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Bvlgari Diamond Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Platinum Earrings, Bulgari This pair of earrings has 2 pear shape center diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Long Drop Earrings
Located in London, England
articulated link giving it beautiful movement. The diamonds are estimated as F/G colour and Vs clarity with an
Category

1990s Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Leitão Irmão Art Deco Natural Pearl Diamond Earrings Platinum Portuguese 1940s
Located in Lisbon, PT
; cream color; natural (assessed, untested) • Diamonds: Estimated 1.60ct total; F-H color (assessed); VS
Category

Vintage 1940s Portuguese Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

18 Karat Gold Pink Tourmaline Green Tourmaline Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold taper baguette green tourmaline and pink tourmaline diamond dangle drop earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Onyx Diamond White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
, VS 10 straight cut baguette Diamonds, approx. total weight .28cts, F, VS 4 fancy custom cut Onyx 14k
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Diamond Calibre Blue Sapphire Platinum Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
baguette diamonds approx. total weight 2.00cts, F-G, VS 96 round diamonds Platinum Tested: Platinum
Category

Vintage 1920s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

1.85 Carat Vintage Diamond Dangle Earrings in Platinum
Located in Lexington, KY
, sparkly, G/H color, VS clarity diamonds as well as 8 baguette cut, F color, VVS clarity diamonds. These
Category

20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Certified Colombian Emerald and White Diamond in 18K White Gold Dangle Earrings
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
1.84 carats - Marquise Shape White Diamonds total 3.53 carats (color E-F, clarity VVS-VS) - 18K White
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Mid Century 5 carat total weight diamond platinum earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
baguette cut diamonds Total diamond weight: Approximately 5 carats Color: F Clarity: VS Metal: Platinum Era
Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage apx 15.50ct Burmese Ruby Diamond Earrings Platinum
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
. Approximately 9.50 carats of round brilliant and baguette diamonds. Approximately F/G color and VS clarity
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Boucheron Diamond Clip-On Earrings in 18ct Yellow Gold 1.00ct
By Boucheron
Located in London, England
baguette-cut diamonds. The earrings are secured to reverse with a clip and foldable post fitting
Category

2010s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Sapphire Dangle Earrings 4.62 Carat Diamonds 8.82 Carat Sapphires
Located in Mayfair, London, London
and baguette cut diamonds totalling approximately 4.62ct, predominantly F colour and VS clarity. There
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

BUNDA Russe 1.80cts Diamonds Earrings in 18k white gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Baguette Cut Diamonds: 6 = 0.99ct, F colour, VS Clarity. Total weight: 8.6 grams.
Category

2010s Australian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Mauboussin 1.20 Carats Diamond Pearl 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Mauboussin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bezel set diamonds Weighing approximately 1.20 carats in total - F/G color with VS clarity Completed
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Art Deco 3.00 Carat Each Diamond Earrings, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
These stunning 1930s earring have a collection of round brilliant diamonds and baguette cuts, which
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold Multi Shape Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Clarity: VS2 Diamond: 10 princess cut = 1.21cttw Color: F/G Clarity: VS Diamond: 24 baguette cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1980s Pear Diamond Platinum Floral Halo Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
diamond earrings were crafted in luxurious Platinum. With (4) Pear cut diamonds set into V-Prong sets
Category

Vintage 1980s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Damiani Diamonds Pearl Stud Ladies Earrings 18k Yellow Gold
By Damiani
Located in New York, NY
cut diamonds & pearl. Diamond color F and clarity VS. Length of the Earring: 25 mm. Total weight 22.2
Category

2010s Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Pearl Diamond Platinum Day and Night Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
with approximately 12 carats of round and baguette cut diamonds which are E-F in color VS+ in clarity
Category

Vintage 1970s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Fine Contemporary Platinum Diamond "Bow" Earrings
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
shape. The diamonds grade as F-G color, Vs clarity. The earrings have mega style flip-up backs, as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Certified Colombian Emerald White Diamond 18K Gold Dangle Earrings
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
) - Baguette White Diamonds total 0.20 carat (color E-F, clarity VVS-VS) - Round Brilliant-Cut White Diamonds
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Petochi Vintage 3.25 Carat Diamond Cultured Pearl Platinum Ear-Clip Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
diamonds Total diamond weight is approximately 3.25 carats, F to H color with VS clarity Terminating as
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. ‘Jazz’ Collection: 1.68 Carat Diamond Drop Earrings, circa 2003
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
been discontinued. Together, these stunning earrings glisten with 1.68 carats of F colour, VS clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Unique 2.39ct Diamonds Hoop Earrings in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
diamonds totaling 0.44-carat, and two baguette diamonds totaling 0.02-carat. These earrings offer a perfect
Category

2010s Israeli Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1930 Clips-Earrings In Solid Platinum With 4.92 Cts In Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
with a great selection of 98 natural diamonds, all white colorless F color, VS-2 clarity, described as
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

6 Carats Sapphire Diamond gold Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Surrounded by 128 Round Brilliant and Baguette Shape Diamonds Weighing 3.21 Carats, F Color, VS Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Amethyst Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings Bulgari Clip-On, 1980s
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, total weight 20 carats. Diamonds are F-G color, VS clarity, total weight approximately 2.50 carats
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 1.74 CTW Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Circle Drop Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
diamonds Weighing approximately 1.74 carats total F/G color with VS to SI1 clarity Prong and bar set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Fascinating 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Drop Earrings with 1.19ct - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Certification 10 diamonds side stones of total: 0.13 ct. cut: round brilliant color: F-G clarity: VS cut grade
Category

2010s Israeli Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Studio Rêves 18 Karat White Gold and Taper Diamonds X Mas Tree Earrings
By Studio Rêves
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
F-G/ VVS-VS-SI Diamond X’mas Tree Earrings This modern icon is proof that there is no such thing
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1990s 9.00 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Foliate Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Two leaves are channel set throughout by baguette cut diamonds while third leaf is completely pavé set
Category

1990s Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold South Sea Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Earrings
Located in Troy, MI
further set off by 2.25 Cttw of VS clarity & F-G colored diamonds for a stunning look! Be the star of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

No Heat 8.4 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings AGL Certificate
Located in Boca Raton, FL
weight is approximately 2.00 cttw, and the diamonds are graded F/G color and VS clarity. AGL Certificate
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

French Art Moderne Diamond and Platinum Earrings
Located in New York, NY
weight of 5.30 carats. Approximate total weight of the earrings is 7.00 carats, F/G color, VS clarity
Category

Vintage 1930s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.70 Carat Natural Ruby Diamonds Clip Earrings 14 Karat Gold Omega
Located in New York, NY
each .50ct. Natural diamonds Baguette, Full cut brilliants. F/G- color Vs-2 Clarity. Secure
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exquisite 2.08ct Diamonds Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
exquisite baguette-cut diamonds with 1.23ct, these earrings exude timeless brilliance. Accentuated by 80
Category

2010s Israeli Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.20 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Emerald Platinum Halo Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
have 2 Top round cut diamonds & 2 baguette cut diamonds, a bezel set of 1.10 carats in total, F-G
Category

1990s American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Fascinating 12.19ct Aquamarines and Diamonds Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
: 10 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.30ct Shape: Baguette Color grade: G-H Clarity grade: VS
Category

2010s Israeli Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1950s Boucheron Paris Diamond Platinum Spray Earrings
By Boucheron
Located in London, England
total diamond weight: 4.51cts Assessed diamond colour: F-G Assessed diamond clarity: VVS-VS
Category

Vintage 1950s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Harakh 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chandelier Colorless Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
The Chandelier earrings consist of 134 brilliant round diamonds and 44 baguette shaped diamonds. A
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari 1960s Diamond and Gold Blossom Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
. The diamond encrusted flower earrings have 140 baguette cut and 216 round-cut diamonds with an
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

25 Carat Natural Pink Sapphire Diamond 1.8 Carat Drop Earring
By EstatebyJR
Located in New York, NY
studded around the Emeralds and baguettes set in the ribbon detail at the top of the earrings. Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Mesmerizing 2.04ct Emeralds and Diamonds Drop Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold - IGI
Located in רמת גן, IL
Side stone: 6 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.06ct Shape: Tapered Baguette Color grade: F-G
Category

2010s Israeli Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.42 Carat Multi-Shape Square Diamond Stud Earrings 18 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
diamonds total and all diamonds are approximately F/G in color and approximately VS/SI in clarity Earring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 2.80ct Diamond Cluster Earrings, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
carat and four baguette cut diamonds, totalling 0.20 carat. All stones have been graded F to G for
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Glittering 14k Rose Gold Rubies Diamonds Drop Earrings w/1.20 ct-IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.18 ct Shape: Round Color grade: E-F Clarity grade: VS Cut grade: Good
Category

2010s Israeli Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Pearl Diamond Platinum Sunburst Cluster Clip-On Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
sparkling diamond cluster composed of 32 baguette and 32 round-faceted diamond 'sunrays'. The precious
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum

1960s Floral Diamond Cluster Day and Night Drop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
carats of variously cut diamonds, graded F-G color and VS clarity, feature posts and clip-backs currently
Category

Vintage 1960s Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Art Deco 4.80ct Diamond Cluster Earrings, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
occasion. The diamonds all match in quality, F in colour and VS in clarity, meaning they truly sparkle
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Retro Geometric Onyx Diamond Yellow Gold Clip Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
cut diamonds. The high quality diamonds are graded F-G color and VS clarity. The earrings feature
Category

Late 20th Century Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea Cultured Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings in White Gold
Located in London, England
A pair of South Sea cultured pearl and diamond drop earrings in 18-karat white gold. Each earring
Category

20th Century British Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, White Gold

9.50 CTW Diamond Pearl Interchangeable Platinum Ear-Clip Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
brilliant cut diamonds weigh approximately 9.50 carat total weight and are graded F-G color and VS clarity
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

1980s Diamond GIA Ruby Clip on 18 Karat Gold Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
baguettes diamonds weighing approx 2.20 carats total grade F-G color and VS clarity. These enchanting clips
Category

Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Beautiful 4.71ct Rubies and Diamonds Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
: 44 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 1.26ct Shape: Round Color grade: F-G Clarity grade: VS
Category

2010s Israeli Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 3.00 Carats Diamonds Platinum Clip on Dangle Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, I1 clarity, six baguette cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.45 carat, graded F color
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Sapphire and Diamond Flower Earrings Set in Platimim
Located in New York, NY
, VVS-VS. 56 baguette-cut diamonds, weighing a total of approximately 2.50-3.00 carats, F-G color, VVS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Raymond Yard Vinatge Diamond Blue Sapphire Platinum Retro Clip On Earrings
By Yard
Located in Miami, FL
baguette-cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.30 carats F-G  color and VS clarity Total Diamonds: 4.00
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

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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.