Pearls Rubies Diamonds Rose Gold and Silver Earrings
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fabulous 14 kt rose gold and silver dangle earrings, embellished with natural pearls rubies and antique cut diamonds Diamonds ct 0.1 Rubies ct 2.93 Pearl 1.97 g Total weight g 8.3 ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
18KT White Gold Ruby & Diamond Floral Earrings – RUBDER0820 IGSA
Located in New York, NY
18KT white gold floral earrings feature 2.36 carats of natural pear-shaped rubies arranged in a delicate flower design. Their rich red hue is beautifully accented by 0.30 carats of n...
Diamond, Ruby
Enamel Bakelite Hand Painted Emerald Ruby Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18-karat gold & sterling silver, these earrings are set with .66 carats emerald, ruby and 1.75 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the la...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
$2,100Sale Price|40% Off
Appraised Ruby Diamond Earrings 18K White Gold 1.60ctw Pear Rubies
Located in West Hempstead, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with these exquisite 18kt White Gold Ruby and Diamond Earrings. Featuring a stunning combination of 1.60 carats of natural pear-shaped rubies and 0.08...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Ruby Diamond Halo 14 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings Gift All Tariffs Paid
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Oval Ruby Diamond Halo 14 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings Gift All Tariffs Paid These exquisite earrings showcase a classic halo design centered around a pair of deep red oval-cut rub...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$22,400Sale Price|20% Off
Burma Ruby Diamond Gold Earring and Necklace Suite
Located in New York, NY
To give these earrings more contrast, the diamonds where set in white gold while the rubies are set in yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,080Sale Price / set|20% Off
Oval Ruby Diamond Halo 18 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings Gift All Tariffs Paid
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Oval Ruby Diamond Halo 18 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings Gift All Tariffs Paid These exquisite earrings showcase a classic halo design centered around a pair of deep red oval-cut rub...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,260Sale Price / set|20% Off
Floral Ruby & Diamond Drop Earrings with Lever-Back Closure 18k Two Tone Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These Floral Ruby & Diamond Drop Earrings with Lever-Back Closure 18k Two Tone Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 4.56ct Unheated Burma Ruby & Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
Each ruby is surrounded by meticulously matched white diamonds, forming a fluid vertical design that dances with light at every angle.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
14K White Gold Ruby & Diamond Earrings 2.90CT Rubies & 1.25CT Diamonds ISTJ
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 14K white gold, these stunning earrings feature 2.90ct of vibrant rubies accented by 1.25ct of sparkling diamonds for the perfect balance of brilliance and sophistication.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$312Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby diamond Earring Certified Natural Ruby 925 Sterling Silver Earring
Located in Delhi, DL
------------------------------------------------- *DETAILS- ------------------------------------------------- - Silver Purity: 925 Sterling Silver -Silver color- Oxidized silver ---...
Ruby, Diamond, Sterling Silver
An Exquisite Elephant-Inspired Earring Adorned with Rubies & Diamonds
Located in Jaipur, IN
Intricate detailing, elegant proportions, and exceptional gemstone setting make these earrings a true statement piece. 14KT Gold Diamonds 1.95 Cts Ruby 7.42 Cts
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby & Diamond earrings Halo earrings 14KT yellow gold NATURAL RUBY
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Matching pair of ruby earrings made with natural red rubies and natural diamonds in 14KT yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco inspired ruby diamond cluster stud platinum earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Encircling each ruby, sixteen round diamonds totaling approximately 1.60 carats form a dazzling halo of light.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Modern Double Open-Frame Pear-Cut Ruby & Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Modern Double Open-Frame Pear-Cut Ruby & Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold A radiant display of contemporary elegance, these Pear Ruby Drop Earrings are masterfully crafted in ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Vintage Ruby & Diamond 14k Yellow Gold French Back Earrings
Located in Montgomery, AL
Marquis-cut rubies radiate around delicate diamond-set ribbons, creating a lively floral silhouette with striking movement.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.10ct. Natural Ruby Diamonds Designer Clip Earrings 14kt IJM*
Located in New York, NY
Asscher cut rubies and diamonds designer clip earrings. 1ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
TIFFANY & CO. Victoria Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Earrings.GIA
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
These gorgeous Tiffany & Co. earrings from the exquisite Victoria Collection are crafted in platinum and set with a round-cut bright red Burma rubies weighing an estimated 1.10 carat...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby Diamonds Earrings Dangle Circle 14 Karat Gold Natural*
Located in New York, NY
Mod Deco Circular Dangle Ruby & Diamonds .50ct. Natural Red Round Rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural 1.75cts Ruby & Diamond 0.13cts Earring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Ruby : 1.75 carats Diamond : 0.13 carats Gold : 4.384 gm Follow us on Insta (divinejewellerylounge)
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$612Sale Price|20% Off
Vivid Ruby & Diamond Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vivid Ruby & Diamond Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold Crafted in 14k white gold, these stud earrings feature rubies totaling 0.63 carats total weight, each surrounded by a halo o...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Classic Ruby Diamond 18K Rose Gold Earrings for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings 18K Rose Gold Diamond 50-RD-0,41 ct Ruby 8-0,3 ct Weight 4,33 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based jewellery bran...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Seaman Schepps Cabochon Ruby Diamond Earrings in 18K Gold
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Each ruby is embraced by sculptural gold prongs, with a narrow band of brilliant-cut diamonds set between them, offering a precise line of light against the velvety red.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,512Sale Price|20% Off
Classic Ruby & Diamond Drop Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Classic Ruby & Diamond Drop Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold These elegant drop earrings are crafted in 14k yellow gold and feature vivid pear-cut rubies totaling 2.73ctw.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
13.53 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Chandelier Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond chandelier earrings from Rewa.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mystery-Set Detachable Ruby, Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Each earring features a sculptural ribbon motif of invisibly set rubies, dramatically outlined by brilliant-cut diamonds, descending into a pear-shaped drop of similarly set rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14k White Gold Ruby, Diamond and Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A refined pair of drop earrings, each crafted in 14k white gold, featuring cabochon-cut rubies weighing 2.62 carats total. Accented with round white diamonds totaling 0.06 carats.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Ruby Diamond Earrings 14k Gold 1.25 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These Beautiful Natural Untreated Finely Faceted Quality Ruby and Diamond Halo Earrings are crafted to showcase elegance and timeless style Each earring features a finely faceted na...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Large ruby diamond earrings 14KT white gold cocktail earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Large diamond earrings with stunning red rubies in the center made in 14KT white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Certified 15.00 Carats Burma Rubies Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite pair of earrings with a exclusive design, so unique and elegant , by Italian designer, in 18k gold with 2 natural Burma rubies in oval cut of 15,00 carats, fine quality,...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ruby, Diamond & Black Enamel Hoop Earrings, 3.19ct
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
The vibrant rubies are beautifully accented by 0.54 carats of pavé-set diamonds.
Ruby, Diamond, Enamel, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Clip on Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Clip on Earrings These elegant Van Cleef & Arpels clip-on earrings showcase a central cabochon ruby, framed by a stunning arra...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Elegant Ruby & Diamond Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Elegant Ruby & Diamond Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold Crafted in 14k white gold, these stud earrings feature pear-shaped rubies totaling 0.68 carats total weight, each framed b...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural 1.73cts Ruby & Diamond 0.28cts Earring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Ruby : 1.73 carats Diamond : 0.28 carats Gold : 1.768 gm Follow us on Insta (divinejewellerylounge)
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural 6.48cts Ruby & Diamond 1.07cts Earring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an RUBY gemstone set with a halo sparkling diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$3,669Sale Price|20% Off
Every Day Studs Ruby Diamond 14K Gold White Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings 14K Diamond 32-RND-0.047 ct-I/I1A Diamond 32-RND-0.22 ct-I/I1A Ruby 2-1,4 ct Weight 3.97 grams
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
12.37 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Chandelier Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond chandelier earrings from Rewa.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,204Sale Price / set|20% Off
Modern 14k Yellow Gold Emerald-Cut Ruby & Diamond Drop Stud Earrings for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your elegance with these Modern 14k Yellow Gold Emerald-Cut Ruby & Diamond Drop Stud Earrings . Featuring a total ruby weight of 3.02 carats and diamond accents weighing 0.11...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Sterling Silver Ruby Diamond Drop Earrings, 2.38ct
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of pave`-set, round-cut diamonds set in sterling silver with a faceted, pear-shaped ruby on the post also surrounded by diamonds and a Burmese ruby bead dangling from the bott...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
6.45 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Chandelier Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond chandelier earrings from Rewa.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Burmese Ruby Diamond Cluster Earrings Platinum PT950 12.25 Carats
Located in Great Neck, NY
A magnificent pair of Platinum Burmese Ruby & Diamond 3-Dimensional Cluster Flower Earrings, showcasing a total of 12.25 carats of exceptional gemstones.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Gold
Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Tennis Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Dangle earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a ruby and two diamonds for all the length and, as pendant, a pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
18K White Gold Floral Rubies & Diamond Clip On Earrings.
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
These remarkable ruby and diamond earrings showcase a captivating combination of colors and craftsmanship.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Invisible Set Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Bombé Earclips Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These earrings feature invisible-set square shaped rubies of a vivid pinkish-red color, encircled by round diamonds, set in yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$2,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Art Deco Style Heart-Shaped Ruby & Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These Art Deco Style Heart-Shaped Ruby & Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings 18k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Dangle earrings in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with diamonds in the upper part; in the middle, a ruby and, as pendant, a white pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Every Day Pink Sapphire Ruby Diamond Earring For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings (Matching Ring Avaliable) White Gold 14K Weight 10.20 grams Diamond 152-Bril.Cut-0.45 ct H/SI2 Pink Sapphire 8-1.68 ct Pink Sapphire 28-0.49 ct Ruby 2-0.42 ct Ruby 22...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
Emilio Jewelry 3.45 Carat Unique Ruby Diamond Stud Earrings
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Approx total weight:3.45ct Rubies: Gorgeous Rich blood red 2.26ct Diamond weight: 1.19ct Diamond Color: E-F Diamond Clarity: Vvs Cut: Excellent As noted we are vetted and rated a T...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Coral, Onyx, Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Below, a white gold structure studded with a ruby and diamonds. As pendant, a drop coral Diamonds 0.80 ct Rubies 1.36 ct Coral 6.60 gr Onyx 0.50 gr Total Weight 17.00 gr RF +RGFA RK....
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s 14k Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Lever Back Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a beautiful pair of ruby and diamond earrings made in 14k yellow gold, from the 1980s.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,049Sale Price|20% Off
Timeless Ruby Diamonds White Gold Stud Earrings for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings White Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 34-RND57-0,16-4/4A Ruby 26-RND-0,16 Т(5)/2 Ruby 2-RND-0,45 Т(5)/5A Weight 1,42 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Sw...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Coral, Emerald, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing 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 wi...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Ruby & Diamond Oval Drop Earrings In 14K Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Command attention with these striking Ruby and Diamond Statement Earrings. Blending bold modern geometry with vintage-inspired craftsmanship, these oversized drops feature a large, s...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
$2,799 / item
Fashion Ruby Diamond White 18k Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 18 K Diamond 4-0,06 ct Ruby 1-0,46 ct Діамант 5-Кр57-0,05-Gcz/6A Рубін 8--смараг-0,43 Т(5)/3A Size 7 US Weight 3,02 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Two-Tone 14K Ruby & Diamond Floral Drop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
A refined vintage pair crafted in two-tone 14K gold, these elegant drop earrings feature a sculpted floral ribbon motif accented by bright white diamonds. Each earring suspends a pea...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Kavant & Sharart Origami Ruby, Diamond Earrings 18K White Gold
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, 10
Ruby 2.71 carats with Diamond 0.20 carat Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 2.6 cm Weight: 7.92 grams The ancient Japanese tradition of paper folding has...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 14.68 Star Ruby Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1940's ruby and diamond dangle earrings. Two GIA certified round rubies set in platinum with 2 pear shaped diamonds at top and 22 round and step baguette diamonds. 2 pear s...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
【Jādora】Type A Jadeite Pearl Ruby Diamond Drop Earrings
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Above, a lustrous round pearl anchors the composition, joined by a flourish of pavé-set natural diamonds and a vivid pear-cut ruby. Crafted in 18K white gold, the earrings measure 2...
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Ruby, White Gold
Earrings 8 Heart Cut Rubies, Diamonds, 18 Carat Gold
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Superb pair of earrings in 18-carat white gold set with 8 heart-cut rubies totaling approx. 4 carats, surrounded by a pavement of diamonds approx. 1 carat. earring size: approx. 1.60...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Ruby Diamond Necklace Earrings Set Chandelier Design Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond necklace and earrings chandelier set is constituted by faceted heated rubies of homogeneously brilliant quality, especially cut from larger Mozambique rough to o...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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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