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Halo Interchangeable Diamond, Emerald Ruby Earring Set with Ring
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind Interchangeable earring diamond set which is accompanied with a timeless triple halo
Category

2010s American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

2.41 Carats Emerald Cut Colombian Muzo Emerald with Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of stud earrings showcases two emerald cut Colombian Muzo Emerald weighing a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1.01 Carats Total Oval Cut Emerald and Diamond Halo Dangle Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Simple but elegant 18k white gold dangle earrings set with 2 oval cut green emeralds weighing 1.01
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby Stud Earrings w Emerald Cut Rubies and Diamond Halo Earrings, Yellow Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
These ruby and diamond earrings are adorable as a post earring and looks great as a second or third
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round Natural Emerald Stud Earrings 0.50 Carats with Halo Diamonds and Pushbacks
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K white gold stud earrings with 24 round natural diamonds weighing 0.36 carat total and two round
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pear-Shaped Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Milgrain Halo Earrings
Located in New York, NY
emeralds. The colorful center stones are brought to life by 0.50 carats of white diamonds, set in single
Category

2010s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

GIA Certified 4 Carat Emerald Cut Halo Platinum Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Dangle Pavé Earrings in 18K White Gold Featuring matched emerald-cut center diamonds of exceptional
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Gin Grace 14K Luminous Opal Emerald Earrings with Tsavorite and Diamond Halo
Located in New York, NY
carat total), creating a dazzling halo of sparkle and sophistication. These earrings are a bold yet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Oval Cut Emerald and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
the center of each design. Surrounding the emeralds is a radiant halo of bright white diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.87tcw Teardrop Emerald Diamond Halo Earrings 14K Pear Emerald Studs Real
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured here is a stunning set of natural pear shape emerald & VS diamond stud earrings in fine
Category

2010s Zambian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Round Cut Diamond and Emerald Halo Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These stunning diamond and emerald earrings feature an Art Deco design, centered with a round cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.02 Carats Total Emerald Cut Green Emerald Round Diamond Halo Dangle Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Both earrings showcase a very fine emerald cut green emerald weighing 1.02 carats total, set in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Halo Diamonds and Emeralds Earrings 4/5 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
These classic stud earrings feature a 0.80-carat total weight of Oval Shape Green Emerald in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Halo Diamonds and Emeralds Earrings 4/5 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
These classic stud earrings feature a 0.80-carat total weight of Oval Shape Green Emerald in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Statement Oval Emerald and Diamond Halo Chandelier Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold. Each earring showcases a captivating arrangement of lush green emeralds totaling 5.63 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Halo Diamond Earrings 1 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
These delicate earrings feature two emerald shaped diamonds that are approximately 0.60-carat total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Halo Diamond Earrings 1 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
These delicate earrings feature two emerald shaped diamonds that are approximately 0.60-carat total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Emerald Halo Diamond Earrings 1 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
These delicate earrings feature two emerald shaped diamonds that are approximately 0.60-carat total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Emerald Halo Diamond Earrings 1 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
These delicate earrings feature two emerald shaped diamonds that are approximately 0.60-carat total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

2.31tcw 14K Oval Emerald Diamond Halo Earrings Dark Green Emerald Prong Set
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elevate your elegance with our exquisite emerald and diamond stud earrings. Featuring 1.96-carats
Category

2010s Zambian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 18k White Gold Diamond Halo Emerald Cut Natural Emerald Stud Earrings
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Diamond Halo Emerald Cut Natural Emerald Stud Earrings in 18K Gold to make a statement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

1.75 Carat Bright Green Oval Emerald Diamond Halo Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Green oval emeralds with a halo of round full cut diamonds, in 18k white gold. 28 round full cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

14.00 Carat Opal Emerald Diamond Halo Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
round cut emeralds and 70 round cut diamond halos. Set in 14k yellow and white gold with 12 round
Category

Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Emerald and Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings Description: Elegant and timeless, these drop earrings
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Elegant Emerald and Sapphire Drop Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold with Diamond Halo
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
earring features a vibrant combination of a round-cut emerald and a pear-shaped sapphire, totaling 1.2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Emerald and Diamond Marquise Drop Earrings
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Each of these elegant earrings is composed of a trio of emerald marquise, surrounded by a diamond
Category

2010s North American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

8.35ct Natural Oval Emeralds Diamond Dangle Earrings 18kt Halo Cluster
Located in New York, NY
Halo cluster dangle earrings 8.35 carat natural oval cut emeralds. Full cut brilliant clean
Category

2010s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.30ct Emerald 2.30ct Diamond Halo Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bucharest, Romania
These breathtaking 4.30ct emerald stud earrings are surrounded by a dazzling 2.30ct halo of white
Category

2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

0.40 Carat Halo Solitaire Round Brilliant Cluster 18k Gold Stud Diamond Earrings
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Elegant and eye catching 0.40 Carat Halo Solitaire Cluster earrings set with white colour G and an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Ballerina Halo Interchangeable Diamond, Ruby Emerald Earring Set
Located in New York, NY
Interchangeable Double Halo Ballerina style pair of diamond earrings 4.66 Carat total diamond
Category

2010s American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

GIA Cert Ballerina Halo Interchangeable Diamond, Emerald Ruby Earring Set
Located in New York, NY
Interchangeable Double Halo Ballerina style pair of diamond earrings 4.66 Carat total diamond
Category

2010s American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

1.20 Carats Total Round Cut Green Emerald and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple and versatile pair of stud earrings showcasing 1.20 carats total round cut green emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.92 Carat Three-Tier Pear Shape Sapphire Drop Earring with Diamond Halo ref590
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
1.53 ct, including halos, princess cut, and diamond accent on hoop setting. A similar earring style is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

【Jādora】Emerald Halo Aurora South Sea Pearl Diamond Statement Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Sea Pearl, Akoay Pearl, Natural Diamond, Emerald, and 18k Gold Dimensions Earring Length 2.8 cm Pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Emerald, Pearl, White Gold

Roman Malakov 1.37 Carat Total Green Emerald and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic pair of stud earrings in a floral-motif design showcasing oval cut green emeralds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 1.52 Carats Total Green Emerald and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic pair of stud earrings in a floral-motif design showcasing oval cut green emeralds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Emerald Halo Cluster Earrings
Located in New York, NY
. At the heart of each earring lies an emerald-cut diamond, renowned for its elongated shape and
Category

20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Round Cut Emerald and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings in Solid 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Round Cut Emerald and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings in 18K Gold to make a statement with your look
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Emerald Lever-Back Drop Halo Earrings in Platinum
Located in Bloomington, MN
Emerald Lever-Back Drop Halo Earrings in Platinum These earrings are crafted in platinum and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Classic 1 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings in 18k White Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Shop these 0.79 carat emerald cut natural emerald and diamond halo stud earrings in 18k white gold
Category

2010s North American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold

Certified 3.82Ct Oval Emerald and Diamond Halo Drop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
round brilliant-cut diamonds in a dazzling halo design. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the emeralds are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Octagon Emerald Gemstone Diamond Curved Halo Stud Earrings 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
These Octagon Emerald Gemstone Diamond Curved Halo 18k Yellow Gold Stud Earrings features octagon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Octagon Emerald Gemstone Diamond Curved Halo Stud Earrings 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
These Octagon Emerald Gemstone Diamond Curved Halo 18k Yellow Gold Stud Earrings features octagon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

1.6 Carat Sapphire Round Mosaic Earrings with Diamond Halo in 18k White ref170
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
Radiant and refined, these sapphire cluster earrings with a diamond halo bring together timeless
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.7 Carat Oval Sapphire Drop Earrings with 1.51 Ct Diamond Double Halo ref630
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
. Surrounding the center gem is a brilliant double halo of sparkling diamonds, expertly set to enhance the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Halo Diamonds and Emeralds Earrings 1 1/2 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
These classic stud earrings feature a 1.50-carat total weight of Oval Shape Green Emerald in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Halo Diamonds and Emeralds Earrings 1 1/2 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
These classic stud earrings feature a 1.50-carat total weight of Oval Shape Green Emerald in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Green Oval Cut Emerald and Diamond Halo Stud Post Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
illuminating diamonds making a statement. Oval Cut Emerald and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings in 14K gold. Embrace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Oval Green Emerald and Double Diamond Halo Stud Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
by a dazzling double halo of brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing a total of 1.58 carats. The rich
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

10K White Gold 5x3 MM Oval Green Emerald and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
earring, a captivating natural green emerald, set in a classic 4 prong setting, glows warmly, its 5x3 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, White Gold

Exquisite 0.30ct Emerald Diamond Halo Stud Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
These refined stud earrings feature 2 oval-cut emeralds (0.22ct total) in a lush green hue
Category

2010s Singaporean Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Emerald and Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have an excellently crafted pair of emerald and diamond cluster earrings from the early
Category

Antique 19th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 15k Gold

Juliette Wooten Emerald Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Halo Dangle Earrings
By JULIETTE CO
Located in Sanford, FL
. EMERALD EARRINGS TOTAL CTW 17 CT TOTAL DIAMOND CTW 1.2 CT EARRINGS 38 x 22 MM METAL 14K YELLOW GOLD
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Halo Earrings Asscher-Inspired 0.47 Inch
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
glow. These Asscher-style halo emerald earrings bring a luxe, editorial look inspired by today’s top
Category

2010s American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

AGL 29.15 cts Cushion Emerald Halo Diamond Earrings 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
AGL Certified Cushion Shaped Emerald Halo Diamond Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold Large Emerald and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.