c2002 Tiffany & Co Vannerie Diamond Stud Earrings 18k White Gold Signed Jewelry
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Chic and stylish pair of vintage Tiffany & Co diamond Vannerie stud earrings crafted in 18k white gold (circa 2002).
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Diamond Leaf Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Diamond Leaf Earrings feature 42 brilliant diamonds totaling 1.50 carats in F-G color with VVS clarity.
Diamond
26612 Tiffany & Co T1 18k Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Open Hoop Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany 18k yellow gold earrings weighs together 9.27g All round pave diamonds, total weighs 0.48ct Diamond F color VS1 clarity Earrings measures 22mm x 20mm wide Tiffany butterfly ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1985 Amethyst Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Ear-Clip Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering round shaped amethyst cabochons measuring 10.0 mm round Transparent medium purple in color and flush set in puffed gold frames With flaring accents flush set with round bri...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Gold Tiffany & Co Natural One CT Colorless Diamond CrissCross Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant retro 18K yellow gold original crisscross earrings by Tiffany and Company, set with 30 natural colorless diamonds totaling approximately 1.00 carat.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$3,988Sale Price / set|20% Off
TIFFANY & CO Three Stones Earrings Studs Solid Platinum With 6 Round Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Three diamonds earrings studs designed by Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & CO. Platinum Flower Earrings with Sapphire and Diamond
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of Tiffany earrings in platinum, sapphires, and diamonds, styled as a five-petal flower.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Scintillating Vintage Platinum Tiffany & Co. Diamond Pyramid Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This seductive pair of vintage platinum Tiffany earrings are set with a total of 98 brilliant cut diamonds with a center stone in each weighing approximately .35ct.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Marquise cut Diamond 18ct Rose Gold Medium Victoria Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Marquise cut Diamond 18ct Rose Gold Medium Victoria Earrings Product Details Xupes Ref: COMJ777 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. 2000's Tourmaline Diamond 18K Gold Contemporary Swirl Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering prong set round cut green tourmalines weighing approximately 6.50 carat total Transparent medium green to bluish green in color - with swirled gold surround Prong set with ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Tiffany & Co. Platinum 18K Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings, 2.06ct
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Tiffany & Co. diamond hoop earrings in a platinum and 18K yellow gold ridged frame.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Vannerie Basket Weave Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Style: Vannerie Basket Weave Diamond Earrings Backing: Paddle backs with Posts Metal: 18kt White Gold Dimensions: 11 X 10 X 11.3 MM Total Carat Weight: 0.48 CTS Dia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Interlocking Heart Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A charming pair of Tiffany & Co. earrings crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, designed as interlocking open hearts accented with round-cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Company 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Paisley Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These Tiffany & Co. paisley-shaped earrings set with pave diamonds and a bold row of ravishing rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Rose Gold Diamond Victoria Vine Stud Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Guangzhou, CN
A breathtakingly romantic tribute to the beauty of the natural world, these exquisite vine stud earrings are from the highly coveted Tiffany Victoria® Collection by the legendary lux...
Tiffany & Co Paper Flowers Firefly Earrings Platinum Diamond Aquamarine Studs
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Nature's most whimsical magic is translated into modern artistry with this exquisite pair of Tiffany & Co. 'Paper Flowers' Firefly Earrings. Inspired by the carefree beauty of paper ...
Tiffany & Co. Diamond & 14K Yellow Gold Feather Clip Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
Graceful and unmistakably elegant, these Tiffany & Co. Diamond Leaf Earrings showcase a nature-inspired design that reflects the house's enduring commitment to exceptional craftsmans...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co 3.91ct GIA Natural Round Brilliant Diamond Stud Earrings Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Aventura, FL
These Tiffany & Co. four-prong round stud earrings weigh 3.91 carats and are set in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY&Co. Diamond 0.16ct/0.16ct Platinum 18K Pink Gold Soleste Studs Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tokyo, JP
■ Item Number: 23560905 ■ Brand: Tiffany & Co. ■ Product Name: Diamond Soleste Studs-earrings ■ Material: 2P main diamond (approx. 0.16ct/0.16ct),side 34 diamonds/32 pink diamon...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Platinum Diamond Open Heart Stud Earrings Mini Pt950
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition signs of wear Weight 2.4g Designer Tiffany Exterior Material Pt950
Platinum
26454 Tiffany & Co Platinum 1.73ct VVS2 Diamond ONE Single 4 Prong Stud Earring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This listing is for ONE earring ONLY Tiffany one earring weighs 2.4g Round diamond weighs 1.73ct Diamond I color VVS2 clarity Laser inscription ''T&Co.M08030143'' Tiffany Squeeze ...
Diamond, Platinum
26768 Tiffany Co Legacy Platinum 0.60 H VS1 Cushion Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
I07050233'' Cushion diamond weighs 0.30ct, H color VS2 clarity: Inscription ''T&Co. 107050234'' Pave side round diamonds, total weight is 0.16ct Carat weight of the earrings is 0....
Diamond, Platinum
26848 Tiffany Co Platinum 2.08ct J VS1 Round Diamond Three Prong Stud Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
PT950'' Retail price estimate $33,500 + tax Comes with a Tiffany earring box, 2 Original Tiffany diamond certificate, and 2 Original Tiffany diamond Journey certificates.
Diamond, Platinum
Elsa Peretti Tiffany & co Diamond Earrings in Platinum
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Elsa Peretti Tiffany & co platinum earrings Mint Condition Metal Platinum Gender Women Diamond 1.08ct Clarity VVS Color Grade E-F Earring Diameter 7mm Comes with Tiffany Box
Diamond, Platinum
26594 Tiffany Co Platinum 2.00ct F VVS2 Round Diamond Three Prong Stud Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany Platinum earrings weighs 3.1g Round diamond weighs 1.00ct, F color VVS2 clarity Diamond laser inscription: ''T&Co.X08110253'' Round diamond weighs 1.00ct, F color VVS2 clar...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Venezia Luce Diamond Swirl Drop Earrings 18k WG
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Venezia Luce Collection Earrings Style: Prong Set Metal: White Gold Au750 - 5.0 grams TCW: ~ 0.97 tcw Hallmark: T&Co. Au750 - Paloma Picasso Include...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Fluted Clip-On Earrings #22531
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Fluted Clip-On Earrings- Bold and beautifully sculptural, these vintage Tiffany & Co. earrings are crafted in beautifully detailed 14K yell...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
26405 Tiffany Co Elsa Peretti Platinum 0.34ct Diamond By The Yard Stud Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Elsa Peretti Diamond By The Yard Tiffany earrings weigh 1.4g Round diamonds are 0.17ct each 2 round diamonds, total weight 0.34ct Diamond F color VS1 clarity Earrings bezel measure...
Diamond, Platinum
26582 Tiffany Co Soleste Platinum 2.66ct G VS1 Round Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pt950 37688258'' Current retail price estimate $56,500 + tax Comes with a Tiffany earring box, 2 Original Tiffany diamond certificates, and a Tiffany shopping bag Stock # 26582
Diamond, Platinum
$5,598Sale Price|20% Off
Classic Tiffany & Co. Platinum 0.76ctw F VS Round Diamond Stud Earrings w/ Pouch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
Authentic Triple Signed Tiffany & Co Classic 4 Prong Natural Diamond Stud Earrings --Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - 4 Prong Set - F/G Color - VS1/V...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Square Invisible Diamond Stud Earrings 18K White and Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & co original Diamond Earnings studs Vintage. 18k White and Yellow Gold Square Diamonds that are in special settings called "invisible" Approx 1.5 carat. Weight approx 3....
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Diamond Starfish Earrings
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Diamond Starfish Earrings Metal: 18K Gold Weight: 5.50 grams Measurement: 16mm wide Diamond: 32 round diamonds, carat total weight .32 approx.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$20,712Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. platinum reversible earrings, sapphire, emerald and diamond.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Braintree, GB
These reversible earrings by Tiffany & Co. are crafted from platinum and designed in a slightly curved rectangular shape.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co 18k red gold earrings Open Heart pave diamonds by Elsa Peretti
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
The open heart ear studs by Tiffany & Co. The earrings are full pavé set with 66 brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1.51 Carat Round Brilliant Diamonds Hoop Earrings in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Aventura, FL
Hoop earrings in platinum with round brilliant diamonds, for pierced ears. Size small. The total carat weight is 1.51. Details: Total Carat Weight 1.51 Carat Shape: Round Cutting St...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Jazz Platinum Diamond Hoop Earrings RARE Box 5/8" Bezel Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Northbrook, IL
These extremely rare Tiffany & Co. Jazz hoop diamond earrings feature a refined design crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18ct Yellow Gold Elsa Peretti Diamond by the Yard Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. 18ct Yellow Gold Elsa Peretti Diamond by the Yard Earrings Product Details Xupes Ref: J1647 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Open Circle Drop Earrings with Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
It comes with an appraisal card, verifying its authenticity and current appraisal value. Designer: Tiffany & Co. Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Diamonds Diamond Cut: Round D...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1980's Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Vintage Flower Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as stylized flowers with fluted gold petals and centering platinum domed forms Centering domed platinum forms pavé set with round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing approximate...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co.Soleste Collection, 0.43ct Cushion-Cut Yellow Diamond Halo Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Collection 0.43ct Cushion-Cut Halo Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Earrings.
Tiffany & Co 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Tip Paloma Picasso Graffiti "X" Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Tiffany & Co 18k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Tip Paloma Picasso Graffiti "X" Earrings These exquisite Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold 0.40ct Diamond Earrings TI14-070926
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
These Tiffany & Co. earrings will never go out of style.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 0.36 Carat Total Round Cut Diamond Stud Earrings in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A dainty pair of stud earrings created by Tiffany & Co., showcasing round cut diamonds weighing 0.36 carat total with F color and VS clarity, set on a classic four prong setting.
Diamond, Platinum
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond Hoop Earrings A sophisticated pair of Tiffany & Co. hoop earrings, beautifully crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and set with high-...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
28004 Tiffany Co Platinum 1.07 D VVS1 Diamond ONE Single 4 Prong Stud Earring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This listing is for ONE earring ONLY Tiffany one earring weighs 2g Round diamond weighs 1.07ct Diamond D color VVS1 clarity Laser inscription ''T&Co.T11140027'' Tiffany Squee...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Leaf Earring Clip 1981 Platinum and 18k
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. original Leaf Earrings clips made in 1981 stamped.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Stud Diamonds Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Mint condition Yellow Gold with diamonds Two round brilliant center diamonds, carat total weight .30, color D-J, clarity IF-SI1 Other round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight ....
$19,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
TIFFANY & CO. Gia Certified 2.01 Cwt D VVS-1 Diamonds Studs Earrings In Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Three diamonds earrings studs designed by Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Retro Sapphire Ruby Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Floral Spray Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a dimensional floral bouquet motifs with sweeping gold wire spray and platinum ribbon Centering fanning flowers prong set with calf's head cut sapphires as petals Weighin...
Blue Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
TIFFANY & CO. Vintage Diamond Ruby 18k Two-Tone Gold Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite vintage Tiffany & Co. earrings feature a 6-petal floral design crafted in 18k yellow gold & white gold and set with deep red sparkling faceted pear-cut rubies...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Tiffany & Co. Platinum, Diamond and Black Onyx Earrings and Pendant Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This striking, vintage, diamond and black onyx pendant and earring set is the perfect accessory for most daytime or evening wear. The set is retired from the venerated firm's current...
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
$45,600Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Flame Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
These exceptional Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Flame earrings are a masterclass in mid-century jewelry artistry, expertly crafted in a sophisticated blend of 18k yellow gold and pl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$10,800Sale Price|40% Off
Important Original Platinum 18KT Gold TIFFANY & CO Schlumberger Diamond Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Each earring contain six rope gold bands spaced by a platinum 'X's set with full-cut diamonds; signed Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Diamond Frame Earrings 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tokyo, JP
■ Item Number: TMR2512220004 ■ Brand: Tiffany & Co. ■ Product Name: Jean Schlumberger Diamond Frame Earrings ■ Material: 14 Diamonds, 18K Yellow Gold, PT950 Platinum ■ Weight: Ap...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$3,988Sale Price / set|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Three Stones Earrings Studs In Solid Platinum With 6 Round Diamond
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Three diamonds earrings studs designed by Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1970s Tiffany & Co. Diamond Onyx Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
These fabulous vintage Tiffany & Co. clip-on earrings are crafted in 18k yellow gold with white gold accents and feature a dome-shaped round design inlaid with black onyx and acc...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Pearl And Diamond Ear Clip Earrings In Platinum.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Pearl & Diamond Ear Clip Earrings In Platinum.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Etoile Diamond Yellow Gold And Platinum Hoop Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold & Platinum "Etoile" Diamond Hoop Earrings by Tiffany & Co. The Tiffany & Co 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Etoile Diamond Hoop Earrings is a luxurious and elegant piece of...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
26786 Vintage Tiffany Co 18k Gold Diamond Twisted Rope Infinity Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co 1995 vintage estate diamond earrings Tiffany yellow gold earring weighs 9.8g 10 round pave diamonds, total weight 0.50ct All diamonds are F color VS1 clarity Earrin...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 2000's Diamond Platinum 18K Yellow Gold Etoile J-Hoop Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as puffy yellow gold j-hoop forms with diamonds flush set in platinum Round brilliant cut and weighing approximately 0.36 carat total G color with VS2 clarity With high poli...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. is one of the most prominent purveyors of luxury goods in the United States, and has long been an important arbiter of style in the design of diamond engagement rings. A young Franklin Delano Roosevelt proposed to his future wife, Eleanor, with a Tiffany ring in 1904. Vanderbilts, Whitneys, Astors and members of the Russian imperial family all wore Tiffany & Co. jewelry. And Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis preferred Tiffany china for state dinners at the White House.
Although synonymous with luxury today, the firm started out rather modestly. Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young founded it in Connecticut as a “stationery and fancy goods emporium” in 1837, at a time when European imports still dominated the nascent American luxury market. In 1853, Charles Tiffany — who in 1845 had launched the company’s famed catalog, the Blue Book, and with it, the firm’s signature robin’s-egg blue, which he chose for the cover — shifted the focus to fine jewelry.
In 1868, Tiffany & Co. gained international recognition when it became the first U.S. firm to win an award for excellence in silverware at the Exposition Universelle in Paris. From then on, it belonged to the pantheon of American luxury brands.
At the start of the Gilded Age, in 1870, Tiffany & Co. opened its flagship store, described as a "palace of jewels" by the New York Times, at 15 Union Square West in Manhattan. Throughout this period, its designs for silver tableware, ceremonial silver, flatware and jewelry were highly sought-after indicators of status and taste. They also won the firm numerous accolades, including the grand prize for silverware at the Paris Exposition of 1878. Among the firm’s glittering creations from this time are masterworks of Art Nouveau jewelry, such as this delicate aquamarine necklace and this lavish plique-à-jour peridot and gold necklace, both circa 1900.
When Charles Lewis Tiffany died, in 1902, his son Louis Comfort Tiffany became the firm’s design director. Under his leadership, the Tiffany silver studio was a de facto design school for apprentice silversmiths, who worked alongside head artisan Edward C. Moore. The firm produced distinctive objects inspired by Japanese art and design, North American plants and flowers, and Native American patterns and crafts, adding aesthetic diversity to Tiffany & Co.’s distinguished repertoire.
Tiffany is also closely associated with diamonds, even lending its name to one particularly rare and exceptional yellow stone. The firm bought the Tiffany diamond in its raw state from the Kimberley mines of South Africa in 1878. Cut to create a 128.54-carat gem with an unprecedented 82 facets, it is one of the most spectacular examples of a yellow diamond in the world.
In a broader sense, Tiffany & Co. helped put diamonds on the map in 1886 by introducing the American marketplace to the solitaire diamond design, which is still among the most popular engagement-ring styles. The trademark Tiffany® Setting raises the stone above the band on six prongs, allowing its facets to catch the light. A lovely recent example is this circa-2000 platinum engagement ring. Displaying a different design and aesthetic (but equally chic) is this exquisite diamond and ruby ring from the 1930s.
Find Tiffany & Co. jewelry, serveware and decorative objects for sale 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.