Graff, Ladies Three-Color 18 Karat Gold Clip-On Earrings, London Import, 1992
View Similar Items
Graff, Ladies Three-Color 18 Karat Gold Clip-On Earrings, London Import, 1992
About the Item
- Creator:
- Metal:
- Weight:13 g
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1992
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Braintree, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU92936513312
Graff
The British jeweler Sir Laurence Graff (b. 1938) became utterly mesmerized by diamonds when he undertook his first apprenticeship at age 15 in London’s Hatton Garden jewelry district. It wasn't long before he established his now-celebrated eponymous brand, which produces engagement rings, necklaces, rings, earrings, stand-alone jewels, watches and more — all entirely in-house.
Graff had enrolled in classes at Central School of Arts and Crafts, and while he initially showed promise and was highly regarded, the shop owner, Mr. Schindler — who had his apprentice scrubbing floors and toilets — soon changed his tune, deeming him subpar. Undeterred, Graff learned to repair rings and designed small jewels at a humble workbench in his bedroom. He opened a 24-hour ring-repair service with a business partner and, in 1960, founded his luxury house. Two retail locations followed in London in 1962. Graff would go on to become one of the finest diamantaires in the world and was appointed an OBE in 2013 by Queen Elizabeth for his services to the jewelry industry.
Graff is known for handling some of the most famous diamonds in the world, including the Windsor Yellows, the Paragon, the Lesotho Promise and the Wittelsbach-Graff. He also purchased the 302.37-carat Graff Lesedi La Rona, which, at the time, was the largest diamond ever graded by the Gemological Institute of America. The GIA certified the diamond — then the second-largest gem-quality rough diamond on record — as being of highest color and highest clarity. Lucara Diamond Corporation workers discovered the 1,109-carat rough diamond in 2015 at the Karowe mine in Botswana, and after Graff purchased the diamond in 2017, his gemologists and craftsmen spent more than 18 months polishing its final facets.
While many jewels, such as the Graff Lesedi La Rona, remain in Graff’s collection, he does sell extremely high-quality stand-alone jewels. Gems in his showrooms can reportedly fetch hundreds of thousands of dollars on average. Although these stones are perhaps slightly out of the budget of a typical Graff jewelry client, the house does work with more reasonably priced, but no less exceptional gems for its collections.
Naturally, diamonds feature prominently in Graff jewelry, which is known for being more avant-garde than traditional, although Graff does create classic engagement rings, too. The jeweler’s ready-to-wear collections integrate naturalistic motifs like butterflies, bows and sunbursts, as well as striking silhouettes like the crisscrossed Kiss, the clustered Threads and the swirling Inspired by Twombly line, which pays homage to the work of American painter and sculptor Cy Twombly. And while diamonds are the main focus for Graff, his jewelry occasionally features other precious and semiprecious stones.
Browse Graff watches, rings, earrings and other accessories on 1stDibs.
- Platinum Ladies Clip-On Earrings with Natural Colombian EmeraldsLocated in Braintree, GBPlatinum ladies clip-on earrings with natural Colombian emeralds, main stones on earrings weighing 1.6 ct each, also 0.30 carats of surrounding emeralds. Totalling 3.80 carats of eme...Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
MaterialsEmerald, Platinum
$19,497 Sale Price / set20% OffFree Shipping - Van Cleef & Arpels 18kt Gold Heart Clip-On EarringsBy Van Cleef & ArpelsLocated in Braintree, GBVan Cleef & Arpels 18kt yellow gold pair of heart - shaped clip - on earrings. Indulge in the timeless elegance of Van Cleef & Arpels with this exquisite pair of 18kt yellow gold c...Category
1990s French Clip-on Earrings
MaterialsGold
- 18kt. yellow gold pair of diamond winged day and night clip on earringsLocated in Braintree, GBVintage 18kt yellow gold pair of winged diamonds set day and night earrings with Cultured pearls. Made in 1980s Dimensions - Length: 4.2 x 1 cm Weight: 12 grams Diamonds - Cu...Category
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, Yellow Gold
- Vintage 18kt. gold flower-shaped pair of clip-on earrings set with lapis lazuliLocated in Braintree, GBVintage 18kt. yellow gold flower-shaped pair of clip-on earrings set with lapis lazuli. Made in circa 1980's Please note: clips have been added later and bear the 9kt. gold mark. Di...Category
Vintage 1980s European Clip-on Earrings
MaterialsLapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
- Marina B. Milan 18kt gold vintage pair of hoop ear clips in a scallop designBy Marina BLocated in Braintree, GBMarina B. Milan 18kt yellow gold vintage pair of hoop ear clips in a scallop design. Signed Marina B. Italian hallmarks, Italy. Made in Italy, Circa 1990s The swirl earrings are crafted in Milan, Italy by the renowned Marina Bvlgari jewellery house. These highly versatile clip earrings showcase intricate scalloped patterns meticulously fashioned in 18-karat solid yellow gold, boasting a polished finish of exceptional quality. Approx. Dimensions - Size: Width: 2.7 cm Depth: 1 cm Weight: 27.9 grams Condition: Earrings are pre-owned, have some wear from general usage, great overall condition. (1978-Present) Italian jewellery designer associated with the Bvlgari firm. Marina Bvlgari is from the third generation of family members brought into the business. When her father Constantino died in 1973, she and her sister Anna assumed central management and design roles within Bvlgari. In 1976, however, Marina left Bvlgari citing irreconcilable differences with her cousins, the other owners. In 1978, she opened her own store in Milan, Marina B, and in 1986, she opened a boutique in New York. Throughout the 1990s, other locations were launched. Given her heritage, it is not surprising that her designs resemble those created by her family at Bvlgari. They are characteristically voluminous, bold, and colourful. In 1986, the Marina B. line was bought by the Saudi Arabian sheik of Jeddah, Ahmed Fitaihi.1 Windsor Jewels...Category
1990s Italian Clip-on Earrings
MaterialsGold, 18k Gold
- Dior 18kt gold and enamel Leopard design pair of ear clips with citrine stonesBy Christian DiorLocated in Braintree, GBDive into a world of unparalleled glamour with this breath taking Christian Dior earrings crafted in luxurious textured 18k yellow gold adorned with mesmerizing black enamel and suga...Category
1990s French Clip-on Earrings
MaterialsCitrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
- 18 Karat Gold and Baguette Diamond Clip on EarringsLocated in London, GB18kt Gold and Diamond Earclips, each a curving line of channel-set diamond baguettes, lg. 5/8 in.Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Clip-on Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold
- C. Krypell Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Clip-On EarringsBy Charles KrypellLocated in Miami, FL1980's vintage Elegant Designer Charles Krypell diamond and sapphire earrings for pierced ears crafted in 18K yellow gold. Material: 18K yellow gold Weight: 24.9 grams Dimensions...Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
- Pavé Diamond Clip-On Earrings in 18 Karat White GoldLocated in Lucerne, CHElegant and classic diamond clip-on earrings crafted in 18K white gold. Two pavé set beds with a total of 86 brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing 1.72 carats . The diamonds are o...Category
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
- Carved Wood and 18-Karat Yellow Gold Clip-on EarringsLocated in Monte Carlo, MCThese earrings exhibit skilled craftsmanship, characterised by their unique coupling of carved wood and gold. A modern pattern runs seamlessly the 18kt pure gold and wood giving thes...Category
1990s French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Pavé Diamond Clip-On Earrings in 18 Karat White GoldLocated in Lucerne, CHElegant and classic diamond clip-on earrings crafted in 18K white gold. Two pavé set beds with a total of 70 brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing 0.84 carats . The diamonds are o...Category
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Clip-on Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
- Pavé Diamond Clip-On Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow GoldLocated in Lucerne, CHElegant and classic diamond clip-on earrings crafted in 18K yellow gold. Two pavé set beds with a total of 86 brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing 1.72 carats . The diamonds are ...Category
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold