Natural Ruby 2.50CTS & Diamond 0.65CTS Earring in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Gold Purity: 18K Solid Gold (stamped) DIAMOND: 0.65 CTS RUBY: 2.50 CTS CUT: OVAL CUT 18K GOLD NET WEIGHT: 5.10 GRAMS CODE: K FOLLOW Monalisa Jewelry Inc.'
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
161.7 Carat Diamond, Pearl and Ruby Dangle Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The cascading arrangement of diamonds, pearls, and rubies creates a fluid, dynamic movement, enhancing the natural beauty of each gemstone.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
Natural Ruby 7.45CTS & Diamond 2.35CTS Earring in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 18K Solid Gold (stamped) DIAMOND: 2.35 CTS RUBY: 7.45 CTS 18K GOLD NET WEIGHT: 4.78 GRAMS CODE: K FOLLOW Monalisa Jewelry Inc.'
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
14k Gold Ruby 1.65ct & Diamond 0.19ct Stud Earrings
Located in jaipur, IN
Ruby : 1.65 carats Diamond : 0.19 carats Gold : 1.662 gm Follow us on Insta (divinejewellerylounge)
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Diamonds Ruby Geometry Shape Earring
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage 18K Gold Diamonds Ruby Geometry Shape Earring Approximate Dimensions: 4.3 cm (Length) 2.7 cm (Width) Approx. 1.2 carats (Diamond) Approx. 7.8 carats (Ruby) 49.8 grams in we...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond Sapphire Ruby Gold Door Knocker Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The diamonds are accentuated by lovely square cut rubies and sapphires that weigh approximately 1.60ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Earrings, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Earrings made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Ruby
Vintage 3.00ct Ruby and Diamond Earrings, c.1980s
Located in London, GB
Crafted in 18 carat yellow gold, each earring is adorned with a total of 1.50 carat in rubies, with 0.12 carat of round brilliant diamonds set in between.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Dangling Drop White Gold Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Elegant ruby and diamond dangling earrings featuring 3 cabochon rubies in each earrings accented by round diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Designer 14K Gold Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald & Diamond Earrings, 3.25ct
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a RUBY, SAPPHIRE, EMERALD & a diamond gemstone.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural Ruby 6.05ct & Diamond 1.07ct Stud Earrings in 18k
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS DIAMOND: 1.07CTS RUBY: 6.05CTS N. WT: 6.38 GRAMS G.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Garrard & Co 0.60ct Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
Cleverly designed are these Garrard & Co ruby and diamond stud earrings. The rubies in the centre, weighing 0.30 carat each, can be detached from the diamond halo and be worn on thei...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Graff 18K White Gold Diamond & Ruby Chandelier Earrings – 10.07 CTW Diamonds, 8.
By Graff
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Complementing the diamonds are approximately 8.28 carats of richly saturated rubies, carefully selected for their color intensity and clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Tassle Earrings, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Ruby and diamond tassle earrings. A matching pair of earrings, each set with ten square and triangular step cut natural unenhanced rubies, all twenty in open back rubover settings wi...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14K Rose Gold Diamond and Ruby Stud Earrings bezel
Located in Sewickley, PA
The combination of vivid rubies, sparking diamonds, and warm rose gold creates a bold yet refined look that beautifully balances color and sparkle.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Certified 6.00 Rubies 2.40 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Rubies and Diamonds earrings in a glamour design, crafted with particular attention on details.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Earrings Diamonds 1.64 Carats 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.60 Carats Treatment: Filling 2 Diamonds = 0.04 Carats Metal: 10K Yellow Gold Dimensions: ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Earrings Diamonds 3.12 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 2.88 Carats Treatment: Filling 40 Diamonds = 0.24 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Earrings Diamonds 1.64 Carats 10K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.60 Carats Treatment: Filling 2 Diamonds = 0.04 Carats Metal: 10K White Gold Dimensions: 1...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Earrings Diamonds 1.2 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.10 Carats Treatment: Filling 42 Diamonds = 0.10 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Earrings Diamonds 1.95 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.70 Carats Treatment: Filling 40 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions:...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Earrings Diamonds 3.12 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 2.88 Carats Treatment: Filling 40 Diamonds = 0.24 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions:...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Earrings Diamonds 1.2 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.10 Carats Treatment: Filling 42 Diamonds = 0.10 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions:...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Emerald and Diamond Earrings, 2.57ct Ruby
Located in jaipur, IN
Ruby : 2.57 carats Diamond : 0.30 carats Gold : 1.716 gm Follow us on Insta (divinejewellerylounge)
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
13.36 Carat Burma Ruby And Diamond Earrings In Platinum
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby and diamond earrings showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Earrings
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14KT YG Ruby and Diamond Earrings - 1980s Lady’s 14 carat yellow gold ruby earrings weighing 12.40 grams with 30 marquise cut rubies weighing 4.00.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Designer 14K Gold Earring with Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, & Diamond
Located in jaipur, IN
GEMSTONE DETAILS DIAMOND WEIGHT: 0.49 CTS EMERALD WEIGHT: 1.55 CTS RUBY WEIGHT: 3.9 CTS SAPPHIRE: 3.36 CTS 14K GOLD GROSS WEIGHT: 11.25 GRAMS GOLD WEIGHT: 9.00 GRAMS Follow us ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural 4.42cts Ruby & 1.43cts Diamond Earring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
These earrings are a dazzling expression of luxury, crafted in 18-carat gold and adorned with radiant rubies and sparkling diamonds. The design features clusters of vivid red rubies ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Designer 14K Gold Ruby, Emerald, Pearl & Diamond Earrings, 1.63ct
Located in jaipur, IN
GEMSTONE DETAILS DIAMOND WEIGHT: 1.63 CTS RUBY WEIGHT: 5.22 CTS EMERALD WEIGHT: 1 CTS PEARL WEIGHT: 35.27 CTS 14K GOLD GROSS WEIGHT: 17.69 GRAMS GOLD WEIGHT: 9.066 GRAMS Follow ...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold
Ruby Earrings Diamonds 1.2 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.00 Carats Treatment: Filling 80 White Diamonds = 0.20 Carats Treatment: No Treatment Meta...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Earrings Diamonds 1.2 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.00 Carats Treatment: Filling 80 White Diamonds = 0.20 Carats Treatment: No Treatment Meta...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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0.32 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Ruby Gold Earrings
By EstatebyJR
Located in New York, NY
It is set with diamond, emerald and ruby accents for depth and color.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 3.00ct Diamond and Ruby Target Earrings, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
Both diamonds are rub over set and surrounded by a ring of vibrant red rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Platinum Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings, 1.68ct Total Weight
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Surrounding each ruby, 56 round and tapered baguette cut diamonds weighing 1.01 carat total add crisp, layered sparkle.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
4.88 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Flower Shaped Earrings
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
These stunning pear-shaped earrings feature natural rubies totaling 4.88 carats, accented by brilliant diamonds set in 18k gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Round Ruby and Diamond Platinum Custer Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
These platinum stud earrings are beautifully designed as classic ruby and diamond clusters, a pair to return to again and again rather than save for special occasions only.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Designer 18K Yellow Gold Ruby 1.30ct & Diamond 0.32ct Earrings
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, Yellow Gold
$16,300 / item
Ruby Baguette Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, these stunning baguette diamond drop earrings are hand set with 8.61 carats ruby and 4.1 carats of glittering diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 11.26 carats with Diamond 0.94 carat Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 2.6 cm Total Weight: 19.08 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$12,500 / item
Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Antique Style Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-57X38 MM Total Weight-28.888 Gold Weight(Gms)-3.006 Silver Weight(Gms)-22.686 Diamond Wt(Cts)-8.45 Ruby Wt(Cts)-7.53
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Designer Nikabell 18K Gold Rubies 3.00ct & Diamonds 0.85ct Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive Rubies and Diamonds earrings , designed with particular attention on all details.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Gold, Diamond, Sapphire, and Ruby Heart Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
These beautiful ear clips are designed as a heart, set with round diamonds, rubies, and sapphires. - Diamonds weigh a total of approximately 1.40 carats - Rubies and sapphires weigh...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Nineties Italian Elegant Ruby and Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
These gorgeous earrings feature 7.0 carat vibrant rubies and 5.0 carats of fine white diamonds (G color, VS clarity).
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Floral Earring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A ruby and diamond earring. The earring is studded with 12.30 carat rubies and 3.37 carat diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Clip-On Earring in 18 Karat with Trapezoid Cut Rubies
Located in Wailea, HI
Ruby and Diamond Clip on Earring in 18k With Trapezoid Cut Rubies Forty Eight Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing .30 carats approximately GHI VVS- SI1 Twenty Trapezoid Cut Rubies...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Diamond and Ruby Buckle Huggie Earrings
Located in Venice, CA
These are 18k gold finely crafted buckle huggie earrings with rubies and diamonds. The earrings have classic 1980’s design work that combines a woven pattern and C-shape buckle with ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Ruby Flower Studs with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Accented with precious rubies and diamonds totaling 0.70 carats, it is sure to make a striking statement.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,400 / item
Ruby Baguette Diamond 18 Karat Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-10X10 MM Total Weight-2.536 Gold Weight(Gms)-2.392 Diamond Wt(Cts)-0.04 Ruby Wt(Cts)-0.68
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Gold Diamond 1.93ct & Ruby 1.95ct Stud Earrings, New Design
Located in jaipur, IN
GEMSTONE DETAILS DIAMOND WEIGHT: 1.93 CTS RUBY WEIGHT: 1.95 CTS 18K GOLD NET WEIGHT: 5.22 GRAMS GROSS WEIGHT: 6.00 GRAMS Follow us on Instagram (divinejewellerylounge) CODE: BH
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Earring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond earring in 18 karat gold. The total ruby weight is 2.00 carats and diamond weight is 0.77 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ct White Gold Earrings with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Milano, MI
Bright and refined, they are set with brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.90 ct and natural carré-cut rubies totaling about 0.50 ct, creating a sophisticated contrast of ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Art Deco Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 10.3 grams Drop Dimensions: 50mm x 14mm Total Sapphire Weight: Approx. 0.72ct (0.36ct each) Total Ruby Weight: Approx. 1.36ct (0.34ct each) Total ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
14k Estate Rock Crystal Diamond and Ruby Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a pair of 14k Estate Rock Crystal, Diamond, and Ruby Earrings. Crafted from 14k gold, these estate earrings feature rock crystal, diamonds with a total approximate weight...
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 14k Gold
78.0 carats Ruby Pearl Diamond Chandelier Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold & Sterling Silver, these beautiful earrings are set in 78.0 carats ruby, 23.2 carats pearl and 7.99 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
7.15 Carats Burmese Ruby & Old European Diamond Drop Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Designed as elegant double-cluster drops, each earring centers a vivid oval Burmese ruby framed by old European-cut diamonds and joined to a matching pendant cluster.
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
Retro Diamond Ruby Gold Ear Clip Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Approximately 1.50 carats of diamonds are set around the earrings along with 10 natural rubies with an intense red color and excellent brightness.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian diamond ruby 18k yellow gold target earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These elegant Edwardian target earrings are a beautifully detailed pair from the 1910’s, combining antique diamond sparkle with a vivid border of rich red rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ruby Earrings Cluster Diamond 18k Gold Mozambique Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of ruby earrings with cluster diamond design, made of 18k gold.
White Diamond, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
11.74 TCW Natural Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings 9.32 Carats Ruby 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
Vivid natural rubies command immediate attention within these richly proportioned stud earrings, while a halo of brilliant natural diamonds enhances their depth and color.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Ruby and diamond hoop earrings in 18k yellow gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Elegant hoop earrings crafted in 750 yellow gold, set with 36 brilliant-cut rubies totalling 1.80 ct. and 212 brilliant-cut diamonds totalling 2.12 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 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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