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Gemstone: Diamond
Style: Romantic
Chaumet Liens Diamond and 18 Carat Yellow Gold Heart and Kiss Clip-On Earrings
Located in London, GB
Treat yourself or someone special to this spectacular pair of earrings from luxury French jeweller, Maison Chaumet. Expertly crafted in 18 carat yellow gold, these romantic and eleg...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Romantic Diamond Earrings

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

Rossella Ugolini Love Green Agate Diamonds 18k Gold Happy Flower Dangle Earrings
Located in Rome, IT
The Rossella Ugolini Design Collection 18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Agate Diamonds Flower and Heart Shape Pendant Dangle Earrings are a stunning representation of elegance and romance....
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2010s Italian Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.33CT Total Weight Emeralds & Diamonds Flower Shape Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pair of earrings are made of Natural Emeralds and a Good Quality of Earthborn Diamonds summarizing the Emeralds beauty, set in polished 18K White Gold setting making ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold and White Diamonds Earrings
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
The most exquisite diamonds and timeless designs created with superior craftsmanship. VANELELES Diamonds’ Bridal Collection offers an extensive selection of engagement rings, showcas...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold and White Diamonds Earrings
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
The most exquisite diamonds and timeless designs created with superior craftsmanship. VANELELES Diamonds’ Bridal Collection offers an extensive selection of engagement rings, showcas...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.33 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond 14KT White Gold Heart Stud Earrings
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
A sparkling delight, these diamond heart stud earrings fit her charming aesthetic. Handcrafted by our experts in 14 karat white gold and studded with 46 single cut and baguette-cut d...
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2010s Indian Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Pearl and Old Cut Diamond Open Work Platinum Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
This exquisite pair of platinum drop earrings feature an intricate open work design beautifully adorned with 8 eight cut diamonds on each earring, all mounted in delicate milgrain se...
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2010s English Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Rossella Ugolini 18K Gold Little Bee-Inspired Earrings Diamonds and Rose Quartz
Located in Rome, IT
Discover elegance in its purest form with Rossella Ugolini's 18K Gold Little Bee Earrings, a testament to unparalleled artistry handcrafted in Italy using the ancient wax sculpture t...
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2010s Italian Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Rossella Ugolini Rose Quartz Bee 18K Gold Diamonds Handcrafted Stud Earrings
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design 18K Gold White and Black Diamonds, Rose Quartz Bees Stud Earrings. Unique design inspired by the harmony of Bees and Roses. Handcrafted in Italy, ensuring unp...
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2010s Italian Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gol...

Pearl Clip Earrings 18 Carat White Gold Set with Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
18 kt white gold pearl and diamond earrings. Pearl clip-on earrings. They each hold a large cultured 12 to 12.5 mm pearl resting on a brilliant-cut and baguette-cut diamond setting for a total diamond weight of 0.84 kt for the pair. Clip clasp...
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Early 2000s French Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pearl Clip Earrings 18 Carat White Gold Set with Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
18K White Gold Pearl Clip Earrings, set with 0.9 carats of Diamonds. A central Diamond is surrounded by 13 Baguette Diamonds and 15 round Diamonds. Diameter of the Pearl: 13 mm, Hei...
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Early 2000s Unknown Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold, Diamonds, Pink Sapphire, Ruby and Tsavorite Earrings
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
Step into a world of delight and magic, where flowers burst into bloom in a spectacular display of colourful gemstones and floral splendour. Inspired by vibrant African print, this c...
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2010s British Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, White Diamond, Dia...

Melie Jewelry La Belle Earcuff In 14K with Diamond & Watermelon Tourmaline
Located in Levent, 34
Melie Jewelry La Belle Earcuff - One Of A Kind 14K Rose Gold, 0.23 ct Diamond / G-VS, 10.00 ct Tourmaline The Story Behind The "La Belle" earring from Melie Jewelry's "Once Upon a ...
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2010s Turkish Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Diamond, Tourmaline, Rose Gold

Sapphire & Diamond Halo Stud Earring in 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Petite stud earrings contain 2 finely matched oval brilliant cut blue sapphires, 1.80tcw. Surrounding sapphires are round brilliant diamonds creating a halo, totaling 1.05tcw. Diamon...
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21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Diamond Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold

1.25 Carat Natural Diamond Channel Hoop Earrings G SI 14K Yellow Gold 18mm
Located in New York, NY
1.25 Carat Natural Diamond Hoop Earrings G SI 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Earrings 1.25CT G-H SI 14K Yellow Gold, 3.19 grams, Channel...
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2010s American Romantic Diamond Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Mabe Pearl and Diamond Earrings
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
A classic and sophisticated pair of 14 karat yellow gold pearl and diamond earrings. The earrings feature 2 round cream Mabe pearls measuring 16 millimeters each. 64 round cut diamon...
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20th Century Unknown Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Sapphire & Diamond Halo Stud Earring in 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Stud earrings contain 2 finely matched round brilliant cut pink sapphires, 5.08tcw.. Surrounding pink sapphires are round brilliant diamonds creating a halo, totaling 3.08tcw. Diamon...
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21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold

One-of-a-Kind Diamond Magnolia Earrings
Located in Weston, MA
The perfect complement to daytime looks, these chic magnolia blossoms dazzle under a blanket of bright and lively diamonds. Beautifully crafted in 18k rose gold by custom jeweler Fra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat White Gold and White Diamonds Single Earring
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
The most exquisite diamonds and timeless designs created with superior craftsmanship. VANELELES Diamonds’ Bridal Collection offers an extensive selection of engagement rings, showcas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
Spectacular round cut diamonds and round cut sapphires sparkle in these elegant 18 karat white gold drop style earrings. Featuring French style backs, the earrings contain 4.30 carat...
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20th Century Unknown Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

Vhernier Rhodochrosite, Rock Crystal and Diamond Balloon Earclips
Located in Weston, MA
These whimsical pink balloons fly high in the sky! Made of macaroon-colored rhodochrosite layered over rock crystal. Diamonds decorate the 18k gold ribbon ties. One inch long 26 r...
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Late 20th Century Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Diamond, Rock Crystal, Rhodocrosite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby and Diamond Heart Earrings
Located in Weston, MA
Heart-shaped ear clips are set with oval and pear-shaped ruby clusters accented by round brilliant-cut diamond surrounds. 26 pear and oval cut rubies weighing a total of approximat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Mid Century White Gold Diamonds 0.75 Carat Pearls One Inch Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Vintage Mid Century 14 Karat White Gold Diamonds and Pearls 0.75 Carat Clip On Earrings - a timeless piece that exudes elegance and sophistication. These on...
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Mid-20th Century American Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Handcrafted 18k Gold Earrings Black Diamonds and Peridot Drops Italian Made
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection. Indulge in the stunning elegance of these 18k Gold earrings, handcrafted in Italy with meticulous attention to detail. These earrings feature 0.2...
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2010s Italian Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Quartz, Black Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Y...

Green Emeralds Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold Handcrafted in Italy Frog Stud Earrings
Located in Rome, IT
These 18K Yellow Gold stud earrings are uniquely designed in the shape of adorable frogs with Diamonds eyes and adorned with stunning Emeralds. Handcrafted in Italy by Rossella Ugoli...
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2010s Italian Romantic Diamond Earrings

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

1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Illusion Set Stud Earrings G SI 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Illusion set Stud Earrings G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Earrings 1.00CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong se...
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2010s North American Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

EGL Certified Floral Motif Interchangeable Diamond Earrings Set four inserts
Located in New York, NY
Limited edition Interchangeable Floral Diamond Earrings 2.00 Carat Total Diamond Weight in style of the Romantic Era. EGL Certified Those exquisite earrin...
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2010s American Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond “In and Out” Earrings
Located in Weston, MA
The best kind of hoops! These elongated hoop earrings are set “in and out” with double rows of brilliant-cut diamonds 1-1/2 inch in length 80 brillia...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Enchanting Emerald Cut Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
This exceptional set of sapphire and diamond earrings is the perfect pairing of romance and luxury. The earrings feature sparkling round, baguette and marquise cut diamonds that weig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18k White Gold & Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Vintage style earrings are in 18k white gold and contain round brilliant diamonds, approximately 0.50cts. Diamonds are G in color and SI1 in cla...
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20th Century Romantic Diamond Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

0.75 Carat Natural Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings G SI 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
100% Natural, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Earrings 0.75CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, 2.87 grams, Prong 1/2" BY 1/4" 68 diamonds - 0.55ct, 20 diamonds - 0.20ct E5739.75...
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2010s American Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Diamond, White Gold

Romantic Sapphire and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
Timeless treasures that provide an eye-catching pop of color. These 18K white gold earrings feature square cut sapphires that weigh approximately 1....
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20th Century Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pink Diamond Drop Earrings 18k White and Rose Gold
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Pink diamond drop earrings designed in 18k white and rose gold. Including 2.2ctw diamonds and 0.14ct natural pink diamonds. These elongated elegant drop earrings are a bejeweled in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

0.61 Ct 2 pointers Natural Diamond Jacket Earrings 14K White Gold center 8 MM
Located in New York, NY
Handmade item Ships from a small business in New York Length: 7/16 Inches; Width: 7/16 Inches Materials: White gold Gemstone: Diamond Description 0.61 Ct 2 pointers Natural Diamond J...
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2010s American Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold

Platinum 0.36 Karat White Diamonds Handcrafted Starfish Stud Modern Earrings
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini "Silhouette" Collection Handcrafted Platinunm 0.36 Karat White Diamonds Starfish Stud Modern Earrings. Diamonds Starfish Stud Earrings. Starfish is a lucky charm tha...
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2010s Italian Romantic Diamond Earrings

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White Diamond, Platinum

South Sea Pearl & Diamond Earring in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Earrings contain two 12.8mm South Sea Pearls and 120 round brilliant diamonds surrounding within a pave style halo, approximately 3.00tcw. Diamonds are near colorless and SI1 in clar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Keshi Pearl and Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Botanical motifs are visualized by pearls and diamonds. Five South Sea keshi pearls, prized for their unique creation and nacre bodies, are arranged in a circle. The 18k yellow gold ...
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2010s American Romantic Diamond Earrings

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South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Go...

Heart Shape Sapphire & Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Earrings contain 2 finely matched GIA certified heart shape sapphires 7.33tcw, 2 round brilliant diamonds 0.55tcw and 58 round brilliant diamonds 0.60tcw. Gemstones and diamonds hang...
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21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Blue Topaz Gemstone Flower Stud Earrings with Diamond in 18K White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Earrings create a subtle beauty while showcasing the colors of the natural precious gemstones and illuminating diamonds making a statement. Pear cut Blue Topaz and Diamond Stud earr...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

2, 63 Ct Diamonds Pave Earrings, Floral Stud Earrings, 18k Solid White Gold
Located in București, B
A gorgeous pair of 2,63 ct pave diamond earrings inspired by white roses. Elegant and modern, they are extremely easy to wear with both day or night outfits and for all type of occas...
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2010s Romanian Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Diamond, White Gold

Forget Me Not Diamond 14K White Gold Flower Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Lovely, romantic Forget-Me-Not flower earrings in 14K white gold with central diamond accents in a stylized diamond shaped setting. Beautiful handwrought details, signed on the back ...
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20th Century Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Certified Cushion Sapphire & Diamond Burst Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Earrings contain 2 finely matched sapphires 7.10tcw, 16 pear shape diamonds 4.16tcw and 16 baguette diamonds, 1.35tcw. Diamonds are colorless and VS2 in clarity, excellent cut. All s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Rubellite Pink Tourmaline Pear Cabochon Diamond Vintage Earrings 18K White Gold
Located in Alexandria, VA
Symbolizing Flying Comets Surrounded by Striking Star Constellations of our Galaxy Vintage Estate Style - Very Beautiful, Brilliant & Stunning Earrings The Rubellites have a mystic, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Ruby & Double Halo Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Earrings contain 2 finely matched GIA certified pear shaped rubies, 4.62tcw. Gemstones are surrounded by a double row of round brilliant diamonds and accented by a pear and heart sha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pederzani Signed Earrings for about 10.00 Ct of Diamonds and Pearls
Located in Rome, IT
The earrings signed by Pederzani, are composed of a flower and a cap set with brilliant-cut and navette-cut diamonds, for about 9.50 ct., With two round pendant pearls measuring abou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Classic Van Cleef and Arpels clip on earrings!!!! Designed as flower-heads with round diamonds with large center diamonds Weigh...
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20th Century French Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Blue Sapphire Flower Earrings in 18k White Gold center diamonds
Located in Bilbao, ES
Beautiful blue sapphire earrings set in Pavé setting and pavé of total 0.60ct saphires on pavonated gold, with 0.10ct center diamonds Irama Pradera is a Young designer from Spain that searches always for the best gems and combines classic with contemporary mounting and styles, inspired by years of watching and observing the great master artists of Italian and French Jewelry. After years of working with main auction houses like Christie´s in NY and Sotheby´s in Madrid and Marbella, and her family being official distributers of prime European jewelry brands like Chanel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold

Ruby & Diamond Statement Earrings, Wings of Love Earrings
Located in Doha, QA
Earrings that tell the love story of a traveler finding his soulmate. An only piece available, inspired by the unique and uncommon ruby stones 18K white gold Ruby: – Weight (total...
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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Earrings in 18kt Rose Gold with Amethyst, Rubies, Peridot & Diamonds in Stock
Located in Athens, GR
Earrings, 18Kt yellow gold with mixed stones such as Amethyst, Rubies, Peridot and Diamonds brilliant cut. It is a statement pair of earrings that it will win your admiring glan...
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2010s Greek Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds Clip Earrings 18 Carat White Gold Set with 4 Carats of Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
18 kt white gold and oval shaped diamond earrings. They are set with over 4 carats of baguette-cut and brilliant-cut diamonds in interlock...
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Early 2000s Unknown Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pearl Clip Earrings 18 Carat White Gold Set with 0.7 Carat of Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
18 kt white gold pearl and diamond earrings. They each hold a large cultured pearl 13.5 mm in diameter decorated below with a triangular pattern paved with diamonds for a total diamo...
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Early 2000s Unknown Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.43 Carats Diamonds, White Gold Leaf Earrings
Located in BARI, IT
These earrings are handmade in Italy, their shape is like a group of leaves. All over the top, there are diamonds. You can wear them also with a pendant, for example with a pearl. In...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Diamond, White Gold

GIA Certified 10.70ct. Diamond Drop Earrings Mounted Pear & Round Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
Details: 10.70Ct. Diamond Drop Earrings Mounted with a Pear Diamond 4.01 Ct. GIA #5211688866 J Color I1 Clarity Along with a Round 1.09 Ct. Diamond F - ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

18k Gold Amethyst 0.16 Karat White Diamonds Bees Stud Earrings
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Bees Collection, a beautiful pair of Bees Stud Earrings handcrafted in 18 Karats Yellow Gold and adorned with a luminous Violet Amethyst stone, White and Black Diamo...
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2010s Italian Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k G...

Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Halo Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
These diamond cluster drop earrings feature a round brilliant cut diamond claw set in the center beautifully surrounded by a further 14 round brilliant cut diamonds in a rubover scalloped mount. The cluster hangs from a single stone diamond stud...
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2010s English Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire, Diamonds and Jade in 18 Karat White Gold, Silver Earrings
Located in Bilbao, ES
READY TO SHIP *Shipment of this piece is not affected by COVID-19. Orders welcome!* Sleekly crafted in 18K white gold and silver these classic sapphire, diamonds and Jade drop give ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Jade, Silver, White Gold, 18k Gold

Oval Peridot and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Drop Earring
Located in London, GB
These incredible drop earrings feature an oval peridot gemstone weighing a combined 11.49 carats mounted in a four claw, open back setting. The vibrant stones are each beautifully su...
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2010s English Romantic Diamond Earrings

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Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Shell Cameo Diamond Drop Earrings in Silver and 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Angelic this Shell Cameo Diamond Drop Earrings in Silver and 18K Gold is sweet. Closure: Push Post 18kt Gold: 7.03gms Diamond: 2.84cts Sh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Romantic Diamond Earrings

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

Antique and Vintage Diamond Earrings for Sale on 1stDibs

Dazzling antique or vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. (Who doesn't pine for a good pair of diamond studs?) 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). With respect to a reliable pair of diamond studs, however, they're going to deliver the perfect amount of sparkle and joy every time you put them on, whether you start out with a one-carat total weight pair for your Sweet 16 or treat yourself to five carats total weight later in life. And you don’t need to be fixated on the color and clarity grade of the diamonds in your studs (admirers of your jewelry are rarely going to be close enough to your ear to inspect the details).  

Earrings are the best type of jewelry to give or receive. For one thing, unlike rings for your finger, they’re basically one size fits all.

Your favorite pairs of diamond drop earrings or diamond hoops are also easier to wear than a necklace, which requires coordination with the neckline of the dress, top or jacket it accompanies. In addition, earrings are more eye-catching than bracelets: Even the most beautiful bangle can be overlooked on the wrist, while earrings, worn on either side of your face, are almost 100 percent guaranteed to be noticed, especially the stunning ones.

Although the term is often misapplied, true drop earrings are characterized by a long lean line ending in a pear-shaped stone — such as a diamond — that drops just below the earlobe. These accessories were popular in the Art Deco era, which encompassed the 1920s and ’30s and ushered in a very distinct look in jewelry design.

Diamond stud earrings are a jewelry-box essential — they're so timeless and indispensable that many people upgrade the size of their diamond studs every few years or to celebrate key milestones. A tip: Butterfly backs, or spring clutch backs (aka la poussé), are the easiest to manage. Screw-back posts are cumbersome and fiddly, especially if you’re dressing in a hurry.

Find antique and vintage diamond dangle earrings, diamond chandelier earrings and other diamond earrings today on 1stDibs.

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