yellow gold and white gold, Era collection, translucent aubergine red vitreous enamel, 10 diamonds, total 0.05 ct, G VS, brilliant cut, 2 ceylon garnet...
Garnet, Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$840Sale Price|40% Off
NWT $1400 18KT Gold Glittering Fancy Pear Emerald Diamond Stud Earrings Studs
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Pair of Rare 18KT Gold Green Emerald Stud Earrings. Earrings are comprised of Finely Set Gorgeous Large Gorgeous Pear Red Ruby Diamond Stud E...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Contemporary Stud Earrings in Eighteen Karat Gold with Natural Red Rubies
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary 18 karat rose gold cocktail earrings are encrusted with 6 round diamonds and detachable red rubies, 1,4 carats in total, 6,7x4 mm each. This jewellery collection w...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Enamel, Gold and Diamond Butterfly Earrings
By Moira
Located in London, GB
A pair of modern, red guilloche enamel butterfly earrings set with 0.50 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds with a pearl in each, mounted in yellow gold, with posts and butterfly ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1.85 cts tw Red Ruby Studs and Diamond Ear Climbers
By Leibish and Co. USA Inc
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with this beautiful pair of cushion-cut red ruby studs, perfectly complemented by dazzling diamond ear climbers.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
18K Solid Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Introducing our exquisite Natural Red Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings, gracefully nestled in the embrace of lustrous 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vivid Red Almandine Rhodolite Garnet 9k Yellow Gold Round Cut Stud Earrings
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vivid Red 1.20 Carat Almandine Rhodolite Garnet 9k Yellow Gold Earring Studs. Beautiful 5mm matching pair of round garnets with vivid red colour, excellent clarity and an excellent ...
Garnet, Rhodolite, Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$120,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS-Certified 4.20 Carat Vivid Red Heart-Shaped Ruby Stud Earrings NO HEAT
Located in Chicago, IL
GRS-Certified 4.20 Carat Vivid Red Heart-Shaped Ruby Stud Earrings Set in Platinum An extraordinary and rare pair of GRS-certified heart-shaped ruby stud earrings, weighing a total ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Ruby Slice Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York City, NY
Our 18K White Gold Rich Red Ruby Slice Diamond Stud Earrings are the embodiment of understated luxury and eternal elegance.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Red Spinel & Diamond Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, US
Two bright Red Spinels totaling 1.14 carats take center stage in these Art Deco style earrings along with round brilliant and baguette Diamonds totaling 0.31 carat. Red Spinels are t...
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Earrings in Recycled Aluminium, 18kt & 14kt Gold & Diamond
By Estaa
Located in Mumbai, IN
Total Wt :25.920gm, Gold- 18KT- 1.500gm, gold 14k rubber push- 0.35 gms, Aluminium- 24.09 gm, Natural Diamonds - 26/0.84cts
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Mixed Metal, 14k Gold
1.71 cts tw Round Red Ruby and Diamond Halo Earrings
By Leibish and Co. USA Inc
Located in New York, NY
A classic pair of round red ruby and diamond halo earrings, with a pair of gemstones weighing 1.71cts. Mounted in 18K white and rose gold, these exquisite earrings feature collection...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold 4.81 Carat Diamond and Ruby "Invisible-Set" Stud Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold 4.81 Carat Diamond and Ruby "Invisible-Set" Stud Earrings This spectacular wine red ruby and diamond invisible setting stud earring is extraordinary.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
6.26ct Natural Vivid Red Ruby Diamond Domed Cluster Clip Earrings 18kt*
Located in New York, NY
Ruby & Diamonds Domed clip Earrings. 4.86ct. Natural round cut Rubies. Clean clarity, Vivid Reds & Transparent. Diamonds Total Weight: 1.40ct. (.62ct ttw centers) Round...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Red Carpet Pave Diamond Double Ball Gold Statement Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Show Stopper Double Ball Pave Diamond Stud Earrings. These Stylish Earrings feature a total of 378 Refracted Brilliant Cut diamonds with an approx. 11.25 total cara...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
12.98 Carat Natural Red Spinel Beads and Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A playful pair of earrings, it features natural intense red spinel beads weighing 12.98 carat, with the tops surrounded by white round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 0.68 carat. The...
White Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Siamese Fighting Fish Earrings-Recycled Aluminium, 18kt & 14ktGold & Diamond
By Estaa
Located in Mumbai, IN
Inspired by the vibrant beauty and graceful movement of the Betta Fish, these earrings capture the creature’s bold energy and flowing fins in a stunning design. Crafted from recycled...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Mixed Metal, 14k Gold
1.72 Carat Vivid Red Ruby and White Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A simple and elegant pair of earrings, it features two square-cut vivid red rubies weighing 1.72 carat, surrounded by white diamonds weighing 1.7 carat. The rubies possess a rich viv...
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Exquisite 4.20 Carat Red Ruby and Natural Diamond 14 Karat Solid White Gold Stud
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite 4.20 Carats Red Ruby and Natural Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Stud Earrings Amazing looking piece!
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds, Red Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings
Located in Napoli, Campania
Delicious pair of clip-on earrings in 14k white gold structure designed with a square shape. Each earring is formed by 3 squared lapis lazuli, 3 squared rubrum coral and 2 little sq...
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold
Exquisite 4.18 Carat Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Solid White Gold Stud
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite 4.18 Carats Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Stud Earrings Amazing looking piece!
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,077Sale Price|20% Off
White Diamond Emerald Ruby Mediterranean Red Coral Peridot Yellow Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Peridot, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow G...
$3,776Sale Price|20% Off
White Diamond Emerald Ruby Red Coral Sapphire Aquamarine Yellow Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Aquamarine, Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue...
Artemis’ Bow Earring (left), 18-carat red gold rubies and diamonds
By ASTROM
Located in PARIS, FR
Artemis is the goddess of hunting, wilderness and fertility. Symbol of strength and victory, Artemis’ bow represents, through its arrow, the apprenticeship of the civilized human, fr...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Artemis’ Bow Earring (right), 18-carat red gold rubies and diamonds
By ASTROM
Located in PARIS, FR
Artemis is the goddess of hunting, wilderness and fertility. Symbol of strength and victory, Artemis’ bow represents, through its arrow, the apprenticeship of the civilized human, fr...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Gubelin Certified 11.89 Carat Burma No Heat Red Spinel Diamond Platinum Earrings
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
Discover the mesmerizing brilliance of this pair of Gubelin certified 11.89 carat vivid red Burma Spinel and Diamond Earrings, a gemstone of exceptional rarity and prestige. Sourced ...
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
Round Red Ruby Center Diamond Halo Flower Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 2.8 Grams Earring Diameter: ~10 mm x 10 mm Diamond Count: 16 brilliant cut Diamond Color: G Diamond Clari...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Red Treasured Starfish Earrings in Recycled Aluminium, 18kt & 14k Gold & Diamond
By Estaa
Located in Mumbai, IN
Make a statement with these stunning Red Starfish Earrings, crafted from eco-friendly recycled aluminium and 18kt gold, 14kt gold rubber push. Featuring 1.80 carats of natural diamon...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Mixed Metal, 14k Gold
$31,200Sale Price|20% Off
3.66ct GIA Red Burmese Spinel & Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold
By SONYA K.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jedi Spinel & Diamond Earrings Delicate in scale. Bold in spirit. Unmistakably one-of-a-kind. These one-of-a-kind earrings embody a rare and radiant harmony. Each pair features ...
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.95 Carat Natural Raspberry Red Spinel Diamonds Earrings 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Spinel Cocktail Halo Earrings 5.00ct. Natural Raspberry Red Spinels Cabochon Cut, Clean clarity and brilliant cut Excellent transparency 9 x 7mm .95ct. Round diamonds G-color,...
Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.80ct Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.80ct Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Earrings Total Natural Rubies Weight: Approx. 3.70 Carats Natural Ruby Diameter: Approx. 7 mm Ruby Treatment: Fracture Fi...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Red Earrings in Recycled Aluminium, 18kt Gold 14k rubber push & Diamond
By Estaa
Located in Mumbai, IN
Gross wt- 29.210 gms, Aluminium-27.410 gms, gold 18k -1.50 gms, 14k rubber push-0.35 gms, Diamond -36 pcs 1.01 cts
Diamond, 18k Gold, Mixed Metal, 14k Gold
9.30 Carat Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
9.30 Carats Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Stud Earrings Amazing looking piece!
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,077Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style 2.56 Carat White Diamond Peridot Red Coral Yellow Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,510Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style 2.56 Carat White Diamond Peridot Red Coral Yellow Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Earrings in Recycled Aluminium, 18kt Gold, 14k Gold Rubber Push & Diamond
By Estaa
Located in Mumbai, IN
Total Wt-15.070 gms, Aluminium-13.336 gms, Gold 18k-1.50 gms, 14k rubber push -0.35 gms, Diamond-24/0.66 cts
Diamond, 18k Gold, Mixed Metal, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Red Enamel Diamond Banana Clip-On 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Red Enamel Diamond Banana Clip On 18k Yellow Gold Earrings SCHLUMBERGER 18K GOLD RED ENAMEL DIAMOND EARRINGS The Banana earrings represent an iconic Schlumberger desi...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Natural Red Ruby Gemstone 1.01 carats in 14K White Gold Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the timeless elegance of natural rubies, exquisitely set in 14K white gold earrings. These stunning earrings, complemented by sparkling diamonds, showcase the finest craftsm...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Red Rubellite Gemstones 3.25 cts in 18K White Gold Earrings w Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set with perfectly matched 3.25 carats Rubellites, this pair of classic studs will add color to any outfit. Eye clean gems that have been cut to perfection to reveal an even fuchsia ...
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified Pigeon Blood/ V. Red 2.15 Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Earring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A new 2.15 carat Burmese ruby earring mounted with diamonds in 18 Karat gold. The ruby weighs 1.05 and 1.10 carats and are certified by Gem Research Swisslab (GRS) as natural and no ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Red Ruby Stone 1.07 carats set in 14K White Gold Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Redefine elegance with these stunning 14K white gold stud earrings, finely crafted in a rich shine. Round cut natural rubies secured in classic four-prong settings nestle in the cent...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Green Red Blue Gemstone Earrings SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 8.79 carats processed gemstone and 2.81 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view th...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.02 Carat Round Red Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Pave Set Diamond Earrings
Located in London, GB
These Beautiful 1.02 Carat Round Deep colored Red Ruby Pave Set Diamond Stud Earrings set perfectly in 18 Karat White Gold.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.04 Carats Vivid-Red, Burmese Rubies Earrings Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A gorgeous pair of Rubies weighing a total of 2.04 Carats coming from Burma and Pigeon's Blood in Color. The diamonds are a further 0.70 Carats. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Exquisite 3.16 Carat Natural Untreated Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite 3.16 Carats Natural Untreated Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Stud Earrings Amazing looking piece!
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$1,599Sale Price|20% Off
Sophisticated 14K White Gold Red Gemstone Jewelry Collection
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 14K white gold jewelry set features a captivating oval red gemstone at the center of each piece, surrounded by a halo of sparkling accents. The set includes a pendant n...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Red Pear Ruby and White Diamond 1.65 Carat TW Gold Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's intriguing ruby earrings. Mounted in a beautiful 14K White Gold setting with natural pear cut red ruby's complimented by natural round white diamond melee. These earri...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Red Ruby, Yellow Gold, Blue Sapphires & Diamond Clip On Earrings.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! These vintage earrings are very lively! GIA certified pair of bright red Ruby, blue sapphire and diamond stud earrings.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
.90 Carat Cushion Red Ruby and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
By David Gross Group
Located in New York, NY
Two matched cushion cut red rubies weighing .90 carats set with eight round diamonds (F+/VVS) weighing .16 carats in 18k yellow gold earrings
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 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.
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