Willow Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Cascade Earrings, 1.0 Carat
By Willow Diamonds
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Handcrafted in luminous 18K yellow gold, these medium Spearhooks earrings are a striking blend of artistry and refinement.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Five Row Diamond Hoop Earrings 2.37 Carats 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat yellow gold earrings featuring five rows of gold and diamond containing 68 diamonds weighing 2.37 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Set Bubble Drop Earrings 1.02 Carats
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and modern 14 karat yellow gold diamond bezel-set drop earrings featuring a distinctive cascading bubble design.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Sapphires Mini Hoop Earrings
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
The Nile Collection is an elevated and elegant take on the exotic theme of ancient Egypt. The Nile, the longest river in the world also called the father of African rivers, served as...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,399Sale Price / item|20% Off
Diamond Hoop Earrings 1.56 Carats 14 Karat Yellow Gold 1.75 Inch Diameter
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond hoop earrings containing 154 diamonds weighing 1.56 Carats, in 14 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Graduated Diamond Oval Shape Hoop Earrings 1.08 Carats 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat yellow gold hoop earrings featuring 30 graduated round brilliants weighing 1.08 Carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Jazz Hoops Earrings by Willow Diamonds
By Willow Diamonds
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Jazz Hoops are a celebration of movement, rhythm, and light. Handcrafted in luminous 18K yellow gold, these oval hoops measure approximately 1 1/4" x 1 1/2", creating a bold yet grac...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Three Stone Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings 0.32 Carats 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat yellow gold earrings featuring 3 diamonds on each huggie weighing a total of 0.32 carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Shape Diamond Beaded Hoop Earrings 0.21 Carats 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat yellow gold huggie hoop earrings featuring a Marquise diamond in the center weighing a total of 0.21 carats in a beaded design.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Row Pearl Drop Earrings 1.46 Carats 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat yellow earrings featuring 6 rows of 44 round brilliants weighing 1.46 carats and two South Sea pearls measuring 15.2 mm Can be for clipped or clip on earrings.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Brilliant Diamond Circular Hoop Earrings 13.26 Carats 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A bold and timeless design featuring 28 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 13.26 carats, each averaging 0.47 carats. Graded VS2-SI1 clarity with G-H color, the diamonds ar...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.53 Carats Fancy Yellow Diamonds & Yellow Gold Earrings
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful European Style Earrings The earrings are 14K Yellow Gold There 0.53 Carats In Natural Fancy Yellow Diamonds VS/SI The earrings have satin & high polish finish.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$27,393 / item
18 Karat Rose Gold and Diamonds Pendant
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
Medium Pendant in 18K Rose Gold with adjustable chain Round Brilliant Diamonds (GVS+) = 1.53 ct Central Diamond (GVS+) = 0.40 ct Total carat weight = 1.93 ct Made in Italy The vide...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Eye-Catching 18 Karat Pink Gold Earrings Orange and Yellow Sapphire and Diamonds
By Christophe Walser Vintage Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Gorgeous 18 K pink Gold earrings featuring 415 pave set yellow and orange Sapphires with a weight of 7.82 ct and 142 pave set brilliant cut Diamonds weighing 1.78 ct, G color, vs cla...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond South Sea Hoop Drop Earrings 0.25 Carats
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold drop hoop earrings featuring 50 round brilliants weighing 0.25 carats and two South Sea Pearls measuring 10-11 MM. Can customize Pearl color & size. DM for more ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Triangle Design Hoop Earrings 0.42 Carats 14 Karat Yellow Gold 2.4 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat yellow gold hoop earrings featuring a Trilliant diamond on the side and round diamonds weighing 0.42 carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,520Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Clover Beaded Trim Stud Earrings 0.62 Carats 14KT Yellow Gold 1.55 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Delicate and elegant, these charming stud earrings are crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and designed in a timeless floral motif.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Heart Stud Earrings 0.20 Carats 14 Karat Yellow Gold G-H SI1
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Charming and romantic, these heart-shaped stud earrings are crafted in polished 14 karat gold and adorned with 22 round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.20 carats. The diamonds, gra...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Diamond Swirl Drop Hoop Earrings 0.46 Carats 14 Karat Yellow Gold 4.99 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat yellow gold swirl hoop earrings featuring 54 round brilliants weighing 0.46 carats. A fun twist on hoop earrings! More Hoop Earrings In Stock. Message for Pictures & Detail...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,120Sale Price|20% Off
Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Drop Hoop Earrings 0.28 Carat, 11.11 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural and elegant, these Italian-made drop earrings are crafted in luminous 18 karat yellow gold and feature a striking open spiral design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,068Sale Price / item|30% Off
South Sea Pearl Studs and Halo Diamonds in Yellow White Rose Gold Earrings
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K WYR Gold South sea Pearl 13-14mm Diamonds 1.00 cts.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
$1,680Sale Price|20% Off
South Sea Pearl Diamond Hoop Dangle Yellow Gold Earring
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 karat Tahitian and Diamond Hoop Dangle Earrings 13-14 mm Pearl 20 Diamonds 0.11 cts. Approximately 3" long
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 10.61 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Earrings
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Sensational Vivid Diamonds Stud Earrings crafted in Platinum and 18 Karat yellow gold, showcasing two spectacular GIA certified Internally Flawless Fancy Intense Yellow diamonds weig...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2.00 Carat Diamond Light Golden Yellow South Sea Pearls and Gold Earrings
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Modern Pearl Earrings The earrings are 14K Yellow Gold There are 2.00 Carats in Diamonds F/G VS There are 2 Light Golden Yellow Cultured South Sea Pearls 9.8MM The earrings measure 1...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14...
Yellow Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
Over 3 carats of pear shaped yellow diamonds suspended from round diamond studs. All surrounded by colorless white smaller round brilliant cut white diamonds. 1.33 carats of white...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,356 / item
18 Karat Yellow Gold Mini Hoop Earrings
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
This listing is for The Nile 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mini Hoop Earrings (LU638314502942) Other items featured in the video are: 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Rubellite Small Hoop Earrings (L...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,748Sale Price|20% Off
Oversized Coral Diamond Gold Bead Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold 53.1 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold earrings featuring Coral and Gold breads with center accents of diamonds.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$595Sale Price / set|20% Off
Hoop Earrings Yellow Gold and Diamonds
By Cristina Cipolli Jewellery
Located in London, Richmond
Unisex small hoop earrings in 9k recycled yellow gold, set with natural white diamonds.
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.62 Carat Yellow and White Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
11 Yellow Round Diamonds: 0.95 Carats 60 White Round Diamonds: 0.67 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold, 10.60 Grams
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tahitian Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.61 Carat 18 Karat Yellow Gold 11-12MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow gold drop earrings featuring two Tahitian pearls measuring 11-12 mm flanked with 34 round brilliants weighing 0.61 carats. Color G-H Clarity SI Available in White Gold P...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Malachite and Diamond Dangle Charm Gold Earrings
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Charm Earrings The earrings are 14K Yellow Gold There are 0.36 Carats in Diamonds G SI on the hoops The earrings have round Malachite Disk charms The charms are hanging on g...
Diamond, White Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Golden South Sea Pearl Earrings 5.02 Cttw
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold drop earrings featuring 8 Oval shape Sapphires weighing 4.68 Carats with 10 diamonds, 0.34 Carats, and two Golden South Sea Pearls measuring 13-14 MM.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Day & Night Diamond Cluster Earrings 10 Carats 18KT Yellow Gold 15-16 MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1990s, this cluster heart motif earrings featuring 144 high quality round brilliants weighing approximately 10 carats and two South Sea Pearls measuring 15-16 MM, in 18 karat y...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Round & Baguette Diamond Earring Climbers 16.50 Carats 18KT Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat yellow gold earring climbers featuring 192 Round Brilliants weighing 13.25 carats and 40 Baguette diamonds weighing 3.25 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst, Yellow Diamond, and White Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Amethyst, Yellow Diamond, and White Diamond Gold Earrings: A scintillating pair of earrings composed of fine quality natural pear shaped Amethysts weighing a total of 2.22 carat, ea...
Amethyst, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,836Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Floral Stud Earrings 0.70 Carats 14 Karat Yellow Gold G-H SI1 3 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Delicately crafted in 14 karat gold, these elegant flower-shaped earrings feature 224 round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.70 carats. The diamonds, graded G-H color ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Dangle Natural Round Greenish, Pink, Orangey Yellow Diamond Earrings
By The Diamond Source
Located in San Diego, CA
These earrings feature a unique combination of Round Natural Color Diamonds in the shade of Greenish, Pink, And Orangey Yellow. The earrings sit very well and very comfortably on the...
Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.61 Carats 18 Karat Yellow Gold 12-13MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold drop earrings featuring 38 round brilliants weighing 0.61 carats and two South Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 MM. Color G-H Clarity SI Earrings available in differe...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold and Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
These charming hoop earrings are crafted from 18k yellow gold and feature accents of 1.56 carats of dazzling diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Ammrada Link Diamond and Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
These gorgeous link chain earrings are crafted from high-quality 18k yellow gold and feature a stunning 2.06ct of diamond accent.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Diamond 1.10 Carat Three Stone Round Cut 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Stud Earrings
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Also available in white and rose gold, in various diamond sizes and setting options. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond weight: 1.00-1.10 Carat Total Width: 3.9 mm Top Length: 10.5 mm M...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
14K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Earrings
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Emerald and diamond earrings in 14k yellow gold settings. The settings are 14k and the posts test 10k gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.23 Carat Yellow and White Diamond Yellow and White Gold Earrings
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
6 Yellow Diamonds: 3.06 Carats 4 White Round Diamonds: 0.17 Carats Metal: 18K White and Yellow Gold, 2.70 Grams
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
8.57 Carat Yellow and White Diamond White and Yellow Gold Earrings
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
24 Yellow Fancy Diamonds: 5.86 Carats 108 White Round Diamonds: 2.71 Carats Metal: 18K White and Yellow Gold, 18.60 Grams
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Tahitian Pearl Hoop Earrings 0.52 Carats 18 Karat Yellow Gold 10-11 MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold hoop earrings featuring 52 round brilliants weighing 0.52 Carats with two South Sea Pearls measuring 10-11 MM. Color G-H Clarity SI Pearls earrings can be chang...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Chandelier Dangle Earring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant Yellow Diamonds Chandelier Earrings Dangling Brilliant Diamonds Light Yellow, Yellow-ish, Green-ish and White Diamonds - all natural diamonds 18k White and Yellow gold- Two...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Chain Drop South Sea Pearl Earrings 0.65 Carats 14KT Yellow Gold 9-10 MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Yellow gold chain drop earrings with 14 round brilliants weighing 0.65 carats and two South Sea Pearls measuring 9-10 MM. Color G Clarity SI
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold
Diamond South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 0.37 Carats 11-12 MM 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat yellow gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 11-12 MM and 42 round brilliants weighing 0.37 Carats. Color G-H Clarity SI Available in white & rose gol...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Golden South Sea Diamond Drop Earrings 0.61 Carat 18 Karat Yellow Gold 11-12MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow gold drop earrings featuring two Golden South Sea pearls measuring 12-13 mm and 38 round brilliants 0.61 carats. Available in all gold colors and can be customized to di...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold
Sophia D. Yellow Diamond and Diamond Gold Earrings
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Earrings set in 18K Yellow Gold by Sophia D. The clip earrings feature a Yellow Diamond and Diamond that totals 22.10 carats.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Syna Yellow Gold and Diamonds Flower Earrings
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Diamonds 0.45 carat approx. 18kyg butterfly backs Exquisitely crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, these earrings boast 0.45 carats of sparkling diamonds...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Adorn yourself with the exquisite beauty of these 18 karat yellow gold earrings, each set with dazzling candy blue topaz and moon quartz and encircled by a sumptuous array of diamond...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.3 Carat White and Yellow Diamond White and Yellow Gold Earring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
90 White Diamonds: 2.30 Carats Metal: 18K White and Yellow Gold, 5.94 Grams
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Onyx and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Striking and sophisticated, these vintage earrings feature bold black onyx accented by sparkling diamonds, all set in warm 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,500 / set
Celeste Flames Diamond and Yellow Gold Earrings
By Bn Green Star
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Celeste Flames are a celebration of movement and light, crafted in glowing 18K yellow gold and adorned with 130 brilliant-cut SI-graded diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Earrings
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Earrings featuring 1.00 Carats of Diamonds
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Earrings
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18kyg Diamonds 0.70 cts approx Emeralds 0.20 cts Draw attention with these stunning Candy Blue Topaz and Diamond Earrings. Crafted in 18kyg, each piece boasts a showstopp...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, 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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