Old European Diamond Earrings Stud
Antique Early 1900s Italian Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Stud Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
20th Century Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s English Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Stud Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Aquamarine, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s British Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Victorian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Stud Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Peridot, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond,...
Vintage 1950s British Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Italian Victorian Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Victorian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s European Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Silver
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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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 Stud-earrings for You
Stud earrings have a unique and rich cultural history. Though their design has evolved, vintage stud earrings are still a classic jewelry style.
Stud earrings are frequently dated back over 7,000 years to Asia, where they were worn mostly by upper-class men to indicate their wealth and status. Although earrings sometimes fell out of favor over the years — such as when ear piercing was prohibited by the Catholic Church in the 13th century — they’ve remained one of the most enduring forms of body modification.
When diamond jewelry gained prominence in the 19th century, thanks to prosperity in Europe and the United States as well as the greater accessibility of gemstones, studs adorned with fine diamonds became popular. Screw-back earrings debuted in the late 19th century and allowed people without pierced ears to don the embellishment. Stud earrings became especially popular in the 1960s.
Stud earrings are simple and usually small in size, making them lightweight and easy to wear. Unlike other earrings, stud earrings have a floating appearance. They are often made with a single gemstone, such as a sapphire or emerald, and a straight post that goes through the ear, typically with a rubber or metal backing to hold it in place.
Today, stud earrings accentuate outfits with a casual, elegant style, adding a bit of glam to any ensemble. Find an eclectic array of stud earrings on 1stDibs.
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