TJD 4.00 Carat Natural Round Diamond Hoop Earrings in 14KT White Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Key Attributes Jewelry Type: Diamond Hoop Earrings Metal: 14KT White Gold Total Diamond Weight: 4.00 Carats Number of Diamonds: 28 Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant Setting Style: Pron...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Hoops and Huggies Earring: 0.18 Carat Diamonds in 14K White Gold
By ZIORO
Located in Paramus, NJ
The white gold setting complements the diamonds, providing an elegant backdrop that enhances their natural brilliance.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Hoops and Huggies Earring: 0.3 Carat Diamonds in 14K White Gold
By ZIORO
Located in Paramus, NJ
The white gold setting complements the diamonds, providing an elegant backdrop that enhances their natural brilliance.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Hoops and Huggies Earring: 0.33 Carat Diamonds in 18K White Gold
By ZIORO
Located in Paramus, NJ
The white gold setting complements the diamonds, providing an elegant backdrop that enhances their natural brilliance.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Hoops and Huggies Earring: 0.33 Carat Diamonds in 14K White Gold
By ZIORO
Located in Paramus, NJ
The white gold setting complements the diamonds, providing an elegant backdrop that enhances their natural brilliance.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Italian White Gold Hoop Earrings with Black and White Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Italian White Gold Hoop Earrings with Black and White Diamonds are a stunning and sophisticated addition to any jewelry collection.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Metro 18k White Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
These vintage Tiffany & Co. hoop earrings are a refined and highly desirable pair, combining the prestige of one of the world’s most iconic jewelry houses with the timeless appeal of...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold Inside Outside Diamond Hoop Earrings 7.60ctw
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to present these elegant 14k white gold diamond micro pavé inside outside oval hoop earrings featuring approximately 3.50 carats total weight of round brilliant cut di...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,774Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural Diamond Hoop Earrings 1.85 Carats 18K White Gold Pear Shape Diamond Hoop
Located in Deira, AE
Details:- Item Code: SEE-110574 Category: Fine Jewelry Jewelry Type: Earrings Metal: 18K White Gold Gross Weight: 4.79 Grams Natural Diamond Weight: 1.85 Carats Diamond Clarity: SI D...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
TJD 1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Hoop Earrings in 14 Karat White Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Diamond hoop earrings in 14 karat white gold, designed to embody modern elegance with a clean and refined silhouette.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold Inside Outside Diamond Hoop Earrings 7.60ctw
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to present these stunning 14k white gold inside outside diamond hoop earrings featuring approximately 7.60 carats total weight of round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural White Round Diamond 2.61 Carat TW White Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond earrings. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with natural round cut white diamonds. These earrings are guaranteed to impress and enhance y...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Luminous 0.40ct Diamond Double-Row Hinged Hoop Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
These brand-new, unworn earrings showcase a sophisticated double-row pavé setting, featuring 20 natural round brilliant diamonds that create a wide and luxurious wall of sparkle.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold 5.75ct Diamond Hoop Earrings MF12-020426
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Diamonds with a total weight of 5.75 carats make these luxury hoop earrings impossible to ignore.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14KT White Gold Round Cut Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Antwerp, BE
The front-facing curve of each hoop is lined with a delicate row of sparkling, round-cut white diamonds held securely in prong settings.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 3.01 carat Diamond and White Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive pair of 3.01 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold hoop earrings; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14KT White Gold Pave Diamond Wide Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT White Gold Gold Weight : 1.81 Gram Earring Size : 1cmX1cm Set with : Diamond Stone : 66 Natural Diamonds Diamond Carat : 0.4 Total Carat Weight: 0.4 Diamond Color...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$6,883Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Diamond Pear-Shaped Hoop Earrings 1.46 Carats in 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
Jewel Palate presents a sophisticated pair of pear-shaped hoop earrings crafted in 18K white gold and set with 1.46 carats of natural diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,162Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural Diamond Pear Cut Hoop Earrings 1.30 Carats in 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
Crafted in 18K white gold weighing approximately 4.58 grams, the setting provides strength, durability, and a polished finish that complements the diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Natural White Round Diamond 1.75 Carat TW White Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond earrings. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with natural round cut white diamonds. These earrings are guaranteed to impress and enhance y...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural White Round Diamond 2.70 Carat TW White Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's classic diamond earrings. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with natural round cut white diamonds in a beautiful interlocking circle form. These earrings a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural White Round Diamond 1.66 Carat TW White Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's classic diamond earrings. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with natural round cut white diamonds in a beautiful interlocking circle form. These earrings a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
TJD 0.25 Carat Diamond and Black Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings in 14K White Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and black diamond huggie hoop earrings crafted in 14 karat white gold, set with approximately 0.25 carat of round diamonds, totaling 66 stones.
Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$9,450Sale Price|20% Off
2.00 Carat Pear-Shaped Natural Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
Item Code:SEE-110581 Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gross Weight: 6.55 Grams Gold Weight: 6.15 Grams Natural Diamond Weight: 2.00 Carat Diamond Clarity: SI Diamond Color: H–I Graceful ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural White Oval Diamond 1.67 Carat TW White Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's classic diamond earrings. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with natural oval cut white diamond and natural round cut white diamonds. These earrings are gu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$11,193Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural Diamond Pear-Shaped Hoop Earrings 2.72 Carats in 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
Details:- Item Code: MEE-240 Category: Fine Jewelry Jewelry Type: Earrings Metal: 18K White Gold Gross Weight: 8.59 Grams Natural Diamond Weight: 2.72 Carats Diamond Clarity: SI Diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$43,283Sale Price / set|20% Off
8.98 Carat Emerald-Cut Natural Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
Item Code: SEE-111482 Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gross Weight: 9.04 Grams Gold Weight: 7.24 Grams Natural Diamond Weight: 8.98 Carat Diamond Clarity: SI Diamond Color: H–I A dramat...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$8,532Sale Price / set|20% Off
2.54 Carat Princess-Cut Natural Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
Item Code: SEE-111556 Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gross Weight: 7.15 Grams Gold Weight: 6.64 Grams Natural Diamond Weight: 2.54 Carat Diamond Clarity: SI Diamond Color: H–I Length: 17...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$3,499Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural Diamond Multi Shape Hoop Earrings 1.03 Carats in 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
Details:- Item Code: SEE-110634 Category: Fine Jewelry Jewelry Type: Earrings Metal: 18K White Gold Gross Weight: 2.89 Grams Natural Diamond Weight: 1.03 Carats Diamond Clarity: SI D...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$3,136Sale Price / set|20% Off
Sparkling Diamond Wide Huggie Hoop Earrings for Wedding in 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 14K Solid White Gold Gemstone - Diamond Gemstone Weight - 1.43 cts Gemstone Shape - Round, Baguette Gross Weight - 5.735 Grams Setting - Pave and Chann...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,640Sale Price / set|20% Off
Certified Natural Baguette Diamond Hoop Earrings in 14K White Gold 3.11 Carat
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These elegant diamond huggie earrings features 14 baguette cut diamonds totaling 3.11 carats, set in rich 14k white gold. each baguette diamond measuring approximately 4 x 3 mm. and ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,172Sale Price / item|20% Off
Certified Natural Baguette Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18K White Gold 3.11 Carat
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These elegant diamond huggie earrings features 14 baguette cut diamonds totaling 3.11 carats, set in rich 18k white gold. each baguette diamond measuring approximately 4 x 3 mm. and ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Inside Out Hand Engraved Large Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Style: Inside Out Diamond Hoop Earrings Metal: 18k White Gold Total Weight: 12.3 Grams Measurements: 1.75" in Diameter Diamonds: 126 Round Brilliant Cu...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,451Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural Diamond Multi Shape Hoop Earrings 2.99 Carats in 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
Details:- Item Code: SEE-110768A Category: Fine Jewelry Jewelry Type: Earrings Metal: 18K White Gold Gross Weight: 8.53 Grams Natural Diamond Weight: 2.99 Carats Diamond Clarity: SI ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1.35ct Diamond Chunky Hoops Tennis Earrings 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
Diamond tennis earrings three diamond pave row settings oval shaped hoops earrings in 18ct white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Solid 18K White Gold Hoop Earrings Natural Diamond Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Solid 14K White Gold Hoop Earrings Natural Diamond Handmade Fine Jewelry Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unused...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Natural White Round Diamond 1.01 Carat TW White Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond earrings. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with natural round cut white diamonds. These earrings are guaranteed to impress and enhance y...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.71 Carat Baguette Cut Diamond Chevron Huggie Hoop Earrings in 18K White Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Capturing a dynamic rhythm of architectural light, these exquisite diamond huggie hoop earrings are meticulously crafted in luminous 18K white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
$792Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamond Hoops 0.27 cts 18 Karat White Gold Hoop Huggie Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Introducing the epitome of minimalistic beauty, our 18KT White Gold Princess Diamond Half Hoop Huggies with Bezel detailing are a radiant expression of refined elegance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$583Sale Price|20% Off
14KT White Gold Double Row Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Antwerp, BE
The earrings feature a double row of small, round diamonds along the front. One row of diamonds sits in a traditional setting, while the adjacent row incorporates a textured gold bor...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural White Round Diamond 0.97 Carat TW White Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond earrings. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with natural round cut white diamonds in a beautiful interlocking circle form. These earrings...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,800Sale Price / item|20% Off
Bespoke Pavé Diamond Elongated Oval Huggie Hoop Earrings in 14K/18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Details of these particular earrings DEF VS Clarity Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds: Total 0.990ct 18K White Gold Gold Weight: 9.990g Total Weight: 10.188g Stamped: Au750 d0.495 * Ple...
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18...
Natural White Round Diamond 2.65 Carat TW White Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond earrings. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with natural round cut white diamonds. These earrings are guaranteed to impress and enhance y...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 18 karat White Gold Hoop Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The French 18 karat White Gold Hoop Earrings with Diamonds are a classic, refined and elegant accessory.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond 1.85 carats 18KT White Gold 'In and Out' Hoop Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Introducing the Natural Diamond Hoops, 18KT White Gold Cluster Illusion Hoop Earrings – a truly extraordinary piece of art, adding a touch of sophistication and elegance to enhance a...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier 18K White Gold 1.50ct Diamond Hoop Earrings CA05-060426
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
These Cartier hoop earrings are simply elegant. The sleek 18K White Gold settings provide them with a minimalist aesthetic, while sparkling Diamonds totaling 1.50 carats catch the li...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$1,440Sale Price / set|20% Off
1.3Ct Natural Emerald-Cut Emerald & Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These elegant hoop earrings feature 2 natural emerald-cut emeralds totaling 1.3 carats, set in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold 4.70 Carat Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 4.70 Carat Diamond Hoop Earrings This adorable and glamorous criss-cross hoop earring with the combination of baguette-cut and brilliant-cut diamonds is a splend...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, 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.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,136Sale Price / set|20% Off
1.3Ct Natural Emerald-Cut Emerald & Diamond Hoop Earrings in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These elegant hoop earrings feature 2 natural emerald-cut emeralds totaling 1.3 carats, set in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,120Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pear Cut Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Hoop Earrings in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These elegant huggie hoop earrings feature 2 pear cut blue sapphires totaling 1 carat, set in rich 14k white gold. each sapphire measuring about 5 x 3 mm, accented by sparkling round...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
TJD 1.50 Carat Round Diamond Floral Motif Hoop Earrings in 14K White Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Round diamond floral motif hoop earrings in 14K white gold, designed to combine classic hoop styling with intricate feminine detailing.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
10k White Gold 1.00 Carat Diamond Inside-Out Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These glamorous 10k white gold hoop earrings showcase 1ct of round cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold
18K Yellow Gold White Diamond Hoop Earrings, Classic Design, New
Located in New York, NY
JEWELRY SPECIFICATION Product Type: Hoop Earrings Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Stone Type: Diamond Diamond Color: White (G–H) Diamond Clarity: SI Diamond Shape / Cut: Round Bril...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Front Facing Diamond Hoops in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular front facing diamond hoops in 18k white gold. Earrings contain round brilliant diamonds, 3.62tcw.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,092Sale Price / set|20% Off
Handmade 4.39Ct Natural Sapphire & Diamond Drop Hoop Earrings in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These Handcrafted drop hoop earrings featuring 10 oval & square cut blue sapphire totaling 4.39 carats, set in rich 14k white gold. sapphire measuring 4 X 5, 2.5 mm in size, arra...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamonds 2.75 Carats 18KT White Gold 'In and out' Hoop Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The brilliance of the diamonds illuminates the 18 KT White Gold setting, creating a mesmerizing interplay of light and shadow.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k 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.
It is almost impossible to overstate how popular hoop earrings are today. They are routinely seen adorning the ears of high-profile women, ranging from Michelle Obama and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to Jennifer Lopez and Cardi B.
The roots of the hoop-earring phenomenon literally stretch back to the dawn of civilization. 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 2,600–2,500 B.C. that experts agree is among the oldest known examples. Hoop earrings can also be found in the Met’s Egyptian art gallery as well as in the museum’s displays of Greek and Roman art.
What inspired the original hoop design and why it was adopted by so many jewelers in the ancient world are unknown. It doesn’t have an origin story, feeling rather like the jewelry equivalent of the wheel. There just seems to be a logic to a circle that goes from the front to the back of the lobe.
“Hoops have been worn for millennia because they are unfathomably chic,” says Annabel Davidson, the editor of Vanity Fair UK’s special jewelry edition. “The way they accentuate the jawline, elongate the face and add a touch of flamboyance to a look is clearly a timeless expression of confidence, femininity and sartorial savvy.”
Throughout the ages, there have been countless decorative variations of hoop earrings. While the style can be found in just about every era, it was far more popular in some periods than others. Certain looks from yesteryear reflect cultural interests, while others are purely glamourous.
On 1stDibs, shop vintage diamond hoop earrings, gold hoop earrings, contemporary hoops and many more varieties of this wildly popular accessory.
Someone wanted to “modernize” the Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. masterworks, but Mahnaz Collection came to their rescue. Here, the dealer explains precisely why they’re such an extraordinary find.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The mismatched, multiple-earring look may have started with fashion jewelry, but A-list fans have taken it to the next level.
From buttons to chandeliers, here are the top styles to get or give in 2020.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
The classic circle has appeared in countless variations over the centuries.