Diamond & Ruby Antique Style Drop 14K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
When worn, the black enamel forms a beautiful contrast, which makes the diamonds and ruby stand out even more. These Art-Deco style earrings bring class and color. 14K White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
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
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
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
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 3.67 carats with Diamond 0.48 carat Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 2.2 cm Total Weight: 4.15 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unheated Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unheated Ruby 3.04 carats with Diamond 1.26 carats Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 1.4 cm Total Weight: 5.80 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 9.82 carats with Diamond 2.36 carats Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 1.9 cm Total Weight: 11.82 grams Certificate GIA 1483567489 GIA 648155815...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18k White Gold Ruby Cts 4.15 Diamond Tassel Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Adorned with 2 oval rubies totaling 4.15 carats, these tassel earrings are surrounded by delicate diamond petals, creating a mesmerizing floral motif.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Geometric Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vibrant round ruby shines at the center, radiating rich, passionate color.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18 Carat White Gold Flower Ruby and Diamond Invisible Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby use 37.85 ct, Diamond 1.11 ct F VS quality, the setting made in 18k White gold
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian 8.67Cttw. Ruby, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
JEWELLERY SPECIFICATION: Total Metal Wt.: 16.68 GM Approx. Diamond Wt.: 1.81 CT Approx. Ruby Wt.: 0.9 CT Approx.
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Antique Carved Ruby and Diamond 18K White Gold Pendant Earrings, circa 1950
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Antique Carved Ruby and Diamond 18K White Gold Pendant Earrings, circa 1950 A striking pair of antique pendant earrings, circa 1950, beautifully crafted in 18K white gold and centere...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
9.01 Carats Ruby and Pear Shaped Diamond Cluster Earring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Rubies totaling 5.34 Carats. Diamonds Totaling 3.67 Carats. 9.01 Carats Total
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Natural Diamond 1.07cts & Ruby 11.14cts Earring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Diamond: 1.07cts Ruby: 11.14cts Gold: 18k Follow us on Insta (divinejewellerylounge)
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Carat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Heart Necklace
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
We use the top quality of ruby which are deep red and sparking .Ruby use 3.73 ct, Heart shape Diamond 0.27 ct F VS ,the setting made in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings in 18 Carat White Gold
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby use 8.85 ct, Diamond 0.38 ct H VS quality, the setting made in 18k White gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Strebel 1960s 18k Gold Ruby and Diamond Berry Earrings, Italy
Located in London, GB
The berries are made of round cut rubies while the leaves are made of gold and adorned with diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Earrings Set in Yellow Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior Vintage Earrings set in Yellow Gold with: - 2 Princess Cut Rubies weighing 0,60 ct; - 2 Oval Cut Rubies weighing 1,10 ct; - 60 Round Cut Diamonds weighing 1,48 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
9.66 Carat Ruby 18 Karat Gold Diamond Chandelier Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-79X15 MM Total Weight-14.96 Gold Weight(Gms)-12.572 Diamond Wt(Cts)-2.28 Ruby Wt(Cts)-9.66
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Natural Ruby 4.44CTS, Sapphire 2.87CTS & Diamond 3.12CTS Earring in 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS DIAMOND WEIGHT: 3.12 CTS RUBY WEIGHT: 4.44 CTS SAPPHIRE WEIGHT: 2.87 CTS 14K GOLD GROSS WEIGHT: 17.79 GRAMS GOLD WEIGHT: 15.52 GRAMS CODE: SW FOLLOW Monalisa Je...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
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
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
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
Pradera Jewels Ruby Earrings & 18k Rose Gold & White Diamonds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Earrings in 18-karat yellow gold with a total weight of 4.17 grams, diamonds with a total weight of 0.27 carats and emeralds with a total weight of 4.08 carats PRODUCTION TIME 4 WEE...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold GIA Ruby Old Diamond Navette Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Rubies - Old Oval Cut - Prong Set - Deep Red - 0.65ctw (approx.) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (2) Natural Genuine Diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Halo Stud Earrings With Diamonds In 18K White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
These classic stud earrings by Artisan feature vivid 1.20ct oval rubies, surrounded by a halo of 0.51ct round brilliant diamonds, all set in 4.460g of 18K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold, Ruby and Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This very imaginative and well crafted pair of late-20th century 18k yellow gold hoop earrings are set with a total of six luxurious red rubies and twenty brilliant cut diamonds. Tot...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Retro Ruby and Diamond Rose Gold Clip-On Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a knotted design of square cut rubies and micro-pave set round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
Diana M. 14.80 Carat Ruby and Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt yellow gold and platinum earrings features 14.80 carats of rubies and 7.60 carats of diamondsDiana
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$384Sale Price|20% Off
Certified natural fancy color diamonds sterling silver tear drop ruby earrings
Located in Delhi, DL
Stunning diamond silver ruby earrings consists of : Metal- Silver Metal Purity- sterling silver Color of metal- Yellow gold plating Diamond- Natural fancy colored diamond Diamond o...
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
14K White Gold Diamond and Ruby Flower Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold Diamond and Ruby Earrings Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Lucea New York Ruby and Diamond Circle Drop Earrings
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Rubies: 4.61ct total weight. Diamonds: 14.72ct total weight.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4.56 Carat Ruby Round Diamond Halo Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
The ruby has been heated by international standards, as have the vast majority of rubies.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Handcraft Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Stud Earrings
Located in Marcianise, IT
Handmade by craftsmen assembled with ruby and diamonds Diamonds weight 0.53 karat Ruby total weight 3.12 karat Earrings total weight 6.20 grams
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Round Cut Ruby and Diamond Earrings. Diamond sides Earrings Black White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Ruby Center Ruby Weight: 3.80 carats total Center Ruby Cut: Round Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds, approximately 2.10 carats total Stone Setting: Bezel...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$12,140Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k White Gold Magnificent Ruby and Diamond Statement Studs
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold Magnificent Ruby and Diamond Statement Studs to make a statement with your look.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Important Art Deco Earrings with Burmese Rubies NO HEAT and Diamonds
Located in Milano, MI
Main Features: Period: Art Deco Materials: Platinum and 18ct gold Rubies: Natural unheated Burmese rubies, approx. 2.5 ct total Diamonds: Old-cut, approx. 1.80 ct total Diamond qual...
Diamond, Ruby
Syna Yellow Gold Starburst Earrings with Rubies and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Rubies 0.35 carat approx. Diamonds 0.50 carat approx. 18kyg butterfly backs Composed of 18 karat yellow gold, these earrings flaunt approximately 0.3...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 2.10 Carat Natural Rubies 1.70 Ct Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive Rubies and Diamonds earrings in a modern design, so elegant and refined style .
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Snake Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Gold Huggie Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-15 MM Total Weight-3.095 Gold Weight(Gms)-2.975 Diamond Wt(Cts)-0.50 Ruby Wt(Cts)-0.10
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$19,436 / set
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Red Ruby Drop Earrings
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This 18K white gold elegant drop earrings are from our Timeless collection. These stud earrings are made of natural white diamonds in total of 0.60 Carat and natural heart red sapphi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold 0.69 Carat Diamond and Ruby Hoop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The gold's warm tones complement the vibrant colors of the diamonds and rubies, creating a harmonious and elegant look.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GRAFF Cabochon Pear Shaped Ruby and Diamond Button Ear Clips
By Graff
Located in New York, NY
GRAFF 18K Gold Cabochon Pear Shaped Ruby and Diamond Button Ear Clips. Approximate Diamond Weight - 12.00 CTS Approximate Ruby Weight - 3.00 CTS Circa - 1980's Approximate Length - ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Rubies Emeralds Sapphires Diamonds Rose Gold Cocktail Earrings
Located in Napoli, Campania
Those fabulous earrings are studded with diamonds on all the surface and enriched by emeralds, rubies and blue sapphires spots.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Studio Rêves Ruby Blossom Cascade Diamond Chandelier Earrings in 18K Gold
By Studio Rêves
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
Designed as the perfect companion to the Ruby Blossom Cascade Diamond Necklace, these Ruby Blossom Cascade Diamond Chandelier Earrings capture the romance of a flourishing garden in ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 21.19 carats with Diamond 0.35 carat Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 6.6 cm Total Weight: 20.19 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco Design 18K Gold Necklace with 24.50ct Rubies & 6.70ct Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive Rubies and Diamonds necklace, in Art Decò design, so elegant and refined design.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Mid-century Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Created in the 1950s, the Van Cleef & Arpels Paris ruby and diamond clip earrings were manufactured by Pery & Fils.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby Tabij and Yellow Diamond Heart Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Style them with a sleek black dress or jewel-toned silk, paired with a simple gold band or ruby ring. All our stones and diamonds are sourced from natural earth deposits, guaranteei...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$750Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold 1.05ct Red Ruby & 0.06ct Diamond Winged Stud Earrings
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Please consider any applicable import duties or taxes in your country when making your offer—we’re happy to work with you to find a fair and satisfying arrangement Product Details: ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Contemporary 4.75ct Diamond Ruby Snake Dangle Earrings, 18K Gold Posts
Located in Nantucket, MA
An incredible pair of coiled snake diamond earrings with ruby eyes. The diamonds are round, brilliant cut diamonds in a pave` setting and the eyes on each are 6 round faceted rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Handcraft Rubies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Handmade by our artisans assembled with diamonds and rubies Earrings total weight 9.70 grams Diamonds weight 0.40 karat Rubies weight 3.20 karat
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.76 carats, Ruby 1.39 carats and Diamond 1.27 carats Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.7 cm Total Weight: 7.57grams "We first opened doors in 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond & Ruby Earrings Set in Platinum & 9ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
These vintage ruby earrings are beautiful. Set in platinum and 9ct white gold screws, with 0.25ct diamonds and 0.65ct rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Platinum
18K Gold Unheated Emerald & Ruby & Sapphire Earrings with Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Gold Emerald & Ruby & Sapphire Earrings with Diamonds Main Stone Emerald - Total 8.438 CT Rubies & Sapphires & Emeralds - Total 15.345 CT Diamonds - 0.342 CT 18K...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$994Sale Price|35% Off
Vintage rose cut diamond Burma Ruby oxidized silver Earring studs
Located in Delhi, DL
------------------------------------------------- *DETAILS- ( RD1230) ------------------------------------------------- - Metal: Silver -Metal purity- 925 sterling silver -Metal colo...
Ruby, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
Van Cleef & Arpels Platinum Floral Earrings Ruby, Emerald, Sapphires Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Include 12Colombian Emeralds (0.84ctw), 12 Rubies (1.44ctw), 12 Sapphires (1.44ctw), and 30 full-cut and single-cut diamonds (0.54ctw).
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
18K White Gold Chandelier Earrings with 12ct Rubies & 6.5ct Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent pair of earrings come in 18k gold with 16 pieces of Natural Rubies of 12,00 carats, in perfect cut, vibrant color, enhancements: heat treated, and Natural Diamonds , i...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Art Deco Platinum Earrings with Diamonds, Rubies, Onyx, 1.95ct
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These mesmerizing vintage platinum earrings embody bold sophistication through an exquisite interplay of diamonds, rubies, and onyx. At the center of each earring rests a brilliant r...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum
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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