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HARAKH 18KT Rose Gold Colorless Diamond Frangipani Floral Pendant Necklace
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
everyday formal office wear. Composition: 18KT White and Rose gold palladium alloy that is hypoallergenic
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Diana M. 6.23 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Hanging Flower Earrings
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt white gold hanging flower sapphires and diamonds, features 6.23 carats of marquise sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

HARAKH 18KT Gold Colorless Diamond Frangipani Double Floral Pendant Necklace
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
: 18KT White gold palladium alloy that is hypoallergenic, tarnish resistant and durable Total diamond
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Christina Addison Rubelite Turquoise Gold Flower Earrings
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Christina Addison 18kt White Gold Turquoise Flower Earring with 12 Pear shaped print set Turquoise
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

JAR PARIS Clips On White Gardenias Earrings In 18Kt Gold and Resin
By JAR
Located in Miami, FL
. The fabulous earring has been crafted in resin with matte white powder and 18 karats yellow gold. They
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Flower Clip Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamonds Pistil, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
set in 18 Kt white gold. That is 11 diamonds on each earring. Diamond weight: approximately 0.6 carat
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Diana M. 6.69 Carat Ruby Set in Diamond Halo Flower Shaped Earrings
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt white gold oval shape ruby GIA Certified earrings features: 6.69ct ruby, set in a halo with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 0.25 carats 18 Karat White Gold Heart Shape Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
: 18kt White Gold Weight: 2.27 Grams Gemstone: Natural Diamonds Number of gemstones:28 Shape: Round
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

HARAKH 18KT Gold Nature Colorless Diamond and Pink Tourmaline Cascade Pendant
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the Fragrant Frangipani flower, a symbol of immortality, this elegantly designed
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

NWT $24, 000 Rare 18KT South Sea Large Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
South Sea White Pearl and Diamond Earrings. Each Earring features Gorgeous Glittering Diamonds in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Flower Earrrings with Black Diamonds
Located in Geneva, CH
Flower earrings in 18kt white gold set with 176 black diamonds 5.60 cts and 18 diamonds 0.73 cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Late Art Deco Night Day Pearl 8.0 Ct Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
origin hand crafted as unique pair of solid 18 Kt white gold 2 brilliant cut diamonds totaling approx
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

6.36 Ct Emerald Oval Surrounded by Round Diamonds Creating a Flower Earring W/G
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
6.36 Ct Emerald Ovals Surrounded By 4.75 Ct Round Diamonds Creating A Flower Earring Set In 18 Kt W
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Earrings Flowers with Blue Sapphires Degrade 4.64 cts. Diamonds 0.28 cts.
Located in Miami, FL
captivating statement of refined luxury and style. Earrings 18kt White Gold with 264 Degrade of Blue
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Diamond and Ruby Cluster Clip Earrings 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bold and elegant earrings, shaped like pinwheels or flowers, in 18 kt white and yellow gold
Category

20th Century Unknown Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

White Keshi Pearl South Sea 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
diamond. 18kt yellow gold sets the pattern. The total weight is 0.88 carats of 12 round brilliant cut
Category

2010s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Se...

Carved Melon Tourmaline 3.10 Carat Diamond Rare Flower Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
stunning when worn Further Details Below Metal: 18 Kt white gold Hallmarks: assay Gems: 110 brilliant cut
Category

Vintage 1960s European Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Orchid Ruby Flowers in 14 Karat Gold and Diamonds
By Estaa
Located in Mumbai, IN
“Orchid Ruby Flowers in 18kt Gold and Diamonds“ 12.56 carats of invisible set Rubies and 0.74
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Rainbow Flower Sapphire Stud Earrings
Located in Fatih, 34
• 0.10ct Natural Diamond • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • Natural Purple
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Flower Earrrings
Located in Geneva, CH
Flower earrings in 18kt white gold set with 36 brown diamonds 1.15 cts and 142 diamonds 4.06 cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style 18karat Gold 0.12karat Diamond Amethyst Turquoise Dangle Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
by the beautiful color of the Iris Flower "IRIS" earrings, made of 18 kt yellow gold, carnelian beads
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Mimi Milano 18K Rose Gold Earrings Agate Flowers, Cultivated Pearls
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
beautiful things made with love and lived with joy. Ring of 18.19 gr of 18kt white gold 0.37ct diamonds and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Agate, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Asch Grossbardt 18k Rose Gold Mosaic Pattern Semi-Precious and Diamond Earrings
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in New York, NY
, coral, malachite, lapis lazuli and white mother of pearl in a mosaic flower pattern. A beveled rock
Category

2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose...

Natural Diamond 0.25 carats 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Shape Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
earrings—a modern and elegant expression of love and beauty. DETAILS: Metal: 18kt White Gold Weight: 2.27
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mimi Milano 18 Karat Rose Gold Earrings with Agate Flowers and Pearls
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
with joy. Ring of 18.19 gr of 18kt white gold 0.37ct diamonds and 1.80ct saphires blue and pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Agate, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Pink Sapphire Gold Flower Studs by Lauren Harper
By Lauren Harper
Located in Winnetka, IL
flower studs are finished in 18kt yellow gold. These studs are the perfect finishing touch to every
Category

2010s Artist Stud Earrings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Gold

Pederzani Signed Earrings for about 10.00 Ct of Diamonds and Pearls
By Pederzani
Located in Rome, IT
in 18 Kt white gold •Weight Grams: 37.9 gr •Total Carat: approx. ct 10.00 •Color: G-H-I •Purezza: VVS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

HARAKH 2.00 CT Natural Colorless Diamond Brilliant and Rose Cut Dangle Earrings
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
the earrings is 2.00 CT and these earrings are meticulously crafted in 18 KT White & Rose gold
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Rose Gold Contemporary Clip-On Earrings with Diamonds and Pink Tourmalines
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
them in 14 or 18 kt, white, rose or yellow gold, you can also order the pair as a clip-on earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

HARAKH 7/8 CT Natural Colorless Diamond Brilliant and Rose Cut Stud Earrings
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
are meticulously crafted in 18 KT white gold. It has a post back closure. These earrings are part of
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

HARAKH 1 5/8 CT Natural Colorless Diamond Brilliant and Rose Cut Dangle Earrings
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
earrings are meticulously crafted in 18 KT rose gold. These earrings are part of our Frangipani
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Mid Century 2.20 Ct Diamond Large Pansy Flower Earclips
Located in Napoli, IT
Classy of mid-century Diamond earrings, 1960 ca Entirely hand crafted as unique of solid 18 Kt
Category

Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diana M. 18 kt white gold diamond bangle in a vines and flowers design 20.61cts
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold diamond bangle in a vines and flowers design adorned with 20.61 cts tw of diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18KT Gold Daisy Flower Ring with 5.65Ct White and 1.17Ct. Yellow Pave Diamonds
By Ambrosi
Located in New York, NY
A lovely "Daisy" flower ring having 10 white diamond pave petals, set in 18kt white gold. The
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

HARAKH 1 1/2 Ct Brilliant-Cut Natural Colorless Diamond Frangipani Open Ring
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
is 1 1/2 CT and this ring is meticulously crafted in 18 KT white gold. This piece will be
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Diana M. 18 kt white gold diamond and pearl fashion bracelet adorned with 13.5
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold diamond and pearl fashion bracelet adorned with 13.5 mm Tahitian pearls surrounded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Diana M. 18 kt white gold pearl and diamond ring featuring a 16.00 mm pearl
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold pearl and diamond ring featuring a 16.00 mm pearl surrounded by 4.93 cts tw of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Diana M.18 kt white and yellow gold black rhodium plated pearl and diamonds
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white and yellow gold black rhodium plated pearl and diamond necklace adorned with flower and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Rhodium

Diana M. 18kt white gold flower and butterfly necklace featuring 3.50 cts
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt white gold flower and butterfly necklace featuring 3.50 cts of round, marquise, and pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

White Gold

Diana M. 18kt white gold wide flower bracelet featuring 25.61 cts of rose cuts
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt white gold wide flower bracelet featuring 25.61 cts of rose cut diamonds Diana M. is a leading
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

White Diamond Flower Necklace Set in 18 Karat White Gold Made in Italy
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Italy. Set in 18kt White gold and on an 18kt White Gold Venetian. Please note this piece will be Made to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diana M. 18kt white gold wide fashion bracelet featuring 30.33 cts
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt white gold wide fashion bracelet featuring 30.33 cts of round diamonds in flower and "X
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

White Gold

HARAKH 1 5/8 CT Colorless Diamond Frangipani Floral Ring in 18KT Gold
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
5/8 CT, and this ring is meticulously crafted in 18 KT white gold. This piece will be accompanied
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Dome Diamond Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold Flower Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elegant diamond earrings in 14KT white gold with over 1 carat of diamonds. GOLD: 18KT gold NATURAL
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Pink Sapphire And Diamond 0.85ct Flower Solid Gold Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.68ct Natural Pink Sapphire • 0.17ct Natural Diamond • Diamond
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Pink Sapphire And Diamond 0.55ct Flower Solid Gold Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.40ct Natural Pink Sapphire • 0.15ct Natural Diamond • Diamond
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Estate Pearl Sautoir Necklace Earrings Ruby Diamond Suit
Located in Napoli, IT
a long five strands Pearl necklace enriched by a 18 Kt gold element, coming with matching earrings
Category

Vintage 1970s British Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Asch Grossbardt 18 Karat Gold Mosaic Pattern Semi-Precious and Diamond Pendant
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in New York, NY
, malachite, lapis lazuli and white mother of pearl in a mosaic flower pattern. A beveled rock crystal lays on
Category

2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose...

HARAKH 1 1/2 CT Brilliant Rose Cut Natural Colorless Diamond Frangipani Ring
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
is 1 1/2 CT, and this ring is meticulously crafted in 18 KT white gold. This piece will be
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

HARAKH 1 1/2 CT Brilliant Rose Cut Natural Colorless Diamond Frangipani Ring
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
is 1 1/2 CT, and this ring is meticulously crafted in 18 KT white gold. This piece will be
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

HARAKH 1 1/2 Ct Brilliant and Rose Cut Natural Colorless Diamond Frangipani Ring
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
weight of the earrings is 1 1/2 CT and this ring is meticulously crafted in 18 KT white gold. This
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18kt White Gold Flex Flowers Earrings with Topazes and Diamonds
By Falcinelli Italy
Located in Arezzo, IT
complement to any elegant attire. Set of two earrings, 18 kt white gold. Both earrings are decorated with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, White Gold

Green and White Diamonds Pavè Arabian Star Flower Earrings in 18kt White Gold
Located in Valenza, IT
summer. These beautiful 18kt white gold earrings can be weared by themselves or for a matching set, with
Category

2010s Italian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

10.73ct Oval Cut Pink Sapphire Diamond Flower Earrings in 18KT White Gold
Located in New York, NY
• 10.73 Carats • 18KT White Gold • Sold as a pair (2 earrings in total) • Number of Oval Pink
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Diamonds Yellow Sapphires Daisy Flower Petals Earrings in 18kt Gold
Located in Valenza, IT
from 18 karat white gold and they secure with a leverback clasp. This highly exclusive piece of
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yel...

Natural Pink Sapphire Natural Diamond Flower Earring in 18kt White Gold
Located in Westmount, CA
A pair of 18kt white gold, natural pink sapphire and natural diamond earrings with a beautiful
Category

2010s Canadian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

H.Ajoomal Citrine Diamonds on White Mother of Pearl Earrings in 18 Kt White Gold
By H.AJOOMAL FINE JEWELLERY
Located in Mumbai, IN
dressy. A base of natural white mother of pearl, mounted with a pattern of pave diamond flowers & a pear
Category

2010s Indian Artist Stud Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Gold

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18kt White Gold Diamond Flower Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of 18kt white gold diamond flower earrings for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from 18k Gold, Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 6 vintage versions or 6 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 20th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of 18kt white gold diamond flower earrings made by Contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular. Cellini, Christina Addison and Margherita Burgener each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. There are many pear cut, round cut and marquise cut 18kt white gold diamond flower earrings for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of 18kt white gold diamond flower 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 18kt White Gold Diamond Flower Earrings?

Prices for 18kt white gold diamond flower earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,511 and can go as high as $29,850, while 18kt white gold diamond flower earrings, on average, fetch $8,100.

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.