Vs2 Diamond Earrings

Marquise Diamond Cluster Earring

Pear Shaped Diamond

2 Carat Gold Earrings

2 Ct Round Diamond Solitaire

Certified Pink Diamond Earrings

3 Carat Gia Certified Diamond Studs

Nikabell Luxurious Fine Jewels

Old European Cut Diamond Earrings

$6,500

AGI Certified 2 Ct Diamond VS Quality Flower/Cluster Earring Platinum 0.7 Carat

Located in New York, NY

AGI Report # DJ190514001 A fabulous pair of earrings with an enormous amount of look and sparkle! 2.2 carats of F-G color VS clarity diamonds set in solid platinum with omega backs....

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Vintage 1980s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

$3,550

14K Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Earrings – 0.87CT G/VS2

Located in New York, NY

These elegant earrings are crafted in luxurious 14K yellow gold and feature 0.87 carats of round natural diamonds.

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Stud Earrings with Two 0.1ct E/VS2 Diamonds

$2,100

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Stud Earrings with Two 0.1ct E/VS2 Diamonds

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

E/VS2 Round White Diamonds. Original Tiffany & Co.

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 0.80 Carats D/VS2 Diamonds 18k Gold Stud Earrings

$10,159

GIA Certified 0.80 Carats D/VS2 Diamonds 18k Gold Stud Earrings

Located in New Delhi, Delhi

Add a touch of light and sophistication on your look. Stunning earrings come in 18k gold with 2 pieces of lustrous GIA certified Diamonds of 0,40 x 2= 0,80 carats, F color VS2 clarit...

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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14k Yellow Gold Tiffany & Co. Earrings with 0.3ct F/VS2 Diamonds

$3,740

14k Yellow Gold Tiffany & Co. Earrings with 0.3ct F/VS2 Diamonds

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Here is a set of 14k Yellow Gold Earrings from Tiffany & Co. with Two ~0.3ct. F/VS2 Round Diamonds.

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

New Platinum Dangling Earrings with 14.47ct Round & Marquis Diamonds M VS1/VS2

$40,000

New Platinum Dangling Earrings with 14.47ct Round & Marquis Diamonds M VS1/VS2

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in the captivating charm of these extraordinary earrings and make a statement of refined luxury. Style: Dangling Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 2.5 Carat Diamond Number of Stone...

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20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 4.04 Carat Fancy Yellow Pear Diamond Stud Earrings VS2 Natural

$43,200Sale Price|20% Off

$2,950

$292,050

$3,998

New 18k White Gold 1.82ctw GIA D VS2 Diamond w/ Emerald Halo Earrings

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - D Color - VS2 Clarity - 1.0ctw (exact - certified) ** See Certification Details Below ** Numerous Natur...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings

Materials

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

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Pair of Diamond Earrings Total Weight 2.43 Carat GIA D / VS 1 and D / VS 2

Located in New York, NY

Pair of round brilliant diamonds with a total weight of 2.43 carats, both with GIA certificates stating that they are D/ VS1 and D/ VS 2. They can be purchased loose $22,500, we beli...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond

6.04tcw Round Brilliant Diamond Stud Earrings 'H/VS2'

Unavailable

6.04tcw Round Brilliant Diamond Stud Earrings 'H/VS2'

By Betteridge

Located in Greenwich, CT

The diamonds are both H-color, VS2-clarity and Excellent-cut.

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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

2.06 Total Carat Weight Diamond Stud Earrings I/VS2

Unavailable

2.06 Total Carat Weight Diamond Stud Earrings I/VS2

By Shreve, Crump & Low

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

18 karat white gold diamond stud earrings featuring two round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.06 ctw having a color and clarity of I/VS2.

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

White Princess Diamond 1.84CT H/ VS2 in 14K White Gold Diamond Studs Earrings

Unavailable

H 0.21 in W 0.22 in D 0.2 in Dm 0.21 in L 0.56 in

White Princess Diamond 1.84CT H/ VS2 in 14K White Gold Diamond Studs Earrings

Located in New York, NY

We're thrilled to introduce our stunning white princess-cut diamond earrings, an excellent addition to your everyday jewelry collection.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Platinum 5 Carat Oval Cut Blue Sapphire Earrings VS2-SI1/GH Color Diamond Dangle

Located in New York, NY

Platinum 5 Carat Oval Cut Blue Sapphire Earrings VS2 SI1 GH Color Diamond Dangle Sapphire earrings featuring Oval Cut Blue Sapphires weighing a total of 5.00 carats, and adorned by ...

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2010s American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

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W 0.37 in D 0.28 in L 0.46 in

Green Tourmaline '9.63 Cts', Diamond 'E/VS2 1.09 cts' 18KY Gold Earstuds

By Michael Engelhardt

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Using material from the mines of Afghanistan, the lively and rich pair of rectangular tourmalines exhibit a warming shade of green. Unusually clean on the inside, the tourmalines we...

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2010s Afghan Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

David Rosenberg 5.42 Total Carats Round F/VS2 Triple Excellent GIA Diamond Studs

Unavailable

David Rosenberg 5.42 Total Carats Round F/VS2 Triple Excellent GIA Diamond Studs

By David Rosenberg

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Rosenberg Diamonds & Co. 5.42 total carat weight F color VS2 clarity triple excellent GIA Certified is the perfect pair of diamond studs. We have a large selection of GIA Certified s...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Iconic 1950s Diamond Platinum Earrings

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Beautiful iconic mid century earrings, crafted in platinum, decorated with approximately 6.50ctw in VS1-VS2/GH round and baguette diamonds.

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Vintage 1950s More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rosette Chandelier Diamond gold dangle Earrings

Unavailable

W 1.13 in L 1.25 in

Diamond Swirl Loop Earrings 2.39 Carats 14 Karat White Gold F-G VS1-VS2

By Harbor Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

14 Karat white gold swirl loop earrings featuring 326 round brilliants weighing 2.39 Carats. Color F-G Clarity VS1-VS2

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2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

White Diamond, Platinum

Exquisite 1.80 Carat Natural Diamond 14 Karat Solid White Gold Stud Earrings

$2,950 / item

Exquisite 1.80 Carat Natural Diamond 14 Karat Solid White Gold Stud Earrings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Exquisite 1.80 Carats Natural Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Stud Earrings Amazing looking piece! Total Natural Round Cut Diamonds Weight: 1.80 Carats (both earrings) SI1 / H -I Dia...

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2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond South Sea Drop Earrings 0.16 Carats

$2,160 / item

L 1 in

18 Karat White Gold Diamond South Sea Drop Earrings 0.16 Carats

By Harbor Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

18 Karat White Gold drop earrings featuring 14 round brilliants weighing 0.16 Carats and two South Sea Pearls measuring 11-12 MM. Can customize pearl to Golden, Pink or Tahitian. D...

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2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural 79.99cts Emerald & 1.41cts Daimond Earrings in 18k Gold

$8,200 / item

W 2.37 in L 0.4 in

Natural 79.99cts Emerald & 1.41cts Daimond Earrings in 18k Gold

Located in jaipur, IN

Feast your eyes on these vivid Emerald Gemstone Dangle Earrings encircled by Natural Diamonds. The hook and suspension are made with pure 18K Yellow Gold. Pair yours with everything ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Dangly Diamond Hoop Earrings 18K Solid White Gold

$2,295

Dangly Diamond Hoop Earrings 18K Solid White Gold

Located in Honolulu, HI

Earrings Specifications: Metal: 18K White Gold Total Weight: 5.4 Grams Earring Diameter: 1.25" x 0.55" Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: VS Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.70 carats...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 4.10 Carats Diamond Stud Earrings Round Brilliant in Platinum

$57,440Sale Price|20% Off

Dm 0.34 in

GIA Certified 4.10 Carats Diamond Stud Earrings Round Brilliant in Platinum

Located in Dallas, TX

Exceptional diamond solitaire stud earrings showcasing 2 spectacular GIA Certified round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 4.10 carats in total. They are accompanied by 2 GIA certifica...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum 18K Dangle Earrings

$9,050

L 1.19 in

Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum 18K Dangle Earrings

By Emeralds Maravellous

Located in Brunswick, ME

Delicate and very well handcrafted platinum and 18 karat yellow gold dangle earrings feature a top part of the earrings worked in platinum with sparkly round brilliant cut diamonds. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Gleaming 18k White Gold Natural Diamond Stud Earrings w/3.10 ct - GIA Certified

$42,413

Gleaming 18k White Gold Natural Diamond Stud Earrings w/3.10 ct - GIA Certified

Located in רמת גן, IL

Gleaming 18k White Gold Natural Diamond Stud Earrings w/3.10 ct - GIA Certified These captivating diamond stud earrings embody timeless elegance with a touch of modern luxury. Craft...

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2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.75 Carat Natural Diamond Drop Earrings G SI 14 Karat White Gold

$2,673 / item

H 1.5 in W 0.57 in

2.75 Carat Natural Diamond Drop Earrings G SI 14 Karat White Gold

By Morris & David

Located in New York, NY

2.75 Carat Natural Diamond Drop Earrings G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Earrings 2.75CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Exquisite 0.80 Carat Natural Diamond 14 Karat Solid White Gold Stud Earrings

$1,450 / item

Exquisite 0.80 Carat Natural Diamond 14 Karat Solid White Gold Stud Earrings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Exquisite 0.80 Carats Natural Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Stud Earrings Amazing looking piece! Total Natural Round Cut Diamonds Weight: 0.80 Carats (both earrings) SI1 / K-L Diam...

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2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural 2.35cts Emerald & 0.38cts Diamond Dangle Earrings in 14k Gold

$1,500 / item

W 0.36 in L 1.19 in

Natural 2.35cts Emerald & 0.38cts Diamond Dangle Earrings in 14k Gold

Located in jaipur, IN

You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features an emerald g...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

$65,780

W 0.67 in L 2.13 in

56.27 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K Gold

By Emeralds Maravellous

Located in Brunswick, ME

Emeralds Maravellous Certified 56.27 Carats Diamond, Pear-Shaped Cabochon Natural Colombian Emerald Drop Earrings A pair of 18k yellow gold ear dangles, each fitted with bishop diam...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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1980's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Lace Dress with Hanky Hem

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Toronto, Ontario

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$25,000

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By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

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Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

New Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2004 Limited Edition Black Crocodile Enamel Snake Bag

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New Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2004 Limited Edition Black Crocodile Enamel Snake Bag

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Located in Montgomery, TX

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$639,252

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Located in Antwerp, BE

IGI Certified Platinum Ascher Cut 31.5 ct Diamonds Cuff Bracelet to His Majesty Qaboos Bin Said Qaboos bin Said was Sultan of Oman from 23 July 1970 until his death in 2020 Comple...

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20th Century Unknown Artisan Cuff Bracelets

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Diamond, Platinum

Christian Dior John Galliano Size 8 / 10 Terra Cotta Tan Silk Vintage Slip Dress

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$18,750Sale Price|25% Off

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By Oscar Heyman

Located in New York City, NY

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$12,225

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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.

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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.

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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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