Diamond Huggie Hoop 14k Yellow Gold Minimalist Earrings Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
Natural Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Huggie Hoop Minimalist Earrings Fine Jewelry Details:- Item Code:- EAMJOS-1087-YG Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond - 0.21 Carat Gross Weigh...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chic 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Mini Huggie Hoop Earrings, Unisex
Located in beverly hills, CA
These chic mini huggie hoop earrings feature a delicate design that hugs the earlobe beautifully.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow & White Gold Two Tone Diamond Huggie Earrings
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
This gorgeous pair of diamond earrings is made in 14k white gold with a rich layer of 14k yellow gold dribbled on top. This creates a stunning contrast between the smooth white gold ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Three Carat Diamond and 14K Yellow Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Derby, NY
Why You’ll Love Them • 3.00 Carats Total Weight (3 CTW) • Premium Lab-Grown Round Brilliant Diamonds • E–F Color • VS–SI Clarity • Crafted in Solid 14K Gold • Never Plated or G...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pavé Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings with Detachable Yellow & White Diamond Dangles
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
You will love these dainty diamond hoop earrings! Set in polished white gold, the tiny huggie hoops are embellished on the front half with glittering natural diamonds, while a yellow...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Diamond Geometric Tassel Gold Huggie Drop Earrings
Located in Antwerp, BE
Add a touch of modern movement to your jewelry collection with these striking 14k yellow gold huggie earrings. Featuring a shimmering pave-set diamond hoop, these earrings are unique...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,347 / item
0.48ct Pear Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Huggie Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Illumination Pear Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Huggies Earrings showcase stunning pear-shaped natural diamonds set in elegant 14K yellow gold.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings #25961
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings- These lovely 14K yellow gold huggie earrings each feature three round brilliant cut diamonds set in beautifully detailed 14K ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Three-Stone Marquise Diamond Huggie Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Delicate yet striking, these 14KT yellow gold earrings feature a graceful arrangement of three marquise-cut diamonds on each hoop. Totaling approximately 0.66 carats, the diamonds sh...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rachel Koen Diamond Oblong Huggie Earrings 14K Yellow Gold 0.18Cttw
Located in New York, NY
Sleek and classic, a timeless pair of diamond huggie hoop earrings, perfect for a great everyday look.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.20 Carat Diamond Huggie Earrings
Located in Great neck, NY
Simple yet stunning, these diamond Huggie hoops are crafted from 14k gold with 14 glittering white 0.20 ct. of diamonds. Each delicate U-shaped hoop features a single line of white d...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.12 Carat Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Great neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.12 Carat Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings Quality Earrings Set: Made from real 14k gold and glittering white approximately 0.12 ct.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamonds Huggie Earring -0.35 CTW
By ZIORO
Located in Paramus, NJ
14K Yellow Gold Diamonds Huggie Earring -0.35 CTW A stellar fusion of elegance and allure.
Diamond, Rose Gold
Three Row Diamond Huggie Hoops 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, US
Three-in-one hoops featuring 0.85ct of sparkling round brilliant diamonds. These earrings can be worn from day to night. Number 3 has been used throughout the world to represent stab...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,550Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
14KT Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Snake Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT Yellow Gold Gold Weight : 2.71 Gram Earring Size : 1.5CMX1.2CM Set with : Diamond & Emerald Stone : 44 Natural Diamonds Gem Stone : 4 Emerald Diamond Carat : 0...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Triangle Rhombus 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Fashion Huggie Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
These exquisite earrings feature a modern geometric design with a sleek, open diamond shape. Crafted with precision, they exhibit a polished finish that enhances their contemporary a...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.11ct Natural Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Huggie Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Euphoric Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Huggies Earrings are a dazzling display of elegance and sophistication. Featuring natural diamonds set in 14K gold, available in yellow or white ...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Bar Huggie Hoop Earrings .56 CTW
By Cirari
Located in Stuart, FL
14k yellow gold diamond bar huggie hoop earrings .56 CTW.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Baguette Ruby Pavé Diamond Huggie Earrings
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A substantial, beautifully constructed pair of huggie earrings rendered in rich 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant 14KT Yellow Gold Tapered Huggie Earrings with Diamond Accents
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed with a distinctive tapered shape, each hoop features a wide, chunky base that gracefully narrows as it curves upward toward the lobe. The front edge of each hoop is dramatic...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$24,640Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 4.25 ct. 18K Yellow Gold Firework Diamond Huggie Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Bold and elegant, these Tiffany & Co. Firework huggie earrings are crafted in rich 18k yellow gold and showcase the house’s refined approach to diamond design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold, 0.41 Carats
By ADA Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and effortless, these classic diamond huggie earrings are crafted in 14K yellow gold and set with 0.41 carats of natural round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.29ct Diamond Round Cluster 14K Yellow Gold Huggie Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Round Cluster 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Huggie Earrings are a timeless blend of elegance and sparkle.
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings Fine Jewelry Unisex
Located in Jaipur, IN
Natural Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Huggie Hoop Minimalist Earrings Fine Jewelry Details:- Item Code:- EAMJOS-1089-YG Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond - 0.99 Carat Gross Weigh...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.40 Carat Double Row Diamond Huggie Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our 0.40 Carat Double Row Diamond Huggie Earrings in elegant 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 1.85 Carat Round Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: New Composition: 14K Yellow Gold Primary Stone: Ten Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Total Carat Weight: 1.85 Carats Color/Clarity: G-H / SI1-2 Earring Weight: 4.5 Grams Earring Di...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Natural Round & Baguette Diamond Flush Set Huggie Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14K Yellow Gold Natural Round & Baguette Diamond Flush Set Huggie Earrings Category: Details Product: Natural Diamond Flush Set Huggie Earrings Material: 14K Yellow Gold Diamonds: A...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.18 Carat Diamond Huggie Hoop Earring
Located in Great neck, NY
Simple yet stunning, these Diamond huggie hoops are crafted from 14k gold with 13 glittering white 0.18 ct. of diamonds. Each delicate U-shaped hoop features a single line of white d...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 2 Cts Round Cut Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed with a sturdy hinge mechanism and secure snap-back post for safe, comfortable, and easy wear. 14K Yellow Gold 2 Cts Round Cut Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings Material : 14KT ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.72 Carat Round Diamond Yellow Gold Huggie Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Introducing our double row 1.72ct. Diamond huggie earrings, a true masterpiece that embodies elegance and sophistication.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18K Yellow Gold Natural Baguette & Round Brilliant Diamond Huggie Drop Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K Yellow Gold Natural Baguette & Round Brilliant Diamond Huggie Drop Earrings Product: Natural Diamond Small Huggie Hoop and Drop Earring Material :18k Yellow Gold Diamonds: A...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Green Emerald & Diamond Art Deco Style Huggie Yellow Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Sparkling with light to rival the season of celebration round emerald and diamonds in Art Deco inspired settings giving these hoops timeless appeal. Earrings Information Style: Art D...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Round Diamond Modern Spike Pave Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Antwerp, BE
These "huggie drops" offer a snug fit against the ear, making them comfortable enough for daily wear while providing enough visual interest for a night Material : 14KT Yellow Gold ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.38ct Pear Shape Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Huggie Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Teardrop Pear Shape Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Huggie Earrings feature exquisite natural fancy pear-shaped diamonds, set in a luxurious 14K yellow gold setting.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Blue Sapphire & 0.15ct Diamond 14K Yellow Gold 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
14KT Yellow Gold Round Diamond Divine Radiance Pave Cross Huggie Earrings
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT Yellow Gold Gold Weight : 1.29 Gram Earring Size : 2cm Set with : Diamond Stone : 50 Natural Diamonds Diamond Carat : 0.15 Total Carat Weight: 0.15 Diamond Color...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.15 Carat Diamond Snowflake Huggie Hoop Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Diamond snowflake huggie hoop earrings crafted in 14K yellow gold, designed to bring a delicate, playful elegance to everyday styling.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.30ct Baguette Diamond Velvetine 14K Yellow Gold Huggie Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Velvetine Glam 14K Yellow Gold Huggie Earrings radiate elegance with their refined design and stunning natural diamonds.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$2,200Sale Price|22% Off
Chocolate Brown Enamel Diamond Yellow Gold Huggie Earrings
By Adolfo Courrier
Located in Greenwich, CT
To the fashion connoisseur, having a beautifully handmade piece of enamel jewelry by an Italian designer is owning a very special piece of jewelry. This pair of huggies showcases the...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.09 Carat Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Great neck, NY
Simple yet stunning, these Diamond huggie hoops are crafted from 14k gold with 13 glittering white 0.09ct of diamonds. Each delicate U-shaped hoop features a single line of white dia...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.06 Carat Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Great neck, NY
Simple yet stunning, these Diamond huggie hoops are crafted from 14k gold with 20 glittering white 0.06 ct. of diamonds. Each delicate U-shaped hoop features a single line of white d...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamond Cluster Huggie Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Huggie Earrings with Round Diamonds 0.40 TDW. 2.77 grams total weight.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Judith Ripka 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Curb Link Huggie Hoop Earrings
By Judith Ripka
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elevate your style with this authentic pair of Judith Ripka huggie earrings, finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a high-polished finish.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Diamond Gold Huggie Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold Triple Row of Diamond
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The details for these gorgeous earrings are listed below: 1 Set Metal Quality: 14K Yellow Gold Earring Type: Huggie Earring Total Weight: 4.48 g Diamond Clarity: VS Diamond Color: G...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Huggie Earrings #15577
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Huggie Earrings- These lovely hinged huggie earrings each feature 16 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$8,056Sale Price|20% Off
1.5 Carat Diamond Pavé Huggie Hoop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
These stunning and versatile huggie hoop earrings, crafted in rich 18k yellow gold, offer a brilliant display of fine jewelry craftsmanship.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kabana Diamond & Opal Curved Bar Huggie Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
By Kabana
Located in Boca Raton, FL
These elegant authentic Kabana huggie earrings are crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and feature a refined curved bar design.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sonia Bitton 14K Yellow gold Diamond Huggie Hoop Earring 1.0ct
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in New York, NY
Illuminate your ears with the mesmerizing brilliance of these elegant huggie hoop earrings from Sonia Bitton. Created from 14K gold, available in your preferred color, each earring s...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Satin Finished Cushion Tanzanite Diamond Huggie Earrings
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautifully made pair of designer huggie earrings crafted in 18 karat satin-finished yellow gold with a rich Byzantine-inspired design.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 0.28ct Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings PS19-111925
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Across the front of each huggie hoop runs a line of petite round diamonds, shining without overpowering.Offered brand new, this pair of 18K Yellow Gold 0.28 ct Diamond Huggie Hoop Ea...
Diamond
Channel Set White Diamonds 14K Yellow Gold Huggie Hoops Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
These earrings feature a sleek design with sparkling diamonds set in a polished metal finish. The earrings are in excellent condition and exhibit a refined, modern aesthetic. 14K Yel...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
CANTAMESSA 18K Pave White Yellow Diamond Comma Huggie Earrings 6.60ctw
By Cantamessa
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Meticulously crafted earrings by Italian maker, Cantamessa. They are done in 18K white gold and set with approximately 4.50cttw in G-H color Vs1-2 clarity round white diamonds as wel...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings, Circa 2010, ~0.64ctw
Located in Fairfield, CT
18K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings, Circa 2010, ~0.64ctw These estate hoop earrings are made in 18k yellow gold with a sleek, linear silhouette.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic 14k yellow Gold 0.50ctw Round Diamond 19mm Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (10) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds Total Carat Weight: 0.50 (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weig...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Flush Set Pear Cut Diamond Huggie Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K yellow gold Diamonds: 2 Pear Cut = 0.33cttw Color: G-H Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: earrings measure 13.0mm in diameter Weight: 3.1 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Flush Set Marquise Cut Diamond Huggie Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K yellow gold Diamonds: 2 Marquise Cut = 0.28cttw Color: G-H Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: earrings measure 13.0mm in diameter Weight: 3.3 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Baguette Huggie Earrings 14kt Yellow Gold 0.12ctw GH SI 12.9mm New
Located in West Hempstead, NY
These diamond baguette huggie earrings are crafted in 14kt yellow gold and feature 0.12 carat total weight of natural GH color SI clarity baguette cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hammered Diamonds Pave Set 14K Yellow Gold Huggie Hoops Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
These earrings feature a sleek, modern design with a textured surface. The hoops are adorned with a pattern resembling cracked ice, adding a unique visual interest. Set on a minimali...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.33 Carat Natural Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Diamond huggie hoop earrings in 14 karat yellow gold, designed for effortless everyday luxury with a refined modern edge.
Diamond, Gold, 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.
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