$6,880 / item
1.11ctw Diamond 14K Gold Oval Hoop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Featuring a captivating blend of natural diamonds, vibrant rubies, sparkling blue sapphires, and stunning tsavorites, these earrings are designed to make a statement.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Pink Gold Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Earrings
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
14K Pink Gold Antique Ruby & Rose-Cut Diamond Earrings Elegant Antique 14K Pink Gold Ruby & Rose-Cut Diamond Earrings featuring natural oval center rubies, 16 natural round rubies, a...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Earrings natural 0.5 ctw. Ruby 0.3 ctw. Diamonds 18K White Gold / 2.3gr
Located in SE
Each Ruby is surrounded with 10 diamond cut Diamonds Ø 1.5 mm /0.015 ct each.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Diamond 2.76ct Ruby Stud Earrings, New
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS DIAMOND WEIGHT: 2.76 CTS RUBY WEIGHT: 5.97 CTS 18K GOLD NET WEIGHT: 21.06 GRAMS GROSS WEIGHT: 22.81 GRAMS CODE: BH FOLLOW Monalisa Jewelry Inc.'
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,199Sale Price|33% Off
Ruby Dangle Earrings Diamonds 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 0.59 Carats Treatment: Filling 26 Diamonds = 0.09 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions:...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Ruby with Diamond Halo Studs
Located in Great Neck, NY
The rubies total 0.24 carats with the 16 round diamonds totaling 0.39 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Estate Diamond & Ruby Filigree Earrings
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
14K Yellow Gold Estate Diamond & Ruby Filigree Earrings. This elegant pair features 24 brilliant round white diamonds totaling 0.48 carats and 2 natural rubies, set in intricately de...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby, Lapis, & Diamond Earring in 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS DIAMOND WEIGHT: 0.49 CTS RUBY WEIGHT: 0.35 CTS LAPIS WEIGHT: 12.45 CTS 14K GOLD GROSS WEIGHT: 8.29 GRAMS GOLD WEIGHT: 5.63 GRAMS Follow us on Instagram (divine...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruchi New York 18k Gold Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings, 2.45ct Ruby
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
Ruby- 2.45 Cts Diamonds- 0.43 Cts All Diamonds are G-H/SI
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$25,280Sale Price|20% Off
Harry Winston 5.70 Carat Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
Each ruby is framed by a radiant halo of 120 round brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 3.90 carats, graded F color and VS clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,721Sale Price|20% Off
3.69 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Gold Earrings
By EstatebyJR
Located in New York, NY
It is set with diamond and ruby accents for depth and color. Crafted in 18k gold, it offers a wearable balance of antique character and everyday polish.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby, Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 7.90 carats, Cabochon Ruby 4.08 carats and Diamond 3.86 carats Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.5 cm Length: 2.5 cm Total Weight: 27.67 grams "We first opene...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby, Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 17.19 carats, Cabochon Ruby 0.86 carat and Diamond 1.51 carats Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 2.3 cm Total Weight: 19.58 grams "We first opened...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby 5.55ct & Diamond 0.78ct Earrings
Located in jaipur, IN
Metal: 18K yellow Gold Diamond Weight: 0.78cts Ruby Weight: 5.55cts Follow us on insta ( divinejewellerylounge) CODE=L
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Ruby 3.22ct & Diamond 0.60ct Earrings
Located in jaipur, IN
Metal: 18K White Gold Diamond Weight: 0.60 cts Ruby Weight: 3.22 cts Follow us on insta ( divinejewellerylounge) CODE=L
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
14K Gold Ruby 0.83ct & Diamond 0.12ct Stud Earrings
Located in jaipur, IN
Metal: 14K Gold RUBY: 0.83cts DIAMOND: 0.12cts Follow us on insta ( divinejewellerylounge) Code: L
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
14K Gold Ruby 1.47ct & Diamond 0.7ct Stud Earrings
Located in jaipur, IN
Metal: 14K Gold RUBY: 1.47cts DIAMOND: 0.7cts Follow us on insta(divinejewellerylounge) Code: L
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
14K Gold Ruby 0.32ct & Diamond 0.38ct Stud Earrings
Located in jaipur, IN
Metal: 14K Gold RUBY: 0.32cts DIAMOND: 0.38cts Follow us on insta(divinejewellerylounge) Code: L
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
14K Gold Ruby 1.0ct & Diamond 0.30ct Stud Earrings
Located in jaipur, IN
Metal: 14K Gold RUBY: 1.0cts DIAMOND: 0.30cts Follow us on insta(divinejewellerylounge) Code: L
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Earrings, Contemporary India
Located in jaipur, IN
Metal: 14K Gold RUBY: 0.7cts DIAMOND: 0.37cts Follow us on insta(divinejewellerylounge) Code: L
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby 0.59cts & Diamond 0.24cts Earring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Metal: 14K yellow Gold RUBY: 0.59cts DIAMOND: 0.24cts Follow us on insta(divinejewellerylounge) Code: L
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Sophia D. Ruby and Diamond Platinum Earrings
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Platinum earrings by Sophia D. that features a 12.46 carats of rubies and 17.21 carats of diamonds. Sophia D has been known world-wide for over 40 years because of its rich history...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
14K Rose Gold Ruby 1.80ct & Diamond 0.42ct Earrings
Located in jaipur, IN
Metal: 14K Rose Gold RUBY: 1.80cts DIAMOND: 0.42cts Follow us on insta(divinejewellerylounge) Code: L
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Natural Ruby, Lapis & Diamond Earring in 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS DIAMOND WEIGHT: 0.60 CTS RUBY WEIGHT: 0.02 CTS LAPIS WEIGHT: 44.44 CTS 14K GOLD GROSS WEIGHT: 12.36 GRAMS GOLD WEIGHT: 3.348 GRAMS CODE: SW FOLLOW Monalisa Je...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Natural Ruby, Lapis, & Diamond Earring in 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS DIAMOND WEIGHT: 0.60 CTS RUBY WEIGHT: 0.02 CTS LAPIS WEIGHT: 44.44 CTS 14K GOLD GROSS WEIGHT: 12.36 GRAMS GOLD WEIGHT: 3.34 GRAMS CODE: SW FOLLOW Monalisa Jewe...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond 18kt White Gold Earrings
Located in Bethesda, MD
Elegant 18kt white gold earrings featuring unheated sapphires (approximately 6.50ct) paired with lustrous pear-shaped rubies (1.20ct) and sparkling round and baguette diamonds (0.80c...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Clip Earrings in 18 Karat '4.50 Carat in Rubies'
Located in Wailea, HI
Ruby and Diamond Clip Earrings in 18k (4.50 carats in Rubies) Two Matched Oval Cut Rubies weighing 4.50 carats approximately [Deep Vibrant Red] Forty Eight Round Brilliant Cut Diamon...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Diamond Ruby Light Earring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Diamond wt 3.71cts ruby light wt 9.12cts gold net wt 30.024gm(18k) Its very hard to capture the true color and luster of the stone, I have tried to add pictures which are taken profe...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
14K White Gold Ruby, Emerald & Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a ruby, AN EMERLAD & Diamond gemstone. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean-l...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, 14k Gold
Diamond and Ruby Heart Drop Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Ruby Heart Drop Earrings in 14K White Gold These majestic heart-shaped earrings embody romance and refinement, expertly crafted in 14K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Vintage Diamond Ruby Bombe Button Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Each earring features a whimsical arrangement of yellow gold domes adorned with rubies and white gold domes set with diamonds, evoking the vitality of nature.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.00 Carat Ruby and Diamond Platinum Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition These stunning ruby and diamond antique earrings are excellent quality, set with impressive rubies displaying fine color and brilliance.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby Dangle Earrings Diamonds 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 0.59 Carats Treatment: Filling 26 Diamonds = 0.09 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions:...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings, India, 0.47ct Diamond
Located in jaipur, IN
Metal: 18K White Gold Diamond Weight: 0.64 cts Ruby Weight: 2.75 cts Follow us on insta (divinejewellerylounge) CODE=L
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Platinum 950 Dangling Natural Ruby and Diamond Earring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Cut: Emerald Diamond Color: White 2: Secondary Stones: Natural Diamond Diamond Weight: 1.75 Ct Diamond Clarity: VVS Diamond Color: White Diamond Shape: Round 3: Other Stone: ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
14K Pink Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Huggie Earrings
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Beautiful 14K Pink Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Huggie Earrings These stunning 14K pink rose gold huggie earrings feature 46 brilliant round diamonds totaling 0.2 carats, paired with 2 ova...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby Emerald Sapphire & Diamond Flower Earclip Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage 14K white gold diamond, ruby, sapphire and emerald flower earclip earrings, each featuring colorful gemstone flowers accented with sparkling diamond centers.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.24 Carat Ruby and Diamond Earrings
Located in Greenville, DE
These ruby and diamond earrings are crafted in 14k yellow gold featuring (2) oval rubies weighing 3.24 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$2,850 / set
Ruby and Diamond Half Hoop Gold Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Beautiful half hoop earrings of calibre cut rubies flanked by round diamonds. The rubies are from Burma.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$5,624Sale Price|20% Off
1940s 2.79 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ruby Earrings
By EstatebyJR
Located in New York, NY
Gemstone Details Type: Diamond Weight: 2.79 Carat Color: White Cut: Round Clarity: VS2 Color Grade: I Gemstone 2 Type: Ruby Weight: 0.9 Carat Color: Red Metal Details Total Weight:...
Diamond, Ruby
18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Twisted Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
There are 160 round rubies that weigh about 10.00 carats and 134 round diamonds that weigh about 7.00 carat; the diamonds are G-H color and VS-SI clarity. 18K White Gold "750"
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Surrounding the diamonds is a vibrant border of square calibre cut pinky red rubies, adding a striking contrast in a rich yellow gold frame.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18K White Gold Diamond and Ruby Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 18K white gold earrings featuring a total of 7.20 carats of vivid rubies and 1.40 carats of sparkling diamonds. Each earring is set with six richly colored rubies, framed by ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Ruby, Ruby and Diamond Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 9.14 carats, Ruby 1.22 carats and Diamond 1.17 carats Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 2.0 cm Total Weight: 12.20 grams "We first opened ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Matching ruby earrings with diamonds 14KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Pear shape ruby and diamond earrings in 14KT yellow gold, made with natural pear shape diamonds and VS clarity diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Ruby and Diamond Flower Earrings 18kt
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Ruby and Diamond Flower Earrings in 18kt yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Apple Earrings in Silver with Diamonds
By Estaa
Located in Mumbai, IN
“Still Life Earrings: Ruby Apples and Diamonds on Rock Crystal“ 0.28 carats of diamonds, 37.05 carats of Rubies, 67.625 carats of Rock Crystal set in Silver.
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
$18,370 / item
Sunburst Earrings in 18kt Gold, Diamonds & Rubies
By Estaa
Located in Mumbai, IN
The masterful arrangement of rubies and diamonds draws attention to the balance between elegance and boldness, making these earrings a timeless treasure.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$4,764Sale Price|20% Off
1.78 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Ruby Gold Earrings
By EstatebyJR
Located in New York, NY
This set of earrings centers on a 1.78-carat diamond in a graceful pear cut. It is framed by ruby accents for added contrast.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Earrings
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Earrings featuring 1.00 Carats of Diamonds
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Ruby Cts 2.76 and Diamond Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Did you know rubies are scientifically known as corundum, second only to diamonds in hardness, making them a timeless emblem of strength and love?
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Pradera Jewels Silver Ring with Diamonds & Rubies
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Silver ring with a total weight of 13.55 grams, 104 diamonds with a total weight of 0.65 carats, and 2 rubies with a total weight of 0.01 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
Syna Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18kyg Diamonds 0.40 carat approx. Rubies 0.40 carat approx.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 18K Gold Diamond 0.82ct Ruby Stud Earrings, New
Located in jaipur, IN
GEMSTONE DETAILS DIAMOND WEIGHT: 0.82 CTS RUBY WEIGHT: 5.08 CTS 18K GOLD NET WEIGHT: 10.26 GRAMS GROSS WEIGHT: 11.44 GRAMS Follow us on Instagram (divinejewellerylounge) CODE: BH
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18.60ct GIA Certified Diamond Ruby Cluster Earrings 18kt*
Located in New York, NY
Natural Ruby and Diamond starburst Clover flaming earrings. 15 carats of natural pear shaped Rubies 1 ruby has been tested by GIA laboratories.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,137 / item
Moi Luna Gold Diamond and Ruby Earrings
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
They consist of orbs of rose-cut diamonds connected to an octagonal top encrusted with a ruby in the center, surrounded by rose-cut diamonds, through a delicate gold string.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Natural 18K Gold Diamond 1.93ct & Ruby 2.44ct Stud Earrings
Located in jaipur, IN
GEMSTONE DETAILS DIAMOND WEIGHT: 1.93 CTS RUBY WEIGHT: 2.44 CTS 18K GOLD NET WEIGHT: 5.17 GRAMS GROSS WEIGHT: 6.07 GRAMS Follow us on Instagram (divinejewellerylounge) CODE: BH
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Gold Diamond 0.13ct and Ruby 1.29ct Stud Earrings
Located in jaipur, IN
GEMSTONE DETAILS DIAMOND WEIGHT: 0.13 CTS RUBY WEIGHT: 1.29 CTS 18K GOLD NET WEIGHT: 6.10 GRAMS GROSS WEIGHT: 6.38 GRAMS Follow us on Instagram (divinejewellerylounge) CODE: BH
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Elegant 18K Gold Diamond 1.93ct & 2.03ct Ruby Stud Earrings
Located in jaipur, IN
GEMSTONE DETAILS DIAMOND WEIGHT: 1.93 CTS RUBY WEIGHT: 2.03 CTS 18K GOLD NET WEIGHT: 6.12 GRAMS GROSS WEIGHT: 6.91 GRAMS Follow us on Instagram (divinejewellerylounge) CODE: BH
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Elegant 18K Gold Diamond 0.59ct & 1.92ct Ruby Stud Earrings
Located in jaipur, IN
GEMSTONE DETAILS DIAMOND WEIGHT: 0.59 CTS RUBY WEIGHT: 1.92 CTS 18K GOLD NET WEIGHT: 2.84 GRAMS GROSS WEIGHT: 3.34 GRAMS Follow us on Instagram (divinejewellerylounge) CODE: BH
Diamond, Ruby, 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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