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14 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Shaped Mabe Pearl and Diamond Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k yellow gold Pearls: 2 mabe pearls Diamonds: 50 round brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chaumet Liens Diamond and 18 Carat Yellow Gold Heart and Kiss Clip-On Earrings
By Chaumet
Located in London, GB
, Maison Chaumet. Expertly crafted in 18 carat yellow gold, these romantic and elegant clip-on earrings by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Romantic Drop Earrings

Materials

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

OJ Perrin Black Enamel Heart and Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A sensational vintage pair of OJ Perrin black enamel and diamond heart hoop earrings set in 18k
Category

1990s Unknown Retro Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Chaumet Diamond Yellow Gold Heart-Shaped Clip-On Earrings 1990s
By Chaumet
Located in New York, NY
These romantic heart-shaped clip-on earrings from Chaumet are made in 18k yellow gold and feature
Category

1990s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 1980s 18K Gold 3ct Diamond Pave Heart Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
A romantic pair, these 1980s Retro heart motif earrings are masterfully crafted in solid 18K yellow
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K Yellow Gold Heart-Shaped Love Huggie Earrings with Rubies
Located in New York, NY
Discover timeless elegance with our exquisite 10K Yellow Gold Heart-Shaped Love Huggie Earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Boucheron Diamond Pave Gold Dangling Heart Earrings
By Boucheron
Located in Southampton, PA
With wonderfully crooked links and charming heart-shaped ornaments, this romantic set of earrings
Category

Late 20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Diamond Heart Earrings Clip-Ons 18K White and Yellow Gold ~2.86ctw
Located in Fairfield, CT
Estate Diamond Heart Earrings Clip-Ons 18K White and Yellow Gold ~2.86ctw These 18k yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Domed Heart Diamond Gold Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Estate 18k yellow gold matte finish domed heart earrings with full cut Diamonds. 10 round full cut
Category

Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Chopard Happy Diamonds 18 Karat Gold 0.11 Carat Floating Diamond Heart Earrings
By Chopard
Located in Southampton, PA
The Chopard “Happy Diamonds” heart earrings are made of 18K yellow gold and each of the two weighs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard Happy Diamonds 18 Karat Gold 0.11 Carat Floating Diamond Heart Earrings
By Chopard
Located in Southampton, PA
The Chopard “Happy Diamonds” heart earrings are made of 18K yellow gold and each of the two weighs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18k Two tone Gold Heart Shaped Mabe Pearls Green Stone Diamond Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Genuine Mabe Pearls - Custom Heart Shape - White Color w/ Nice Luster - 15.77 x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold, Mabe Fancy Heart Shaped Pearls and Fine White Diamond Earrings.
Located in Aspen, CO
Yellow Gold, Fancy Heart Shaped Natural Mobe White Pearls Surrounded by Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century North American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14 Karat White and Rose Gold Diamond Heart Earrings #4379
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White and Rose Gold Diamond Heart Earrings. These lovely dangling thread earrings
Category

20th Century More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Pomellato Sabbia 18k Gold Brown Diamond Heart Clip Earrings
By Pomellato
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This pair of Pomellato Sabbia heart earrings is crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with a
Category

2010s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Beautiful 18k Yellow Gold Earrings with 0.83 Ct Natural Diamonds, GIA Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
halo earrings with a total of 1.35 carat Diamonds made from 18k yellow gold diamond earrings with GIA
Category

2010s Israeli Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Thomas Michaels 14K Yellow Gold Heart and Diamond High Jeweled Clip on Earrings
By Thomas Michaels
Located in New York, NY
heart and diamond earrings. Expertly crafted from 14 karat yellow gold, these earrings are designed to
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold 2/3 Carat Brown Diamonds and Yellow Citrine Halo Stud Earring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Setting Type: Prong Gemstone Type: Natural Heat Treated Yellow Citrine Gemstone Count: 2 Heart-Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Bulgari Diamond Pave Gold Heart Clip-On Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
The romantic motif of a heart is complemented brilliantly in these lovely earrings from Bulgari by
Category

20th Century Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst Diamond Heart Clip on Earrings, 14K Gold, Omega Backs, Purple Amethyst
Located in McLeansville, NC
A pair of vintage 14 karat yellow gold amethyst and diamond hear clip on earrings. These earrings
Category

Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari, 18K Gold Yellow Sapphire Diamond Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
60 round diamonds, 18 emerald-cut diamonds, total approx. 3.8ct. The heart-shaped yellow sapphires
Category

Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Pair of Citrine and Diamond Heart Shaped Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18 karat yellow gold, citrine and diamond earrings. Circa 1980. Each set with a heart
Category

Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Plique de Jour Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Italian Heart Dangle Hoop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These fashionable 1980's Plique de Jour enamel Italian heart diamond & enamel earrings are crafted
Category

1990s Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Topaz Diamond Gold Heart Motif Clip-Back Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
, these colorful earrings are centered with heart-shape blue topaz, mounted within yellow gold bezel
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Tourmaline, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Amethyst Baguette Heart Cameo Diamond Dangling Drop Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold amethyst baguette heart cameo diamond dangling drop earrings. Presenting these
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pave Diamond Heart Stud Earrings 14 Karat Gold Vintage Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of estate pave diamond heart earrings crafted in 14k yellow & white gold. 36 round
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kieselstein-Cord 1987 18K Gold Large Classic Heart Crown W/ Diamond Earrings
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in Montclair, NJ
crafted in solid 18k yellow gold. They feature the large size classic heart and crown design set with
Category

Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard So Happy 18 Karat Gold 6 Floating Diamonds Heart Omega Back Earrings
By Chopard
Located in Southampton, PA
The “So Happy” earrings by Chopard are crafted from 18K yellow gold and embellished with floating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Diamond Pink Quartz 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings Emerald Onyx Accents Leverback
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful diamond and pink quartz earrings fashioned in 18 karat yellow gold. The faceted heart
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.35 Carat Diamond and Platinum Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning pair of vintage 1990s 5.35 carat diamond, platinum and 18k yellow gold drop earrings
Category

1990s Unknown Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1970s Natural No Heat Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Heart Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These shimmering Estate Ruby & Diamond dangle drop earrings are crafted in solid 18K yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1970s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mother of Pearl Diamond Kabana Heart Earrings, 14 Karat Gold Round Cut .26ctw
By Kabana
Located in Greensboro, NC
14k yellow gold, these NEW dangle-style earrings by Kabana showcase a cascading heart design adorned
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

15 Carat Total Heart Shape Tourmaline and Diamond Earrings in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
These heart cluster halo earrings are made in a brightly polished 14 k karat yellow gold finish and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18 Karat Gold Diamond Heart Clip-On Earrings 1.00 Carat
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A pair of signed Cartier 18ct yellow gold diamond pavé set heart clip on earrings, featuring 32
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Moussaieff One-of-a-Kind Diamond and Emerald Heart Earrings
By Moussaieff
Located in Weston, MA
-a-kind diamond heart earrings are among the only pieces currently available on the market outside of
Category

Vintage 1980s British Romantic Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

15.00 Carat Heart Shaped Peridot White Diamond Gold Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Handmade 18k greenish yellow gold omega clip back and post earrings with Peridot and bright white
Category

1990s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Purple Flower Earrings Diamond - 18K Solid Gold
Located in Markham, CA
18K Solid Yellow Gold Natural Amethyst Gemstones: Rose D’France color, Heart Shape, Size 5x5mm
Category

2010s Canadian Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Blue Yellow Sapphire Earrings with Diamond and Amethyst in 18kyg
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These vintage Bulgari earrings feature two blue and yellow heart shaped sapphires totaling
Category

Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...

Marvelous 18k Yellow Gold Drop Earrings W/ 1.39 Ct Natural Diamonds Gia Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful pair of heart halo drop earrings with a dazzling 0.81 carat heart natural diamond. It
Category

2010s Israeli Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marvelous 18k Yellow Gold Drop Earrings W/ 1.39 Carat Natural Diamonds Gia Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful pair of heart halo drop earrings with a dazzling 0.81 carat heart natural diamond. It
Category

2010s Israeli Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Judith Ripka 18k Yellow and White Gold Pink Quartz and Diamond Heart Drop Earrin
By Judith Ripka
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Judith Ripka Material: 18k yellow gold Diamonds: round brilliant cut =0.09cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Roberto Coin 18K Yellow and White Gold Diamond and Pink Enamel Heart Dangle Push
By Roberto Coin
Located in Southampton, PA
stylish luxury. Exquisitely crafted from splendid 18K white gold and radiant 18K yellow gold, the earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

18 Karat White Gold Sapphire Small Heart Baguette Stud Earring Ring Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This small sapphire heart earring and ring set is crafted in 18-karat white gold, weighing
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Roberto Coin 18K Yellow Gold Tiger s Eye Ring and Earrings
By Roberto Coin
Located in Houston, TX
set features heart-shaped tiger's eye framed by round diamonds. The earrings are omega backs and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tiger s Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sunita Nahata Qartz Amethyst Drop Earring in 18KYG with Sapphire and Diamond
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Earring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Green Sapphire and White Diamond. Lemon Quartz: 10.43 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Amethyst, Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...

Sunita Nahata Qartz Drop Earring in 18KYG with Sapphire and White Diamond
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Orange Sapphire and White Diamond. Smoky Quartz: 10.55carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Sunita Nahata Moonstone Drop Earring in 18KYG with Sapphire and White Diamond
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Earring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Orange Sapphire and White Diamond. White Moonstone: 10.25carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Paloma Picasso 18k Gold Loving Heart Lever Back Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
specifics Condition Pre-owned: Brand Tiffany & Co. Type Earrings Shape Heart Metal Purity 18k Closure Lever
Category

Late 20th Century American Artisan Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Illario Green Tourmaline Diamond Four Leaf Clover Clip On Earrings
By Illario
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Illiario Green tourmaline and diamond four-leaf clover yellow gold clip-on earrings circa 1980
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Dangle Diamond Earrings
Located in Dallas, TX
18K Yellow Gold Heart Dangle Diamond Earrings - . Stunning three heart dangle earrings. Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wrist Watches

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Heart Earrings with Lever Backs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 8.88 Gr Main Stone: Round cut Diamonds Carat Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Aquamarine Heart Necklace Earrings Set
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
, featuring chunky heart-shaped aquamarines, pear-shaped rubies, black onyx, and diamonds. Circa 1970.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Link Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Duo Stud Earrings 10k .14ctw Pierced Screw-On Closures
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Total Carats
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown More Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold

Diamonds Hearts on 18 Karat Gold Demi Parure, Clip Earrings and Necklace
Located in Crema, Cremona
. Likely, the clip earrings are in 18Kt yellow and white gold with heart shape. The diamonds, of different
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

CHROME HEARTS 22K yellow gold TINY E CH PLUS DIAMOND Dangle Earring
By Chrome Hearts
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chrome Hearts Tiny E Pave CH Plus drop earrings in 22K gold with diamond in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Dangle Earrings

Yellow Diamond Heart Shape Huggie Earrings
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Diamond Heart Shape Huggie Earrings: The perfect addition to your ear stack or to wear alone
Category

2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Amethyst Heart Citrine Diamond Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
diamond accented studs in fourteen karat 14K yellow gold are spectacular 20 carat vibrant purple heart
Category

Vintage 1980s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, 14k 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.