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White Mother of Pearl White Diamonds Halo 14K Yellow Gold Statement Earrings
White Mother of Pearl White Diamonds Halo 14K Yellow Gold Statement Earrings

White Mother of Pearl White Diamonds Halo 14K Yellow Gold Statement Earrings

By Galt & Bro. Jewelers

Located in Tysons, VA

These exquisite earrings, crafted with precision and artistry. These earrings feature a delicate teardrop design, showcasing the natural beauty of the materials. The iridescent surfa...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Golden Yellow South Sea Pearls White Diamonds Halo 14K Yellow Gold Earrings
Golden Yellow South Sea Pearls White Diamonds Halo 14K Yellow Gold Earrings

Golden Yellow South Sea Pearls White Diamonds Halo 14K Yellow Gold Earrings

By Galt & Bro. Jewelers

Located in Tysons, VA

A refined pair of earrings featuring lustrous pearls encircled by shimmering diamonds. Crafted with precision, these earrings exude elegance and sophistication. 14K Yellow Gold 0.85...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Platinum Diamond Halo Pearl Clip-On Earrings and Double pins
Vintage Platinum Diamond Halo Pearl Clip-On Earrings and Double pins

Vintage Platinum Diamond Halo Pearl Clip-On Earrings and Double pins

Located in Miami, FL

Exquisite vintage platinum earrings featuring a stunning round pearl center framed by a radiant diamond halo.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Fine Natural South Sea Pearl & Diamond Halo Stud Earrings  Crafted in 18K white
Fine Natural South Sea Pearl & Diamond Halo Stud Earrings  Crafted in 18K white

Fine Natural South Sea Pearl & Diamond Halo Stud Earrings Crafted in 18K white

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

Fine Natural South Sea Pearl & Diamond Halo Stud Earrings Crafted in 18K white gold, these brand-new earrings showcase two magnificent natural South Sea pearls, each measuring an im...

Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Mother of Pearl Clover Cognac Silver White Diamonds Halo Drop 14k Gold Earrings
Mother of Pearl Clover Cognac Silver White Diamonds Halo Drop 14k Gold Earrings

Mother of Pearl Clover Cognac Silver White Diamonds Halo Drop 14k Gold Earrings

By Galt & Bro. Jewelers

Located in Tysons, VA

Mother of Pearl Clover Cognac Silver White Diamonds Halo Drop 14K Gold Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold 2.00 CT Diamonds White Cream Colored Mother-of-Pearl Cabochon Slices

Category

2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Large Mabe Pearl Diamond Halo Twisted Wire Work Button Earrings
Vintage 18k Gold Large Mabe Pearl Diamond Halo Twisted Wire Work Button Earrings

Vintage 18k Gold Large Mabe Pearl Diamond Halo Twisted Wire Work Button Earrings

Located in Montclair, NJ

These very attractive pearls are adorned with a round brilliant cut diamond halo, totaling approximately 1.56 carats in weight, and are neatly prong set showing truly spectacular amo...

Category

Vintage 1970s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dark Brown Silver Pearls Black Brown Diamonds Halo 14K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Dark Brown Silver Pearls Black Brown Diamonds Halo 14K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings

Dark Brown Silver Pearls Black Brown Diamonds Halo 14K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings

By Galt & Bro. Jewelers

Located in Tysons, VA

Discover the elegance of these cluster dangle earrings. Featuring a captivating design with intricate floral clusters, each earring is adorned with a central pearl surrounded by shi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18.71 TCW Heart Shape Pearl Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
18.71 TCW Heart Shape Pearl Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold

18.71 TCW Heart Shape Pearl Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold

By Spectrum Jewels

Located in Deira, Dubai

18.71 TCW Heart Cut Pearl Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold features heart shaped golden pearl in center with the halo of diamond accents around making a statement clip on s...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

18.71 TCW Heart Shape Pearl Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold
18.71 TCW Heart Shape Pearl Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold

18.71 TCW Heart Shape Pearl Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold

By Spectrum Jewels

Located in Deira, Dubai

18.71 TCW Heart Shape Pearl Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold features heart shaped golden pearl in center with the halo of diamond accents around making a statement cl...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

White Freshwater Pearl with Diamond & Black Onyx Halo Set Stud 14K Gold Earrings
White Freshwater Pearl with Diamond & Black Onyx Halo Set Stud 14K Gold Earrings

White Freshwater Pearl with Diamond & Black Onyx Halo Set Stud 14K Gold Earrings

By Unbranded

Located in Tysons, VA

Timeless pearl with diamond and onyx halo earrings. This elegant design features pearls surrounded by a border of round brilliant-cut diamonds and onyx. 

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Platinum 14k Gold 9.2mm Pearl 2.30ctw Old Mine Cut Diamond Halo Earrings
Antique Platinum 14k Gold 9.2mm Pearl 2.30ctw Old Mine Cut Diamond Halo Earrings

Antique Platinum 14k Gold 9.2mm Pearl 2.30ctw Old Mine Cut Diamond Halo Earrings

Located in Montclair, NJ

–Stone(s)– (20) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 2.30ctw (approx.) (2) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Shape - 9.2mm each (approx....

Category

Antique 19th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco White Round South Sea Pearl Pave Diamond Halo White Gold Hinge Earrings
Art Deco White Round South Sea Pearl Pave Diamond Halo White Gold Hinge Earrings

Art Deco White Round South Sea Pearl Pave Diamond Halo White Gold Hinge Earrings

By Galt & Bro. Jewelers

Located in Tysons, VA

Art Deco White Round South Sea Pearl Pave Diamond Halo White Gold Hinge Earrings Edwardian + Art Deco Style 18 Karat White Gold Genuine South Sea Pearls & Diamonds 12 MM White South ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

10K White Gold 4.5mm Cultured Freshwater Pearl & 1/7ct Diamond Halo Stud Earring
10K White Gold 4.5mm Cultured Freshwater Pearl & 1/7ct Diamond Halo Stud Earring

10K White Gold 4.5mm Cultured Freshwater Pearl & 1/7ct Diamond Halo Stud Earring

Located in New York, NY

Discover the refined elegance encapsulated in these delicately crafted earrings, featuring 4.5mm cultured Chinese freshwater pearls nestled in a shimmering halo of natural white diam...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 10k Gold

Platinum 12.65mm Pearl 3.20ctw Pear Marquise Diamond Halo Clip On Earrings
Platinum 12.65mm Pearl 3.20ctw Pear Marquise Diamond Halo Clip On Earrings

Platinum 12.65mm Pearl 3.20ctw Pear Marquise Diamond Halo Clip On Earrings

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (2) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Shape - Nice White Color - Nice Luster - 12.65mm each (approx.) (32) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Marquise & Pear Cut - Prong Set - VS...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage Estate 18K White Gold Diamond Halo and Pearl Clip On Earrings
Vintage Estate 18K White Gold Diamond Halo and Pearl Clip On Earrings

Vintage Estate 18K White Gold Diamond Halo and Pearl Clip On Earrings

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Vintage Estate 18K White Gold Diamond Halo and Pearl Clip On Earrings. These gorgeous pair of vintage diamond and pearl earrings are crafted in 18k white gold, These earrin...

Category

Vintage 1970s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Gold 8mm Pearl w/ 0.75ctw Diamond Halo Octagon Shape Screw On Stud Earrings
18k Gold 8mm Pearl w/ 0.75ctw Diamond Halo Octagon Shape Screw On Stud Earrings

18k Gold 8mm Pearl w/ 0.75ctw Diamond Halo Octagon Shape Screw On Stud Earrings

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (2) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Button Round Shape - White w/ Pink Overtone Color - Nice Luster - 8mm each (approx.) (24) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut -...

Category

20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baroque Pearl & Red Garnet with Halo Drop Earrings in 18K Gold
Baroque Pearl & Red Garnet with Halo Drop Earrings in 18K Gold

Baroque Pearl & Red Garnet with Halo Drop Earrings in 18K Gold

By Soley Gems

Located in Westport, CT

Romance with a backbone. The kind of earrings that don’t whisper—they command attention. Handcrafted in 18k white gold, Roxane features two fiery red garnets with flashes of purple,...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold

Halo 9.96 Carats F/VS1 Diamonds South Sea Pearl Stud Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Halo 9.96 Carats F/VS1 Diamonds South Sea Pearl Stud Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold

Halo 9.96 Carats F/VS1 Diamonds South Sea Pearl Stud Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold

By Nikabell fine Jewels

Located in New Delhi, Delhi

These stunning stud earrings feature luminous South Sea pearls totaling 9.46 carats, beautifully accented by Round Brilliant Cut diamonds totaling 0.50 carats, graded F color and VS1...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea White Pearl Diamond Halo Pave 14 Karat White Gold Hook Drop Earrings
South Sea White Pearl Diamond Halo Pave 14 Karat White Gold Hook Drop Earrings

South Sea White Pearl Diamond Halo Pave 14 Karat White Gold Hook Drop Earrings

By Galt & Bro. Jewelers

Located in Tysons, VA

Silvery Blue Hues with Cold Tones AA Baroque South Sea White Pearls 19MM Length 16MM Width 0.13 cts Diamonds 14K White Gold Fish Hook Earrings

Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 14k Gold

18k Yellow Gold 13.8mm Button Pearl 3.6ctw Bezel Large Diamond Halo Earrings
18k Yellow Gold 13.8mm Button Pearl 3.6ctw Bezel Large Diamond Halo Earrings

18k Yellow Gold 13.8mm Button Pearl 3.6ctw Bezel Large Diamond Halo Earrings

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (2) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Button Round Shape - White Color - Nice Luster - 13.8mm each (approx.) (24) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - F...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Button Pearl Stud Earrings with a Ruby and Diamond Halo in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Button Pearl Stud Earrings with a Ruby and Diamond Halo in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Button Pearl Stud Earrings with a Ruby and Diamond Halo in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

These striking pearl earrings are a celebration of timeless elegance and vibrant color. At the center of each earring is a lustrous round pearl, glowing with soft iridescence and set...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

One Carat Freshwater Pearl Diamond Halo Clip on Earrings 14k White Gold
One Carat Freshwater Pearl Diamond Halo Clip on Earrings 14k White Gold

One Carat Freshwater Pearl Diamond Halo Clip on Earrings 14k White Gold

Located in Sugar Land, TX

♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Freshwater Pearl & Diamonds Approx. Total Carat Weight: 1.00cttw Diamond Clarity: SI1/SI2 Diamond Color: G/H Dimensions: 20mm Metal Choice: 14K Whit...

Category

Early 2000s American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cultured Pearl Earrings with a Diamond Halo in 18K Gold Leaf-Style Design
Cultured Pearl Earrings with a Diamond Halo in 18K Gold Leaf-Style Design

Cultured Pearl Earrings with a Diamond Halo in 18K Gold Leaf-Style Design

Located in New York, NY

A 8MM Cultured Pearl Earrings with a Diamond Halo in 18K Gold Leaf-Style Design.

Category

20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Akoya Pearls Diamond Halo Studs 14k .80ctw Pierced
White Gold Akoya Pearls Diamond Halo Studs 14k .80ctw Pierced

White Gold Akoya Pearls Diamond Halo Studs 14k .80ctw Pierced

Located in Greensboro, NC

Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Cultured Akoya Pearls Size: 7.6mm Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .80ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Total Car...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.67TCW Mother of Pearl SI/H Diamond Halo 18k Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
1.67TCW Mother of Pearl SI/H Diamond Halo 18k Yellow Gold Stud Earrings

1.67TCW Mother of Pearl SI/H Diamond Halo 18k Yellow Gold Stud Earrings

Located in Deira, Dubai

1.67TCW Mother of Pearl SI/H Diamond Halo 18k Yellow Gold Stud Earrings features paisley shape mother of pearl with diamond halo around them.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.67TCW Mother of Pearl SI/H Diamond Halo 14k Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
1.67TCW Mother of Pearl SI/H Diamond Halo 14k Yellow Gold Stud Earrings

1.67TCW Mother of Pearl SI/H Diamond Halo 14k Yellow Gold Stud Earrings

Located in Deira, Dubai

1.67TCW Mother of Pearl SI/H Diamond Halo 14k Yellow Gold Stud Earrings features paisley shape mother of pearl with diamond halo around them.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

12mm South Sea Pearl 2.88 Carat Diamond Halo 18K Two Tone Gold Clip On Earring
12mm South Sea Pearl 2.88 Carat Diamond Halo 18K Two Tone Gold Clip On Earring

12mm South Sea Pearl 2.88 Carat Diamond Halo 18K Two Tone Gold Clip On Earring

Located in Miami, FL

A bold matched pair of south sea pearl and diamond statement earrings in 18K two-tone yellow and white gold, each featuring a 12mm south sea pearl — one set in a large circular disc ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

12mm South Sea Pearl 2.88 Carat Diamond Halo 18K Two Tone Gold Clip On Earring
12mm South Sea Pearl 2.88 Carat Diamond Halo 18K Two Tone Gold Clip On Earring

12mm South Sea Pearl 2.88 Carat Diamond Halo 18K Two Tone Gold Clip On Earring

Located in Miami, FL

A bold matched pair of south sea pearl and diamond statement earrings in 18K two-tone yellow and white gold, each featuring a 12mm south sea pearl — one set in a large circular disc ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Mother of Pearl and 1/5 Cttw Diamond Halo Star Stud Earrings
14K White Gold Mother of Pearl and 1/5 Cttw Diamond Halo Star Stud Earrings

14K White Gold Mother of Pearl and 1/5 Cttw Diamond Halo Star Stud Earrings

Located in New York, NY

The heart of each flower is encircled by a halo of natural white diamonds totaling 1/5 carats, their brilliance casting mesmerizing reflections that dance like early morning light on...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Other, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

"Mom's Halo" Freeform Mother of Pearl Danglies with 0.33ct Diamonds in Rose Gold
"Mom's Halo" Freeform Mother of Pearl Danglies with 0.33ct Diamonds in Rose Gold

"Mom's Halo" Freeform Mother of Pearl Danglies with 0.33ct Diamonds in Rose Gold

By Eytan Brandes

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

many jumps down many gemstone rabbit holes! -- but mother of pearl finally won the day. Lustrous and light-loving in graceful polished freefrom slices, they're the perfect "angels" ...

Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

24.31ct Freshwater Pearl & Diamond Halo 14K White Gold Statement Earrings
24.31ct Freshwater Pearl & Diamond Halo 14K White Gold Statement Earrings

24.31ct Freshwater Pearl & Diamond Halo 14K White Gold Statement Earrings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

At the center of each earring sits a luminous, high-quality freshwater pearl, beautifully surrounded by a radiant halo of sparkling diamond accents in a sunburst-inspired design.

Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

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Pearl Diamond Halo Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of pearl diamond halo earrings available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 5 vintage versions or 14 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of pearl diamond halo earrings includes designs that are universally popular, but Contemporary and Modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Harbor Diamonds, BOON and Eytan Brandes each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. There are many round cut, brilliant cut and old mine cut pearl diamond halo earrings for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of pearl diamond halo earrings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Pearl Diamond Halo Earrings?

Prices for pearl diamond halo earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $720 and can go as high as $9,600, while pearl diamond halo earrings, on average, fetch $1,660.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Earrings for You

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.