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Natural Diamonds 1.90 CTS 18 Karat Yellow Gold Halo Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Halo Cluster Earrings are a true celebration of refined craftsmanship. Expertly handcrafted in 18KT
Category

2010s Belgian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.7 Carat Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings 10 Karat White Gold Handmade Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
These 0.7 Carat Diamond Cluster 10 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings features baguette and round cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Natural Diamond 0.63 carats 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Halo Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The Baguette and Round Diamond 18 KT Yellow Gold Cluster Halo Stud Earrings are the perfect
Category

2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Vintage Diamond Fringed Knot Cluster Earrings, App. 1.88 TCW
Located in Fairfield, CT
baguettes is a folded over knot motif, set with round faceted diamonds, approximately 1.08 TCW. The earrings
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20th Century Unknown Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

5.73 Ct Real Diamond Floral Cluster Dangle Earrings Screw Back 14K White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
These 5.73 Carat Diamond Cluster 14 Karat White Gold Floral Dangle Earrings features baguette and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Diamond 2.16 carats 18KT White Gold Illusion Cluster Huggie Stud Earring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Exquisite and spectacular, round and baguette-cut diamonds come together with over-the-top sparkle
Category

2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 0.70 carats 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Halo Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The Baguette and Round Diamond 18 KT Yellow Gold Cluster Halo Stud Earrings are the perfect
Category

2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamonds 1.90 CTS 18 Karat White Gold Halo Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Introducing our stunning Natural Diamond Earrings in 18KT White Gold, featuring an Illusion Halo
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2010s Belgian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

3 Carat Natural Diamond Cluster Dangle Earrings 14 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
These 3 Carat Natural Diamond Cluster 14 Karat White Gold Dangle Earrings features round cluster
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

3 Carat Natural Diamond Cluster Dangle Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
These 3 Carat Natural Diamond Cluster 18 Karat White Gold Dangle Earrings features round cluster
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 1.00 cts in 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Halo Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
18kt White Gold Baguette and Round Diamond Cluster with Double Halo Earrings. These earrings feature a
Category

2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

SI/HI 0.71 Carat Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings 10 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Embrace timeless elegance with our natural diamond stud earrings crafted in solid 10K gold the
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Gold

2.9 Carat SI/H Diamond Cluster Dangle Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
These 2.9 Carat SI/H Diamond Cluster 18 Karat White Gold Dangle Earrings features baguette cut and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.9 Carat SI/H Diamond Cluster Dangle Earrings 14 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
These 2.9 Carat SI/H Diamond Cluster 14 Karat White Gold Dangle Earrings features baguette cut and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Diamond 0.56 Carat 18KT White Gold Cluster Drop Half Hoop Dangle Earring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
wearing experience that is both effortless and chic. Adorned with a stunning cluster of baguette and
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2010s Belgian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Real SI Clarity HI Color Pear Diamond Cluster Earrings 14k White Gold 3.32 Ct.
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 3.22 carats of sparkling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Real SI Clarity HI Color Pear Diamond Cluster Earrings 18k White Gold 3.32 Ct.
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 3.22 carats of sparkling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.71 Ct SI/HI Diamond Cluster Pear Stud Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
Embrace timeless elegance with our natural diamond stud earrings crafted in solid 18K gold the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Natural Diamonds 0.50 carats 18KTW Gold Square Cluster Stud Earring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Get ready to radiate with irresistible charm wearing these stunning round and baguette diamond
Category

2010s Belgian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 0.87 carats 18KT White Gold Cluster Drop Danglers
Located in Antwerpen, BE
breathtaking combination of smaller and larger clusters, composed of dazzling baguette and round-cut diamonds
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 1.60 Carats 18KT White Gold Drop Dangler Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Keep them dazzled, with these ultra elegant diamond cluster baguette and round cluster earrings
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2010s Belgian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Diamond 0.29 carats 18KT Yellow Gold Modern Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Baguette round diamond cluster simple stud earrings are a versatile piece of jewelry that can be
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Diamond 2.00 Carats 18KT White Gold Star Burst Dangler Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
and baguette diamond cluster stud earrings from DETAILS: Metal: 18KT White Gold Weight:7.17 Grams
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2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 0.31 cts 18 Karat White Gold Modern Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Baguette round diamond cluster simple stud earrings are a versatile piece of jewelry that can be
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Diamonds 0.27cts in 18KT Yellow Gold Petite Stud Earrings E09332
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Elevate your everyday style with these exquisite Baguette Round Diamond Cluster Simple Stud
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamonds 0.25 Cts with 18KT Yellow Gold Petite Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
diamond cluster square stud earrings. Crafted to emanate timeless beauty and modern sophistication, these
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2010s Belgian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamonds 0.27 cts in 18KT White Gold Petite Stud Earrings E09332
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Elevate your everyday style with these exquisite Baguette Round Diamond Cluster Simple Stud
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 1.96 Carats Total Baguette and Round Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A unique pair of stud earrings showcasing a cluster of baguette and round diamonds, arranged to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Round and Baguette Diamond Cluster Earrings Yellow Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Round and Baguette Diamond Cluster Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold. (56) Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold 0.08 Carat Cluster Baguette Diamond Earrings
By NYF Jewellery
Located in London, GB
This pair of Round and Baguette Diamond Stud Earrings is made in 14 karat Gold, set with natural
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2010s British Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.08 Carat Cluster Baguette Diamond Earrings
By NYF Jewellery
Located in London, GB
This pair of Round and Baguette Diamond Stud Earrings is made in 14 karat Gold, set with natural
Category

2010s British Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold 0.08 Carat Cluster Baguette Diamond Earrings
By NYF Jewellery
Located in London, GB
This pair of Round and Baguette Diamond Stud Earrings is made in 14 karat Gold, set with natural
Category

2010s British Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cosmic Diamond Cluster Earrings
By Tomasz Donocik
Located in London, GB
The earring jackets of the Cosmic Diamond Cluster earrings are detachable for more versatility. The
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2010s British Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

2.00 Carat Princess Cluster Diamond Earrings with Rounds and Baguettes
Located in New York, NY
HJN Inc. Ring featuring a Princess Cluster Diamond Earrings With Rounds and Baguettes Baguette-Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Square Diamond Cluster Gold Earrings
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
Square diamond cluster earrings; a change from the classic studs or round cluster earrings, these
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

New 0.81ctw Baguette and Round Diamond Cluster Frame Dangle Earrings in 14K
Located in Vienna, VA
New 0.81ctw Baguette and Round Diamond Cluster Frame Dangle Earrings in 14K Baguette and Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Hestia True Modern Diamond Cluster White Gold Stud Earrings
By Hestia Jewels
Located in Toronto, Ontario
18K White Gold Diamond Irregular Cluster Earrings, with Round cut and Trapeze cut Diamonds, 0.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Halo Cluster Drop Earrings 3.5 Carat in 14 Karat White Gold
By Orostar
Located in New York, NY
baguette diamonds. These charming women's earrings are available in stock. * Metal: 14 karat white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Stunning Pear and Baguette Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
,2 pear-shaped diamonds (Pendants) and 18 tapered baguette diamond adorning the earrings are
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Chandelier Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Cluster Diamond Earrings with Rounds and Baguettes 2.65 Carat
Located in New York, NY
Ablaze with a passionately glittering fire, these awesome vintage Diamond earrings have a really
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Baguette and Round Hoop Cluster Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: G Clarity: VS1 Diamonds: 22 baguette cut= 1.36cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1 Dimensions: earrings are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

White Diamond Baguette Cluster Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 3.63 ct. white diamond baguettes (total of 141 stones) handmade in 18k white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold

Diamond Round Baguette Cluster Drop Lever Back Yellow Gold Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-to" earrings! Two diamond baguettes are set side by side, encircled by a beautiful halo of round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Taper Baguette Round Diamond Cluster Dangle Earring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This earrings feature 1.10 carat of taper diamond and 0.56 carat of round brilliant cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 0.96 Carats Total Baguette and Round Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and chic piece of jewelry showcasing a cluster of baguette and round diamonds, set in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1 Carat Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold, Round and Baguette
Located in New York, NY
. round brilliant-cut diamonds with Baguettes Set in 18 kt White gold. Post, diamond floral cluster stud
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1 Carat Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold, Round and Baguette
Located in New York, NY
earrings. It's a unique and playful option. Classic elegance - these diamond cluster earrings showcase
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Baguette and Round Huggie Cluster Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: G Clarity: VS1 Diamonds: 22 baguette cut= 1.76cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1 Dimensions: earrings are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Round and Baguette Cluster Mosaic Hoop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18k white gold Diamonds: 84 baguette cut = 2.91cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

6.57 Carats Round Brilliant and Baguette Diamond Cluster Platinum Earrings
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A pair of bright and beautiful Diamond earrings! These earrings are designed with 66 round
Category

Vintage 1950s American Revival Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Cluster Earrings, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
the earrings are for pierced ears. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Baguette, Eight Cut, Transitional
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18kt White Gold and Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Firenze, IT
Cluster round and baguette diamond approximately 4,5ct Diameter 15mm Weight: 6,7gr.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.60 Carat Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings in 18 Karat Gold, Round and Baguette
Located in New York, NY
earrings. It's a unique and playful option. Classic elegance - these diamond cluster earrings showcase
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18k white gold Diamonds: 64 round brilliant and baguette cuts = 1.66
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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Cluster Diamond Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18k yellow gold Baguette: 83 baguette cuts = 3.73 cttw Color: G Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Cluster Diamond Hoop Earrings #16251
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings This gorgeous set of 14K white gold hoop earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cluster Platinum 12 Carat Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
with round and baguette cut diamonds. These earrings feature a round cut diamond in the center and
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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Baguette Diamond Cluster Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of baguette diamond cluster earrings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 10 vintage editions and 24 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Our collection of baguette diamond cluster earrings includes designs that are universally popular, but Contemporary and Modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Harbor Diamonds, NYF Jewellery and Diamond Scene produced popular versions that are worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for baguette cut baguette diamond cluster earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and princess cut alternatives. If you’re browsing the variety of baguette diamond cluster 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 Baguette Diamond Cluster Earrings?

On average, baguette diamond cluster earrings at 1stDibs sell for $3,900, while they’re typically $397 on the low end and $20,807 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Earrings for You

In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.

Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.

Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.

While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.