European Diamond Earring
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Platinum
2010s European Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s European Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s European Art Deco Stud Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, Rhodium, 18k Gold, Gold...
Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Plat...
Antique Early 1900s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s European Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1930s French Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century European Artisan Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s European Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s European Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s European Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century European Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s European Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s European Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s European Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s European Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1990s European Artisan Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s European Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Zircon, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Russian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Dangle Earrings
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s European Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s European Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s European Romantic Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s European Retro Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Gold
Antique 1880s European Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
2010s European Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s European Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s European Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
2010s European Artisan Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s European Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
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European Diamond Earring For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a European Diamond Earring?
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 rings, vintage 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.
- What is a European cut diamond?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021European cut diamonds were most popular from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century. They're quite brilliant in terms of shine quality and feature a large culet,small table and round shape.
- What is an old European diamond?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An old European diamond is one that features an Old European gemstone cut. This type of cut became popular during the Art Deco period and has a round shape with 58 central facets. You'll find a variety of European cut diamond gemstone jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023How old an old European-cut diamond is varies. The old European cut is a precursor to the modern round brilliant cut. The stone appears circular when looked at from the top (because of its low table or largest facet) and has a high crown (the part above the middle of the stone) with larger facets. The tip of the stone, or the culet, is flat instead of pointed. This style was used predominantly in the 19th century, hence the name. It is best to consult a certified appraiser for assistance with dating and identifying antique jewelry. On 1stDibs, find a variety of European-cut diamond jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Yes, old European cut diamonds can be worth more than many other cut diamonds as they are not produced anymore. This cut was developed and popularized between the years 1890 and 1930 and is likely to be found in an antique ring belonging to this period and featuring a round-cut diamond.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Although old European cut diamonds are often priced lower than modern cuts, due to scarcity, they can sometimes be more valuable than modern cut diamonds.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jewelry makers stopped using the old European cut for diamond and other gemstone jewelry around 1930. The style was common during the Art Deco period, but the brilliant cut became popular in the years that followed. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Old European cut diamond gemstone jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023There is no single best diamond for earrings. Brilliant cuts can provide sparkle that draws the eye and adds glamor to materials, while step-cut styles emphasize the color and clarity of high-quality gemstones. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of diamond earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023Yes, you can wear pearl earrings with diamond earrings if you wish. One way to tie the look together is to choose pearl and diamond earrings with matching settings. For example, you can pair platinum diamond and pearl earrings or yellow gold diamond and pearl earrings. Shop a large assortment of earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023There is no single type of diamond earring that shines the most. How much sparkle a diamond earring has depends on the gemstone's cut. Generally, brilliant cuts like the round, pear, marquise, oval, heart, radiant and princess show off the most sparkle and shine. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of diamond earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023What diamond earrings symbolize is largely a matter of personal interpretation. Some people associate diamonds with true love, making earrings set with the gemstones a romantic gift. Diamonds are also the birthstone for April and may be worn to represent a person’s birthday. On 1stDibs, find a collection of diamond earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023The best diamond for earrings is one that appeals to you and suits your budget. When set in earrings, many diamond cuts look attractive, such as the brilliant round, the oval, the pear, the princess, the emerald and the cushion. When considering color, keep the setting in mind. With yellow or rose gold, diamonds rated I through K or better can be ideal, depending on the size, while platinum and rose gold will nicely offset diamonds rated H through J or better. Because you rarely view diamond earrings up close, inclusions are difficult to spot. As a result, most experts recommend choosing SI1 clarity or higher. Explore a large selection of diamond earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024Yes, you can try to tell when diamond earrings are fake through various tests. One of the simplest and safest for jewelry is the breath test, where you breathe on the earrings and watch to see how quickly the fog clears. The condensation will usually disappear more quickly from a genuine diamond. Because it can be difficult to determine a real diamond from a synthetic one through sight and basic at-home tests, most experts recommend consulting a jeweler, an experienced dealer or an appraiser. Shop a variety of diamond earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023One way to know if diamond earrings are real is to try the fog test. To do so, breathe on the earrings, and then look to see how long the fog created by your breath lasts. On real diamonds, the fog clears quickly. While this test can provide fairly accurate results, experts generally agree that the best way to authenticate diamond jewelry is to enlist the services of an experienced jeweler, jewelry dealer or appraiser. They can examine your jewelry thoroughly to give you a definitive answer as to whether or not it's real. Shop a diverse assortment of diamond earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023The four Cs for diamond earrings are cut, color, clarity and carats. The cut refers to the number of facets and their arrangement, which affect a diamond's shape and sparkle. Color means whether diamonds have a noticeable yellow tint; completely clear diamonds are the rarest. Clarity is whether a diamond has any inclusions or imperfections, and carats describe the weight or size of the diamonds. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of diamond earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023The most popular diamond earring shape can vary from season to season based on trends. However, some shapes have timeless appeal and always remain in style. Examples include stud earrings in brilliant round, oval and princess cuts. Explore a large selection of diamond earrings from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, diamond hoop earrings can be in style. The choice to wear diamond hoop earrings is really a matter of personal preference.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023Generally, a good rating for diamond earrings is SI2 and above for clarity and H or above for color. Diamond earrings with these ratings will appear eye-clean, meaning any imperfections and inclusions will be difficult to spot with the naked eye. The diamond's color is also likely to appear clear in its setting. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of diamond earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024Yes, diamond earrings can be a good gift. Since there are many different types available, you can find diamond-set earrings to suit nearly every taste. To select a gift they'll love, think about the types of jewelry they usually wear. Diamond studs or small hoops featuring diamonds can be a good option for everyday wear, while dramatic diamond dangles can be an attractive accessory for special occasions. Shop a wide variety of diamond earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023Yes, it can be good to wear diamond earrings. Diamonds are a visually appealing gemstone, and their popularity means that you can find them on many different types of earrings, from dainty studs to swingy dangles to classic hoops to dramatic chandeliers. Rated at the top of the Mohs scale, diamonds are also hard and can hold up to the effects of regular wear. Shop a wide range of diamond earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The cost of a diamond earring varies based on a number of factors. The price of diamond earrings largely depends on its caratage. Other factors that influence the price include, cut, clarity, condition, and craftsmanship. On 1stDibs.com, you can purchase a diamond earring starting at $83.
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