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Certified Colombian Emerald and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
Located in London, England
A lovely pair of certified Colombian emerald and diamond halo stud earrings in 18k mixed gold
Category

Early 2000s British Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

14K White Gold Bezel Set Emerald and Diamond Millgrain Halo Stud Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
and Diamond Millgrain Stud Earrings — a must-have addition to your fine jewelry collection. Handmade
Category

2010s American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Round Emerald Diamond Halo Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Stud earrings contain 2 finely matched 5.7mm green emeralds, 1.45tcw. Surrounding emeralds are
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Emerald and Halo Diamond LeverBack White Gold Hoop Drop Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Fourteen karats white gold drop lever back hoop cluster earrings Diamonds weighing 0.40 carat
Category

2010s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Roman Malakov 0.62 Carat Total Green Emerald and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple and versatile pair of stud earrings showcasing 0.46 carat total round green emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Halo Stud Earrings #19463
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Stud Earrings JAGi Certified- These elegant earrings each
Category

20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.18 Carats Total Oval Cut Green Emerald and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pair of stud earrings showcases oval cut green emeralds weighing 2.18 carats total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified .65 Carat Emerald Diamond Halo Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA certified oval natural emerald and diamond halo dangle earrings with two round accent diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Two Emeralds Weighing 2.40 Carats Halo Diamond Lever Back White Gold Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
carats set in halo setting Total diamonds in earrings weighing 0.75 carats The emeralds are crystal clear
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings 8.02 Carat Emeralds 2.44 Carat Diamonds
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A pair of 18k white gold emerald and diamond drop earrings. The earrings are each set with a pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Emerald Drop Earrings 6.00 Carat Emeralds 1.30 Carat Diamonds
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 18k white gold diamond and emerald drop earrings. The earrings each comprise of 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings 7.57 Carat
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A pair of 18k white gold emerald and diamond drop earrings. The earrings are each set to the centre
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alexander GIA C.Dunaigre 13.08ct Emerald with Diamond Halo Drop Earrings 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning emeralds and diamond drop earrings, emeralds with superb color and liveliness. GIA & C
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

1.12ct Round Emeralds with Diamond Halo Drop Earrings 18k White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Sensational emerald and diamond drop earrings. 2 round emeralds, 1.12 carats total. Complimented by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Oval Emerald Stud Earrings with Diamond Halo in 14k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Natural Emerald Stud Earrings with Diamond Halo in 14k White Gold Natural Emerald and Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 3.25 Carat Oval Green Emerald Diamond Halo Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Emerald and diamond halo in a classic oval earring 18k white gold settings. Emeralds are surrounded
Category

1990s Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Diamond Emerald Platinum Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Featuring a combination of round and triangular cut diamonds that are separated with a halo of vibrant green
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Oval Cut Emerald with Diamond Halo Studs
Located in Boca Raton, FL
approximately 4.7mm x 6.3mm each. Halo Diamond Details: Approximately 0.55ctw of Round Cut Diamonds. Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Matched Pair Emerald Diamond 1.80 Carat Halo Yellow Gold 0.40 Inch Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Emerald Diamond 1.80 Carat Halo 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.40 Inch Earrings
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Round Cabochon Emerald Diamond 5.35 Carat White Gold Halo 0.55 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

Squared Emerald and Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in London, England
A beautiful pair of vibrant green emerald and diamond cluster earrings set in 18k white gold
Category

2010s Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

0.69 Carats Total Pear Shape Green Emerald Yellow Diamond Halo Dangle Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing an elegant dangle earrings set with 2 pear shape green emeralds weighing 0.69 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

5.55 Carat Natural Pear-Shaped Emerald Double Halo Earrings
By Hakimi s Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisitely handcrafted, these double halo earrings showcase two natural pear-shaped emeralds with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.08 Carat Natural Emerald Stud Earrings with Diamond Halo in 18k Solid Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
round diamonds, 0.30 carats ✔ Earring Dimensions: 20.5mm x 19.5mm ✔ Emerald Dimensions: 6.3mm x 6.5mm ✔
Category

2010s American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold Mosaic Set Diamond Stud Earrings with Emerald Halo
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 18 round and baguette cut = 0.69cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

AAA Zambian Emerald Diamond Halo Wedding Stud Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
AAA Zambian Emerald Diamond Halo Wedding Stud Earrings in 14K Gold to make a statement with your
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Mark Broumand 3.07 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Halo Earrings
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning pair of diamond earrings showcases two gorgeous emerald cut diamonds accented by a
Category

2010s More Earrings

Antique Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
, with their vibrant green hue, are elegantly surrounded by a halo of old European cut diamonds. These
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Emerald and Diamond Halo Studs in 14kt Yellow Gold – New, Push Backs
Located in West Hempstead, NY
Emerald and Diamond Halo Studs are ideal for anyone who loves timeless elegance with a pop of color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.3ct Zambian Emerald Stud Earrings w Natural Diamond Halo in Solid 14K Gold 7x5
Located in Columbus, OH
Diamond halo. A stunning pair of stud earrings which also make a beautiful May birthstone gift for your
Category

2010s American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Oval Natural Emerald Double Halo Diamond Stud Post Earrings 14 Kt Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Double Halo Oval Emerald and Diamond Studs Earrings Natural Brazilian Emeralds stud earring and
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Classic Emerald Cut Halo Modern Post Back Stud Earring White Diamond 18K Gold
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Stone: 2 Emerald Cut Emerald 1.77 ct Total Weight Accent Stones: 36 Round Brilliant Diamond 0.42 ct
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold

Favero Emerald Diamond Stud Earrings
By Favero
Located in San Francisco, CA
Favero Emerald and Diamond Stud Earrings, set in 18Kt White Gold, feature 2 Round Cut Emeralds for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold 0.50ct Diamond and Emerald Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
These radiant earrings will continually catch the light. Emeralds with a total weight of 0.60
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Veschetti Carved Emerald and Diamond Earrings 12.50 Carat Emeralds
By Veschetti
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A unique 18k yellow gold diamond and emerald earrings by Veschetti. The earrings each comprise of a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Sapphire and Diamond Halo Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Pink Sapphire and Diamond Halo Earrings in 18k White Gold Diamond and Pink Sapphire Earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Certified Emerald and Diamond Gold Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in London, England
A stunning pair of emerald halo stud earrings set in 18ct gold featuring 1.36ct and 1.28ct oval cut
Category

2010s British Stud Earrings

Materials

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

11.36 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
emeralds. These perfectly matched gemstones are sourced from Zambia. A brilliant halo of diamonds frame
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Halo Drop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 76 round brilliant cut = 1.85cttw Color: F/G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings in Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful contemporary pair of emerald and diamond drop earrings set in 18k yellow gold. Each
Category

2010s Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

3.06ct Emerald Earrings w Diamond Burst Halo in Solid 14K Yellow Gold Oval 7x4mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Specifications Item Type: Earrings Stone: Emerald Treatment: Oiled Weights: 3.06ct (2) Size: 7x4mm
Category

2010s American Modernist Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage Emerald and Diamond 14 Carat White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
gorgeously complimented by a halo of bright sparkling diamonds. The emeralds measure 1.15ct each and the
Category

Vintage 1950s British Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

69.29 Carat Colombian Trapiche Emerald and Diamond Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
, weighing a total of 69.29 Carats. Each emerald is encircled in a single halo of round brilliant diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Emerald Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A dazzling pair of 18k white gold emerald and diamond drop earrings. The earrings highlight oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

14KT Yellow Gold Cushion Cut Emerald and Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
14KT YELLOW GOLD stud EARRINGS, featuring striking ROUND CUT DIAMONDS and elegant EMERALD halos
Category

2010s American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

8.79 Carat Rose Cut Emerald and Diamond Earring
Located in Great Neck, NY
These stunning earrings feature 2 Pear Shape Rose Cut Emeralds, 4.39 Carats each, encircled in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 0.40 Carat Emerald and Diamond Cluster Earrings, circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
haloed by round brilliant diamonds. The emeralds are 0.20 carats each, and are surrounded by 0.16 carats
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Pear Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Pear Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold Diamond and Emerald Drop Earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vivid Green Colombian Emerald with Yellow and White diamond earrings
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Stunning pair of Colombian Emerald Earrings with a halo of Yellow and White Diamonds, all
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18KT White Gold Pear-Shaped Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
earring features a pear-shaped emerald weighing a combined 2.63 carats total weight, framed by a halo of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Green Emerald 1.15 Carat Yellow Gold Halo 1 Inch Long Leverback Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Earrings are a type of jewelry that features diamonds and emeralds set in a halo design around a hoop
Category

2010s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Fine Emerald and Diamond Stud Earrings 18 Karat 1.62 Carat Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
use the emerald earrings plain or with the diamond halos. This is a One of a Kind Unique Custom Made
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2010s Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.12 ct Diamond and Emerald Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
also surrounded by a halo of diamonds totaling 0.12 carats. This jewelry piece is offered in brand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Edwardian Emerald Diamond Silver Gold Teardrop Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
A spectacular pair of emerald and diamond earrings from the Edwardian (ca1910) era! These
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

3.60 Carat Oval Cut Emerald and Diamond Two Tone Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Trumbull, CT
Discover the elegance of these stunning oval-cut emerald earrings, beautifully crafted in 18K two
Category

2010s American Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Emerald Cut Diamond Drop Earrings, 2.17 carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
Elegant and versatile, these stunning diamond drop earrings showcase two GIA-certified dazzling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Emerald and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Cluster Drop Stud Earrings
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
are bright in colour. The halo of diamond surrounding this stone measure a total of 8pts per earring
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

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Emerald And Diamond Halo Earring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact emerald and diamond halo earring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, White Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 8 vintage editions and 61 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an emerald and diamond halo earring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating an emerald and diamond halo earring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Roman Malakov, OGI Ltd and Five Star Jewelry are consistently popular. An emerald cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and oval cut versions for sale. Most of our emerald and diamond halo earring for sale are for women, but there are 19 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Emerald And Diamond Halo Earring?

The price for an emerald and diamond halo earring starts at $563 and tops out at $330,000 with these earrings, on average, selling for $4,500.

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.