Natural Diamond Earrings 4.12 ct 18KT White Gold Half Hoop Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
DETAILS: Metal: 18KT White Gold Weight: 11.00 Grams Gemstones: Natural Diamonds Weight:11.00 Grams Shape: Baguette Total carat Weight: 4.12 CT Number of Gemstones: 86 Setting: Prong...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
AIG Certified 4.90 Ceylon Sapphires Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Exclusive pair of earrings in modern design, so original and beautiful. Adds a touch of colors on your look. Earrings come in 18k gold with multicolor Natural Ceylon Sapphires of ct ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural Diamond Earrings 1.08 cts 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Metal: 18kt Yellow Gold Weight: 3.2 Grams Gemstone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Brilliant/ Baguette Total Carat Weight: 1.08 CT Number of Diamonds:26 Average Clarity: VS Colour...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AIG Certified 4.90 Carat Ceylon Sapphires Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Adds a touch of color on your outfit, and elevate your style with class and charm. Stunning earrings come in 18k gold with 32 pieces of Natural Ceylon Sapphires, in perfect baguettes...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
AIG Certified 4.90 Carat Ceylon Sapphires Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Adds a touch of color on your outfit, and elevate your style with class and charm. Stunning earrings come in 18k gold with 32 pieces of Natural Ceylon Sapphires, in perfect baguettes...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 5.00ct Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The color of these diamonds is F with VS clarity. The earrings measure 36mm by 18mm and weigh 19 grams.
Diamond, Platinum
Burmese Ruby Diamond Cluster Earrings Platinum PT950 12.25 Carats
Located in Great Neck, NY
Surrounding the rubies is an extraordinary arrangement of top quality F-color, VS-clarity diamonds totaling 6.80 carats, composed of precision-cut baguettes and brilliant rounds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Gold
18K White Gold Cushion Diamond Stud Earrings – 0.94 Carats Total
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Earrings are set in 18 karat white gold. Diamonds grading are F Color VS Quality Taper Baguette Diamond 0.31 carat Round Diamond 0.63 carat
Diamond, White Gold
6.20tcw Art Deco Top Quality Colombian Emerald & Diamond Dangle Earrings 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
An extraordinary, Art Deco Colombian emerald & Diamond Omega dangle earrings. These impressive earrings feature a set of very rare baguette cut, natural emeralds that are bezel set i...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tanzanite & Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in Webster, NY
Diamond Carat Weight: 1.02CTW Diamond Cut: Tapered Baguette Cut Color: E-F Clarity: VS Metal: 14k White Gold Marked/Tested: Stamped “14K" "STS" Weight: 4 Grams
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,680Sale Price|20% Off
Elegant 18K White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Fan Earrings, 2.56ct
Located in New York, NY
Elegant earrings designed in the shape of a fan and embellished with invisibly set baguette sapphires and round diamonds. 18 sapphires weighing 2.56 carats total. 26 round diamonds w...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$872Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamonds 0.30. cts 18KT White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
These 18KT white gold stud earrings feature a unique illusion square design, adorned with sparkling baguette cut and round brilliant natural diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Natural Diamond 0.60 carats 18KT White Gold Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Radiate sophistication and elegance with these stunning square stud earrings, featuring a captivating arrangement of round and baguette diamonds that emit a dazzling brilliance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamonds 0.75 carats 18KT White Gold Hoop Huggies Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Elevate your style with sophistication and grace wearing these exquisite hoop earrings, adorned with brilliant baguette and shimmering round-cut diamonds set in gleaming 18 KT White ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond 1.85 carats 18 Karat White Gold Drop Dangler Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
DETAILS: Metal: 18KT White Gold Weight: 5.54 Grams Gemstones: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round/ Baguette Round: 1.50 CT (44 Diamonds) Average Colour: D-E-F Average Clarity: VS Bag...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamonds 0.25cts in 18KT White Gold Petite Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
DETAILS: White Gold Metal: 18kt White Gold Weigh:1.50 Grams Gemstone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Baguette/Round Brilliant Total Carat Weight: 0.27ct Number of Gemstone:20 Average Colo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamonds 0.80 carats 18KT Yellow Gold Hoop Huggies Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Elevate your style with sophistication and grace wearing these exquisite hoop earrings, adorned with brilliant baguette and shimmering round-cut diamonds set in gleaming 18 KT Yellow...
Diamond, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamonds 0.62 cts 18 Karat White Gold Petite Hoop Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
DETAILS: Metal: 18KT White Gold Weight: 3.26 Grams Gemstones: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Brilliant/ Baguette Total carat Weight: 0.62 Number of Gemstones: 34 Setting: Prong Aver...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Diamond 2.00 Carats 18KT White Gold Star Burst Dangler Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Be in the moment, and radiate elegance in these enchanting round and baguette diamond cluster stud earrings from DETAILS: Metal: 18KT White Gold Weight:7.17 Grams Gemstones: Nat...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamonds 1.40 Carats 18 Karats White Gold Exclusive Designer Earring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The oval shape lends an elongated and flattering look to the earrings, making them stand out. DETAILS: Metal: 18KT White Gold Weight:5.09 Grams Gemstones: Natural Diamonds Shape: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage stud Earrings natural Ruby Diamonds solid18K Gold /4.7 gr
Located in SE
Color ca F-G / VS In finest used condition. All stones are intact.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1.60 Carat Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Elevate your timeless of beauty, and add a touch of light on your look. Stunning earrings come in 18k gold with natural diamonds in round and baguettes cut, of 1,60 carats, F-G colo...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Natural Diamond 1.06 carats 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Each earring showcases a breathtaking cluster of meticulously arranged round and baguette-cut diamonds, set in lustrous 18KT gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$76,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Harry Winston Platinum Pearl and 10.00 Carat Diamond Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
The diamonds total approximately 10.00 carats, graded F–G color and VS clarity, offering outstanding brilliance and precision consistent with the House of Winston’s uncompromising st...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
$2,899Sale Price|20% Off
Bespoke Square Cut Diamond Earrings 0.75ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
Each earring with 9 invisible set princess cut diamonds within a border of 32 tapered baguette cut diamonds channel set in 18ct white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
Multi Row Diamond Huggie Hoop Omega Back Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Diamonds Diamond Shape: Round and baguette cut Diamond Color: F–G Diamond Clarity: VS Diamond Total Carat Weight: 1.00 CTW Earring Dimensions: 1...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Contemporary Peony Stud Earrings with Diamonds and Green Emeralds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary Peony Petal stud earrings are in 18 karat yellow gold with 62 round natural diamonds, VS, F-G, and green emeralds, 4,5 carats in total. The sculptural design adds ...
Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...
Natural Diamonds 1.90 CTS 18 Karat Yellow Gold Halo Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
DETAILS: Metal: 18kt Yellow Gold Weight:5.42 Grams Gemstone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Brilliant/ Baguette Total Carat Weight: 1.90 ct Number of Gem Stones: 146 Average Colo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CHARLES KRYPELL Hoops Earrings In 18Kt Gold 3.94 Ctw In Diamonds & Sapphires
By Charles Krypell
Located in Miami, FL
An aesthetic of sophisticated luxury runs throughout every collection. Diamonds: Mounted in channel settings, with 34 calibrated baguette cut diamonds, with a total weight of about ...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
Modern Platinum 22.50cts Diamond Chandelier Tassel Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Details Metal: Platinum Diamonds: Approx. 22.50 carats total Marquise-cut diamonds, square-cut diamonds, baguette-cut diamonds, round brilliant-cut diamonds Diamond Color: F–G Dia...
Diamond, Platinum
Cabochon Emerald Drop and Diamond Earrings
Located in New Orleans, LA
The emeralds are beautifully showcased in a refined platinum setting accented by a sophisticated combination of round brilliant-cut and baguette diamonds totaling 2.10 carats. Diamon...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Natural Diamond 0.63 carats 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Halo Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
These stunning earrings feature a dazzling array of baguette and round diamonds, meticulously crafted and set in 18 KT gold to create a breathtaking cluster halo design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond 0.30 carats 18KT Yellow Gold Half Hoop Huggie Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Introducing our exquisite Natural Diamond Hoops, crafted with care and designed to elevate your style with a touch of understated elegance. These 18KT Gold Half Hoop Huggies are the ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beauvince Regina Diamond Earrings (3.48 ct Diamonds) in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
They are chic, fun and flirty in the right measures. Diamond Shape: Round & Baguettes Total Diamond Weight: 3.48 ct Diamonds Color: F - G Diamonds Clarity: VS - SI (Very Slightly...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond .56 carats 18 Karat White Pear shape Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Enhance your evening attire or commemorate a special occasion with the exquisite elegance of the Baguette and Round Diamond 18 KT Gold Cluster Halo Stud Earrings.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond 2.16 carats 18KT White Gold Illusion Cluster Huggie Stud Earring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Exquisite and spectacular, round and baguette-cut diamonds come together with over-the-top sparkle on these bold Illusion Huggie stud earrings.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Certified 1.43 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Add a touch of charm and class on your outfit. Stuning earrings come in 18k gold with 14 pieces of Natural Diamonds, in perfect emeralds and baguettes cut, of 1,43 carats, F color VS...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$3,592Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamonds 1.90 CTS 18 Karat White Gold Halo Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
DETAILS: Metal: 18kt White Gold Weight:5.42 Grams Gemstone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Brilliant/ Baguette Total Carat Weight: 1.90 ct Number of Gem Stones: 146 Average Color...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Transformer Stud Earrings with Rubies and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary transformer drop stud earrings are made of 18 karat rose gold with detachable amethyst drops and rubies, 0,26x0,16 inches / 6,7x4 mm each, 1,5 carats, in total, an...
Amethyst, Quartz, Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold...
18k Gold Chandelier Earrings Natural Tanzanites & Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite and chic design, by Italian designer. Earrings come in 18k gold with two piece of Natural Tanzanites of 49 carats in cabochon cut ,and round brilliant and baguettes c...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
4.50ct Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The color of these diamonds is E-F with VS clarity. The earrings measure 22mm in diameter and weigh 25.4 grams.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Natural Diamond 0.56 Carat 18KT White Gold Cluster Drop Half Hoop Dangle Earring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
DETAILS: Metal: 18KT White Gold Weight:3.13 Grams Gemstones: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Brilliant / Baguette Number of Diamonds: 84 Total carat Weight: 0.56CT Setting: Prong/ C...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold Tanzanite, Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite design for this stunning pair of earrings, so elegant and refined style. Magnificent earrings come in 18k gold with two pieces of Natural tanzanites in perfect cabochon...
Diamond, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Italian Diamond Earrings 18 karat Rose Gold
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This detail provides a striking contrast to the round brilliant stones, lending the earrings both texture and dimension. The diamonds are of excellent quality, graded F to G in color...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1950's Vintage Platinum and Diamond Celestial Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
The perfect earring for every collection. Measurements: 1 1/4 inches long Backs: posts with omega clip backs Metal: Platinum Gross weight: 20.65 grams Diamond Characteristics (inso...
Diamond, Platinum
Ruby and Diamond Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Accentuating the rubies’ beauty are 28 round brilliant-cut natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.26 carats (color F–G, clarity VS) and 4 baguette-cut natural diamonds totaling ap...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold 2.30cttw Diamond Pierced Stud Earrings
By Rick Shatz
Located in New York, NY
Each earring is set with a striking round brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 1.00 carat, graded D–F color and VS clarity, offering exceptional brightness and crisp, lively ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.10 Carat Natural Diamonds Flowers 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Elevate your look and adds a touch of charm on your outfit. Stunning earrings come in 18k gold with Natural Diamonds in baguettes and round brilliant cut of 1,10 carats, F-G color VS...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ivan & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Total diamond weigh is approximately 8.00 carats, with E-F color and VS clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 18K Gold Pink Morganite & Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Elevate your look and add a touch of class and charm on your outfit. Stunning earrings come in 18k gold with 2 pieces of rare Pink Morganite of 6,55 carats , delicate soft pink colo...
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold
4.30 Carats Mixed-Shape Diamonds 14k Gold Chandelier Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of charm and sophistication on your look. Stunning earrings come in 14k Gold with dazzling Diamonds of 4,30 carats , in perfect round ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
18k Gold Chandelier Earrings with Zambian Emeralds & Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Add a touch of class and grace on your look . Magnificent earrings come in 18k gold with 4 pieces of Natural Zambian Emeralds, in perfect cut, spectacular vibrant color , extra fine ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Certified South Sea Pearls Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Earrings come with two South Sea Pearls of about 13 mm and natural diamonds in baguettes and round cut , of 1,50 carats F/VS.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Bridal South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 18K White Gold, AAA 14–15mm Pearl
Located in Great Neck, NY
Elegant South Sea pearl and diamond drop earrings in 18K white gold, featuring two AAA 14–15mm pearls with 2.00ct E–F VS diamonds.
Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold Earrings South Sea Pearls & 1.70ct Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Elevate your outfit and adorn yourself with this incredible piece. Stunning earrings come in 18k gold with 2 pieces of South Sea Pearls, extra fine luxurious quality, vibrant pure w...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
AGL Certified 10.75ct natural pink & blue sapphire diamond earrings 18kt*
Located in New York, NY
Classic Sri Lanka origins 3.50cts of baguette & round diamonds: F/G-color, Vs-2 clarity. 18kt. yellow gold 20 grams.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Heart-Shaped Dangle Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
The round brilliant diamonds display F-G color and VVS-VS clarity, while the baguette diamonds boast E-G color and VVS clarity, adding a sophisticated sparkle.
Diamond, 14k 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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