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de GRISOGONO Icy Diamond Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in New York, NY
17.60 Ct Icy Diamonds Pink Gold 18kt
Category

2010s European Drop Earrings

De Grisogono Pearl Diamond Button Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in New York, NY
Grisogono Pearl Diamond Button Earrings, made in Switzerland in the 21st century, circa 2010s, feature
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

De Grisogono Diamond 'Gocce' Earrings
By De Grisogono Geneve
Located in New York, NY
De Grisogono Diamond 'Gocce' earrings in 18k white gold. The earrings feature drop design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

De Grisogono Zebra Amethyst Diamond Gold Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large and impressive Zebra earrings by de Grisogono, in 18k white gold, with amethyst and
Category

20th Century Swiss Hoop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold

de GRISOGONO Yellow Gold White Diamonds Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in New York, NY
de GRISOGONO Yellow Gold White Diamonds Earrings.
Category

2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

De Grisogono Stingray Diamond White Gold Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Feasterville, PA
A stunning set of highly unusual earrings from De Grisogono showcasing white gold earrings wrapped
Category

Early 2000s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

De Grisogono Zigana Diamond Rose Gold Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Feasterville, PA
The Zigana Diamond Rose Gold Earrings are a stunning example of De Grisogono's creative vision and
Category

Early 2000s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

De Grisogono Gold and Diamond Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Darnestown, MD
Powerful and elegant gold and diamond earrings by de Grisogono. The crescent shaped earrings have
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

de Grisogono Black Diamond Gold Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in New York, NY
: $16,400 Signed: de GRISOGONO; numbered and stamped. maker's mark Clip-on style.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

De Grisogono Vortice Diamond Earrings 18K White Gold
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Dallas, TX
De Grisogono Vortice Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold. The earrings feature 4.65ctw of brilliant
Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

de GRISOGONO Pink Gold 376 White Diamond Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in New York, NY
de GRISOGONO Pink Gold 376 White Diamond Earrings. Pink Gold: 27 grams 376 White Diamonds
Category

2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Gold

De Grisogono Gocce Yellow Gold Diamond Drop Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Feasterville, PA
The De Grisogono Gocce earrings are a masterful display of craftsmanship and luxurious design
Category

Early 2000s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

de GRISOGONO Pink Gold White Diamonds Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in New York, NY
• Pink Gold 37.50 Grams • 446 White Diamonds 8.60 ct
Category

2010s European Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

De Grisogono Sapphire & Diamond Knot Drop Earrings
By De Grisogono Geneve
Located in New York, NY
De Grisogono Sapphire And Diamond Knot Drop Earrings in 18k White gold. The earrings are set with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

de GRISOGONO Pink Gold Earrings w/ Brown Diamonds
By de GRISOGONO
Located in New York, NY
• Pink gold: 28.28 gr • 2 coral: 69.564 xts • 256 brown diamonds: 9.996 ct • 246 pink sapphires
Category

2010s European Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

De Grisogono Tsavorite Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in New York, NY
array of multicolored round diamonds, totaling around 10.68 carats. Additionally, the earrings feature
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

de Grisogono 18K Rose Gold 7.42ct Diamond Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Southampton, PA
A bold, artistic sense of style makes these De Grisigono earrings truly extraordinary. A creative
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

de GRISOGONO Colorless Black Diamond Boule Ball Drop Pendant Earrings White Gold
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Lisbon, PT
de GRISOGONO Boule round brilliant-cut colorless and black diamond ball dangle drop earrings in
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

de Grisogono 18 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine and Yellow Diamond Swirl Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: de Grisogono Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 100 round brilliant cut = 2.50cttw Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

de GRISOGONO Jewelry Boule Collection Earrings w/ Pink Gold
By de GRISOGONO
Located in New York, NY
• Pink gold: 55.50 gr • 1448 white diamonds: 31.42 ct
Category

2010s European Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

De Grisogono 64.72 Carats Black & White Diamond Dangle Earrings in White Gold
By de GRISOGONO
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pair of dangle earrings, showcasing black and white diamonds in a twisted design. Black
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

De Grisogono Apple Diamonds with Rubies and Emeralds White Gold Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Depth (of the Apple only) – 9mm Total weight – 18g Earrings come with original De Grisogono box and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Gold

De Grisogono 18K White Gold 1.94 Ct Diamond and Pink Sapphire Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Southampton, PA
Bold, vibrant, and dynamic in design, these De Grisogono earrings will forever make a statement. A
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

De Grisogono Diamond 18 Karat Black Rhodium Gold Earrings Brooch Pendent Set
By de GRISOGONO
Located in New York, NY
A cute black diamond earrings, pendant, and brooch set, by De Grisogono. The set consists of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown More Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Allegra de Grisogono Style White and Colored Enhanced Black Diamond Earrings
Located in Manhasset, NY
29 diamonds. Approx 159 diamonds. De Grisogono is a Swiss luxury jeweller. It was founded in Geneva
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

25ct diamond DE GRISOGONO earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Glasgow, GB
A pair of diamond 'Boule' earrings by De Grisogono, the bombé surmounts each pavé-set with
Category

Early 2000s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

de Grisogono Spiral Diamond Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Sunny Isles Beach, FL
de Grisogono Spiral Hanging Earrings with Diamond Pave in 18K White Gold. Total Diamond Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

de Grisogono Diamond Rose Gold Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Sunny Isles Beach, FL
de Grisogono Hanging Diamond Earrings in 18K Rose Gold. Length 2 5/8" x Width 9/16". U.S. Retail
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

de Grisogono Diamond Sapphire and Emerald Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Very rare de Grisogono Diamond Sapphire and Emerald hanging earrings in 18K White Gold. Length 3 1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Impressive De Grisogono Gold Sapphire Emerald Diamond Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Lambertville, NJ
and 1.12ctw diamonds. Earrings are 95mm long. Come with copy of the de Grisogono certificate of
Category

20th Century Italian More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

de Grisogono Allegra Black Diamond Black Gold Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Sunny Isles Beach, FL
de Grisogono Allegra Earrings with Black Diamonds in 18K Black Gold. Total Diamond Weight 2.75ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

De Grisogono Ventaglio White Gold 18.4 Carat Diamond Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Brand new 18k white gold earrings by De Grisogono. Set with 8.40ctw in VVS F/G white diamonds and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

De Grisogono Contrario 11.70 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of exquisite 18k rose gold Contrario earrings by de Grisogono, with 9.10ctw in black and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

De Grisogono Chiocciolina Diamond Pink Sapphire Rubellite Gold Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Brand new 18k rose gold Chiocciolina earrings by De Grisogono, with 0.25ctw in G/VS diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold

De Grisogono Large 18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in New York, NY
De Grisogono Large Flower Earrings Model Number: 18202/02-003 100% Authentic New / Old Stock
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

de Grisogono 18K Gold Turquoise Black Diamond Earclips
By de GRISOGONO
Located in New York, NY
round black diamonds, signed de Grisogono, no. B6916, with maker's mark. Clip-backs and collapsible
Category

Late 20th Century European Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

de Grisogono Pair of Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Hoop Earclips
By de GRISOGONO
Located in New York, NY
round rubies ap. 3.15 cts., signed de Grisogono Geneve, numbered, ap. 36.4 dwts. Diamonds: G-H-VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

Emerald & Diamond Drop Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Greenwich, CT
18k white gold and blackened 18k gold. Numbered 'B60290' and signed 'de Grisogono' Twenty-six
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

White Gold

Onde De Grisogono Diamond Earrings 2.45ctw
By DeGRISOGONO
Located in Dallas, TX
Diamond clip-on earrings from designer De Grisogono from the Onde collection. The earrings feature
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

De Grisogono Amethyst Diamond Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Greenwich, CT
exceptional pair of earrings. Embodying a subtle combination of de GRISOGONO distinctive signature creation
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

De Grisogono Emerald Diamond Chandelier Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Palm Beach, FL
De Grisogono chandelier earrings handmade in 18k white gold and blackened 18k gold, each featuring
Category

2010s Swiss Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

De Grisogono Allegra Diamond Rose Gold Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k rose gold De Grisogono Allegra earrings with approx. 3.25ctw in diamonds. Earrings are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

de Grisogono Fleurs Multi Diamond Gold Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Southampton, PA
Pristine white blooms of gold from de Grisogono are the perfect accessory for a stylish lady. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

de Grisogono Sapphire Emerald Diamond Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Palm Beach, FL
De Grisogono earrings in 18k white gold, centering a larger oval cabochon-cut blue sapphire framed
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

de Grisogono Diamond Pave White Gold Snake Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in New York, NY
de Grisogono Diamond Pave White Gold snake earrings. 46 grams. Marked 750 de Grisogono
Category

20th Century Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

De Grisogono 22.00 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Gypsy Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
- 5.9cm, Width of Earrings - 4.5cm Box & Papers: De Grisogono Certificate of Authenticity dated 05/12
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

de Grisogono Boule Diamond Omega Back Yellow Gold Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Southampton, PA
The de Grisogono “Boule” earrings are made out of 18K yellow gold and diamonds and each of the two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

De Grisogono 20.00cttw Diamond and Ceramic Large Allegra Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the De Grisogono 18k gold and ceramic Large Allegra earrings, a breathtaking statement
Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold

de Grisogono Pearl Black Diamond Pave Gold Huggie Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Southampton, PA
de Grisogono is never one to skimp on luxury, and this pair of earrings is a perfect example of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Black Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

De Grisogono Allegra Diamond Multi Row Earrings 1.35 Carat
By de GRISOGONO
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of multi row diamond De Grisogono earrings set in 18k rose and yellow gold. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

de Grisogono Pearl Diamond Gold Clip-On Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Southampton, PA
, the pearls in this lavish pair of earrings from de Grisogono bring a delightful tone into the charming
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

de Grisogono 18k White Gold 12.20ct Diamond and Onyx Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Southampton, PA
pair of signed de Grisogono 18K White Gold 12.2ct Diamond and Onyx Earrings is in new condition.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

DE GRISOGONO Diamond & Pink Sapphire in White Gold Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in New York City, NY
Impressive 18K white gold, diamond and pink sapphire earrings by de Grisogono. They feature very
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

de Grisogono Diamond Pave and Pearl White Gold Earrings and Pendant Set
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Southampton, PA
This stellar jewelry set is beautifully crafted by de Grisogono in shimmering 18K white gold. It
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

De Grisogono 18 Karat Yellow Gold Yellow Sapphire & White Diamond Gocce Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Code: COM932 Brand: De Grisogono Description: 18k Yellow Gold Sapphire & Diamond Gocce Earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

De Grisogono 18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Emerald Drop Catene Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
These Earrings by De Grisogono are from their Catene collection and features 118 round brilliant
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

De Grisogono 18 Karat White Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamond Gocce Drop Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
These Earrings by De Grisogono is from their Gocce collection and features 590 round cut pink
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

De Grisogono 18 Karat Rose Gold Round Cut Brown Diamond Allegra Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
These Earrings by De Grisogono are from their Allegra collection and feature 134 round cut fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Pair of De Grisogono Geneve Diamond Earrings with Pink Sapphires
By De Grisogono Geneve
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of de Grisogono Geneve Diamond Earrings with Pink Sapphires. White Gold 65.00 grams total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold

De Grisogono Set Ring and Earrings 18 Kt Pink Gold And Diamonds Onde Collection
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Paris, FR
De Grisogono Set in Pink Gold 18 Carat and Diamonds from the Onde Collection composed of: Ring DE
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

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De Grisogono Diamond Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of de grisogono diamond earrings available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Our selection of items includes 10 vintage examples as well as 62 contemporary versions. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 20th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of de grisogono diamond earrings made by Contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular. Today, if you’re looking for round cut de grisogono diamond earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and mixed cut alternatives. When shopping our range of de grisogono diamond earrings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are De Grisogono Diamond Earrings?

Prices for de grisogono diamond earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $2,220 and can go as high as $235,000, while de grisogono diamond earrings, on average, fetch $25,000.

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.