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Boodles Diamond Earrings

Boodles Diamond Waterfall Earrings
Boodles Diamond Waterfall Earrings

Boodles Diamond Waterfall Earrings

By Boodles

Located in London, GB

Condition: Used (Excellent) - Professionally polished to look new Total Weight: 5.0 grams Drop Length: 22mm Diamonds: 1.98 Carats, Colour: E-F, Clarity: VS-VVS Fastening: Post and Bu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Boodles Platinum Raindance Diamond Drop Earrings
Boodles Platinum Raindance Diamond Drop Earrings

Boodles Platinum Raindance Diamond Drop Earrings

By Boodles

Located in London, GB

Here we have a fabulous pair of drop earrings from the luxury British jewellery designer, Boodles.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Boodles 3.02 Carat Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
Boodles 3.02 Carat Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings

Boodles 3.02 Carat Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings

By Boodles

Located in London, GB

Here we have a meticulously designed pair of diamond stud earrings from the renowned British jewellery designer, Boodles.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 0.80ct Diamond Boodles Amare Earrings, c.1970s
Vintage 0.80ct Diamond Boodles Amare Earrings, c.1970s

Vintage 0.80ct Diamond Boodles Amare Earrings, c.1970s

By Boodles

Located in London, GB

From the designer Boodles come these stunning 1970s earrings from their Amare collection.

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boodles Ashoka Cut 2.0 Carat Diamond Stud Earrings
Boodles Ashoka Cut 2.0 Carat Diamond Stud Earrings

Boodles Ashoka Cut 2.0 Carat Diamond Stud Earrings

By Boodles

Located in London, GB

Here we have a wonderful pair of diamond stud earrings from the luxury jewellery designer Boodles.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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Boodles Diamond Sophie Earrings
Boodles Diamond Sophie Earrings

Boodles Diamond Sophie Earrings

By Boodles

Located in London, GB

Colour: G, Clarity: VS Total Remaining Diamond Weight: 1.03ct (0.515ct each) Fastening: Butterflies Hallmarked: Platinum London 2016 Marked: 'BOODLES' & Serial Number RRP: £11,500 Bo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Boodles Diamond Dragonfly Earrings
Boodles Diamond Dragonfly Earrings

Boodles Diamond Dragonfly Earrings

By Boodles

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A pair of 18k white gold diamond Dragonfly earrings. The earrings are of hoop design and are set with round brilliant cut diamonds to the front.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Boodles Aquamarine & Diamond Drop Earrings
Boodles Aquamarine & Diamond Drop Earrings

Boodles Aquamarine & Diamond Drop Earrings

By Boodles

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

These earrings by Boodles feature Aquamarine and Diamond, made in 18ct white gold.

Category

2010s Unknown Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold

Boodles Maymay Rose Diamond Stud Earrings
Boodles Maymay Rose Diamond Stud Earrings

Boodles Maymay Rose Diamond Stud Earrings

By Boodles

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An elegant pair of platinum earrings from the Maymay Rose collection by Boodles.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Boodles Raindance Long Diamond Drop Earrings
Boodles Raindance Long Diamond Drop Earrings

Boodles Raindance Long Diamond Drop Earrings

By Boodles

Located in London, GB

Here we have a wonderful pair of earrings from the luxury jewellery designer Boodles.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Boodles Diamond Hoop Earrings 4.41 Carat
Boodles Diamond Hoop Earrings 4.41 Carat

Boodles Diamond Hoop Earrings 4.41 Carat

By Boodles

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A large 18k white gold pair of diamond hoop earrings by Boodles. The earrings consist of 120 round brilliant cut diamonds set on the outer and inner line of the hoops with a total we...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Boodles Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings
Boodles Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings

Boodles Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings

By Boodles

Located in London, GB

Colour: G, Clarity: VS Total Remaining Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.17ct (0.085ct each) Fastening: Butterflies Marked: 'BOODLES' Tested As: 18ct Gold Box: Boodles Earring Box Documents:...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Boodles 0.30 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
Boodles 0.30 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Earrings

Boodles 0.30 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Earrings

By Boodles

Located in London, GB

These lovely sapphire and diamond earrings are by British jewellery designer, Boodles.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Boodles Large Roulette 1.20 Carat Diamond Earrings
Boodles Large Roulette 1.20 Carat Diamond Earrings

Boodles Large Roulette 1.20 Carat Diamond Earrings

By Boodles

Located in London, GB

These diamond studded earrings are by renowned jeweller Boodles.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Boodles Diamond Set Cabaret Hoop Earrings 2.56 Carat
Boodles Diamond Set Cabaret Hoop Earrings 2.56 Carat

Boodles Diamond Set Cabaret Hoop Earrings 2.56 Carat

By Boodles

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A pair of platinum diamond set earrings from the Boodles Cabaret collection.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Boodles Diamond Leaf Earrings in Yellow Gold
Vintage Boodles Diamond Leaf Earrings in Yellow Gold

Vintage Boodles Diamond Leaf Earrings in Yellow Gold

By Boodles

Located in London, England

A sensational pair of vintage Boodles diamond leaf earrings in 18-karat yellow gold.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boodles Aquamarine & Diamond 18ct White Gold Drop Earring
Boodles Aquamarine & Diamond 18ct White Gold Drop Earring

Boodles Aquamarine & Diamond 18ct White Gold Drop Earring

By Boodles

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Boodles Aquamarine & Diamond 18ct White Gold Drop Earring Product Details Xupes Ref: COMJ878 Brand: Boodles Model: Drop Earring Type: Earrings Serial Number: undefined RRP: £0 A...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond

Boodles 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Diamond Hug Earrings
Boodles 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Diamond Hug Earrings

Boodles 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Diamond Hug Earrings

By Boodles

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Boodles 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Diamond Hug Earrings Product Details Xupes Ref: COMJ872 Brand: Boodles Model: Diamond Hug Earrings Type: Earrings Age: 1990's RRP: £0 Material(s): 18...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Signature Boodles Blossom Earrings with Diamonds in Rose Gold
Signature Boodles Blossom Earrings with Diamonds in Rose Gold

Signature Boodles Blossom Earrings with Diamonds in Rose Gold

By Boodles

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A stunning pair of 18k rose gold diamond set earrings from the Blossom collection by Boodles.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Boodles 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
Boodles 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings

Boodles 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings

By Boodles

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

These Earrings by Boodles feature 14 round brilliant cut Diamonds of 4.20ct total colour G, clarity SI, made in 18k White Gold.

Category

Vintage 1980s British Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Boodles 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
Boodles 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings

Boodles 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings

By Boodles

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

These Earrings by Boodles feature 14 round brilliant cut Diamonds of 4.20ct total colour G, clarity SI, made in 18k White Gold.

Category

Vintage 1980s British Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Boodles 1ct Ashoka Cut Diamond Halo Platinum Stud Earrings
Boodles 1ct Ashoka Cut Diamond Halo Platinum Stud Earrings

Boodles 1ct Ashoka Cut Diamond Halo Platinum Stud Earrings

By Boodles

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Boodles 1ct Ashoka Cut Diamond Halo Platinum Stud Earrings Product Details Xupes Ref: COMJ827 Brand: Boodles Model: Ashoka Stud Earrings Type: Earrings Age: 2014 RRP: £0 Accompanied...

Category

2010s European Stud Earrings

Materials

Platinum

Boodles 1ct Ashoka Cut Diamond Halo Platinum Stud Earrings
Boodles 1ct Ashoka Cut Diamond Halo Platinum Stud Earrings

Boodles 1ct Ashoka Cut Diamond Halo Platinum Stud Earrings

By Boodles

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Boodles 1ct Ashoka Cut Diamond Halo Platinum Stud Earrings Product Details Xupes Ref: COMJ827 Brand: Boodles Model: Ashoka Stud Earrings Type: Earrings Age: 2014 RRP: £0 Accompanied...

Category

2010s European Stud Earrings

Materials

Platinum

Boodles 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Hug Earrings
Boodles 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Hug Earrings

Boodles 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Hug Earrings

By Boodles

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

These Earrings by Boodles are from their Hug collection and feature 38 round brilliant cut Diamonds of 0.45ct total colour G, clarity VS, mounted in an 18k Yellow Gold setting.

Category

1990s Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boodles 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Cut Diamond Hug Earrings
Boodles 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Cut Diamond Hug Earrings

Boodles 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Cut Diamond Hug Earrings

By Boodles

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

These Earrings by Boodles are from their Hug collection and feature 38 round brilliant cut Diamonds of 0.45ct total mounted in an 18k Yellow Gold setting.

Category

1990s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boodles Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Earring & Pendant Suite
Boodles Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Earring & Pendant Suite

Boodles Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Earring & Pendant Suite

By Boodles

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Boodles 18k white gold tahitian pearl & diamond earring & pendant suite from the 'Cutting Edge' collection.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Boodle and Dunthorne 18 Carat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring & Earring Set
Boodle and Dunthorne 18 Carat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring & Earring Set

Boodle and Dunthorne 18 Carat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring & Earring Set

By Boodles and Dunthorne

Located in London, GB

This wonderful ring and earring set designed by Boodle and Dunthorne has been crafted in 18 carat yellow gold.

Category

Early 2000s British Modern More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boodles Diamond “Cabaret” Hoop Earrings with Stars
Boodles Diamond “Cabaret” Hoop Earrings with Stars

Boodles Diamond “Cabaret” Hoop Earrings with Stars

By Boodles

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Whimsical, charming and sophisticated earrings from the Boodles Cabaret collection, boasting 271 round brilliant and one pear brilliant white diamonds that weigh approximately 3.00 c...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Boodles Diamond Gold Crossover Earrings
Boodles Diamond Gold Crossover Earrings

Boodles Diamond Gold Crossover Earrings

By Boodles

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

One Pair of Pre-Owned Crossover Style Earrings. They Contain 0.79ctw Princess Cut Diamonds set in 18k Yellow Gold with Satin Finish. Suitable for a woman with non-pierced ears.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Boodles Gold Diamond Clip-On Earrings
Boodles Gold Diamond Clip-On Earrings

Boodles Gold Diamond Clip-On Earrings

By Boodles

Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB

These earrings are each set with 3 small brilliant cut diamonds.

Category

Late 20th Century British Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Boodles Diamond Gold Strawberry Earclips
Boodles Diamond Gold Strawberry Earclips

Boodles Diamond Gold Strawberry Earclips

By Boodles

Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB

Perfect for summer garden parties and Wimbledon! These pretty diamond strawberry earrings by Boodles capture the mood of the English summer at its best.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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Boodles Diamond Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of boodles diamond earrings for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 11 vintage versions or 14 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of boodles diamond earrings to choose from, but Modern boodles diamond earrings are of considerable interest. A selection of round cut, brilliant cut and princess cut can be found today on these pages. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of boodles diamond earrings, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Boodles Diamond Earrings?

On average, boodles diamond earrings at 1stDibs sell for $4,248, while they’re typically $1,955 on the low end and $15,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.