Diamond Cat Stud Earrings 14K Solid Gold Women Earrings Christmas Gift 1 Pair.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Cat Stud Earrings 14K Solid Gold Women Earrings Christmas Gift.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Heart Shape Earring 14K Solid Gold Stud Earring For Women Christmas Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Heart Shape Earring 14K Solid Gold Stud Earring For Women Christmas Gift Number of Diamonds 24 Closure Butterfly Metal Yellow Gold Main Stone Diamond Base Metal Yellow Gold ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Stud Earring 14K Solid Gold Floral stud earring For Women Christmas Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Stud Earring 14K Solid Gold Floral stud earring For Women Christmas Gift Number of Diamonds 12 Closure Butterfly Metal Yellow Gold Main Stone Diamond Base Metal Yellow Gold ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Hoop Earring For Women 14K Solid Gold Hoop Earring For Christmas Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Hoop Earring For Women 14K Solid Gold Hoop Earring For Christmas Gift.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
14K Solid Gold Diamond Earrings Cluster Earrings For Women Gold Ear Studs Gifts.
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Diamond Earrings Cluster Earrings For Women Gold Ear Studs Gifts.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
14K White Gold Minimalist Diamond Earrings Women Studs Diamond Jewelry Mini Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
14K White Gold Minimalist Diamond Earrings Women Studs Diamond Jewelry Mini Gift Material 14K Yellow Gold, Natural Diamond Diamond Weight 0.15 Ctw Approx Gross Weight 1.95 Grams App...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$3,270Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Solid Yellow Gold Minimalist Diamond Hoop Earrings for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist Diamond Hoop Earrings for Women in 18K Gold to make a statement with your look.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
14k Solid Gold Diamond Earring Drop Shape Gold Women Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Diamond Earring Drop Shape Diamond Gold Women Jewelry Charm Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unus...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
$9,200Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k White Gold Circle Diamond Party Dangle Earrings for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Circle Diamond Party Dangle Earrings for Women in 18K Gold to make a statement with your look.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Diamond Hoop Handmade Earrings for Women in 14K Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Hoop Earrings For Women 14K Solid Gold Handmade Earrings Gift NS1.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
14K Solid Gold Simple Diamond Earring for Women Gold Exquisite
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Simple Diamond Earring For Women Gold Exquisite Small Wedding Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, un...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
18K Natural Persian Turquoise Diamond Earrings Women Omega Back Style
Located in New York, NY
Turquoise Diamond Earrings Metal Type: 18k Yellow Gold Total Item Weight: 17.2 Grams Dimensions: 22.5 mm x 20.0 mm x 15.3 mm 1: Primary Stone: Turquoise Carat Weight: 14.6 Ct. Stone...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Akoya Pearl Earrings 14k Yellow Gold 0.12 TCW Women Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Akoya Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 14k Gold 9.4 mm Women Certified $1,199 721760 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry!
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chopard, 18 Karat Gold Happy Diamonds Clip Earrings Women 98 Pieces Diamond
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by sparkling drops of water in a waterfall, Chopard’s ‘Happy Diamonds’ collection is characterised by moving diamonds that gently dance and twirl to create a joyful cascade ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
14K Solid Gold I Love U Sign Stud Earring Handmade Diamond Earring For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold I Love U Sign Stud Earring Handmade Diamond Earring For Women. Shape Sign Closure Butterfly Metal Yellow Gold Item Length 14 mm Approx Main Stone Diamond Base Metal Y...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
24k Gold Handmade Earrings for Women with Brilliant-Cut Diamonds
Located in İstanbul, TR
Diamonds (0.28 Carats) Crafted with timeless elegance, this 24 karat gold jewelry piece draws inspiration from the ancient civilizations of Anatolia, where empires like the Greeks,...
Diamond, 24k Gold
24k Gold Dangle Earrings for Women with Brilliant-Cut Diamonds
Located in İstanbul, TR
Diamonds (0.12 carats) Crafted with timeless elegance, this 24 karat gold jewelry piece draws inspiration from the ancient civilizations of Anatolia, where empires like the Greeks, ...
Diamond, 24k Gold
14K Solid Gold Diamond Huggie Earring Hoops For Women Yellow gold diamond Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Diamond Huggie Earring Hoops For Women Yellow gold diamond Jewels Total Carat Weight 0.24 Cts And Above Metal Yellow Gold Number of Diamonds 50 Base Metal Yellow Gold ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
925 Sterling Silver Natural Diamond Bridal Drop & Dangle Earrings For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
925 Sterling Silver Natural Diamond Bridal Drop & Dangle Earrings For Women.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
$2,840Sale Price / item|20% Off
Diamond Clover Earrings Set for Women 18 Karat Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Clover Earrings Set for Women in 18K Gold to make a statement with your look.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Diamond Hoop Earrings Womens White Gold Fine Jewelry Classic Luxe
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold Diamond Earrings Metal Type: 18k White Gold Total Item Weight: 5.2 Grams Dimension: Length: 32.0 mm Width: 1.8 mm Height: 1.8 mm Sizable: No 1: Natural Diamond Weight...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Diamond Hoop Earrings Womens White Gold Fine Jewelry Classic Luxe
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Earrings Metal Type: 18k White Gold Total Item Weight: 5.8 Grams Sizable: No Dimensions: Length: 24.0 cm Width: 2.0 cm Height: 2.5 cm 1: Primary Stone: Diamond Carat Weight:...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,183Sale Price / set|20% Off
18K White Gold 1.77 Carat Natural Diamond Drop Earrings for Women
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Refined, contemporary, and beautifully balanced, these 18K White Gold Natural Diamond Drop Earrings are designed to showcase the brilliance of exceptional diamond craftsmanship.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,380Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Solid Yellow Gold Pair of Diamond Clover Earrings for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Diamond Clover Earrings in 18K Gold to make a statement with your look.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Minimalist Gift For Women
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings set 925 Sterling Silver Minimalist Gift For Women Metal: Sterling Silver Stone: Diamond A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to ord...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
14K Solid Gold Diamond Stud Earrings for Women Floral Design Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Diamond Stud Earrings For Women Floral Design Handmade Earrings Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, un...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Elegant 18k Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Butterfly Stud Earrings For Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Add a whimsical touch of elegance to your ensemble with these charming butterfly stud earrings, crafted in radiant 18k yellow gold. Delicately encrusted with sparkling diamonds total...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Graff Kiss Collection 18K White Gold Diamond Earrings For Women
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Graff Kiss Collection 18K White Gold Diamond Earrings for Women Comes with original box and warranty card.
White Gold
925 Sterling Silver Moon Shaped Studs For Women Natural Pave Diamond Earring.
Located in Chicago, IL
925 Sterling Silver Moon Shaped Studs For Women Natural Pave Diamond Earring. Base Metal: 925 Sterling Silver Main Stone: Diamond Main Stone Creation: Natural Hallmarking : 925 ...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Natural Pave Diamond Studs For Women 925 Sterling Silver Five Stone Earrings.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Pave Diamond Studs For Women 925 Sterling Silver Five Stone Earrings.
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Natural Pave Diamond Hoop Earring For Women 925 Sterling Silver Twisted Studs.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Pave Diamond Hoop Earring For Women 925 Sterling Silver Twisted Studs.
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Square Shaped Diamond Stud Earrings for Women 14K Solid Gold Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Square Shaped Diamond Stud Earrings For Women 14K Solid Gold Handmade Earring Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, unu...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Certified Diamond Square Shape Stud Earring for Women 14K Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Certified Diamond Square Shape Stud Earring For Women 14K Solid Gold Earrings Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, unu...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$295Sale Price / set|50% Off
Silvorra Genuine Floral Halo Tanzanite & Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings for Women
Located in New York, NY
These stunning 925 sterling silver stud earrings showcase a beautiful floral cluster design with 10 vibrant oval Tanzanite gemstones, each measuring 5x3 mm and totaling 3.32 carats, ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Silver, Sterling Silver
Genuine Diamond Floral Stud Earrings for Women 14K Solid Gold Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Genuine Diamond Floral Stud Earrings For Women 14K Solid Gold Handmade Gift Gross Weight: 3.14 Grams Approx. 14K Gold Weight: 3.04 Grams Approx.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Minimalist Gift For Women
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Minimalist Gift For Women Metal: Sterling Silver Stone: Diamond A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Minimalist Gift For Women
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Minimalist Gift For Women Metal: Sterling Silver Stone: Diamond A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
$14,940Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Solid Rose Gold Diamond Chandelier Earrings For Women, Fine Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Chandelier Earrings in 18K Gold to make a statement with your look. You shall need stud earrings to make a statement with your look. These earrings create a sparkling, luxuri...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Pave Diamond 14k Gold Hoop Earrings For Women Beautiful Birthday Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Pave Diamond 14k Gold Hoop Earrings For Women Beautiful Birthday Gift.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Minimalist Gift For Women
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Minimalist Gift For Women Metal: Sterling Silver Stone: Diamond A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
925 Sterling Silver Pave Diamond Earrings Unique Shaped Earrings Gift For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
925 Sterling Silver Pave Diamond Earrings Unique Shaped Earrings Gift For Women.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Hoop Earrings For Women 14k Solid Gold Natural Pave Diamond Anniversary Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Hoop Earrings For Women 14k Solid Gold Natural Pave Diamond Anniversary Gift.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Pave Diamond Spike Hook Earrings For Women 925 Sterling Silver Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Pave Diamond Spike Hook Earrings For Women 925 Sterling Silver Gift.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Gin & Grace Women's 10K Yellow Gold Natural Emerald Earrings With Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Earring is crafted from 10-karat Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace. This Earring is made up of Emerald 4*5 mm Oval- cut (2 pcs) 0.67 carat and Round-...
Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Minimalist Gift For Women
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Minimalist Gift For Women.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Geometric Shaped Earring For Women 925 Sterling Silver Natural Pave Diamond Stud
Located in Chicago, IL
Geometric Shaped Earring For Women 925 Sterling Silver Natural Pave Diamond Stud.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Pave Diamond Earrings For Women 925 Sterling Silver Unique Design Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Pave Diamond Earrings For Women 925 Sterling Silver Unique Design Gift.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Diamond Earring 925 Sterling Silver Stud Style Earing For Women Anniversary Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Earring 925 Sterling Silver Stud Style Earing For Women Anniversary Gift.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Pave Diamond Dangle Chain Earrings For Women 925 Silver Birthday Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Pave Diamond Dangle Chain Earrings For Women 925 Silver Birthday Gift.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
925 Sterling Silver Natural Pave Diamond Hoop Earring Anniversary Gift For Women
Located in Chicago, IL
925 Sterling Silver Natural Pave Diamond Hoop Earring Anniversary Gift For Women.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Gin & Grace 14K White Gold Natural White Diamond Earrings for women
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Earring is crafted from 14-karat White Gold by Gin & Grace. This Earring is made up of Round-cut White Diamond (38 Pcs) 1.548 Carat. This Earr...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gin & Grace 14K White Gold Natural White Diamond Earring for women
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Earring is crafted from 14-karat White Gold by Gin & Grace. This Earring is made up of Round-cut White Diamond (52 Pcs) 1.60 Carat. This Earri...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gin & Grace14K White Gold Zambian Emerald Earrings with Diamonds For Women
Located in New York, NY
Details Crafted of 14-karat white gold, these elegant dangle earrings showcase oval-cut Gin & Grace Natural emeralds bordered by a halo of Natural white diamonds. A high polish finis...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
$18,670Sale Price / item|20% Off
18kt Solid White Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Fine Earrings For Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire Diamond Fine Earrings in 18K Gold to make a statement with your look. You shall need statement dangle earrings to make a statement with your look. These earrings create...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
10K Gold Alternating Diamond and Red Ruby Huggy Hoop Earrings for Women
Located in New York, NY
Captivate the senses with these exquisite 10K yellow gold earrings, where each piece delicately balances the scintillating brilliance of natural white diamonds against the deep, pass...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Star Stud Earring 14K Solid Gold Earrings For Women Handmade Gold Earrings.
Located in Chicago, IL
Star Stud Earring 14K Solid Gold Earrings For Women Handmade Gold Earrings.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
925 Sterling Silver Pave Diamond Studs Earrings Beautiful Gift For Women Wedding
Located in Chicago, IL
925 Sterling Silver Pave Diamond Studs Earrings Beautiful Gift For Women Wedding Length: 15 Millimetres Width: 15 Millimetres Silver Weight 4.00gm Diamond Weight 1 ct A P P R O...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Star Stud Earring 14K Solid Gold Earrings For Women Handmade Gold Earrings.
Located in Chicago, IL
Star Stud Earring 14K Solid Gold Earrings For Women Handmade Gold Earrings.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$2,246Sale Price / set|20% Off
Oval Emerald Marquise Diamond Stud Earrings Women Gift 10 Karat White Gold
Located in Deira, Dubai
Oval Emerald Marquise Diamond Stud Earrings Women Gift 10 Karat White Gold features oval emerald with diamonds set on sides making wings to it completing the statement stud earrings.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Designer Jewelry Studs Solid 14k Yellow Gold Lab Diamond Women Dainty Earrings
Located in Jaipur, IN
These vibrant cluster stud earrings combine a romantic center stone with a dramatic, fan-like asymmetrical silhouette. Details:- Item Code :- LEAMJOS-029 Material - 14K Solid Yellow...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.
Someone wanted to “modernize” the Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. masterworks, but Mahnaz Collection came to their rescue. Here, the dealer explains precisely why they’re such an extraordinary find.
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The classic circle has appeared in countless variations over the centuries.