18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Honey Agate Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Honey Agate Drop Earrings. 86.29 carats of rich, glowing honey agate cabochons take center stage in these bold drop earrings, their warm golden hue beauti...
Agate, Diamond, Yellow Gold
7.15 Carats Burmese Ruby & Old European Diamond Drop Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Certified by AGL as natural and no-heat, the rubies display rich red color complemented by approximately 3.00 carats of antique-cut diamonds. Metal / Purity: Platinum Design: Double...
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
$2,062Sale Price|25% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Double Tiered Alternating Ruby and Sapphire Drop Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your elegance with these exquisite 14 Karat Yellow Gold Double Tiered Drop Earrings, a masterpiece of luxury and craftsmanship.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$62,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Tiffany & Co Platinum Diamond Snowflake Drop Earrings 3.50 Carats
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
These remarkable earrings feature a double snowflake motif, each composed of finely articulated rays set with brilliant-cut diamonds, creating a striking interplay of symmetry, light...
Diamond, Platinum
$10,499Sale Price|25% Off
3 Carat Heart Diamond Drop Earrings, 18k White Gold Dangle Earrings
By US Jewelry Factory
Located in New York, NY
The dangle drop design features two heart-cut natural fancy yellow diamond center stones totaling 1.01 carats, each surrounded by a double halo of colorless and yellow round-cut diam...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond 14K White Gold Grain Setting Drop Earring
Located in Marcianise, IT
The design features a double drop structure, composed of a round upper element and an oval lower section, both richly adorned with a pavé of rose-cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$11,417 / item
Yellow Diamond Heart 18K White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Double Heart 18K White Gold Drop Earrings, crafted in 18K white gold, feature a stunning combination of yellow diamonds (YRD 0.16CT), yellow highlights (THE 0.83CT), and full-cut...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$41,101 / item
4.4ct Yellow Diamond 18K Gold Flower Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your style with these Double Bloom 18K White Gold Flower Drop Earrings, masterfully crafted in luxurious 14K White Gold.
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18 Karat Gold 0.79 Carat Diamond Pear Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The top leaf design double row bezel pave set diamond hoop stud joins the bottom drop through rose gold loops with 4 round diamonds forming a checkered square look to give the earrin...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Nina Zhou 26.80ctw Aquamarine Diamond Blossom Topaz Drop Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Newport Beach, CA
The Aquamarine Diamond Double Blossom Drop Earrings radiate a serene elegance, with sky-blue aquamarines arranged in a charming floral design.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pomellato Nudo 18K Rose Gold Sky Blue Topaz Double Drop Pendant Earrings
By Pomellato
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Diamonds are set into a roundel above the gemstones for a sparkling finish to this jewel." - Pomellato Style: POC2025_O7WHR_DB0OY_0 Features: Pomellato Nudo 18K Rose Gold Sky Blue ...
Rose Gold
Modern Briolette Diamond And White Gold Drop Earrings, 7.92 Carats
Located in London, GB
A pair of modern briolette diamond and white gold drop earrings, with round brilliant-cut diamond micro pavé set tops, with five rows of alternating, single and double arches, set wi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Topaz, Emerald & Diamond Drop Earrings in Silver & Gold
Located in Nantucket, MA
A stunning pair of large, facetd pear-shaped blue topaz gemstones in a bezel setting bordered with a double row of round, brilliant cut diamonds. At the bottom each earring has a gr...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Modern Natural Heart Diamond 18K White Gold Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
These refined 18-carat white gold earrings embody the perfect combination of elegance and romance. Expertly crafted, they feature a double heart design that catches the eye and conve...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Emerald Cut Drop Earrings
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Classic, bold and elegant, these earrings will go great with evening attire or for every day wear Mounted in 14K Rose and 14K White gold, these earrings featuring exceptional pave wo...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2.38 Carat Diamond Drop Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The marquise-shaped drop design features a double halo of meticulously set diamonds, creating a dazzling silhouette that captures light from every angle.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Baroque Iberian Drop Earrings. Colombian Emeralds & Diamonds 17/18C.
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique Iberian Baroque Drop Earrings — Silver, Gold, Colombian Emeralds & Point-Cut and Table-Cut Diamonds, c. 1680–1740 A magnificent pair of antique Iberian Baroque articulate...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
Golden Pearl Diamond Hoop Drop Earrings Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The golden pearl and diamond drop earrings feature two 12mm pearls of fine quality nacre, lovely lustre, and golden champagne color.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage White and Black Diamonds Open Pear Shape Drop Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! White and Black Diamonds Open Double Hoop Pear Shape Design Drop Gold Earrings.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Double Strand 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold MAMA Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These stunning 14k yellow gold earrings feature a unique combination of round and baguette diamonds, making them a perfect choice for both casual elegance and formal occasions. The r...
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$20,720Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural 7.42 Carat Diamond Long Drop Earrings 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural 7.42 Carat Diamond Long Drop Earrings 14k White Gold features pear cut diamonds set in double rows making long drop earrings for engagement.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$27,650Sale Price / set|20% Off
8.27ct SI/H Diamond Cascading Drop Earrings 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
8.27ct SI/H Diamond Cascading Drop Earrings 18k White Gold features pear cut diamonds set in double strands making dangle drop earrings.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$22,120Sale Price / set|20% Off
8.27ct SI/H Diamond Cascading Drop Earrings 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
8.27ct SI/H Diamond Cascading Drop Earrings 14k White Gold features pear cut diamonds set in double strands making dangle drop earrings.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Contemporary 14K White Gold Turquoise Abalone Pearl Diamond Drop Earring
Located in Marcianise, IT
A stunning example of vibrant, contemporary artisanal jewelry with a timeless allure. These exquisite double-bodied drop earrings are handcrafted in a refined combination of 14k whit...
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
$14,280Sale Price / set|20% Off
5.83Ct Pear Cut Diamond Cascading Drop Earrings 14K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
5.83Ct Pear Cut Diamond Cascading Drop Earrings 14K White Gold features pear cut diamonds set in a double row drop with a cluster on top as a climber studs.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Pave Bars 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Double Chain Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pave Bars 14K Yellow Gold Double Chain Drop Earrings, crafted in 14K yellow and white gold, feature natural diamonds (FCD 0.17CT and D 0.10CT).
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
French Art Deco Old & Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Each piece features a centralised old mine-cut diamond, surrounded by a double halo of rose-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Alexandrite and Diamond Drop Earrings in 14k White Gold- GIA 5232585021
Located in Bloomington, MN
Alexandrite and Diamond Drop Earrings in 14k White Gold- GIA 5232585021 and 1232584970 These drop earrings are crafted in 14k white gold and feature pear-shaped alexandrites framed ...
Alexandrite, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat 4.13 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat 4.13 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings This exemplary azure blue sapphire and diamond long earring is regal.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Forest Green Tourmaline Diamond 18K White Gold Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The earrings drop from the top portion and sway freely side to side catching light and radiating brilliance.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Baroque Pearl, Turquoise, and Diamond Drop Earrings in Victorian Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Baroque Pearl, Turquoise, and Diamond Drop Earrings in Victorian Style This Victorian period art-deco style impressive baroque pearl, turquoise and diamond long hanging earring is g...
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Silver
$30,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
These exquisite fancy yellow diamond drop earrings showcase a refined interplay of color, brilliance, and craftsmanship.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3.45 Carat Pear Round Brilliant Diamond Drop Platinum Earrings
Located in London, GB
These Beautiful GIA Certified Diamond Pear Shaped Drop Double Halo Earrings feature 2 GIA Pear Brilliant Diamonds Color E and Clarity SI1 in the center one weighing 1.00 Carat and th...
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Artisan Blue Topaz Drop Earrings With Diamond In 14K White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Metal Details 14K White Gold: 4.451g Gemstone Details Round Blue Topaz: 7.35ct total Round Diamonds: 0.18ct total Product Features Style: Drop Earrings Design: Double round blue ...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Teardrop Black Blackstone Diamonds Halo 18K Gold Statement Drop Unique Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The design showcases a double-drop style, with each stone framed by a delicate gold border.
Black Diamond, 18k Gold
Piero Milano Natural Diamond Drop Earrings Two Tone 18K Gold, 2.26cttw
By PIERO MILANO
Located in New York, NY
Natural diamond double row drop earrings in 18K white and rose gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$17,220Sale Price / set|20% Off
Certified 6.55 Carat Pear Diamond Drop Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Certified 6.55 Carat Pear Diamond Drop Earrings 14 Karat White Gold features pear cut diamonds set in prong settings in double row making a statement drop earrings.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Amethyst and Diamond Drop Earrings in Hand Engraved Yellow Gold Bezels
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Day to Night Collection, these 18k yellow gold earrings feature orchid colored amethysts set in beautiful handmade bezels. The double milgrain border and detailed engravi...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$18,410Sale Price / set|20% Off
Certified 6.81ct SI/H Diamond Long Drop Earrings 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Certified 6.81ct SI/H Diamond Long Drop Earrings 14k White Gold features pear cut diamonds set in double strands making long dangle drop earrings for engagement.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$23,013Sale Price / set|20% Off
Certified 6.81ct SI/H Diamond Long Drop Earrings 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Certified 6.81ct SI/H Diamond Long Drop Earrings 18k White Gold features pear cut diamonds set in double strands making long dangle drop earrings for engagement.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chromia 1.18ct Diamond (D-Flawless) in 18K White Gold Drop Earrings
By Chromia NYC
Located in New York, NY
Graceful and luminous, these exquisite 1.18ct white diamond drop earrings are crafted in elegant 18K white gold, offering timeless sophistication with a modern twist.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Polki Diamond and Pearl Drop Flower Earrings in Art-Deco Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Polki Diamond and Pearl Drop Flower Earrings in Art-Deco Style This Victorian period art-deco atypical polki diamond earring is impressive.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
18K White Gold Natural Baguette & Round Brilliant Diamond Drop Earrings In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K White Gold Natural Baguette & Round Diamond Drop Earrings Product: Natural Diamond Hoop Earrings with a double Charm Drop Material :18k White Gold Diamonds: All natural diamonds...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18 Karat White Gold 6.41 Carat Diamond Drop Flower Statement Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 6.41 Carat Diamond Drop Flower Statement Earrings This phenomenal mixed solitaire diamond blazing sun earring is vividly magical.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond & Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Drop 14K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Exquisite early Art Deco inspired Diamond and Blue Sapphire earrings. The central Diamond is surrounded by finely set double halo sapphires to an outer creating a chic octagonal form...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 16.35 Carat Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold 16.35 Carat Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings This sensational pigeon blood ruby and diamond long earring is articulate.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art-Deco Style Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, and Natural Emerald Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Art-Deco Style Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, and Natural Emerald Drop Earrings This art-deco lively glorious precious stone and diamond earring is magnificent.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
$3,352Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat White Gold 22.78 Carat Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 22.78 Carat Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings This magnificent merlot red ruby and diamond long slice hanging earring is beautiful.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold Natural Emerald, Diamond, and Black Enamel Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold Natural Emerald, Diamond, and Black Enamel Drop Earrings This magnificent forest green emerald and diamond drop earring is impressive.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
$21,525Sale Price / set|20% Off
Certified Natural 6.55 Carat Pear Diamond Drop Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Certified 6.55 Carat Pear Diamond Drop Earrings 18 Karat White Gold features pear cut diamonds set in prong settings in double row making a statement drop earrings.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,625Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural 0.85 Carat SI/H Diamond Drop Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural 0.85 Carat SI/H Diamond Drop Earrings 18 Karat White Gold features marquise and round cut diamond set in a double row making a minimalist diamond drop earrings.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Platinum Drop Earrings Old European Cushion Cut Diamonds Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An elegant pair of Art Deco platinum and diamond drop earrings. Each earring has a floral-inspired top section accented with smaller round diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
David Yurman 18K Diamond Citrine Garnet Sphere Drop Dangle Lever Back Earrings
By David Yurman
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A bright and colorful pair of double drop earrings by David Yurman. They are crafted in 18K yellow gold and set with numerous deep color natural citrines and garnets as well as G-H c...
Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,749Sale Price|25% Off
2.84CT Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond Drop Earrings 14k White Gold, Bridal Jewelry
By US Jewelry Factory
Located in New York, NY
These elegant dangle drop earrings showcase 1.20 carats of cushion-cut natural fancy yellow diamonds (two larger totaling 0.80 carats and two smaller totaling 0.40 carats), each beau...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold 10.72 Carat Diamond RoseCut Pineapple Drop Cocktail Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 10.72 Carat Diamond Rose-Cut Pineapple Drop Cocktail Earrings This is a transformative and an articulate visionary diamond drop earring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Style Yellow and White Diamond Snowflake Mandala Drop Earrings 18K Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Modern Style Yellow and White Diamond Snowflake Mandala Drop Earrings 18K Gold This phenomenal canary yellow diamond and white diamond sunflower style earring is vividly magical.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Solitaire Polki with Diamond Cluster Graduation Drop Earrings in Art-Deco Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Solitaire Polki with Diamond Cluster Graduation Drop Earrings in Art-Deco Style This Victorian period art-deco style magnificent diamond polki earring is extraordinary.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
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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