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14K White Gold .15ct Diamond Lightning Bolt Earrings for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
questions asked!  These Adorable Diamond Lightning Bolt Stud earrings are crafted nof 14K Gold and feature
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Hexagonal Dangle Diamond Earrings in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
in 14k solid gold with round and baguette-cut natural diamonds -Drop style design with articulated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold 2.30ct Diamond Oval Hoop Earrings for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
14K Yellow Gold these earrings feature approximately 2.28cts of Natural Round Diamonds. Diamond Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 2.30ct Diamond Oval Hoop Earrings for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
14K Yellow Gold these earrings feature approximately 2.28cts of Natural Round Diamonds. Diamond Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1.00 Carat Diamond 14K White Gold Knot Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
classic 14k white gold, they feature 1.00 carat of natural diamonds in a striking combination of round and
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2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14K Rose Gold .30ct Diamond Flower Stud Earrings for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
Quality Earrings Set: Made from real 14k gold and 10 round diamonds on each earring approximately
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

14K Yellow Gold .30ct Diamond Flower Stud Earrings for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
Quality Earrings Set: Made from real 14k gold and 10 round diamonds on each earring approximately
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

3.6 Ct Diamond Cluster Dangle Jacket Earrings 14K White Gold Statement Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
This 3.6 Carat Diamond Cluster 14 Karat White Gold Dangle Jacket Earrings features baguette cut and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1.00ct Diamond 3 Stone Earrings for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
These Beautiful and Classic 3-Stone Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings are crafted of 14K Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 1.00ct Diamond 3 Stone Earrings for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
These Beautiful and Classic 3-Stone Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings are crafted of 14K White Gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold 0.15ct Diamond Dog Bone Earrings for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
Stylish 14K Gold Dog Bone Stud Earrings featuring approximately 0.15 ct. of round Diamonds. Secured with
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 0.15ct Diamond Dog Bone Earrings for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
Stylish 14K Gold Dog Bone Stud Earrings featuring approximately 0.15 ct. of round Diamonds. Secured with
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14K White Gold .35ct Diamond Star Stud Earrings for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
Quality Earrings Set: Made from real 14k gold with natural white sparkling diamonds approximately
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14K Rose Gold .35ct Diamond Star Stud Earrings for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
Quality Earrings Set: Made from real 14k gold with natural white sparkling diamonds approximately
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

14K Yellow Gold .35ct Diamond Star Stud Earrings for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
Quality Earrings Set: Made from real 14k gold with natural white sparkling diamonds approximately
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Diamond 3.71Ct Multi Colored Sapphire 6.57Ct Floral Earrings 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
feature prong set oval cut multi colored sapphires with round and baguette cut diamonds. Total diamond
Category

2010s Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

1 Carat Diamond Box Cluster Illusion Set 14K Gold Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
1 carat total natural diamond cluster box shape stud earrings with push back closure in 14k white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

0.19 Carat White Diamond Round 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fancy Fashion Huggie Earring
Located in New York, NY
having 2 Diamond Baguettes in each earring totaling to 0.25 Ct. The baguettes add that extra bit of
Category

2010s American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Oval Diamond Illusion Pave Hoop Earrings in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. These refined hoop earrings feature a clean design combining natural baguette and round
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Floral Diamond Dangle Earrings in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. These chandelier earrings feature an intricate tiered design fully set with natural diamonds in
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

14K White Gold 7/8 Carat Diamond Dangle Multi Row Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These lovely 14k white gold dangle earrings feature 7/8 carats of beautiful diamonds. Embellished
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Golden South Sea Pearl Diamond Accent 14K Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
a baguette-cut diamond and a round-cut diamond, adding refined sparkle and sophistication. With
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Hand of Gd Stud Earrings
Located in Great neck, NY
. 14K Gold 0.11 ct. White Diamonds 0.06 ct. Sapphire Natural Round White Diamonds Diamond Color GH
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

14k White Gold Ruby and Diamond French Clip Earrings
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
ruby baguettes are channeled set along with the brilliant round diamonds. These have the french clip
Category

2010s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.75 Carat Natural Round Cut Diamond 14KT White Gold Infinity Hoop Earrings
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Bring charm to your look with this diamond hoop earrings. This earring is beautifully designed and
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2010s Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 7/8 Carat Diamond Dangle Multi Row Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These lovely 14k white gold dangle earrings feature 7/8 carats of beautiful diamonds. Embellished
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diana M. Custom Diamond Stud Earrings 14K White Gold
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
14kt white gold emerald cut diamond halo stud earrings containing 0.55 cts of baguettes and 0.42
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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

5.73 Ct Real Diamond Floral Cluster Dangle Earrings Screw Back 14K White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
These 5.73 Carat Diamond Cluster 14 Karat White Gold Floral Dangle Earrings features baguette and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Blue Sapphire And Diamond Flower Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold 1.42Cttw
Located in New York, NY
with channel and pave set baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 1.11 carats. Diamond
Category

2010s Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luxle 0.50 Cttw. Natural Diamond Square Stud Earrings in 14K White Gold, Size 7
Located in New York, NY
crafted with a stunning combination of baguette and round diamonds. At the center of each earring are
Category

2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Flower Rainbow Diamond Stud Earrings in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
. Set with a rainbow of round-cut multicolor sapphires, natural baguette diamonds form a striking center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold 3 Stone 0.05ct Diamond Stud Earrings for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
Beautiful & Classic Small  3-Stone Studs Earrings! Crafted of 14k Gold with approximately 0.06 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 3 Stone 0.05ct Diamond Stud Earrings for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
Beautiful & Classic Small  3-Stone Studs Earrings! Crafted of 14k Gold with approximately 0.06 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1.94 Carat Natural Emerald Baguette Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
These 1.94 Carat Natural Emerald Baguette Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings features large
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

14K Rose Gold Hoops and Huggies Earrings with 0.43 Carat Diamonds
Located in Paramus, NJ
carats of diamonds. The earrings feature 52 round-cut diamonds and 26 baguette-cut diamonds, each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14K White Gold Hoops and Huggies Earrings with 0.8 Carat Diamonds
Located in Paramus, NJ
carats of diamonds. The earrings feature 6 round-cut diamonds and 30 baguette-cut diamonds, each selected
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Dome Pearl Drop Diamond Earrings in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
drop earrings with pearl and diamond detailing -Features baguette and round natural diamonds -14k solid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

0.5 Carat Diamonds in 14K White Gold Gazebo Fancy Collection Earring
Located in Paramus, NJ
ensemble consists of 54 round-cut diamonds and 8 baguette-cut diamonds, each chosen for their brilliance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Halo Peridot Dainty Stud Earrings for Her in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Halo Peridot Dainty Stud Earrings for Her in 14K Gold to make a statement with your look
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Evil Eye Stud Earrings for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
 Evil Eye Design Earrings: Made from real 14k gold and round diamonds approximately 0.10 ct. 44
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Ruby Diamond Evil Eye Stud Earrings for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
 Evil Eye Design Earrings: Made from real 14k gold and round diamonds approximately 0.06 ct. 24
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Evil Eye Stud Earrings for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
 Evil Eye Design Earrings: Made from real 14k gold and round diamonds approximately 0.06 ct. 24
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

14K Rose Gold Ruby Diamond Evil Eye Stud Earrings for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
 Evil Eye Design Earrings: Made from real 14k gold and round diamonds approximately 0.06 ct. 24
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

14K White Gold Sapphire Diamond Evil Eye Stud Earrings for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
 Evil Eye Design Earrings: Made from real 14k gold and round diamonds approximately 0.06 ct. 24
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Tsavorite Diamond Evil Eye Stud Earrings for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
Evil Eye Design Earrings: Made from real 14k gold and round diamonds approximately 0.06 ct. 24
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Evil Eye Stud Earrings for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
 Evil Eye Design Earrings: Made from real 14k gold and round diamonds approximately 0.06 ct. 24
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

0.95 Carat SI/H Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Floral Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Embrace timeless elegance with our natural diamond stud earrings crafted in solid 14K gold the
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

0.95 Carat SI/H Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Floral Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Embrace timeless elegance with our natural diamond stud earrings crafted in solid 14K gold the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

TJD 2.0 Carat Round 14 Karat Yellow Gold Designer Diamond Hoop Earrings
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
in 14 karat yellow gold with a 64 Baguette and 36 Round diamonds with H-I color I2 clarity.
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Natural 4.10 Carat SI/H Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite earrings handset with 4.10 carats of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 3.0 Carat Round 14 Karat White Gold Designer Diamond Hoop Earrings
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
. Embedded with 18 round and 44 Baguette cut diamonds set in prong and channel setting and dazzles in H-I
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Spectrum Jewels 1.8 Carat SI/H Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Inside Out Hoop Earrings
Located in Diera, Dubai
These 1.8 Carat SI/H Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Inside Out Hoop Earrings features baguette cut and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

ASBA Collection Deco Style Ruby Baguette and Brilliant Cut Diamond Earring
Located in Los Gatos, CA
This stunning Deco Style Earring features 0.50cts T.W. of Tapered Baguette Rubies with a Fine
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2010s Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1/2 Cttw Diamond Zig Zag Drop Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from lustrous 14K yellow gold, these exquisite earrings dazzle with a half-carat total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Blue Topaz Blue Sapphire Diamond Vintage Style Dangle 14K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
sapphires and round diamonds. A lovely pair to add colors to your day. 14K White Gold. Earrings Information
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

14K Rose Gold 0.20ct Diamond 3 Stone Bar Stud Earrings for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
Quality Earrings Set: Made from real 14k gold and round diamonds approximately 0.24 ct. 6 Certified
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond 3 0.20ct Stone Bar Stud Earrings for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
Quality Earrings Set: Made from real 14k gold and round diamonds approximately 0.24 ct. 6 Certified
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 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.