1 Carat Oval Natural Ruby and Diamond Stud Post Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
The oval red Rubies are surrounded by a dazzling halo of round diamonds.
2010s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1 Carat Oval Natural Ruby and Diamond Stud Post Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
The oval red Rubies are surrounded by a dazzling halo of round diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
33 Carat GIA Certified Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular Ruby and Diamond earrings!! 33.61 carats of impressive Ruby drops set with 10.06 carats of white round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco Long Drop Diamond Ruby Earrings 1.50 Carats 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco drop earrings featuring round diamonds weighing approximately 1.50 Carats and touches of red Rubies, in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Huge natural ruby cocktail earrings untreated rubies 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Luxurious Ruby diamond earrings with omega clasp in 18Kt gold.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Button Pearl Stud Earrings with a Ruby and Diamond Halo in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Natural Rubies, Diamonds, and Cultured Pearls Diamond Shape: Round cut Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Clarity: VS Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.84 ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$327Sale Price / set|50% Off
Red Ruby and Diamond Paisley Shape Stud Earrings in 925 Silver Gift for Fiance
Located in New York, NY
Red Ruby and Diamond Paisley Shape Stud Earrings in sterling silver to make a statement with your look.
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
14K Yellow Gold Floral Cluster Ruby and Diamond Mini Stud Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Natural Diamonds (0.18 Carats) Two round-cut diamonds accent the rubies, adding a refined brilliance and emphasizing the overall floral motif.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,948 / item
Moi Rosa Earrings
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(14K) : 6.20g Diamonds : (SI clarity & H-I colour) : (Brilliant cut ) : 0.43ct Rose-cut Diamond : 0.49ct Gemstone : Ruby : 6.18ct 925 Silver Rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
0.05ct Diamond, Ruby & Blue Sapphire 14K Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These stunning studs feature natural diamonds (D 0.05CT) complemented by the rich hues of ruby, blue sapphire, and black diamonds.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2.54 Carat Emerald Cut Fine Ruby and 2.00 Carat Diamond Drop Halo Earring ref236
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the epitome of luxury with our exquisite Fine Ruby Halo Lever Back Hoop Earrings. These captivating earrings showcase the allure of 2.54 carats of emerald cut fine rubies,...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cut Ruby and Round Diamond Halo Stud Earrings in Two-Tone 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Gemstones: Rubies and Diamonds Ruby Total Carat Weight: 0.90 CTW Ruby Cut: Oval cut Ruby Color: Red Ruby Mineral Type: Natural corundum Ruby Var...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cabochon Ruby and Bezel Set Diamond Drop Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Natural Rubies, Diamonds Ruby Measurements: 8.250 x 6.250 x 4.150 mm and 7.250 x 5.500 x 4.200 mm Ruby Total Carat Weight: 8.24 CTW Ruby Clarit...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French 18k Gold Gemstones Earrings Signed MBM
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Colorful vintage earrings made of 18k yellow gold and set with ruby, diamond, aquamarine, turquoise, garnet, white sapphire, amethyst, tourmaline and citrine.
Aquamarine, Citrine, Ruby, Amethyst, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Geometric Ruby Pear Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a contemporary sparkle to your collection with the Geometric Ruby Pear Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Butterfly Stud Ruby 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Wings Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Butterfly Stud Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Wings Earrings beautifully combine the classic allure of natural diamonds with the deep, rich hue of rubies.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18 Karat Gold Ruby Baguettes Diamond Circular Pendant Necklace Earrings Set
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
We pay tax and shipping expenses. 18 karat gold ruby baguettes diamond circular pendant necklace earrings set Art Deco Style, color and culture all come together to inspire this b...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ruby 1.50 Cluster Earrings Round Oval Studs Modern 18 Karat White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Elegant and striking 1.60 Carat total diamond and ruby Cluster earrings, The radiant oval ruby in the centre on each earring is surrounded by 10 white stunning diamonds, 20 diamonds ...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Citrine, Diamond, White Dia...
Doublet 20.47 Carat Ruby Rock Crystal Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
There are 0.47ct in Diamonds G SI. There are 20.00ct in Ruby And Rock Crystal.
Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Go...
Doublet 7.00 Carats Ruby Rock Crystal Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
There are 0.32 Carats in Diamonds G SI. There are 7.00 Carats in Ruby & Rock Crystal.
Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Go...
Natural Myanmar Star Ruby with Diamond & 18k Rose Gold Earrings, Sakura Ear Stud
Located in Kowloon, HK
◆ GEMSTONE: Natural Star Rubies & Diamond ◆ PRECIOUS METAL: 18K Rose Gold ◆ WEIGHT OF STAR RUBY: 1.3 Ct ◆ SIZE OF STAR RUBY: 4.7 x 4.2 mm, 4.6 x 4.3 mm ◆ WEIGHT OF GOLD: 1.73 g ◆ WEI...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
92 Emerald Ruby Gemstone 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 92 Emerald Ruby Gemstone 14K Yellow Gold Stud Earrings combine the vibrant beauty of emerald and ruby gemstones with the brilliance of natural diamonds.
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Mismatched Children Earrings of 14k Gold, Circa 1980-1990
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A rare and playful pair, these figural earrings embody the creativity of late 20th-century design — perfect for a collector who values jewels with both character and craftsmanship. ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Platinum Gem Oval Cut Mozambique Ruby Earrings
By The Diamond Source
Located in San Diego, CA
The rubies are 2.13Ct and 2.27Ct and they are surrounded by 8 Natural White Heart Shape Diamonds of 2.08Ct Total Weight and 8 Natural White Princess Cut Diamonds of 1.20Ct Total Weig...
Ruby, Platinum
$10,000
Ruby and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Circular Ruby Earrings Yellow gold and white gold circular earrings with 144 rubies and 112 brilliant round diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$10,000
Ruby and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Earrings Oval shaped earrings set with 2very fine oval rubies and 32 baguette-cut diamonds Accompanied by AGL certificate stating rubies are of Thailand origin.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$17,500
Diamond and Ruby Earclips
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Ruby Earclips Two center round diamonds approx 2.75 ct Remaining diamonds weigh approx 6.50 cts Ruby approx 2.10 ct 18 karat white gold
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Earrings A pair of earrings set with oval-cut rubies and two round-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
26.80 Carat Burmese Ruby and 15.50 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
These stunning ruby and diamond earrings are supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card*.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Floral Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Floral Earrings 2 round cut diamonds & 10 round cut rubies surrounded by pave diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$14,500
Diamond and Ruby Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Ruby Earrings in 18K Rose Gold Round Diamond : 1.23ct - 144 stones Ruby - 12.69ct - 210 stones
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2.87ct Diamond 1.22ct Ruby Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The diamonds are accentuated by lovely baguette cut rubies that weigh approximately 1.22ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Diamond and Ruby Drop Earrings
Located in Bethesda, MD
Whether you're looking for a timeless and classic design or a more contemporary and unique style, these ruby and diamond drop earrings are versatile enough to suit many occasions. ♦ ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
0.96ct Diamond 0.92ct Ruby Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The diamonds are accentuated by lovely baguette cut rubies that weigh approximately 0.92ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Gold Diamond Ruby Feather Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k white gold feather earrings, set with rubies and approx. 1.00ctw in diamonds. Have collapsible posts - slightly bent.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$160,000Sale Price|20% Off
Burmese Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings, 11.8ct Rubies, 18k Gold
By EstatebyJR
Located in New York, NY
Encircled by 4.34 carats of round, white diamonds, each stone boasts a VS1 clarity and F color grade, enhancing the rubies' allure.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sophia D. Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
A Sophia D. platinum earrings featuring 2.02 and 2.05 carats oval-cut ruby center stones accented with 0.65 carats of diamonds and 1.15 carats of rubies.
Diamond, Ruby
18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Channel Earrings, 4.61ct Ruby, 2.02ct
Located in jaipur, IN
GW= 17.290gm NW= 15.964gm RUBY= 4.61cts DIAMOND= 2.02cts FOLLOW US ON INSTA (divinejewellerylounge) CODE = PS
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Heart Shaped Ruby and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Details: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Gemstone: Brilliant Cut Diamonds 3.90ct Oval Cut Rubies 2.89ct Measurement: .75" long
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby
Diamond and Invisibly Set Ruby Earrings
Located in Bethesda, MD
18KT yellow gold earrings featuring 66 invisibly set rubies totaling approximately 2.50 carats, accented by a swirling halo of diamonds with an approximate total weight of 1.50 carats.
Diamond, Ruby
1960s Burmese Ruby and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A Garland Around Red Fire Platinum gathers into a bright, floral movement around two vivid Burmese rubies. These 1960s earrings center on two no-heat Burmese rubies weighing approxim...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Designer Nikabell 18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Earrings, 31ct Rubies
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
These exquisite earrings showcase the mesmerizing beauty of rubies and diamonds. The focal point of each earrings is a captivating oval ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Roberto Coin 'Princess' Tassel Earrings with Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Roberto Coin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Natural Diamonds, Natural Rubies Diamond Quantity: 32 Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.40 CTW Diamond Clarity: VS...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond and Ruby Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.89 carats with Diamond 0.84 carat and Ruby 4.73 carats Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 1.8 cm Total Weight: 11.39 grams "We first opened doors in 19...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2.10ct Diamond 1.58ct Ruby Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The diamonds are accentuated by lovely square cut rubies that weigh approximately 1.58ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby and Diamond Ring - Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The vivid ruby is beautifully complemented by sparkling diamonds, creating a striking contrast.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Ruby and Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Braintree, GB
A pair of platinum ruby and diamond cluster earrings, each centred with diamonds and framed by vivid rubies, creating a strong colour contrast and a formal cluster silhouette.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby and Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Large and striking 18k Ruby and Diamond Flower Earrings, of rose cut pear shaped ruby petals with round diamond accents.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Elegant Ruby and Diamond Earrings
Located in Riverdale, NY
Large and striking 18k Ruby and Diamond Flower Earrings, of rose cut pear shaped ruby petals with round diamond accents.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Appraised 18kt White Gold Ruby and Diamond Earrings - 1.60ctw Pear Rubies
Located in West Hempstead, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with these exquisite 18kt White Gold Ruby and Diamond Earrings. Featuring a stunning combination of 1.60 carats of natural pear-shaped rubies and 0.08...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,200 / set
Retro Ruby and Diamond Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Seven rubies are clustered in the center. The earrings are 13/16" in diameter.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Appraised 18kt White Gold Ruby and Diamond Earrings - 1.60ctw Pear Rubies
Located in West Hempstead, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with these exquisite 18kt White Gold Ruby and Diamond Earrings. Featuring a stunning combination of 1.60 carats of natural pear-shaped rubies and 0.08...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multi Cut Diamond & Ruby Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Multi Cut Diamond & Ruby Drop Earrings Description: A refined pair of ruby and diamond drop earrings showcasing vibrant oval-cut rubies surrounded by a halo of round brilliant and b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby
Boucheron Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
A pair of platinum- and gold-set diamond and ruby earrings by Boucheron. The earrings, housed in their original box from the mid-20th century, center on a semicircular raised cluster...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Cabochon Star Ruby And Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Antique Cabochon Star Ruby And Diamond Earrings A pair of earrings featuring cabochon star rubies surrounded by antique cut diamonds and a gold twisted rope motif.
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 14k Gold
Designer 18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Halo Earrings, 7.55ct Ruby
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a RUBY gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby & Pave Diamond Bavna Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Product Details: Ruby and pave diamond drop pierced earrings by Bavna. 0.75" width, 1.6" length.
Diamond, Ruby
$575,000
Ruby and Diamond Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
The design showcases not only the brilliant sparkle of the diamonds but also the rich, vibrant hues of the rubies, creating a striking contrast that draws the eye.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Ruby and Diamond Starburst Earclips
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The vibrant red rubies dominate the outer and inner layers, punctuated by clusters of bright white accent diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.00ct Ruby 2.00ct Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The earrings feature marquise cut rubies that weigh approximately 5.00ct. The rubies are accentuated by sparkling marquise and round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 2.00ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Cabochons, carved Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire & Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald, Ruby & Blue Sapphires Stud Earrings set in 18K Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k 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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