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Marchak Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Rose Flower Earrings Earclips
By Marchak
Located in New York City, NY
Fine pair od diamond encrusted 18k yellow gold earrings by Marchak, circa 1960s. They feature a
Category

Mid-20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Pair of 18 Carat Gold Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby and Emerald Earrings
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A cute pair of 18 carat gold earrings with little flowers like tulips set with sapphire leaves
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

18k Gold 5.45ctw GIA Oval Red Ruby Diamond Flower Halo Fancy Cocktail Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
This an magnificent pair of ruby and diamond flower cocktail earrings are very well crafted in
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2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Graff Diamond Waterfall Pendant-Earrings
By Graff
Located in New York, NY
of 56 round and 10 pear shaped diamonds ap. 20.50 carats in platinum with clip-backs. 2 1/2 x 1 1/16
Category

Late 20th Century British Artist Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vinatge Akoya Pearl Diamond 22K Gold Rope Flower Bouquet Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
 clip-on earrings. Crafted in Luxurious 22K yellow gold, these earrings measure appx. 2 x 1 inch long
Category

Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 22k Gold

Roberto Casarin, Cultured South Sea Pearl and Diamond Flower Earrings
By Roberto Casarin
Located in Chicago, IL
These beautifully crafted flower earrings by Italian designer Roberto Casarin contain two lustrous
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Victorian 2.10 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Each centering an old European cut diamond, weighing approximately 2.10 carats total, K/L color and
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Retro Violet Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Flower Ear-Clip Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Earrings are designed as stylized flowers With layered high polished petals decorated with a
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
carats of exquisite white diamonds (F color, VS clarity). The look is floating flowers, dreamy and
Category

Early 2000s Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

A Fabulous Pair of French Emerald Sapphire Diamond Platinum Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French 18 karat yellow gold, platinum diamond, emerald and sapphire flower form earrings
Category

Vintage 1960s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century 2.80 Carats Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Cluster Vintage Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as surmounts suspending flower motif clusters comprised of round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
These beautiful hanging diamond earrings from the Victorian (ca1880) era are a work of art! Each
Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

A Pair of Gold, White Gold, Ruby and Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
brilliant cut diamonds in white gold, each petal in a yellow gold molded surround, the flower centering
Category

Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Retro 2.10 Carats No Heat Burma Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cut diamond drop weighing approximately 0.30 carat total; eye-clean and white Each flower centers a
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels 3.50 Carats Diamond Platinum Floral Double Hawaii Flower Earr
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Earrings are designed as a double floral motif comprised of round brilliant cut diamonds. Weighing
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Di Modolo Italian 1.70 Carats Diamond 18 Karat Gold Tempia Floral Drop Earrings
By Di Modolo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Substantial earrings are designed with a diamond huggie hoop surmount Suspending a large circular
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Quartz, Gold...

1960s Diamond “Burst” Earrings
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
not go unnoticed. In total, the earrings are set with 5.10 carats of diamonds that exhibit a color
Category

Vintage 1960s More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, 14k, American. These charming stud earrings feature sparkly white diamonds set in
Category

Vintage 1920s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Dramatic Rose Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
Exquisite Victorian (ca1880) Rose Cut diamond earrings! These incredible earrings are made of 18kt
Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Citrine and Diamond Floral Earrings by Raymond Yard
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in New Orleans, LA
Citrine flowers bloom in these stunning carved gemstone earrings by Raymond Yard. The citrines
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Platinum

Retro Citrine Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Tri-Colored Gold Flower Ear-Clip Earring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Each designed as a yellow gold flower with layered petals centering a diamond cluster with a round
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold

Bernard Weber Retro 1.13 Carat Ruby Diamond Platinum-Top Flower Ear-Clip Ea
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Each earring designed as a flower with radiating petals, stem, and scrolling foliate Centering
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Slane SS Diamond Dogwood Stud Earrings
Located in McLeansville, NC
dogwood flower motif set with full cut round diamonds weighing approximately .08 total carats and with
Category

Early 2000s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Diamond 18K Yellow White Gold Flower Studs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: 26 Diamonds Cut: Round Brilliant and Rose Cut Weight: Approximately 1 Carats Color: I
Category

Vintage 1960s Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Spark Ruby Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings
By Spark Creations
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000, 18k, Spark, American. These vibrant quatrefoil flower earrings by Spark Creations
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Ruby Diamond White Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Diamond White Gold Cluster Earrings Ruby and diamond cluster earrings mounted in 18-karat
Category

1990s Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Simon G. Diamond Gold Chandelier Earrings
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Litchfield, CT
’ cascading flower motif is set with 2.72 carats of brilliant white diamonds. Each year, Simon G. makes a
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Certified Yellow Diamond White Diamond 18K Gold Stud Earrings
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These unique flower shaped earrings feature natural Cushion-shape Yellow diamonds at the heart of
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Persian Cabochon Turquoise Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
: “Turquoise and yellow gold speak to me; spring promises summer, sun, and colorful flowers.” SIZE: 1 1/8
Category

Vintage 1980s American More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Aletto Brothers 1960 s 1.30 Carats Diamond Carved Crystal 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Aletto Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Earrings are designed as carved crystal flowers with curling engraved petals. Translucent white in
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Vintage 1960s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati Ramage Collection Diamond Huggie Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Spectacular three row diamond huggie earrings from the Ramage Collection by Buccellati, crafted in
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Lily Cut Diamond White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
system... the most secure one ! Diamond Total weight: 1.08 carat The Lily cut® is an exquisite flower
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning pair of diamond earrings from the Victorian (ca1880) era! These beautiful earrings are
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Rose-cut Diamonds Sleeper earrings
Located in PARIS, FR
of a flower motif set with rose-cut diamonds for a total weight of approximately 1 carat. French work
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Paul Morelli Citrine Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
By Paul Morelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul Morelli citrine and diamond gold drop earrings. The matching open work designs feature large
Category

Early 2000s Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Yellow Diamond 18K Gold Stud Earrings
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These unique flower-shaped earrings feature stunning oval-shaped Yellow diamonds at the heart of
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

Diamond and South Sea Pearl Day Night Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2010 18K White Gold Day Night Earrings, in a flower form that fits onto the Ear, the 12 Pear
Category

2010s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Ruby Diamond En Tremblant Yellow Gold Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
eight round brilliant cut diamonds (F-G color, VS1 clarity, total weight approximately 3.50 carats) and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Federico Buccellati Leaf Design Gold Diamond Earrings Estate Jewelry
By Federico Buccellati
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamonds (G-H color, VS clarity, total weight approximately 1 carat). The earrings measure 2-1/8" x 1-1/4
Category

1990s Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage Cartier Earrings Diamond 18k Gold Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
single cut diamonds (H-I color, VS clarity, total weight approximately 0.18 carat). The diamonds are set
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1950 White Gold and Diamonds Earrings
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Earrings in white gold set with diamonds for around 15 carats, stylizing a flower. The central
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Zasha Jude Francis and KC Designs Turquoise Diamond gold Hoop Earrings
By KC Designs
Located in Carmel, CA
with a 'KC Designs' flower Diamond center in 14k gold and Turquoise drops. The total length is 2 1/8
Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Otto Jacob Burmese Ruby Yellow Diamond Gold Enamel Drop Earrings
Located in Greenwich, CT
" in length. Total ruby weight .25 carats. Total diamond weight .12 carats. Signed Jacob. Height 1
Category

Early 2000s German Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Sapphire Bee Earrings, signed "Salavetti"
By Salavetti
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18k white gold earrings, comprised of diamonds and sapphires and shaped into the three-dimensional
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Pendent Earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pearl and diamond pendent earrings circa 1980. The surmounts designed as diamond flowers suspending
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Diamond Cluster Edwardian Style Drop Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
: 0.30 Carat (approx. total weight) These earrings will be made to your order in 1-2 weeks, contact us
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings in 14K White Top Yellow Edge
Located in Bangkok, TH
A stunning and beautiful design of the iconic Art Deco flower drop earrings, featuring round cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 1.58 CTW Fancy Yellow Diamond 18 Karat Gold Floral Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as tiered white and yellow gold clusters of flowers and foliates Comprised of round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

ASPREY Daisy Medium Amethyst Diamond Earrings
By Asprey
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18 karat white gold, amethyst and diamond earrings, Asprey. Each Daisy earring in the
Category

1990s Clip-on Earrings

Aaron Basha Diamond Pink Enamel 18 Karat Two-Tone Ladybug Drop Earrings
By Aaron Basha
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Earrings have a flower surmount set with round brilliant cut diamonds. Weighing in total
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Fleur Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Stud Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
With a gorgeous design that includes a ruby center with diamond petals of a flower design, this art
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

VOURAKIS Diamond and Pearl Earrings, Circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
Clarity and weigh a total of approximately 4.50 Carats. Height: 1 1/8 Inches. Width: 1 Inch
Category

Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond Natural Pearl Gold Silver Floral Drop Earrings GIA, circa 1860
Located in Philadelphia, PA
throughout by old mine and table cut diamonds weighing in total approximately 3.18 carats; G to J color with
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Mother of Pearl, Diamond and Sapphire Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 1 carat total, G color, VS clarity and 12 blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Diamond Blue Enamel Art Deco Style Floral Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Exquisite and timeless, these Diamond and Art Deco Style Floral Earrings in 14K White Gold offer a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Halo Classic Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Add a touch of elegance with the Round Cut Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Halo Classic Stud Earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Gold and Diamond Frivole Earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
) diamonds weigh 1.61 carats. Length is approximately 1/2 inches, gross weight is approximately 8.1 grams
Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Diamond Flower Earrings 1 Carat For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate diamond flower earrings 1 carat for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 127 vintage editions and 267 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect diamond flower earrings 1 carat among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced 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. A diamond flower earrings 1 carat from Luigi Ferrara, Roman Malakov and Meghna Jewels — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes pear cut and oval cut alternatives. Most of our diamond flower earrings 1 carat for sale are for women, but there are 86 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Diamond Flower Earrings 1 Carat?

The price for a diamond flower earrings 1 carat starts at $300 and tops out at $118,914 with these earrings, on average, selling for $4,853.

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 Flower Earrings 1 Carat
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The term 1-carat diamond earrings means a pair of earrings set with diamond gemstones that have a total weight of 200 milligrams. Depending on the design, each earring may hold one diamond or several smaller gems. You'll find a variety of diamond gemstone earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The average cost of a pair of diamond stud earrings with a total carat weight of 1-carat is $2,495. Depending on the clarity, cut and color of the diamond, the price and other details may vary. On 1sDibs, shop for antique and vintage diamond earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The average cost of a pair of 1-carat diamond earrings is around $2,500. However, that price can change depending on the quality of the diamonds and the brand.