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Antique Platinum 14k Gold 9.2mm Pearl 2.30ctw Old Mine Cut Diamond Halo Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (20) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds
Category

Antique 19th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Dark Brown Silver Pearls Black Brown Diamonds Halo 14K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
intricate floral clusters, each earring is adorned with a central pearl surrounded by shimmering diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Freshwater Pearl with Diamond Black Onyx Halo Set Stud 14K Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Timeless pearl with diamond and onyx halo earrings. This elegant design features pearls surrounded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Mother of Pearl Clover Cognac Silver White Diamonds Halo Drop 14k Gold Earrings
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Mother of Pearl Clover Cognac Silver White Diamonds Halo Drop 14K Gold Earrings 14 Karat Yellow
Category

2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Large Mabe Pearl Diamond Halo Twisted Wire Work Button Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
desired. These very attractive pearls are adorned with a round brilliant cut diamond halo, totaling
Category

Vintage 1970s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18KT White Gold South Sea Pearl and Diamond Chain Halo Earrings
Located in New York, NY
chain in 18KT white gold. The pearls are surrounded by a halo of diamonds, totaling 1.74 carats, with G
Category

2010s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

10K White Gold 4.5mm Cultured Freshwater Pearl 1/7ct Diamond Halo Stud Earring
Located in New York, NY
cultured Chinese freshwater pearls nestled in a shimmering halo of natural white diamonds. Each lustrous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 10k Gold

【Crown Radiance】AAAA Golden South Sea Pearl Halo Dome Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Information Origin Japan Material South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, and Natural Diamond Dimensions Earrings Diameter
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Deco White Round South Sea Pearl Pave Diamond Halo White Gold Hinge Earrings
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Art Deco White Round South Sea Pearl Pave Diamond Halo White Gold Hinge Earrings Edwardian + Art
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

【Sculpted Geometry】Teardrop Halo Aurora South Sea Pearl Evening Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Modern minimalism meets timeless luxury in the Teardrop Halo Aurora South Sea Pearl Evening
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

Platinum 12.65mm Pearl 3.20ctw Pear Marquise Diamond Halo Clip On Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Shape - Nice White Color - Nice Luster - 12.65mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold, Platinum

【Crown Radiance】AAAA Golden South Sea Pearl Halo Dome Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Dimensions Earrings Diameter 1.8 cm Pearl Shaped: Round Size: 12 mm Quality: AAAA Nacre: Very
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Emerald, 18k Gold

18k Gold 8mm Pearl w/ 0.75ctw Diamond Halo Octagon Shape Screw On Stud Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Button Round Shape - White w/ Pink Overtone Color
Category

20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage Estate 18K White Gold Diamond Halo and Pearl Clip On Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate 18K White Gold Diamond Halo and Pearl Clip On Earrings. These gorgeous
Category

Vintage 1970s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

South Sea White Pearl Diamond Halo Pave 14 Karat White Gold Hook Drop Earrings
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
cts Diamonds 14K White Gold Fish Hook Earrings
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 14k Gold

18k Yellow Gold 13.8mm Button Pearl 3.6ctw Bezel Large Diamond Halo Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Button Round Shape - White Color - Nice Luster - 13.8mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Baroque Pearl Red Garnet with Halo Drop Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Westport, CT
white diamonds. Suspended below, luminous baroque pearls glow with natural, organic power. No two are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold

【Crown Radiance】Aurora Blush Halo South Sea Pearl Pink Sapphire Earrings
Located in New York, NY
pearls encircled by two radiant halos—one of SI-quality natural diamonds and the other of vibrant pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold

Round Button Pearl Earrings, Diamond Halo (Approx. 4.80-Carats), 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
approximate diamond weight of 4.80 carats, these earrings are a true statement piece. The pearls, measuring
Category

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

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

【Conchéa】Deep Flamingo Conch Pearl Diamond Halo Earstuds — 1.64 ct
Located in New York, NY
conch pearls. The pearls are framed by a halo of 0.90ct rose-cut diamonds, creating a clean, airy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Button Pearl Stud Earrings with a Ruby and Diamond Halo in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These striking pearl earrings are a celebration of timeless elegance and vibrant color. At the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

One Carat Freshwater Pearl Diamond Halo Clip on Earrings 14k White Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Freshwater Pearl & Diamonds Approx. Total Carat Weight: 1.00cttw
Category

Early 2000s American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Akoya Pearls Diamond Halo Studs 14k .80ctw Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Cultured Akoya Pearls Size: 7.6mm Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cultured Pearl Earrings with a Diamond Halo in 18K Gold Leaf-Style Design
Located in New York, NY
A 8MM Cultured Pearl Earrings with a Diamond Halo in 18K Gold Leaf-Style Design. The diamonds weigh
Category

20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Mother of Pearl and 1/5 Cttw Diamond Halo Star Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Imbued with a celestial glow, these exquisite earrings meld rhodium-plated 14K white gold with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Other, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

【Caelmare】Starlight Halo Turquoise Baby Akoya Earrings
Located in New York, NY
a luminous halo of baby Akoya pearls and brilliant-cut diamonds, arranged in a graceful, celestial
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Pearl, White Gold

Diamond and Pearl Double Halo Earrings (Approx. 0.08-Carats), 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite pair of Edwardian-style pearl and diamond earrings, masterfully crafted in platinum
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

"Mom s Halo" Freeform Mother of Pearl Danglies with 0.33ct Diamonds in Rose Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
As he often does, Eytan Brandes made the halos for these earrings before he picked out the stones
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Vintage Platinum Pearl Diamond Ear Clips, circa 1980
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
scattered diamond halo. These Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Pearl Diamond Halo Button Earrings, made in NY
Category

20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Boon South Sea Pearl Unpierced Omega Clip-On Earrings with Diamond Halo
By BOON
Located in Bangkok, TH
BOON South Sea Pearl Diamond Halo Earrings in 18K Gold with Omega Clips for Unpierced Ears Diamond
Category

2010s Thai Edwardian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Mabe Pearl and Diamond Halo Earrings in White Gold
By Lings Jewellery
Located in Hong Kong, HK
White mabe pearls are surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds, total carat weight
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Antique Diamond Pearl Halo Drop White Gold Earrings--1.50 cts.
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
A classic, elegant vintage specimen... A pearl set halo of diamonds, suspended by diamonds~ The
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold

Modern, Diamond Halo and Pearl, Gold and Sterling Dangling, Post Earrings
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Modern, Diamond Halo & Pearl, Gold & Sterling Silver Dangling Post Earrings feature bezel-set
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold

Rose Overtone Heart Shaped Pearl Halo Diamond Clip-on 18K Gold Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Heart Shaped Pearl Clip-on Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Mabe Pearl Diamond Halo Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
Pearls; Excellent Luster 48 - 1.8mm Round BrilliantCut Diamonds; HI Color; SI Clarity; Estimated Combined
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

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

【Crown Radianc】Aurora Glow Japanese Mabe Pearl Diamond Halo Earrings
Located in New York, NY
framed by an intricate openwork halo of natural diamonds. The delicate space between the pearl and the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Pearl Diamond Halo Earrings, 14K White Gold, Length 3/8 Inch
Located in McLeansville, NC
A pair of 14 karat white gold pearl and diamond halo stud earrings. This simple pearl earrings
Category

1990s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

【Sculpted Geometry】Tahitian Keshi Pearl Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Tahitian Pearl, 18k Gold, and Diamond Dimensions Earrings Diameter Approx. 1.25cm Pearl Shaped: Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Halo Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom designed Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 34 round brilliant cut = 0.68cttw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K White Gold Heirloom-Style Pearl and Diamond Accent Halo Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
. Encircling these pearls, a halo of natural diamonds sparkles brilliantly, their round cuts meticulously
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold

13.25mm Button Pearls with Brilliant Round Diamonds Halo Design Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A lovely pair of earrings showcasing 13.25mm button pearls accented by brilliant round diamonds in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian 14 Karat Gold GIA Natural Pearl Mine Diamond Halo Dangle Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
early 19th century during the Georgian period. Both earrings feature a solitaire, natural pearl stone
Category

Antique 1830s Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl and Yellow Gold Diamond Halo Interchangeable Earrings 1980s
Located in Towson, MD
This striking pair of contemporary 1980s halo earrings is finely crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

【Jādora】Imperial Leaf Halo Jadeite South Sea Pearl Earrings
Located in New York, NY
the center rests a luminous South Sea pearl, embraced by a radiant double halo—brilliant diamonds on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Jade, White Gold

Antique Georgian 14k Gold GIA Natural Pearl 12.75ctw Mine Diamond Halo Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
saltwater pearl solitaire which is surrounded by a halo structured from old mine cut diamonds. Each stunning
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage 18K Gold Large Mabe Pearl Diamond Halo Twisted Wire Work Button Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
desired. These very attractive pearls are adorned with a round brilliant cut diamond halo, totaling
Category

Vintage 1970s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Large Mabe Pearl Diamond Halo Twisted Wire Work Button Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
desired. These very attractive pearls are adorned with a round brilliant cut diamond halo, totaling
Category

Vintage 1970s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea White Pearl Halo Pave Diamond Flower 14K Rose Gold Drop Hinge Earrings
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
South Sea White Pearl Halo Pave Diamond Flower 14K Rose Gold Drop Hinge Earrings 14 Karat Rose Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

PSL Certified 20mm Aurora Mabe Pearl Sun Halo Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
These luxurious earrings feature radiant aurora Mabe pearls certified in Japan, showcasing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold

Estate 14KT White Gold 13mm Mobe Pearl Earrings with Diamond Halo
Located in New York, NY
mobe pearl, gently domed and set in bright 14KT white gold. A halo of round brilliant diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

【Jādora】Imperial Leaf Halo Jadeite South Sea Pearl Earrings and Ring Set
Located in New York, NY
green of Type A jadeite, all framed by pavé-set diamonds in luminous 18K white gold. The earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

White Gold Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl Halo Dangle Earrings 18k Pear 2.63ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
"Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Total Carats: 5.21ctw Cut
Category

2010s Hoop Earrings

18 Karat Rose Gold Diamonds and Peridot Halo Earrstuds golden South Sea Pearl
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Eye catching vivid green Peridots with a total weight of 7.73 ct in a double row diamonds setting
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, South Sea Pearl, Rose Gold

Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Halo White Gold Stud Earrings
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
These beautiful stud earrings feature: Fresh water Cultured Pearl size; 8-9mm Quality: AAA
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Floral Halo Earrings 0.60 Carats 18K
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 13-14 mm flanked with a diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Pearl and Diamond Halo Dangle Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Each earring showcases a 12.40 millimeter pearl, surrounded by a single row of round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mabe Pearl Diamond Halo Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
14k Mobe Pearl and Diamond earrings crème colored Mobe Pearl with a rose hue set in 14k yellow gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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Pearl Diamond Halo Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of pearl diamond halo earrings available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 5 vintage versions or 14 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of pearl diamond halo earrings includes designs that are universally popular, but Contemporary and Modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Harbor Diamonds, BOON and Eytan Brandes each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. There are many round cut, brilliant cut and old mine cut pearl diamond halo earrings for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of pearl diamond halo earrings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Pearl Diamond Halo Earrings?

Prices for pearl diamond halo earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $720 and can go as high as $9,600, while pearl diamond halo earrings, on average, fetch $1,660.

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 Pearl Diamond Halo Earrings
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    Yes, 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 21, 2023
    Yes, you can wear diamond stud earrings with a pearl necklace. The elegant combination is fashionable for everything from a day at the office to Sunday brunch to a night on the town. To create a bold look, try pairing large diamond studs with a single strand of pearls or a dramatic multi-strand pearl necklace with smaller stud earrings. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of diamond stud earrings and pearl necklaces.