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Diamond 0.27 Carat Martini Gold Stud Earrings
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Delicate Stud Earrings
The earrings are 14K Yellow Gold
The Diamonds are 0.27 Carats G SI
The studs
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Stud Earrings 7.00 Carats J-K SI1 18 Karat White Gold Martini Setting
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond stud earrings weighing 7.00 Carats, Color J-K, Clarity SI1, in 18 Karat White Gold 4 prong
Category
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Diamond Stud Earrings, 3-prong Martini Push Back
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Setting : 3 Prong Push Back Martini Setting
Metal : 14k Gold
Diamond Carat Weight : 0.50ttcw
Diamond Cut
Category
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.01 Carat Natural Round Diamond Martini 3 Prong Stud Earrings H Si2/SI3
Located in Aventura, FL
This classic pair of Natural diamond stud earrings features two gorgeous round brilliant cut
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond
5.19ct Round Natural Diamonds Martini Setting 3 Prong Studs Earrings
Located in Aventura, FL
: Si2
Size: 8.81mm - 8.80mm
Prongs: 3 Prong
Earring Type: Martini Setting Earrings
Please contact us
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond
Diamond Stud Earrings 1.41 Carats J SI2-3 14 Karat White Gold Champagne Setting
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond stud earrings weighing 1.41 Carats in a four prong champagne setting, 14 karat white gold
Category
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Stud Earrings 3.15 Carats G SI2-3 18 Karat White Gold Champagne Setting
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond stud earrings weighing 3.15 Carats in a 3 prong Champagne setting, 18 Karat White Gold
Category
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1/4 Carat TDW 3-Prong Martini Natural Diamond Studs
Located in New York, NY
14K WG 1/4 Carat Total Diamond Weight 3-Prong Martini Natural Diamond Stud Earrings
Embrace
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Martini 3 Prong Stud Earrings G SI 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Martini 3 Prong Stud Earrings G SI 14K White Gold
100% Natural, Not
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.77ct Gia Certified Round Diamond Martini Setting 3 Prong Studs Earrings
Located in Aventura, FL
. An attractive alternative to traditional stud earrings, martini settings lend all of their glory to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond
0.75 Carat Natural Diamond Martini 3 Prong Stud Earrings G SI 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.75 Carat Natural Diamond Martini 3 Prong Stud Earrings G SI 14K White Gold
100% Natural, Not
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.00 Carat Natural Diamond Martini 3 Prong Stud Earrings G SI 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.00 Carat Natural Diamond Martini 3 Prong Stud Earrings G SI 14K White Gold
100% Natural, Not
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.50 Carat Natural Diamond Martini 3 Prong Stud Earrings G SI 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.50 Carat Natural Diamond Martini 3 Prong Stud Earrings G SI 14K White Gold
100% Natural, Not
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.25 Carat Natural Diamond Martini 3 Prong Stud Earrings G SI 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.25 Carat Natural Diamond Martini 3 Prong Stud Earrings G SI 14K White Gold
100% Natural, Not
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Martini 3 Prong Stud Earrings G SI 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Martini 3 Prong Stud Earrings G SI 14K White Gold
100% Natural, Not
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.25 Carat Natural Diamond Martini 3 Prong Stud Earrings G SI 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.25 Carat Natural Diamond Martini 3 Prong Stud Earrings G SI 14K White Gold
100% Natural, Not
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.33 Carat Natural Diamond Martini 3 Prong Stud Earrings G SI 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.33 Carat Natural Diamond Martini 3 Prong Stud Earrings G SI 14K White Gold
100% Natural, Not
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.40 Carat Natural Diamond Martini 3 Prong Stud Earrings G SI 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.40 Carat Natural Diamond Martini 3 Prong Stud Earrings G SI 14K White Gold
100% Natural, Not
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3/4 Carat DTW Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Montgomery, AL
These contemporary style diamond earrings feature approximately 0.75 carats of diamonds; combined
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
3/8 Carat DTW Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Montgomery, AL
These contemporary style diamond earrings feature approximately 0.38 carats of diamonds; combined
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Stud Earrings 6.12 Carats L I1 Champagne Setting Palladium
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond stud earrings weighing 6.12 Carats in a 4 prong Champagne setting crafted in Palladium
Category
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Palladium
Diamond Stud Earrings Natural Mined 45 Carat G SI1 Round 3 Prong Martini 14k
Located in Dearborn, MI
- 05073/CMXRNN
A Stunning .45 Carat Total Weight Diamond Earrings Set in 14K White Gold, 3 Prong Martini
Category
Early 2000s Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Martini Style 1.20 Carat VVS Diamond Stud Earrings in 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Elevate your style with these classic martini-style diamond stud earrings, crafted from 14k yellow
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.80ctw GIA Certified E Si1 3 Prongs Martini Natural Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Aventura, FL
These Diamond stud earrings feature two round brilliant cut diamonds, totaling 1.80ctw. They are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond
5.00 Carat Diamond Pair Martini Stud Earrings in 14K Gold Lv
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
These stunning martini stud diamond earrings are perfect for any ear! The total weight of these
Category
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
3.12 Carats Diamond Pair Martini Stud Earrings in 14K Gold Lv
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Earring Type: 3-prong Martini Studs
Post Type: Friction posts and large friction backs
Diamond Number: 2
Category
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
3.01ct GIA Natural Round Diamond Stud Earrings 3-Prong Martini Setting 14K Gold
Located in Aventura, FL
Beautiful 3.01ct Diamond Stud Earrings in 14K White Gold to make a statement with your look. You
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
New Platinum 1.03ctw GIA Round Brilliant Diamond Martini 3 Prong Stud Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
This elegant pair of diamond stud earrings was newly crafted from solid platinum and features two
Category
2010s American Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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New Platinum 1.52ctw 3 Prong Martini GIA Round Brilliant Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
This classic pair of diamond stud earrings is newly crafted in solid platinum and features two
Category
2010s American Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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GIA Certified Diamond Stud Earrings 4.03 Carats G I1 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond stud earrings weighing 4.03 Carats, Color G Clarity I1, in 14 Karat White Gold 4 prong
Category
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Diamond Stud Earrings 2.03 Carats G I1 18 Karat White Gold Champagne Setting
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond stud earrings weighing 2.03 Carats, Color G, Clarity I1, in 18 Karat White Gold 3 prong
Category
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Stud Earrings 2.01 Carats H I1 18 Karat White Gold Champagne Setting
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond stud earrings weighing 2.01 Carats, in 18 Karat White Gold 3 Prong Champagne Setting.
Color
Category
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 3.07 Carats H SI3-I1 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Stud earrings weighing 3.07 Carats in a 4 prong Champagne Setting, flanked with diamond
Category
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Stud Earrings 3.14 Carats G-H I1 18 Karat White Gold Champagne Setting
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond stud earrings weighing 3.14 Carats, Color G-H, Clarity I1, in 18 Karat White Gold 3 prong
Category
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Diamond Stud Earrings 1.13 Carats K-L I1 14 Karat White Gold Basket Setting
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond stud earrings weighing 1.13 Carats in a 4 prong basket setting, 14 Karat White Gold.
Color
Category
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
1.42 Carat Diamond Studs 14 Karat White Gold Martini
Located in Miami, FL
Si1-Si2 in clarity. The diamonds are set in martini three ( 3 ) claw setting. The earrings are white
Category
2010s American Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Stud Earrings 4.05 Carats K SI1-SI3 18 Karat White Gold Champagne Set
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond stud earrings weighing 4.05 Carats, Color K, Clarity SI1-SI3, in 18 Karat White Gold 4
Category
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Diamond Stud Earrings 4.66 Carats G-H I1 18 Karat White Gold Champagne Setting
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond stud earrings weighing 4.66 Carats Color G-H Clarity I1 in a 3 prong Champagne setting.
Eye
Category
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Stud Earrings 1.40 Carats I SI3-I1 18 Karat White Gold Champagne Setting
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond stud earrings weighing 1.40 carats in a three prong champagne setting, 18 karat white gold
Category
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Stud Earrings 2.49 Carat H-I I1 14 Karat White Gold Basket Setting
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Stud earrings weighing 2.49 Carats in a 4 prong Basket Setting.
Color H-I
Clarity I1
Category
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Diamond Stud Earrings 3.04 Carats H-I I1 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond stud earrings weighing 3.04 Carats, Color H-I, Clarity I1, in 18 Karat White Gold 3 prong
Category
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond Stud Earrings 3.41 Carats H-I I1 18 Karat White Gold Champagne Setting
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond stud earrings weighing 3.41 Carats in a 3 prong Champagne setting, 18 Karat White Gold
Category
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Stud Earrings 4.01 Carats G-H I1 Karat 14 Karat White Gold Basket Set
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond stud earrings weighing 4.01 Carats, Color G-H, Clarity I1, in 14 Karat White Gold 4 prong
Category
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
2 Carats 14K White Gold Natural Round Diamond 3 Prong Martini Setting Earrings
Located in Aventura, FL
A classic diamond earring featuring 2 Carats diamonds set in a 14k white gold 3-prong Martini
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
1.03 Ctw Diamond Stud Earrings GIA I/VS1-2 White Gold Martini 3 Prong Mounting
Located in Boca Raton, FL
GIA Certified diamond stud earrings set in 14 karat white gold martini style mountings. The two
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
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GIA Certified Diamond Stud Earrings 2.10 Carats G-H SI1-2 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Diamond stud earrings weighing 2.10 Carats, Color G-H, Clarity SI1-SI2, in 18 Karat
Category
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Martini Stud Earrings 1/2 Carat in 14K Gold, .50 Accent Stack LV
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
what you would prefer).
Earring Type: 3-prong martini studs
Post Type: Friction posts and backs
Diamond
Category
2010s American Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Stud Earrings 3.20 Carats K-L SI1-SI2 18 Karat White Gold Champagne Set
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond stud earrings weighing 3.20 Carats in a 3 prong Champagne setting, 18 Karat White Gold
Category
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat Brilliant Round Diamond Stud Earrings in White Gold
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Brilliant Round diamond stud earrings set in Martini three prongs style setting In 18K white gold
Category
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.60 Carats Diamond Martini Stud Pair in 14K Gold LV
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
These stunning martini stud diamond earrings are perfect for any ear! Wear them alone or next to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Stud Earrings 2.02 Carats H I1 14 Karat White Gold Basket Setting
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond stud earrings weighing 2.02 Carats, in 14 Karat White Gold 3 Prong Basket Setting.
Color H
Category
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified Diamond Stud Earrings 2.01 Carats J SI1 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Diamond stud earrings weighing 2.01 Carats, in 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Basket
Category
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Diamond Martini Stud Earrings 1.40 Carats in 14k Yellow/White/Rose Gold LV
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
These stunning martini stud diamond earrings are perfect for any ear! Wear them alone or next to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
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Petite Martini Diamond Stud Earrings .20 Carats in 14k Yellow/White/Rose Gold LV
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
These petite martini stud earrings are the perfect accent for any ear! These are beautiful alone or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
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Diamond Stud Earrings 2.01 Carats K I2 14 Karat White Gold Basket Setting
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond stud earrings weighing 2.01 Carats, in 14 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Basket Setting.
Color K
Category
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Stud Earring 1.86 Carats I-J VS2 14 Karat White Gold Basket Setting
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond stud earrings weighing 1.86 Carats, in 14 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Basket Setting.
Color I
Category
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Diamond Stud Earrings 2.09 Carats H-I I1 18 Karat White Gold Champagne Setting
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond stud earrings weighing 2.09 Carats, Color H, Clarity I1, in 18 Karat White Gold 3 prong
Category
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA CERTIFIED Diamond Stud Earrings 2.02 Carats G-H SI2 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Diamond Stud earrings weighing 2.02 Carats, Color G-H, Clarity SI2, in a 18 Karat
Category
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Diamond Stud Earrings 2.41 Carat H SI1-SI2 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified diamond stud earrings weighing 2.41 carats in a 3 prong martini setting, 18k white
Category
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18ct White Gold Solitaire Diamond Earrings 0.95ct Studs Martini 1ct One Carat
Located in Ilford, GB
One Carat Diamond, a pair not to be missed!
5mm each diamond solitaire studs.
Fully Hallmarked for
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21st Century and Contemporary British Stud Earrings
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3 Carat Diamond Martini Stud Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs
Find an expansive variety of 3 carat diamond martini stud earrings available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, white gold and 14k gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 2 vintage versions or 147 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. 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 3 carat diamond martini stud earrings made by contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Harbor Diamonds, Five Star Jewelry and Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for round cut 3 carat diamond martini stud earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and princess cut alternatives. When shopping our range of 3 carat diamond martini stud earrings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.
How Much are 3 Carat Diamond Martini Stud Earrings?
Prices for 3 carat diamond martini stud earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $109 and can go as high as $148,125, while 3 carat diamond martini stud earrings, on average, fetch $10,298.
Finding the Right stud-earrings for You
Stud earrings have a unique and rich cultural history. Though their design has evolved, vintage stud earrings are still a classic jewelry style.
Stud earrings are frequently dated back over 7,000 years to Asia, where they were worn mostly by upper-class men to indicate their wealth and status. Although earrings sometimes fell out of favor over the years — such as when ear piercing was prohibited by the Catholic Church in the 13th century — they’ve remained one of the most enduring forms of body modification.
When diamond jewelry gained prominence in the 19th century, thanks to prosperity in Europe and the United States as well as the greater accessibility of gemstones, studs adorned with fine diamonds became popular. Screw-back earrings debuted in the late 19th century and allowed people without pierced ears to don the embellishment. Stud earrings became especially popular in the 1960s.
Stud earrings are simple and usually small in size, making them lightweight and easy to wear. Unlike other earrings, stud earrings have a floating appearance. They are often made with a single gemstone, such as a sapphire or emerald, and a straight post that goes through the ear, typically with a rubber or metal backing to hold it in place.
Today, stud earrings accentuate outfits with a casual, elegant style, adding a bit of glam to any ensemble. Find an eclectic array of stud earrings on 1stDibs.
Questions About 3 Carat Diamond Martini Stud Earrings
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A good carat size for diamond stud earrings is usually between .25 carat and 1 carat for everyday wear. For nicer occasions it is worth going larger to over 1 carat in size.
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