Pearls and Diamonds 14k Gold Earrings, Gothic Gargoyle Earrings Made in Italy
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Made to order Sculptural earrings in genuine gold 14k and natural Tahitian Pearls and natural diamonds. Introducing our exquisite Gothic Gargoyle-inspired Long Dangle Drop Earrings, ...
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Baroque Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18k Gold – Handmade in Italy
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
The earrings feature a central row of 50 natural G VS diamonds (25 per earring), each 1.2 mm in diameter, with a total carat weight of approximately 0.32 ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Italian 18K White Gold Diamond & Smoky Quartz Earrings, 1.80 Carats
Located in Miami, FL
A refined pair of Italian 18 karat white gold earrings, distinguished by their sculptural silhouette and sophisticated material contrast.
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Italian Diamond Clip-On Earrings in Platinum
Located in Roma, RM
These magnificent earrings capture the elegance and refinement of post-war Italian haute joaillerie, where exceptional craftsmanship took precedence over excess.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 18K White Gold Diamond Drop Earrings, Retro Style, Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
Pair of earrings composed of a row of brilliant-cut diamonds holding a final geometric design. Mounted in 18K white gold. Pierced ears system . Length: 3.80 cm. Gross weight: 5.78 g.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvcciari Italian 3.15 carat diamond 18k yellow gold earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These stunning Italian vintage diamond earrings are a glamorous 1970’s design, beautifully crafted with bold presence, fine detail, and exceptional sparkle.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Diamond Earrings Made in Italy by Oltremare Gioielli, Italian Jewelry
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Made to order 18k Gold Earrings. Modern and symmetrical statement Gold Earrings with natural diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K White Gold Red Coral Diamond Italian Omega Back ITALIAN Drop Earrings
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Italian made earrings done in 18K white gold set with approximately .40cttw G-H color Vs1-2 clarity round diamonds and finished with natural red coral beads measuring 9.30mm in diame...
Coral, Diamond, 18k 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
18k Gold Diamond Earrings made in Italy by Oltremare Gioielli, Italian Jewelry.
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Diamonds shine on these elegant twisted earrings by Oltremare Gioielli, available in yellow, white and rose gold, 18k Stone Type: 100% Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Brilliant Ca...
Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Italian Faraone Invisible Set 5.75ct Sapphires w/Diamonds 18k Earrings
By Faraone
Located in Greenwich, CT
The earrings are signed "Faraone", "750" (18k gold), and the Italian "(star) 1148 MI" maker's mark.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Gabriella Rivalta 18k Gold Floral Stud Earrings with Diamonds, Italy
Located in Perugia, IT
This romantic pair of enameled gold earrings, featuring a floral design, is an exclusive creation by Gabriella Rivalta. Crafted in 18k yellow gold with a copper base, featuring ename...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Natural Oxblood Coral Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These gorgeous lever-back earrings feature an elegant rope-texture design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with 6 natural oval cabochon oxblood corals each measuring about 11.90mm ...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Spectacular 94 Carat Emerald and Diamond Dangly Earrings, Circa 1960s, Italy
Located in London, GB
These spectacular 18k gold dangly earrings consist of 2 large pear shaped emeralds of a stunning green colour weighing a total of 94 carats. The beautiful hue of the emeralds are acc...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Marchisio 18K Italian Two-Tone Gold Diamond Drop Earrings
By Marchisio
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Offered by Claris-A, these 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Diamond Drop Earrings are from Marchisio, Italian Jewellers Since 1859 Elegant and dimensional, these 18 karat two-tone gold drop e...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Italian 18K Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings Sashiko Pattern - Oltremare Gioielli
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Indulge in the timeless elegance of our made to order Italian Gold Hoop Earrings, where luxury meets tradition in every gleaming detail.
Diamond, 18k Gold
14K Italian Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings - Sashiko Pattern - Oltremare Gioielli
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Indulge in the timeless elegance of our made to order Italian Gold Hoop Earrings, where luxury meets tradition in every gleaming detail.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Italian 18K White Gold Earrings, 40ct Tourmaline & 1ct Diamond, Convertible
Located in Miami, FL
These exceptional Italian chandelier earrings are crafted in 18K white gold and feature a vibrant array of mixed-cut green tourmalines totaling approximately 40 carats.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Clover Rose Cut Diamond Earrings, Italy, Silver & Gold
Located in Firenze, IT
An antique pair of earrings with four rose-cut diamonds that represents a clover shape.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Italian Sculpture 18K Gold Diamond & Carved Malachite Convertible Drop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
A striking pair of Italian statement earrings from the late 1970s, exquisitely crafted in 18 karat gold with radiant diamond accents and richly carved green malachite drops.
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Diamonds Coral Black Onyx 18Kt Gold Dangle Earrings, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful pair of Italian diamond, coral, black onyx, 18-karat white gold dangle earrings, circa early-2000s.
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage Italian 6.63 Carat Diamond and Platinum Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
These impressive vintage diamond earrings are supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Diamond, Platinum
Italian Jewelry Set Earrings and Necklace White Gold and Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This elegant Italian Jewelry Set features both earrings and a necklace, crafted from exquisite white gold and adorned with dazzling diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate Italian 3.50 Ct Diamond Swing Earrings 18 KT Gold
Located in Napoli, IT
Estate enchanting pair of swing drop earrings in a charming style to fit any occasion Entirely made of solid 18 KT white gold, bearing Italian assay and maker marks They consist in a...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Huggies Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Introducing our 0.68 ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18K White Gold. These exquisite earrings weigh 3.2 grams, measure 16.1 mm in diameter, and are 3.2 mm wide. Featu...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Palmiero 7.21ct Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18k White Gold, Italy
By Palmiero
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of hanging earrings made by Palmiero in Italy. Round diamonds weighing a total of 7.21 carats with G-H color, VS clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Italian 14 Karat White Gold Diamond and Multicolor Sapphire Pavé Drop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
A vibrant and beautifully executed pair of Italian 14 karat white gold diamond and multicolor sapphire drop earrings, showcasing a sophisticated palette of pink, yellow, green, and b...
Diamond, Sapphire
Bvcciari Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18K Y/gold diamond earrings, stamps BVCCIARI 18K diamonds weighing approx. 6.00 cts, GH VS, measures 1 1/4 x 7/8 inch, weight 17.2 dwt.
Diamond
Diamond Onyx 18 Karat White Gold Made in Italy Gattopardo Earrings
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
Handcrafted in Margherita Burgener family workshop, based in Italy, the Gattopardo earrings features a cabochon cut pendant drop in onyx and a hook in white gold set with high quali...
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rossella Ugolini Aquamarine White Diamonds Gold Stud Earrings Made in Italy
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Aquamarine pear; White Diamonds 0.25 carats; 18k Gold Stud Earrings Made in Italy.
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
SCALA GIOIELLI 18K White Gold Diamond Drop Earrings, Italy, 2.50ct
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Delicious drop-shaped earring made entirely by hand. In the upper part a small plane depicting a daisy supports two drops, inside the larger drop there is a small mobile drop. On the...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rossella Ugolini Peridot White Diamonds Yellow Gold Stud Earrings Made Italy
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Peridot pear cut, 0.25 carats White Diamonds, 18 karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings Made Italy.
Diamond, Peridot, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
BVLGARI ITALY 18k Yellow Gold, Pearl, Diamond & Cabochon Emerald Earrings 1980s
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bvlgari Italy 18k Yellow Gold, Pearl, Diamond & Cabochon Emerald Earrings Vintage 1980s Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer pair of ear...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold Diamond Earrings, Fine Jewelry Made in, Italy
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Vento is a collection created to enhance feminine beauty with soft surface movements that dance like a fabric flying in the wind. Diamonds shine on these elegant earrings by Oltrema...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Italian 1980s 18k Gold Stud Earrings with Diamonds and Burmese Rubies
Located in London, GB
This delightful pair of stud earrings are made of 18k gold and adorned with diamonds and Burmese rubies. The workmanship on the earrings are exquisite and the colour of the rubies mo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Primoro Italian 18K Yellow Gold Pavé Diamond Dome Earrings, Circa 1980
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of earrings made in 18 karat yellow gold by Primoro, an Italian maker active during the late twentieth century.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rossella Ugolini Unique Earrings 18K Gold Diamonds Tourmalinated Quartz Italian
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing Rossella Ugolini's one-of-a-kind earrings in 18k yellow gold, diamonds, and tourmalinated quartz.
Diamond, Quartz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 20th Century 18k Gold Rose Cut Diamond Earrings, Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
Length 2.5cm Weight: 5.54gr. Antique diamond earrings in 18 carat gold with 44 rose cut diamonds - total carat weight approx. 2ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angeletti Roma Italy Salmon Red Coral Diamond Earring 18k White Gold
By Angeletti
Located in Great Neck, NY
Signed Angeletti Roma, Rare Salmon Coral and Diamond Earring 18k White Gold (750 hallmark), A beautiful solid white gold earring that's very fluid and has a slight dangle.
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.80 Carat Diamond Italian Earrings White Gold
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
Moon shaped diamond earrings set in 18K white gold. The color of the stones are G, the clarity is VS1-VS2. The total carat weight is 2.80.
Diamond, White Gold
18K Solid Gold Crescent Moon Diamond Earrings by Oltremare Gioielli - Italy
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Made to order Crescent Moon Diamond Stud Earrings – 18K Solid Gold – Handmade In Italy These crescent moon stud earrings from the Calypso Collection will have you embracing celestia...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 9kt Yellow Gold Onyx Drop Earrings with Diamonds, Italy
Located in Marcianise, IT
Antique 9 karat yellow gold drop earrings. Handmade by artisans assembled with rose cut diamonds and drop onyx Earrings total weight 9.90 grams
Diamond, Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Titanium Natural Diamonds 18KT White Gold Made in Italy Quadratini Earrings
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
18 KT white gold grams 1.22 n. 40 natural diamonds total carat 0.48 - quality of the diamonds F/G color and VVS clarity Blue titanium grams 1.28 The diamonds we set are natur...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Titanium
2.80 Carat Diamond Italian Earrings White Gold
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
Moon shaped diamond earrings set in 18K white gold. The color of the stones are G, the clarity is VS1-VS2. The total carat weight is 2.80.
Diamond, White Gold
Amethyst Diamonds Yellow Gold Spider Earrings Made in Italy by Rossella Ugolini
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Amethyst White Diamonds yellow Gold Spider Earrings Made in Italy by Rossella Ugolini.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Italian White Gold Earrings with Pearls and Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian earrings in white gold and platinum with cultured pearls and tapered and baguette-cut diamonds for a total of 4.5/5 carats / Made in Italy 1960s Matching necklace al...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
14k Gold Heart Diamond Stud Earrings With Coral Texture - Italian Jewelry
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Made to order Heart Diamond Stud Earrings – 14K Solid Gold – Handmade in Italy Celebrate love and elegance with these heart-shaped stud earrings from the Calypso Collection.
Diamond, 14k Gold
18k Gold Heart Diamond Stud Earrings With Coral Texture - Italian Jewelry
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Made to order Heart Diamond Stud Earrings – 18K Solid Gold – Handmade in Italy Celebrate love and elegance with these heart-shaped stud earrings from the Calypso Collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Stud Earrings with Marquise Rubies & Diamonds, Italy
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Drop Earrings, Italy, 3.50 Carats
Located in Marcianise, IT
Spectacular earring made on the ancient style that fully conveys the flavor of the past Victorian era, made by Neapolitan goldsmiths in 18-karat yellow gold and 800 thousandths silve...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
$88,000
Diamond Chandelier earrings
Located in New York, NY
Diamond chandelier earrings in 18k white gold. The earrings feature cluster design at the top, with a three stands of cascading diamonds drops.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,665Sale Price / item|20% Off
Italian Ruby Black Diamond White Gold Earrings for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Earrings (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 44-RND 57-0,24-4/6 Ruby 10-Oval-2,71 ct Ruby 4-RND-0,16 (4)/3 Weight 4.95 gram Size 6.8 With a heritage of ancient fine S...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Italian 14K Rose Gold Mother-of-Pearl 1.50 Carat Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted in Italy, these substantial contemporary drop earrings are executed in 14 karat rose gold and feature a matched pair of elongated natural mother-of-pearl plaques framed by ap...
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Garnet Diamonds Gold Snake Dangle Earrings Made in Italy By Rossella Ugolini
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
18 Karats Yellow Gold Little Snake Garnet and White Diamonds Drop Earrings. Rossella Ugolini design small pendant earrings Handcrafted in Italy 18K Yellow Gold, adorned with White Di...
Garnet, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peridot Diamonds Gold Snake Dangle Earrings Made in Italy By Rossella Ugolini
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
18 Karats Yellow Gold Little Snake Peridot and White Diamonds Drop Earrings. Rossella Ugolini design small pendant earrings Handcrafted in Italy 18K Yellow Gold, adorned with White D...
Peridot, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI ITALY 18k Yellow Gold, Diamond & Ancient Roman Coin Monete Earrings Rare
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bvlgari Italy 18k Yellow Gold, Diamond & Ancient Roman Coin Monete Earrings Vintage 1980s Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer pair of e...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Aquamarine Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold Earrings Made in Italy by Rossella Ugolini
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Handcrafted stud earrings featuring eight-carat aquamarines, white diamonds, and 18-karat yellow gold, made in Italy by Rossella Ugolini.
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.
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