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Diamond Heart Dangle Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: Approximately 8ctw round brilliant diamonds. Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

HEARTS ON FIRE 5 Carat Dangle Earrings set in 1 Carats White Gold
By Hearts On Fire
Located in Chicago, IL
4.97 ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Circle Round Dangle Earrings.
Category

2010s American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Solid 18k Yellow Gold 3.55ctw Heart Cut Emerald Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Emeralds - Heart Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Match Vivid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Scarselli Clip-On Heart Shape Fancy Yellow Diamond Earrings GIA
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
From the Couture Collection at Scarselli, these Fancy Yellow Heart shape Cut Diamonds 1.26 and 1.08
Category

2010s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Roman Malakov 0.69 Carats Total Heart Shape Fancy Yellow Diamond Stud Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple and unique pair of stud earrings showcasing vibrant 0.69 carats total heart shape fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

SeidenGang Heart Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
By SeidenGang
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of beautiful heart earrings created by SeidenGang. Colorful and elegant, the earrings are a
Category

Vintage 1980s British Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 3.20 Carat Total Heart Shape Fancy Yellow Diamond Clover Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of earrings, showcasing clovers with three heart shape fancy yellow diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified Heart Shape Yellow Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing two heart shape yellow diamonds weighing 1.91 and 2.07 respectively, surrounded by a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 0.35ct Diamond Heart Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 0.35ct Diamond Heart Earrings comes with a gift box.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Goshwara Turquoise Heart Shape And Diamond Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
The Turquoise Heart Shape Earring in 18k Yellow Gold from the 'G-One' Collection is a stunning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alluring 0.77ct Heart-Shaped Topaz and Diamonds Stud Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Indulge in the enchanting allure of these exquisite 18K yellow gold earrings, masterfully designed
Category

2010s Singaporean Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Pavé Heart Stud Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom designed Material: 14k yellow gold Diamonds: 30 round brilliant cut= .70cttw Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Pavé Diamond Heart Shaped Stud Earrings
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
These earrings are absolutely adorable. The pave diamonds are in a shape of a heart in an 18k
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Heart Diamond Gold Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
brilliant cut diamonds in 18k yellow gold. The earrings have a diameter of .39"
Category

1990s French Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Shape Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat yellow gold, own hallmark. Each gold earring is formed by a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Cartier Diamond Gold Heart Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Designer: Cartier Style: 18k Yellow Gold 1.50ctw Diamond Heart Earrings Material: 18k Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Citrine, Tourmaline and Diamond Heart Dangle Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Enchanting dangle earrings crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, featuring two citrine hearts weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Diamond Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings with Four Heart-Shaped Blue Sapphire Drops
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Fourteen karats yellow gold sapphire diamond hoop drop earrings Diamonds weighing 0.20 carats Four
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14/18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Drop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 14/18K yellow gold Diamond: 64 round cut = 0.44cttw Color: G / H Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

.925 Sterling Silver Yellow Diamond Accent Open Heart Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
delicately along the sweeping curve of each heart, natural yellow diamonds twinkle with a lively fire, their
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Late-20th Century Diamond Citrine Heart Drop 18K Yellow Gold Leverback Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
These late 20th-century Diamond Citrine Heart Drop Earrings are crafted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard Happy Diamonds Heart 18 Carat Yellow Gold and Diamond Earrings
By Chopard
Located in London, GB
18 carat yellow gold Chopard earrings from the famous Happy Diamonds Collection featuring four
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard 18 Karat Yellow Gold Happy Diamonds Heart Earrings
By Chopard
Located in Zurich, CH
Decorative pair of 18 karat yellow gold "Happy Diamonds" heart ear studs by Chopard. Crafted in 18
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 0.16 Ct Diamond Heart Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
An exquisite 14K Yellow Gold heart-shaped setting provides the perfect foundation for these
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Fred of Paris 18k Yellow Gold 2.06ct Diamond Heart Earrings
Located in Southampton, PA
design features a heart-shaped diamond with G color and VS1 clarity at the center of a simple 18K Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 0.10 Ct Diamond Heart Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
These earrings are equal parts charming and sophisticated. The heart-shaped setting is crafted from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Shape Push Back Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
These earrings are made of 14K yellow gold and set with diamonds that weigh 0.13 carats in total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Barry Kronen diamond 18k yellow gold dragonfly heart earrings
By Barry Kronen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These vintage Barry Kronen earrings from the 2000’s are crafted in rich 18k yellow gold and signed
Category

20th Century Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings Pave Diamonds Heart Design
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
CARTIER DIAMOND EARRINGS 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Heart Design Pave'd with Diamonds Features Omega
Category

1990s American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard Happy Diamond Heart Hoop Yellow Gold Earrings
By Chopard
Located in Feasterville, PA
An iconic pair of Chopard hoop clip on earrings set with 2 round brilliant cut diamonds in highly
Category

1990s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Bulgari Doppio Cuore Diamond Heart Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Doppio Cuore Heart Earrings by Bulgari. With 102 round brilliant cut
Category

1990s Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

2 Ct. Ruby Diamond Vintage Style Heart Drop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These exquisite heart shaped Burmese ruby and diamond earrings are set in luxurious 18k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Heart and Peace Hoop Earrings
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
diamond heart and diamond peace sign that can be removed and taken off to wear these earrings in various
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 0.20 Ct Diamond Heart Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
These luxury earrings are poised to serve as a stunning symbol of your love. Diamonds with a total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 0.35ct Diamond Heart Earrings ER27896
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
These 14K Yellow Gold heart earrings are simply exquisite. Covered in diamonds with a total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Diamond Heart Blue Topaz 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clip-Back Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These fabulous Italian clip back earrings are crafted in solid 18K yellow gold. Featuring 2 genuine
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Yellow Gold

Chopard Happy Diamond Icons Heart 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Chopard
Located in London, GB
A pair of Chopard Happy Diamond Icons Heart 18 karat yellow gold earrings These elegant heart
Category

1990s French Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LEO PIZZO 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Drop Hoop Earrings
By Leo Pizzo
Located in New York, NY
LEO PIZZO diamond heart drop earrings constructed in 18K yellow gold diamonds on hoops & dangling
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 0.07 Ct Diamond Heart Stud Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 0.07 ct Diamond Heart Stud Earrings features a simple yet exquisite design. On a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Tri Color Diamond Heart Dangle Earrings Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Style: Dangle earrings Material: 18k white gold, 18k yellow gold and 18k rose gold Diamond Details
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Station Open Heart Drop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 0.40cttw Color: I Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peridot Aquamarine Heart Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold and set with 2 heart-shaped faceted aquamarines weighing an estimated 3.70 carats, surrounded
Category

Early 2000s American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.35 Carat Diamond Heart Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
These Tiffany & Co. heart earrings are made of 18K yellow gold and embellished with diamonds that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.12 Carat Diamond Heart Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
These LB Exclusive heart earrings are made of 14K yellow gold and embellished with diamonds that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, Tanzanite, Coral Heart, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Vintage stud earrings in 14k yellow gold mounted with central heart-shaped rubrum coral, surrounded
Category

1990s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold 1.35 Ct Diamond Heart Shaped Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
These Cartier earrings are inherently romantic. A series of hearts in 18K Yellow Gold make up the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Chopard Happy Diamonds Diamond Gold Heart Earrings
By Chopard
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Chopard's famous 18 Karat Yellow Gold Happy Diamonds Earrings have a total of 56 diamonds. Fifty
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.10 Carat Diamond Heart Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
These LB Exclusive heart earrings are made of 14K white gold and embellished with diamonds that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Chopard Happy Diamonds Heart Hoop Earrings
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold pair of diamond Chopard earrings from the Happy Diamonds collection. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kieselstein-Cord 18K Yellow Gold Crown Heart Diamond Earrings
By Kieselstein
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1990s Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 18.7grams
Category

1990s Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pave Round Cut Diamond Heart Drop Earrings 14K Yellow Gold 2.00Cttw
Located in New York, NY
Fun and exquisite 14K yellow gold lightweight diamond drop earrings featuring pave set round
Category

2010s Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina B Citrine Heart Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of 18 karat yellow gold citrine earrings by Marina B, accented by diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.10 Carat Diamond Heart Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
These LB Exclusive heart earrings are made of 14K yellow gold and embellished with diamonds that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

.925 Sterling Silver 1/5 Cttw Yellow Diamond Heart Shaped Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
resilience. At the heart of each piece are natural, earth-mined yellow diamonds, delicately treated to exude
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Chopard Happy Diamond Gold Heart Earrings
By Chopard
Located in Feasterville, PA
round brilliant cut diamonds set in these 18k yellow gold breathtaking earrings. Dimensions: 12mm in
Category

2010s Swiss Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Stambolian White Diamond Heart Dangle Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Stambolian
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful estate Stambolian dangle earrings with 0.20 ct. good quality white diamond rounds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Medium Heart Stud Earring Ring Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This medium diamond earring and ring set is crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, weighing approximately
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Diamond Earrings Heart Yellow For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact diamond earrings heart yellow you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 116 vintage editions and 139 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect diamond earrings heart yellow may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating a diamond earrings heart yellow has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Chopard, Cartier and Bulgari are consistently popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also heart cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a diamond earrings heart yellow, 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 Diamond Earrings Heart Yellow?

On average, a diamond earrings heart yellow at 1stDibs sells for $4,160, while they’re typically $205 on the low end and $365,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Finding the Right Earrings for You

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

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

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

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

Questions About Diamond Earrings Heart Yellow
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Whether white gold or yellow gold is better for diamond earrings is a matter of personal preference. Due to its cool color, white gold will blend in with diamonds and keep the eye focused on the gemstones. Yellow gold will add warm color to earrings and make a bold contrast with the diamonds. Explore a large collection of diamond earrings on 1stDibs.