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Eternity Diamond Flower Earrings
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Eternity Paved Diamond 1.23CT flower earrings with reverse set brilliant diamonds. 18kt White Gold.
Category

2010s Thai Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Flower Earrrings with White Gold
Located in Geneva, CH
Flower earrings in 18kt white gold set with 194 diamonds 5.17 cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

FRENCH 1970 Modernist Earrings 18Kt Gold With 30.20 Ctw Diamonds Labradorites
Located in Miami, FL
crafted in the shape of flowers solid yellow gold of 18 karats with polished finish and embellished with
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Ruby Diamond White Gold Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
These flower earrings are in 18kt white gold. There are 48 rubies that weigh approximately 35.0
Category

20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Flower Ear Clips
Located in Denver, CO
and round white diamonds totaling approximately 2.00 carats, FG color, VS clarity set in 18kt white
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

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

White Keshi Pearl Diamond Gold Cluster Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
made in 18kt yellow gold, with white keshi pearls cluster and diamonds in the center, they are finished
Category

2010s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

18K Gold Muti-Gem Enamel Flower Earring
Located in Flushing, NY
18K Gold Muti-Gem Enamel Flower Earring 18K Gold, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Turquoise and
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Diamond Sapphire Ruby Pearl White Gold Earrings
Located in Lisboa, PT
polished white 18 kt gold, each earring features a delicate flower motif, gracefully composed of a pearl at
Category

Mid-20th Century Portuguese Modernist Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Baroque Pearl Flower Cluster Earrings with Diamonds
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
center. The earrings are finished in 18kt yellow gold with clip backs. Diamonds total weight 0.86ctw
Category

2010s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Sapphire Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Shiny flower shaped earrings in 18kt white gold composed
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Starlite Blue Zircon Diamond Titanium 18 Karat Gold Happy Flower Earrings
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
blue zircon also know as Starlite 18kt white gold g 9,70 blue titanium - n. 58 white diamonds ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Zircon, Diamond, 18k Gold, Titanium, Gold

Etruscan Revival Earrings in 18Kt Gold with 9.78 Cts in Diamonds and Carved Onyx
Located in Miami, FL
patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, with satin finish. Suited with posts for pierced ears and a
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Etruscan Revival Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold, Clip Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
message center. Beautiful clip earrings in 18 kt yellow and white gold, with a flower-shaped design, all
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. France Schlumberger 18kt Banana Earrings Red Enamel and Diamonds
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
guaranty of the 18 kt gold, the Minerva head for the gold jewelry exportation, two times with the maker's
Category

Late 20th Century French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Flower Clip On Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
single round white diamond of 0.12 carats. The textured petals, meticulously fashioned from 18k yellow
Category

20th Century Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Gold Floral Pendant Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These 18kt White Gold and Diamond earrings are composed of an 18kt white gold and feature 424
Category

20th Century Unknown Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

VCA Van Cleef Arpels Lotus Diamond Earrings White Gold New York Box Papers
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Lisbon, PT
VCA Van Cleef & Arpels Lotus medium model clip-on diamond earrings in rhodium-plated 18kt white
Category

2010s French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tahitian Pearl Diamond Gold Cluster Clover Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
enchanting design inspired by nature's captivating flower. The earrings are completed in 18kt Yellow Gold
Category

2010s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold

Coral Flower Baroque Pearl and Diamond Earclips
By Michael Kanners
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Custom carved in Southern Italy, these bright orange coral flowers feature round diamond bezel set
Category

2010s Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k 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

Pearl, Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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

Chantecler Dandelion 18 Karat Gold and Kogolong Earrings with Diamonds
By Chantecler
Located in Roma, IT
Chantecler Dandelion 18kt gold and Kogolong Earrings with Diamonds. The name of this collection
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Sapphire Ruby Emerald and Diamond Multicolored Stud Earrings
Located in Princeton, NJ
18kt White Gold stud earrings. Multi-colored sapphires, emerald, ruby, & diamonds. The heart shaped
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Ear Clips, 1960s
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Zurich, CH
18 karat gold and diamond vintage ear clips by Van Cleef & Arpels. Glamorous flower earrings
Category

Vintage 1960s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Anton Janda Austrian 1950 Brooch Earring Set in 18kt Gold with Diamonds Nephrite
Located in Miami, FL
set was carefully crafted in the desired art nouveau style in solid white gold of 18 karats with high
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diana M .18kt wg diamond ring flower design with 6.53cts yellow sliced diamonds
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold diamond ring featuring a flower design created by 6.53 cts tw of yellow and white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18K Gold Muti-Gem Enamel Flower Brooch Earring
Located in Flushing, NY
18K Gold Muti-Gem Enamel Flower Brooch & Earring 18K Gold, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Boucheron Paris Necklace Brooch 18Kt Gold With 17.69 Ctw Diamonds And Tourmaline
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
collection privee, crafted in solid white gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. It is embellished with
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18 KT White Gold Natural Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings E07655
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Simple yet elegant Diamonds Flower Shape Cluster Setting Studs Metal: 18kt White Gold Gemstone
Category

2010s Belgian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pink Titanium Diamond 18KT Gold Happy Flower Earrings
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
transformer earrings are centering a single diamond set in 18 KT white gold. Diamonds can be taken out from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Titanium, Gold

Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Flower-Shaped Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Gorgeous flower-shaped earrings in 18 kt white gold structure studded with white diamonds. These
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Late Victorian Pietra Dura Flower 18 KT Earrings 1900 ca
Located in Napoli, IT
of wonders for any sort of decorative art including jewellery Hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold in a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Natural Diamond .54CT 18KT white Gold Round Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
earrings are the perfect choice for every occasion. DESCRIPTION: Metal: 18kt White Gold Gemstone: Natural
Category

2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emeralds, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Flower Shaped Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Elegant flower-shaped earrings in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with an oval emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

PASQUALE BRUNI Garden Flowers Hoop Earrings In 18Kt Gold With 5.40 Ctw Diamonds
By Pasquale Bruni
Located in Miami, FL
with a great assortment of three-hundred-sixty white colorless diamonds. They are fitted with gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modernist Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Earrings with flower shaped lapis lazuli and diamonds 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18 kt white gold ear studs with flower shaped lapis lazuli and brilliant cut diamond 0.08 ct - F/G
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold

Earrings with flower shaped lapis lazuli and diamonds 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18 kt white gold ear studs with flower shaped lapis lazuli and brilliant cut diamond 0.08 ct - F/G
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cellini 18KT Gold 6.25 Carat Blue Sapphire and .50 Carat Diamond Flower Earrings
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Cellini exclusive sapphire flower power earrings. These 18 karat white gold earrings are designed
Category

Early 2000s German Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cellini 18KT Gold 6.25 Carat Blue Sapphire and .50 Carat Diamond Flower Earrings
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Cellini exclusive sapphire flower power earrings. These 18 karat white gold earrings are designed
Category

Early 2000s German Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Blue Sapphire Flower Stud Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
message center. Charming flower shaped earrings in 18Kt white gold composed of diamonds and blue
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1950s Jade Amethyst Diamond Gold Flower Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
earrings. Vivid amethyst flowers cheerily open in full bloom, each enhanced by a brilliant diamond, while
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian More Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Jade, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Luise Black White Diamond White Gold Earrings
By Luise
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Dangle earrings in 18Kt of white gold composed by a flower covered in white diamond and a stem that
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond gold Flower Stud earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
This classic pair of Tiffany & Co. signed 18kt yellow gold ear studs features 38 sparkling white
Category

20th Century American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cellini 18KT WG Flower Earrings with 16 Carat Amethyst, Diamond and Blue Topaz
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
These 18 karat white gold flower earrings designed for Cellini Jewelers NYC are set with pear
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Austrian 1950 Floral Bouquet Clip Earrings 18Kt Gold with Diamonds Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
Austrian colorful floral bouquet earrings created by Johann Hoburka Carved gemstones flowers have
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Diamonds, Red Coral Buttons, 18K White Gold Clip-on Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Shining and elegant flower shaped earrings in 18kt white gold composed of a central coral
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Maz 1970 Flower Earrings in 14Kt White Gold with 96.72 Ctw Rock Quartz Diamond
By Maz
Located in Miami, FL
, crafted in the shape of a six-petals flower in solid white gold of 18 karats. Suited with French omega
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Harakh 18 Karat White Gold Colorless Diamond Detachable Dangle Drop Earrings
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in 18 kt white gold, these versatile diamond earrings are studded with 140 brilliant
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Red Stones, Jade Drops, Diamonds, Onyx, Emeralds, 18K White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic drop earrings in 18 kt white gold, with emeralds and diamonds flower at the top, emeralds
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pearl Clip Earrings 18 Carat White Gold Set with Diamonds circa 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage earrings, 11 mm cultured pearls, 18 carat white gold and diamonds circa 1960 Ear clips for
Category

Vintage 1960s French Romantic Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Daisy Turquoise Diamond Earrings
By Luise
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Little and delightful earrings in 18Kt white gold composed of a flower shaped turquoise and
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise Matrix, 18k Gold, White Gold

Luise Diamond Blue Sapphire Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Classic and shapely earrings in 18Kt white gold with a delightful flower design. The white
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Pearls Mother-of-Pearl Drop Earring
Located in Marcianise, IT
This lovely pair of mother of pearl flower earrings features white diamonds center, The earrings
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tahitian Silver Pearl Diamond Gold Cluster Clover Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
This lovely pair of Tahitian Silver Keshi Pearl cluster clover earrings with White Diamonds sparkle
Category

2010s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Rose Gold with Sapphire and White Diamonds Earring
Located in GALLARATE, IT
. Earring in rose gold 18 Karat with red sapphires oval cut (size stone: 10x12 mm, 6x8 mm) and Diamonds ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French 18kt Gold Diamond Flower Earclips
Located in New York, NY
The lovely textured gold flower buds in tight clusters, some petals falling away, centering white
Category

Vintage 1950s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

French 18kt Gold and Diamond Flower Earclips
Located in New York, NY
textured and accented at the centers with clusters of white circular-cut diamonds, French assay marks for
Category

Vintage 1950s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k 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.