Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold 2.40 Carat Diamond Scallop Shell Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Flushing, NY
A pair of Tiffany & Co. earrings crafted in 18-karat yellow gold.
20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold 2.40 Carat Diamond Scallop Shell Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Flushing, NY
A pair of Tiffany & Co. earrings crafted in 18-karat yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Fleur-De-Lis Diamond 18k Rose Gold Stud Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Brand Tiffany & Co Material: 18K Rose Gold Condition: Mint ( Like New) Diamond: 0.19ctw Clarity: VVS1 Color: E-F Dimension: Length: 6.8mm Width: 7.2mm Thickness: 1.3mm Weight: 1...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Vannerie Basketweave Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Elegant and timeless vintage polished 18k yellow gold Tiffany & Co. diamond earrings from their "Vannerie" collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond-set Hoops
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2005, 18k, by Tiffany & Co., New York. These chic diamond hoops by Tiffany & Co. are all about the diamonds! Set with 2.79 carats of brilliant white diamonds (G color VS clari...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rrp £11, 500 Tiffany & Co Platinum 1.06 Ct Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings Pair
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Tiffany & Co Platinum and 1.06ct Diamond Solitaire stud earrings complete with all the...
Diamond, Platinum
RRP £4, 650 TIFFANY & CO PLATINUM 0.56 CT DIAMOND SOLITAIRE STUD EARRINGS PAiR
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Tiffany & Co Platinum and 0.56ct Diamond Solitaire stud earrings complete with all the original paperwork RR...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.38 CTW Diamond 18K Gold 30.0 MM Inside Outside Hoop Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as oval hoops with round brilliant cut diamonds Prong set in rows throughout in inside-outside style Weighing 1.38 carats total - G color with VS2 clarity Completed by posts...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1990's Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Rose Ear-Clip Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as dimensional rose flowers with furling gold petals Centering prong set round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.20 carat total Eye clean and bright With high ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 16 Stone Diamond Gold and Platinum Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2025 Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Company Classic 16 Stone collection earrings. 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum and set with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling .60 Carat.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Cupid Arrow Heart Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Cupid Arrow Heart Earrings Metal: 18K yellow gold Measurement: 20.5mm(0.81") wide, large size Weight: 16.20 grams Hallmark: "©1994 TIFFANY&CO. 750" on...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamonds by the Yard Drop Earrings
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamonds by the Yard Drop Earrings Material 18k Yellow Gold Three Round Diamonds Diamonds: .30 tcw Diamond Clarity: VS Color Grade: F Length 2 inch Condi...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Turquoise Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Earclip Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K Yellow Gold Tiffany & Co. Cabochon Turquoise & Diamond Earclip Earrings, dated 1981.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rrp £20, 000 Tiffany & Co Platinum 1.40 Ct Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings Pair
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of huge Tiffany & Co Platinum and 1.40ct Diamond Solitaire stud earrings RRP £20,000 An ...
Diamond, Platinum
Estate Tiffany & Co White Diamond Marquise Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous estate Tiffany & Company white diamond cluster earrings featuring marquise shapes.
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
$22,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Diamond V Rope Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Both earrings are stamped “Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 750” and are presented in excellent condition, making them a timeless collectible from one of Tiffany’s most celebrated desi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Diamond 20-Stone Platinum Hoop Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum 20-Stones Diamond Hoop Earrings designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Diamond 18K Platinum Vintage Flame Ear-Clip Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as fanning gold flame forms with tiered tendrils and fanning platinum appliqués Platinum forms are pavé set with round brilliant cut diamonds throughout Weighing approximate...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co Diamond Flame Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co Diamond Flame Earrings A pair of earrings set with round cut diamonds in a flame motif set in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Venezia Goldoni Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Au750 These authentic Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Venezia Goldoni earrings feature a sculptural yellow gold design accented with sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Frank Gehry Equus Diamond 18k White Gold Long Earrings
By Frank Gehry for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Designer: Frank Gehry Collection: Equus Style: Diamond Drop Earrings Material: 18k White Gold Gemstones: Diamonds Measurements: Approximately 42 mm long × 10 mm ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
TIFFANY & CO Paloma Picasso Diamond Mabe Pearl Yellow Gold Earrings
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Mabe Pearl Earrings by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Pearl
Vintage Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Diamond Kiss Earrings
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Venice, CA
These are a classic and fun pair of kiss earrings from Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Earrings Mabé Pearl and Diamond 'Rope Coil' Ear Clip
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Pearl Earrings Mabé Pearl and Diamond 'Rope Coil' Ear Clip Made from 18k Gold and Platinum Approx wieght: 21 grams Size: approx 20mm in diameter Mabe'...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Diamond Clip-On Earrings, Circa 1995, USA
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
These beautiful clip-on earrings from Tiffany & Co date back to 1995. Made of 18k gold they are adorned with diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1995 Atlas 18k Yellow Gold and Diamonds Huggie Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Tiffany & Co. 1995 Atlas 18k Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Huggie Earrings Timeless yellow gold Tiffany & Co. earrings.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. X 18K Yellow Gold 0.53ctw Diamond Clip on Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
One pair of ladies designer made 18K yellow gold, diamond vintage clip-on earrings with omega-wire backs.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Hammered Heart Diamond 18K White Gold Earrings
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in University Place, WA
Details: 18k white gold One round diamond per earring, bezel set at the top Hand-hammered puffed heart Pierced, post with butterfly backs Signed Tiffany and Co.
Diamond, White Gold
$18,360Sale Price|20% Off
TIFFANY & CO. 1960 Platinum Clips-On Earrings With 6.02 Ctw Diamonds & Sapphires
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
They are embellished with a great assortment of one-hundred-forty-six earth mined natural gemstones, such vivid intense blue sapphires and white colorless diamonds. The earrings were...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
14k Yellow Gold Tiffany & Co. Earrings with 0.3ct F/VS2 Diamonds
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Here is a set of 14k Yellow Gold Earrings from Tiffany & Co. with Two ~0.3ct. F/VS2 Round Diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1990s Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Ruby And Diamond Shell Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Tiffany & Co. earrings composed of 18K yellow gold with rubies and diamonds depicting a shell.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. Diamonds by the Yard Earrings in Platinum
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Elsa Peretti Tiffany & co earring Mint Condition Platinum 950 Diamond: .25ct Diamond Clarity VVS Color Grade E-F Earring Diameter 4.8mm Comes with Tiffany earring box
Diamond, Platinum
22153 Tiffany & Co 18K White Gold Diamond Large Inside out Metro Hoop Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany 18k earrings weighs 6.6g All round diamonds, total weight 0.74ct Diamonds F color VS1 clarity Earrings measures 31mm x 1.8mm thick Tiffany squeeze backings Earrings stamped ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1985 Garnet Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Vintage Ear-Clip Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering oval shaped garnets measuring 9.0 x 7.0 mm - transparent vibrant orange in color Bezel set in yellow gold with a grooved puffy frame surround accented by notch details Bise...
White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 1995 Atlas 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Huggie Clip on Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
One pair of ladies designer made 18K yellow gold, diamond vintage clip-on, huggy-style earrings with "earring lock" post/back system.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co by Paloma Picasso X Graffiti Diamond Gold Stud Earrings
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Earrings measure 9/16" x 3/8". Set with approx. 0.10ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Gold
Tiffany & Co Jean Schlumberger Cones And Petals Diamond Gold Platinum Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Cones And Petals Earrings by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
$5,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 1960 Retro Flowers Earrings in 18kt Gold with Sapphires & Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of earrings designed by Tiffany & Co. Very nice pair of clips earrings, created by Tiffany & Co. back in the 1960's.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Tiffany & Co Picasso Picasso Diamond Signature X Platinum Yellow Gold Earrings
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum And 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Signature X Earrings by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso X Drop Diamond Amethyst Night Day Platinum Earrings
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum X Drop Diamond Amethyst Night + Day Earrings by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Amethyst, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Victoria Mixed Cluster Drop Earrings in Platinum, 4.25 ct tw
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Feasterville, PA
Discover the exquisite allure of Tiffany & Co's diamond earrings, a testament to sophisticated design.
Diamond, Platinum
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Mesh Diamond Drop Earrings, 1980
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
An elegant and fluid design by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., these finely crafted earrings date to circa 1980 and showcase the designer’s iconic interpretation of movement and ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K YG Diamond Sculptural Cuff Hoop Earrings
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A striking pair of vintage Tiffany & Co. diamond earrings designed by Elsa Peretti, crafted in richly polished 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,988Sale Price / set|20% Off
TIFFANY & CO. Bows Clips Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds And Emeralds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Clips on earrings designed by Tiffany & Co. These are fabulous clips-on earrings, created in New York City by the jewelry house of Tiffany & Co. in the late 20th century.
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
22238 Tiffany Co 2.25” Knot 18k Yellow Gold Pave Set Diamond Drop Long Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany 18k yellow gold earrings weighs 8.6g All round pave diamonds, total weight 0.31ct (each earring is 0.155ct) Diamond F color VS1 clarity Earring measures 57.2mm long (2.25'')...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co 18K YG Clip On Earrings with 3 Carat Round Diamonds & 16.3mm Pearls
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany & Co Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Unveil timeless elegance with these vintage Tiffany & Co. clip-on earrings, crafted from 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co., Paloma Picasso Coral and Diamond Earrings, 1980
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Weston, MA
Red coral has always been highly regarded in human societies and civilizations. The ancients believed that red coral had divine blood in it which brought numerous benefits. Red coral...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1980's Diamond Onyx 18K Gold Platinum Vintage Ear-Clip Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as cushion shaped forms displaying geometric motif with platinum circles centers and triangular corners Pavé set with round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 3.1...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond T Smile Mini Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have an iconic pair of Tiffany & Co. T Smile diamond earrings. The earrings have been crafted from a warm 18ct yellow gold and feature a smile motif pave set with round b...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Spessartite Garnet Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
These magnificent earrings by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. highlight 9.50 carats of vibrant Spessartite garnets, prized for their electrifying orange hue.
White Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Angela Cummings Diamond Baroque Pearl Platinum Earclip Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rare Platinum Tiffany & Co. Angela Cummings Diamond & Baroque Pearl Ear Clip Earrings featuring luminous free-form baroque pearl centers surrounded by a dazzling halo of roun...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Tiffany & Company Schlumberger Gold Diamond and Enamel Shell Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Company 18K Yellow Gold Shell Earrings, finished in Cobalt Blue Enamel and set with Diamonds totaling .15 carat.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Princess Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful pair of diamond earrings from the luxury jewellery designer Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Leaf Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
By Jean Schlumberger · Platinum & 18k yellow gold · France, 1960s These elegant leaf earrings by Tiffany & Co., designed by the legendary Jean Schlumberger, are a refined exp...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Gold Ribbon Earrings with Diamond
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These incredible Tiffany & Co. earrings each contain a single round brilliant diamond bezel set at the center of the curved ribbon design.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$160,000Sale Price|20% Off
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Aquamarine & Diamond Seven Leaves Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Kuala Lumpur, MY
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Aquamarine & Diamond "Seven Leaves" Clip-on Earrings Signed: Tiffany & Co, Schlumberger Studios Creator/Maker: Jean Schlumberger for ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co 18K Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings with 0.56 Carat Round F VS Diamond
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany & Co Video: Video Link Detailed Description: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings with 0.56 Carat Diamonds DESCRIPTION: Elevate your vibe with these vintage 18...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Blue Enamel Diamond Banana Clip-On 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Blue Enamel Diamond Banana Clip On 18k Yellow Gold Earrings SCHLUMBERGER 18K GOLD BLUE ENAMEL DIAMOND EARRINGS The Banana earrings represent an iconic Schlumberger de...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Tiffany & Co. Red Enamel Diamond Banana Clip-On 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Red Enamel Diamond Banana Clip On 18k Yellow Gold Earrings SCHLUMBERGER 18K GOLD RED ENAMEL DIAMOND EARRINGS The Banana earrings represent an iconic Schlumberger desi...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Olive Leaf Stud Earrings with Diamonds in 18K Gold
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Tiffany & Co.'s commitment to quality shines through in every aspect of these earrings, from the expertly crafted goldwork to the thoughtfully chosen diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18K Gold Mabe Pearl Diamond Earrings Vintage Signed
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
Elegant and timeless, these earrings exemplify the whimsical yet refined style that made Schlumberger one of Tiffany & Co.'
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
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.