BVLGARI ITALY 18k Yellow Gold, Pearl, Diamond & Cabochon Emerald Earrings 1980s
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bvlgari Italy 18k Yellow Gold, Pearl, Diamond & Cabochon Emerald Earrings Vintage 1980s Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer pair of ear...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1980s Emerald & Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Dangle Drop Clip-Back Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
1980s Emerald & Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Dangle Drop Clip-Back Earrings These exquisite high-jewelry dangle earrings are masterfully crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, combining classi...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 1980s Art Deco Revival Hexagonal Diamond Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Striking and sculptural, these vintage Italian 1980s earrings reinterpret the bold geometry of Art Deco through layered, three-dimensional hexagonal forms.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 1980s 18k Gold Stud Earrings with Diamonds and Burmese Rubies
Located in London, GB
This delightful pair of stud earrings are made of 18k gold and adorned with diamonds and Burmese rubies. The workmanship on the earrings are exquisite and the colour of the rubies mo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Marina B Karen Earrings with Diamonds
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and a stainless steel plate with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Signed by Marina B Circa 1987
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
1980s Diamond Multi Gemstone 18K Gold Doorknocker Clip-On Statement Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
1980s 18K Yellow Gold Doorknocker Clip-On Statement Earrings with Diamonds and Gemstones.
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
1980s High Polish Diamond 18K Gold Statement clipon Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
1980s Bold and contemporary, these sculptural statement earrings are crafted in 18K two-tone gold featuring a striking grooved design.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chanel Vintage 1980s Gold Iconic Matelassé Quilted Glow Diamond Rhombus Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Iconic Classic Matelassé Quilted Glow Diamond Rhombus Crush Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Pair of Vintage 18K Gold Agate, Lapis Lazuli & Diamond Earrings, Italy 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage 18 karat yellow gold earrings with white agate, lapis lazuli and diamonds / Italy 1980s marked TRIANON Diameter 2.4cm
Diamond, Agate, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,579Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Earring In very good condition.
Diamond, 14k Gold
$2,106Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Leaf Style Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.83 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.65 ct. Please contact for any que...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
$2,632Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.65 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vs clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.65 carat. The box is not include...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Chanel Vintage Gold Large Diamond CC Logo Drop Clip On Earrings, circa 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: Oval tag CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The earrings are in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned...
Gold
1980S 6.00 carats Diamond 18K Gold Linear Tear Drop Long Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These stylish 18K gold long drop earrings are designed with an elegant linear drop that alternates between baguette and square-cut diamonds, culminating in a beautiful pear-cut diamo...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s Diamond Fire Flame 18K Gold Clip-On Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
dd a touch of timeless luxury to your jewelry collection with these stunning 1980s Flame Earrings, expertly crafted in solid 18K yellow and white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Mabe Pearl & Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings, c.1980s
Located in London, GB
Simple and elegant, these pearl earrings are a lovely example of late 20th century jewellery. Each earring is centred on a lustrous mabe pearl, framed by a polished circular border ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s 18K White Gold Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Tassel Earrings, 80 Carats
Located in Miami, FL
An extraordinary pair of 18 karat white gold tassel earrings from the 1980s–1990s, showcasing the exuberant glamour and refined craftsmanship of late 20th-century high jewelry design.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Italian 1980s 18K Yellow Gold Convertible Cut-Crystal & Diamond Earrings, 2 Inch
Located in Miami, FL
Striking and luxuriously versatile, these chandelier earrings are crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and set with approximately 1.2 carats of brilliant-cut diamonds.
Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
George K. Wittels 18K Gold Carved Green Intaglio and Diamond Earrings, 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Wittels • Metal: 18K Yellow Gold (hallmarked) • Gemstones: Carved Green Intaglio Cabochons • Diamonds: Approx. 0.50 total carat; F–G / VS–SI • Length: Approx. 0.75 inch • Weight: 8.1...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s David Webb Rock Crystal and Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum, 18k white gold with Rock Crystal and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.50 carats. Signed by David Webb Circa 1980s
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Platinum
1980s Heart Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
1980s Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings Elegant and vibrant, these exceptional 1980s-era earrings are crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold and feature two captivatin...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1980S Diamond Ruby 18K Elephant Statement clip on Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
This Fashionable Diamond Ruby exquisite Omega back clip-on with post earrings is expertly crafted from solid 18K yellow and white gold. Each earring boasts a trio of stunning estate ...
Diamond, Ruby
pair of 1980's mother of pearl and pave diamond clip-on earrin
Located in Firenze, FI
Dramatic 1980’s solid 18k yellow gold Mother Of Pearl earrings with (approximately 1.20c ) of F, VS diamonds. 18k yellow gold 58 round diamonds, approx. total weight 1.20c , F, VS 2...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Harry Winston Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Cabochon Rubies weighing a total of 9.34 carats and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of 1.74 carats. Signed by Harry Winston Circa...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1980s Roberto Coin 18k gold, tiger's eye and diamond earrings
By Roberto Coin
Located in London, GB
These 1980s Roberto Coin earrings are made of 18k yellow gold and their design centres on a pair of striking tiger's eyes.
Diamond, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold
1980s Chanel Gold Tone Diamond-Quilted Clip On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
1980s Chanel gold-tone diamond-quilted earrings featuring gold-tone metal, these earrings display one of the maison's most iconic signatures "the diamond-quilted finish", a clip-on f...
Italian 18K Gold & Diamond Earrings with Athena and Owl Coin Motif, Circa 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Origin: Italy Period: Circa 1980s Metal: 18K Yellow Gold (hallmarked 750) Gemstones: 48 Round Brilliant Diamonds, approx. 1.20 total carats (F–G color, VS–SI clarity) Diameter: 0.8 i...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Diamond 13.03cttw Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Sophisticated and sculptural, these 1980s Era 18K yellow gold earrings showcase a striking blend of natural sapphires and brilliant diamonds totaling 8.75 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Pair of Vintage 18K Rose and White Gold Diamond Clip-On Earrings, Italy 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage earrings in 18 karat rose and white gold with diamonds inserted in a semicircle fretwork / Made in Italy 1980s
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Circular 4.15 Cararts Diamond Platinum Snow Clip-on Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Fiery white round and baguette cut Diamonds adorn this vintage 1960's circular motif earrings. Crafted in platinum, they measure appx. 20.25 mm. Featured prominently in the center...
Diamond, Platinum
1980s French Frosted Crystal & Diamond 18K White Gold Clip Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These elegant vintage earrings feature smooth geometric panels of frosted crystal framed in 18K white gold, accented with pavé-set diamonds totaling approximately 1.80 carats.
Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pair of Vintage 18K Gold Earrings with Yellow Corundum & Diamonds, Italy 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage 18 karat yellow gold earrings with yellow corundum for a total of 3 karats and brilliant diamonds for a total of 2.2 karats, Italy 1980-1990s
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bold Vintage Yellow Gold Earrings with Diamonds, 1980s Modernist Style
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Specifications : Style: Vintage modernist earrings Period: Circa 1980s Metal: 18k yellow gold (750‰) Stones: 10 brilliant-cut diamonds, approx. 0.35 ct total Weight: 9.60 grams ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Carved Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Earrings in 14k Gold, USA, 1980s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These Lapis Lazuli Earrings are special. They are carved beautifully and have little to no pyrite so they are very clean. These mesure 1.5" x 1.25" or 4cm x 3 cm and weigh 20.62 gra...
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s David Webb Black Enamel Earrings with Turquoise and Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Fineyt crafted in 18k yellow gold and black enamel with Turquoise and Round brilliant cut Diamonds. Signed by David Webb Circa 1980s 1 1/8 x 1 3/8 inch
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Enamel
1980s David Webb 18k gold, enamel and diamond clip-on earrings
By David Webb
Located in London, GB
These hefty 1980s David Webb clip-on earrings are made of 18k gold and enamel and embellished with a geometric design in round cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Bulgari Diamond Pearl Earrings 18K Yellow Gold South Sea Pearl 1980s
By Bulgari
Located in Fairfield, CT
Bulgari Diamond Pearl Earrings 18K Yellow Gold South Sea Pearl 1980s These Bulgari earrings are made in 18k yellow gold and set with white South Sea pearls framed within octagonal ...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Lapis & Diamond Clip Earrings by Trio, Italy, 1980s
By Trio
Located in Miami, FL
Each earring features an oval lapis center (~20 carats total) in a deep, royal blue tone with natural mineral flecks—paired with pavé-set brilliant diamonds (approx. 2.00 carats tota...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Clip-On Earrings, Circa 1980s, 0.20ct
Located in Brunswick, ME
We estimated that the earrings were made in the 1980s.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI ITALY 18k Yellow Gold, South Sea Pearl & Baguette Diamond Earrings 1980s
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bvlgari Italy 18k Yellow Gold, South Sea Pearl & Baguette Diamond Earrings 1980s Vintage Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer pair of ea...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold
1980s Diamond 18.86cts GIA Ruby 18K Gold Cabochon Floral Statement Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
A Classy pair of elegant Cabochon Ruby, Diamond, and Fancy Yellow Diamond Earrings, crafted in a combination of 18K white and yellow gold. These earrings feature exquisite cabochon ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Charles Turi 1980s 18K Yellow Gold Onyx and Diamond Clip-On Earrings
By Charles Turi
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by acclaimed American jeweler Charles Turi, these bold 1980s earrings are a striking example of sculptural modernist design with European flair.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Circa 1980s Italian 18K White Gold Persian Turquoise and Diamond Floral Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Italian 18K white gold floral earrings featuring 12 sculpted Persian turquoise cabochons and approximately 0.60 carat of round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
18ct Gold & Platinum Vintage Curved Onyx Earrings Circa 1980s
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1980s 'Arrow' shaped Onyx and diamond earrings. Crafted in a refined combination of 18ct gold and platinum, the design features smooth, polished onyx in elegant sweeping curv...
18k Gold
1980s Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Multi-Precious Stone & Diamond Omega Post Earring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
A spectacular and vibrantly opulent pair of vintage 1980s bombé cluster earrings, meticulously crafted in solid 18-karat yellow gold.
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Charles Krypell 18-kt Gold and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Experience timeless elegance with these vintage 1980s 18-kt Gold and Diamond Earrings by Charles Krypell.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1980s Impressive Emerald Diamond Gold Ear Pendants
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted these French 18 karat gold ear pendants feature 2 perfectly matched deep forest green pear shape emeralds weighing 14.15 carats and 1...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k White Gold Emerald Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stamped “750” and “4501,” these circa 1980s emerald diamond stud earrings are crafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and well handcrafted in 18 karat yellow gold, these ear clips from the 1980s are set with 90 perfectly matched white bright and sparkly round brilliant cut diamo...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Gemlok Diamond Mother of Pearl Diamond Pave Gold Clip Post Earrings
By Gemlok
Located in Stamford, CT
Gemlok 1980’s Mother of Pearl diamond earrings. Originally from Spritzer & Fuhrmann. 2 Mother of pearl fans set in 18k yellow gold with 78 round accent diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1980s Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted in 18 karat yellow gold, these 1980s ear clips are chic and stunning on the ear. Set with 84 perfectly matched bright white and livel...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s Golden Orange Sapphire 18 Karat yellow Gold Clip Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Big and festive bold in design, these 18k yellow gold Flower clip-on earrings feature 13.20 carats of round brilliant-cut genuine orange/yellow Sapphire in varying shades of color ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Pair of 18 K yellow Gold 1980s Vintage Ruby Diamond dangle Eearrings
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A pair if very elegant drop earrings in 18 K yellow Gold set with 8 deep red rubies weighing approximately 3.80 ct and numerous brilliant cut Diamonds with an estimarte weight of ca....
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s White Coral Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful and most chic earring wearable for any occasion. 18 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.75 carats.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 K Yellow Gold 1980s Ear Clips Sapphire Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Captivating cockatail earclipsin 14 K yellow Gold featuring 2 lovely blue bezel set oval Sapphires weighing approximately 3.60 ct framed by Baguette and Brilliant cut Diamonds weighi...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman 18k Sterling Silver CABLE Earrings. Authentic David Yurman Diamond
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1980s Materials: Silver Gemstone: Diamond Earring location: Earlobe Closure: Lever back Iconic David Yurman cable Jewelry.
Sterling Silver
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Earrings
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14KT YG Ruby and Diamond Earrings - 1980s Lady’s 14 carat yellow gold ruby earrings weighing 12.40 grams with 30 marquise cut rubies weighing 4.00.
Diamond, Ruby, 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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