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Adler Earrings Diamond

Adler Pear and Pave Diamond Set Drop Earrings
By Adler
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exquisite pair of diamond drop earrings by Adler. Each earring features a graceful
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Adler, Geneve Elegant Eighties Earrings
By Adler
Located in Litchfield, CT
… brilliant white diamonds and high gloss black lacquer! These elegant eighties earrings are a fearless
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Adler Diamond and Pink Sapphire on White Gold Earrings
By Adler
Located in Geneva, CH
Adler Diamond and Pink Sapphire on White Gold Earrings. Signed Adler. Total height: 2.17 inches
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Early 2000s Chandelier Earrings

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold

Adler Genève Earrings 17.5ct, Sapphire 11ct, Diamonds, Estate Sultan Oman
By Adler
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent Adler Genève Pair of Earrings With 17.5 ct. Sapphire & 11 ct. Diamonds from Estate of
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Diamond Multicolor Sapphire Flower Earrings by Designer Adler
By Adler
Located in New York, NY
The estate 18K yellow gold diamond and multicolor sapphire flower earrings are exquisite pieces
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2010s North American Dangle Earrings

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Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Adler Genèva Ruby Cabochons Diamonds Earrings, Estate Sultan of Oman
By Adler
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt. Adler Genèva Ruby Cabochons & Diamonds Earrings, Estate Sultan of Oman One of a kind and
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Adler Clip - On Earrings 4ct Burma NH Ruby Diamonds, GRS, Estate Sultan Oman
By Adler
Located in Antwerp, BE
Adler Genèva Gorgeous Clip - On Earrings With 3.9 Ct Cabochon Burma Ruby & Baguette Cut Diamonds
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Adler Gèneva Clip, on Earrings 12 Carat, Diamonds Estate Sultan of Oman
By Adler
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt. Adler Genèva Clip - On Earrings Baguette & Taper Diamonds Estate Sultan of Oman Qaboos Bin
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond

Adler Genève Earrings Precious Stones Diamonds H.M.Sultan Qaboos Bin Said Oman
Located in Antwerp, BE
Adler Genève Earrings Set with Precious Stones & Diamonds from Estate His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

!980s Adler multicoloured pearl and diamond necklace and earring set
By Adler
Located in London, GB
This delightful set of pearl earrings and necklace made by the renowned Swiss jeweller Adler in
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

!980s Adler multicoloured pearl and diamond necklace and earring set
!980s Adler multicoloured pearl and diamond necklace and earring set
$22,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
W 0.6 in L 38.78 in
Adler Genèva 18 kt. Yellow Gold Set Bracelet + Ring + Earrings Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful Adler Genèva Set Of 18kt Matching Bracelet + Ring + Earrings, Total 11.48 Ct Diamonds
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20th Century Swiss Artist Bangles

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Adler Genève Set 18k Gold Necklace, Ring, Earrings, Bracelet, Ruby, Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Adler Genève Set 18k Gold Necklace, Ring, Earrings, Bracelet, Vivid Red Ruby, 37 Carat Diamonds
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 kt. Yellow Gold Adler Genève Set Necklace Earrings With Emeralds Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent 18 kt. Yellow Gold Adler Genève Set Necklace & Earrings With Emerald and Diamonds from
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Adler Sapphire and Diamond Méandres Wave Earrings
By Adler
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
Sapphire and diamond double row wave earrings by Adler; these dramatic earrings are pave set with
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Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Adler 18k Gold Diamond Emerald Earrings Serail 1990 Classic Couture Clip On 26G
By Adler
Located in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL
Outstanding 18k yellow gold earrings by Adler. These date from 1990 and they are from the "Serail
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1990s Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Adler Diamond White Gold Swirl Earrings
By Adler
Located in Southampton, PA
Swirls of splendor and grace from Adler will make any lady swoon! This delicate pair of earrings
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20th Century Dangle Earrings

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Brown Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium, White Gold

Vintage Adler Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
By Adler
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of lovely clip-on earrings created by Adler in the 1980s. The earrings are made of 18 karat
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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Spectacular Adler No Heat Ruby and Diamond Set Gold Earrings
By Adler
Located in Litchfield, CT
exquisite diamonds (F color, VS clarity), these earrings are in excellent condition. Remark: “Adler is the
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Chandelier Earrings

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

Sapphires Diamonds Adler Sundersand 18K Yellow Gold Earring, 1998
By Adler
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Outstanding 18k yellow gold earrings by Adler. These date from 1990 and they are from the
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1990s Swiss Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Adler 18K Yellow Gold 2.0ct Diamond and Emerald Clip-On Earrings
By Adler
Located in Southampton, PA
These dazzling Adler earrings are sure to impress. Each one features a simple, curved 18K Yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Adler Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cocktail Earrings, circa 1980s
By Adler
Located in London, GB
Vintage cocktail Adler shell earrings set with a royal blue cabochon sapphire with a minimum
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Retro Clip-on Earrings

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Sapphire, 18k Gold

ADLER Diamond Aquamarine White Gold Dangling Spiral Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These magnificent red-carpet dangling earrings are from the Escargot collection by Adler. Made in
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Dangle Earrings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Cert Blue Sapphire Cabochon Baguette Diamond Gold Clip-Back Earrings
By Adler
Located in Miami, FL
These affluent estate earrings signed 'Adler' are crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and incorporate
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Adler Geneva Heart Cameo Aquamarine Tourmaline Retro Diamond Necklace Earrings
By Adler
Located in London, GB
A Necklace and pair of earrings by Adler with original pouch and signed Adler on both earrings and
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Aquamarine, Beryl, Citrine, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Adler Black Diamond Heat Shape White Gold Earrings
By Adler
Located in Geneva, CH
Black Diamond Heart Shape surrounded by white diamond on white gold Earrings. Signed Adler.
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1990s Swiss Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Spectacular Adler of Geneva Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
By Adler
Located in Litchfield, CT
multihued sapphire briolettes, these earrings by Geneva's most elegant bijoutier are tastefully posh. Adler
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Chandelier Earrings

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White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Adler, 18K bi-color Gold Pearl Diamond Earrings
By Adler
Located in New York, NY
This pair of earrings is crafted by the renowned luxury jewelry brand Adler, showcasing the brand's
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Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Adler 18k Yellow Gold 6.40ct Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Statement Earrings
By Adler
Located in Southampton, PA
leading jeweler in New Orleans, Adler, feature rows of diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires set on
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21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold

18 kt Gold Ruby Diamonds Earrings+Diamond Earrings+Adler Geneva Bracelet
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt Gold Ruby& Diamonds Earrings+Diamond Earrings+Adler Geneva Bracelet Adler Geneva Bracelet
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Artisan Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Adler Geneva Ruby Diamond set: Necklace, Earrings, Ring Bracelet
By Adler
Located in Antwerp, BE
Adler Geneva Ruby & Diamond set: Necklace,Earrings,Ring & Bracelet 17 Ct Rubies & 35 to 40 Ct
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Adler 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Butterfly Earrings
By Adler
Located in Greenwich, CT
Butterfly earrings, with graduating round brilliant-cut diamond-set wings and round brilliant-cut
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Late 20th Century More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

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Adler Earrings Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the adler earrings diamond you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a adler earrings diamond from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing adler earrings diamond — no matter the origin — is easy, but Adler each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A adler earrings diamond can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 11, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a adler earrings diamond, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Adler Earrings Diamond?

The price for a adler earrings diamond starts at $1,900 and tops out at $75,000 with these earrings, on average, selling for $10,592.

Adler for sale on 1stDibs

The artisans behind fine jewelry house Adler are no strangers to reinvention. The company, which was founded in Istanbul and is now based in Switzerland, is known for changing with the times, both in the design of its beautiful adornments and in its business ethos. Adler jewelry, which includes pendant necklaces, link bracelets and drop earrings, ranges in style from Art Deco to contemporary but is always characterized by a timeless appeal.

Adler was founded in 1886 by Swiss-born designer Jacques Adler as a small boutique in Istanbul. Trained in Europe, Adler combined his knowledge of Western jewelry-making techniques with the traditions of the East. This unique approach earned the house great admiration among its clientele, as well as an appointment as a royal jeweler. 

After nearly 90 years and three generations in business, Adler's grandsons, Carlo and Franklin, decided to bring the company back to the family's historic Swiss roots. In 1970, they packed up shop and opened a boutique in Geneva, one of the world’s leading hubs of jewelry manufacturing.  

As a family business, Adler has enjoyed great freedom in creative expression over the decades. This shines through in the company's extensive collections, which see an integration of everything from sparkling precious stones to novel materials like carbon fiber.

An internationally recognized brand, Adler exhibits its gorgeous creations at showcases around the world. In 2012, it opened an exhibition in Thailand, an exclusive, invitation-only event that focused solely on the house’s offerings. The company is also a regular participant at the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition in Qatar.

Today, Adler is run by fourth-generation family members Karen, Daisy and Allen Adler. Always open to new ideas, the firm’s principals now seek to offer jewelry for a much broader demographic. "We have adopted an approach similar to the fashion industry," Karen told jewelry insider Katerina Perez, "where brands offer haute couture as well as affordable lines."

With more than a century in business to show for it, the strategy seems to be working.

On 1stDibs, find authentic Adler necklaces, bracelets, earrings and other jewelry.

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.