13 Mm Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing earrings in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a ruby surrounded by a frame of diamonds. Below, a pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
13 Mm Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic dangle earrings in 14 kt rose gold structure mounted with diamonds in the upper part; in the middle, a ruby and, as pendant, a pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$78,400Sale Price|20% Off
Important Certified Jade, Ruby & Diamond Earrings, Best Imperial Green. XXL
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Here is a pair of natural imperial Jadeite Jade, rubies and natural diamond earrings with the best imperial green color.
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.20 Carat Oval Ruby Diamond White Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby and white diamond dangle drop earrings. Set in 14k white gold with 4 oval rubies and round full cut accent diamonds. 4 oval rubies 3.20cts 66 round diamonds approx. total weig...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
12.5 Mm Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing earrings in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with diamonds for all the length . As pendant, a pearl and, on it, a ruby.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Modern Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant earrings in 18 kt white gold mounted with a central ruby (6 mm x 4 mm) surrounded by diamonds. As pendant, a pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage stud Earrings natural Ruby Diamonds solid18K Gold /4.7 gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine studs in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural Rubies and Diamonds. Hand-made ca. 1950s -1960s.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
4.20tcw 14K Natural Ruby & Diamond Tapered Baguette Gold Statement Earrings
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured is a stunning pair of natural ruby and diamond earrings. Giving very much of a swirl, ribbon design, with multiple remarkable, and high-quality rubies cut in the shape of a ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
12 Mm Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a drop ruby surrounded by diamonds. Below, a white pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Certified 9.47 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Milgrain Chandelier Drop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
GRS Certified 9.47 Carat total Burma Ruby and Diamond halo milgrain finish chandelier drop earrings.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearls, Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fashion butterfly earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a sapphire surrounded by diamonds in the upper part; in the middle, a butterfly studded with diamonds, ...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
【Vine Symphony】Blooming Aurora Akoya Pearl Ruby & Diamond Earrings
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
The sparkling combination of deep magenta rubies, soft pink sapphires, and dazzling white diamonds creates a stunning contrast against the pearl’s natural glow.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold
5.95 Carat Carat Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Gross Weight :- 5.55 gm 14k White Gold Weight : 4.04 gm Diamond Weight :-1.61 ct. (Si Clarity Hi Color ) Ruby Weight :- 5.95 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Sapphire, Ruby & Diamond Half Hoop Earrings #17871
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Earrings JAGi Certified These lovely earrings each feature one round brilliant cut diamond, one round natural ruby, and one round sapphire...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Meghna Jewels 63.84 Carat Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-57X25 MM Total Weight-24.847 Gold Weight(Gms)-11.611 Diamond Wt(Cts)-2.34 Ruby Wt(Cts)-63.84
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
10.5 Mm Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retrò earrings in 14 kt rose gold structure mounted with a central pearl surrounded by rubies and leaves in white gold studded with diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
7.46 Carat Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ear Jacket Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-31X19 MM Total Weight-8.31 Gold Weight(Gms)-6.743 Diamond Wt(Cts)-0.76 Ruby Wt(Cts)-7.46
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Modern 14K Gold Wood Ruby Diamond Earrings by Meghna Jewels
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-42X42 MM Total Weight-10.5 Gold Weight(Gms)-6.915 Diamond Wt(Cts)-0.98 Ruby Wt(Cts)-0.35 Wood Wt-16.6
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Snowman Dangle Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fashion snowman earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a pearl as head and body, two rubies as eyes and a scarf studded with diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Handcraft Turquoise 18 Karat White Gold Ruby Diamonds Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Earrings total weight 15.90 grams Diamonds weight 0.02 karat Carrè Ruby weight 3.40 karat Turquoise weight 7.70 Grams the earring is about 4 cm long.
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multicolor Sapphires, Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Diamonds 0.24 ct Sapphires and Rubies 4.31 ct Pearls 4.50 gr - 12 mm Total Weight 10.30 gr RF +UFIG For any informations, feel free to contact the seller through the message center.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$720Sale Price|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Stud Earrings, Contemporary Design, USA
Located in Palm Desert, CA
These elegant 18 karat yellow gold ruby and diamond stud earrings feature a refined, contemporary design with a vibrant contrast of color and sparkle.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
18k Gold Drop Earrings with 5.03ct Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby, Diamonds
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Extraordinary drop dangle earrings are designed with blue Burma sapphire, Intense green Colombian emerald, vivid red ruby, and sparkling diamonds. All the natural color gemstones are...
Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Coral, White Stones, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful dangle earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with an hoop of white stone in the upper part; in the middle, a structure with diamonds, coral and ruby. As p...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Michael Kneebone Pink Tourmaline Ruby Diamond Mughal Style Dangle Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Carved pink tourmalines (origin: Brazil) in floral and melon carved forms are complimented by beads (origin: India) set with cabochon rubies and pave diamonds set in blackened silver.
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Silver
Juliette Wooten Emerald Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Halo Dangle Earrings
By JULIETTE & CO
Located in Sanford, FL
INTRODUCING NEW COLLECTION LA MAGIE Emerald is the sacred gem of the world. It is symbolizing life, rejuvenation and balance. Discover the natural beauty of this mysterious gemstone...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
South-Sea Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Diamonds 0.37 ct Rubies 10.33 ct Pearls 26.82 ct - 12 mm Total Weight 12.80 gr RF +OUOH RK.AHUF102 For any inquiries,please contact the seller through the message center.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
4 cts No Heat Ruby Diamond 18Kt Gold Innovative Clasp Empowering Bold Earrings
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
4 cts No Heat Ruby Diamond 18Kt Gold Innovative Clasp Empowering Bold Earrings.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Enamel Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Gold Honey Bee Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Total Weight-9.028 Diamond Wt(Cts)-0.30 Ruby Wt(Cts)-0.37
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Natural Ruby & Diamond Stud Earrings in 14K Gold, India, 0.54 Ct.
Located in jaipur, IN
. • Diamond Cut: Brilliant Cut (Excellent) • Genuine Ruby Weight:- 0.54 Ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Contemporary 18K Gold Amethyst Flower & Coral, Ruby, Diamond, Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
📊 Item Details (Technical Specifications) Period: 21st Century / Contemporary Style: Fine Botanical Chandelier / Articulated Multi-Gemstone Drops Item Type: Fine Pendant Earring...
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Azurite-Malachite, Ruby, Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
From renown New York jewelry designer David Webb we offer a pair of 1970s 18K gold ear clips of hand carved azurite-malachite set with a cabochon ruby framed in a surround of gold wi...
Diamond, Malachite, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ruby Diamond earrings omega 18Kt white gold Wine color rubies 100% natural
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning ruby and diamonds earrings! The rubies are a desired wine color with a touch of pink hue, the diamonds are VS clarity and F color totalling 0.74 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Large Ruby Diamond studs 18KT rose gold screw back studs 8mm ruby
Located in Boca Raton, FL
These are very large ruby studs at 8mm each ruby, the rubies are stunning wine color with a halo of natural diamonds around in 18KT rose gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Yellow Gold Leverback Unaltered Ruby & Diamond Earrings TCW = 4.12 ct
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous 18k Yellow Gold Drop Earrings Feature Two Cushion-Cut Unaltered Rubies (TRW = 2.30 ct) Also Feature Haloes of Round Brilliant Prong-Set Diamonds in Delicate Yellow Gold Gall...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Birthstone Heart Drop Earrings 14K Gold by Meghna Jewels
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Details 14K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby: Approximately 1.75–2.10 carats Natural White Diamonds: Approximately 0.40–0.50 carats White Enamel Border Oxidized Detailing Open Back Construct...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$3,904Sale Price|20% Off
2 Carat Ruby Diamond Half Hoop Earrings in 18k White Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
These elegant half hoop earrings showcase a vibrant display of natural round-cut rubies and brilliant diamonds, expertly crafted in lustrous 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Bezel Set Round Star Ruby Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Star Ruby- Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Rich Purplish Color - 8x8.2 (approx.) (4) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - N...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruchi New York 18K White Gold Ruby Diamond Hoop Earrings, 9.54ct Ruby
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Ruby: 9.54ct total weight. Diamond: 1.77ct total weight.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.45ct Natural Ruby Diamonds Hoop Earrings 14kt Rose Gold Inside Out*
Located in New York, NY
Inside/out natural Ruby and Diamond hoop earrings. 2ct. round rubies, full brilliant cut clean clarity and transparent 1.45ct. natural round diamonds I color vs2 clarity. 14 kara...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2.40ct Natural Ruby Diamonds Hoop Earrings 14kt White Gold Inside Out*
Located in New York, NY
Inside/out natural Ruby and Diamond hoop earrings. 1.64ct. round rubies, full brilliant cut clean clarity and transparent .76ct. natural round diamonds G color vs2 clarity. 14 ka...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.80ct Natural Ruby Diamonds Hoop Earrings 14kt Yellow Gold Inside Out*
Located in New York, NY
Inside/out natural Ruby and Diamond hoop earrings. 3ct. round rubies, full brilliant cut clean clarity and transparent 1.80ct. natural round diamonds h color vs2 clarity. 14 kara...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Artisan 18k Gold Ruby & Diamond Dangle Earrings, 5.32 Carats Total Weight
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These one-of-kind dangle earrings feature a stunning suite of very fine quality rubies weighing 4.30 carats total, arranged with over a carat of brilliant white diamonds, set in 18k ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pear Shape Ruby Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Chandelier Dangle Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Details Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gemstones: 28 Pear-Shaped Natural Rubies Ruby Weight: 9.98 Carats Total Diamonds: 28 Bright White Diamonds Diamond Weight: 1.02 Carats Total Weight...
Diamond, White 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.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.70CT Natural Oval Bright Red Ruby Diamond Dangle Butterfly Earrings 14KT*
Located in New York, NY
.50ct. Natural Rubies & 1.30ct. diamonds dangle butterfly earrings.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
16.14 Carat Pigeon Blood Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Stud Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A new pair of ruby and diamond chandelier earrings from Rewa.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.30ctw Ruby Diamond Halo Earrings 14k Yellow Gold Pierced Omega Backs
Located in McLeansville, NC
The deep red rubies have a nice color contrast with the white diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K White Gold Ruby & Diamond Twist Dangle Infinity Drop Earrings
Located in Winter Springs, FL
The vivid rubies provide a striking contrast against the bright white diamonds, creating a sophisticated and refined look.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.77ct Natural Heat Ruby Diamond Cluster Earrings 14kt Unheated*
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Cluster Glamour GIA Certified: .95 & .96ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
6.22 Carat Pigeon Blood Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Stud Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A new pair of ruby and diamond earring studs from Rewa. At the center are two rubies weighing 3.22 and 3.00 carats each — Burmese, natural, and untreated by heat, of Pigeon Blood qu...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.65 Carat Pigeon Blood Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Stud Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A new pair of ruby and diamond earring studs from Rewa. At the center are two rubies weighing 3.35 and 4.30 carats each — Burmese, natural, and untreated by heat, of Pigeon Blood qu...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Long ruby & diamond earrings dangling earrings 14KT gold 1 inches long
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning dangling earrings with natural unenhanced rubies and natural diamonds in 14KT white gold. Rubies are perfect wine color with pinkish red color as per certificate of authenti...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
7.00 Carat Natural Sapphire Ruby Diamond Dangle Earrings 18 Karat Cocktail**
Located in New York, NY
Ruby, Sapphire & Diamonds Dangling Earrings.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Ruby, Diamond & Pearl Stud Earrings, India, 10.33 cts
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a ruby, pearl, emerald, sapphire, & Diamond gemstone.
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
6.19 Carat Pigeon Blood Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Stud Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A new pair of ruby and diamond earring studs from Rewa. There are 22 rubies weighing a total of 6.19 carat approximately.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
18KT Yellow Gold Natural Ruby & Diamond Clip-On & Studs Convertible Earrings
Located in Braintree, GB
Dimensions - • Each earring: approximately 2.2 x 1.7 cm • Total weight: 15.3 grams (pair) Specifications - • Metal: 18KT yellow gold (diamond sections in white metal settings) • Ty...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
9.55ct natural ruby diamonds cluster earrings 18k Circular Dome Omega Clips*
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Cluster Raised Dome Circular Clip Earrings. 3.50ct.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 14.32 Carat Oval Red Ruby Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Oval Natural cabochon fine translucent red Ruby and diamond dangle platinum earrings. Each earring starts with one oval bezel set ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$4,410Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern Pink Gold 18K Earrings Ruby Diamond For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
EARRING 18K Pink Gold Diamond 0.66 Cts/100 Pcs Ruby 3.58 Cts/2 Pcs
Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.
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