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14K White Gold 1 1/2 cttw Round and Baguette Cut Diamond Earrings (H-I, SI2-I1)
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 Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Taper Baguette and Round Diamond Drop Earring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This earrings feature 0.34 carats of white round brilliance cut diamonds and 0.53 carat of taper
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Round and Baguette Diamond J Style Hoop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 16 round cut = 0.40cttw Color: H Clarity: SI2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.58Ct Taper Baguette and Round Diamond Dangle Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Introducing our stunning Taper Baguette and Round Diamond Dangle Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.74 carat Round Brilliant Baguette Cut Diamond Earrings 14 Karat In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Rose Gold 0.74ctw Round Brilliant & Baguette Cut Diamond Mosaic Square Earrings Product
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14kt .25 Carat Baguette and Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in Towson, MD
14kt white gold hoop earrings with alternating channel set baguette and round brilliant diamonds
Category

2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Gold 7.00 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond Pave Set Curling Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
7.00 carats of round and baguette cut diamonds, in a curling form made with 14k yellow gold! This
Category

2010s Unknown Modern More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Alternating Emerald And Round Cut Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
14K Yellow Gold Alternating Emerald And Round Cut Diamond Hoop Earrings. 0.75 inches long. Set with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Channel Set Round and Baguette Diamond Wing Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K yellow gold Diamonds: 50 round and baguette cut = 1.00cttw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Gold AGL 3.00ctw Oval Blue Sapphire Round Baguette Diamond Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
, on each earring, there are 40 IDEAL round brilliant cut diamonds pavé set into white gold
Category

Late 20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 14k Gold

Dangling Diamond Baguette Earrings in White Gold 2.50 Carat
Located in Wailea, HI
Dangling Diamond Baguette Earrings in White Gold 2.50 carats One Hundred and Eighteen Round
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold

Angular Fan Diamond Baguette Earrings
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
A captivating reinterpretation of a classic motif, Ri Noor's Angular Fan Diamond Baguette Earrings
Category

2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond

14 Karat Gold Round and Baguette Diamond Fish Hook Earrings with Omega Backs
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom designed Material: 14k yellow gold Diamonds: 16 round brilliant and baguette cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 1 1/2 Cttw Baguette Diamond Composite Mosaic 2" Inch Drop Earring
Located in New York, NY
Count: Total 48 Diamonds Includes 8 Round and 40 Baguette-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: E-F Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Baguette Cut Diamond X Stud Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k white gold Diamonds: 8 baguette cut = 0.24cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Diamonds: 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Cluster Diamond Hoop Earrings #16251
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings This gorgeous set of 14K white gold hoop earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Deco Style Diamond Earrings
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Pair of 14k white gold art deco style earrings with baguette diamonds totaling 0.23 carats and
Category

2010s Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Round and Baguette Cut, 1.07 Carat Diamond Stud Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Beautifully designed in the shape of flowers and adorned in 1.07ct diamonds, these earrings are an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold 1/4ct TDW Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Deceptively simple, this pair of 14k yellow gold earrings are designed to maximize sparkle by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 0.70ct Diamond Pinwheel Stud Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
combination of round and tapered baguette diamonds, which result in a perfect blend of brilliance and elegance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Clover 1.30 Carats Stud Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A stylish pair of clover studs encrusted with 1.30ctw of round and baguette diamonds. Beautifully
Category

Early 2000s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.75ctw Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 14k White Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.75ctw Cut - Round Brilliant 0.60ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 1.00 Ct Diamond Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
. The earrings are made with 14K white gold and set with a cluster of round-cut diamonds in the center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 1.75 Ct Diamond Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
earrings are made with 14K White Gold and set with a cluster of round-cut diamonds in the center of each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 1.15 Ct Diamond Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
These lovely LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 1.15 ct Diamond Hoop Earrings are made with 14K yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1ctw Diamond Cluster Halo Drop Earrings 14k White Gold Omega Backs
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.60ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - F
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.48ctw Diamond Flower Stud Statement Earrings 14k Yellow Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
- L Clarity - I1 - I2 - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.78ctw Cut - Round Brilliant & Baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 0.50 Ct Diamond Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Bold and dynamic in design, a 14K Yellow Gold setting measuring 0.5” round provides the perfect
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 0.79 Ct Diamond Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
earrings are made with 14K yellow gold and are set with a single row of baguette-cut diamonds down the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.79 ct Diamond Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
show. The earrings are made with 14K white gold and are set with a single row of baguette-cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.84ctw Diamond Journey Hoop Earrings 14k White Gold Snap Top Oval Hoops
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.58ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 3.00 Ct Diamond Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
These beautiful LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 3.00 ct Diamond Hoop Earrings are made with 14K white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 3.50 Ct Diamond Stud Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
glamour. The earrings are made with 14K White Gold and set with a cluster of baguette and round-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Safety Pin Earrings for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
. of round Diamonds.  14K Gold  Diamond Weight: 0.46 ct.  Diamond Color: GH  Diamond Clarity: SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1/3 Carat Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds Diamond Count: Total 58 Diamonds includes 16 Round and 42 Baguette-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: H-I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mixed cut Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Mixed Cut Diamond Drop Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Drop Earrings features Round Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dazzling 2.01ct Rubies and Diamonds Drop Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold - IGI
Located in רמת גן, IL
Dazzling 2.01ct Rubies and Diamonds Drop Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified These
Category

2010s Israeli Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 1.74 CTW Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Circle Drop Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cut diamonds throughout circle and linear drop Surmounts are comprised of marquise and baguette cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 1.33 ct Diamond Cushion Stud Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
diamond baguettes totaling 1.33 carats make these exceptional earrings come to life every time they catch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Ethiopian Opal Earrings with Diamonds
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
3.46 cts, Oval Diamonds: 1.24 cts, Round Brilliant & Baguette Metal: 14k Yellow gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.50 Ct Diamond Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
! The earrings are made with 14K white gold and set with two clusters of round and baguette-cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 2.90 Ct Diamond Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
These stunning LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 2.90 ct Diamond Earrings are made with 14K white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 5.05 ct Diamond Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
These classy LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 5.05 ct Diamond Earrings are made with 14K white gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Diamond Huggie Earrings
By Effy
Located in Webster, NY
  Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut & Baguette Cut Diamond Color: Average E-F Clarity: Average VS Metal: 14K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Floral Design Diamond Statement Earrings in 14k White Gold
Located in Webster, NY
: Round Brilliant & Baguette Cut Diamonds Diamond Carat Weight: 1.83CTW Diamond Color: Average F-J Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold, Round South Sea Pearl and Diamond Earrings
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and amazing craftsmanship on this 14k white gold, 12mm round south sea pearl earrings
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

LB Exclusive 14K Rose Gold 0.50 Ct Diamond Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Round-cut diamonds and diamond baguettes totaling 0.50 carats make these elegant earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
Located in Towson, MD
One pair of 14 yellow gold (stamped ADL 14K) sapphire and diamond earrings, each bar set with
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 5 Carat Diamond Cluster Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
- 2mm Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds; GH Color; SI1- I1 Clarity 24 - 2.75mm X 2mm Baguette Cut Diamonds
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.50 Ct Diamond Drop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
show. The earrings are made with 14K white gold and set with a row of round and baguette-cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Glittering 14k Rose Gold Rubies Diamonds Drop Earrings w/1.20 ct-IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Glittering 14k Rose Gold Rubies and Diamonds Drop Earrings w/1.20 ct - IGI Certified This
Category

2010s Israeli Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.85 Ct Diamond Stud Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
diamonds and round diamonds arranged in a symmetrical pattern. The earrings come with a push-back closure.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.90 Ct Diamond Square Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
0.90 Diamond Square Cluster Stud Earrings. Each earring features a square frame in 14K white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Lb Exclusive 14k White Gold 0.98 Carat Diamond Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
diamonds, with round diamonds on the edges and baguette-cut diamonds at the center. Turn to this pair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

14K White Gold 0.15ct Diamond and Sapphire Stud Earrings ER28419
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
by six prongs. An alternating pattern of baguette diamonds and round diamond duos surround the deep
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1/4 Cttw Alternating 3 Row Diamond Huggy Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Sparkling round and baguette cut diamond rows alternate along the front of these stunning huggy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 2.92 Ct Diamond Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
line of tapered baguette diamonds. The earrings are secured by a hinged snap closure.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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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.