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Natural Diamond Cluster Flower Hoop Earrings 14 Karat Rose Gold Handmade Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
These Natural Diamond Cluster Flower 14 Karat Rose Gold Hoop Earrings features round and baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Cabochon Ruby, Sapphire Emerald Flower Cluster Earrings with White Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
These enchanting Flower Cluster earrings celebrate the timeless romance of vintage-inspired design
Category

Early 20th Century Israeli Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

White Diamond Semi Hoop Flower Cluster Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 3.17 ct. of good quality, white, and bright diamond rounds. Handmade in 18k white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Dangle Earrings 14k Single Cut .25ctw Flowers Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .25ctw Cut: Single
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cluster Three Drop Flower Earrings 0.99 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, GB
An impressive pair of graduated flower cluster earrings, featuring a total of just under 1.00
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...

18k White Gold 0.75ctw Fancy Brown White Diamond Flower Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (14) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave & Channel Set - 2 White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dainty Flower Cluster Marquise Round Diamonds Stud Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
Embrace timeless elegance with our natural diamond stud earrings crafted in solid 14K gold the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Dainty Flower Cluster Marquise Round Diamonds Stud Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
Embrace timeless elegance with our natural diamond stud earrings crafted in solid 18K gold the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Flower Cluster Stud Earrings 14k White Gold 1/3 Ct TDW
Located in Great neck, NY
. Surprise Your Loved Ones with Our Cluster Diamond Earrings For Her: If you are looking to gift your spouse
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

2.8 Carat Diamond VS Quality Flower/Cluster Earring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
clarity diamonds set in solid 18 karat white gold with omega backs. Cluster earrings, featuring a center
Category

Early 2000s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

New 14k Yellow Gold 1.22ctw Fiery Brilliant Diamond Cluster Flower Stud Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
This Classic new diamond cluster flower stud earrings are crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

New 14k White Gold 1.51ct Diamond Sapphire Halo Milgrain Flower Cluster Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
This is an absolutely gorgeous pair of diamond and sapphire cluster flower earrings that very well
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

New 14k Yellow Gold 1.33ct Diamond Emerald Halo Milgrain Flower Cluster Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
This is an absolutely gorgeous pair of diamond and emerald cluster flower earrings that very well
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brown and White Diamond Cluster Flower Motif Stud Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These shimmering earrings feature a bold floral silhouette created by clusters of round-cut brown
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Dainty Flower Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings in 14k Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Radiating warmth and elegance, these exquisite stud earrings are crafted in 14k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Stud Earrings

Materials

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

1.58 Carat Natural Ruby Diamonds Cluster Clip Earrings 14 Karat Gold Flower
Located in New York, NY
Cluster Cocktail Ruby Diamond Earrings. 1.30ct. Natural Rubies Rubies: Rounds, Full Cut
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18ct White Gold Diamond Flower Cluster Earstuds
Located in London, GB
A contemporary pair of 18ct white gold 7 stone round brilliant cut diamond flower cluster earstuds
Category

2010s European Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.5 Carat Flower Cluster Round Diamond Earrings 14k Yellow Gold Screw Back
Located in beverly hills, CA
blossom flower stud earrings make a sparkling and bold statement. Each earring features seven round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond 0.50 carat 18 Karat White Gold Flower Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Crafted with utmost care, each earring features a delicate cluster of natural diamonds, carefully
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 1.00 Carat 18 Karat White Gold Flower Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Crafted with utmost care, each earring features a delicate cluster of natural diamonds, carefully
Category

2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond 0.30 Carat Flower Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Crafted with utmost care, each earring features a delicate cluster of natural diamonds, carefully
Category

2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18kt White gold Three Flower Cluster Earring
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt White gold Three Flower Cluster Earring with Citrine, Blue Topaz and Rubelite and Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Topaz, Rubelite, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Prong Set Round Cut Diamond Cluster Flower Stud Earrings 14K White Gold 2.14Ctw
Located in New York, NY
2.14 carats of round brilliant cut natural diamonds studded in a cluster flower formation with each
Category

2010s Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Prong Set Round Cut Diamond Cluster Flower Stud Earrings 14K White Gold 2.94Cttw
Located in New York, NY
carats of round brilliant cut natural diamonds studded in a cluster flower formation with each diamond
Category

2010s Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

2 Carat Yellow Diamond Floral Cluster Flower Stud Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 2 Carat Yellow Diamond Floral Cluster Flower Stud Earrings 14 Karat White Gold A
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.35 Carat 18K White Gold Flower Cluster Diamond Clip-On Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Elevate your elegance with our stunning 18K White Gold Flower Cluster Diamond Clip-On Earrings
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Natural Diamonds 0.26 cts in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
These magnificent and dazzling 18KT Yellow Gold Natural Diamonds Flower Bezel set Cluster Stud
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 0.50 Carat Round Diamond 14K White Gold Flower Shape Cluster Stud Earrings
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Expertly crafted in 14K solid white gold, each Flower shaped earring is cleverly filled with 170
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Diamonds 0.26 cts in 18 Karat White Gold Flower Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
These magnificent and dazzling 18KT White Gold Natural Diamonds Flower Bezel set Cluster Stud
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

1.50 Carat Round Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Flower Halo Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
These Exquisite 1.50 Carat Round Diamond Flower Halo Cluster Stud Earrings Color White H Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Diamond Flower 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Cluster Push Back Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond Flower 14K Yellow Gold Cluster Push Back Earrings. Featuring 0.50 carats of sparkling round
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Dainty 1 Carat Diamond Cluster Flower Stud Earrings Gift in 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Embrace timeless elegance with our natural diamond stud earrings crafted in solid 14K gold the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Dainty 0.29cts SI/HI Diamond Flower Cluster Stud Earrings 18k Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Embrace timeless elegance with our natural diamond stud earrings crafted in solid 18K gold the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dainty 1 Carat Diamond Cluster Flower Stud Earrings Gift in 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Embrace timeless elegance with our natural diamond stud earrings crafted in solid 18K gold the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.00 Carat Natural Diamond Cluster Flower Star Earrings G SI 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.00 Carat Natural Diamond Earrings G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural, Not Enhanced in any way
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

2.80 Carat, 7 Diamond Floral Cluster Flower Stud Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
cluster stud earrings. It's a unique and playful option. Classic elegance - these diamond cluster
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.2 Carat Diamond VS quality Flower/Cluster Earring 18K Gold 0.8 Ct Solitaire
Located in New York, NY
clarity diamonds set in 18 karat gold mounting with omega backs. Cluster earrings, centering 0.8 ct round
Category

1990s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

3 Carat Ruby Diamond Floral Cluster Flower Stud Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
cluster stud earrings. It's a unique and playful option. Classic elegance - these diamond cluster
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.60 Carat Diamond Floral Cluster Flower Stud Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
stud earrings. It's a unique and playful option. Classic elegance - these diamond cluster earrings
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

AGI Certified 2 Ct Diamond VS Quality Flower/Cluster Earring Platinum 0.7 Carat
Located in New York, NY
! 2.2 carats of F-G color VS clarity diamonds set in solid platinum with omega backs. Cluster earrings
Category

Vintage 1980s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.80 Carat, 7 Diamond Floral Cluster Flower Stud Earrings in 14 Karat WhiteGold
Located in New York, NY
It's a unique and playful option. Classic elegance - these diamond cluster earrings showcase 2,8
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

2.80 Carat 7 Diamond Floral Cluster Flower Stud Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.80 Carat 7 Diamond Floral Cluster Flower Stud Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold A sweet, shimmery
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.30 Carat Diamonds Flower Cluster Circle Earrings 14 Karat G/VS 3D Raised Deco
Located in New York, NY
1.30ct. 3D circular open cluster diamond earrings. Rounds full cut brilliant natural diamonds
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cluster Diamond Flower Earrings 18K Gold 1.32 TDW Convertible Pierced and Clips
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Cluster Diamond Flower Earrings 18K Gold 1.32 TDW Convertible Pierced and Clips These gorgeous
Category

20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

22.76 Carats Yellow Diamond 18K Gold Flower Cluster Large Clip On Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Earrings were inspired by a Large Flower motif. Bright white & yellow Pave set Diamonds mounted in white
Category

1990s American Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage White Gold Round Pearl 1.35ctw Diamond Cluster Flower Clip On Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Luster - 6.3-7.4mm each (approx.) (76) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Single & Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set
Category

20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.33 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Interwined Cluster Flower Earrings
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
98 natural diamonds studded elegantly in prong and bezel setting and handcrafted by our inhouse
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

11.40 Carat Natural Diamond Flower Cluster Stud Earrings In 18 Karat White Gold.
Located in New York, NY
maximizing sparkle due to the specific angle placement of each flower. These earrings feature 11.60 carats of
Category

2010s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Beauvince Flower Cluster Studs 1.47 Carat Diamonds in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Diamond studs are a signature everyday piece of jewelry. They are a classic and elegant wear that
Category

2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Beauvince Flower Cluster Studs 1.47 Carat Diamonds in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Diamond studs are a signature everyday piece of jewelry. They are a classic and elegant wear that
Category

2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond and Platinum Flower Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage ruby, sapphire and diamond set cornucopia flower cluster earrings, with stylised
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Natural Diamond 0.25 carats 18KT Yellow Gold Starburst Cluster Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
choose, these natural diamond flower shape cluster earrings are more than just jewelry—they are a
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 2.46Ct Diamond and 15k Yellow Gold Cluster Earrings, Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond flower cluster drop earrings have been independently tested using state of the art technology
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium

Natural Diamond 0.26 carats 18KT White Gold Starburst Cluster Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
choose, these natural diamond flower shape cluster earrings are more than just jewelry—they are a
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 2.16 carats 18KT White Gold Cluster Drop Dangler Earring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Keep them dazzled with these ultra-elegant diamond 3 cluster flower round drop earrings, a true
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 0.35 carats 18KT White Gold Floral Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Transform your look with the spectacular beauty of these round-shape diamond cluster stud earrings
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 0.35 carats 18KT Yellow Gold Floral Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Transform your look with the spectacular beauty of these round-shape diamond cluster stud earrings
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Diamond Flower Cluster Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of diamond flower cluster earrings for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, white gold and 18k gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 68 vintage versions or 230 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of diamond flower cluster earrings includes designs that are universally popular, but modern and contemporary 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 Betteridge, Beauvince Jewelry and Roman Malakov are consistently popular. A selection of round cut, brilliant cut and pear cut can be found today on these pages. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of diamond flower cluster earrings, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Diamond Flower Cluster Earrings?

On average, diamond flower cluster earrings at 1stDibs sell for $4,046, while they’re typically $96 on the low end and $474,500 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.