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Manpriya B Gold Pear Marquise Rose Cut Coloured Diamond Flower Stud Earrings
By Manpriya B
Located in London, GB
This fabulous floral display of fancy and multicoloured diamond petals, blossoming with full-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Araya 5.58 Carat Diamond Rose Cut Pear and 7.41 Carat Kite Emerald Earrings
Located in Mumbai, HM
These spectacular kite shaped Emerald earrings by ARAYA is composed of 5.58 carats of rose cut pear
Category

2010s Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Luca Jouel Rose Cut Pear Diamond Drop Earrings in Yellow Gold
By Luca Jouel
Located in South Perth, AU
earrings in 18ct yellow gold feature a pair of beautiful rose cut pear diamonds with a dreamy hue and are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Floral Rose-Cut Diamond Emerald Stud Earring
Located in Istinye, TR
These 18K rose gold handcrafted floral earrings feature round rose cut diamonds in the center each
Category

2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Sterling Silver Shield Earrings w/ Rose Cut Smokey Quartz Pear Shapes + Diamonds
By Alberian Aulde
Located in Weehawken, NJ
rich earthy tones. This sterling silver "Cluster" earring is set with exclusive pear shaped rose cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Sterling Silver

EEP Mono Pear Pavé Diamonds / Rose Gold
By Remida Tornaghi
Located in Monza, IT
EEP Mono Pear Pavé Diamonds / Rose Gold. Mono earring with a pavé of brilliant cut diamonds (0,16
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

3.02 Ct s Pear Shape Amethyst Diamond Earring 18k Rose Gold Anniversary Gift
Located in JAIPUR, IN
Karat Rose Gold, each piece is beautifully adorned with a captivating 1.50 -carat pear-shaped amethyst
Category

2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Aquamarine Pear Cut 15.28 Carat and Diamond Drop Earrings
By Sarah Ho
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Pear-Cut Aquamarines, Diamond and Enamel Gold Earrings in the Candy Collection by Jewelry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Beautiful Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Diamonds suspended with pear shaped halos of further Rose cut Diamonds 32 Rose cut Diamonds totalling 1.80
Category

Antique 1790s British Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver

Marcel Salloum L or Pear Rose Cut Diamond Earrings in 24 Karat Gold and Platinum
By Marcel Salloum
Located in London, London
: the beads alone as studs, the beads with the rose cut pear shape diamonds or the beads, extenders and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 24k Gold, Platinum

Morganite and Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
By Matthew Ely
Located in Woollahra, New South Wales
These 18ct Morganite and Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings are set with 2 pear shaped Morganites
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Morganite, White Gold

Pear Shape Red Agate and White Topaz Diamond Drop Earrings 14K Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
14K Solid Rose Gold Diamond Red Agate Earrings High Polish Finish Handset Natural White Diamond
Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Rose-Cut Diamond, Round Diamond and 18 Karat Rose and White Gold Earrings
Located in Geneva, Geneva
pear-shaped rose-cut diamond three-stone pampille Mounted in 18K white and rose gold - 2 rose-cut
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Araya 4.10 Carat Trillion, Oval and Rose Cut Pear Diamond Earrings in White Gold
Located in Mumbai, HM
Trillion, Oval and Rose cut Pear Diamonds Gold Details -10.15gm 18 Karat White Gold
Category

2010s Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

OWN Your Story 18 Karat Rose Gold Pear Diamond Lined Half Eternity Hoop Earrings
By OWN Your Story
Located in New Orleans, LA
OWN Your Story 18K Rose Gold Pear Diamond Lined Half Eternity Hoop Earrings OWN Your Story brings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Pear Shape Illusion Diamond Stud Earring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Viva Collection
Located in Bangkok, TH
Princess Diamond & Pear Diamond that glisten and gleam like pristine moonlight. This Earring will add a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Two stone Pink Sapphire and Pear Shape Diamond Earrings in 18k Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
18K Rose Gold 0.92ct Natural Pink Sapphires 0.92ct Natural Pear Shape Diamond (G+ colour VVS-VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18k White Gold Rose Cut 10.64ct Diamond Chandelier Earrings
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
the fabric of the night sky. Crafted from a combination of rose cut round and pear-shaped diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

7 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings, circa 1890
Located in Nicosia, CY
A Pair of Rose Cut Diamond Earrings featuring 2 Round Rose Cut Diamonds of 3..90 Carat Together
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Early Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Rose Cut Diamonds and White Gold Ear Pendant Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Rose cut inverted pear shaped diamond suspending rose cut round AND triangle shaped diamond
Category

2010s American Romantic Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold 15.78 Carat Rubelite 2.31 Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Rome, IT
Handmade in Italy.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rarever 18K White Gold Rose Cut Diamond Statement 21.20cts Earrings
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
These statement earrings contrast their curves with of 21.12cts of pear shape rose-cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

White Gold, Diamond, Natural Fancy Yellow Rose-Cut Diamond Ear Pendant Earrings
Located in New York, NY
yellow color rose-cut pear-shaped diamond studs: 4.00 carats. These earrings are fitted with French
Category

2010s Unknown Romantic Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Manjrie Emerald Rose-Cut Diamond 22k Gold Artisan Dangle Earrings
By Manjrie
Located in Singapore, Singapore
This majestic pair of earrings comprises natural emeralds and rose cut diamonds, all set in 22k
Category

2010s Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold

Rarever 18K White Gold 9.77ct Rose Cut Diamond Chandelier Earrings
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
pear shape, rose-cut diamonds surrounding a round brilliant cut diamond to form the floral motif
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18k Rose White Gold Purple Pink Diamond Pear Shape Earrings
Located in Dallas, TX
From the Eiseman Estate Jewelry Collection, 18 karat rose and white gold purple pink diamond pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pink Diamond, White Gold

White Gold, Diamond and Rose Cut Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
-cut diamond branches, suspending pear-shape and oval rose-cut diamond drops: 5.13 carats total diamond
Category

2010s Unknown Romantic Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Black Diamond 7.40 Carat TW Pearshape Drop Earrings with Rose Cuts
Located in Chicago, IL
Black diamond Pearshapes HTHP 7.40 tw (2 stones) Rose Cut Diamonds 2.78 tw (32stones) surrounding
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian 6.6 Carat Peridot Rose Cut Diamond Silver Gold Earrings
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
rose cut diamonds mounted in solid silver. The earrings look outstanding when worn. English origin
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Gold, Silver

Ana De Costa Rose Gold Pear Round Cognac Diamond Drop Chain Earrings
By Ana de Costa
Located in London, Kent
These earrings are hand crafted from 18ct rose gold and set with natural cognac diamonds which
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Manpriya B Fancy-cut Emerald and Rose-Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
By Manpriya B
Located in London, GB
Gross Weight : 13.400 grams Gold weight: 12.290 grams Diamond weight: 0.29 carats Rose-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Special Cut Mint Quartz, London BT Diamond Studded Earring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in JAIPUR, IN
Experience the Epitome of Luxury: Impeccably Detailed 14 Karat Rose Gold Earring, featuring a
Category

2010s Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

18k Gold 1.57 Ct Old Cut Pear Diamond Halo Earrings Studs Contemporary Earrings
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
These exquisite Rarever earrings feature a stunning combination of old cut Pear solitaire diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Extendable Rose Cut Diamond Earrings in 24 Karat Gold and Platinum
By Marcel Salloum
Located in London, London
the diamond setting. This consists of five rose cut diamonds - one round at the centre and four in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 24k Gold, Platinum

18ct Rose Gold Colombian Emerald and Diamond Earrings
Located in Sydney, NSW
A set of Pear cut emerald and round brilliant cut diamond earrings crafted into a Sheppard's hooks
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Rose Gold

Pear Rubies and Diamond Swirl Earrings in 14K
Located in Vienna, VA
Hoop Earrings 14K Rose Gold with Pear Cut Rubies and Accent Diamonds 14K Rose Gold Pear Shaped
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

Pre-Owned Drop Earrings Set with Pear Shaped Morganite in Rose Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
pear shaped, diamond set stud from which suspends a pear shaped cluster drop.  At the centre of the
Category

2010s British Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Morganite, Rose Gold

18 Karat White Gold 11.68 Carat Rubelite and Rose Cut Diamond Earrings
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
These bold, 11.68cts fan-shaped earrings, set with 5.78cts of fancy shape rose cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold

Tourmaline Rubellite Diamond Rose Gold Round Earrings
By Celine Roelens
Located in GENT, BE
ADELINE round earrings in 18 karat rose gold set with 2 pear-shaped green Tourmalines, 1 pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rarever 18K White Gold Rose Cut Diamond Dew Drop Hanging 4.30cts Earrings
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
These elegant drop earrings, encrusted with 32 rose-cut diamonds and 336 micro pave set round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18CT Rose Gold Emerald, Onyx and Diamond Earrings
Located in Sydney, NSW
karat rose gold, featuring a stunning collection of thirty-eight claw set round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Rose Gold

Rarever 18K White Gold Rose Cut Diamond Flower Cluster Stud 7.74cts Earrings
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
Light dances across the 44 slanting rose-cut pear shape diamond petals of these elegant floral ear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Cut Sapphire and Rose Gold Butterfly Pendant Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These colorful and bright earrings are sure to make a statement! These 18 karat rose gold
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Zircon, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rarever 18K White Gold Rose Cut Diamond Flower Cluster Studs 5.42cts Earrings
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
shaped rose-cut diamonds to recreate their delicate floral forms. Total diamond weight 5.42cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Morganite Diamond Curved Earrings
By Celine Roelens
Located in GENT, BE
brilliant cut diamonds in VS-FG quality. These earrings are also available in rose gold and white gold
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat White Gold Top Rose Cut Diamond Floral Inspired Earrings Studs
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
flower. The earring is crafted with 84 pear shaped Rose Cut Diamonds set in step setting to attain the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Tanzanite Diamond Curved Earrings
By Celine Roelens
Located in GENT, BE
Adeline 18 Karat rose gold "single curved earrings" with two pear shaped tanzanites and 0.30-carat
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Gold Rhodium Oxidized Ruby with Single and Rose Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Stones are Heavily Included Diamonds (Two Cushion Cut, Two Pear Cut) Each Stone Set in a Single Bezel of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rhodium

3.14 Carat Pear Shaped Diamonds with .55 Carat Pink Diamond Earrings 18 Karat
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Stunning 18 karat white and rose gold drop earrings consisting of 10 pear shaped diamonds weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Rarever 14.28 Carat 18 Karat White Gold Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
These captivating cluster earrings are set with 76 rose cut pear shape diamond petals which
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tourmaline, Rose-Cut Diamond and Pearl Drop Earring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Geneva, Geneva
Each with a rose-cut diamond top in a pearl-set surround, suspending a line of round pearls and a
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

18k White Gold 8.88ct Old Mine Emerald and Rose Cut Diamond Studs Earrings
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
, are set with 84 rose cut pear shape diamond petals, emphasising their floral form. Total Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald, Ruby Rose Cut Diamond Studded Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in JAIPUR, IN
around 24.00 Cts (total wt.) surrounded with beautiful halo of Marquise shaped Rose Cut diamonds weighing
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Aquamarine, Tourmaline and Diamond Rose Gold Round Earrings
By Celine Roelens
Located in GENT, BE
ADELINE round earrings in 18 Karat rose gold set with 1 pear-shaped green Tourmaline, 1 pear-shaped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Aquamarine, Tourmaline and Diamond Rose Gold Round Earrings
By Celine Roelens
Located in GENT, BE
ADELINE round earrings in 18 Karat rose gold set with 1 pear-shaped green Tourmaline, 1 pear-shaped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Brown Diamond Stud Earrings with Detachable Pear Shaped Diamond Halo
Located in Istinye, TR
Diamond: 2.03 carats 1 Cushion Cut Brown Diamond: 1.75 carats 24 Pear Shaped Diamonds: 6.46 carats Round
Category

2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

64 Facets 0.70 Carat Scallop Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simple yet striking, these Rose Cut Scallop Diamond Drop Earrings add a dash of elegance to any
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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Rose Cut Diamond Earrings Pear For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate rose cut diamond earrings pear for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 12 vintage editions and 46 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect rose cut diamond earrings pear may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic rose cut diamond earrings pear over the years, but those made by RAREVER, Studio Rêves and Joke Quick are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A pear cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also rose cut and single cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a rose cut diamond earrings pear, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Rose Cut Diamond Earrings Pear?

The price for a rose cut diamond earrings pear starts at $860 and tops out at $82,000 with these earrings, on average, selling for $10,614.

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.