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Pink Diamonds and White Diamonds Black Gold Earrings
By Piranesi
Located in New York, NY
With effortless style these one of a kind earrings boast 8.77 carats of beautiful, light Pink
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21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium

18k White Rose Gold with Pink Quartz Iolite Pink Tourmaline Diamonds Earrings
Located in GALLARATE, IT
Stunning Earrings in 18k white and rose gold. Our goal is to create a unique design. Made in Italy
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Iolite, Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose...

Pink and Yellow Diamond Swirl Earrings
Located in La Jolla, CA
Fancy pink diamonds are set in 18k rose gold with fancy yellow diamonds set in 18k yellow gold in a
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21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Sapphire Heart Earrings Diamonds Natural 18k W Gold Gift Girl Rock
Located in Toronto, ON
Heart Earrings 4mm Pink Sapphire Heart Cut surrounded by natural diamonds set in 18k White Gold
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2010s Canadian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.41 Carat Pink Tourmaline/ pink/ Designer 18k rose gold Diamond Earring
By KAHN JEWELRY
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, HK
This pair of earring , with total 4.41 ct, 12 pieces pear shape pink tourmaline and 4.19 ct white
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Pear Pink Sapphire Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Earrings with lever back closures in 18 karat white gold set with 2 pear-shaped 9x6 mm Madagascar
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2010s Thai Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Akoya Pearl, Morganite, Pink Sapphire and Diamond 18k Rose Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Princeton, NJ
unheated - 3.45cttw pink sapphire melee heated - 1.2cttw E/F VS1 diamond melee - 18k Pink gold / Rose Gold
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Pink sapphire and Diamond Kite Earrings
Located in Overland Park, KS
Uniquely designed Dangle earrings featuring pink sapphires of 5.04 total carats with a halo
Category

2010s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Parulina Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Greenwich, CT
Parulina Pink Tourmaline Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold. These regal looking Earrings feature 7.19ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GILIN 18K White Gold Diamond Earring with Pink Sapphire
By GILIN
Located in Central, HK
compassion, and subtle elegance. The earring setting with center pink sapphire total weight 4.13 carat, the
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2010s Hong Kong Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Joon Han Pink Opal Rose Quartz Pink Tourmaline Diamond 18K Gold Drop Earrings
By Joon Han
Located in New York, NY
quartz, pink tourmalines, and white diamonds, and handcrafted in 18K rose gold. These timeless one-of-a
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2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Quartz, Tourmaline, 18k Go...

Two stone Pink Sapphire and Pear Shape Diamond Earrings in 18k Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
and Diamond Earrings in 18K Rose Gold. Each earring features a striking natural pink sapphire paired
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18k Rose Gold, Pink Sapphires and White Diamonds Butterfly Earrings
Located in Rome, IT
These bright earrings are made in Italy by Fanuele Gioielli. Each 18k rose gold earrings features
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

6.08 Carat Natural Pink Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat rose gold hoop earrings featuring round brilliant cut natural pink Argyle diamonds with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Medium Pave Diamond Lock Earrings in 18k Pink/White Gold
By AS29
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Medium Pave Diamond Lock Earrings in 18K Pink Gold The classic hoop earring has been given a
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.90 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
2.90 Carat cushion pink sapphire, heat , set in 18k white gold chandelier /dangle style earrings
Category

2010s Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Orange Diamond Pink Diamond White Diamond Gold Earring
By Yael Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
leverback earrings that are formed from a line of diamonds finished with a circle of pave-set pink diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

Roberto Casarin 18k Gold 1.75 Carat Diamond Pink Coral Dangle Earrings
By Roberto Casarin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous dangle earrings by Roberto Casarin. Features pink coral prong set cabochons in 18k yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Donna Vock 18k Gold Pink and White Diamond Natural Pearl Tassel Clip-On Earrings
By Donna Vock
Located in New York, NY
with 10 natural color pink diamonds. This can be worn alone as a clip-on stud earring. The total
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Amethyst, London Blue Topaz, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Set 18k Rose Gold Earring
Located in JAIPUR, IN
Indulge in the epitome of luxury with these exquisite 18-karat rose gold earrings, where impeccable
Category

2010s Indian Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Pear-Shaped Pink Sapphire Diamond gold Earrings
By Lings Jewellery
Located in Hong Kong, HK
GIA certified pear-shaped pink sapphires totalling 4.57cts, with round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

5.37 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat white gold cluster earrings consisting of 2 cushion cut pink sapphires having a total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Ico the Bird Pink Tourmaline, Tanzanite, Diamond, Pearl 18k Gold Earrings
By Ico the Bird Fine Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of asymmetrical cluster earrings featuring Pink tourmaline, Tanzanite, Diamonds, Sapphires
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

7.83Ct Vived Pink Morganites, 1.70Ct Diamonds, 18K White Gold Dangle Earrings
By Celine Roelens
Located in GENT, BE
One of a kind “Emmanuelle” earrings in 18K white gold 10,8g set with 2 eye clean, vivid pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Pointed Ellipse Oval Pavé Pink Sapphire Diamond 18K Rose Gold Clip Earrings
By BOON
Located in Bangkok, TH
Geometric Shape of Pointed Ellipse Clip-On Earrings in 18K Rose Gold Pavé Set with Pink Sapphires
Category

2010s Thai Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18k Yellow Gold Earrings with Encrusted Diamond Orbs and Pink Enamel
By THEVAULT15
Located in Boostedt, SH
. These 18-karat yellow gold dangling diamond encrusted orb earrings are hand-painted in a beautiful pink
Category

2010s German Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Autore White Pink Diamond South Sea Pearl Earrings
By Autore
Located in Sydney, AU
The Blush Earrings are from the AUTORE Timeless Collection. This piece is crafted in 18k White
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Sabine Getty Pink Sapphire Diamond Harlequin Earrings
By Sabine Getty
Located in London, GB
18kt gold Sabine Getty Harlequin earrings set with pink sapphire and white diamond. Diamond
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

18K Gold Drop Earrings with Salt Pepper, Pink, Yellow, and White Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
earrings showcase a stunning trio of colors: the top diamond is framed by a halo of natural pink diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...

18.10 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum and 18 karat yellow gold clip earrings consisting of 32 oval, pear and round cut pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yel...

3.10 Carat Pink Sapphire, Diamond White Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These dangling 18K white gold earrings carry 0.83Ct of brilliant white diamonds and 3.10Ct of
Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.09 Carat Pink Sapphire, Diamond White Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These dangling 18K white gold earrings carry 0.79Ct of brilliant white diamonds and 3.09Ct of
Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Earrings with Diamond and Pink Quartz Cabochon and Pink Sapphires
Located in ประเวศ, TH
"These earrings are a perfect blend of glamour and grace, featuring Cabochon Pink Sapphires and
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2010s Thai Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chandelier Earrings Pink Rubelite Flowers Emerald Leaves Diamonds
Located in Milan, IT
Almost a methaphysical flower for this earring realized in white gold, pink rubelite flowers
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Rubelite, Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Pink Diamond Handmade Earrings
Located in Whippany, NJ
earrings are the two natural pink cushion-cut diamonds, each weighing 0.50 carats, for a total of 1.00
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat White and Rose Gold Pink Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Southbank, Victoria
18 karat white and rose gold earrings featuring 2 round Argyle Pink Diamonds, 0.21ct PC2 and 0.23ct
Category

2010s Australian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

1.83 Carat Pink Diamond Two-Color Gold Flower Earrings
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 Karat white and pink gold earrings featuring 8 heart shaped pink diamonds with a total carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Fancy Pink and Yellow Diamond Circular Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Natural 1.38ct fancy pink diamond, and 1.20ct fancy yellow diamond circular drop earrings set in
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.61 carats Pink Sapphire and Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Love the passionate pink color of these flower earrings. With 2.61cts of pink sapphires and .29cts
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2010s American Romantic Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Diamonds Ruby Light Pink Angel Skin Coral Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K White Gold Diamonds Ruby Light Pink Angel Skin Coral Drop Dangle Earrings Apprx. 40 carats of
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Vintage 1980s Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Burdeen s Romantic Pink Diamond Platinum Heart Earrings with Diamond Halos
Located in Buffalo Grove, IL
These beyond breathtaking Custom Burdeen's Earrings are simply perfect !!! The very light pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings

Materials

Pink Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold

Pink Tourmaline Diamond Gold Pia Earrings
Located in New York, NY
shaped gemstone drop. Set in 18k rose gold. French back. 7ct pink tourmaline, .75ct white diamonds set
Category

2010s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Mauve Freshwater Pearl Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Turin, IT
brilliant diamonds. Handcrafted in Italy. 18 ct gold Diamonds 0.37 ct Sapphire 0.73 ct Total lenght
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Drop Pink Red Spinels Earrings, 18k White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
• 18k White Gold. • Pink Spinels in Drop cut – 2 pc total carat weight – 6. • Pink Spinels in
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Pink Topaz and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
English dangle drop earrings with the most vibrant pink topaz in yellow gold. 10 small rose cut
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Handcrafted Natural Argyle Pink and White Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Sydney, NSW
“Diamond Droplet” earrings in 18ct gold. These gorgeous and versatile diamond earrings have been 4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

18k Rose and White Gold Argyle Pink Diamonds Donut Earrings
By Kristin Hanson
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
18k Rose and White Gold Argyle Pink Diamonds Donut Earrings Pair. An ode to the epic pop art
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Handcrafted Natural Argyle Pink and White Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Sydney, NSW
Classic pink diamond “Halo” stud earrings in premium 18ct white and rose gold. The centre are 4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Platinum Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These one of a kind Pink Tourmaline and White Diamond Earrings feature two Asscher cut Tourmalines
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum

Rhodolite Pink Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Drop Earrings
By Maximira
Located in New York, NY
Presented here is a pair of beautiful Rhodolite Garnet, Pink Sapphire and Diamond earrings
Category

2010s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Garnet, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

50.00 Carat Kunzite and Pink Diamond Earrings
Located in Aventura, FL
Beautiful Earrings Featuring 2 Kunzites Weighing Approx. 50.00 Carats Set with 130 Pink Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pink Diamond, Kunzite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Hanging Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These Diamond and pink sapphire hanging earrings are set in 18k yellow gold and are anchored by a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Pink Tourmaline and Diamond 0.30 Carat Vs-Fg 18k Yellow Gold Curved Earrings
By Celine Roelens
Located in GENT, BE
Adeline 18K yellow gold "single curved earrings" with two pear shaped pink tourmalines and
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Tourmaline and Diamond 0.30 Carat VS-FG 18k Rose Gold Curved Earrings
By Celine Roelens
Located in GENT, BE
Adeline 18K rose gold "single curved earrings" with two pear shaped pink tourmalines and brilliant
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Pink Yellow and Green Diamond Three Color Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Calabasas, CA
Couture diamond drop earrings set with natural 0.81Ct TW Fancy Orangy Pink Emerald cut diamonds
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Pink Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

EFFY 18K Rose Pink Gold 1.30 Carat Diamond Fashion Pave Dangling Earrings New
By Effy
Located in Bayside, NY
everyday look, these earrings are sure to make a statement. Gold 18K Rose Diamonds 1.30ct Total Weight
Category

2010s North American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Natural Green and Pink Diamond Dangle Earrings in White Gold
Located in Lafayette, LA
This stunning pair of white and natural color green and pink diamond dangle earrings are crafted in
Category

2010s Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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18k Pink Diamond Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of 18k pink diamond earrings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 246 vintage examples as well as 1337 contemporary versions. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of 18k pink diamond earrings bearing Contemporary or Modern hallmarks are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Harbor Diamonds, Georgios Collections Inc and Ruchi New York are often thought to be among the most beautiful. There are many round cut, oval cut and mixed cut 18k pink diamond earrings for sale. When shopping our range of 18k pink diamond earrings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are 18k Pink Diamond Earrings?

Prices for 18k pink diamond earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $334 and can go as high as $253,000, while 18k pink diamond earrings, on average, fetch $5,762.

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.

Questions About 18k Pink Diamond Earrings
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    Yes, 18-karat gold can be good for earrings. Because it is an alloy, 18-karat gold is more durable and scratch-resistant than pure 24-karat gold. You can find 18-karat gold in rich warm yellow, cooler white with warm undertones and light pink rose. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of gold earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The difference between 14K and 18K white gold stud earrings comes down to the content of the precious metal alloy. Stud earrings made of 14-karat white gold are 58.3% gold and 41.7% base metal, while 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. As a result, 14-karat white gold tends to be stronger and more resistant to scratching, and 18-karat gold will have a more noticeable warm-glowing yellow tinge. On 1stDibs, shop a range of white gold stud earrings.