Boucheron Ruby And Diamond Earrings Day & Night Vintage Jewelry
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A spectacular pair of Boucheron ruby and diamond earrings, featuring a convertible “day to night” design.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold 1.50ct Diamond and Ruby Earrings MF13-020226
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Sparkling Diamonds with a total weight of 1.50 carats make them even more impressive.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Round Ruby and Round Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Rubies: 2 round cut= 0.60cttw Diamonds: 24 round cut= 0.25cttw Color: J-K Clarity: SI2 Dimensions: the earrings measure 7.87mm in diameter ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lucea New York Opal, Diamond and Ruby Tassel Earrings
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Life in Color Collection Ruby beads featured tassel dangling from a bead cup set with Diamonds in Sterling Silver.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pradera Jewels Rubies Earrings & 18k Rose Gold & White Diamonds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18k rose gold earrings with a total weight of 9.31 grams, diamonds with a total weight of 1.50 carats, and rubies with a total weight of 20.34 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pradera Jewels Ruby Earrings & 14k Rose Gold & White Diamonds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
14k rose gold earrings with a total weight of 16.48 grams, diamonds with a total weight of 2.58 carats, and rubies with a total weight of 4.55 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pradera Jewels Ruby Earrings & 18k Rose Gold & White Diamonds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Earrings in 18-karat rose gold with a total weight of 12.14 grams, diamonds with a total weight of 3.38 carats and rubies with a total weight of 5.94 carats PRODUCTION TIME 4 WEEKS ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pradera Jewels Ruby Earrings & 18k Rose Gold & White Diamonds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Earrings in 18-carat rose gold with a total weight of 7.15 grams, diamonds with a total weight of 1.91 carats and rubies with a total weight of 9.12 carats PRODUCTION TIME 4 WEEKS ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
RUCHI Ruby and Black Diamond Black Rhodium Dangle Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Black Rhodium Ruby-21.33ct Total Weight. Black Diamond-4.13ct Total Weight.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Ruby Sapphire and Diamond and Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The white gold panel is ornamented with a collet set oval mixed cut ruby, a square cut blue sapphire and five modern brilliant round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pradera Jewels Ruby Earrings & 18k White Gold & White Diamonds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18Kt white gold earrings with a total weight of 3.23 grams, 8 diamonds with a total weight of 0.17 carats and 6 corundum treated rubies with a total weight of 1.60 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Half Hoop Earrings with Rubies, Sapphires and Emeralds
Located in Darnestown, MD
Elegant and exciting half hoop 18 karat gold earrings that have 9 carats of diamonds. The stones are F-G color; VVS - VS quality.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings in 14K Gold, India, 0.47ct
Located in jaipur, IN
Gross Weight: 4.620 gms Gold Weight: 3.938 gms Gold Purity: 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Weight: 0.47 cts Ruby Weight: 2.94 cts Follow us on insta (divinejewellerylounge) CODE=sj
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Natural Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings in 18K Gold, India, 3.25ct
Located in jaipur, IN
Gross Weight: 20.850 gms Gold Weight: 18.770 gms Gold Purity: 18K White Gold Diamond Weight: 3.25 cts Ruby Weight: 7.15 cts Follow us on insta (divinejewellerylounge) CODE=sj
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings in 14K Gold, India, 0.68ct
Located in jaipur, IN
Gross Weight: 8.400 gms Gold Weight: 7.136 gms Gold Purity: 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Weight: 0.68 cts Ruby Weight: 5.64 cts Follow us on insta (divinejewellerylounge) CODE=sj
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Natural Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings in 14K Gold, India, 1.68ct
Located in jaipur, IN
Gross Weight: 8.54 gms Gold Weight: 6.64 gms Gold Purity: 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Weight: 1.68 cts Ruby Weight: 7.82 cts Follow us on insta (divinejewellerylounge) CODE=sj
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Natural Ruby 2.10ct & Diamond 0.22ct Stud Earrings in 14K Gold, India
Located in jaipur, IN
Gross Weight: 2.390 gms Gold Weight: 1.926 gms Gold Purity: 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Weight: 0.22 cts Ruby Weight: 2.10 cts Follow us on insta(divinejewellerylounge) CODE=sj
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Mid-Century Platinum Ruby and Diamond Spray Earrings, 10.65 Carats Total
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking pair of Mid-Century platinum spray earrings showcasing two vivid rubies totaling approximately 2.90 carats, each set at the base of a radiating diamond plume.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Syna Yellow Gold Chakra Rubies and Diamond Swivel Earrings
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Diamonds 0.90 carat approx. Rubies 0.70 carat approx.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Fly Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fashion fly earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a sapphire on the head, a ruby as body and wings are studded with diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Natural 1.24cts Ruby & 0.21cts Diamond Studs Earrings in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made, RADIANT-SHAPED earring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a RUBY gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
21.14 Carat Ruby Round Diamond White and Yellow Gold Earrings
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
2 Ruby Gemstones: 19.96 Carats 76 White Round Diamonds: 1.18 Carats Metal: 18K White and Yellow Gold, 9.10 Grams
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
12.32 Carat Ruby Round Diamond White and Yellow Gold Earrings
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
2 Ruby Gemstones: 11.61 Carats 44 White Round Diamonds: 0.71 Carats Metal: 18K White and Yellow Gold, 5.60 Grams
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$937Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby Earrings Studs in 14 Karat Gold, Elephant Ruby Studs, Cabochon Ruby Studs
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold elephant earrings studs with natural ruby cabochons. Ruby birthstone. Total weight: 2.2 g.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1990s Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 9.4 grams Diamond Details: Natural, .65ct total weight, G color, VS Clarity Ruby Details: Nat...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4.17 Oval Red Ruby Cluster Diamond Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
an exquisite pair of earrings featuring a stunning oval rubies at their center, surrounded by a dazzling array of marquise and pear-shaped diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 0.36ct Diamond and Ruby Drop Earrings MF06-080526
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
These drop earrings feature pave-set round rubies totaling approximately 6.0 carats accented by 0.36 carats of round diamonds, set in 18K white gold in a basket-style silhouette.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Dangle Earrings With Diamonds 1.06 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 1.00 Carats Diamond: 0.06 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 17 x 7 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,792Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Opalite Tassel Hoop Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Details Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Diamonds: 0.18 CTW Gemstones: Natural Rubies, 3.64 CTW Natural Ruby Beads, approx. 4–10 mm Natural Opalite Beads, 5 mm Closure: Shepherd Hoop M...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of 0.25 carat emerald, 0.28 carat sapphire, 0.28 carat ruby and 0.06 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold gemstone earrings; part of our diverse gemstone je...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Target Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stunning pair of Art Deco ruby and diamond earrings. Each piece showcases a single old cut diamond that is surrounded by calibrated rubies and a further layer of rose ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$2,399Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Stud Earrings Halo Diamonds 2.1 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 = 1.90 Carats Treatment: Filling 56 White Diamonds = 0.20 Carats Treatment: No Treatment Meta...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
10.78ct Silver Diamond and Ruby Drop Earrings, Modern Design, India
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Each earring showcases a harmonious blend of radiant diamonds and lush rubies, meticulously curated to enhance your collection.
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
$1,399Sale Price|22% Off
Ruby Halo Stud Earrings Diamonds 1.1 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 = 1.03 Carats Treatment: Filling 40 White Diamonds = 0.11 Carats Treatment: No Treatment Meta...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,399Sale Price|22% Off
Ruby Halo Stud Earrings Diamonds 1.1 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 = 1.03 Carats Treatment: Filling 40 White Diamonds = 0.11 Carats Treatment: No Treatment Meta...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Luxurious 1.38ct Ruby and Natural Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in רמת גן, IL
These exquisite designer huggie earrings are masterfully crafted in 18k yellow gold, featuring a vibrant tapestry of 18 round brilliant red rubies totaling 0.18 carats. The rich crim...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.45ct Natural Ruby & 2.26ct Diamond Stud Earrings in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Ruby : 8.45 carats Diamond :2.26 carats gold : 11.156 gm This is a brand new piece *Free Shipping From anywhere in world Authenticity and money back is guaranteed.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Oval Ruby with Round Diamonds White Gold Pendant Earrings
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Oval Ruby with Round Diamonds White Gold Pendant Earrings.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Circle Stud Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Ruby: 0.44cttw Diamond: 0.50cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Weight: 2.56 grams
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Carat White Gold Ruby Square Earrings with Diamond
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby use 10.35 ct, Diamond 0.40 ct, F VS quality, the setting made in 18k White gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Fly Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fashion fly earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a sapphire on the head, a ruby as body and wings are studded with diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Art Deco Style Ruby Earrings in 9K Blackened Gold diamonds
Located in Berlin, BE
Art Deco inspired earrings crafted in 9K blackened gold, set with treated rubies in a striking geometric design. The deep red of the rubies contrasts beautifully with the darkened go...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Estate 18K Invisible Princess Cut Diamond Baguette Ruby Pavé Huggie Earrings
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A field of invisibly set princess-cut diamonds forms the center, framed by a halo of finely pavé-set rounds, while a graduated panel of vivid red rubies anchors the base with saturat...
Diamond, Ruby
5.00 Carats Ruby and Natural Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.00 Carats Ruby and Natural Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Earrings Amazing looking piece!
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,088Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18K Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Drop Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Vintage drop earrings in 18k gold, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.55 carats (G-H color, VVS-VS-SI1 clarity) and natural rubies totaling approximately 0.20 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2.93 Carat Total Weight Oval Ruby and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings in Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
These stud earrings are set with a pair of natural oval rubies weighing 2.93 carats in total. Each ruby is framed by a halo of round brilliant diamonds, 0.59 carats in total, that br...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in London, GB
The rubies are accompanied by a cluster of claw set marquise shaped diamonds and round brilliant cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of 1.68ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond & Ruby Half Round Hoop Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
18 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond & Ruby Half Round Hoop Earrings Metal: 18k white gold Weight: 4.57 grams Diamonds: Approx. 0.25 CTW F-G VS natural round diamonds Diameter: 20mm L...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Burma Ruby and Diamond Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Striking convex ruby and diamond earrings, centered with a matched pair of oval-cut natural rubies weighing approximately 2.60 total carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White gold invisible Ruby and Diamond clove Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby use 11.25 ct, Diamond 0.54 ct F VS quality, the setting made in 18k White gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
11.01 Carats Ruby and Pear Shaped Diamond Cluster Earring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Rubies totaling 7.17 Carats. Diamonds Totaling 3.84 Carats. 11.01 Carats Total
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
GRS Certified 1.46 Carat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A pair of fine modern ruby and diamond earrings made in 18 Karat gold by Rewa.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 1.35 Carat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A pair of fine modern ruby and diamond earrings made in 18 Karat gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.82 Total Carat Ruby and Diamond Double Halo Drop Earrings
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
-14K Rose Gold -0.68CT Diamond -1.14CT Ruby Handmade in New York City.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Starburst Earrings
Located in Wailea, HI
18k White Gold Ruby and Diamond Starburst Earrings Thirty Two Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing 1.40 carats approximately [GH VVS-VS1] Forty Eight Round Rubies weighing 1.75 cara...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$13,950Sale Price|29% Off
GIA Graded Unheated Ruby and Diamond Chandelier Earrings, Pierre/Famille
Located in Aspen, CO
Unheated Natural Rubies set in platinum chandelier earrings, these vivid red rubies possessing GIA certificates which state that the fine matched rubies are unheated and untreated.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
4.35 Carat GIA Certified Unheated Ruby Marquise Diamond Platinum Earrings
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Details Creator: Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills Metal: Platinum Gemstones: Natural Unheated Rubies Ruby Weight: 4.35 carats total Ruby Details: 2.06 carat ruby and 2.29 carat ruby Cer...
Multi-gemstone, Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Syna Cosmic Earrings with Rubies, Blue Sapphires and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Diamonds 1.70 carats approx. Omega clip-backs & posts Limited Edition Constructed from 18k yellow gold, these limited edition earrings feature rubies totalling 0.30 carats, blue sap...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 9.23 carats with Diamond 1.50 carats Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 2.0 cm Total Weight: 25.24 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.56 carat with Diamond 0.12 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.6 cm Length: 0.7 cm Total Weight: 2.73 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was t...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 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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