Tiffany Platinum Diamond Pearl Earring
1990s European Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Artist Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Retro Clip-on Earrings
Moonstone, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1990s Stud Earrings
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Colombian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Cufflinks
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
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2010s Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1990s American Stud Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Late 20th Century Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Black Pearl, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Post-War More Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
1990s European Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1990s French Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
1990s American Stud Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
20th Century More Earrings
White Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
20th Century American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
20th Century American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Dangle Earrings
Onyx, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
20th Century American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Black Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Clip-on Earrings
White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Retro Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Hoop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s North American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
20th Century American More Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Black Pearl, Platinum
Early 2000s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Silver, Platinum
1990s American Retro Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1990s Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Romantic Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Black Pearl, Platinum
2010s American More Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s American More Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
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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 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.
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