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18K White Gold Cushion Diamond Stud Earrings – 0.94 Carats Total
Located in Hong Kong, HK
0.63 carat of round diamonds. Earrings are set in 18 karat white gold. Diamonds grading are F Color VS
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

9.00ct Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
, baguette and round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 9.00ct. The color of these diamonds is F-G with VS
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Characteristics (insofar as the mounted permits): Color: F-G Clarity: VS-SI
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Burma Ruby Diamond Chandelier Drop Earrings Statement 11.00ct
Located in Great Neck, NY
along each segment is either fine white high quality F color Vs clarity diamonds or a line of baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

Tanzanite Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in Webster, NY
Diamond Cut: Tapered Baguette Cut Color: E-F Clarity: VS Metal: 14k White Gold Marked/Tested: Stamped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 0.60 carats 18KT White Gold Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
captivating arrangement of round and baguette diamonds that emit a dazzling brilliance. Crafted in luxurious
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamonds 0.30. cts 18KT White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
baguette cut and round brilliant natural diamonds. The cluster illusion of diamonds creates a dazzling
Category

2010s Belgian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

Natural Diamonds 0.75 carats 18KT White Gold Hoop Huggies Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
with brilliant baguette and shimmering round-cut diamonds set in gleaming 18 KT White Gold. Totaling
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

20k Yellow Gold Dangling Diamond Earring
Located in New York, NY
- Baguette Primary Stone Color: White Primary Diamond Clarity: VS Primary Diamond Color Grade: F Item ID
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond 1.85 carats 18 Karat White Gold Drop Dangler Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
: D-E-F Average Clarity: VS Baguette: 0.35 CT(32 Diamonds) Average Colour: D-E-F Average Clarity: VVS
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.60 Carat Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
natural diamonds in round and baguettes cut, of 1,60 carats, F-G color VS clarity. Handcrafted by artisan
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Natural Diamonds 0.25cts in 18KT White Gold Petite Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Metal: 18kt White Gold Weigh:1.50 Grams Gemstone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Baguette/Round Brilliant Total
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Multi Row Diamond Huggie Hoop Omega Back Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gemstones: Diamonds Diamond Shape: Round and baguette cut Diamond Color: F–G Diamond Clarity: VS Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cabochon Emerald Drop and Diamond Earrings
Located in New Orleans, LA
-cut and baguette diamonds totaling 2.10 carats. Diamonds are graded F–G color and VS clarity or better
Category

Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Natural Diamonds 0.80 carats 18KT Yellow Gold Hoop Huggies Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
with brilliant baguette and shimmering round-cut diamonds set in gleaming 18 KT Yellow Gold. Totaling
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamonds 0.62 cts 18 Karat White Gold Petite Hoop Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
, featuring a dazzling combination of baguette and round-shape diamonds that elevate the essence of elegance
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Diamonds 1.40 Carats 18 Karats White Gold Exclusive Designer Earring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
These Diamond cluster in these 18KT White Gold Illusion Hoop Earrings is an artistic masterpiece
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bespoke Square Cut Diamond Earrings 0.75ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A Pair Of Diamond Square Cut-Cornered Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings. Each earring with 9 invisible
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Natural Diamond 2.00 Carats 18KT White Gold Star Burst Dangler Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Earring features the soft shimmer of diamond baguette gorgeously enhanced by round-shape diamond in a
Category

2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 1.06 carats 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The classic round shape combined with the sleek lines of the baguette diamonds brings a harmonious
Category

2010s Belgian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamonds 1.90 CTS 18 Karat Yellow Gold Halo Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
/ Baguette Total Carat Weight: 1.90 ct Number of Gem Stones: 146 Average Color: F-G Average Clarity: VS
Category

2010s Belgian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CHARLES KRYPELL Hoops Earrings In 18Kt Gold 3.94 Ctw In Diamonds Sapphires
By Charles Krypell
Located in Miami, FL
every collection. Diamonds: Mounted in channel settings, with 34 calibrated baguette cut diamonds, with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage stud Earrings natural Ruby Diamonds solid18K Gold /4.7 gr
Located in SE
-made ca. 1950s -1960s. Each earring is 3cm long. Four claw set Baguette Tapered cut natural rosy Red
Category

Vintage 1960s European Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Contemporary Peony Stud Earrings with Diamonds and Green Emeralds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
diamonds, VS, F-G, and green emeralds, 4,5 carats in total. The sculptural design adds the extra highlights
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...

Beauvince Regina Diamond Earrings (3.48 ct Diamonds) in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 3.48 ct  Diamonds Color: F - G  Diamonds Clarity: VS - SI (Very Slightly Included - Slightly
Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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

Natural Diamond .56 carats 18 Karat White Pear shape Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Baguette and Round Diamond 18 KT Gold Cluster Halo Stud Earrings. Featuring a total of 0.56 carats of
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 0.30 carats 18KT Yellow Gold Half Hoop Huggie Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
display of natural beauty. DETIALS: Metal: 18KT Yellow Gold Gemstones: Natural Diamonds Shape: Baguette
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified 1.43 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
perfect emeralds and baguettes cut, of 1,43 carats, F color VS clarity, very sparkly. Handcrafted by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Italian Diamond Earrings 18 karat Rose Gold
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
These Italian diamond earrings are beautifully crafted in 18 karat rose gold, combining warm tones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose 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

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Transformer Stud Earrings with Rubies and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
use top natural diamonds VS, F-G, we work with german gems company, that in the market since 19th
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold...

Ruby and Diamond Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
-cut natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.26 carats (color F–G, clarity VS) and 4 baguette-cut
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

4.50ct Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
baguette cut diamonds that weigh approximately 4.50ct. The color of these diamonds is E-F with VS clarity
Category

20th Century Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k 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
Category

2010s Belgian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1950 s Vintage Platinum and Diamond Celestial Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
European, transitional and baguette shaped diamonds weighing approximately 4.00 carats total. The perfect
Category

Vintage 1950s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Natural Diamond 0.56 Carat 18KT White Gold Cluster Drop Half Hoop Dangle Earring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
round diamond danglers, these earrings sparkle with every movement, catching the light in a dazzling
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mid-Century Retro Platinum Natural 6.00 Carat Diamond Ribbon Clip Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
: 11.78 grams Diamonds: Approx. 6.00 CTW D-F VS natural diamonds. 68 baguette diamonds, 6 marquise
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

4.30 Carats Mixed Shape Diamonds 18K Gold Chandelier Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
perfect round and baguette shape , F-G color VS clarity , very sparkly! Handcrafted by artisan goldsmith
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Aquamarine Dangle Earrings With Diamonds 23.80 Carats Silver
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Aquamarine = 20 Carats (Cut: Baguette , Color: Blue, Origin: Natural) Diamond = 3.80 Carats (Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Silver

1.10 Carat Natural Diamonds Flowers 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
with Natural Diamonds in baguettes and round brilliant cut of 1,10 carats, F color VS clarity, very
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ivan Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
sparkle. Total diamond weigh is approximately 8.00 carats, with E-F color and VS clarity. Breakdown: 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bridal South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 18K White Gold, AAA 14–15mm Pearl
Located in Great Neck, NY
pearls with 2.00ct E–F VS diamonds. Perfect as bridal earrings, statement pearl drops, or fine jewelry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Statement White Gold Natural Emerald Diamond Earrings 13.00 Carats
Located in Great Neck, NY
, architectural flow. Accenting the emeralds are 5.00 carats of F-color, VS-clarity diamonds, including brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold 3.60 Carat Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Las Vegas, NV
These stunning earrings are composed of exquisite colorless diamonds of the highest quality and
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Certified South Sea Pearls Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
come with two South Sea Pearls of about 13 mm and natural diamonds in baguettes and round cut , of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Spectra Fine Jewelry AGL Certified Sapphire Diamond Platinum Earrings
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pair of earrings set with two rectangular-cut sapphires within a baguette and oval-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Heart-Shaped Dangle Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
VVS-VS clarity, while the baguette diamonds boast E-G color and VVS clarity, adding a sophisticated
Category

1990s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Circa 1950s Platinum Diamond Clover Earrings
Located in Hicksville, NY
Details: Weight: 1.50ct total weight. Cut: Old Transitional Rounds, Baguettes. Color: F Clarity: VS
Category

Vintage 1950s Drop Earrings

Materials

Platinum

Certified 6.57 Carats Diamonds 18K Gold Art Decó Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
, in perfect rosè , round brilliant, baguettes cut , of 6,57 carats, F color VS clarity , so sparkly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

GIT Certified South Sea Pearls Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
shape, and natural diamonds in baguettes and round brillant cut, of 0,45 carats, F color VS clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage Retro Period 18KT Yellow Gold Invisible-Set Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
featuring a dazzling 10.12CT-TW of F-VS mixed baguette-cut diamonds. The invisible setting creates a
Category

20th Century Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

38 Carat Platinum Chandelier Dangling Diamond Drop Dramatic Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A stunning cascade of round and baguette-cut diamonds forming a dramatic chandelier drop earring
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Certified 15.00 Carats Burma Rubies Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
diamonds in round and baguettes cut of 4,90 carats, F/VS. It is a very piece of art , high jewelry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

GIT Certified 12mm Tahitian Pearls Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
quality, spectacular color , and 278 pieces of natural diamonds in baguettes and round brilliant cut of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

AIG Certified 49 Carats Tanzanites Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
, spectacular color, and round brilliant and baguettes cut diamonds ct 1,96 F/VS. Handmade by artisan
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Picchiotti 18 Karat Gold 4.58 Carat Sapphire and 2.32 Carat Diamond Earrings
By Picchiotti
Located in New York, NY
have a post back if preferred. Diamonds are F/G color and VS clarity. the earrings measure 1' x 5/8
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Baguette F Vs Diamond Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of baguette f vs diamond earrings. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and white gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 84 vintage versions or 138 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of baguette f vs diamond earrings bearing modern or contemporary hallmarks are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Belfiore Jewelry, Harakh and Diamond Scene New York are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A selection of baguette cut, round cut and emerald cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of baguette f vs diamond 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 F Vs Diamond Earrings?

Prices for baguette f vs diamond earrings start at $1 and top out at $1,835,500 with these earrings, on average, selling for $9,466.

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.