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1.22 Carat Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire Earrings with Diamond Halo
Located in New York, NY
These lovely earrings feature emerald cut vivid blue sapphires (total weight 1.22 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

6.86ct Emerald with Diamond Halo Drop Earrings 18k White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning emeralds and diamond drop earrings, emeralds with superb color. Created by Alexander of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Elegant 2.09Ct Emerald-Cut Emerald and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Timeless Emerald-Cut Emerald and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold, showcasing a total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Emerald and Natural Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
14 Karat White Gold Emerald & Natural Diamond Halo Stud Earrings Metal: 14k white gold Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Zambian Emerald Stud Earrings Diamond Halo 0.9 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Zambian Emeralds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.50 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Dangle Earrings 14 Karat Cluster Halo
Located in New York, NY
Modern Dangles. 4.80ct. Natural (2) Emeralds Emeralds: Pear brilliant cuts. Transparent & Even
Category

2010s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Dainty 18k Yellow Gold Pear Emerald Halo Diamond Everyday Stud Earrings
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Pear Emerald Halo Diamond Everyday Stud Earrings in 18K Gold to make a statement with your
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Dainty 18k Yellow Gold Pear Emerald Halo Diamond Everyday Stud Earrings
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Pear Emerald Halo Diamond Everyday Stud Earrings in 18K Gold to make a statement with your
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Alexander 2.07ct Round Emeralds with Diamond Halo Earrings 18k White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Sensational emerald and diamond stud earrings. 2 round emeralds, 2.07 carats total. Complimented by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald and Diamond White Halo Gold Square Shape Lever Back Hoop Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Fourteen karat white gold halo emerald and diamond lever back hoop earrings Two round emerald
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Zambian Emerald and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 1.75 Carats 14K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 2 Oval Emeralds = 1.50 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Emeralds and Diamonds 1.05 Carat Yellow Gold Square Shaped Halo Stud Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Fourteen karat yellow gold halo fine quality emeralds and diamonds stud earrings Two matched round
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

7-06ct-Natural-vivid-Green-Emerald-diamonds-cluster-earrings-14kt-Halo-Classic
Located in New York, NY
Classic Clusters. 4.90ct. Natural (2) Emeralds Emeralds: Ovals brilliant cuts. Transparent
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

7.07 Carat Natural Green Emerald Diamonds Cluster Earrings 14 Karat Halo Classic
Located in New York, NY
Classic Clusters. 6.02ct. Natural (2) Emeralds Emeralds: Ovals brilliant cuts. Semi Transparent
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Regal Emerald and Diamond Halo Engagement Dangle Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Regal Emerald and Diamond Engagement Dangle Earrings in 18K Gold to make a statement with your look
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Certified Emerald Halo Diamond Stud Earrings for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Certified Emerald Halo Diamond Stud Earrings in 18K Gold to make a statement with your look. You
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Certified Emerald Halo Diamond Stud Earrings for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Certified Emerald Halo Diamond Stud Earrings in 18K Gold to make a statement with your look. You
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 10k Rnd .96ctw Flowers Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Emeralds Treatment
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Fine Blue Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Emerald Cut Earring Halo Studs
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Ceylon Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18k White Gold Earring Halo Studs. Fine blue 0.65tcw Ceylon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Nova Penta Emerald and Diamond Halo Art Deco Style Stud Earrings in Platinum
Located in Bangkok, TH
. Featuring a dazzling diamond in the center and four round emeralds with a tiny diamond halo that give a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

2.13 Carat Emerald-cut Sapphire Halo Diamonds Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
halo of diamonds that weigh a total of 0.42 Carat Diamonds. These stud earrings are lightweight making
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

2.23ct Vivid Green Emerald Diamond Round Cut 18k Yellow Gold Halo Earring Studs
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Vivid Green Round Cut Emerald And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Halo Earring Studs. 2.23 Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Emerald Earrings 3/4 Carat 0.75 Pear Shape White Diamond Halo Studs 14K Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
These vibrant genuine emerald and diamond stud earrings are so precious! With genuine, natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Cabochon Emerald Diamond 2.80 Carat 14 Karat White Gold Halo 0.45 Inch Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Round Pair Cabochon Emerald Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings, a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Elegant "XO" Oval Emerald and Diamond Halo 18 Karat White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Tustin, CA
Elegant, dangling emerald and diamond halo 18 karat white gold estate earrings feature large, prong
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Lady D Green Emerald Oval Cut with Diamond Halo Stud Earrings White Gold Set
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Lady D Green Emerald Oval Brilliant Cut with Diamond Halo Stud Earrings set on 18Kt White Gold
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

18KT Gold Baguette Diamonds Halo Cluster Emerald Illusion Stud Earrings E56027A
Located in Antwerpen, BE
. This Cluster Gives an illusion of an emerald solitaire diamond earrings. Unexpected elegance. These
Category

2010s Belgian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bright Green Emerald Diamond Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Bright green octagonal Emerald diamond halo earrings in handmade 18k yellow gold wire settings
Category

Vintage 1970s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lucea New York Emerald and Black Diamond Stud Earrings
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Evergreen Collection Natural Emeralds with black Diamond halo stud earrings set in solid 18K black
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium

Pink Sapphire and Diamond Double Halo Stud Earrings in 14K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The two-tone version of standout double halo stud earrings are designed to hold 0.4 carat emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 6.62 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Stud Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
elegant pine green emerald and diamond halo cluster earring is timeless. The fantastic solitaire emerald
Category

2010s Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

2.76 Carat Pink Natural Sapphire and Diamond Halo Drop Platinum and 18k Earrings
By David Gross Group
Located in New York, NY
2.76 carat emerald cut pink mozambique sapphires (no heat) and 42 round diamonds .39 carats halo
Category

2010s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Muzo Emerald Colombia Single Halo Diamonds 18K White Gold Drop Earrings
By Muzo Emerald Colombia
Located in New York, NY
single halo of round brilliant diamonds weighing 1.57 carats. Muzo Emerald Colombia Heritage Verity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

7.06 Carat Emerald Diamond Halo Dangling Gold Earring
By Beyond Fine Jewelry
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Very Rich Color Natural Emerald Pearshapes 7.06 Carat encircled in White Diamond Round Halo 1.12
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Oval Emerald Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in Holtsville, NY
emeralds and sparkling near colorless diamonds. These exquisite earrings feature oval modified brilliant
Category

2010s American Artist Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamond Double Halo Two Color Gold Dangle Earring
By Beyond Fine Jewelry
Located in NEW YORK, NY
2 Emerald Pear Shape 7.04 Carat encircled in a double Halo of White Diamond 1.5 Carat Suspended by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

7.33 Carat Emerald-Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Halo Earrings
Located in Metairie, LA
ability for rapid response. Circa 2018. This dazzling pair of stud-style earrings have been crafted in
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Emerald Diamond Halo Stud Earrings - Timeless Elegance, Luxury Piece
Located in Holtsville, NY
Introducing these exquisite 14K Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Halo Stud Earrings, a stunning fusion
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Colombian Emerald and Round and Baguette Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
2 Rectangular Colombian Emeralds Emerald Weight: 2 ct Diamond Weight: 2 ct Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Shaped Emerald Diamond Halo 18 Karat White Gold Earrings
Located in Dallas, TX
These vibrant 18k white gold earrings feature two pear shaped emeralds, weighing a total of 2.72
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K 1.08ctw Emerald Diamond Halo Stud Earrings - Timeless Elegant Glamour
Located in Holtsville, NY
simply indulging in the beauty of nature, the Forest Ferns Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings are a
Category

2010s Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Emerald Diamond Halo Stud Earrings - Classic Green Gemstone Jewelry Design
Located in Holtsville, NY
Enhance your elegance with these exquisite 14K Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kahn Illusion Emerald Shape 18 Karat Diamond Jacket Earring-Double Halo Effect
By KAHN JEWELRY
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, HK
pieces white Diamond looks like a 3 carat each side of emerald cut diamond earring. The inner one have a
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Betteridge Square Emerald-Cut Diamond Halo Drop Earrings 4.35 Carat
By Betteridge
Located in Greenwich, CT
Diamond halo drop earrings, showcasing a pair of meticulously matched near-colorless square emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Emerald Round Diamond Double Halo Gold Ballerina Art Deco Style Stud Earring
By Beyond Fine Jewelry
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Art Deco Style Gorgeous Emerald Round 1.10 Carat encircled in a Double Halo of White Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Ruby Diamond Halo Stud Earrings – A Majestic Fusion of Elegance
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
These breathtaking ruby and diamond halo stud earrings are a masterpiece of sophistication and
Category

2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Octagon Ruby and Diamond Halo Rose Gold Stud Earrings Classic Elegant and Rare
Located in Toronto, ON
18k Rose Gold and rectangle Emerald cut Ruby surrounded by diamonds Stud earrings for women and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

3 carat face up Emerald Piecut with a halo of Baguette diamonds
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
This pair of earrings is made with 1.38 carat diamonds in composite setting giving a look of 6
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tanzanite Earrings with a Halo of Diamonds Set in Rose Gold
Located in Lake Havasu City, AZ
Beautiful light tone Tanzanite earrings set in Rose Gold with a Halo of diamonds. The Tanzanite's
Category

2010s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold

Aquamarine Platinum 8.77 Carat Emerald Cut with Diamond Halo Frame Drop Earrings
Located in Dallas, TX
earrings are set in platinum with 8.77 carats of emerald cut aquamarines (11.7 x 8.7mm) in a pave frame of
Category

2010s American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Emerald Round White Diamond Double Halo Gold Ballerina Style Dangle Stud Earring
By Beyond Fine Jewelry
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Art Deco Style Gorgeous Emerald Round 0.90 Carat encircled in a Double Halo of White Round Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Pear Round White Diamond Round Halo Two-Color Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
By Beyond Fine Jewelry
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Stunning 2 Emerald Pear shape 2.42 Carat encircled in a halo of White G-H Color VS-SI Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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Diamond Emerald Halo Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of diamond emerald halo earrings. Frequently made of Gold, White Gold and 18k Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 16 vintage editions and 135 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of diamond emerald halo earrings includes designs that are universally popular, but Contemporary and Modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Beyond Fine Jewelry, Five Star Jewelry and Roman Malakov are consistently popular. There are many emerald cut, oval cut and round cut diamond emerald halo earrings for sale. Most of our diamond emerald halo earrings for sale are for women, but there are 44 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Diamond Emerald Halo Earrings?

Prices for diamond emerald halo earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $520 and can go as high as $79,999, while diamond emerald halo earrings, on average, fetch $4,590.

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.