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Bochic “Capri” Ruby Rough Cut Emeralds Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ruby & Multi Rough Cut Emeralds Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby from Africa
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Eighteen Karat Gold Natural Rubies and Diamonds Contemporary Stud Earrings
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
, such as sapphires, emeralds, tanzanites, tourmalines, rose or lemon quartz, blue topazes, or red
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Earrings are available also with Blue Sapphires or Emeralds. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling...

Fendi Vintage Gripoix Logo F Ruby Emerald Lapis Crest Maltese Cross Earrings
By Fendi
Located in Wokingham, England
Fendi Vintage Gripoix Logo F Fendista Crest Maltese Cross Cabochon Emerald Sapphire Ruby Green Navy
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Handcraft Sapphires 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Emeralds weight 0.22 karat Rubies weight 0.33 karat Sapphires weight 14 karat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold,...

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings with Diamonds and Sapphires
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
, such as sapphires, emeralds, rubies, morganites. You can contact the artist to order them in white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings with Diamonds and Sapphires
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
other gemstones such as sapphires, emeralds, rubies, and morganites. You can contact the artist to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings with Diamonds and Sapphires
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
gems, such as sapphires, emeralds, rubies, morganites. You can contact the artist to order them in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold,...

Multi-Stone and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
, emeralds, rubies, and sapphires. The carved leaf designs in the gemstones add a touch of elegance and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

Morganites Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Earrings with Diamonds and Sapphires
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
as sapphires, emeralds, rubies, morganites. You can contact the artist to order them in white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Beryl, Morganite, Gold,...

14K Yellow Gold Pave Diamond and Burma Ruby Shepherd Hoop Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
deep emerald or sapphire gown, allowing the rubies to contrast vibrantly, or embrace monochromatic
Category

2010s American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. These Earrings are available also with Blue Sapphires or Rubies. All our Earrings have pins for pierced
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...

Art Deco Style White Diamond Peridot Ruby Yellow Gold Stud Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Earrings have 0.08 Carats of Rubies. These Earrings are available also with Emeralds or Blue Sapphires
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire,...

0.73 Carat Natural Untreated Ruby and Diamond Pierced Earrings Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Topaz Multi Gem Earrings Set In 18K Gold Silve
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Emeralds - 1 carat Natural Ruby - 1 carat Natural multi color sapphires - 1 carats Natural White Topaz
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Stud Earrings with Rubies and Amethysts
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
from a variety of gemstones including sapphires, rose tourmalines, indicolites, emeralds, blue topazes
Category

2010s German Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...

0.62 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Emerald 18K White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Classic 18k white gold dangle earrings set with 2 emerald cut Diamonds weighing 0.62 carats total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Transformer Stud Earrings with Rubies and Amethysts
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
from a variety of gemstones including sapphires, rose tourmalines, indicolites, emeralds, blue topazes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...

Art Deco Style White Brilliant Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Stud Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. These Earrings are available also with Emeralds or Blue Sapphires. All our Earrings have pins for
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Transformer Stud Earrings with Rubies and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
. They can be ordered with sapphires, rose tourmalines, indicolites, emeralds, blue topazes, green, lemon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold...

Art Deco Style White Diamond Round Cut Emerald Yellow Gold Stud Dangle Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Emeralds. These Earrings are available also with Blue Sapphires or Rubies. All our Earrings have pins for
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Earrings with Red Rubies and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary transformer drop stud earrings are made of 18 karat yellow gold with detachable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Etruscan-Style Drop Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These S.Georgios designer earrings are hand made from 18 Karat Yellow Gold and decorated with
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Dangle Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire,...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Etruscan Style Ruby Drop Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These S.Georgios designer drop earrings are hand made from 18 Karat Yellow Gold and decorated with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, E...

Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Topaz Multi Fancy Gem Earrings Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Topaz & Multi Fancy Gem Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Emeralds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Front Back Double Sided Ruby Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
18-karat gold & sterling silver, these stud earrings are set with 11.14 carats sparkling rubies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Front Back Double Sided Ruby Stud Earrings
Front Back Double Sided Ruby Stud Earrings
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Abundance Earrings in 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds, Emeralds And Pearls
By Alexia Gryllaki
Located in Athens, Ekali
, such as diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires and pearls embellish the jewelry only so as to highlight
Category

2010s Greek Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Goshwara Multi-Stone and Diamonds Necklace, Bracelet, Earrings and Brooch
Located in New York, NY
emeralds, rubies, and sapphires, with diamonds set in 18k white gold. The necklace is a statement piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

Serenity Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds, Rubies And Pearls
By Alexia Gryllaki
Located in Athens, Ekali
solid forms, elegant piping and intricate shapes. Gemstones, such as diamonds, emeralds, rubies
Category

2010s Greek Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Dangle Drop Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These S.Georgios designer earrings are hand made from 18 Karat Yellow Gold and decorated with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, E...

Art Nouveau Style Handcrafted Ruby Yellow Gold Lever-Back Dangle Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of Modern Round Cut Rubies. These Earrings are available also with Blue Sapphires or Emeralds
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Kt Pink Gold, Blue Sapphires and Diamonds Daisy Chandelier Earrings
Located in Cattolica, IT
in the centre. The length of these earrings is cm 6,20. Available also in pink sapphires, rubies
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

0.43 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Pierced Earrings Made in 18K Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Exquisite 1.70 Carat Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings – Luxury Yellow Gold Jewelry
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning 1.70 Carat Ruby Cushion Diamond Stud Earrings – Luxury Yellow and White Gold Jewelry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 1...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Etruscan-Style Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These S.Georgios designer Etruscan-style gorgeous earrings are hand made from 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamo...

Bochic “Orient” Ruby Multi Diamond Earrings Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & Multi Diamond Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Drop Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
background. These beautiful heart shape earrings feature 2 oval-cut and 2 brilliant-cut natural Emeralds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...

Art Nouveau Style Handcrafted Emerald Yellow Gold Lever-Back Dangle Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of Modern Round Cut Emeralds. These Earrings are available also with Rubies or Blue Sapphires
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Multi Gemstone Art Deco Style Drop Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
carats cushion shaped emeralds. The center emeralds are accentuated by French cut emeralds, sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Gold Chain Loop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
earring. See other gemstone options, emerald and blue sapphire. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Pearl and Emerald Tassel Dangle Earrings Diamonds 14k Yellow Gold Wedding Gift
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Pearl and Emerald Tassel Dangle Earrings Diamonds 14k Yellow Gold Wedding Gift Featuring delicate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Onna Musha Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds, Rubies And Pearls
By Alexia Gryllaki
Located in Athens, Ekali
solid forms, elegant piping and intricate shapes. Gemstones, such as diamonds, emeralds, rubies
Category

2010s Greek Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Emerald Garavelli Stud Earrings
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
, sapphires, rubies. Matching pendant available. GOLD grs : 2.97 Made in Italy
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Nourishment Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds, Emeralds, And Pearls
By Alexia Gryllaki
Located in Athens, Ekali
. Gemstones, such as diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires and pearls embellish the jewelry only so as to
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2010s Greek Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Gold Flower Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat gold, these beautiful stud earrings are hand set with 1.39 carats rubies & .48
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

0.83 Carat Natural Burmese Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings Made in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Style Handcrafted Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of Modern Round Cut Blue Sapphires. These Earrings are available also with Rubies or Emeralds
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Ruby Emerald Fuchsia Citrine Heart Round Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980s Arty Large Ruby Emerald Fuchsia Citrine Sapphire Red Green
Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

3.13 Carat Oval Cut Emerald and Diamond Hoop Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stylish and versatile style hoop earring showcasing oval cut 14 Emerald weighing 3.13 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.40 Carats Natural Zambian Emerald and Diamond Earrings Made in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Diamond and French Cut Emerald Stud Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby) is a specialty cut to surround the excellent emerald cut center diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
are available also with Blue Sapphires or Emeralds. These Earrings are available also in 9, 14 or 18K
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...

Yellow Gold Sapphires Contemporary Dimensional Earrings with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
another gems, such as sapphires, emeralds, rubies, morganites. You can contact the artist to order them
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold,...

Dangle Diamond Ruby White 14k Gold Earrings for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Earrings (Same Model with Emerald and Blue Sapphire Available) Diamond 56-0,18 ct
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2010s Swiss Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Real Zambian Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings Fine Jewelry 14k Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Real Zambian Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings Fine Jewelry 14k Solid White Gold The design begins
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Ruby Slice Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York City, NY
, along with diamond, sapphire, and emerald. Designed as elegant stud earrings, these timeless pieces sit
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Lilies Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds, Sapphires And Pearls
By Alexia Gryllaki
Located in Athens, Ekali
solid forms, elegant piping and intricate shapes. Gemstones, such as diamonds, emeralds, rubies
Category

2010s Greek Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

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Emerald Ruby And Sapphire Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of emerald ruby and sapphire earrings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 94 vintage editions and 42 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. The designs in our inventory of emerald ruby and sapphire earrings bearing Retro or Contemporary hallmarks are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by David Webb, Georgios Collections Inc and Royaal Stones Ltd are consistently popular. A selection of round cut, emerald cut and oval cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our emerald ruby and sapphire earrings for sale are for women, but there are 31 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Emerald Ruby And Sapphire Earrings?

Prices for emerald ruby and sapphire earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $163,000, while emerald ruby and sapphire earrings, on average, fetch $4,700.

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.