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Baguette Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings, 14 Karat Gold Diamond Earring Studs
Located in Austin, TX
genuine baguette shaped diamond set in a four prong solitaire setting in the earring. The earrings are 14k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2 Carat Baguette and Round Brilliant Cut Dangle Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
18K White Gold 2.11 ct Princess, Baguette & Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Stud Earrings.
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold

1.83 Carat SI/H Round Baguette Cut Diamond Earrings 14 Karat Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Embrace elegance and sophistication with these stunning 1.8 Carat Round Baguette Cut Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Natural Baguette Round Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
18 Karat White Gold Natural Baguette & Round Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings Metal: 18k white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Round and Baguette Diamond Huggie Half-Hoop Pierced Earrings in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Simple yet stunning 14 karat gold and diamond huggie earrings are perfect for any occasion and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Baguette and Round Diamond Snowflake Stud Earrings Set in 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
mesmerizing blend of baguette and round diamonds meticulously set in 14 karat gold. The predominant use of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

14k Gold Earrings Studs with Emeralds and Diamonds, Baguette Emerald Studs
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold earrings studs with emeralds and diamonds metal: 14k gold weight: 2.2 gr Size
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baguette and Round Diamond Filigree Chunky Hoop Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These elegant diamond hoop earrings radiate sophistication with a striking mix of round and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.23 Carat Baguette Round Diamond Stud Earrings 10 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 0.20 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Earrings Size :- 4 mm approx. ✦ Sizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.40 Carat Baguette Round Diamond Dangle Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 0.40 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Earrings Size :- 30 mm approx. ✦ Sizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.65 Carat Baguette Round Diamond Dangle Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 1.65 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Earrings Size :- 35 mm approx. ✦ Sizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.30 Carat SI/H Baguette Round Diamond Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 0.80 carats of sparkling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Starburst Earrings, 14K Yellow Gold Designer Diamond Earring Dangles
By Sophia D
Located in Austin, TX
These diamond starburst designer earrings are bold and beautiful! Made in 14K gold with genuine
Category

2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Emerald Baguette Huggie Hoops with Diamond Borders 14K Yellow Gold Huggies
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Color: Vivid Green Gemstone Shape: Baguette Diamond Total Weight: 0.47 carats Diamond Shape: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.31 Carat SI/H Baguette Round Diamond Earrings 14 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 1.31 carats of sparkling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

0.87Ct 14K White Gold Diamond Drop Earring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
14 karat white gold. The earrings showcase a dazzling array of round brilliant-cut diamonds arranged
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Round Blue Topaz Blue Sapphire and Diamond Target 14K White Gold Stud Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
sapphires and six round diamonds. Earrings Information Style: Art Deco Width: 9 mm. Length: 8 mm. Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Ruby and Baguette Diamond Drop Gold Earrings Weighing 2.30 Carat
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Fourteen karat yellow gold drop earrings 1" long Baguette diamonds weighing 0.40 carats Four round
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Huggie Diamond and 14K Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Derby, NY
. .48 cttw of sparkling round brilliant and baguette diamonds set in 3.31 grams of 14K yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Earrings 14K Gold Cluster Pear Shape 1.72 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
These estate diamond earrings are crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold Each earring is studded with
Category

Late 20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Curved Diamond Huggies Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
features 15 sparkling, baguette cut diamonds and 10 round cut diamonds on each earring! (50 total diamond
Category

20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Diamond Rose Earrings Large Yellow Gold 14K
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These Diamond encrusted earrings are large and set with round white Diamonds. The leaves have
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Aesthetic Movement Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

2.49 Ct. Oval Ruby Earrings 0.53 Ct. SI/H Baguette Round Diamond 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ruby Wt. :- 2.49 Ct. Earrings Size :- 9 mm approx. ✦ Sizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
These 14K White Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings are a stunning combination of elegance and sparkle. Made
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1.20 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Baguette Round Diamond Earings 18 K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. ( SI Clarity & HI Color Certified Diamonds ) Earrings Size :- 20 mm approx. ✦ Sizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Multi Sapphire and Diamond Big Hoop Earrings in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Multi Sapphire and Diamond Big Hoop Earrings in 14K Gold to make a statement with your look
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Star Flower Earring Studs, White Gold Diamond Star Earrings Flower Stud
Located in Austin, TX
genuine baguette and round diamonds set in a five pointed star design. The earrings are also designed to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.45 Carat Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
. The center stone is surrounded by a row of brilliant-cut 8 round and 8 baguette diamonds weighing 1.54
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold

2.00ctw Diamond Dangle Snowflake Earrings in White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
round and baguette diamonds enhances the sparkle, creating a stunning visual effect perfect for any
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ruby Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
florettes are nestled in Ribbons of Diamonds Baguettes & Round Stones. Very clean & white stones.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Simulated Emerald and Diamond Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Simulated Emerald and Diamond Earrings- These elegant earrings each feature
Category

20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Earrings- These lovely earrings feature a total of 65 baguette
Category

20th Century More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold with Diamond Linear Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These magnificent linear drop earrings are featured with 14 baguette diamonds framed within 182
Category

2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Earrings, Square Sapphire Studs with Diamond Halo
Located in Austin, TX
earrings. Made with 14K white gold, the diamonds and sapphires looks their best! The deep blue contrasts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

4.75 Carat Estate Diamond and White Gold Earrings
Located in San Francisco, CA
Better than simple studs, these classic 14k white gold earrings feature 2 Round Brilliant-Cut
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage 14KT Yellow Gold 1.20ctw Diamond Wide Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in McLeansville, NC
A pair of vintage 14 karat yellow gold 1.20 ctw diamond wide huggie hoop earrings. These earrings
Category

Vintage 1970s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.50 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond Half hoop clip post back diamond half hoop earrings. 1.50 carats of baguette and round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.25 Carat Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings, circa 1960
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Beautiful Emerald Diamond, 2.50 Carat Earrings Emerald and Diamond Quality Earrings vintage 1960
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Midcentury Diamond Sapphire Platinum Circular Stud Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Solid Platinum,  Displaying in the Center, 2 Excellent Round Cut Diamonds,  with a total carat weight
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Luxle 1.13cts Natural Diamond Dangle Earring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
intricately designed with a mix of baguette and round-cut diamonds, creating a sparkling and luxurious effect
Category

2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1950s Diamond Pendent Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
designs are set with twenty-six baguette and round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.20
Category

Vintage 1950s Modernist Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Hoops and Huggies with 1.5 Carat Diamonds
Located in Paramus, NJ
diamonds. The earrings are adorned with 136 round diamonds and 37 baguette diamonds, each carefully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.91 Carat Diamond White Gold Shooting Star Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's diamond earrings in a shooting star design. two round brilliant cut diamonds with tapered
Category

Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Mosaic Set Diamond Flower Drop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 114 round brilliant cut = 0.80cttw Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Late Art Deco Diamond Drop White Gold Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
weight of round brilliant and baguette cut diamonds. The brilliant diamonds are graded F-H color and VS
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco More Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Marquise Amethyst Diamond Dangle Gold Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1950s dangle earrings with diamond white gold open swirl tops and bright purple Marquise
Category

Vintage 1950s Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Rainbow Sapphire Diamond Hoop Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
round diamonds. Earrings are set in 14 karat yellow gold. With a push button lock to secure this trendy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baroque South Sea Cultured Pearl Diamond White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1960's diamond and pearl dangle earrings in 14k white gold with two Baroque South Sea
Category

Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold, Ruby, and Diamond Earrings
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Accented By 28 Baguette Cut and 24 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds of SI Clarity and H Color Totaling An
Category

Late 20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.34 Carat Taper Diamonds Hoop Earrings in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These hoop earrings are a true blend of classic style and modern craftsmanship, fashioned from 14K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Carved Emerald Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
baguette and round cut diamonds total approximately 1.50 carats, approximately SI-I clarity, H-K color
Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Dangle Earrings- These sparkling dangle earrings features 24 baguette
Category

20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Elegant 14k White Gold Diamond Huggies - 0.50 Carat
By Hakimi s Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
These gorgeous diamond huggie earrings feature a sparkling combination of round and baguette-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mid-Century Diamond White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Comet or space style baguette round and Marquise dangle earrings with clip and post backs
Category

Vintage 1950s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
five round brilliant cut diamonds and four baguette cut diamonds set in classic 14K white gold
Category

20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Charles Krypell Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
By Charles Krypell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charles Krypell ruby diamond yellow gold earrings, circa 1990s. These Charles Krypell Ruby Diamond
Category

1990s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.