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GIA Pear Shape Diamond Emerald Sapphire Art Deco Style Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Extraordinary GIA certified pear shape diamond with emerald and sapphire Art Deco inspired earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

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

GIA Pear Shape Diamond Emerald Sapphire Art Deco Style Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Extraordinary GIA certified pear shape diamond with emerald and sapphire Art Deco inspired earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

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

7.75 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Pave Frame Drop Earrings EGL Certified
Located in New York, NY
A lovely pair of 18k white gold drop earrings feature two emerald-cut diamonds prong set in a pave
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stunning 18K White Gold Halo Earrings with 1.11 Ct Natural Diamonds, GIA Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
One of a kind Asher cut and bullets diamonds mounted in a Drop earrings with halo diamonds around
Category

2010s Israeli Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Moon Stones and Black Diamond Earring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
adularescence. . These moonstones are an impressive size, set in a dazzling black diamonds halo flanked with 2
Category

2010s Hong Kong Drop Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century 21.90 Carats Mughal Carved Emerald Diamond Pearl Platinum Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cluster ear-clips are designed to feature Mughal carved emerald with a half halo of marquise and
Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Plat...

9 Carat Zambian Emerald and 1.01 Carat Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
The Emerald and Diamond Earring Kam exudes elegance and sophistication, making it the perfect
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Goshwara 18 Karat White Gold Rock Crystal and Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in Troy, MI
Crystal Quartz surrounded by 0.42 Cttw fine diamonds in the halo & huggy hoops. Diamond huggy hoops can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA certified Natural White Diamonds and Yellow Diamond Earrings in 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Beautiful stud earrings with GIA-certified Natural white diamonds with a halo of Natural Fancy
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Starburst Tanzanite and Natural Diamond Earrings in Solid 14K Gold EM 8x6mm
Located in Columbus, OH
earrings, encircled by a dazzling halo of earth-mined diamonds in mixed shapes. Set in solid 14K yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Diamond Ballerina Earclips in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
approximately 2.16 carats and 2.23 carats resepctively. The lively coloured emeralds are haloed by 56 tapered
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Green Russalite Diamond Earrings 5.25 Carat Russalite and Diamond-Both Natural
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
These 14 karat yellow gold halo earrings are absolutely stunning! The bright green color of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified White Diamond Argyle Pink Diamond 18K Gold Stud Earrings
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These spectacular earrings feature excellent quality Emerald-cut White diamonds at their forefront
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

GIA Certified White Diamond Earrings with rare Pink diamonds set in 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamonds set in style. A classic and beautiful pair of white diamond earrings, with a halo of rare
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified White Diamond Argyle Pink Diamond 18K Gold Stud Earrings
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
these glamorous 18K gold earrings. Featuring dazzling Emerald-cut White Diamonds, surrounded halos of
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.14 Ct Diamond and Ruby Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
ruby is accented with a halo of round-cut diamonds, for a total of 1.40 carats of rubies and 0.14
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 0.14 Ct Diamond and Sapphire Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
. The sapphire is accented with a halo of small round-cut diamonds, for a total of 1.40 carats of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.14 Ct Diamond and Sapphire Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
sapphire is accented with a halo of small round-cut diamonds, for a total of 1.40 carats of sapphires and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

18K White Gold 2.0ct Diamond Drop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
downward until the finale: an emerald-cut diamond surrounded in a luminous halo of rounds.Offered brand new
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Messika Joy 18k White Gold Diamond Long Drop Earrings 2.04cttw
Located in New York, NY
Messika earrings from the Joy Collection. 18K white gold. Prong-set emerald cuts with a diamond
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Estate Aquamarine Diamond Earrings 18K Yellow Gold Clip On Earrings ~21.28CTW
Located in Fairfield, CT
Estate Aquamarine Diamond Earrings 18K Yellow Gold Clip On Earrings ~21.28CTW These clip-on
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Goshwara “Gossip” Moon Quartz Diamond Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in Troy, MI
Earrings center around emerald cut moon quartz, accented with a halo of diamonds and crafted in 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold

Fascinating 2.48ct Diamonds Dangling Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
diamonds and a dazzling halo of brilliance. Featuring two captivating emerald cut diamonds, totaling 2.10
Category

2010s Israeli Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Beautiful 18k White Gold Earrings with 0.93 Ct Natural Diamonds, GIA Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Emerald cut Diamond Halo Earrings in 18K White Gold with GIA Certificates. -2 diamond main stones
Category

2010s Singaporean Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Yellow Diamond White Diamond 18K Gold Stud Earrings
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These classic earrings feature lustrous cushion-shaped Yellow diamonds at the centre of the design
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

GIA Certified White Diamond Argyle Pink Diamond 18K Detachable Drop Earrings
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These gorgeous detachable earrings feature excellent quality pear-shaped White diamonds at their
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

GIA Certified White Diamond Argyle Pink Diamond 18K Gold Drop Earrings
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These unique earrings feature glistening GIA certified heart-shaped White Diamonds at the forefront
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Gia Certified Yellow Diamond 18K Gold Stud Earrings
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These intricate earrings feature beautiful square-radiant-cut Yellow diamonds with halos of
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Gia Certified Yellow Diamond 18K Gold Stud Earrings
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
delicate scintillating marquise-shaped white diamond halo. These earrings are a contemporary classic and
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Gia Certified Yellow Diamond 18k Gold Drop Earrings
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These magnificent earrings feature luscious oval-shaped Yellow diamonds with halos of sparkling
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Gia Certified Yellow Diamond 18k Gold Drop Earrings
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These spectacular earrings feature excellent quality pear-shaped Yellow diamonds at their forefront
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Art Deco Inspired Sapphire Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An affordable pair of Art Deco style diamond stud earrings. The sizzling, 1/2 carat total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified White Diamond Argyle Pink Diamond 18K Gold Stud Earrings
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These striking earrings feature exceptional quality pear-shaped White diamonds at their center, set
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Yellow Diamond 18K Gold Stud Earrings
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These classic earrings feature lustrous Oval-shaped Yellow diamonds at the centre of the design
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Yellow Diamond 18K Gold Drop Earrings
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These spectacular earrings feature excellent quality Heart-shape Yellow diamonds at their forefront
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Diamond Illusion Set Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Drop Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These stunning earrings truly encapsulate the spirit of the Art Deco era, featuring an illusion set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Lever Back Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
halo of brilliant diamonds and framed in elegant French-cut sapphires that echo vintage sophistication
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Certified Vivid Color Natural Tanzanite Beaded Dangle Drop Earrings In 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
crafted in 18 karat white gold with two beaded genuine tanzanite with emerald, a diamond studded halo and
Category

2010s Tanzanian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Tanzanite, 18k Gold

0.96 Carat Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A gorgeous Halo Ring featuring a 0.965 Carat Colombian Emerald and 0.69 Carats of Diamond Accents
Category

2010s Japanese Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

0.61 Carat Emerald and Marquise Diamond Halo Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning Halo Ring featuring a 0.61 Carat Emerald and 0.54 Carats of Diamond Accents set in
Category

2010s Japanese Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

0.52 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning Halo Engagement Ring featuring a 0.52 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.26 Carats of Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

0.48 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning Halo Ring featuring a 0.48 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.81 Carats of Diamond Accents set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

0.645 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning Halo Engagement Ring featuring a 0.645 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.54 Carats of Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

0.93 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 0.93 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.12 Carats of Diamond Accents set in
Category

20th Century Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

0.72 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 0.72 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.26 Carats of Diamond Accents set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1.64 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 1.64 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.77 Carats of Diamond Accents set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

0.94 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning Engagement ring featuring a 0.94 Carat, Natural, Emerald and 1.28 Carats of Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Victorian Suite of Interchangeable Ear Studs
Located in Canterbury, England
significant rarity, this suite comprises: approx 1cm Diamond halo surrounds of est. 1ct with the the following
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold

0.85 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning halo engagement ring featuring a 0.85 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.93 Carats of Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

2.24 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning Engagement Ring featuring a 2.24 Carat Natural Emerald and 1.17 Carats of Diamond
Category

2010s Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1.04 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning Halo Engagement Ring featuring a 1.04 Carat Natural Emerald and 1.37 Carats of Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1.36 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 1.36 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.81 Carats of Diamond Accents set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1.05 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 1.05 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.67 Carats of Diamond Accents set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1.93 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 1.93 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.36 Carats of Diamond Accents set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1.00 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 1.00 Carat Natural Emerald and 1.43 Carats of Diamond Accents set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

0.76 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Double Halo Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 0.76 Carat Natural Emerald and 1.16 Carats of Diamond Accents set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

0.65 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Double Halo Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 0.652 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.61 Carats of Diamond Accents set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

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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.