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Carat Weight: 1.5 Carat
Yianni Creations Aquamarine and Diamond Silver and Rhodium Wide Hoop Earrings
Located in Astoria, NY
Yianni Creations hoop earrings from Hephestos Collection all handmade from Fine silver 950 purity and plated with palladium to protect the silver from tarnish. Each beautiful earring...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Palladium, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling...
Panim 1.61 Carats Diamond Rosecut 18 Karat White Gold Hoop Earrings
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 1.61 Carats Diamond ROSECUT 18 Karat White Gold Hoop Earrings
Elevate your attire and make a statement with the sparkling diamond hoop earrings to boost your everyday look. U...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mariani 1.64 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Dangle Earrings
By Mariani
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
Handcrafted in Italy by Mariani Gioielli this stunning pair of Diamond drop earrings will light up the night! The 24 round brilliant Diamonds have a total weight of 1.64 carats set ...
Category
2010s Modern 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.50 Carat Natural Diamond Hoop Earrings G-H SI in 14K White Gold 2 Pointers
Located in New York, NY
1.50 Carat Natural Diamond Hoop Earrings G SI 14K White Gold
100% Natural, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Earrings
1.50CT
G-H
SI
14K White Gold, 5.1 grams, Prong St...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Designer Effy's 1.72 Carat Blue & White Diamond Dangling Earrings 14 K Rose Gold
By Effy
Located in New York, NY
Designer Effy's 1.72 Carat Blue & White Diamond Dangling Earrings 14 K Rose Gold
Small Huggies on the top .
This exquisite pair of earrings are beautifully crafted with 14 karat R...
Category
2010s 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Roman Malakov, Baguette and Round Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Unique pair of hoop earrings showcasing baguette diamonds weighing 0.96 carats total, channel set in 18 karat white gold. Finished with round diamond accents weighing 0.93 carats tot...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Dangle Emerald Diamond Estate Earrings
Located in Brunswick, ME
The Gorgeous two tone gold dangle estate earrings feature 4 (2- Oval/2-Pear shape) natural Colombian emeralds Intense medium green color- VS (very clean ) They are shimmering! The 4 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
1.68 Carat Black Diamond Butterfly 14 Karat White Gold Earrings
By Roshe Jewels
Located in San Dimas, CA
Beautiful Black Diamond and White Diamond Butterfly Earrings in 14K White Gold. This design has 46 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.83 carats (Clarity: VS2, Color: H) and 52 Black Di...
Category
2010s Modern 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.80 Carat Heart Shape Cut Diamond Studs VS Clarity E/D Color
Located in Rome, IT
GIA Certified 1.80 Carat Heart Shape Cut Diamond Studs VS Clarity E/D Color
Category
2010s Modern 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond
Designer Effy's 1.58 Ct Natural Diamond Dangling Huggies Earrings 14 Karat Gold
By Effy
Located in New York, NY
Designer Effy's 1.58 Ct Natural Diamond Dangling Huggies Earrings 14K White Gold
Post Earrings with Small Huggies on the top .
This exquisite pair of earrings are beautifully craft...
Category
2010s 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Oval 1.50 Carat Colombian Emerald Stud Earrings 18K
Located in Brunswick, ME
These stunning Colombian emerald Stud earrings have been crafted in 18K yellow gold.
Shape or Cut Emeralds: Oval Cut
Average Color/Clarity : Beautiful Medium Green/ Clarity, VS
Total...
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2010s Art Deco 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Dangle Earrings w Diamond Halo, Wedding Earrings, Everyday Earrings 14K
Located in Austin, TX
These earrings are perfect on the earlobe and have a super green pop of color with the genuine emeralds. The oval emeralds have a total weight of 1.39 carats and were mined in Columb...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
De Vroomen Enamel Pearl Diamond Gold Ear Clips
By De Vroomen
Located in New York, NY
These lovely 18kt yellow gold red enamel De Vroomen signed ear clips feature a mabe pearl center stone with 1.97ctw round brilliant diamond frames. These earrings offer a big look th...
Category
Late 20th Century 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Grey Black Tahitian Cocktail Dangling Earrings with Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of 8-9 mm Tahitian South Sea cultured pearl earrings with gorgeous 18K gold mountings.
Black Tahitian Cocktail Earrings With Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold
All pear...
Category
Early 20th Century 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
Roman Malakov, Pear Shape Diamond Cluster Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Bask in the spotlight with these radiant dangle earrings. Showcasing clusters of round brilliant diamonds securely set in a pear shape white gold composition. Spaced by a dazzling ro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Cultured Pearl and Diamond Earrings in 18KYG
Located in Greenwich, CT
Estate Jewelry Curated by Parulina- Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings set in 18K Yellow Gold featuring White Cultured Pearls 14.5mm & 12mm with 1.75ct of Round Shaped Diamonds.
Metal: 18...
Category
1940s Vintage 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Morganite Diamond Studs Pink Gold
Located in Rome, IT
chic pair of studs features natural pink morganites surrounded by halos of vibrant, natural diamonds. The morganites are a beautiful blush color reminiscent of rosé, and their well e...
Category
2010s Modern 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 1.86 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Rome, IT
This eye catching and very high quality 1.86 pair of princess cut diamonds is beautifully white, exceptionally clean, and displays lively brilliance. The diamonds are both certified ...
Category
2010s Modern 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond
1.73 Cttw Carat Natural Diamond Round Studs 14k White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
1.73 CTTW Carat Natural Diamond Round Studs 14k White Gold
Natural Diamond Studs set in 4 prong screw back
Category
2010s 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Stud Earrings, 1.50 Carats White Gold, Round Diamonds with Diamond Halo
Located in Austin, TX
These classic diamond studs have a diamond halo that makes them appear even bigger and more stunning. These are the necessary piece for every jewelry collection. Every woman wants a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pretty fan shape 18KT yellow gold earrings set with approx. 1.75 carats of Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds. They dangle two South Sea Pearls of beautiful white luster, they measure 12....
Category
Late 20th Century Modern 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum 18K Dangle Earrings
Located in Brunswick, ME
Delicate and very well handcrafted platinum and 18 karat yellow gold dangle earrings feature a top part of the earrings worked in platinum with sparkly round brilliant cut diamonds. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold 1 1/2 Carat Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Frame her face with the bold and impressive look of these fabulous round cut diamond stud earrings. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, each earring features a mesmerizing 0.75 ct. diamond s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamods Earrings '2 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
These colorful opal and diamond earrings feature two perfectly matched Oval opal framed by Micro prong round brilliant diamonds in 18k yellow gold. Experience the Difference!
Produc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.80 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Studs E Color VS2 Clarity
Located in Rome, IT
This stunning 1.80 carat matched pair of pear cut diamonds offers vibrant sparkle, a completely eye clean appearance, bright white color, and a glamorous cut! They are each individua...
Category
2010s Modern 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov, 1.90 Carat Total Princess Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A timeless piece of jewelry perfect for any occasion. Features two princess cut diamonds weighing 1.90 carats total, set in a 14 karat white gold basket.
Style available in differen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Stephen Webster Magnipheasant White Gold and White Diamond Pavé Drop Earstuds
Located in London, GB
18ct white gold, white diamond pavé 1.22ct and pear shaped white diamonds 0.49ct.
Please enquire for your exclusive price if your delivery country is outside of the United Kingdom.
...
Category
2010s Contemporary 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.80 Carat Aquamarine Diamond White Gold Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
1.80 carat rectangular natural Aqua earrings with bright full cut Diamond accents in 14k white gold settings.
2 Emerald cut blue Aquamarines, approx. total weight 1.80cts, 7.2 x 5....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Diamond and Sapphire Hanging Earring White Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond and Sapphire Hanging Earring in 14K White Gold. (2) Sapphires weighing 1.30 carat total weight and Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing 1.70 carat total weight, G-H in colo...
Category
2010s 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mismatched 1.53 Carat Rose-Cut Yellow Blue White Diamond Charm Halo Earrings
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mismatched Hoop earrings with removable charm handmade in Belgium by jewelry artist Joke Quick, in solid 18K Yellow, Rose & White gold and handmade the traditional way ( no casting o...
Category
2010s Contemporary 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gol...
1.50 CTW Diamond Stud Earrings GIA F/SI2 G/VS2 Martini White Gold Mountings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brilliant diamond stud earrings set in 14 karat white gold martini mountings. The matched diamonds weigh a total of 1.50 carat total weight and are GIA certified F/SI2 and G/VS2.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Greenwich, CT
Two Butterfly earrings, 18K white gold, round and marquise-cut diamonds; diamond quality DEF, IF to VVS.
REFERENCE: VCARB82900
STONE: Diamond: 70 stones, 1.67 carats
CLASP: Clip back...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Aquamarine Stud Earrings 1.15 Carats White Gold Aqua Post Basket Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Aquamarines, aquas, genuine and natural gemstones. These matching aquas are exquisite and would look great on any earlobe. They are delicately set in a four prong basket with a post ...
Category
2010s Contemporary 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold
Garnet Stud Earrings Yellow Gold Posts, Four Prong Rhodalite Garnet Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
The genuine Rhodalite Garnet stud earrings have 14 karat yellow gold stud style. The details for these gorgeous earrings are listed below:
Metal Quality: 14 K Yellow Gold
Earring Ty...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Rhodolite, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver 1 1/2 Carat Diamond Milgrain Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Delicate milgrain texture traces the edge of these stunning earrings crafted of genuine 14k Yellow gold plated .925 sterling silver. Diamonds are set at the center of the 4-prong des...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1.73 Cttw Carat Natural Diamond Round Studs 14k White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
1.73 CTTW Carat Natural Diamond Round Studs 14k White Gold
Natural Diamond Studs set in 4 prong screw back
Category
2010s 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
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GIA Certified 1.55 Carat Heart Shape Diamond Studs
Located in Rome, IT
GIA Certified 1.55 Carat Heart Shape Diamond Studs
Category
2010s Modern 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond
Fancy Light Yellow Cushion Diamond Halo Drop 18K Rose Gold Earrings Modern
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful fancy light yellow diamond drop earrings crafted in 18 karat rose gold. The dangles feature 2 cushion cut fancy light yellow diamonds weighing approximately 1.40 carat tota...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Diamond and Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Diamond and Pearl Drop Earrings . (6) Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing 1.50 carat total weight, G-H in color, VS in clarity and (2) 12-13mm...
Category
20th Century 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
PANIM 18K White Gold Diamond Rosecut Floral Stud Earrings
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Panim Rosecut Diamond Small Flower Stud Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
These stunning fancy rosecut diamond Small Flower earrings are One of a kind and handmade.
They are crafted i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18KT White Gold Baguette and Round 4 Cluster Halo Drop Dangler Earring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Keep them dazzled, with these ultra elegant diamond cluster baguette and round cluster earrings. Refine your look with the elegant glow of these dangling diamond cluster dangle drop ...
Category
2010s Art Deco 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Art Deco 1.60 Carat Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
A pair of diamond drop earrings from the Art Deco period comprising a bar of old cut diamonds suspending an articulated, open oval loop with a central horizontal bar and single cut d...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond
Internally Flawless D/E Color GIA Certified 1.85 Carat Diamond Studs
Located in Rome, IT
INTERNALLY FLAWLESS D/E Color GIA Certified 1.85 Carats Diamond Studs
Category
2010s Modern 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
1.53 Carat Diamond Hoop Earring 14 Karat White Gold
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These gorgeous hoop earrings are ideal as everyday earrings or even for those special night outs.
These earrings have 60 Round Cut Diamonds aligned both on the inside and outside o...
Category
2010s Modern 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov, 1.52 Carat Total Marquise Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Unique style earrings showcasing marquise cut diamonds set like an elegant flower. Diamonds weigh 1.52 carats total and are approximately F color, VS clarity. Made in 18 karat white ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.94 Carat Diamond Three Prong Platinum Stud Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Round diamond stud earrings in two three-prong platinum basket settings. CIA certified.
1 round diamond, approx total weight: .98cts I, SI1 GIA Certified. GIA certified# 517258570...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Intini Jewels 18 Karat Gold Freshwater Pearls Leverback Closure Earrings
Located in Milano, IT
Italian handmade beautiful freshwater natural pearl earrings. A unique and timeless leverback closure design with 18 karat yellow gold.
These pearls are inspired by a contemporary ...
Category
2010s Romantic 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Art Deco Drop Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Platinum
Diamond: 1.60 ct twd (estimated)
Total Weight: 16.7 grams
Category
20th Century 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1.96 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Round diamond cluster earrings in 14k white gold. 18 round Old European cut diamond clusters, set in 14k white gold settings.
18 round old European cut diamonds, I-J VS-SI approx. ...
Category
Late 20th Century 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.80 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Platinum Studs
Located in Rome, IT
GIA Certified 1.80 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Platinum Studs
Category
2010s Modern 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Open Work Diamond Double Halo Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
a brilliant pair of earrings of open-work design. Showcasing pear shape diamonds, surrounded by two rows of round brilliant diamonds. Attached to an accented hoop, and spaced by a ro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.9 Carat Emerald and Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Regalia Collection - This collection is an ode to the magnificence which adorns the outfits of royals and evening gowns of Hollywood celebrities. Featuring the finest Colombian and Z...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Sapphire Inside Out Hoop Earrings, 14 Karat Gold Genuine Sapphire Gems
Located in Austin, TX
Yellow sapphire hoops are the modern hoop design of 2020! These bold hoops are made in 14 karat yellow gold with genuine, yellow sapphire gemstones. The hoop earrings have an inside-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.74 CTW Diamond Stud Earrings GIA G/VS2 White Gold Martini Mounting
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Round brilliant diamond stud earrings set in 14 karat white gold martini mountings. The 2 round brilliant cut diamonds weigh 1.74 carat total weight and are graded by the GIA G color...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Roman Malakov, Open-Work Diamond Fringe Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing an open-work design, encrusted with round diamonds. Suspended from the post are diamonds by the yard that slowly converse into one at the bottom. Made in 18 karat white go...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.18 Carat Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's pear shaped diamond dangle earrings. 2 GIA certified pear shaped dangles with 2 pear shaped tops in a platinum settings. Designed and crafted in the Peter Suchy workshop.
1 p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1.50 TCW Four Prong Diamond Stud Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Classic Four Prong Basket Diamond Stud Earrings, featuring:
✧ 2 earth mined diamonds G-H color SI weighing 1.50 carats
✧ Measurements: 5.75mm*5.75mm
✧ Available in 18K Yellow Gold
✧...
Category
2010s Contemporary 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s French 1.96 Carat Diamond and White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive pair of vintage French 1.96 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold stud earrings; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
These fine and imp...
Category
1940s Vintage 1.5 Carat Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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