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Pink Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Flower Earrings
Located in London, UK
Fashion style Earrings set with Pink Sapphire and Diamonds. 0.89 Carat Diamond and 1.01 Carat of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Valente Gold Diamond Blue Sapphire Rose Flower Earrings
By Valente
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of 18k gold Valente earrings, adorned with 2.17ctw in G/VS diamonds and 0.94ctw in blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Asprey Diamond Gold English Rose Flower Earrings
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of 18k yellow gold earrings set with approximately 0.30ctw of G/VS diamonds. The earrings
Category

1990s British Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Large Antique Victorian Flower Rose Cut Diamonds Earrings, Antique Earrings
Located in Rottedam, NL
A stunning pair of antique diamond earrings made of solid 12 ct gold. The earrings have a classic
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Io Si Rose Gold Diamond Flower Motif Earrings 3/50
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k rose gold earrings by Io Si, set with approx. 2.00ctw in G/VS diamonds. Limited edition
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Kt. Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Flower Motif Earrings
Located in McLean, VA
These gorgeous drop earrings are set with calibre cut rubies weighing 1.64 ct. total weight and .81
Category

2010s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

White Rose Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
White rose freshwater baroque pearl and diamond flower earrings set in 14K white gold. There are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

.60 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
F-G VS. The earrings are cast from 18k rose gold and measure 1.2 inches and weighs 8.35 grams.
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings with Rose Cut Diamonds Flower Blossoms
Located in Danvers, MA
white gold flower blossoms in a rustic wreath design. The smaller rose cut diamonds measure
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Retro Pearl Diamond Gold Flower Earrings
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k yellow and rose gold earrings, set with 4.7mm pearls, surrounded with approx. 0.36ctw diamonds
Category

Mid-20th Century More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique 18k Gold Diamond “Trembleuse” Flower Dangle Earrings
Located in Versailles, FR
These very beautiful antique 18K gold diamond flower sleeper earrings are classic jewelry items
Category

Early 20th Century French Edwardian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Flower Cluster Earrings
Located in Sale, Cheshire
These adorable antique cluster earrings are set with foil-backed rose cut diamonds, arranged in
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Valente Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Flower Earrings
By Valente
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of Valente flower earrings in 18k rose gold, adorned with approx. 0.84ctw in pink sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Rarever 9.95cts Rose Cut Diamond Gold Stud Drop Earrings
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
rose-cut diamonds, in a step setting to enhance their floral form. Created in 18-karat rose gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Roberto Coin Princess Flower Diamonds Black Jade 18k Rose Gold Earrings
By Roberto Coin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These absolutely breathtaking Princess Flower earrings from Roberto Coin are not just visually
Category

2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Stud Earrings

Suna Brothers Pink and White Diamond Gold Platinum Flower Earrings
Located in Columbia, MO
These unique earrings are beautiful platinum & 18 karat rose gold diamond earrings from Suna
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold

Antique 18k Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Flower Dangle Earrings
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a beautiful pair of French antique diamond blue sapphire earrings in 18K gold, dated back
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Diamond Crescent and Flower Earrings, French Antique Diamond Earrings
Located in Rottedam, NL
crescents are made of solid 18 karat gold and are set with lovely rose-cut diamonds. This unique pair is
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Louis Vuitton Idylle Blossom Diamond 18K Rose Gold 2 Single Earrings
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Sculpted with beauty in mind using 18k rose gold, this set of earrings from Louis Vuitton will
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2010s Italian Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Color Stones Dangle Earrings
By Gianni Lazzaro
Located in Duesseldorf, DE
18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond and color Stones Dangle Earrings 4 Diamonds 0,12 Carat 2 Rose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond Flower Earrings
By Rebecca Koven
Located in Fifth Avenue, NY
A pair of diamond flower earrings composed of 18kt yellow gold bezel set rose cut diamonds which
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Retro Large Pearl Diamond Gold Flower Earrings
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of 18k rose and yellow gold earrings set with two 4.7mm pearls and approximately 0.36ctw of
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro More Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Yellow gold Flower earrings set with diamonds.
Located in Paris, IDF
Yellow gold "Wild rose" pair of earrings totally set with diamonds. Approximate diamonds weight
Category

20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

29.40 Carat Rose Cut Yellow Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
A dramatic cascade of rose cut yellow diamonds set in 18K yellow gold. Total diamond weight 29.40
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond Flower Cluster Silver and Gold Earrings
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
These wonderful antique earrings were crafted in the Victorian era. Featuring rose cut diamonds set
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Louis Vuitton Idylle Blossom Diamond 18K Rose Gold 2 Single Earrings
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Sculpted with beauty in mind using 18k rose gold, this set of earrings from Louis Vuitton will
Category

2010s French Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Rose Gold

Flower Vine Earrings
By Rebecca Koven
Located in Fifth Avenue, NY
A pair of 18kt yellow gold and rose cut diamond flower earrings. The flowers are suspended from a
Category

Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow and Platinum, Drop Earrings Flower
Located in PARIS, FR
Edwardian diamond earrings in 18 karat yellow and platinum. Pair of antique earrings of circular
Category

Antique 19th Century French Edwardian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

42.06 Carat Pink Opal and Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Drop Chandelier Earrings
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Crafted from 18K rose gold, these floral earrings are encrusted with 4.01 carats of shimmering
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Opal, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18k Earrings, Flower Model Set with Diamonds, 1900 Era
Located in VERSAILLES, FR
diamants taillés en rose, poids total des diamants : 1 carat environ. Ces diamants sont en serti griffes
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Hidalgo 18 Karat Diamond and Enamel Flower Earrings
By Hidalgo
Located in Pikesville, MD
pink enamel flower button earrings feature 6 diamonds in the center of each at .36 carats total weight
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

9.65 Carats Fancy Rose Cut Diamond Statement Earrings Studs Clip ons
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
flower. The earring is crafted with 89 Rose cut diamonds set in step setting to attain the floral form of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Manpriya B Slice Diamond Flower Petal 18 Karat White Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
By Manpriya B
Located in London, GB
rose cut diamonds. Both earrings are suspended from diamond studded hoops to sit just away from your
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

0, 65 Carat Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Stud "Lotus" Earrings by D&A
By D and A Style
Located in Singapore, SG
clarity, 18 Karat Rose and Yellow Gold 13,50 grams Could be made for you in 2-3 weeks time Free delivery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yell...

Ruby, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Rose Earrings
Located in Greenwich, CT
Ruby, pink sapphire and diamond rose flower earrings in black rhodium-plated 18k white gold. Rubies
Category

2010s More Earrings

Materials

White Gold

Ruby Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K Gold Earrings w/ Pear-Shape, Rose-Cut Ruby centers surrounded by white diamonds. 1.30 ct.'s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold

9.23 Carat of Fancy Shape Rose cut and Round Diamonds Earring Stud Clip ons
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
flower. The earring is crafted with 120 pear shaped Rose cut diamonds set in step setting to attain the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Carved Red Stone Liana Wood Diamonds Flower Earrings
Located in Bangkok, Bangkok
and rose-cut diamonds in black rhodium sterling silver and 18K gold. wt.46.81g. Dimension
Category

2010s Thai Artisan Dangle Earrings

Victorian era 18k gold black enamel diamond dangle earrings
Located in Versailles, FR
elegance. Crafted in 18k gold, these dangle earrings feature a black enamel lotus flower panel, adorned
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Gold Lotus Flower Hoops
By Rebecca Koven
Located in Fifth Avenue, NY
A pair of 18kt yellow gold lotus flower hoops. The earrings are composed of an 18kt yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Tiffany Victoria Diamond 18K Rose Gold Vine Long Drop Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
. These Tiffany Victoria Vine Drop earrings are made of 18k rose gold and diamonds as dangling drops of
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Belle Epoque diamond earrings in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum
Located in PARIS, FR
Belle Epoque diamond earrings in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. Drop earrings forming a flower
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1940s Buccellati Ruby, Diamond and Gold Flower Earclips
By Buccellati
Located in Atlanta, GA
18 Karat Rose Gold, Ruby and Diamond Earrings by Buccellati, circa 1940 • Signed Buccellati Italy
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Diamond Wreath Earrings
By Rebecca Koven
Located in Fifth Avenue, NY
A pair of 18kt yellow gold and rose cut diamond earrings. The earrings are formed in the shape of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Antique Floral Chandelier Diamond Earrings, 1850s
Located in Antwerp, BE
In these Victorian chandelier earrings with an 18K red gold back, 44 rose cut diamonds set on foil
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Gold

Hirsh Wildflower Pink Pearl and Diamond Earrings
Located in London, GB
diamond flowers set above pretty pink pearls. Handmade in 18K rose gold, the total weight of the pearls is
Category

2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Chandelier Slice Diamond Earrings with South Sea Pearls 15mm 3.97ct 18krose gold
Located in New York, NY
These 18-carat gold diamond chandelier earrings feature two beautiful south sea pearls in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

Georgian 8.20 Carat Diamond Sentimental Hand Museum Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
two marvelously decorated bouquet of flowers, all with such an opulence of Diamonds and lots of swing
Category

Antique Early 1800s Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Diamond Clover Earrings
By Rebecca Koven
Located in Fifth Avenue, NY
A pair of 18kt yellow gold and bezel set rose cut diamond earrings. The earrings have been
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Floral inspired 11.22 carats Fancy shape Rose Cut White Diamond Earrings Studs
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
flower. The earring is crafted with 92 pear shaped Rose Cut Diamonds set in step setting to attain the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

$4750 / New / EFFY 2.31 CT Ruby Diamond Flower Earrings and necklace set/ 14K
By Effy
Located in Rancho Mirage, CA
high quality Diamond 14K Rose gold, stamped 14K Comes with EFFY gift box
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Rose Cut Diamond Hoops
By Rebecca Koven
Located in Fifth Avenue, NY
A pair of 18kt yellow gold hoops composed of bezel set rose cut diamonds.The hoops are suspended
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American More Earrings

Antique Edwardian circa 1910, 5.41 Carat Diamond Gold Platinum Pendant Earrings
Located in Berlin, Berlin
– a suspended flower made of diamonds. Two large old European cut diamonds of approx. 1.40 ct
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Emerald Onyx and Old Cut Diamonds Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Circa 1920s unique dangling earrings. Rose cut Diamond flower tops suspend pear shape frames set
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Natural Pearl Onyx Diamond 18K White Gold Earrings circa 1920
Located in Goettingen, DE
Art Deco Natural Pearl Onyx Diamond 18K White Gold Earrings, circa 1920 Elegant Art Deco earrings
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Earrings, "Rose De Noël" Coral Collection
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Paris, IDF
Van Cleef & Arpels earrings, "Rose de Noël" coral collection, each flower is made of six angel skin
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Diamond Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
earrings are filled with rose cut and mine cut diamonds. The top is a single flower of these diamonds that
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

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Diamond Flower Earrings Rose Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of diamond flower earrings rose gold for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Rose Gold. You can easily find a 82 antique edition and 129 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of diamond flower earrings rose gold from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of diamond flower earrings rose gold over the years, but those made by Luca Carati, RAREVER and Luigi Ferrara are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also rose cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an object in our assortment of diamond flower earrings rose gold, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Diamond Flower Earrings Rose Gold?

Prices for a piece of diamond flower earrings rose gold can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $355 and can go as high as $99,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,444.

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.