Contemporary Pt950 Ruby Diamond Floral Dangle Earrings by MOISEIKIN
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
PT950 Ruby Diamond Earrings Weight 16.92g Plating : Rhodium 34 Diamond, F/VS, 1.75 ct. 74 Ruby, Burma, Pigeon Blood, 5.0 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby Diamond Two Color Tourmaline Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby, diamond and tourmaline dangle earrings. 2 round bezel set diamonds, each with a half halo of round rubies with 2 pear shaped bi-color tourmalines in 14k rose gold. 10 round b...
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Oval Ruby Diamond Halo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Huggie Hinged Drop Bezel Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Natural Oval Raspberry Red Ruby Diamond Halo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Huggie Hinged Drop Bezel Channel Set Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold 12.24 CT Genuine Rubies 0.20 CT Diamond of G Colo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aureliean Lover's Ruby & Diamond Ear Climber Earrings In 18k White Gold
Located in London, GB
Featuring a line of smaller diamonds leading to a single pear-shaped 0.512 ct dangling ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Ruby Diamond Stud Earring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Introducing our Ruby Diamond Stud Earrings, exquisitely crafted in the romantic tones of 18K Rose Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Burma Ruby Diamond Chandelier Earrings, Platinum, 17.07ct
Located in Great Neck, NY
Burma Ruby Diamond Chandelier Earrings, Platinum, 17.07ct Metal: Platinum Gemstone: Natural Burma Burmese Rubies Ruby Weight: 15.82 Carats Total Ruby Cuts: Oval Cut & Pear Shape...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, W...
Classic Ruby & Diamond Drop Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Classic Ruby & Diamond Drop Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold These elegant drop earrings are crafted in 14k yellow gold and feature vivid pear-cut rubies totaling 2.73ctw.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$32,500Sale Price|56% Off
NWT $75, 000 18KT Gold Gorgeous Fancy Ruby Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Pair of Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Red Ruby Diamond Earrings. Earrings contain ap...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Ruby Diamond Dome Invisible Stud Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby use 12.50 ct, Diamond 0.49 ct F VS quality, the setting made in 18k White gold .
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 4.26ct Unheated Burma Ruby Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
Each ruby is surrounded by meticulously matched white diamonds, forming a fluid vertical design that dances with light at every angle.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Platinum Earrings with Rubies, Diamonds & Baroque Pearls - Fei Liu
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, .
Platinum earrings featuring rubies, diamonds and baroque pearls. The design juxtaposes the fluidity of natural pearls with the crisp symmetry of diamond‑set platinum and ruby accents...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
$3,600Sale Price|55% Off
NWT $8, 000 18KT Gold Fancy Glittering Ruby Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Ruby Diamond Earrings. Earrings Contains approx 2.50CT...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Unheated Cushion Ruby & Diamond Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Certified Unheated Cushion Ruby & Diamond Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold Diamond and Ruby Earrings features 2 Cushion Cut Rubies weighing 4.28 carats total surrounded by one ro...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k yellow gold cocktail earrings, set with rubies and approx. 1.20ctw in diamonds. Earrings are 32mm x 25mm.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
7.38 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond Dangle Chandelier Earrings 14 Karat Gold Omega*
Located in New York, NY
Chandelier Statement Ruby Diamonds Dangling Circles throughout 3.00ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
4.24 Carat Natural Red Ruby Diamond Hoop Earrings 14kt Gold Three-Row Intricate*
Located in New York, NY
Intricate Three Rowed Hoop Earrings Rubies, Diamonds Alternated Inside Out 1.40ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby, Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Channel Set Hoop Earrings, 1995
Located in London, GB
The estimated total weight of rubies is 0.60 carat, and the estimated total weight of diamonds is 0.50 carat.
Diamond, Ruby
$38,500
Ruby Diamond Dice Earrings
Located in New Orleans, LA
Alternating square step cut rubies and baguette cut diamonds evoke the lucky image of fives on a die.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$3,025Sale Price|44% Off
NWT $5, 500 14KT Gold Fancy Glittering Ruby Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 14KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Ruby Diamond Stud Earrings. Earrings Contains approx ....
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Burma Ruby, Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Earrings, Circa 1940
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage, Burma ruby, diamond and gold earrings, in a geometric, abstract cornucopia and buckle design, still showing Art Deco influence, with channel set, calibré-cut rubie...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
NWT $125, 000 18KT Fancy Glittering 13CT Red Ruby Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Red Ruby Diamond Earrings. Earrings contain almost 30C...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby Diamond Flower Floral Earrings in Platinum by Bracken Jewelers
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
These Ruby Diamond Triangle Earrings bring together the vibrancy of Burma rubies and the sparkle of diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$2,438 / item
Chandelier Ruby, Diamond 14 Karat Gold Earrings
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Sleekly crafted in 14K gold and silver these classic chandelier ruby and diamond earrings give a an elegant and sophisticated look to special occasions.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
$1,750 / item
Ruby Diamond Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-16X12 MM Total Weight-5.37 Gold Weight(Gms)-1.38 Silver Weight(Gms)-2.61 Diamond Wt(Cts)-0.6 Ruby Wt(Cts)-6.3
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
18ct Gold Natural Ruby & Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
The captivating centre natural ruby is beautifully surrounded by a cluster of sparkling natural diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby Diamond Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Total Weight-4.784 Gold Weight Gms-1.27 Silver Weight Gms-2.36 Diamond Cts-0.57 Ruby Cts-5.2
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
$4,500 / item
Ruby Diamond Drop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
It is set with 2.56 carats ruby and 1.98 carats diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces.
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
14K White Gold Ruby Diamond Tulip Dangle Earrings Elegant Estate Jewelry
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
14K White Gold Ruby & Diamond Tulip Dangle Earrings Elegant estate 14K white gold tulip dangle earrings featuring 4 natural oval rubies (5 × 4 mm) and 16 brilliant round diamonds (8 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,500 / item
Enamel Ruby Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-56X30 MM Total Weight-18.57 Gold Weight(Gms)-3.29 Silver Weight(Gms)-13.9 Diamond Wt(Cts)-2.6 Ruby Wt(Cts)-4.3
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver
18.96 Carat GIA Certified Natural Red Ruby Diamond Dangle Earrings 18 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Ruby Diamond Custer Dangle Earrings 6.00ct natural diamonds & 6.96ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 35.27ct Natural Ruby Diamonds Dangle earrings 18kt Posh Priemeir*
Located in New York, NY
Posh Dangle Premier Elegance. Ruby Diamonds Cluster & Bead set Dangle Earrings. 6.80ct natural round brilliant rubies (Upper Cluster) & 22.00ct. smaller bead set Rubies th...
Ruby, White Gold
$960Sale Price|40% Off
NWT $1600 18KT Gold Glittering Fancy Red Pear Ruby Diamond Stud Earrings Studs
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Pair of Rare 18KT Gold Large Red Ruby Stud Earrings. Earrings are comprised of Finely Set Gorgeous Large Gorgeous Pear Red Ruby Diamond Stud ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 35.27ct Natural Ruby Diamonds Dangle earrings 18kt Posh Priemeir*
Located in New York, NY
Posh Dangle Premier Elegance. Ruby Diamonds Cluster & Bead set Dangle Earrings. 6.80ct natural round brilliant rubies (Upper Cluster) & 22.00ct. smaller bead set Rubies th...
Ruby, White Gold
6.80 Carat Ruby Diamond Hoop Earrings Oval Cut Rubies 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
6.80 Carat Ruby Diamond Hoop Earrings Oval Cut Rubies 14K White Gold Rubies Weight: 6.80 Carats (Oval Cut) Diamonds Weight: 2.04 Carats Vibrant and luxurious, these 14K white gold ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,575Sale Price|35% Off
NWT $5, 500 18KT Gold Fancy Glittering Fancy Red Ruby Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Red Ruby Diamond Earrings. Earrings contain approx 5CT...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
30 Carat Mystery Set Ruby & Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Suspended gracefully above this cascade of rubies are 180 scintillating round brilliant cut diamonds, their combined weight reaching approximately 1.2 carats, G color, VS-SI clarity,...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emilio Jewelry Ruby Diamond Earrings
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Please inquire for more images, the certificate, diamond weights, or appraisals. All pieces are hand made in the Emilio Jewelry Atelier.
Diamond, Ruby
Gold Carved Ruby Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of impressive 18k yellow gold earrings , set with two 28.0 x 11.4mm carved rubies, surrounded with old mine and rose cut diamonds - approx. 1.25ctw (one stone is missing) .
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Platinum Pear-Shape Cabochon Ruby, Diamond & Black Onyx Dangle Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Platinum Pear-Shape Cabochon Ruby, Diamond & Black Onyx Dangle Earrings – 2 5/16" These exceptional dangle earrings are masterfully crafted in platinum, showcasing a dramatic combin...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum
Retro Ruby Diamond Statement Earrings
Located in Cincinnati, OH
14 karat rose gold ribbon design. 8 cabochon rubies graduating from approximately 4x6mm to 3.5x4mm, 4 per earring. 14 round diamonds, 7 per earring, approximately .70 total diamond w...
Diamond, Ruby
Midcentury Ruby Diamond Platinum Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid Century platinum earrings with rubies and approx. 0.80ctw in diamonds. Earrings are 13mm x 20mm.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby Diamond Gold Cocktail Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k gold cocktail earrings, set with 10.8 x 9.7mm rubies, surrounded with approx. 3.20ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Rubies, Diamonds, White Gold Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Beautiful chandelier earrings in 9 kt white gold structure mounted with rubies surrounded with diamonds. Diamonds 5.95 ct Rubies 31.26 ct Total Weight 19.80 gr RF +GUGCO (F130) For...
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, White Gold
Rubies, Diamonds, Platinum Butterfly Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fashion earrings in platinum structure mounted with diamonds on the head and wings. The body is mounted with a ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$5,800 / set
Fred Paris Ruby Diamond Earrings
By Fred Paris
Located in Darnestown, MD
Graceful and elegant ruby and diamond earrings by Fred Paris. Each earring is centered with an oval cabochon ruby weighing slightly more than one carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Stud Earrings, G Color, VS+ Clarity
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Claris-A offers these ruby, diamond and 18k yellow gold earrings, designed as interlocking circular motifs accented by a diamond upper section and a fan-shaped arrangement of rubies ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Oval Ruby & Diamond Halo Drop Earrings with Pave Lever Back in 18K Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Vivid oval rubies suspend beneath a sparkling diamond halo in these Natural Oval Ruby & Diamond Halo Drop Earrings with Pavé Lever Back, crafted in cool, lustrous 18K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, Platinum Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Diamonds 0.35 ct Rubies 0.92 ct Pearls 6.00 gr - 13 mm Total Weight 11 gr RF +UHFA For any information, feel free to contact the seller through the message center.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, Platinum Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Amazing earrings in platinum structure mounted with diamonds for all the length and a ruby in the central part.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, Platinum Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Diamonds 0.17 ct Rubies 0.88 ct Pearls 5.70 gr Total Weight 9.60 gr RF +UAIO For any information, feel free to contact the seller through the message center.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Triple Row 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Huggie Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a bold pop of color and sparkle to your collection with these Triple Row 14K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Huggie Earrings. Designed in warm 14K yellow gold, each earring showcases th...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18k Yellow Vintage Carved Jade, Ruby & Diamond Omega Back Earrings
Located in beverly hills, CA
These amazing earrings feature a round-shaped plaque of hand-carved jade with an ornate floral design, rubies & diamond crafted in 18k yellow gold. The carved jade is prong-set, mea...
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
7.00 ctw Vintage Style Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Earrings 18K Yellow & White Gold
Located in Tysons, VA
Accentuating the design are intricately carved rubies, adding depth and texture, while sparkling diamonds provide brilliance and contrast throughout the composition.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Gold Chandelier Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The diamonds are set in 18K white gold while the rubies are set in 18K yellow gold, a great two-tone effect.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
14.42 Carat Ruby Diamond Flower Cluster Earrings Oval Cut Rubies 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
14.42 Carat Ruby Diamond Flower Cluster Earrings Oval Cut Rubies 18K White Gold Rubies Weight: 14.42 Carats (Oval Cut) Diamonds Weight: 1.84 Carats Radiant and feminine, these 18K ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sorrel Ruby & Diamond Earrings 14K Yellow Gold, 2.86ct Ruby Gemstone Earrings
Located in Greeneville, TN
✨ Introducing the Sorrel Ruby & Diamond Earrings, a mesmerizing combination of luxury and sophistication.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$4,200 / item
Antique Style Ruby Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
It is set with .38 carats ruby and 4.18 carats diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces.
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Ruby Diamond Floral Cluster Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These Ruby Floral Earrings showcase oval center rubies surrounded by sparkling diamond petals and a vibrant outer ruby halo, creating an elegant floral composition.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$8,790Sale Price|49% Off
NWT 17, 579 18KT Fancy Large Glittering Rare Fancy Colorful Ruby Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Ruby Diamond Earrings. Earrings contain approx 7CTS o...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings, Circa 2010, ~0.64ctw
Located in Fairfield, CT
The rubies total approximately 0.32 carats, with diamonds totaling approximately 0.32 carats as well.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, 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.
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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