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1.99ct Emerald 0.66ct Diamond Baguette Spike Earrings 18ct White Gold
By Harlin Jones
Located in Sydney, NSW
Diamond Baguettes F-VS Approx. 0.60ct - 2 x Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds F-VS 0.06ct Add these brightly
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ornate, 2 Carat Earrings, Rose 18Kt 2-Tone, VS Dangle Earrings
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
from 1.2 -2.0 mm and exhibit a color and clarity of F-G VS-SI. These diamonds are set in a "U"-cut
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

18k Gold 3.82 Carat Unique Hexagon Cut Baguettes Diamond Halo Studs Earrings
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
tapered baguettes. Each earring showcases a 0.48ct old cut hexagon diamond solitaire with F color and VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

White Gold Baguette and Brilliant Cut Dangle Earrings, 8.67 Carat
By HY JEWELLERY
Located in Knightsbridge, GB
baguette cut diamond weight: 6.50 ct [ 26 diamonds] Color: D-F Clarity: VS Total brilliant cut diamond
Category

2010s British Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

2.60 cts Fancy Cut Diamond Stud Earring in 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
. Gold Weight - 5.357 gms Diamond Clarity - VS Colour - F-G Post and Clip System
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Beautiful 18 K White Gold Solitaire Diamonds Studs with Baguette Jackets 2.27 ct
By Shimansky
Located in New York, NY
Two in One handcrafted pair of Diamond Stud Earrings, with add on Baguette Diamond Jacket, that can
Category

2010s South African Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Fancy Yellow Diamond Dangle Earrings White Gold
Located in Palm Desert, CA
round cut diamonds weighing .42 carats. All white diamonds are F-G Color and VS clarity. total weight
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

6 Carat Diamond Cluster Platinum Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Clusters of marquise, round, and baguette diamonds, comprise these beautifully crafted earrings in
Category

Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Exceptional Quality Art Deco 3.40 Carat Diamond Rare Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
baguette and 34 brilliant cut diamonds totalling approx 2.40 Ct (F/G-VVS/VS) Measures: 50 mm. x 10 mm. (h
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

3.75 Carat Diamond and Lavender Chrysoberyl and Onyx Earrings
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
octagonal cut Chrysoberyl bezel set and has close to .50 carats of white F-G VS baguette cut diamonds
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Heart Sapphire Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Nashville, TN
diamonds F-G color VS Clarity. The omega backs have fold down posts for pierced or nonpierced wear.
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style Chandelier Diamond Earrings White and Yellow Gold
Located in Palm Desert, CA
weighing .21 carats. All of the white diamonds are F color and VS clarity, set in 18 karat white and
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

Diamond 0.30ctw Dangle Earrings in Sterling Silver with Rhodium Plating
By Jane Magon Collections
Located in New York, NY
Plated Sterling Silver with a Two Bezel set 0.15 ct Round Brilliant Cut F Color, VS Clarity Diamonds
Category

2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Rhodium, Silver

Jane Magon Collections Rock the Croc Geometric Diamond and Silver Earrings
By Jane Magon Collections
Located in New York, NY
set 0.15 ct Round Brilliant Cut F Color, VS Clarity Diamonds equaling 0.30cts total weight. There are
Category

2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Susan Lister Locke Mint Tourmaline, Tsavorite Garnet and Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Susan Lister Locke
Located in Nantucket, MA
Diamond: Four 2.5mm x 4mm VS-F color Baguettes Mint Tourmaline: Pair 4.92ct; 9mm x 7mm Tsavorite Garnet
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold

Custom Made Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Earrings
Located in Toronto, Ontario
baguette and brilliant round diamonds ( VVS- VS, F-G ). The center of the earring holds a fine marquise cut
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold

4 Carat Oval Natural Sapphire Huggie Earrings with Diamonds in Yellow Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Baguette Diamonds Semi-Ballerina Setting Total Diamond Weight = Appx 2 Cts Average Color = F - G Average
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gilberto Cassola White Gold South Sea Pearls Diamonds Earrings
By Gilberto Cassola
Located in Valenza, AL
abrasions on surface. White Color. F Color Vs Marquise, Baguette and Round Natural Diamonds for a total
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Elegant Layered Diamond Danglers In 18 Karat Gold
Located in บางรัก, TH
) Diamond Color & Clarity: - Color: F-G - Clarity: VS-SI *All our diamonds are ethically sourced and
Category

2010s Thai Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Scroll Earrings J B Star
Located in Sydney, NSW
York - total diamond weight 5.70ct consisting of 96=2.90ct 70=2.80ct F-G/VS - total weight of the pair
Category

20th Century American Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Huggies
Located in Toronto, Ontario
ct. (F-G, VVS-VS). These earrings are high quality with a recessed post to sit neatly on the ear
Category

1990s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

11.00 Carat Diamond Swirl Cocktail Day Night Ear Clips
Located in QLD , AU
diamonds display excellent scintillation with high quality stones -good colour F-G and clarity - VS. Clip
Category

20th Century American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Platinum Earclips
Located in New York City, NY
Of classic floral drop design set with 94 round, baguette and marquise-cut diamonds totaling
Category

American Drop Earrings

Le Corbusier Puff Set Double Ear Cuff
Located in New York, NY
bezel-set baguette diamonds, merging modernist precision with the organic elegance of Chandigarh
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

14.80 Carats Diamond and Pearl Cluster Earclips
Located in Lakewood, NJ
round brilliant cut diamonds and one center circle of diamond baguette shapes. The diamonds are of
Category

Late 20th Century American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Azadi Shoulder Dusters
Located in New York, NY
, cascading effect. Stones: Cultivated Lab White Diamonds (Approx. 10 TCW) Diamonds used are top quality, F
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Cloud Asymmetrical Half Arcs in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
bezel-set baguette and half moon diamond rest cantilevered on the domed edge of a sculptural ear arc
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Cloud Asymmetrical Half Arcs in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
bezel-set baguette and half moon diamond rest cantilevered on the domed edge of a sculptural ear arc
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Azadi Asymmetrical Oval Hoop Studs With Wraps
Located in New York, NY
quality, F color and VS+ clarity. Due to the rarity of these stone shapes, we will cut the ideal diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Fine Quality 5 Carat VS F Color White Diamond White Gold Flower Stud Earrings
Located in Tustin, CA
approximately 5 carats total diamond weight. Clarity of diamonds is VS and color is F. Face of earrings measure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold

Baguette Diamond Hoop Earrings, 14KT Yellow Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
A pair of vintage 14 karat yellow gold baguette diamond hoop earrings. These wide hoops feature a J
Category

Vintage 1970s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Faye Kim 18k Gold Baguette Diamond Line Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
. Diamonds: E/F, VS Quality 2.39 Carats Total Weight Length: 2.17 " x .12"
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Baguette Diamond Line Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
, contemporary look. Matte-finished with hinged ear wires for movement. Diamonds: E/F, VS Quality 2.68 TCW
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

KURT WAYNE Hoops Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 7.94 Ctw VS Diamonds
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Miami, FL
5.06 carats, white colorless F color, VS-2 clarity. Diamonds: Mounted in pave settings, with 48
Category

Late 20th Century American Modernist Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Asscher, Trapezoid, and Baguette Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
approximately 1.02ct. The color of these diamonds is F with VS clarity. The earrings measure 7mm by 7mm and
Category

20th Century Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Taper Baguette Round Diamond Dangle Earrings in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
classic yet simple design. Diamonds are set in 14 karat white gold. Taper Diamonds F color VS clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Taper Baguette and Round Diamond Drop Earring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
diamonds are F color and VS clarity. Earrings are set in 14 karat yellow gold. Length 23.25mm Width 10.28mm
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Taper Baguette Multi-Color Rainbow Diamond Dangling Drop Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
accessory to go with an evening dress. • Made with best alloys, certified diamonds VS Clarity, F/G Color
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Diamo...

Studio Rêves 18 Karat White Gold Baguette Stud Earrings
By Studio Rêves
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
F-G/ VVS-VS Diamond Floral Studs Good things come in small packages—case in point are these
Category

2010s Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1930 Convertible Clips-Earrings Solid Platinum 5.89 Cts In VS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
. They are entirely embellished with a great selection of 98 natural diamonds, all white colorless F
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.57 Carat Round Brilliant Baguette Cut Diamond Flower Earrings 18 Karat
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold 1.57 Carat Round Brilliant Cut and Baguette Cut Diamond Flower Earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modernist Clip Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold With 29.14 Ctw Turquoises VS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
. Diamonds: Accented at the sides in channel settings with 16 straight baguettes cuts diamonds, 1.12 carats
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

ART DECO 1930 Clips On Earrings In Platinum With 6.22 Ctw In VS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
, white colorless F/G color, VS clarity. Diamonds: Mounted in channels settings, with 8 graduated
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Mid Century Diamond Platinum Ribbon Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
74 Single Cut Diamonds Color: F-G Clarity: VS Metal: Platinum and 18K White Gold Clasp Era: Mid
Category

Vintage 1960s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Diamond Earrings 5.21 Carats 98 Diamonds 18K White Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
5.21 Carats Diamonds Color is F-G Diamonds Clarity is VVS-VS Metal is 18K White Gold Omega Backs For
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Diamond Huggie Earrings
By Effy
Located in Webster, NY
  Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut & Baguette Cut Diamond Color: Average E-F Clarity: Average VS Metal: 14K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco style coral diamond platinum drop earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
corals framed by the structured brilliance of fourteen single and baguette cut diamonds. The diamonds
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

4.00 Carat Yellow Sapphire Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural no heat shield shape sapphires and baguette diamond dangle earrings. GIA certified
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

Elegant 1.14ct Diamond Stud Earrings in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
stunning 18K white gold diamond earrings, featuring 10 baguette-cut diamonds with 0.61ct that exude
Category

2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sophisticated 4.10ct Diamonds Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
white gold drop earrings feature 12 dazzling baguette-cut diamonds totaling 0.60 carats, The side stones
Category

2010s Israeli Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Henry Dunay Diamond Knot Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
weigh approximately 2.95ct. The color of these diamonds is F with VS clarity. The earrings weigh 22
Category

20th Century North American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Beautiful 3.13ct Natural Diamonds Tri-Colored Earrings - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Beautiful 3.13ct Natural Diamonds Tri-Colored Earrings in 14k Rose, Yellow & White Gold - IGI
Category

2010s Israeli Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Exquisite 2.17ct Rubies and Diamonds Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Exquisite 2.17ct Rubies and Diamonds Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified Embrace elegance
Category

2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Yellow Sapphire Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Handmade Platinum dangle earrings with top quality baguette and round diamonds and rectangular 8
Category

Vintage 1930s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

Fancy Diamond Earrings 18kt White Gold 2.55ct J Style Earrings Cocktail Earrings
Located in Jupiter, FL
DIAMONDS CARAT: 1.705CT CLARITY: VS COLOR: F-G CUT: ROUND BRILLIANT SIDE: NATURAL DIAMONDS CARAT: 1.50CT
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dazzling 2.01ct Rubies and Diamonds Drop Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold - IGI
Located in רמת גן, IL
pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.51ct Shape: Round Color grade: E-F Clarity grade: VS Cut grade
Category

2010s Israeli Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bouquet of Diamonds Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
. Marquise diamonds are VS-SI Clarity. Color is F-G. Baguette diamonds are VVS Clarity, Color F-G
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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.