1.50 Carat Natural Diamond Hoop Earrings G-H SI in 14K White Gold 2 Pointers
Located in New York, NY
1.50 Carat Natural Diamond Hoop Earrings G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Earrings 1.50CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, 5.1 grams, Prong St...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bielka .30 Carat Diamond Twisted Wire Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Bielka .30ct diamond twisted wire gold hoop earrings, a true testament to elegance and craftsmanship. These exquisite earrings are mounted with bezel set round full cut diamonds that...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Judith Ripka .72 Carat Diamond White Gold Hoop Earrings
By Judith Ripka
Located in Stamford, CT
18k white gold Judith Ripka diamond hoop earrings with 24 round brilliant cut accent earrings. 24 round brilliant cut diamonds, approx. .72cts 18k white gold Stamped: 18k Hallmar...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,536Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural Certified 2 Carat SI/H Diamond C Hoop Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural Certified 2 Carat SI/H Diamond C Hoop Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold features pear cut diamond set on the corner of the hoop earrings.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,828Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural Certified 2 Carat SI/H Diamond C Hoop Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural Certified 2 Carat SI/H Diamond C Hoop Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold features pear cut diamond set on the corner of the hoop earrings.
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2 Carat Diamond Double Spiral Earrings in Platinum
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
These fantastic new platinum earrings by Eytan Brandes present a spiral of diamonds with a shorter spiral of smaller diamonds nestled within. The spiral drops slightly in elevation ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
5.18 Carat Diamond White Gold Openwork Hoop Earrings
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Elegant and intricate, these front-facing earrings showcase a captivating openwork design, adorned with shimmering white diamonds. The circular form is artfully crafted in 18k white ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Black Round Diamond 0.65 Carat TW White Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond hoop earrings. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with round cut black diamond melee complimented by round whit diamond melee. This earrin...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2 Carat Round Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Hoop Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A chic and fashionable pair of hoop earrings showcasing brilliant-cut 16-round Blue Sapphires alternating with diamonds, set in 14k white gold. 12 Round diamonds weigh 1.15 carats in...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Pear Brilliant Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
These exquisite hoop earrings showcase 2 carats of pear brilliant cut diamonds, set in 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold 9.25 Carats Hoop Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These glowing hoop earrings feature 9.25 total carats of diamonds in 18K white gold, finished with round cut diamonds mounted inside and out. 2 inches wide this is a an earring that...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold 1.0 Carat Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Great neck, NY
Timeless Gold Earrings: Our best-selling inside out hoop diamond earrings were designed with the modern woman in mind.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold 1.0 Carat Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Great neck, NY
Timeless Gold Earrings: Our best-selling inside out hoop diamond earrings were designed with the modern woman in mind.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2 Carat Diamond Pave Multi Stand Half Hoop Earrings 14 Karat Rose Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Embrace timeless elegance with our natural diamond stud earrings crafted in solid 14K gold — the perfect blend of sophistication, purity, and lasting value. Each earring features h...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2.34 Carat Natural Double Hoop Diamond Earrings 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Inside Out, Double Hoop Earrings 2.34ct. Natural diamonds Rounds, Full cut brilliants. G- color Vs-2 Clarity. Excellent detail. 14kt. white gold 8.7 grams 1.08 inch long L...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold 0.10 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 0.09ct of diamonds. Each delicate U-shaped hoop features a single line of white dia...
Diamond, White Gold
2 Carat Diamond Pave Multi Strand Half Hoop Earrings 18 Karat Rose Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Item Code :- SEE-13533B Gross Wt. :- 13.87 gm 18k Solid Rose Gold Wt. :- 13.46 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 2.07 Ct. (AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 AND COLOR H-I) Customization Avail...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,529Sale Price / set|20% Off
Real 2 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond C Hoop Earrings 14K White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Real 2 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond C Hoop Earrings 14K White Gold Jewelry features cluster of diamonds set in an open c hoop.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$3,161Sale Price / set|20% Off
Real 2 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond C Hoop Earrings 18K White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Real 2 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond C Hoop Earrings 18K White Gold Jewelry features cluster of diamonds set in an open c hoop.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, 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
14K White 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 White Gold 2 Cts Round Cut Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings Material : 14KT W...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold 0.12 Carat Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Great neck, NY
Quality Earrings Set: Made from real 14k gold and glittering white approximately 0.12 ct. Certified diamonds, featuring a single line of white diamonds with a color and clarity of GH...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat White Gold 0.12 Carat Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Great neck, NY
Quality Earrings Set: Made from real 14k gold and glittering white approximately 0.12 ct. Certified diamonds, featuring a single line of white diamonds with a color and clarity of GH...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Rose 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, 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 Rose 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, Rose Gold
14 Karat Rose 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 glittering white 0.09 ct. of diamonds. Each delicate U-shaped hoop features a single line of white diam...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat Rose 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 glittering white 0.09 ct. of diamonds. Each delicate U-shaped hoop features a single line of white diam...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose 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 White 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, White Gold
3 Carat Yellow Thin Hoops 1 1/2 Inch
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
Diamond hoop earrings 1 1/2 inch diameter set in 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 0.40 Carat Diamond Donut Hoop Earrings
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: New Composition: 14K Yellow Gold Primary Stones: Round Brilliant Diamonds Carat Weight: 0.40 Carats in Total Color/Clarity: G-H / SI1-2 Earring Dimensions: .75'' L / .75'' ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,048Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Solid Gold Diamond Huggie Hoop Tiny Diamond Hoop Earring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Hoop Earrings are made of 14K solid gold available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Classic Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings set in 14K gold. 18 mm. ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
5.63 Carat Diamond Hoop Earrings Set in Yellow Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior Contemporary Hoop Earrings set in 19.2K Yellow Gold and set with 104 Round Cut White Diamonds (G-VS/VVS) weighting 5.63 ct. It's 2 cm (.78") long Weight in Gold is 11 g. Stam...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
10k White Gold Round and Blue Baguette 1/2 Cttw Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Designed to captivate and charm, these exquisite hoop earrings are a masterpiece of craftsmanship, fashioned from lustrous 10k white gold. Each piece gleams with a harmonious arrange...
White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
2.20 Carat Natural Diamond Hoop Earrings 14 Karat White Gold*
Located in New York, NY
2.20ct Natural Diamonds Hoop Earrings G-H Color, Vs-2 clarity Earrings have easy snap / lock release, all with push of button 14Kt white gold. Diameter: .92 inches 2.4mm wide...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.50 Carat Natural Diamond Hoop Earrings 14 Karat White Gold*
Located in New York, NY
1.50ct Natural Diamonds Hoop Earrings H Color, Si-1-2 clarity Earrings have easy snap / lock release, all with push of button 14Kt white gold. Diameter: 1.36 inches 2.6mm wide ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings 0.13ctw F-G VS-SI 1/2″ Small Hinged Hoops
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to present this classic pair of 18k White Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings. Elegant in their simplicity, these hoops feature 26 round brilliant cut diamonds with an estimate...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,616Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Rose Gold Three-Row Hoop Diamond Earrings '1 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This triple row hoop earring features round brilliant diamonds micro-prong set for making an eye-catching impression. It's 2/3 of an inch in diameter. Experience the difference! Pro...
Diamond, Rose Gold
$1,616Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Yellow Gold Three-Row Hoop Diamond Earrings '1 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This triple row hoop earring features round brilliant diamonds micro-prong set for making an eye-catching impression. It's It's 2/3 of an inch in diameter. Experience the difference!...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$1,616Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat White Gold Three-Row Hoop Diamond Earrings '1 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This triple row hoop earring features round brilliant diamonds micro-prong set for making an eye-catching impression. It's It's 2/3 of an inch in diameter. Experience the difference!...
Diamond, White Gold
.75 Carat Natural Diamonds Huggie Hoop Earrings 14 Karat Gold*
Located in New York, NY
Pave Set Mod Hoop, Snap closure Earrings .75ct. Natural diamonds Rounds, Full cut brilliants. F/G- color Vs-2 Clarity. Excellent detail. 14kt. white gold 5.2 grams 15.5mm d...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
TJD 0.18 Carat Diamonds and 0.50 Carat Ruby 14KT Gold Hoop Earrings
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Pear ruby and diamond hoop earrings in 14K white gold, designed with a refined balance of color and brilliance.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold 0.66 Carat Diamond Pear Shape Hoop Earrings
Located in Great neck, NY
Set your lobes aglow in the classic shimmer and shine of these luxurious pear shape skinny hoop earrings! A dazzling array of diamonds fire up and down the design crafted from 14k wh...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold 0.66 Carat Diamond Pear Shape Hoop Earrings
Located in Great neck, NY
Set your lobes aglow in the classic shimmer and shine of these luxurious pear shape skinny hoop earrings! A dazzling array of diamonds fire up and down the design crafted from 14k wh...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Roman Malakov 9.55 Carats Total Round Diamond Pave Set Hoop Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
DEARHK328/2 A classic pair of hoop earrings showcasing pavé-set round diamonds on the inside and outside weighing 9.55 carats total.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose 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
Diamond White Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
40 bright white and sparkly round brilliant cut earrings with an approximate total diamond weight of 2 carats set in 14 karat white gold
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emilio Jewelry Ruby Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Please Call our direct line 6468461904 8am-11pm daily closed on Saturdays Approx total weight: 2.20cts Gorgeous deep red Rubies set with white diamonds. The width of the hoop measur...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$3,006 / set
Diamond Hoop Earrings, 18K Gold
By Michelle Massoura Fine Jewellery
Located in Nicosia, CY
The ‘Eternal Diamond’ hoop earrings offer a modern approach to the classic diamond hoop silhouette.
Diamond, 18k 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
$4,600Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat White Gold Large Diamond Hoop Earrings 1.50 Carat
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About 14k white gold large 1 1/2 inch long diamond hoop earrings Specifications: main stone: 96 round Diamonds carat total weight: 1.50CTW color: G clarity: VS ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.58 Carat Natural Red Ruby Diamond Hoop Earrings 14 Karat Gold**
Located in New York, NY
Elongated Hoop Earrings Rubies, Diamonds Alternated Inside Out 4.00ct. Natural Ruby Hoop Earrings. Rubies: Oval, Full Cut. Transparent & Even Red tone. Vivid red colors ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Princess-Cut 2 ct Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: DiamondMain Stone Color: HMain Stone Shape: PrincessMain Stone Creation: NaturalMain Stone Size: 2.5mmMain Stone Weight: 2...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1.59 Carat Natural Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An extremely extravagant yet classic pair of jewelry featuring these exquisite and elegant, natural diamond earrings. These 18K White Gold Earrings weigh 7.2 grams and are studded in...
Diamond, White Gold
0.75 Carat Natural Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings G SI 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
100% Natural, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Earrings 0.75CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, 2.87 grams, Prong 1/2" BY 1/4" 68 diamonds - 0.55ct, 20 diamonds - 0.20ct E5739.75...
Diamond, White Gold
Roman Malakov, 18.97 Carat Total Yellow and White Diamond Oval Hoop Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A pair of gorgeous hoop earrings featuring radiant cut yellow diamonds weighing 15.28 carats total, surrounded by dazzling white diamonds weighing 3.69 carats total.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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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