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 0.41 ct Pearls 5.30 gr Total Weight 6.70 gr ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
David Webb Certified Unheated Burmese Ruby & Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Details Designer: David Webb Metal: 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Gemstones: Rubies: Cabochon-cut Diamonds: Round brilliant-cut Design: Circular motif with ruby center and diamond ha...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Coral, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a ruby in the upper part; in the middle, diamonds and a ruby and, as pendant, a coral.
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Stud Earrings
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing stud 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
14 Mm White Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, Platinum Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing earrings in platinum structure mounted with three rubies in the upper part; in the middle, diamonds and, a pendant, a pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Coral, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Dangle earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a ruby in the upper part; in the middle, a structure mounted with four rubies in the central part surrounded by di...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
12 Mm White Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, Platinum Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing earrings in platinum structure mounted with diamonds in the upper part; in the middle, a ruby and, as pendant, a pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Gorgeous GIA Burma Pigeon's Blood Ruby & Diamond Earrings
Located in San Francisco, CA
The classic design earrings feature two striking oval-shaped Burma rubies, which weigh 3.85 carats together, surrounded by 16 sparkling round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$748Sale Price|25% Off
Plum Blossom Sakura Flower Ruby Diamond Stud Earrings 18k Rose Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Plum Blossom Sakura Flower Ruby Diamond Stud Earrings 18k Rose Gold Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping!
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Intertwined Snake 14 Karat Ruby Diamond Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These Intertwined Snake Studs are handmade in 14-karat gold earrings, has .11 carats rubies that are set with 1.9 carats of glittering diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Elegant 14K Gold Ruby & Diamond Linear Drop Earrings
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Blending timeless sophistication with modern movement, each earring gracefully extends to a elegant 1.75-inch length.At the crown and the base, 2.00 carats of vibrant, rich red rubie...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Stud Earrings
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing stud 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
Turquoise, Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fashion earrings in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with rubies and a diamond in the upper part. As pendant, an heart turquoise.
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Amethysts, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central amethyst surrounded by a frame of rubies and diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
18K White Gold Amethyst Ruby Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
These 18K White Gold earrings, offered by Claris-A, feature a floral cluster top set with four oval rubies and four round amethysts, arranged around small brilliant-cut diamonds in a...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold Natural Ruby Diamond Huggies Pendant Necklace Earrings Ring Set
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold natural ruby diamond huggies pendant necklace earrings ring set.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jean Vitau 18k Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Earrings
By Jean Vitau
Located in New York, NY
Signed "Jean Vitau," this set of earrings feature an 18k yellow gold surrounded by 10 carat round-cut ruby reds and 1 carat round-cut white diamonds. Together, they weigh 32.7 grams ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$3,088 / item
Ruby, Diamond, and White Gold Lever Back Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The two eye clean oval cut rubies are prong set. The 50 side diamonds are set micropave and range from a minimum color of G to a maximum color of F; the side diamonds range in clarit...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Retro Ruby Diamond Two Color Gold Scroll Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Retro modern swirl earrings in 14K pink gold, synthetic rubies (which were widely used at the time), and diamonds. 12 pinky-red synthetic rubies border the scroll and end in a...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$23,500 / item
29.98 Carat Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
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
Shy 2.0ctw Oval Red Ruby & Diamonds 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Stud Post Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cluster Shy 2.0ctw (1.93ct) Oval Red RUBY & Diamonds 14k Yellow Gold Estate Stud Post Earrings, Ear Pendants.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Dangle Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Dangle earrings inn 14 kt white gold structure mounted with diamonds for all the lenght and, as pendant, a structure mounted with diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
12 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 white pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose 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 white pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Amber, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fashion flower earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a flower of amber and, on ot, a flower studded with a central diamond surrounded by rubies. This elegant o...
Amber, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Stud Earrings
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing stud 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
Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Stud Earrings
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing stud 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
Ruby Diamond Pink Sapphire Precious White Gold Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Yellow Gold 14 K Ring (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 2-RND-0,12-F/VS2A Diamond 10-RND-0,2-F/VS2A Ruby 140-2ct Pink Sapphire 84-2,08ct Pink Sapphire 76-1,1ct Weight 11.37 grams...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
$5,500 / set
Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Gold Chain Loop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat gold, these earrings are hand set with 1.40 carats ruby and .50 carats of sparkling diamonds. Available in Rose, Yellow and White gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
$14,500 / item
54.0 Carat Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-55X19 MM Total Weight-19.96 Gold Weight(Gms)-8.812 Diamond Wt(Cts)-1.74 Ruby Wt(Cts)-54.0
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Ruby Diamond Earring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Rose Cut Ruby 13.17 carats Round Diamonds 1.69 carat 18K Rose Gold 21.04 grams
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,900 / item
18 Karat Gold Ruby Diamond Pear Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-13X11 MM Total Weight-4.25 Gold Weight(Gms)-2.858 Diamond Wt(Cts)-0.26 Ruby Wt(Cts)-6.7
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
4.1 Carat Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-48X13 MM Total Weight-7.83 Gold Weight(Gms)-6.786 Diamond Wt(Cts)-1.12 Ruby Wt(Cts)-4.1
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing dangle earrings in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a drop ruby and diamonds in the upper part.As pendant, a pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Meghna Jewels Claw Single Drop Earrings Ruby Diamonds
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted in 18K gold, sterling silver and highlighted in signature diamond pave arches. Composition 18K Gold .65 grams Sterling Silver 6.18 grams Ruby 9.15 ct Diamonds .55 ct ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Ruby Diamond Gold Flower Cluster Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's Ruby and diamond cluster 18k yellow gold clip post earrings.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$1,850 / set
Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Heart Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Gross Weight - 1.64 Gram Material - 14K Yellow Gold Gemstone - Ruby Gemstone Weight - .55 carat Diamond Weight - .55 carat Gemstone size - 5*3 mm Gemstone shape - Oval Di...
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Ruby Diamond Meghna Jewels Claw Half Moon Studs
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
It is hand set in 16.0-ct ruby & .67 ct of sparkling diamonds in signature pave arches.
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
3.55 Carat Ruby Diamond White Gold Dangle Earrings
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These earrings have 2 Natural Oval Cut Rubies that weigh 2.05 Carats. They are surrounded by 134 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 1.50 Carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Turquoise, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Dangle earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with leaves studded with diamonds and rubies and, as pendant, a flower of turquoise paste.
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$3,500 / set
Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Gold Flower Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size: 14X14 MM Gold Weight(Gms)-2.551 Diamond Wt(Cts)-.48 Ruby Wt(Cts)-1.39
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with rubies; in the middle, leaves studded with diamonds and, as pendant, a pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$14,500 / item
85.52 Carat Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-57X23 MM Total Weight-27.36 Gold Weight(Gms)-9.994 Diamond Wt(Cts)-1.31 Ruby Wt(Cts)-85.52
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$6,500 / item
Carved Cameo Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-36X22 MM Total Weight-9.46 Gold Weight(Gms)-5.663 Diamond Wt(Cts)-0.63 Ruby Wt(Cts)-0.11 Cameo Wt(Cts)-18.25
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-15X15 MM Total Weight-6.55 Gold Weight(Gms)-5.798 Diamond Wt(Cts)-0.41 Ruby Wt(Cts)-3.35
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
RUCHI Ruby & Diamond White Gold Chandelier Dangle Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold. Ruby-14.01ct Total Weight. Diamond- 1.40ct Total Weight.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
.60 Carat Red Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby and diamond earrings. 2 oval rubies, each with 3 single cut accent diamonds set in 14k yellow gold. 2 oval natural red rubies, SI approx. .60cts 6 single cut diamonds, H VS a...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rubies, Diamonds, Pearls, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a flower of diamonds and a central ruby in the upper part. In the middle, a pearl and, below, a ruby and a rain ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s Mystery-Invisibly Set Ruby Diamond Clover 18K Gold Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18K Rose & Yellow Gold Mystery (Invisible) Set Ruby & Diamond Clover Flower Earrings, Circa 1950s These spectacular vintage ruby and diamond flower earrings showcase one of ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,650 / item
5.98 Carat Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-19X14 MM Total Weight-6.304 Gold Weight(Gms)-4.992 Diamond Wt(Cts)-0.59 Ruby Wt(Cts)-5.98
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fashion butterfly shape earrings in 14 kt rose gold structure studded with diamonds on the wings; a ruby as eye and a pearl as body.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14K White Gold Ruby Diamond Teardrop Earrings, 4.40ct
Located in Houston, TX
These teardrop shape earrings are made in 14K white gold and feature 60 rubies weighing 2.29 carat. Along with 70 round diamonds weighing 2.11 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Judith Ripka 18k Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Earrings
By Judith Ripka
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Judith Ripka 18K Yellow Gold Earrings Ruby and Diamond Diamonds: 2.74ctw SKU: JR01037 Retail price: $21,000.00
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Topazs, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retrò dangle earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with leaves studded with rubies at the top, silver leaves studded with diamonds in the middle and a topaz drop a...
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$4,500 / item
Tourmaline Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-17X12 MM Total Weight-6.121 Gold Weight(Gms)-4.825 Diamond Wt(Cts)-0.48 Ruby Wt(Cts)-0.43 Tourmaline Wt(Cts)-5.57
Diamond, Tourmaline, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Rainbow Moonstone Ruby Diamond Meghna Jewels Flame Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
See other matching pieces that compliments with Flame Collection. 18K gold - 1.45 grams Sterling Silver - 11.7 grams Rainbow Moonstone - 33.0 ct, White Diamonds - 1.32 ct Ruby 6.2...
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold, St...
Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with rubies; in the middle, leaves studded with diamonds and, as pendant, a pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Magnesite, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold Flower Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fashion earrings in 9 kt rose gold structure mounted with a flower of diamonds with a central ruby. Below, a magnesite. Diamonds 0.20 ct Rubies 0.55 ct Magnesite 4.40 gr - 12 mm Tota...
$5,650 / set
Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition 14K Yellow Gold 4.07 grams 0.62 Carat Ruby 0.35 Carat Diamond Size : 16 x 10 mm
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$8,900 / item
Bloom Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Gold Weight(Gms)-8.63 Diamond Wt(Cts)-.41 Ruby Wt(Cts)-3.71
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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