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Single Diamond Snake Earring Solid 14k Gold, Victorian Revival Gold Snake Stud
Located in Rottedam, NL
pure 14 carat gold and is set with natural diamonds. We have it both in white, rose and yellow gold, so
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Victorian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, ...

18k White Gold, Diamonds, Purple Sapphires, Tsavorites, Baroque Pearls, Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
White Gold, White/Brown/Black Diamonds 2.69 cts, Purple Sapphires 0.63 cts, Tsavorites 0.97 cts
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, T...

Rock Lily ( NEW ) Cultured Baroque Pearl 14K Rose 3 Stars Diamond Stud Earrings
By Rock Lily Collection
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This black baroque cultured massive pearls that made up stud earring. On front sides, 12 mm diamond
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2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Black Pearl, Dia...

18 Karat Gold Monan Maleficent 1.16 Carat Diamond Earrings
By Monan
Located in Istanbul, TR
18 Karat black rodiumed gold 'Maleficent Earrings' from Black Kingdom Collection created by Monan
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2010s Turkish Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Ananta Sesha Stud Earring Single in 14 Karat Rose Gold with Ruby
By Selda Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Information:- Collection: Dragon lady collection 14K Rose gold 0.34ct Ruby 0.1ct Black diamond
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2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Rose Gold

Lightning Stud Earring with Single Stone Black Diamond Small Single
By Selda Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Additional Information:- Collection: Thunder Collection 14k Rose gold 0.02ct Black diamond Height 1cm
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2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Rose Gold

Lightning Stud Earring with Single Stone Black Diamond Medium Single
By Selda Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Additional Information:- Collection: Thunder Collection 14k Rose gold 0.02ct Black diamond Height 1.5cm
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2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Rose Gold

18k White Gold Black Diamond Studs with modular 18k White Gold Jade Jackets
By Llyn strong
Located in Greenville, SC
A pair of 18k white gold earring studs featuring 2 round rose cut black diamonds 2.66 total carat
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Jade, White Gold

Alessa Spear Earrings 18 Karat Black Gold Amara Collection
By Alessa
Located in London, GB
". Product Name: Spear Earrings Diamonds: Black Diamonds 1.48 cts Metal: 18K Black Gold Collection: Amara
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Diamond and Onyx Yellow Gold Earrings
By Maximira
Located in New York, NY
A pair of pave diamond and black onyx earrings handcrafted in 18k yellow gold. These earrings
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2010s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Alessa Sword Hoop Earrings 18 Karat Rose Gold Amara Collection
By Alessa
Located in London, GB
". Product Name: Sword Hoop Earrings Diamonds: Black 2.64 cts Metal: 18K Rose Gold Stone Cut: Trillion
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2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

38.45 Carat SKY BLUE TOPAZ Moonstones Diamonds Rose Gold Hoops
Located in Miami, FL
38.45 Carat Sky Blue Topaz, Moonstones and Diamonds in 18 Karat Rose Gold Earrings. HAND CARVED
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21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Earrings

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18ct White Gold Black Elixir South Sea Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in SYDNEY, AU
These 18-carat white gold drop earrings each feature one 12mm Kailis 'Brand 1' drop-shaped pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

18 Carat White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Black and White Diamonds Earrings
By Luca Carati
Located in Valenza, IT
18 Carat White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Black and White Diamonds Clip-on Earrings featuring 0,65
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Earrings in 18 carat Rose Gold, 0.365 carats Diamonds and Tahitian Pearls
Located in Cascais, Lisboa
0.365 carats. Earrings with the sparkle of diamonds wrapped in rose gold and the satin luster of pearls
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Dangle Earrings

Tahitian Pearl Fancy Cut Diamond White Gold Earrings
Located in Toronto, Ontario
14mm gorgeous Black Tahitian Pearls are well matched and set with Diamonds in custom crafted 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Lightning Earring with White and Black Diamond Single by Selda Jewellery
By Selda Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
:- Collection: Thunder Collection 14k Rose gold 0.18ct Black diamond Height 4cm
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2010s Turkish Modern More Earrings

Materials

Rose Gold

Want Facelift. Amaze Yourself with Contemporary Yellow Diamond Gold Earrings
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
colored Orange Yellow Rosecut diamond which is flush set with an outline of black rhodium to highlight
Category

2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold, Gold

18 Kt 0.09 ct. Diamond , 02ct. Black Diamond Enamel Bee and Honey Comb Earrings
Located in Findikli, Beyoglu
18k Rose Gold Diamond Black Diamond Enamel Bee and Honey Comb Earrings
Category

2010s Turkish Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Polki Dangle Earrings
Located in Heath, MA
These rose cut diamond dangle earrings feature larger, asymmetrical Polki diamonds encircled by
Category

2010s Indian Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold

Walters Faith 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Scalloped Hoop Earring
By Walters Faith
Located in New York, NY
Walters Faith's Clive Collection 18K Gold and Diamond Scalloped Hoop Earring. 1.05 Diamond Carat
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2010s Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

A Furst Earrings Prasiolite and Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Bouquet Collection
By A Furst
Located in Houston, TX
diamonds set in 18k black gold. Black rhodium slightly worn where earrings are fastened on the back. A
Category

2010s Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold

Medium Pave Diamond Lock Earrings in 18k Pink/White Gold
By AS29
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Medium Pave Diamond Lock Earrings in 18K Pink Gold The classic hoop earring has been given a
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

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

18K Gold 0.70ct Each Old Cut Diamond Black Rhodium Pave Border Earrings Studs
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
weight 1.91cts. Diamonds are E colour VS/VVS clarity. Gold weight: 4.62g Rarever specialises in fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Kt Rose Gold Gr.5, 00, Emerald Beads Ct. 33, 38, Tsavorite and Garnet, Earrings
By Federica Rettore
Located in Milan, IT
Earrings in 18kt Rose Gold gr. 5,00; black Rhodium Sterling Silver leafs gr. 3,30 with Tangerine
Category

2010s Italian Artist Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose...

21st Century 18 Karat Gold Orchid Sapphire Diamond Lucky Ladybug Drop Earrings
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
with sapphires and black diamonds, detach from the petals by way of a simple hook and loop, making the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

21st Century 18 Karat White Gold Pearl and G VS Diamond Kinetic Earrings
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
rose-cut black and brown diamonds. The diamonds are set into 18-karat white gold setting, which shifts
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k G...

SUTRA Black Gold Pink Tourmaline Pear Shape Drop Earring
By Sutra Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
18k gold with Black Rhodium Pink Tourmaline Pear Shape Drop Earring Rose Cut Diamond Wt
Category

Indian Drop Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold

Black Diamond and White Topaz Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in 18kt white gold, these earrings are set with rose cut black diamonds and reverse set
Round Floral Earrings Set with Fancy Colors White Black Diamonds 18 Karat Gold
By Orostar
Located in New York, NY
plus 1.25 carats of black diamonds all set in 18 karat white gold. For security and ease of use the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Sophie Birgitt Geometric Diamond Chandelier Earrings
By Sophie Birgitt
Located in London, GB
Sophie Birgitt Geometric Diamond Chandelier Earrings Pavé hand set with 58-facet diamonds. Diamonds
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
14k white and rose gold. The earrings are set with an omega back. The Museum Collection is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

Ruby and Diamond Gold Earrings
By Yael Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
: 0.84ct. Total Weight 18kt White and Rose Gold
Category

2010s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Lizunova Geometric Diamond Stud Earrings in Yellow Gold
By Lizunova Fine Jewels
Located in Sydney, NSW
closures. Diameter 7mm. These earrings can be custom made in 9, 14 or 18 karat white, rose or yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Diamond and Pear-Shaped Turquoise Oculus Back Single Drop Earrings
By Dana Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
diamond (.72 carats each). 18 karat yellow gold prongs hug the stones in these delicate drop earrings
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Sophie Birgitt Geometric Diamond Chandelier Earrings
By Sophie Birgitt
Located in London, GB
Sophie Birgitt Geometric Diamond Chandelier Earrings Pavé hand set with 58-facet diamonds. Diamonds
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rh...

Alex Soldier Diamond Gold Drop Dangle Earrings One of a Kind
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
mm W (each earring). Available in 18 karat white, yellow and rose gold. Black diamonds: 184 stones
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Victorian 13 Carat XRF tested Yellow Gold Onyx Diamond Onyx Drop Earrings
Located in Splitter s Creek, NSW
Rose Cut Diamonds SI Clarity G/H Colour. The Earrings are just over 50mm in length and weigh 4.72 grams
Category

Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold

Couleurs de Geraldine Diamond Gold Onyx Earrings Dangle
By Couleurs de Géraldine
Located in Amsterdam, NL
gold. The black onyx spear tip is set in a constellation of diamonds evocative of a sky full of
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Opal and Petrified Wood Studs with Black and Blue Diamond Halo
Located in Greenville, SC
blue diamonds and .23 carats of black diamonds. These earrings were made and designed by Sydney Strong.
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Blue Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Gold Diamond Triple Ear Cuff Earring
By Montse Esteve
Located in Barcelona, ES
gold colors (rose, yellow, withe or black), and for either the left side or the right side ear.
Category

2010s Spanish Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gala White Gold Earring with Vs Gh Diamonds and White Pearl and Black
By Hueb
Located in New York, NY
emerald and tanzanite. The collection is arranged on intricate settings made of 18k white and rose gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Alex Soldier Diamond Gold Drop Dangle Earrings One of a Kind
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
mm W (each earring). Available in 18 karat white, yellow and rose gold. Black diamonds: 184 stones
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Lizunova Geometric Diamond Stud Earrings in 9k Yellow Gold
By Lizunova Fine Jewels
Located in Sydney, NSW
custom made in 9, 14 or 18 karat white, rose or yellow gold, or platinum, and set with white or black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alessa Spear Ear Cuff 18 Karat Rose Gold Amara Collection
By Alessa
Located in London, GB
and stars, using Trillion cut diamonds, black onyx, colorless & black round diamonds set in 18K white
Category

2010s American Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

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

Rosa Van Parys Royal 3.0 White Diamond 18 Karat Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Westlake Village, CA
Ribbed cones dangle earrings of 18 Karat rose Gold topped with 1.69 Carat white Diamonds in 18
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Paolo Piovan Black, Brown Diamonds and Garnet 18 Karat Gold Flower Earrings
By Paolo Piovan Gioielli
Located in Padova, Padova
Earrings in 18kt rose gold which set Black Diamonds for ct. 3,10, Fancy Brown Diamonds for ct. 3,25
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Black Feather Moroccan Hoop Earrings
By Jacquie Aiche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Feather Pave Diamond Moroccan Hoops. Available in 14K Rose, White or Yellow Gold. 1.04 carats
Category

2010s American Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Marquise Halo Stud Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Paramus, NJ
diamond marquise in a halo of diamonds. set in 18k white gold. Each piece of jewelry is handmade
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2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Brilliant Cut Diamond 18k Gold Chain Drop Dangle Earring
By Montse Esteve
Located in Barcelona, ES
18k gold handmade earring with 3 brillant cut nude diamonds. Can be made in any gold color (white
Category

2010s Spanish Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Brilliant Cut Diamond 18k Gold Chain Drop Dangle Earring
By Montse Esteve
Located in Barcelona, ES
18k gold handmade earring with 2 brillant cut nude diamonds. Can be made in any gold color (white
Category

2010s Spanish Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Black Enamel Huggies with Diamonds, 14K Yellow Gold, GH SI1 Diamonds
Located in Briarcliff Manor, NY
Introducing our newest arrival: black enamel huggie earrings without the mark-ups! These beautiful
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2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Ecksand 14k Yellow Gold Two-Part Pointed Diamond Stud Earrings
By Ecksand
Located in Montreal, QC
Challenge yourself. These Ecksand Duel diamond stud earrings are inspired by the art of fencing
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ecksand 18k Yellow Gold Two-Part Pointed Diamond Stud Earrings
By Ecksand
Located in Montreal, QC
Challenge yourself. These Ecksand Duel diamond stud earrings are inspired by the art of fencing
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Black Diamond and White Diamond Endless Charms
By Jane Berg
Located in Chicago, IL
14k White Gold with Black Rhodium White Diamonds & Black Diamonds .62tw Available in Rose White
Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

Joon Han Aquamarine Tahitian Pearl Tourmaline Diamond 18K Gold Drop Earring
By Joon Han
Located in New York, NY
Joon Han glamorous one-of-a-kind drop dangle earrings are designed with grey and black Tahitian
Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Pearl, B...

Buzzanca South Sea Pearl Back Diamond Chinese Panda Bear Animal Gold Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
18K Rose Gold with smooth pave setting of black diamonds. Total diamonds 860 pieces, weighing 4.9 Cts.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

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Black Diamond Earrings Rose Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of black diamond earrings rose gold you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Rose Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 14 vintage or 201 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect item from our selection of black diamond earrings rose gold may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing choice in our collection of black diamond earrings rose gold — no matter the origin — is easy, but Georgios Collections Inc, Polya Medvedeva Jewellery and Meghna Jewels each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also rose cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for an object in our assortment of black diamond earrings rose gold, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Black Diamond Earrings Rose Gold?

The price for a piece of black diamond earrings rose gold starts at $346 and tops out at $39,826 with these earrings, on average, selling for $4,200.

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.