Every VANLELES Diamonds creation is an homage to the beauty of Africa. Vania Leles started the jewelry brand to showcase the gemstones and diamonds of her home continent. Each ethically sourced piece is inspired by African history and landscapes, with precious stones transformed into stunning jewelry like dangle earrings, pendant necklaces and cocktail rings.
Leles was born in Guinea-Bissau and later studied in Lisbon and London. Her work as a model took her to Paris and New York until she settled in London. In 2003, she had the idea for a jewelry brand while on a fine jewelry shoot. Someone on set told her that Africa was the origin of some of the world’s most precious and semi-precious stones. Yet when she did some research, she discovered that there was a lack of fine jewelry African designers working with these stones.
Leles decided to establish her own African and female-led jewelry house, but her mother urged her to slow down. “She suggested I get ten years of experience before launching my own company,” Leles told Introspective. Taking her advice, she quit modeling, earned a gemology degree from GIA London and was hired as a gemologist by Graff. She later worked at De Beers and Sotheby’s.
In 2011, Leles launched VANLELES Diamonds. She opened a store on New Bond Street in London, a major center of the international jewelry trade. She began small, taking commissions for engagement rings and tennis bracelets. In 2015, a loyal client became an investor, and Leles relocated to the prestigious Brook Street.
When designing, Leles told The Study, she envisions her pieces for “a dynamic and elegant woman who isn’t afraid to wear grand jewelry with the same ease while in jeans and a white shirt or in a gown.”
Since the beginning, Leles has maintained a strict policy of only sourcing diamonds from certified conflict-free suppliers. This includes stones from all over the African continent, including Mozambique, Zambia, Botswana and Namibia.
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$15,919 / item
18 Karat White Gold and White Diamonds Bow Earrings
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
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$20,586 / item
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By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
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$42,407 / item
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$27,448 / item
18 Karat Yellow Gold and White Diamonds Earrings
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Located in Mayfair, London, GB
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Located in Mayfair, London, GB
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$27,997 / item
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Located in Mayfair, London, GB
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Located in Mayfair, London, GB
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$104,303 / item
18 Karat Yellow Gold, Emeralds and Diamonds Earrings
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18 Karat White Gold, Yellow Gold and Diamonds Small Earrings
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Located in Mayfair, London, GB
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$135,456 / item
18 Karat White Gold, Yellow Gold and Diamonds Earrings
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$1,372 / item
18 Karat Yellow Gold Mini Hoop Earrings
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Located in Mayfair, London, GB
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Located in Mayfair, London, GB
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By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
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18 Karat Yellow Gold, White Diamonds and Emeralds Wing Earrings
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
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$38,015 / item
18 Karat White Gold, White Diamonds Stiletto Earrings
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
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$50,230 / item
18 Karat Rose Gold and Diamonds Earrings
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Located in Mayfair, London, GB
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18 Karat White Gold and White Diamonds Butterfly Earrings
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
Stud Earrings crafted in 18K White Gold Round Brilliant Diamonds GVS + = 2.00 carats Earring size = 27 x 21 mm Made in Italy
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18 Karat White Gold and White Diamonds Large Heart Shaped Earrings
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
O CORAÇÃO AFRICANO Collection Love, my African heart, is a passionate love letter to Africa. A place of great generosity, beauty and opulence and a nod to VANLELES Founder and Creat...
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18 Karat Rose Gold, White Diamonds, Rubies and Rubellite Earclips
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
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18 Karat White Gold, White Diamonds and Yellow Sapphire Chandelier Earrings
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
Legends of Africa, Our iconic heritage collection. Vania celebrates the beauty and strength of her African homeland with intricate designs, infused with the intensity of the finest ...
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18 Karat White Gold and White Diamonds Single Earring
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
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18 Karat White Gold, Black Diamonds and White Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
Legends of Africa, Our iconic heritage collection. Vania celebrates the beauty and strength of her African homeland with intricate designs, infused with the intensity of the finest ...
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18 Karat Yellow Gold and Sapphires Mini Hoop Earrings
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Located in Mayfair, London, GB
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By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
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$16,880 / item
18 Karat Rose Gold and Diamonds Mini Earrings
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$23,056 / item
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Tsavorites Earclips
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Located in Mayfair, London, GB
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18 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise And White Wood Drop Earrings
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
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Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise and Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb yellow gold clip earrings crafted as a leaf design set with diamonds and turquoise. With posts, for pierced ears. 1 inch long. Can be made into clip-on earrings.
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Eostre Moonstone, White South Sea Pearl and Diamond Earring in 18K Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
This earring in inspired by the Moonstones. The top part of the earring is a Moonstone engulfed by a Diamonds encrusted Moon Crescent followed by a Moonstone Cabochon and at the bott...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Impressive ribbon wedged heirloom 18k gold clip-ons featuring a sparkling cluster of Montana sapphires enhanced by several diamonds. Additional ribbon wedges of textured gold form th...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Verdura 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Verdura
Located in Zurich, CH
Stylish pair of 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings by Verdura. Crafted in 18 karat ribbed yellow gold and designed as sculpted leaves, these beautiful earrings are meant to be worn up the...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 5.23 carats with Diamond 0.65 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 3.3 cm Total Weight: 9.47 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,750 / set
W 0.31 in L 0.83 in
Black Tahitian Pearl and Pavé Diamond Ribbon Stud Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These sophisticated stud earrings showcase two luminous Tahitian pearls, each displaying a rich iridescent black hue. Their near-round shape and high luster create a luxurious glow, ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,980
H 0.3 in W 0.3 in Dm 0.3 in L 0.3 in
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold White and Blue Diamond Stud Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These S.Georgios designer stud earrings are hand made from 18 Karat Yellow Gold to create a classic and elegant look. These beautiful earrings feature a center brilliant cut Blue Dia...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
$2,632 / item
H 0.48 in W 0.52 in D 0.12 in
Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Butterfly Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold diamond stud earrings set with 0.63 carats of white diamonds, F color, VVS1 clarity. Dimensions : H 0.47 in x...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Henry Dunay 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set in polished 18K Yellow Gold these pair of Henry Dunay earrings are beautiful with 5.00 cts set in diamonds. Both earrings weigh a total of 50.61 grams. 1.50 x 0.89 wide
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphires 11 Carat Earrings in 18 Carat White Gold and Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Earrings in 18 Carat White Gold and Diamonds each setting a Sapphire: One of 5.04 Carats Ceylon heated S2-2 and the Other 5.67 Carats Madgascar unheated ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Red Coral 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Timeless complementary colors of blue and red are given a modern interpretation for these earrings. Above is turquoise, carved in a cushion cabochon. Below is red coral, in a rectang...
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18 Karat Yellow Gold and White Diamonds Large Hoop Earrings
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold and White Diamonds Fringe Earrings
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold, White Diamonds and Coral Hoop Earrings
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
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Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat White Gold and White Diamonds Earrings
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
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18 Karat White Gold and White Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
Legends of Africa Our iconic heritage collection. Vania celebrates the beauty and strength of her African homeland with intricate designs, infused with the intensity of the finest ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold, Yellow Gold and Diamonds Mini Earrings
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamonds Mini Earrings
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
PLEASE NOTE THIS PIECE IS MADE TO ORDER. LEAD PRODUCTION TIME 4-5 WEEKS Drawing from the narrative of the “Dewdrops of the Desert,” the Fleur de Sable collection comes to life. Foun...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamonds Earrings
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
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By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
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Located in Mayfair, London, GB
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18 Karat Yellow Gold and White Diamonds Earrings
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
PLEASE NOTE THIS ITEM IS MADE TO ORDER. LEAD PRODUCTION TIME 5-6 WEEKS. A gold-rich collection that pays homage to the tidal sands of West Africa, the sand dunes of Mali, and the famous pilgrimage undertaken by Mansa Musa of the Mali Empire to Mecca . Earrings crafted in 18K Yellow Gold Round Brilliant Diamonds GVS+ = 1.04 ct Earring size 40 x 46 mm Made in Italy This video contains multiple items from our Blazing Trails collection. This listing is for The Blazing Trails 18 Karat Yellow Gold and White Diamonds Earrings...
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