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NWT $25, 000 Fancy Gold Flower Flower Coral Emerald Sapphire Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
, Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond Earrings. Earrings are comprised of a Gorgeous Fancy Carved Coral Carved
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21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold

Tutti Frutti Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of beautiful Tutti-Frutti clip-on Earrings with cabochon rubies, emeralds, sapphires, and
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Vintage 1970s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire & Diamond Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
of triple bombe puffed panels bezel set with cabochon rubies, cabochon emeralds, cabochon sapphires
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.45 carat Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire & Diamond Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Half-hoop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold Italian made Elegant
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20th Century North American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emeralds Maravellous Vivid Natural Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Drop Earrings
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Extraordinary drop dangle earrings are designed with blue Burma sapphire, Intense green Colombian
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.20 Carat Colombian Emerald Sapphire Diamond Dangle Earrings 18 Karat
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Absolutely gorgeous Colombian emerald Sapphire diamond dangle drop earrings a combination of light
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14.98 Carats Sapphire Emerald and Diamond Drop 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
A stunning pair with beautiful quality sapphires, and diamond emerald drop dangle earrings! The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Go...

7.25 Carat Natural Burma Pink Sapphire Diamond Earrings 18 Karat
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
A brilliant pair of 18K yellow gold Natural Burmese Pink Sapphires and Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
. 8.50ctw), 2.25ctw in diamonds, ruby and emerald (one is chipped) cabochons. Earrings measure 23mm x 22mm
Category

20th Century More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Emerald Sapphire and Diamond Leaf Drop Earrings
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Leaf motif earrings with fancy cut emerald and sapphire stones surrounded by brilliant round
Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire

Carved Emeralds Diamond Ruby Sapphire Earrings
Located in New York, NY
emeralds (2.5 carats total), diamonds (1.8 carats), rubies, and sapphires, ear-pendants. Made in Italy
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Style Emerald Diamond Sapphire Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold and sterling silver, these earrings are set with 2.73 carats emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Silver Snake Earring Diamond Sapphire Emerald
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rainbow Snake Chakra Earring White Diamond Tanzanite Blue Sapphire Emerald Citrin Ruby J DAUPHIN
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Citrine, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanit...

Emerald Blue Sapphire Fan Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
sapphire and .70 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

18 Karat White Gold, White Diamonds and Yellow Sapphire Chandelier Earrings
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
diamonds. Earrings crafted in 18K white gold Round brilliant Diamonds GVS = 5.82 carats Yellow Sapphires
Category

2010s British Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

CARTIER Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Pendant Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold earrings featuring three hoops of different sizes, each containing Diamonds
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Vintage 1940s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Pinwheel Earrings, 18k
Located in New York, NY
, these pinwheel earrings are adorned with four precious gemstones - ruby, emerald, sapphire, and diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire

Platinum Diamond Sapphire Emerald Ruby Drop Earrings
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These earrings are made in Platinum and feature Emeralds, Rubies Sapphires and Diamonds. They are
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Statement Columbian Emerald, Ceylon Sapphire and diamond earrings
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Emeralds: 5 carat total weight (ctw) Exceptional Royal Blue Ceylon Sapphires: 1.2 ctw Diamond Ovals: 0.52
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2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Charles Krypell Sapphire, Emerald, and Diamond Earrings
By Charles Krypell
Located in New York, NY
emeralds (appx. 1.40 cts), 44 deep blue rectangular-cut sapphires (appx. 7 cts.) and 40 round diamonds
Category

1990s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yell...

Emerald Sapphire and Pear Shaped Diamond Drop Earrings
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Pear Shaped Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Earring. This Earring is part of a Suite and can be
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2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Earrings
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage 18K Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Earrings Marked: 750 Approximate Dimensions: 3 cm
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Chandelier Diamond Blue Sapphire Emerald Earrings For Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
-Bril.Cut-0.8 ct H/SI1A Diamond 2-Bril.Cut-0.01 ct H/SI1A Blue Sapphire 14-8.4 ct Emerald 16-6.48 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Rubies Emeralds Sapphires Diamonds Rose Gold Cocktail Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
and enriched by emeralds, rubies and blue sapphires spots. These earrings are totally handmade by
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Vintage 1950s Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Emerald Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
. Composition Total Weight-18.3 Gold Weight(Gms)-15.07 Diamond Wt(Cts)-1.1 Emerald Wt(Cts)-11.05 Blue Sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Carved Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Dangling Earrings, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A pair of royal Carved Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Dangling Earrings made in 18K Yellow
Category

20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

White Stones, Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, emeralds and sapphires at the bottom. The origin of these particular earrings goes back to the 1970s, they
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lucea New York Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Earrings
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Lillipad Collection This pair of stunning statement earrings features White Sapphire and Emerald
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

RUCHI Diamond, Emerald and Blue Sapphire Chandelier Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold. Emerald- 16.87ct Total Weight Sapphire-14.85ct Total Weight Diamond-1.14ct Total
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

KimK Emerald Earrings with Diamonds and White Sapphires
By Estaa
Located in Mumbai, IN
“Kim Emerald Earrings“
 14kt Gold Earrings with 2.69 carats of Diamonds, 13.68 carats of Marquise
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Cut Sapphires 1.37ct Earrings Surrounded by 0.33ct of Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A pair of stunning Emerald cut Sapphires are surrounded by 0.33ct F/VS of Diamonds in this
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2010s English More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum

13.44 Carats, Zambian Emerald, Pink Sapphire & Diamonds Dangle/Drop Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous Emerald and Pink Sapphire Dangle/ Drop earrings set in 18K Gold & Diamonds. The
Category

2010s Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire Carved Leaves with Diamond Earrings, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire Carved Leaves with Diamond Earrings, 18k White Gold. The carvings
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20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Opal Cluster Earrings in 18k Gold
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
These one-of-a-kind earrings feature a harmoniously asymmetric arrangement of diamonds, emeralds
Category

2010s European Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Emerald Cut Diamond & Blue Sapphire Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your ensemble with these stunning Diamond & Blue Sapphire Chandelier Earrings. With a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

CARTIER Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Necklace and Earrings Set
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
- Sapphires 131.69 CTS, Diamonds 79.30, Emeralds 18.29 CTS Earrings Approximate Weights - Diamonds 18.58 CTS
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Vintage 1970s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Unheated Emerald & Ruby & Sapphire Earrings with Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Gold Emerald & Ruby & Sapphire Earrings with Diamonds Main Stone Emerald - Total 8.438 CT
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Emerald Chandelier Earrings
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
earrings are created from natural white diamonds 2.06 Carat, natural oval shape sapphires in total of 22.05
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emeralds, Diamonds, Sapphires, Rose Gold and Silver Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
diamonds on all the surface and enriched by emeralds and sapphires. These earrings are totally handmade by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

29.20 Carats Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, and Sapphire Dangle Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
29.20 carats Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, and Sapphire Dangle Earrings We are here to make you
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2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver

David Webb Sapphire Cabochon, Emerald and Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A pair of stunning David Webb Sapphire Cabochon, Emerald and Diamond Earrings made in 18k Yellow
Category

20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Ruby Sapphire Emerald White Stone Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
White stone earrings in 14kt yellow and white gold embellished with rubies, emeralds and blue
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14...

11.43 Carat Interchangeable Diamond Floral Earring set -Sapphires & Emeralds
Located in New York, NY
easily changed to suite your outfit or mood. Diamond, Natural Emerald and Natural Pink Sapphire are
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2010s American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Lucea New York Yellow Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Earrings
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
"Lillipad Collection" Yellow Sapphire , Emerald and Black Diamond Earrings in 18K Black Gold
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Sapphire and Emerald Cabochon Diamond Frontal Hoop Stud Earrings
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
Elegant oval-shaped sapphire and emerald cabochon and diamond frontal Hoop Earrings. Stud and
Category

1990s Unknown Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

RUCHI Emerald, Blue Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Linear Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Sapphire: 7.09ct total weight. Emerald: 4.47ct total weight. Diamonds: 1.204ct total
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Fabulous Diamond Sapphire Emerald White Gold 18 Karat Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NATKINA is jewelry for your everyday life, forever. Diamond 18-RND-0,49-G/SI1A Emerald 4-7,1ct Emerald 2
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Chandelier Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold. These beautiful chandelier earrings are hand set with 7.7 carats emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

RUCHI Blue Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Black Rhodium Chandelier Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K black rhodium gold. Blue Sapphire: 15.25ct total weight. Colombian Emerald: 6.81ct total
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

9.48ct Emerald Cut Sapphire & Diamond Earrings in 18KT Gold
Located in New York, NY
: 0.80ctw • A beautiful deep blue emerald cut sapphire is the focus in this pair of earrings. The sapphire
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2010s American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. platinum reversible earrings, sapphire, emerald and diamond.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Braintree, GB
changed between square-cut emeralds and square-cut blue sapphires. The emeralds and sapphires are
Category

Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum

Lucea New York Blue Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Earrings
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Lillipad Collection Blue Sapphire and Emerald are wrapped by Diamond feature as dangling earrings
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium

Natural Ruby cabochon, carved Blue Sapphires, Emerald, Ruby & Diamonds Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, classical style, Ruby, Emerald & Blue Sapphires Chandelier Earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire

Krypell 2.00ct Diamond 0.95ct Emerald 0.85ct Sapphire Earrings
Located in New York, NY
. The diamonds are accentuated by lovely baguette cut emeralds and sapphires that weigh approximately
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20th Century Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

South-Sea Pearls, Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubies, Diamonds, Platinum Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing dangle earrings in platinum structure mounted with leaves of sapphires and emeralds. In the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Berca Emerald Drops White Diamond Sapphire Enameled Champslevé Drop Earrings
By Berca Atelier
Located in Valenza, IT
technique featuring 0.55 Carat round Blue Sapphire, 3.80 Carat Emerald Drops 0.24 Carat White Diamond, 18k
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel

Impressive Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Emerald Gold Drop Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings Gold 18 K Diamond 34-Round 57-1,73-4/6A Diamond 42-Round 57-0,8-4/5A Diamond 2-Round 57
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2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Spectacular Emerald and Sapphire Gold Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1990s, 18k. These chic earrings feature luxuriously large, beautiful green emeralds, blue
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1990s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Ruby Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold. These beautiful earrings are hand set with 1.35 carats emerald, 4.58
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

RUCHI Emerald, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Black Rhodium Chandelier Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Black Rhodium Gold. Emeralds: 17.42ct total weight. Blue Sapphires: 22.30ct total weight
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Rhodium,...

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Emerald Sapphire Diamond Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of emerald sapphire diamond earrings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find a collection of 431 vintage versions or 423 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 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of emerald sapphire diamond earrings includes designs that are universally popular, but Contemporary and Modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Luigi Ferrara, Georgios Collections Inc and Meghna Jewels produced popular versions that are worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for round cut emerald sapphire diamond earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes emerald cut and brilliant cut alternatives. If you’re browsing the variety of emerald sapphire diamond earrings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Emerald Sapphire Diamond Earrings?

On average, emerald sapphire diamond earrings at 1stDibs sell for $4,523, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $182,000 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.