Fab Drops 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings
By Andrew Fabrikant & Sons
Located in New York, NY
METAL TYPE: 18k Yellow Gold STONE WEIGHT: RUBY = 0.53ct twd DIAMOND = 0.62ct twd TOTAL WEIGHT: 3.4 grams EARRINGS LENGTH: 1.5 inches
Diamond, Ruby
Victorian 18.16 Cttw. Ruby, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Victorian 18.16 Cttw. Ruby, Pink Sapphire, and Diamond Dangle Earrings, a masterpiece of timeless elegance and sophistication.
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Unique 18k Yellow Gold Coral, Ruby, and Diamond Drop Stud Earrings
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Coral Cabochon, Ruby, and Diamond Earrings set in 18k Yellow Gold Feature Appx 11.05 cts of Prong-set Rubies and 0.70 cts of diamonds Drop Length = 2" Width = 1 1/8" Total M...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, 10
Ruby 5.66 carats and Diamond 0.93 carats Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 0.4 cm Diameter: 4.0 cm "Talay" which simply means The Sea in Thai language explores the...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Burma A.G.L Certified Ruby and Diamond Chandelier Drop Earrings
Located in Bethesda, MD
A truly magnificent pair of oval ruby and diamond drop earrings, The earrings are a real show stopper with vivid red rubies and sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 kt white gold Diamond Dangle earrings studs with Rubies
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Offered are white gold hanging stud earrings with 12 pieces of brilliant cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.60 crt G/VS and 12 pieces of rubies approximately 0.60 crt on the front.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.10ct Ruby and 1.49ct Diamond 18k White Gold Floral Cluster Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
These ruby floral earrings are supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
49.89ct Natural Ruby & 11.95ct Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Specifications Item Code: SEE-111074 Metal: 18K White Gold Natural Ruby Weight: 49.89 Carats Natural Diamond Weight: 11.95 Carats Diamond Shapes: Marquise and Round Diamond Clarity:...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Clip-On Earrings Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond clip-on earrings feature a spray of custom cut marquise shape faceted Thai rubies of fiery color (7.80 carats).
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 1.39cts Ruby & 0.14cts Diamond Earring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made, RADIANT-SHAPED earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a RUBY gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds.
Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Carat White Gold Flower Ruby and Diamond Invisible Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby use 12.45 ct, Diamond 0.23 ct F VS quality, the setting made in 18k White gold
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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 1.08 ct F VS quality, the setting made in 18k White gold
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Baguette Diamond Solid 14k Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Gemstone Stud Earrings
Located in Jaipur, IN
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Gemstone Stud Earrings Fine Jewelry Details; Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gross Wt: 1.83 grm Gold Wt: 1.72 grm Ruby Wt; 0.18 cts Baguette Wt : 0.34 cts...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 5.00 Ct Rubies 3.00 Ct Natural Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Wearing red Burma Rubies and Diamonds earrings , can make a person feel confident , elegant and stylish.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Rubies and Diamonds Earrings 18 Kt White Gold Square sophisticated setting
Located in München, DE
The resulting octagonal shape is adorned with a mosaic of numerous diamonds and rubies, forming a dazzling pattern. The earrings feature 18 natural diamond baguettes and 68 brilliant...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
5.21 Total Carat Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
5.21 Total Carat Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold This gorgeous pair of Ruby earrings are sure to draw all eyes on you.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 5.96 carats with Diamond 2.55 carats Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 1.5 cm Total Weight: 8.01 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Dazzling Sunflowers No Heat Burmese Ruby and Diamond Studs
Located in New York, NY
Surrounding the rubies are 112 round diamonds, totaling 0.74 carats, meticulously set in the delicate flower petals.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Burmese Ruby and Diamond Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
These exquisite Burmese Ruby and Diamond earrings feature stunning oval-shaped rubies, each weighing approximately 0.90 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faraone Cabochon Ruby, Sapphire, and Diamond Heart Earring & Brooch Set
By Faraone
Located in New York, NY
The brooch, designed as two interlocking hearts, features a bold cabochon ruby and sapphire at the center, framed by rows of princess-cut rubies, sapphires, and brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Whimsical 14KT Gold Bee Stud Earrings with Rubies and Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Technical Specifications: 14KT Gold Weight: 2.516g Diamond Weight: 0.19ct Ruby Weight: 0.27ct
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Meghna Jewels 44.1ct Ruby 18k Gold Diamond Dangle Earrings, Modern
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-54X24 MM Total Weight-24.15 Gold Weight(Gms)-14.446 Diamond Wt(Cts)-4.42 Ruby Wt(Cts)-44.1
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Diamonds, Rubies, Blue Sapphires 18 Karat White Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, CE
Marvelous pair of earrings in 18k white gold structure, mounted in the upper part with a ribbon in white gold rubies and blue sapphires , and two drops of ruby and blue sapphire surr...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Carat White Gold Flower Ruby and Diamond Invisible Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby use 11.85 ct, Diamond 0.32 ct F VS quality, the setting made in 18k White gold The design of flower is very sweet and soft like the wind blow the petal of flower.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hand-Painted Agate, Ruby and Diamond 18k Gold Japanese-Inspired Drop Earrings
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Sculptural floral motifs and graceful pale-blue panels, while cascading fringes lend the earrings fluid movement.Round white diamonds provide brilliant contrast to the warm glow of o...
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Burma Red Ruby with Round Diamonds White Gold Earrings
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Oval Burma Red Ruby with Round Diamonds White Gold Earrings. Classic Design for this Earrings with a pair of Stunning Oval Red Ruby Faceted ct. 3.94 with Round Diamonds ct. 2.94 fo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,453Sale Price|20% Off
Unique Ruby Pink Sapphire Diamond White Gold Alatyr Star Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings White Gold 14 K (Matching Necklace and Ring Available) Diamond 2-Round 57-0,06-4/6A Diamond 16-Round 57-0,11-4/6A Ruby 16-Round-0,12 Т(4)/3C Pink Sapphire 32-Round-0,43 2/2C...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
18K Gold Unheated Burma Ruby & Sapphire & Sapphire Earrings with Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Gold Burma Ruby & Sapphire & Sapphire Earrings with Diamonds Main Stone Unheated Burma Sapphires - 11. 57 CT Unheated Burma Rubies & Sapphires & Emeralds - Total...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 2.08 Carat Burma Ruby Pigeon Blood And Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant pair of ruby and diamond earrings from Rewa Jewels is made in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Mughal Inspired Carved Emerald Ruby and Diamond Day and Night Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Mughal Inspired Carved Emerald Ruby and Diamond Day and Night Earrings A very rare and iconic pair of Cartier earrings set with carved emeralds, rubies, and diamonds The da...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k 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, F VS quality, the setting made in 18k White gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.20 carats with Diamond 0.26 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.4 cm Total Weight: 7.73 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was th...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Organic Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.88 carats with Yellow Sapphire 3.09 carats and Diamond 0.58 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 3.8 cm Total Weight: 13.95 grams "We first ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings Set in 18k Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 9.05 carats with Diamond 0.93 carat Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 2.2 cm Total Weight: 19.85 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Designer Nikabell 18K Gold Heart Cut Ruby and Diamond Earrings, 10ct
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Stunning earrings come in 18k gold with 4 pieces of Natural Rubies , in perfect heart cut , spectacular vibrant color , extra fine quality, only heated, of 10 carats, and 118 piece...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.19 carats and Diamond 3.59 carats Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.8 cm Length: 7.2 cm Total Weight: 24.52 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Ruby and Old European Cut Diamonds, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1920s Platinum Art Deco earrings with Old European Cut Diamonds with Rubies. The width is 1.20 inches. The total weight of the earrings is 15.48 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1920s 2.50 Carat Diamond Flower Earrings with Rubies
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Old European cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 2.50 carats and Rubies weighing approximately a total of 0.80 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Meghna Jewels 43.72ct Ruby 18k Gold Diamond Dangle Earrings, Modern
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-53X18 MM Total Weight-16.52 Gold Weight(Gms)-7.504 Diamond Wt(Cts)-1.36 Ruby Wt(Cts)-43.72
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Blue Sapphires, Emeralds, Ruby, Tanzanites & Diamonds Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Blue Sapphires, Emeralds, Rubies, Tanzanites & Diamonds Chandelier Dangle Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Total weight is 6.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.35 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K White Gold 0.24ct Diamond, Emerald, and Ruby Earrings MF25-012926
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Sparkling Diamond accents totaling 0.24 carats provide the perfect finishing touch.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Marquise Ruby 18K White Gold Diamond Floral Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Each earring is designed in a floral cluster motif, with diamonds encircling vivid rubies, while a suspended ruby drop adds graceful movement.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
4.07 Carat Ruby and Diamond Earrings In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant pair of ruby and diamond dangle earrings from Rewa Jewels is made in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
11.36 Carat Ruby And Diamond Earrings In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant pair of ruby and diamond dangle earrings from Rewa Jewels is made in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold GIA 20.65ctw Ruby Sapphire & Diamond Large Floral Statement Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (28) Natural Genuine Rubies - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Slightly Purplish Red Color - Clean Transparent Stones - Thailand- Heated - 7.5-9.5ctw (approx. bas...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Total weight is 11.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.90 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
DROP-Earrings 18K White Gold 20.50 CTW Sapphires, Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
The spectacular design terminates with a secondary pair of rich, saturated oval cabochon-cut rubies displaying a vivid, fiery purplish-red hue and totaling a massive 9.00 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, W...
Natural 1.41cts Ruby & 0.08cts Diamond Stud Earrings in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Specifications Dimensions: Gross Weight: 2.11 grams Gold Weight: 1.812 grams Gold Purity: 14K Gold Diamond Weight: 0.08 cts Ruby Weight: 1.41 cts SKU: FER11-SE-2836C-RUBY Follow ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
AIG Certified 10.00 Carat Burma Rubies 3.40 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
These exquisite earrings showcase the mesmerizing beauty of rubies and diamonds. Expertly designed, the rubies are delicately surrounded by dazzling diamonds, lending an elegant and ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
AIG Certified 5.20 Carats Burma Rubies 4.40 Carat Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Rubies and Diamonds earrings, in a glamour design, so elegant and chic style.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 7.25 carats with Diamond 0.69 carat Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.5 cm Total Weight: 7.93 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Leaf Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fashion leaf-shape earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with emeralds, rubies and sapphires and a branch of diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Ruby & Pave Diamond Ball Earrings Made in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:4.17g, Diamond:3.84ct, Silver:20.22g, Ruby:6.12ct Size- 60 -30 mm
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
8.5 Carat Ruby 14 Karat Gold Diamond Chain Drop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-89X22 MM Total Weight-14.17 Gold Weight(Gms)-11.634 Diamond Wt(Cts)-4.18 Ruby Wt(Cts)-8.5
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
French Diamond Ruby Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Starburst Earclip Earrings 1950s
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage French diamond, ruby, and emerald starburst earclip earrings crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, featuring a striking radiating design accented with approximately .24 carat tota...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,100Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold 1ct Oval Vivid Red Ruby & 0.40ct Diamond Stud Earring
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
Vintage Original 18k Gold And Silver Natural Diamond Ruby Decorated Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Totally is ruby 2.50 carat. Totally is rose cut diamond totally 0.40 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
1.85 cts tw Red Ruby Studs and Diamond Ear Climbers
By Leibish and Co. USA Inc
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with this beautiful pair of cushion-cut red ruby studs, perfectly complemented by dazzling diamond ear climbers.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage Style Red Pink Ruby Bead & Diamond Pave Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Tysons, VA
Details: Style: Vintage Style Gemstones: Ruby (Pebble Beads), Diamonds (Pave) Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Closure: Lever-Back Item Type: Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.
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