18K White Gold 1 1/4 Cttw Round Diamond Openwork Teardrop-Shaped Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Let the sparkle of diamonds enhance your every look! Glimmering prong-set round diamonds adorn polished 18k white gold, giving you a stunning look of sophistication. These diamonds t...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Floral design Drop Earring with round ruby in a bezel set
Located in New York, NY
Product details: 14k yellow gold 2 round 3mm rubies set in a bezel setting in a flower design Round brilliant diamonds set in a fish hook back 10 round diamonds (pair) Total car...
Ruby, 14k Gold
1.73 Carat Moonstone Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Moonstone and diamond earrings. 2 oval bezel set moonstones, each with 2 round brilliant cut accent diamonds, in 18k yellow gold textured settings. 2 oval bluish white cabochon mo...
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1, 60 Carats Ruby Oval cut Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Rock Crystal Stud Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Deco Collection, Deco Style 18 Karats Yellow Gold Oval Cut 1,60 Carats Rubies, Rock Crystal 0.12 Carats White Diamonds Stud Earrings. Classy and elegant Stud Earring...
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Yellow Gold
1.34 Carat Diamond Heart White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Each heart is adorned by pave set sparkling diamonds. Above each heart is one bezel set round brilliant cut diamond.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Bezel-Set Round Cabochon 1ct Opal Stud Earrings in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond 5 Strand Pave Set Earrings G SI 14 Karat White Gold
By David Morris
Located in New York, NY
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Earrings G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Earrings 1.00CT G-H SI 14K White Gold 7.5 gr...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.27 Ct Diamond Round Bezel Cluster Studs — 14K Gold Solitaire Illusion Earrings
Located in Jaipur, IN
Diamond cluster stud earrings set within a smooth, polished circular white gold bezel — a clean, domed round frame housing a four-stone princess-cut illusion cluster at the centre, s...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold GIA 2.13ctw Old Mine Cushion Diamond Bezel Stud Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine Cut - Bezel Set - L Color - VVS2/VS1 Clarity -2.13ctw (exact - certified) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info *...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Denise Roberge Yellow Gold 3.74ctw Large Pear Bezel Round Diamond Round Earrings
By Denise Roberge
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stones:-- (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Pear Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - F/G Color - I1 Clarity - 10.75x6.1mm & 11x6mm (approx.)(depth not measurable) - 3.50ctw (Approx.) (8) Natu...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Earrings in 18 Carat White Gold 2 Carats of Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Drop earrings in 18 kt white gold and diamonds Each earring holds 6 bezel-set diamonds of varying sizes and quality for a total weight of approximately 1 carat of diamonds for each e...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold 1/2 Cttw Diamond Zig Zag Drop Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from lustrous 14K yellow gold, these exquisite earrings dazzle with a half-carat total weight of natural diamonds, meticulously set to create an enchanting zigzag drop.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold GIA 3.21ctw Old Mine Cut Cushion Diamond Bezel Stud Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine Cut - Bezel Set - I Color - SI1 Clarity -3.21ctw (exact - certified) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** Tot...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 1.8ctw GIA Asscher Emerald Step Cut Diamond Bezel Stud Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Asscher Cut - Bezel Set - I Color - IF/VVS1 Clarity - 1.8ctw (exact - certified) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.00 Ct F/VS1 Emerald Diamond Bezel Stud Earrings 18K White Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Crafted in 18K white gold, the setting highlights the diamonds’ purity and timeless appeal. Finished with secure screw-back closures, these earrings provide both comfort and confiden...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
New 14k White Gold European Bezel Diamond W/ Calibre Sapphire Halo Drop Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
The design is accented with one diamond neatly bezel set above and the earrings are adorned with delicate milgrain etching throughout, in which adds a truly lovely touch to their des...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Gold 3.31ct GIA Pear Emerald Bezel Old European Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
The amazing color of the emeralds is truly mesmerizing and is going to be hard not to notice. These earrings will not disappoint. Promise! Enjoy :) --Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.90 Carat Aquamarine Diamond White Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Dangle drop earrings with oval and round aquas, accent with round white and light brown bezel set diamonds set in 14k white gold. Clip post backs. 6 oval light greenish blue aquamar...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.75 Carat Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Platinum Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Experience the timeless allure of our exquisite cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Platinum dangle earrings. Two bezel set oval sappires with a total weight of 4.75cts. These ear...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Bezel Single Stud Earring 14K Mined Old Euro 1920 NOS Screwback
Located in Dearborn, MI
Extremely Rare Pieces Referred to as "New Old Stock" or "NOS" Had Never Been Set Before White Gold Bezel Setting Makes the Diamond Appear Larger Pushback 100% Natural Diamond ....
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3 Ct F/VS1 Heart Cut Diamonds Bezel Huggie Hoop Earrings 18K Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Crafted in 18K white gold, the setting highlights the diamonds’ brilliance and romantic appeal, making these earrings a distinctive statement of elegance. --- Details: Total Diamond...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold GIA 3.08ct J SI1 Round Bezel Martini Diamond 9mm Stud Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Classic Matching GIA Martini Bezel Natural Diamonds Stud Earrings. --Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Martini Bezel Set - J Color - SI1 Clarity - 3....
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 14.32 Carat Oval Red Ruby Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Oval Natural cabochon fine translucent red Ruby and diamond dangle platinum earrings. Each earring starts with one oval bezel set ruby. Both rubies have a total weight of 14.32ct. Th...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
10K Yellow Gold Over Sterling Silver 1/4 Ctw Diamond Textured Halo Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Each piece glimmers irresistibly, featuring a quarter carat of natural diamonds, their celestial sparkle enhanced by the I-J color and I3 clarity, harmoniously set in a distinctive b...
Diamond, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 10k Gold
14K White Gold 1/3 cttw Round Cut Diamond Earrings (H-I, SI2-I1)
Located in New York, NY
Nothing is quite so glamorous as a pair of round diamond studs. This pair, featured in 14k white gold, showcases a central prong set round-cut diamond embraced by a circle of smaller...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy EGL Certified 3.10 Carat Diamond White Gold Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Bright and sparkly diamond dangle earrings that consist of 1.60ct and 1.50ct round brilliant cut diamonds. Simple secure lever back tops crafted in 14k white gold. Each upper dangle ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.84 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
1915 Art Deco sapphire and diamond dangle earrings. Set with shield, baguette and round diamonds in platinum with bezel set blue octagonal step cut sapphire dangles. Both GIA certifi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Detachable 1.20 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Charm Earring with Hoop Earring
Located in New York, NY
- Pair of pear shaped sapphire (6x4mm) 0.60ct each, 1.20 Carat total weight. - Round GHSI1 quality brilliant cut diamond set in a bezel: 0.05ct each (total weight: 0.10ct) - Lengt...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
18K Rose Gold Over Sterling Silver Purple Enamel 1/5 Ct Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The detail in this pair of 18k rose gold flash plated .925 sterling silver drop earrings is outstanding! The upper dangle is set with the mysterious air of a natural color-treated bl...
Onyx, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold, Gold P...
Abstract 0.77 Carat "Sparkies" Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
These gorgeous, glamorous new earrings by Eytan Brandes feature four bezel-set diamonds sitting pretty inside jazzy freeform links that are each pavé-set with a spray of tiny diamond...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold 0.79 Carat Diamond Pear Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold 0.79 Carat Diamond Pear Drop Earrings This ingenious invisible pear set diamond earring is fabulous.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
0.25 Carat Natural Diamond Chain Style Earrings G SI 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.25 Carat Natural Diamond Chain Style Earrings G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way 0.25CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, 3.4 grams, Bezel set 1 15/16 inc...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
8.26 Carat Total Chrome Diopside Dangle Earrings in Gold with Diamonds
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These lovely earrings feature a pair of beautiful chrome diopside cabochons set in 18k yellow gold bezels, dangling below sparkling diamonds set in white gold bezels.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
TJD 1/2Carat Nat. Pink Rosé and White Diamond 18K White Gold Floral Drop Earring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite diamond floral drop earrings offer beauty equaled only to her own. These earrings feature 74 white and 12 pink diamonds set in bezel and pave setting. These floral dr...
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold 1.24 Carat Decrescendo Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
The understated beauty of these breathtaking 18 karat white gold diamond dangle earrings with 16 RBC diamonds = 1.24 Cttw G - VS diamonds bezel set in decrescendo fashion is unsurpas...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$10,500Sale Price|32% Off
10.80 Carat Diamond and Pink Sapphire Christmas Tree Design Chandelier Earrings
Located in Tustin, CA
A long cascading pattern have prong, bezel and pave set marquise and round diamonds with a total weight of 10.80 carats.
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond and 18k Two-Toned Gold Dangle Earrings, .80 Carats Total Weight
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The diamonds at the top of the earrings are encased in white gold bezels, the diamonds in the center of the earrings are set in white gold prongs, and the largest diamonds at the bot...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
9.34 Carats Total Green Tourmaline & Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These beautiful dangle earrings feature 9.34 carats of stunning rich green tourmalines set with natural diamonds in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Floral Art Deco Revival Diamond Stud Sun Earrings .09 Carats 14K Yellow Gold 8mm
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The details for this earring set are listed below: 1 Set Metal Quality: 14 karat gold Measurements: 8.1 mm in diameter by 1.6 mm thick Earring Type: Stud Post Type: Straight friction...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15 Carat Oval Aquamarine & Diamond 18K White Gold Retro Dangle Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
15 carat total weight of oval-cut aquamarines set in intricate diamond-accented retro inspired dangle earrings crafted in 18K white gold.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Drop and Diamond Dangle Earrings in Yellow Gold, 6.83 Carats Total
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic combination with timeless style - invest in yourself now and enjoy them forever! Earrings measure approximately 1-1/4 inches in length Emerald drops, 6.83 carats total Dia...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
GIA Certified 3.96 Carat Round Fancy Brown To Yellow Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: Drop Earrings Metal: 18K White & Yellow Weight: 7.52 grams Setting: Prong, Halo, Bezel Closure: Butterfly Push Back Center Stone Details(1): Carat: 1.29 Colo...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
10 Carat Blue Sapphire & Diamond Dangle Drop Ear Climb Chandelier Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Item Details: - Type: Dangle Earrings - Metal: 18K White Gold - Weight: 26.3 grams - Setting: Bezel, Prong - Drop Length: 5 inches _______________________ Sapphire Details (1): ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Zircon and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold, 10.62 Carats Total
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These stunning drop earrings feature over 10 carats of gorgeous blue zircon gems set with sparkling diamonds in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.00 Carat Round Brilliant G VS1 Diamond 14K White Gold Dangling Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Title: These exquisite vintage 14K white gold dangling earrings showcase a dazzling 7.00 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds, offering exceptional G color and VS1 clarity.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Chopard 18 Karat White Gold Happy Spirit 1.34 Carat, Diamond Pendulum Earrings
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Total diamond weight =1.34 carats. the earrings measure 1 3/8" x 5/8" Stamped Chopard 750 Happy Spirit Style # 84/6110/0-20 Serial # 3069681
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,636Sale Price|20% Off
Trianon Turbo Shell Gold Sapphire and Diamond set Earrings
By Trianon
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Trianon light Gray and White Turbo Shell Earrings, measuring 1 3/8 inches in length, 1 inch wide and 1/2 inch thick, the bottom features a Bezel set Cabochon Sapphire of a...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold, 5.52 Carat Baguette Diamonds and 7.36 Carat Sapphires Earrings
By William Goldberg
Located in New York, NY
A classic oval shaped 18 karat yellow gold earring is impeccably set with Baguette Cut Diamonds and Blue Sapphires.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.36 Carat Emerald Cut G/SI Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
This pair of earrings is a set of emerald-cut diamond bezel stud earrings, showcasing the timeless elegance of elongated step-cut diamonds in a sleek, contemporary bezel setting.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Bulgari Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18k Y Gold
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari diamond Huggies earrings in 18k yellow gold. These earrings feature wide hoop design, center of each earring bezel set with emerald cut diamond, flanked by channel set baguet...
Diamond, Gold
Art Deco Style Diamond & Black Onyx Halo Set Drop 14K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Art Deco inspired earrings with diamond halos. Polished posts and settings. 2.9 mm bezel set diamond and onyx will add a uniqueness to your outfit with the presence of onyx and a whi...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold, 4.94 Carat Diamond and South Sea Pearl Hanging Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A single pear shaped bezel set Diamond is in the center of each heart.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3.93 Carat Pear Cut &Diamond Halo Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
GIA-certified diamond halo drop earrings in 18K white gold, set with one 1.32 carat pear brilliant diamond graded I color, VVS2 clarity and one 1.26 carat pear modified brilliant dia...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Pearl Dangle Earrings in Platinum
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
The diamonds are bezel set in these earrings. Diamond weight : 1.50 carat Metal : Platinum Measurements : 1 3/4 inches long
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
18KT YG Oval and Invisibly Set Rubies 12.85 Ct & Diamond 0.92 Cts Hoop Earrings
By Sabbadini
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent 18 karat yellow gold, ruby and diamond half hoop earrings. These stunning earrings center oval bezel set rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$18,240Sale Price / set|20% Off
2 Carat E Color Old European Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Rive Gauche Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Two charming Old European Cut diamonds with a total weight of 2 carats have been set into these handcrafted 18 karat yellow gold bezel set mountings. The tops of the bezels have fine...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unknown Designer 18 Karat .50 Carat Diamonds Star Clip Earrings Heavy*
Located in New York, NY
Unique Modified Star diamond earrings 8 bezel set diamonds .50ct. F-color, Vs-1 clarity. 18kt. yellow gold 36mm long 28mm wide 33.8 grams
Diamond, 18k 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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