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
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
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Halo Earrings, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful and classic daisy cluster earrings centring a luscious red ruby. They each weigh 0.25 carat and are wonderfully haloed by round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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
Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Amazing earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with diamonds, rubies and sapphires for all the length.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Retro, Yellow Gold, Ruby and Diamond Star Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Set with round brilliant cut diamonds and mixed cut rubies they perfectly add a bit of color and interest to the pieces.
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$8,250Sale Price / set|25% Off
Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings in White Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Natural Ruby and diamond stud earrings beautifully handcrafted in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, White 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
Ruby Linear 18K Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Earring Information Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Gold : 18K Gold Color : Yellow Gold Weight : 4.485g Ruby Weight : 1.36ctw Total Gemstone Weight : 1.36ctw Lead Time : 4-8 Weeks (I...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby 18K Natural Diamond Yellow Gold Hoop Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and sophisticated, these hoop drop earrings are crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold and feature vibrant emerald-cut rubies accented by sparkling natural diamonds. The refine...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 1.95cts Ruby & 0.65cts Diamond Earrings in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made, RADIENT-SHAPED earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a RUBY gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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
6.00 Carat Ruby and 6.00 Carat Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with Oval cut Rubies weighing a total of approximately 6.00 carats and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 6.00 carats. 7/...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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
14K White Gold Ruby And Diamond Flower Studs
Located in Great Neck, NY
At the center of the flowers are 2 round diamonds with a total diamond weight of 0.02 carats, adding a subtle touch of sparkle.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Floral 18k Gold Ruby and Diamond Halo Earrings, New
Located in jaipur, IN
G-Wt = 4.660 gms N-Wt = 3.992 gms DIAMOND ROUND = 0.590 cts RUBY = 2.750 cts FOLLOW US ON INSTA (divinejewellerylounge) CODE = PS
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in Platinum 950 Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 5.31 carats with Diamond 0.64 carat Earrings set in Platinum 950 Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 3.0 cm Total Weight: 6.36 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was the...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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
Pink Coral, Rubies, Pearl and Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
A rare pair of pink coral, ruby and diamond drop dangle earrings. The coral is carved along the surface, and features a pear-shaped ruby above and borders of round, brilliant cut di...
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Harry Winston Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Cabochon Rubies weighing a total of 9.34 carats and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of 1.74 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$27,153 / set
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ruby Hoop Earrings
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These stud earrings are made of natural white diamonds in total of 2.13 Carat and natural oval red rubies in total of 13.07 Carat.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage sapphire ruby emerald diamond platinum Tutti Frutti earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Accenting the carved gemstones are 32 old European and rose cut pear diamonds weighing approximately 1.00 carat in total.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Syna Yellow Gold Ruby Twine Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18kyg Rubies 0.35 carat approx. Diamonds 0.30 carat approx.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Platinum Burmese Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Braintree, GB
A pair of Art Deco drop earrings crafted in platinum, set with vivid Burmese rubies and old cut diamonds. Each earring is designed with a floral cluster top and matching drop, compos...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Modern 7.8ct Silver Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Earrings, India
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Immerse yourself in the luxurious world of our 7.8 Carat Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Earrings, where craftsmanship meets sophistication in every facet.
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
Designer 14K Gold Ruby, Lapis, and Diamond Stud Earrings, 0.49ct
Located in jaipur, IN
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
Green Agate, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, White Gold Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Amazing earrings in 9 kt white gold structure mounted with a ruby surrounded by diamonds in the upper part; in the middle, two structures studded with diamonds and, between of them, ...
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, White Gold
Designer 14K Gold Ruby, Lapis, and Diamond Stud Earrings, 0.60ct
Located in jaipur, IN
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 Follow us on Instagram (divine...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Elephant Drop Earrings Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Primary Stones: Rubies Accent Stones: Diamonds 0.1 CTW Dimensions: 1 inch long x 5/8 inch wide Weight: 7 grams Condition: Estate Highlights & Benefits: Unique ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Ruby and Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 4.05 carat with Ruby 7.14 carats and Diamond 1.04 carats Earrings set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 2.5 cm "Since we first opened doors in 19...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
RUCHI Ruby, Pavé Black Diamond & Diamond Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold. Ruby - 20.31 Cts Black Diamond - 0.81 Cts Diamond- 0.67 Cts All Diamonds are G/ H-SI
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Ruby Drop 18K Natural Diamond Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Graceful and sophisticated, these elegant dangle earrings feature vibrant pear-shaped natural rubies suspended from diamond-accented linear drops.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco Rock Crystal Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Each earring features a structure dictated by expertly carved colourless rock crystal with an elongated curvaceous form which plays host to two banded rows of circulating rose cut di...
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Platinum
Beautiful 72.60ct Diamonds, Emeralds, and Rubies Drop Earrings
Located in רמת גן, IL
Beautiful 72.60ct Diamonds, Emeralds, and Rubies Drop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified Indulge in luxury with these stunning drop earrings crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,082 / set
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ruby Drop Earrings
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These drop earrings are made of 2 natural oval rubies in total of 1.49 Carat and natural white diamonds in total of 0.76 Carat.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 16.6ct Diamond and Ruby Drop Earrings, Silver, India
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Immerse yourself in the splendor of our 16.6 Carat Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Earrings, an exquisite blend of luxury and artistry.
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby and Diamond Gazelle Hoop Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby and Diamond Gazelle Hoop Earrings Description: These elegant hoop earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels from 1986 showcase a central row of square-cut rubie...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Tiger Hanging Earrings Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Primary Stones: Rubies Accent Stones: Diamonds 0.1 CTW Dimensions: 1 1/8 inch long × 3/8 inch wide Weight: 5 grams Condition: Estate / Pre-owned Highlights & B...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,747Sale Price / set|20% Off
Ruby, Pearl & Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Ruby, pearl and diamond drop earrings handcrafted in 18-karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 950 Dangling Natural Ruby Emerald and Diamond Earring
Located in New York, NY
Secondary Stone Cut: French Secondary Stone Color: Green 3: Other Stones: Diamond Diamond Weight: 0.71 Ct No. Of Diamond: 52 Diamond Clarity: VVS Diamond Color: White Item ID: ER28424
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, Platinum
Ruby and White Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 6.92 ct. round rubies with 1.84 ct. white diamond marquise and rounds.
White Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Moira Enamel, Ruby And Diamond Flower Bud Earrings
By Moira
Located in London, GB
A pair of Moira bud earrings, with orange and yellow plique à jour enamel sepals and green leaves, with pavé set rubies and diamonds, mounted in 18 carat gold, with silver settings.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 7.53ct Diamond and Ruby Dangle Earrings, Silver, India
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Discover the allure of our 7.53 Carat Diamond and Ruby Dangle Earrings, where exquisite craftsmanship meets the timeless beauty of precious gemstones.
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
Antique 14ct Gold, Belle Époque Diamond & Ruby Drop Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
The earrings are in excellent antique condition, with the original patina preserved on the silver settings. Both the rubies and diamonds are secure. They measure approximately 54mm i...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Ruby Dangle Earrings Diamonds 2.45 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 = 2.37 Carats Treatment: Filling 24 Diamonds = 0.08 Carats Metal: 10K Yellow Gold Dimensions:...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Dangle Earrings Diamonds 1.74 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 = 1.69 Carats Treatment: Filling 12 Diamonds = 0.05 Carats Metal: 10K Yellow Gold Dimensions:...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Dangle Earrings Diamonds 1.74 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 = 1.69 Carats Treatment: Filling 12 Diamonds = 0.05 Carats Metal: 10K White Gold Dimensions: ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Clip On Earrings 18k Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Circa 1990's. Vibrant ruby cabochons surrounded by glittering white diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Teardrop Earrings Diamonds 2.4 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 = 2.37 Carats Treatment: Filling White Diamonds = 0.08 Carats Treatment: No Treatment Metal: ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Earrings Halo Diamonds 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 = 1.70 Carats Treatment: Filling 32 Diamonds = 0.30 Carats Treatment: No Treatment Metal: 14...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Earrings Halo Diamonds 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 = 1.70 Carats Treatment: Filling 32 Diamonds = 0.30 Carats Treatment: No Treatment Metal: 14...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond Omega Back Earrings
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Sparkling round diamonds totaling approximately 0.50 carats add brilliance and contrast to the bold sculptural design.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$41,250Sale Price|25% Off
Ruby and Diamond Chandelier Earrings 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
These chandelier earrings feature 18.79 carats of transparent moderately strong red rubies and 8.85 carats of F-H VS-SI pear, marquise, and round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Teardrop Earrings Diamonds 2.4 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 = 2.37 Carats Treatment: Filling 24 White Diamonds = 0.07 Carats Treatment: No Treatment Meta...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Earrings Halo Diamonds 2.1 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 = 1.90 Carats Treatment: Filling 56 White Diamonds = 0.20 Carats Treatment: No Treatment Meta...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Dangle Earrings Diamonds 1.7 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 = 1.65 Carats Treatment: Filling 12 White Diamonds = 0.05 Carats Treatment: No Treatment Meta...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Dangle Earrings Diamonds 1.7 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 = 1.65 Carats Treatment: Filling 12 White Diamonds = 0.05 Carats Treatment: No Treatment Meta...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$8,800Sale Price|20% Off
2.04 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ruby Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Gemstone Details Type: Diamond Weight: 2.04 Carat Color: White Cut: Old European Clarity: VS2 Color Grade: I Gemstone 2 Type: Ruby Weight: 3.02 Carat Color: Red Cut: Oval Metal Det...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Ruchi New York Ruby and Diamond Butterfly Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
Timeless elegance captures the grace of fluttering wings with vivid color and refined brilliance. Ruby: 2.24 Cts Diamonds: 0.19 Cts All Diamonds are G-H/SI
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,437Sale Price / item|20% Off
Ruby White Diamond Black Diamond White Gold Every Day Lever-Back Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Earrings (Matching Ring Available) Weight 4.25 gram Diamond 32-Round 57-0,14-4/5A Diamond 40-Round 57-0,23-99/A Ruby 10-Oval-2,76 Т(5)/5A With a heritage of ancient f...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k 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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