Antique Diamond Earrings

One of the most intriguing elements of a pair of antique diamond earrings is the history that accompanies the jewelry. In some cases, antique diamond earrings are passed down through generations of a family, so the stories associated with the earrings are well-known. However, if the earrings are not from within the family, the owner's imagination can run wild! Perhaps the earrings were worn to a Queen's coronation, an Old Hollywood movie premiere, or on a trip around the world. You never know--in the chaos that followed the first World War, the Russian Revolution, and the Second World War, the fabulous collections of many European dynasties (including the Romanovs and Hapsburgs) were either lost, stolen, or auctioned off. Pieces that once belonged to princesses and grand duchesses are still trickling onto the market today.

Many jewelry collectors are fascinated by Art Deco diamond earrings. This style of jewelry, popular in the 1920s and 1930s, featured sleek, streamlined forms including many geometric designs. Art Deco style also carried over into architecture, clothing, and interior design.