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GIA Certified Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Earrings 1.18ct tcw H/VS1/VS2
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A pair of 18k white gold diamond stud earrings. The earrings feature round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Drop "buttons" earrings with old-cut VS2 diamonds, Austria, early 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique gold and silver earrings with brilliant-cut diamonds with a total weight of 0.55ct The
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

GIA Certified Round Diamond 3.59 Ct D VS2 Single Stone Solitaire Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
ct white gold with push on butterfly. Simple diamond stud earrings, bringing subtle glisten to your
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2010s British Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1/2 cttw Diamond Huggy Earrings (H-I, VS2-SI1)
Located in New York, NY
Flaunt your never-ending love for classy diamonds by wearing these alluring diamond earrings. These
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.99 CTW Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Stud Earrings GIA Certified H / VS2-SI2
Located in Boca Raton, FL
5.99 CTW diamond stud earrings set in 14 karat white gold martini mountings. The earrings feature 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

New 14k White Gold Gia J Vs2 1.43ctw Round Martini Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - 4- Martini Prong Set - J Color
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

GIA Certified Round Diamond 3.59 ct D VS2 Single Stone Solitaire Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
matched for colour and clarity. Round brilliant cut diamonds catch the light and make it dance. Set in 18
Category

2010s British Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Stud Earrings .40ct Mined G-H VS2 RBC 4 Prong 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Dearborn, MI
Diamond Stud Earrings .40ct Mined G-H VS2 RBC 4 Prong 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural Diamonds  .40
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 3.04 Carat Round Cut VS2 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Aventura, FL
These stunning earrings are bound to sweep your girl off her feet. The diamonds have a total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

New 14k White Gold GIA 2.74ctw D VS2 Round Diamond Classic Hoop Huggie Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - D Color - VS2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Round Diamond Stud Earrings Three Prongs 18k Gold 4.08 ct tw GIA Clarity VS2 SI1
Located in Aventura, FL
clarity ranking of VS2 and SI1. Add sparkle to her ears with screw back diamond stud earrings. These GIA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 24.60 Carat Radiant Cuts Fancy Yellow VS2
Located in New York, NY
Match pair of 24.60 carat total radiant Cuts. GIA certified Fancy Yellow VS2. The rounds weight
Category

2010s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

1.23ct K SI1 and 1.15 Carat K VS2 Old European Cut Diamond Ear Studs by Hancocks
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
Beautiful matched pair of old European cut diamond earrings by Hancocks, each earring set with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Mixed Metal

Graff Pear Shape Diamond Earrings
By Graff London
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lawrence Graff of London A unique creation 3.00 CTS F color VS2 Pear Shape Diamond Dangles Earrings
Category

2010s English Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 3 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Studs E Color VS2 Clarity
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 3 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Studs E Color VS2 Clarity
Category

2010s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond

Diamond Stud Earring with Below Ear Diamond Stud Enhancement
Located in Great Neck, NY
This very special earring can be worn in 2 ways. It can be worn as just a simple diamond stud
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond Drop Earrings
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
yellow light Vs2 quality cushion cut diamond earrings, set in 18kt white gold. Encircled by a halo of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

48.15 Carat Amethyst Diamond Drop Earrings
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
total weight amethyst -12 pieces 0.20 carat F/G VS2 diamond pave -Amethyst earrings -18 karat rose gold
Category

2010s North American Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Hearts on Fire Metro Sapphire Diamond Gold Earrings
By Hearts On Fire
Located in Southampton, PA
cut diamonds total weight approx 1.20ct. Diamonds VS2 clarity, G color ***Earrings are made for
Category

Early 2000s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

2.55 carats G VS Cushion Diamond Drop Earrings
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
These lovely cushion cut diamond dangle earrings feature a 1.00ct VS1 and a 1.01ct VS2 diamond both
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Stunning 2.32 Carat GIA Cert Diamond Gold Solitaire Stud Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds weighing 2.32cts total weight, L color, VVS2-VS2 clarity. These diamond stud earrings are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18KT White Gold Diamond And Blue Sapphire Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
round-cut diamonds, these earrings exude sophistication and elegance. A perfect blend of color and
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Mid Century Italian Blue Enamel Diamond Gold Drop Flower Earrings
Located in Cape May, NJ
in flawless condition. Each earring is also set with a .05 carat Vs2 clarity, G color diamond. The
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Stud Earrings Set in 18k White Gold 2.46 Carat
Located in London, England
have been assessed as I-J colour with VS2-SI1 clarity. Diamond stud earrings are a timeless statement
Category

2010s British Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Briolette and White Diamond Round Dangle Earrings in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 2.19 ct. GH VS2 white diamond briolette and round earrings. Handmade in 18k rose gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Rose Gold

Diamond 18 Karat Gold Clip Back Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These diamond earrings are crafted in solid 18K yellow gold. Adorned with 130 sparkling round
Category

Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

6.45 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond 3-Row Cocktail Drop Earring, 18 Karat Gold
By EstatebyJR
Located in New York, NY
A timeless design, the String Earrings feature a string of round brilliant diamonds, set cascading
Category

2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Earrings and Necklace Set, 14 Karat Gold Princess Cut Pierced .70 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information: Natural Diamond - Clarity: VS2 - SI1 (earrings); VS2 (pendant) Color: F - G (earrings); F
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Jade and Diamond Clip on Earrings, 1950 s
Located in Towson, MD
Platinum 9tcw Green Jadeite with .32tcw H-I/VS2-SI1 Single Cut Diamond Earrings, 1950's. The
Category

Vintage 1950s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

18 Karat Gold Diamond and Tahitian Pearl Articulated Collar and Clip-On Earring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: VS2-SI1 Diamonds: =4.58cttw on earrings Color: G Clarity: VS2-SI1 Tahitian Pearls: 5= 12mm -12.5mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flame Motif Earrings 4 Carats G-H VS2-SI1
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Carats. Color G-H Clarity VS2-SI1 These earrings were evaluated by our in house gemologist.
Category

1990s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jose Hess 2 Carat G Color VS Clarity Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Diamond Earrings
By Jose Hess
Located in Chicago, IL
G-H VS, the diamonds are bright white, exceptionally clean, and excellently cut. Totaling 2 carats
Category

2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

18k White Gold Diamond Earrings 0.50ct G/VS2
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A pair of 18k white gold and diamond earrings of a cross-over design. Composed of two bands, one
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Elegant South Sea Pearl and Diamonds Dangle Drop Earrings
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 K White Gold 13-14 mm South Sea Pearl Diamond Weight: 1.05 Cts. Diamond Quality: VS2/G Earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl

Elegant South Sea Pearl and Diamonds Dangle Drop Earrings
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 K White Gold 13-14 mm South Sea Pearl Diamond Weight: 1.05 Cts. Diamond Quality: VS2/G Earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

1.86 Carat H VS2-SI1 Old Mine Cut Diamond Stud Earrings Eye Clean Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
ring. The diamonds are graded VS2-SI1 for clarity, and they are both 100% eye clean! The few
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown High Victorian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond

18K White Gold 1.5 ct Pave Diamond Stud Earrings with Appraisal VS2
Located in Eagan, MN
large diamond earrings. There are 44 Brilliant Cut Diamonds that measure 2 x 2 x 1.5 mm and the Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

.78 Carat Round Natural Diamond Earrings 14Kt Martini 3-Prong VS2-G
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
.78 carat total weight round cut natural diamond stud earrings set in 14K white gold are timeless
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Round Diamond Stud Earrings 2.02 TCW G VS1 and VS2 Platinum
By Tiffany Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Round Brilliant Diamond Stud Earrings. Round Brilliant Diamond 1.01 CTS G color
Category

2010s Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

0.50 Carat Natural VS2-si1 Diamond 14 Karat Solid White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
! Total Natural Round Cut Diamonds Weight: 0.50 Carats (both earrings) VS2-S1 / G Diamond Measures
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Octagon 1.53 Carat G-H VS2 Diamond Stud Earrings in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
TCW Diamond Shape: Octagon Shape Diamond ( 2 at 0.76 CTS each ) Diamond Color & Clarity: G / VS2
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Harakh GIA Certified 2.01 Carat F Color VS2 Clarity 18 KT Diamond Stud Earrings
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
: Posts Diamond color – F/Very Good Diamond clarity - VS2/ (No florescence) Diamond shape – Round
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Yurman Stud Earrings 1.50ctw G VS2 Set in Platinum
By David Yurman
Located in Tampa, FL
David Yurman Stud Earrings 1.50ctw G VS2 Set in Platinum Diamonds: Weight - 0.74 Carats Color
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.25ct GIA Natural Round Diamond 3 Prong Martini Stud Earrings Si1/VS2 14K Gold
Located in Aventura, FL
diamond-look stud earrings are incredibly adaptable, looking well with short or long hair and for daytime
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Stunning Vintage 14K Gold Sapphire and Diamond Clip On Earrings (G-H / VS1-VS2)
Located in Conroe, TX
Mint Vintage Condition Materials: 14K Gold, Palladium Earring Type: Non-Pierced, Drop Earring
Category

Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

GIA Certified 8.3 carat VS2 Quality Square Emerald Cut Diamond Studs
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A stunning, eye catching pair of 4.02cqrat VS2, H color and 4.23carat VS2, H color square emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.80 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Studs E Color VS2 Clarity
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
crisp white color and do not have any brown, green or milky shades. Graded vs2 for clarity, the diamonds
Category

2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Beauvince GIA I VS2 Certified 1.81 Ct Heart Shape Diamond Studs in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Center Diamond (1) Weight: 0.90 ct Diamond Color: I Diamond Clarity: VS2 (Very Slightly Included 2
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tourmaline and Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
approximately 2 carats of VS diamonds. The earrings are 3/4" to a side. Post backs can be converted to clips.
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 3.80 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond Studs D Color VS2 Clarity EX
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
VS2 Clarity D Color Triple Excellent Cut and Polish 3.80 Carats
Category

2010s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Marina B Diamond Gold Chandelier Earrings
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k gold chandelier earrings by Marina B, adorned with approx. 0.60ctw G.VS diamond
Category

20th Century Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

GIA Certified 1.02 Carat Platinum Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
GIA Certified 1.02 Carat H VS2 Round Diamond Platinum Stud Earrings GIA report numbers: 2266600121
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Diamond Snowflake Motif Stud Earrings Set in Platinum
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Total Carat Weight: 0.32 carats Diamond Color: F - G Diamond Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Earring Pair Weight: 2.7
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 3.51 Carat Heart Shape Studs E/F Color VS2 Clarity
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 3.51 Carat Heart Shape Diamond Studs E/F COLOR VS2 CLARITY
Category

2010s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond

GIA 2.38 Carat Old Mine and Old European Diamond Platinum Earrings
Located in Cape May, NJ
Platinum Old Mine Old European Diamond Earrings 2.38 Carats Total What do you do with a
Category

2010s American Edwardian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 3.60 Carat Total Victoria Diamond Vine Drop Earrings in Platinum
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Diamond Clarity: VS-1 to VS-2 Diamond Color: F-G Earring Length: 2" Inches Earring Width: 7.9 mm Earring
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. HardWear Large Double Link Rose Gold Pavé Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: VS1 - VS2 Earring Pair Weight: 22.6 grams Earring Length: 1.5 inches Earring Width: 0.63 inches
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

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Vs2 Diamond Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of vs2 diamond earrings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and white gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 5485 vintage editions and 8001 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of vs2 diamond earrings to choose from, but contemporary and modern vs2 diamond earrings are of considerable interest. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany Co., Natkina and Five Star Jewelry are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for round cut vs2 diamond earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and oval cut alternatives. Most of our vs2 diamond earrings for sale are for women, but there are 3320 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Vs2 Diamond Earrings?

Prices for vs2 diamond earrings start at $1 and top out at $3,500,000 with these earrings, on average, selling for $5,209.

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.