Unavailable|$5,400
1.08 Carat White Gold Round Diamond Solitaire Earrings with Screw Backs
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
One Pair Electronically Tested 14KT White Gold Cast & Assembled Diamond Solitaire Earrings Screw Backs Bright Polish Finish Good Condition One Prong Set Round Brilliant Cut Diamond ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$1,000
14k Yellow Gold and Diamond Star Dangle Earrings w/ Screw Backs
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Features a pair of Diamond Star Drop Earrings String of small stars set with pave diamonds Set in 14k Yellow Gold Gross Weight: 3.0 grams Length: 1-15/16" Marked "585" Reference Ite...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Screw Back Earrings
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
These beautiful earrings feature a 5mm rose cut Diamond. The total weight of both Diamonds is .65ctw. Cut/Clarity H-J/ SI Weight: 2.4 grams These earrings are in very good conditi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1960s Diamond Cluster Screw Back Earrings 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
The screw back design, crafted in 18 carat yellow gold ensure a secure fit, allowing these earrings to be worn with confidence.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Brilliant Cut Diamond Dangle Screw Back 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
These dangle earrings feature two brilliant Diamonds in each earring: one is .03ct and the larger is .33cts. Both earrings combined have a total weight of .72ctw. Grade: SI(1) G ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage Australian Opal and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Screw Back Earrings
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
These Opal earrings are quite lovely. The Australian Opal in each earring has beautiful colors which reflect many colors. Each Opal is 9x7mm in size and is surrounded by eight 1.7m...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.00ct Diamond Bezel Set Stud Earrings with Screw Backs in 18ct White Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
A beautifully bright and sparkly pair of Diamond stud earrings in 18ct White Gold with a secure and safe screw back, the perfect pair of earrings for those who like that extra securi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold 0.69 Carat Round-cut Diamond 5-Petal Flower Earrings Screw backs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Center Stone: 142 Round-Cut Natural Diamonds (OWLB - TTLC, SI1 - SI3) Diamond Total Weight: 0.69 Carat Gold Weight: 3.75 Grams Closure: Screw Back Our d...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
South Sea Pearl and Diamond Dior Tribales Style Ball Earrings Screw Back Studs
Located in Toronto, ON
These earrings are our take on the classic Dior Tribales Ball earrings. These 1.5 cm diameter South Sea Pearls sit under the earlobe white the diamond studded gold ball sits in front...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Silver 3.5 Carat Diamond Paste HUGE Screw Back Stud Earrings 925 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
A very special item for you to consider: STERLING SILVER HUGE 3.50 CARAT DIAMOND PASTE STUD EARRINGS DETAILS Material: 925/000 Sterling silver, heavy gauge Style: Classic Sparkling...
Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$1,100
0.48 Carat Diamond Screw Back Studs in 18 Carat Yellow Gold
By Cartmer
Located in Sydney, AU
0.48 Carat Diamond Screw Back Studs in 18 Carat Yellow Gold by Cartmer Jewellery 2 Diamonds totalling 0.48 carats FREE express postage usually 3-4 days Sydney to New York F...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,450
Lithos 18K Yellow Gold Cultured Black Tahitian Pearl Screw Back Earrings
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Lithos 18K Yellow Gold, Natural Color, Cultured, Black Tahitian Pearl Screw Back Earrings. The Pearls are 10.0 mm. The pearls are full and round.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$10,500
1.44 Carat Australian Black Opal, Diamond & 18k Gold Earrings
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
These lovely black opal and diamond screw-back earrings are just adorable. Elegance mixed with practicality, perfect for everyday wear and equally suited to go with your favourite wo...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Certified Vintage Tiffany & Co. Screw Back Diamond Earrings in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, England
Both earrings are secured to reverse with a post and screw back fitting.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Stud / Screw Back Earrings with Natural Emerald and Diamonds, 1920, USA
Located in Braintree, GB
Art Deco ladies stud / screw back earrings with natural emerald and diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Sold|$4,650
Diamond Three-Prong Screw Back Stud Earrings
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic 14k white gold round brilliant cut diamond three-prong screw back stud earrings totaling 1.60cttw.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Waltham Diamond Yellow Gold Screw Back Earrings
By Waltham
Located in Southampton, PA
Boasting fascinating arrangements of sparkling F-color diamonds of VVS clarity weighing in total 1.10 carats, these charming 18K yellow gold earrings draw you in with their concentri...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond Whimsical Platinum Screw Back Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Secure with Screw Backs. Stamped with Pat. 2208343. Remain in Excellent Condition.
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Starburst Earrings Clip-On Screw Back
Located in Webster, NY
These stunning screw back style clip on earrings are set in 18K Yellow Gold and feature approximately 1.09CTW of Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond Platinum Yellow Gold Screw Back Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
They weigh approx. 6.5 grams and measure approx. 1-inch long and 11 mm wide. These alluring earrings feature screw-backs, designed for both pierced and non-pierced ears and remain in...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Ruby Diamond Gold Screw Back Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Reminiscent of dainty flowers, these lovely earrings designed by Tiffany & Co. boast a delightfully feminine appeal. Made of 18K yellow gold, the earrings are decorated with 0.35 car...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hammered 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Screw Back Earrings
Located in Southampton, PA
Endearingly graceful and feminine, these splendid earrings are made of elegant 18K white gold and offer an exceptionally classy, tasteful look. The pair weighs eight grams in total a...
Diamond, White Gold
Edwardian Diamond Dangle Earrings Screw Backs 15K Platinum Topped ~1.13ctw
Located in Fairfield, CT
Edwardian Diamond Dangle Earrings Screw Backs 15K Platinum Topped ~1.13ctw These Edwardian-era drop earrings, dating to the early 1900s, showcase the refined elegance of the period.
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Screw Back Stud Earrings #19711
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Screw Back posts Approximate total diamond weight: .14 cts Diamond color: I Diamond clarity: I1 Weight: 0.6 g/ 0.4 dwt Hallmark: 585 Very good condition, professionally polishe...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Screw Back Stud Earrings #19181
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Screw Back posts Approximate total diamond weight: .14 cts Diamond color: I Diamond clarity: I1 Weight: 0.6 g/ 0.4 dwt Hallmark: 585 Very good condition, professionally polishe...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian European Diamond Platinum Antique Butterfly Screw-Back Stud Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.08 carats total - L color with VS2 clarity Prong set in a pierced butterfly motif baskets flush set with single cut diamo...
Diamond, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold 4 Prong Screw Backs Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold Diameter: 4.25 mm Weight: 1.03 gram One pair of 14K yellow gold diamond stud earrings with screw backs. The metal was tested and determ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Masriera Vintage Diamond Flower Enameled Yellow Gold Screw Back Earrings
By Masriera
Located in Southampton, PA
The vibrant enamel colors give an exceptionally eye-catching appeal to these vintage earrings designed by Masriera. The earrings are made of radiant 18K yellow gold and boast two gor...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.27ctw Round Diamond Stud Earrings 14k White Gold Screw Back
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 1.27ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - F - G Clarity - I2 Metal: 14k White Gold Weight: 1.1 Grams Stamps: 14k Closure: Stic...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Gentiane Diamond Pave Yellow Gold Dangle Screw Back Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Offering a gorgeously elegant look, these sublime earrings are presented by Cartier and splendidly crafted from luxurious 18K yellow gold. The earrings are decorated with scintillati...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold 4-Prong Screw Back 1.00ct Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
Metal Type: 14K White Gold Diameter: 5.05 mm Weight: 1.07 grams One pair of 14K white gold diamond stud earrings with screw backs. The metal was tested and determined to be 14K wh...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.77ctw Diamond Cluster Flower Stud Earrings 10k Yellow Gold Screw Back
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.63ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - J - L Clarity - VS2 - SI2 Please note there are surface reaching inclusions. - Natura...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 4-Prong Screw Back 1.03ct Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Unisex Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold Diameter: 5.15 mm Weight: 0.88 grams 14K Yellow Gold diamond stud earring with screw backs. The metal was tested and determined to be 1...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14kt Pearl Trilogy 1950s Screw Back Earrings
Located in Towson, MD
The stems have milgraining along the edges for a little more of that classic feel. These earrings contain the original screw backs but can be converted into another form for an add...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Emerald Yellow Gold Huggie Screw Back Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Alternately set against the elegant backdrop of 18K yellow gold, the resplendent diamonds and regal emeralds create a sublime visual effect in these gorgeous earrings. The pair is de...
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Pearl and Diamond 14K White Gold Screw Back Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 7.5 Grams Stone: Pearl (7 mm) & Approx 0.13 TCW (0.015 ct) Diamonds Measurements: 29.0 x 14.0 mm Hallmark: 14K ITEM #: BR-1069-101123-06
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Certified 2.67 Carat Platinum Art Deco OEC Diamond Stud Screw Back Earrings
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A spectacular pair of Art Deco diamond stud earrings. Showcasing two Old European Cut diamonds in diamond embellished coronet settings, complete with screw back fittings and modelled...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
0.86ctw Princess Diamond Stud Earrings 18k White Gold Screw Back Pierced IGI
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.86ctw Cut - Princess Color - E - F Clarity - I1 - I2 IGI - 32308296 Metal: 18k White Gold Weight: 1.2 Grams Stamps: 18k ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sterling Silver 2.0 Carat Black Diamond Classic Stud Earrings with Screw Backs
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless, these gorgeous .925 sterling silver solitaire stud earrings feature bold and beautiful heat treated, color enhanced black diamonds in a four prong setting. The ...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
Round Black Diamond Bezel Set Silver Solitaire Stud Earrings with Screw Backs
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless, these gorgeous .925 sterling silver solitaire stud earrings feature bold and beautiful heat treated, color enhanced black diamonds in a bezel setting. The earri...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
0.58ctw Diamond Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold Round Solitaire Screw Back Studs
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.58ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - J - K Clarity - VS2 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 1.1 Grams Stamps: 14k Closure: Th...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.50ctw Diamond Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold Round Solitaire Screw Backs Studs
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.50ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - J - K Clarity - I1 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 1 Gram Stamps: 14k Closure: Threa...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
.925 Sterling Silver 4.0 Carat Black Diamond Screw-Back Classic Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Add this stunningly unique diamond stud earrings to your jewelry collection and impress all your girlfriends. This beautiful pair of treated black studs are made from the finest .925...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
4.80ctw Green Tourmaline Diamond Flower Earrings 14k Gold Non Pierced Screw Back
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Tourmalines - Total Carats - 4.70ctw Cut - Oval Brilliant Color - Green - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.10ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - H -...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage White Gold Dual Pearl w/ Diamond Drop Screw On Back Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (4) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Shape - White Color with Light Pink Overtone - Excellent Luster - 8.1 to 8.6mm (approx.) (4) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Single Cut - Pr...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold
Round Black Diamond Bezel Set Silver Solitaire Stud Earrings with Screw Backs
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless, these gorgeous .925 sterling silver solitaire stud earrings feature bold and beautiful heat treated, color enhanced black diamonds in a bezel setting. The earri...
Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Mauboussin Black Mother of Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Screw Back Earrings
By Mauboussin
Located in Southampton, PA
This stunning vintage pair of earrings from Mauboussin features a splendidly imaginative design and eye-catching décor. The earrings are made of radiant 18K yellow gold and embellish...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Diamond Enamel 14K Gold Antique Painted Flower Screw-Back Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as highly rendered flowers with dimensional furling petals Painted with opaque matte maroon, white, and pink enamel Minimal loss - centering prong set old mine cut diamonds ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Sterling Silver 1.0 Carat Black Diamond Screw-Back 4-Prong Classic Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Comes as a pair and with a screw-back for a more secure fit. These earrings are sure to dress up any outfit of yours.
Diamond, Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
Round Diamond Earrings Pair with Screw Back Studs 2.5 Carat Platinum Si1 Clarity
Located in Aventura, FL
The lovely earrings fasten with screw-back clasps for secure wear.
Diamond, Platinum
Sterling Silver 1.0 Carat Black Diamond Screw-Back 4-Prong Classic Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Comes as a pair and with a screw-back for a more secure fit. These earrings are sure to dress up any outfit of yours.
Diamond, Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
14K White Gold Square Shaped Diamond Pave Cluster Stud Earrings in Screw Back
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
14k solid white gold set natural diamond cluster stud earrings. Handmade with a pointed edge, smooth bezel exterior, and secure screw-back closure.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
10K Yellow Gold 1.00 Cttw Round Diamond Classic Stud Earrings with Screw Backs
Located in New York, NY
Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: 2 Round-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: J-K Diamond Clarity: I2-I3 Diamond Weight: 1.0 cttw Diamond Setting Type: ...
White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow and White Gold Diamond and Grey Pearl Dangling Screw Back Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
The attractive design of this splendid pair of earrings boasts a nifty feel of prestigious elegance. The pair is beautifully crafted from a classy combination of shimmering 18K white...
Diamond, Gold
Black Diamond Stud Earrings, 14 Karat Gold Pierced Screw-On Backs 4.14 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Define your style with these sophisticated studs! Created in popular 14k white gold, this NEW set features two color-enhanced natural black diamonds. Four sturdy prongs hold each of ...
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Stud Earrings, 14 Karat Gold Pierced Screw-On Backs Round Cut 2.00 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Give her the gift of diamonds and watch her eyes sparkle! Fashioned in a classic stud style, these NEW 14k white gold earrings showcase radiant natural diamonds which are held in fou...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold 4.0 Carat Screw-Back 4-Prong Classic Black Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Add this stunningly unique diamond stud earrings to your jewelry collection and impress all your girlfriends. This beautiful pair of treated black studs are made from the finest 14k ...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k 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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