Vintage Style White Gold Ruby & Diamond Earrings
Located in San Francisco, CA
At the center of each earring is a rich red ruby weighing approximately 0.74ct each (1.48cttw) surrounded by a halo of fine white natural diamonds (1.01cttw) and an additional outer ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby, Diamond, Sapphire Half Hoop Gold Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Colorful half hoop earrings in which a row of rubies alternating with diamonds abuts a row of sapphires with diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,227Sale Price|20% Off
Classic Ruby Diamond White Gold Stud Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings White Gold 14 K Diamond 68-RND-0,16-G/VS1A Ruby 2-RND-0,007ct Weight 0,83 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based jewel...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central ruby surrounded by a frame of diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
12.06 Carat Oval Ruby Diamond Halo Ring in 14K Gold – 2.17 Carat Diamonds
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Details: • Center Stone: Natural Ruby • Shape: Oval Cut • Carat Weight: 12.06 carats • Accent Stones: Round Brilliant Diamonds • Total Diamond Weight: 2.17 carats • Metal: 14K ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Claw Linear Ruby Diamond Meghna Jewels Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
It's exquisitely framed in "Meghna Jewels" sparkling diamond signature claw pave arches. These earrings are handcrafted in 14K gold, sterling silver, 0.81 ct diamonds and 10.25 ct R...
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
$13,200 / item
Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Chandelier Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Total Weight-11.122 Gold Weight(Gms)-10.194 Diamond Wt(Cts)-1.6 Ruby Wt(Cts)-3.04
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$6,200 / item
Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Hoop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-26X7 MM Total Weight-7.716 Gold Weight(Gms)-6.966 Diamond Wt(Cts)-0.33 Ruby Wt(Cts)-3.42
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,670Sale Price / item|20% Off
Minimal Marquise Ruby Diamond Dangle Earrings Gift for Her in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Minimal Marquise Ruby Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18K Gold to make a statement with your look.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,380Sale Price / item|20% Off
18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Diamond Pave Snake Dangle Earrings for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Ruby Diamond Pave Snake Dangle Earrings for Her in 18K Gold to make a statement with your look.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,816Sale Price|20% Off
Minimal Marquise Ruby Diamond Dangle Earrings Gift for Her in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Minimal Marquise Ruby Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18K Gold to make a statement with your look.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Style Ballerina Halo Ruby & Diamond Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Contemporary Style Ballerina Halo Ruby & Diamond Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold A radiant display of contemporary elegance, these Oval Ruby Stud Earrings are masterfully crafted in ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$16,300 / item
Geode Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-58X31 MM Total Weight-31.278 Gold Weight(Gms)-13.144 Diamond Wt(Cts)-3.04 Geode Wt(Cts)-83.63 Ruby Wt(Cts)-4
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Gold Lotus Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-67X45 MM Total Weight-32.98 Gold Weight(Gms)-23.89 Silver Weight(Gms)-7.966 Diamond Wt(Cts)-1.49 Ruby Wt(Cts)-4.13
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
French Cut Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Earrings & Ring Jewelry White Gold Set
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Elevate Your Everyday Elegance with Our French Cut Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Jewelry Set, brilliantly crafted in luxurious 14K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Feminine and elegant earrings made of 18 karat (stamped) yellow gold set with tapered baguette rubies (total weight approximately 2.50 carats) and round brilliant cut diamonds (total...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,900 / set
Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Gross Weight :- 3.07 gm 14k White Gold Weight :- 2.43 gm Diamond Weight :- 1.7 ct. Ruby Weight :- 1.5 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Ruby, Diamond and Sapphire French Huggie Earrings
Located in Denver, CO
Each earring is set with ten single cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.50 carats in the middle, flanked on each side by ten round rubies and ten blue round sapphires set in 18kt w...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Doublet 41.00 Carats Rock Crystal Ruby Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
There are 0.60ct in Diamonds G SI. There are 41.00ct in Ruby & Rock Crystal.
Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$13,475Sale Price|20% Off
Red Ruby, Diamond and Enamel Drop Earrings
By Salavetti
Located in San Francisco, CA
The 18k white gold drop earrings feature two hexagonal cut vibrant red rubies, together weighing 2.96 carats, then set front, side and reverse with 250 round brilliant and baguette-c...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Cocktail ruby diamond earrings 14KT gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stunning gold earrings made with rubies and diamonds in 14KT gold, very unique style, omega backing.
$3,720Sale Price / set|20% Off
Art Deco Style Ruby & Diamond Halo Drop Earrings in 14kt White Gold Luxury Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your elegance with these Art Deco Style Ruby & Diamond Halo Drop Earrings in 14kt White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sparkling Oval Ruby Diamond Halo Stud Earrings Gift in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Sparkling Oval Ruby Diamond Halo Stud Earrings Gift in 14K Gold to make a statement with your look.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Timeless Octagon Cut Ruby Diamond Halo Stud Earrings Gift in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Timeless Octagon Cut Ruby Diamond Halo Stud Earrings Gift in 14K Gold to make a statement with your look.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Cut Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Stud Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elevate Your Everyday Elegance with Our French Cut Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Stud Earrings, brilliantly crafted in luxurious 14K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Estate 2.20ctw Oval RUBY & Diamonds 14K White Gold Cluster Post Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Timeless Vintage Cluster 2.20ctw Oval Red RUBY & Diamonds 14K White Gold Estate Stud Post Earrings, Ear Pendants.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$648Sale Price / set|20% Off
Oval Cut Natural July Birthstone Ruby Diamond Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Minimal Natural July Birthstone Ruby Diamond Stud Earrings in 14K Gold to make a statement with your look.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Oval Cut Ruby Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 14 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Deira, Dubai
Oval Cut Ruby Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 14 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry features oval cut ruby gemstone in center with diamonds encircling around the gemstone.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Oval Cut Ruby Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Deira, Dubai
Oval Cut Ruby Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry features oval cut ruby gemstone in center with diamonds encircling around the gemstone.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Stud Earrings, 3ct
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a ruby & Diamond gemstone. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean-like hue, mak...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Platinum 1.84 Carat Burma Ruby Diamond Swirl Earrings
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: New Composition: Platinum Primary Stone: Two Round Natural Burma Rubies Carat Weight: 1.84 Carats in Total GIA Number: 6491632646 View The GIA Report Accent Stone: Eighteen Roun...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$6,240Sale Price / set|20% Off
9.23 CTW Oval Ruby Diamond Floral Wedding Stud Earrings 10 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
9.23 CTW Oval Ruby Diamond Floral Wedding Stud Earrings 10 Karat White Gold features oval cut ruby and round cut diamonds halo around the emerald making a flower shape stud earrings.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Graff High jewellery white gold ruby & Diamond earrings
By Graff
Located in Addlestone, GB
Graff High jewellery Ruby and diamond studs. An impressive show of High jewellery from the jeweller Graff.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$9,799Sale Price / set|20% Off
6.06 CTW Natural Ruby Diamond Halo Women Stud Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
6.06 CTW Natural Ruby Diamond Halo Women Stud Earrings 14 Karat White Gold features oval cut ruby gemstone in center with halo of diamonds around making a dainty stud earrings.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Bubbles Ruby Diamond Platinum Stud Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Each earring showcases round-cut rubies, complemented by a brilliant-cut white diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 1.20 Carats 18 Karat White Gold 2.2 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Details: • Metal: 14K White Gold • Weight: 1.6 grams • Gemstones: 2 Round Rubies totaling approximately 0.94 carats • Diamonds: 22 Round Brilliant Diamonds totaling approximately...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.15ct. Natural Ruby Diamond Swirl Clip Earrings 14kt*
Located in New York, NY
Ruby swirl endless clip earrings. .65ct natural rubies, full brilliant cut clean clarity and transparent .50ct. natural round diamonds h color vs2 clarity. 14 karat white gold 8g...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,108Sale Price / set|20% Off
Genuine Ruby Diamond Halo C-Hoops Wedding Earrings Gift Made in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Ruby Diamond Halo C-Hoops Wedding Earrings Gift in 18K Gold to make a statement with your look.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Ruby Diamond Earrings 0.25ctw Rubies 0.19ctw Diamonds
Located in West Hempstead, NY
Discover the refined beauty of these 18kt Rose Gold Diamond and Ruby Earrings, featuring a sophisticated blend of 0.25 carats of rubies and 0.19 carats of GH color, SI clarity diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold
Hand Holding Ruby Diamond Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 4.5 Grams Earring Diameter: ~0.75" x 0.35" Diamond Count: 14 brilliant cut Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: SI1 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$904Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby & Diamond Dangle Earrings in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Ruby & Diamond Dangle Earrings in 14k White Gold Crafted in 14k white gold, these ruby and diamond earrings feature a graceful dangle design with round ruby tops, additional rou...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,016Sale Price|20% Off
Striking Ruby & Diamond Earrings in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Striking Ruby & Diamond Earrings in 14k White Gold Crafted in 14k white gold, these earrings feature round rubies totaling approximately 1.43 carats, accented by round diamonds ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$851Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby & Diamond Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Ruby & Diamond Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold Crafted in 14k white gold, these stud earrings feature 0.35 carats total weight of rubies arranged in a graceful three-station des...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Earrings / Double Clips
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with two Cabochon Rubies and Round Brilliant and Baguette cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 5.50 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18k Solid Gold Natural Ruby Diamond Dragonfly earrings
Located in Den Haag, NL
Radiant Gemstones: The combination of rubies and diamonds creates a harmonious balance of color and sparkle.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Natural Oval-Cut Ruby & Diamond Double Halo Studs in 18K Gold Contemporary Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Natural Oval-Cut Ruby & Diamond Double Halo Studs in 18K Gold Contemporary Style A radiant display of timeless elegance, these Natural Oval Ruby Double Halo Stud Earrings are masterf...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Contemporary Style Ruby Diamond Halo Drop Earrings with Loop Set in White Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
A radiant display of contemporary elegance, these Emerald Cut Ruby Diamond Loop Drop Earrings are masterfully crafted in cool, lustrous 18K white gold, designed with vivid emerald-cu...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$1,916Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby & Diamond Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Ruby & Diamond Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold Crafted in 14k white gold, these stud earrings feature vivid round rubies framed by delicate diamond halos.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
12 Mm Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, White Gold Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic tennis earrings in 9 kt white gold structure mounted with diamonds and rubies alternated and, in the final part, a pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, White Gold
14.23cts Ruby & Diamond 0.71cts Earring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Ruby : 14.23 carats Diamond : 0.71 carats Gold : 14.132 gm Follow us on Insta (divinejewellerylounge)
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
12.5 Mm Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fashion earrings in 9 kt rose gold earrings mounted with a flower of diamonds and a central ruby. Below, a pearl. Diamonds 0.20 ct Rubies 0.57 ct Pearls 5.30 gr Total Weight 6.70 gr ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These exquisite ruby and diamond halo earrings are crafted in warm 14K yellow gold and designed with timeless elegance.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Simple earrings in 14 kt rose gold structure mounted with a diamond and a ruby in the upper part; below, a pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Mm White Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, Platinum Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful earrings in platinum structure mounted with a ruby linked to a structure studded with diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Simple earrings in 14 kt rose gold structure mounted with a diamond and a ruby in the upper part; below, a pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with rubies for all the length and two leaves studded with diamonds, In the final part, a pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$2,738Sale Price|20% Off
Modern Precious Ruby Diamond Fabulous White Gold Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings White Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 48-RND-0,31-G/VS1A Ruby 12-0,6ct Weight 3.6 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Contemporary 18K Gold Ruby Diamond Chandelier Earrings, 9.55ct Ruby
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-92X27 MM Total Weight-20.13 Gold Weight(Gms)-16.836 Diamond Wt(Cts)-6.92 Ruby Wt(Cts)-9.55
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
Geoart Ruby, Diamond Stud Earrings 18k Yellow Gold
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, 10
Ruby 0.72 carat with Diamond 0.24 carat Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.1 cm Weight: 4.80 grams Uncompromisingly modern and exuding, the collection draws ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sweetie rose flower invisible set ruby & diamond earrings.
Located in New York, NY
Sweetie rose flower ruby and diamond earrings. Crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 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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