Stunning Diamond Multi Sapphire Ruby 14K White Gold Creoles Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
14K White Gold Earrings (Same model different style Earrings Available) Matching Ring Available. Diamond 108-0.53ct-4 / 5A Blue Sapphire 8-0,9 ct Ruby 4-0,12 ct Pink Sapphire 6-0...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
4.15 Carat Diamond and Ruby Dangle Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A new pair of ruby and diamond earring studs from Rewa. At the center of each earring is an Old European cut diamond, together weighing approximately 1.60 carats, with an approximat...
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Italian 1980s 18k Gold Stud Earrings with Diamonds and Burmese Rubies
Located in London, GB
This delightful pair of stud earrings are made of 18k gold and adorned with diamonds and Burmese rubies. The workmanship on the earrings are exquisite and the colour of the rubies mo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Gold Vintage Drop Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely Detailed Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Drop Gold Earrings. Hand crafted in 14K White Gold and Hand set with 1.08tcw Diamonds and 2.16tcw Rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
5.12 Carat Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings in Victorian Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
5.12 Carat Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings in Victorian Style This Victorian period immersive art-deco style wine red ruby and diamond long feathery earring is glorious.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian Style 14k Gold Ruby and Diamond Dangle Earrings, India
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Victorian Style Diamond and Ruby Dangle Earrings This Victorian style wine red ruby and diamond long earring is gorgeous.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.40 carats with Diamond 0.12 carat Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 0.4 cm Length: 2.0 cm Total Weight: 6.96 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was th...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rubies, Emeralds, Diamonds, Black Agate, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Dangle earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a flower of rubies and a central emerald in the upper part; in the middle, a black agate with a flower with a cen...
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$14,500 / item
48.31 Carat Natural Ruby 18 Karat Gold Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-50X21 MM Total Weight-21.008 Gold Weight(Gms)-10.91 Diamond Wt(Cts)-2.17 Ruby Wt(Cts)-48.31
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 14.76 carats with Diamond 4.09 carats Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the vicinity of the Victory Mo...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Ruby and Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 5.94 carats (center) with Ruby 4.41 carats and Diamond 2.03 carats Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.5 cm Total Weight: 17.41 grams "We first op...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Contemporary Quatrefoil 2.32tcw Ruby and Diamond 14k Rose Gold Earrings
Located in Towson, MD
The diamonds frame the rubies in a delicate halo, enhancing their rich color with sparkling contrast.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Red Ruby And Diamond Flower Stud Earrings. Simple And Elegant.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Here is a fantastic pair of bright red Ruby (very hard to capture in photos or video) and diamond stud earrings.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Drop Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Drop Earring In very good condition.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Syna Limited Edition Yellow Gold Hoops with Rubies and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Rubies 0.84 carat approx. Diamonds 2.20 carats approx. 18 karat yellow gold butterfly backs Limited edition About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lucea New York Ruby, Slice Emerald and Diamond Earrings
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Ruby , Emerald with Diamonds all around in 18K white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid 20th Century Diamond and Ruby Spray White Gold Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Elegant 1950s diamond and ruby earrings with a semi circle diamond ribbon that leads to a ruby and diamond spray.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Flower Dangle Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ruby clusters are framed with beautiful diamond borders for eye-catching sparkle and contrast.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Diamond Ruby Stud Earrings 14 Karat White Gold 1.87 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Each ruby is surrounded by a halo of high-quality white diamonds, adding a brilliant sparkle that complements the rubies’ rich hue.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Floral Stud Earrings with 2.40ct Rubies and Diamonds
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Accompanying the rubies are two dazzling diamonds, each weighing 0.15 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.39 carats with Diamond 0.12 carat Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 0.5 cm Length: 2.1 cm Total Weight: 8.25 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was th...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Handcraft Rubies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, IT
Handmade by artisans assembled with diamonds and rubies Earrings total weight 9.60 grams Diamonds weight 1.20 karat Rubies weight 1.63 karat
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$997Sale Price|28% Off
Gump's 18k White Gold White Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Gump's San Francisco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Seller Notes: “IN VERY GOOD CONDITION” Style: Stud Base Metal: 18K white Gold Type :Earrings Main Stone Color: Red 8 marquise cut rubies and 10 round ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fascinating 47.82ct Rubies, Salt Water Pearls, and Diamonds Drop Earrings
Located in רמת גן, IL
Fascinating 47.82ct Rubies, Salt Water Pearls, and Diamonds Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified These magnificent 18k white gold drop earrings are a true masterpiece, co...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1890s Belle Epoque Diamond Ruby Platinum Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Framed by bezel-set and calibre-cut pink 1mm rubies and mounted in 18k yellow gold and platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and RBC Diamond Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Stylish and Finely detailed Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and RBC Diamond Gold Hoop Vintage Earrings.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Black Diamond and Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.85 carats with Black Diamond 0.67 carat and Diamond 0.91 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.7 cm Total Weight: 8.81 grams "We first...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Sapphire Ruby Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
Metal: Solid 18K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphires: 8.11 carats Rubies: 5.25 carats Emeralds: 5.21 carats Diamonds: 2.05 Craftsmanship: Fully hand-fabricated mounting; custom bezels, hand-...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow G...
Antique 9K Rose Gold 1.0ct Diamond and Ruby Drop Earrings MF07-081926
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
These antique-style drop earrings are crafted in 9K rose gold with an openwork scrolling design set with rose-cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.0 carat. Each earring is topped wi...
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Gorgeous 24.64ct Salt Water Pearls, Rubies, and Diamonds Drop Earrings
Located in רמת גן, IL
Gorgeous 24.64ct Salt Water Pearls, Rubies, and Diamonds Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified Experience luxury with these exquisite 18k white gold drop earrings, a maste...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Harry Winston Platinum Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Earrings: Circa 1970-1980s
By Harry Winston
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These Harry Winston drop earrings showcase a rich arrangement of vibrant oval rubies arranged in floral cluster tops suspend dynamic, multi-tiered circular medallion dangles framed b...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Carved Ruby Iolite Diamond 18 Karat Gold Linear Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
It is set with 9.26 carats carved ruby, 1.53 carats Iolite, topaz and .28 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Iolite, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold
Set in 18K Rose Gold, Mozambique Ruby, Morganite & Diamond Stud Earring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Morganite & Ruby Stud Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Morganite, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
0.88 Carats Natural Untreated Rubies and Diamonds Earrings Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A gorgeous pair of Untreated Rubies weighing a total of 0.88 Carats. The diamonds are a further 0.34 Carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Estate Lugano Ruby and Black Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18K White Gold
By Lugano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 3.74 ct. ruby and black diamond rounds with 0.38 ct. white diamond rounds.
Black Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold Rubies and Diamonds Pair of Earrings
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of 14K yellow gold, lab created rubies and diamonds earrings. They are finely shaped as an octofoil.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Heart Diamond Dangling Earrings in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Earring Length: 0.80" Total Weight: 1.9 Grams Diamonds: 42 Setting: Prong Ruby Carat Weight: 0.50 Diamond Color: G-H Diamond ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ruby Stud Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold 2.41 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Untreated Finely Faceted Quality Ruby and diamond Stud Earrings set in 14k Yellow Gold 2.41 TCW Certified $5,950 018661 This fine piece of jewelry is designed by Enrico Kass...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.65 Carat Natural Fancy Color Diamonds Ruby Cluster Earrings 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Cluster Glamour 2.26ct. Natural Red Ruby Earrings.
Brown Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.93 carats with Diamond 0.38 carat Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 0.9 cm Length: 1.1 cm Total Weight: 5.35 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was t...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cherny Diamond and Ruby Textured 18K Yellow Gold Sculptural Earrings
By Cherny
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Cherny Origin: United States Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds: 16 Round Brilliant-Cut Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: approximately 1.60 carats Rubies: 14 Round Rubies Total ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Bee Diamond Ruby Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-14X12 MM Total Weight-3.92 Gold Weight(Gms)-3.836 Diamond Wt(Cts)-0.22 Ruby Wt(Cts)-0.20
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Athena’s Spear Earring, 18-carat yellow gold, ruby and diamonds
By ASTROM
Located in PARIS, FR
Her protruding spear, adorned with an intense princess-cut ruby and three diamonds, brings defence, mastery and protection.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.30Carat Natural Ruby Sapphire Diamond Cluster Earrings 14 Karat Clip Cocktail*
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire, Ruby Cluster Glamour 5.00ct. Natural Red Ruby Earrings.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Fred Leighton Ruby and Diamond Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
By Fred Leighton
Located in New York, NY
These Fred Leighton earrings conjure drama through contrast: 8.73 carats of richly hued rubies and 6 carats of antique-cut diamonds are set in blackened 18k yellow gold, their irregu...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Eggplant Clip on Earrings
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Paved with vibrant red rubies and accented by sparkling white diamonds at the leafy tops, these clip-on earrings are a delightful blend of fine craftsmanship and creative design.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 5.00 CT Ruby Emerald Diamond Byzantine Earrings
Located in Westport, CT
An original pair of 18K yellow gold Byzantine style ruby, emerald, and diamond earrings. Each earring is designed with an intricate sculptural motif centered with natural ruby caboch...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Flower Ruby and Diamond Invisible Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby use 37.85 ct, Diamond 1.08 ct F VS quality, the setting made in 18k White gold
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Mid-century Tiffany & Co 18K Ruby and Diamond Sunburst Earring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
A single round brilliant-cut diamond occupies the center of each cluster, appearing near colorless with lively brilliance, estimated at approximately 0.12 carats per stone.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Coral, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Amazing earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a butterfly studded with emeralds, rubies and sapphires on the wings and diamonds on the body.
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Syna Yellow Gold Jardin Flower Studs With Rubies and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Rubies 0.08 carat approx. Diamonds 0.45 carat approx. 18kyg butterfly backs These exquisite Cosmic Gemstone Dangle Earrings are crafted with the fine...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 18K Gold Drop Earrings with 29.98ct Ruby & 2.93ct Diamond
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These exquisite earrings are set with 29.98 carats rubies and 2.93-carats of glimmering diamonds. The tiered drop rubies makes a great statement piece.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings Chandelier Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
These ruby and diamond chandelier earrings feature splendid oval and drop shape faceted rubies for a total of 11.05 carats.
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 13.32 carats with Diamond 1.05 carats Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.3 cm Length: 2.0 cm Total Weight: 19.84 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it w...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 5.45 carats with Diamond 1.10 carats Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.5 cm Total Weight: 9.6 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was t...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 5.72 carats with Diamond 3.37 carats Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 2.0 cm Total Weight: 14.84 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Mozambique Ruby Minimal Studs With Diamonds In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:1.61gms,D:0.64cts,slv:2.80gms, Ruby:19.50cts, 21X17MM
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold
$3,088Sale Price|20% Off
14k Gold New Made Natural Diamond And Caliber Ruby Decorated Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Total weight is 5.5 grams. Totally is diamond 1 carat. The diamond is has diamond F-G color and vvs clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.58 carats with Diamond 0.28 carat Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 0.5 cm Length: 2.5 cm Total Weight: 3.14 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was t...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds And Rubies
By Alexia Gryllaki
Located in Filothei, GR
Their elegant silhouette is fully adorned with luminous ruby pavé, creating an all-around glow, while diamond accents add a refined touch of contrast.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 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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