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Large Size Diamond Flower Stud Earrings 0.56 Carats 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Large 18 karat yellow gold flower stud earrings featuring 8 round brilliants weighing 0.56 carats
Category

2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
With these exquisite yellow-gold diamond flower earrings, style and glamour are in the spotlight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1.80 Carat Diamond Gold Flower Branch Earrings
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Unusual Earrings The earrings are 18K White & Yellow Gold There are 0.70 Carats In White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, W...

2.50 Carat Diamond Gold Flower Branch Earrings
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Unusual Earrings The earrings are 18K White & Yellow Gold. The earrings have 2.50 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, W...

Syna Yellow Gold Flower Diamond Earrings
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Diamonds 1 carat approx. French wire for pierced ears Enhance your
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stunning Large Paloma Picasso style open design flower earrings featuring a diamond "X" in the
Category

Late 20th Century More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Flower Earrings
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
These brilliant emerald and diamond flower earrings are made in 14k yellow gold and look like they
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

18K White Gold Yellow Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Yellow Diamond Flower Earrings 18K White Gold - 4.33 GM Yellow Diamonds - 0.30 CT
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Arabesque Flower Earrings
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Diamond Arabesque Flower Earrings, These came from ornamental ironwork inspiration
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Flower Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
-crafted with 18 karat yellow gold and 0.80 carat of brilliant diamonds, these earrings exude beauty and
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold and Diamonds Flower Earrings
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, these earrings boast 0.45 carats of sparkling diamonds and secure with
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Elegant earrings in 18 kt yellow gold structure mounted with a central diamond. These earrings were
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Flower Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Diamonds 0.30 carat approx. 18kyg butterfly backs Can be worn at
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Flower Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
These limited edition Candy Blue Topaz & Diamond Earrings are crafted in a beautiful 18kyg gold, hand
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

HRD Certified Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The HRD Certified Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Earrings are a stunning example of fine jewelry
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Flower Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Diamonds 0.20 carat approx. 18kyg butterfly backs Glisten and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rock Crystal Flower Flawless Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
By CF goldundsilberschmiede
Located in Loßburg, DE
A pair of diamond earrings in 14 carat yellow gold form the design center of the rock crystal
Category

2010s German Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Stud Earrings #23968
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Flower Stud Earrings- These lovely 18K gold floral earrings are each
Category

20th Century Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Diamond Flower Stud Earrings
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
A joyful expression of natural beauty, these yellow diamond flower drop earrings bloom with warmth
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Bulgari Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Flower Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Elevate your jewelry collection with these exquisite Bulgari Sapphire and Diamond Flower Earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Natural Diamond Flower Dangle Earring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond Flower Dangle Earring 14K Yellow Gold Expensive Earring Mom Gift Light weight can
Category

2010s Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Earrings with Interchangeable Inserts
Located in Boone, NC
Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Earrings with Interchangeable gemstone inserts. Crafted in luxurious 18k
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Fan Flower Earrings
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Fan Flower Earrings, Tiffany designer, Thomas Kurilla created this
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Flower Earrings These stunning Ruby Diamond Flower Earrings are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Yellow Sapphire Flower Earrings - Titanium, Gold Diamonds
By Estaa
Located in Mumbai, IN
The Pink and Yellow Sapphire Flower Earrings from the Titanium collection combine elegance and
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, Titanium, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond And Gold Flower Studs Earrings In Yellow Gold.
Located in New York, NY
. Handcrafted in gleaming yellow gold ,the intricate flower design is brought to life by a constellation of fine
Category

Early 2000s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Jardin Flower Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
karat yellow gold, these earrings sparkle brightly with a total diamond weight of approximately 0.80
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Mogul Flower Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
exquisite statement of luxury and refinement. Crafted with 18 karat yellow gold, each earring features a
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Hoop Earring Flower Drop Earring Gold Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Hoop Earring Flower Drop Earring Gold Gift. Base Metal Yellow
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Flower Earrings, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Florette Stud Earrings
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
These stunning 14k yellow gold flower stud earrings dripping with diamonds provide a look that is
Category

2010s American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1.0 Carat Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
collection, these 14k yellow gold earrings boast an impressive 1.0 carat total weight of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Love Flower Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Diamonds 1.10 carats approx. French wire for pierced ears About
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Amethyst Flower Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Amethyst 4 carats approx. Diamonds 0.10 carat approx. French wire
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Citrine Flower Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Citrine 2 carats approx. Diamonds 0.03 carat approx. Post backs for
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Flower Earrings
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Emerald 1 carat approx. Diamonds 1.30 carats approx. Post backs for
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Platinum Flower Earrings with Entremblant Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Flower Earrings with Entremblant Diamonds These stunning 18K yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Maz Flower Cluster Earrings 14k Peridot Diamond Earrings Yellow Gold ~12.32ctw
By Maz
Located in Fairfield, CT
Maz Flower Cluster Earrings 14k Peridot Diamond Earrings Yellow Gold ~12.32ctw These vibrant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Flower of Life Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Flower of life motif Diamonds 0.20 ct approx Limited edition These
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Flower of Life Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Flower of life motif Diamonds 0.05 carat approx. Limited edition
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exquisite 14K Yellow Gold Peridot Flower Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Awaken your style with our 14K yellow gold peridot flower earrings, a verdant delight blooming with
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exquisite 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst Flower Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Bloom into royal elegance with our 14K yellow gold amethyst flower earrings, a floral fantasy
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luca Carati 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Earrings 0.99Cttw
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pair of estate earrings is finely crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, made in the shape
Category

2010s Italian Modernist Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Ambrosi White Yellow Diamond Flower Earrings
By Ambrosi
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful flower earrings created by the Italian jeweler Ambrosi. Embellished with round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Earrings

Materials

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

Exquisite 14K Yellow Gold Peridot Flower Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
natural beauty and timeless elegance. Crafted in warm 14K yellow gold, each earring showcases a radiant
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Garnet Flower Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Unleash passionate elegance with our 14K yellow gold garnet flower earrings, a romantic bloom
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.50 Carat Diamond Flower Stud Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Experience the enchantment of these romantic floral stud earrings, crafted in 18K yellow gold
Category

2010s American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Two Tone Diamond and Yellow Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
White Gold Diamond and Yellow Diamond Flower Earrings Measurements: 1.9 inches long, .60 inches wide
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Memento All Diamond Flower Stud Earring in Yellow Gold
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
. Flower diameter 10 mm. Earrings, pendants and rings with the same motif are available. This collection
Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sofragem 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Earrings
By Sofragem
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Sofragem 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Earrings Set with round diamonds; estimated total weight is
Category

Early 2000s Thai Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

DIOR Rare Vintage Diamond Flower Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
By Christian Dior
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Designer: DIOR Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 2.7 Grams Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral Diamond Gold Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Coral diamond gold flower earrings; marked 750, 798 NA Petals of corals, round-cut diamonds of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Claris-A 18-Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Flower Earrings
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This refined pair of earrings crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, designed as stylized flowers set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Amethyst Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Stud Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat yellow gold. These charming earrings feature a modern
Category

Antique 1670s French Retro More Earrings

Materials

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

14KT Yellow Gold Pear Ruby and Diamond Open Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These elegant 14KT yellow gold earrings feature pear-shaped rubies totaling 2.25 carats, arranged
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Floral Stud Earrings 0.70 Carats 14 Karat Yellow Gold G-H SI1 3 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Delicately crafted in 14 karat gold, these elegant flower-shaped earrings feature 224 round
Category

2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Vintage Style Floral Flower 14K Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
brilliant cut diamonds. 14K Yellow Gold. The earrings measure: Earrings Information Width: 14 mm. Length: 15
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18KT Yellow Gold Diamond Drop Earrings with Flower Cluster Design
Located in New York, NY
These elegant 18KT yellow gold earrings offer a charming blend of classic sparkle and floral
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Flower Yellow Diamond Gold Earring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the flower yellow diamond gold earring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, yellow gold and 18k gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 1645 vintage editions and 2192 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a flower yellow diamond gold earring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 carat and 1 carat versions are of considerable interest. Creating a flower yellow diamond gold earring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Polya Medvedeva Jewellery, Luigi Ferrara and Van Cleef Arpels are consistently popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and mixed cut versions for sale. Most of our flower yellow diamond gold earring for sale are for women, but there are 949 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Flower Yellow Diamond Gold Earring?

Prices for a flower yellow diamond gold earring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $1,046,250, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,891.

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.

Questions About Flower Yellow Diamond Gold Earring
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Whether white gold or yellow gold is better for diamond earrings is a matter of personal preference. Due to its cool color, white gold will blend in with diamonds and keep the eye focused on the gemstones. Yellow gold will add warm color to earrings and make a bold contrast with the diamonds. Explore a large collection of diamond earrings on 1stDibs.