Dainty Teardrop Yellow Sapphire Diamond Huggie Earrings in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Teardrop Yellow Sapphire Diamond Huggie Earrings in 14K Gold to make a statement with your look.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Orange Natural Sapphire Diamond Huggie Earrings in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. These oval cluster earrings feature a central oval-cut natural diamond framed b...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov 0.93 Carat Total Sapphire & Diamond Huggie Earrings in White Gold
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A lovely pair of huggie earrings, featuring round cut sapphires weighing 0.63 carat total, set on a beautiful pavé design in between two rows of round brilliant cut diamonds weighing...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White 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
14KT White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Huggie Earrings – 0.88CT
Located in New York, NY
These 14KT white gold sapphire and diamond huggie earrings feature pear shaped sapphires totaling 0.88 carats, accented by 0.17 carats total weight of round cut diamonds along the fr...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
18KT Rose Gold Diamond & Pink Sapphire Wide Huggie Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These striking huggie earrings are crafted in luxurious 18KT rose gold and feature a bold wide design with alternating rows of round cut diamonds and princess cut pink sapphires.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1990s Cartier Huggie Earrings with Sapphires and Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Cabochon Sapphires and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Signed by Cartier Circa 1993 1/4 width x 3/4 inch diameter
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Diamond Sapphire 14 Karat White Gold Huggie Hoop Modern Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Crafted in luminous 14K white gold, these elegant diamond and sapphire huggie earrings offer a timeless yet versatile look.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Alternate Baguette Blue Sapphire & Round Diamond Huggie White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Inspired by the Art Deco period, these earrings features alternate baguette blue sapphire and round brilliant cut diamond, elegantly framed by a millgrain edge. The earrings are avai...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Pavé Huggie Earrings with 18KT White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Metal: 18KT White Gold Gemstones: Blue Sapphire, Diamond Blue Sapphire Weight: 1.72CT Total Weight Diamond Weight: 0.16CT Total Weight Style: Huggie Earrings Weight: 5.31 grams Condi...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Pave Sapphire & Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Gert Hellmuth Material: 18K white gold Sapphire: 98 round cut = 2.95cttw Diamond: 44 round brilliant cut = 0.45cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Weight: 12.29 grams
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18KT White Gold Blue Sapphire And Diamond Huggie Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Set in stunning 18KT white gold, these huggie earrings feature over 0.50CT-TW of glittering round brilliant cut diamonds, balanced perfectly by a 0.29CT-TW round cut sapphire set in ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
18K White Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Earrings create a subtle beauty while showcasing the colors of the natural precious gemstones and illuminating diamonds making a statement. Square cut blue sapphire earrings in 18K ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18k Yellow Gold 1.22ctw Sapphire & Diamond Cuff Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (10) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Channel Set - VVS2-VS2 Clarity - F/G Color - 0.50ctw (approx.) (12) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Round Brilliant Cut...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Rainbow Sapphire and Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 44 round cut = 0.13cttw Color: H Clarity: SI2 Sapphire: 10 princess cut = 0.70cttw Weight: 5.84 grams
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Natural Diamond Huggie Earrings in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
These sophisticated hoop earrings feature a vibrant alternating sequence of round-cut natural blue sapphires and brilliant natural diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Flower Pink Sapphire & Diamond Huggie Drop Earring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
These exquisite huggie earrings feature a blooming floral drop composed of four vibrant oval-cut natural pink sapphires, centered by a brilliant round natural diamond and framed in a...
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14...
Pink Sapphire Pave & White Diamond 18K Rose Gold Pave Huggie Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.40x1.20x1.70cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "60 White Diamonds 0.44 CT 214 Pink Sapphire 6.48 CT 18KR 12.63 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelr...
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Blue Sapphires White Diamond 14K White Gold Statement Huggie Hinge Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Crafted with precision, the earrings feature deep blue sapphires that exude sophistication and charm. The intricate design is both modern and elegant, making them a perfect accessory...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Huggie Earrings by Suzy Linda
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Looking for accent huggie hoops with attitude? These satin finish 18K Yellow Gold Little Huggie Hoop Earrings by Suzy Landa deliver the perfect pop of color and sparkle.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Everyday 14k White Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Huggie Hoops Earrings in 14K Gold to make a statement with your look.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Baguette Sapphire Diamond J Hoop Huggie Earrings 4.60ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
These estate earrings are crafted in 18K yellow gold and present a refined, dimensional look with strong color contrast and excellent presence on the ear. Each earring is channel set...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire Natural Diamond Halo Huggie Earrings in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. These oval sapphire drop earrings feature a classic halo-inspired cluster of ro...
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
18K Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire & Diamond Baguette Huggie Hoop Earrings for Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These huggie hoop earrings feature 6 baguette cut pink sapphire totaling 0.87 carats, set in rich 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These elegant huggie hoop earrings feature 2 emerald cut blue sapphires totaling 1.03 carats, set in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire & Diamond Baguette Huggie Hoop Earrings for Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These huggie hoop earrings feature 6 baguette cut pink sapphire totaling 0.87 carats, set in rich 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald-Cut Pink Sapphire & Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These elegant huggie hoop earrings feature 2 octagon cut pink sapphire 0.68 carats, set in rich 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Multicolor Rainbow Sapphire Huggie Hoop Solid Gold Earrings
Located in Fatih, 34
The Yuse Collection includes an assortment of necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings, each meticulously crafted to highlight the captivating colors of the sapphires. The harmoniou...
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Octagon Pink Sapphire & Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These elegant huggie hoop earrings feature 2 octagon cut pink sapphire 0.68 carats, set in rich 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Shape Blue Sapphire 14K White Gold Diamond Halo Huggie Statement Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
These sophisticated earrings are crafted with classic style in mind. Each earring features a striking blue sapphire, set within a detailed, white gold frame. The gemstones are oval-s...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 2.16 carats Ceylon Pink Sapphire & Diamonds Huggie Hoop Earring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Pink Sapphires Huggie Hoop Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphires White Diamonds Cluster Pave Set 14K White Gold Huggie Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Enhance your elegance with these stunning earrings crafted in 14k white gold. Featuring 2.2 carats of pear-cut blue sapphires, these earrings captivate with their vibrant hue. Accent...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Dark Light Hue Blue Sapphire Cluster Diamonds Pave White Gold Huggie Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
These exquisite earrings feature a stunning design with intricate detailing. The earrings showcase a beautiful arrangement of blue sapphires, elegantly intertwined with shimmering di...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Modern Blue Sapphire Diamond Huggie Stud Earrings Gift in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Modern Blue Sapphire Diamond Huggie Stud Earrings Gift in 14K Gold to make a statement with your look.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Everyday 1.26 Ct Sapphire & Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings Gift in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These elegant huggie hoop earrings feature 2 square cut blue sapphire totaling 1.26 carats, set in rich 14k white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Octagon Pink Sapphire & Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These elegant huggie hoop earrings feature 2 octagon-cut pink sapphires totaling 0.73 carats, set in rich 14k White gold.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire Shine 14K (18K Custom) Yellow Gold Diamond Huggie Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Sapphire Shine 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Huggie Earrings are a striking blend of luxury and elegance.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Angara Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These elegant 14k solid gold huggie hoop earrings are secured with hinged clip closures.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Pink Sapphire and Diamond Huggie Hoop Earring for Women in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Pink Sapphire and Diamond Huggie Hoop Earring in 18K Gold to make a statement with your look.
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Sapphire Emerald Diamond Huggie Earrings 13.40ct
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautiful pair of vintage earrings circa the 1990s, crafted in 18K yellow gold with a rich, jewel-toned presence and a wonderfully dimensional design. Each earring is centered by a...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Three Row Sapphire and Diamond Huggie Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Style: Huggie Earrings Gemstone: 30 Sapphires Total Sapphire Weight: ~0.50 ct.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Floral Drop Huggie Earrings in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These Handcrafted drop hoop earrings featuring 10 oval & square cut blue sapphire totaling 4.39 carats, set in rich 18k white gold. Sapphire measuring 4 X 5, 2.5 mm in size, arranged...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold 0.28 Carat Diamonds and 1.84 Carat Pink Sapphire Huggie Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Type: Earrings Hight:18 mm Width:4.7 mm Metal: White Gold Metal Purity: 18K Hallmarks: 18K Total Weight: 5.1 Grams Stone Type: 0.28 Ct Diamonds VS2 G-F 1.84 CT Natural Pink Sapphire ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire
Estate 18K Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Rosetta Huggie Earrings 17.56ctw F Vs+
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Classic and timeless, these impressive Rosetta-style earrings are crafted in rich 18K yellow gold. At the center of each rests a deep, velvety blue oval cabochon sapphire of remarkab...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.7 Ct Natural Blue Sapphire & 0.75 Ct Diamond Huggie/Drop Earrings 14Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 0.7 Ct Natural Blue Sapphire and 0.75 Ct Diamond Huggie Earrings 14 Karat Gold A fabulous pair of earrings with an enormous amount of look and sparkle!
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 1 Ct Pear-Shaped Blue Sapphire & Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These elegant huggie hoop earrings feature 2 pear cut blue sapphires totaling 1 carat, set in rich 18k white gold. each sapphire measuring about 5 x 3 mm, accented by sparkling round...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.49 Ct Multi-Color Sapphires 1.10 Ct Diamonds 18K Rose Gold Huggie Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Height: 20 mm Width: 15.5 mm Metal:18K Rose Gold Hallmarks: 18K Total Weight: 8.9 Grams Stone Type: 3.49 CT Natural Multicolor Sapphi...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1.48 Ct Blue Sapphire & Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings Gift in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These elegant huggie hoop earrings features 2 square cut blue sapphires totaling 1.48 carats set in solid 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Pear Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These elegant huggie hoop earrings feature 2 pear cut blue sapphire totaling 0.82 carats set in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Pear Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These elegant huggie hoop earrings feature 2 pear cut blue sapphire totaling 0.82 carats set in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.55 Ct Blue Sapphire & Diamond Floral Drop Huggie Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These elegant drop hoop earrings feature 10 oval and square cut blue sapphires totaling 4.55 carats, set in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
MATTIOLI 18K Yellow Gold Italian Orange Sapphire Diamond Circle Huggie Earrings
By Mattioli
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A very pretty pair or circle earrings by Italian designer, Mattioli. They are crafted in 18K yellow gold and set with approximately 1ctw in G-H color Vs1-2 clarity round diamonds as...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Skinny Square Huggie Earrings with Three Diamond Baguettes
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Add a bit of luxury to your classic huggie with a new square format. These Square Huggie Earrings come in various colors, set in solid 14k yellow gold. Can’t find a color you like? P...
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Small Sapphire Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings in 18kt Solid White Gold For Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Small Diamond And Sapphire Huggie Hoop Earrings in 18K Gold to make a statement with your look.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Charm Huggie Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Sapphire Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Charm Huggie Earrings feature a classic and elegant circle design, adorned with natural diamonds set in 14K yellow and white gold.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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Pave Set Blue Sapphire & Diamond Statement Huggie Hoop Earrings 14k Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Handmade Sapphire Natural Diamond Statement Clip On Earrings 14k Rose Gold features art deco style processed synthetic sapphire set with natural diamonds pave set in the statement cl...
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Baguettes Cross Huggie Small
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Add a bit of luxury and edginess to your classic huggie with a new square format. These Cross Huggie Earrings come in two sizes, set in solid 14k yellow gold. Can’t find a color you ...
Sapphire, 14k 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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