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New 1.35ctw Diamond Freeform Twist Hoop Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
New 3.14ctw Baguette and Round Diamond Double Oval Dangle Earrings in 18K Baguette and Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

14k White Gold Diamond Lever-Back Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
14k White Gold Diamond Lever-back Earrings Diamond Lever-back Earrings Diamond Weight: 0.85ct
Category

2010s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

GIA Certified Diamond Platinum And 14k White Gold Earrings
Located in Surfside, FL
GIA Certified Pear shaped diamond earrings in platinum and 14k white gold. One pear shaped diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Platinum, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k White Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
►Gold Purity 18K ►Natural White Diamonds(Baguette): 0.78 carat ►Natural White Diamonds(Round): 0.08
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold

Diamond Teardrop Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
By Orostar
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and unique cluster teardrop shape earrings artfully created with round and baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Blue Sapphire Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Diamond Baguette and Blue Sapphire Earrings with one carat pear shape Sapphire center stones. Round
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Elegant and Ornate Diamond Dangling Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
"Elegant 14 karat white gold dangling earrings containing 176 prong, channel, and bezel set round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Unique 14K Yellow Gold Linear Modern Channel Set Diamond Earrings with Appraisal
Located in Eagan, MN
Beautiful Unique 14k Yellow Gold Linear Modern Channel Set Diamond Earrings. The appraisal is for
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful stud earrings feature 0.54 carats of white round diamonds, 2.08 carats of white baguette
Category

2010s American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

1.75 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Naples, FL
Earrings Weighing A Total Carat Weight Of 1.50 Carats, As Well As Baguette and Round Diamonds Weighing A
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Halo Cluster Drop Earrings 3.5 Carat in 14 Karat White Gold
By Orostar
Located in New York, NY
baguette diamonds. These charming women's earrings are available in stock. * Metal: 14 karat white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

9.00 Carat 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Clip-On Floral Earrings
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous 14k White Gold Earrings in an Abstract Floral Design Feature Channel-Set Baguette Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Hestia True Modern Diamond Cluster White Gold Stud Earrings
By Hestia Jewels
Located in Toronto, Ontario
18K White Gold Diamond Irregular Cluster Earrings, with Round cut and Trapeze cut Diamonds, 0.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

1.28 Carat Pear Emerald 3.76 Carats Total Emerald 14K White Gold Drop Earrings
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
Intensely green emeralds. These stunning drop earrings have a 1.28 carat total weight of pear
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Post Earrings
Located in Westfield, NJ
two rows of round (44 total, .80tcw) and baguette (12 total, .50tcw) diamonds, posts with omega clasps
Category

20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Fancy Shape Diamond Green Emerald Diamond Hanging Earring White Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage Fancy Shape Diamond and Green Emerald Diamond Hanging Earring in mix of 10k, 14k and 18k
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White and Rose Gold Earrings with Diamonds and Morganite
By Cristina Rodriguez Jewelry
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
cushion, baguette and pear cut. Diamonds Total Carat Weight: 0.20 ct Color: G-H Clarity: SI1 The perfect
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Ethiopian Opal and Diamond Snowflake Earrings in 14KY Gold
Located in New York, NY
round diamonds surrounding the opal for a beautiful accent. These earrings are approximately 1.5 cm in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hestia Modern Glamour Diamond Cluster White Gold Stud Earrings
By Hestia Jewels
Located in Toronto, Ontario
18K White Gold Diamond Stud Earrings, with Baguette and Round cut Diamonds. Diamonds Carats: 0.501
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Earrings with Yellow Sapphire Natural Diamond Accents
Located in Miami, FL
. Surrounding the center stones are brilliant natural diamonds, including baguette and round cuts, forming a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Hestia Pure Modern Diamond Cluster White Gold Stud Earrings
By Hestia Jewels
Located in Toronto, Ontario
18K White Gold Diamond Cluster Earrings, 0.5 inches. Gold Weight: 2.30 Diamonds Carats: 0.566
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hestia Bare Modern Diamond Cluster White Gold Stud Earrings
By Hestia Jewels
Located in Toronto, Ontario
18K White Gold Diamond Cluster Earrings, 0.25 inches. Gold Weight: 1.84 Diamonds Carats: 0.335
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Ruby and Mixed Diamond Cut Earrings, 5.51ct of Rubies and 2.40ct of Diamond
Located in New Orleans, LA
baguette diamonds. The diamonds total 2.40ct. The earrings are crafted in 14kt white gold. Set as post
Category

2010s Unknown Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Emerald and Diamond Earrings in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Lake Havasu City, AZ
2 Colombian emeralds set in a dangle style with diamond baguettes and a round in each, with lever
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Gwen Beloti .75 Carat Diamond Kite Motif Earrings
By Gwen Beloti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
.75CT Kite center and baguette and round accent white diamond earrings in a gold braided kite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

3.00 Carat TW Pink Tourmaline with Ruby, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Drop Earrings
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
. t.w. sparkly brilliant-cut round diamonds to finish the elegant look. Buffed to brilliant luster
Category

2010s Asian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Paris Craft House Sapphire Diamond Hoop Stud Earrings in 14 Karat Rose Gold
By Paris Precious Craft House
Located in Hong Kong, HK
pair of beautiful earrings. - 6 Baguette Sapphires/0.67ct - 8 Round Diamonds/0.04ct - 14K Rose Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Morris David 14 Karat White Gold 3.45 Carat Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Morris & David 14k White Gold 3.45tcw Diamond Flower Latch Back Earrings Metal: 14k WhiteGold
Category

2010s American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Baby Flower Studs Earrings .30ct 14kyg
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Cut: Baguette & Round Earring Style: Studs Backing: Secure Push-Back Closure Design: Floral
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Elegant Layered Diamond Danglers In 18 Karat Gold
Located in บางรัก, TH
: 5.54 Grams Stone Details: - Round Diamonds: 40 Pcs (0.44 cts) - Taper Baguette: 36 Pcs (1.42 cts
Category

2010s Thai Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

11.00 Carat Diamond Swirl Cocktail Day Night Ear Clips
Located in QLD , AU
mixture of round brilliant cuts and baguette cut diamonds - 11cts in total. Each set with 11 baguette cuts
Category

20th Century American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Squarelux Studs
Located in London, England
setting and 14K gold, these everyday earrings are perfect for everyday wear or nights out. You can wear
Category

2010s Indian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14K White Gold Round and Baguette-Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
sparkling round, and baguette cut diamonds in a channel setting and on an alternative basis. The fascinating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Baguette and Round Diamond Huggie Earrings
Located in Dallas, TX
Baguette and round diamond huggie earrings set in 14K white gold. The earrings feature 1.98 carat
Category

2010s American Modern More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Round Baguette Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Webster, NY
Elegant Round & Baguette cut diamond huggie earrings. Diamond Carat Weight: 1.10CTW Diamond Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary Baguette and Round Brilliant Diamond Earrings
Located in Towson, MD
. Adorned with a combination of baguette and round brilliant natural diamonds, these earrings are a
Category

2010s Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Baguette And Round Cut Diamond Chandelier Earrings 14K White Gold 3.67Cttw
Located in New York, NY
studded with channel set baguette and pave set round brilliant cut diamonds. Total diamond weight: 3.67
Category

2010s Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1.0ct Diamond Round and Baguette Flower Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
invisible-set baguette diamonds.This brand new pair of 14K Yellow Gold 1.0ct Diamond Round and Baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Diamond Baguette and Round Triple Hoop Earrings in 14K Black Rhodium
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 1.95 ct. white diamond baguettes with 1.79 ct. white diamond rounds. Available in yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Rhodium

Enlightenment Equilibrium Baguette and Round Diamond Hoop Earrings Large
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
variation of the everyday hoops - Encrusted with meticulously aligned baguette and round diamonds, arranged
Category

2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold 3/4 Cttw Round and Baguette-cut Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
polished 14K yellow gold. A beguiling mixture of round and baguette-cut diamonds, totaling 3/4 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1.0ct Diamond Round and Baguette Flower Earrings ER28436
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
invisible-set baguette diamonds.This brand new pair of 14K Yellow Gold 1.0ct Diamond Round and Baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 1 1/2 Carat Round and Baguette-Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Surprise her with this pair of stunning 14k white gold and diamond hoop earrings. Each elegantly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

14K White Gold 1 1/2 Carat Round and Baguette-Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Surprise her with this pair of stunning 14k white gold and diamond hoop earrings. Each elegantly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 1 1/3 Cttw Alternating Round And Baguette Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
, these earrings shimmer with alternating rows of channel-set baguette diamonds and prong-set round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

14K White Gold 1.0ct Diamond Round and Baguette Flower Earrings ER28435-W
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
invisible-set baguette diamonds.This brand new pair of 14K White Gold 1.0ct Diamond Round and Baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Diamond Round and Baguette Arrow Shape Earrings in 14k White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 0.37 ct. white diamond rounds and baguettes. Handmade in 14k white gold. These arrow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold

White Gold Diamond J-Hoop Earrings, 14k Round Brilliant Baguette Cut 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Total Carats: 1.00ctw Cuts: Round
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14K White Gold 1 1/2 Carat Round and Baguette Cut Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
breathtaking total of 108 natural diamonds, including 44 round and 64 baguette-cut gems, these earrings exude
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.04ct Round Natural Diamond Huggie Earrings 14kt Baguette Three Row
Located in New York, NY
Classic three row set Huggie Clip Earrings. Sparkling baguettes and diamonds. 1.04 carat grand
Category

2010s American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Round Baguette Diamond Inside Out Fold Hoop Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
1.5 inch inside out round and baguette diamond hoop earrings. Round full cut diamonds on each side
Category

Early 2000s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pear-Shaped Emerald Baguette and Round Diamond Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Style: 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Earrings Material: 14K Yellow Gold Measurements: 1/2
Category

20th Century Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

2.00 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond Halo Style Stud Earrings 14 Karat Gold
Located in Baltimore, MD
2.00 CTW Halo Baguette Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Stud Earrings Push Backs Metal: 14k white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14K White Gold 7/8 Cttw Round and Baguette-Cut Diamond Earrings (H-I, SI2-I1)
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Count: Total 42 Diamonds Includes 12 Round and 30 Baguette-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: H-I Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Taper Baguette Round Diamond Dangle Earrings in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This dangle earrings feature 0.49 carat of taper diamonds and 0.93 carat of round diamonds. A
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Round Sapphire and Baguette Diamond Gold Earrings Weighing 2.30 Carat
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Fourteen karats white gold drop earrings Round sapphires total weight 1.50 carat Baguette Diamond
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Round and Baguette Cut Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K yellow gold Diamonds: 10 round brilliant & baguette cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond

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14k Baguette Round Diamond Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of 14k baguette round diamond earrings. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, White Gold and 14k Gold. Our selection of items includes 9 vintage examples as well as 79 contemporary versions. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. The designs in our inventory of 14k baguette round diamond earrings bearing Contemporary or Modern hallmarks are very popular. TJD, NYF Jewellery and Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc. each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for round cut 14k baguette round diamond earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes baguette cut and oval cut alternatives. If you’re browsing the variety of 14k baguette round diamond 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 14k Baguette Round Diamond Earrings?

On average, 14k baguette round diamond earrings at 1stDibs sell for $1,823, while they’re typically $376 on the low end and $20,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.