Contemporary Earrings
CONTEMPORARY STYLE
Contemporary jewelry is inextricably linked with the moment in which it is created, frequently reflecting current social, cultural and political issues such as environmental consciousness, identity and sustainability. It’s informed by fashion trends, from the chokers of the 1990s to the large chain necklaces of the early 2000s.
Jewelry is one of the oldest forms of adornment. Lockets made of silver or gold have been treasured gifts for hundreds of years, for example, and charm bracelets, which have existed since prehistoric times, didn’t become especially popular until the 19th-century reign of Queen Victoria. For many centuries, fine jewelry was used primarily to express wealth or status through lavish materials. Then, in the 1960s, a concept known as the “critique of preciousness” emerged, with jewelers creating pieces that did not get their value from gemstones or precious metals. Instead, it was the jeweler’s artistic vision that was prized and elevated.
This shift still informs Contemporary jewelry being made by artists today. Whether they are using cheap, found materials and working with provocative geometric shapes or seeking out the rarest stones, they are imbuing their work with meaning through their skills, techniques and ideas. Innovative designers such as Elsa Peretti, who popularized sculptural sterling-silver jewelry for Tiffany & Co., and David Yurman, who twisted metal into the simple yet striking Cable bracelet, have also influenced the direction of Contemporary jewelry’s forms and aesthetics.
Meanwhile, technological advancements like metal alloys and laser engraving have led to new possibilities in jewelry design. Now, edgy makers and brands as well as minimalist designers are pushing Contemporary jewelry forward into the 21st century.
Find a collection of Contemporary rings, earrings, necklaces and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
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Style: Contemporary
Double Pear Diamond Stud Earrings 2.04 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP
All gemstones are natural
4 Pear Cut Diamonds = 2.04 Carats
Metal: 18K White Gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multi Rainbow Sapphire Dangle Earrings With Opal Made In 18k yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:25.234g, Opal:3.78ct,Sapp:11.90ct,
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Sapphire, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,752 Sale Price
20% Off
Round Cut 1.63 Carat Green Emerald Stud Earrings Set in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Earrings create a subtle beauty while showcasing the colors of the natural precious gemstones making a statement.
Round cut Emerald Stud earrings in 18K gold. Embrace your look wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$956 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pear Cut Blue Topaz and White Sapphire Halo Drop Earrings in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These exquisite drop earrings dazzle with vibrant pear-shaped blue topaz gemstones, their luminous oceanic hue radiating elegance and charm. Encased in a sparkling halo of brilliant ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Topaz, Sapphire, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Spectra Fine Jewelry Colombian Emerald Demi Parure Suite
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Spectra Fine Jewelry Colombian Emerald Demi Parure Suite, made in the Contemporary era, circa 2010s, is comprised of two related yet distinctive piece, featuring a bib...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Natural Emerald Stud Earrings / 18k Gold Jewelry / Real Diamond Earrings For Her
Located in jaipur, IN
PRODUCT DETAILS -
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GEMSTONE DETAILS :
Gemstone : Emerald
Gemstone Weight : 2.47 Cts.
Gemstone Size : 7.5X7.5 MM
Gemstone Shape : Pear Cut
Gemstone Type : Natura...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Contemporary Earrings
Diamond Gold Earrings by Lauren Harper
Located in Winnetka, IL
These 18kt Yellow Gold and Diamond dagger post earrings will make you feel fierce. Finished in Lauren Harper's signature matte gold, these earrings are perfect for both day and even...
Category
2010s Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Diamond Star Earrings Estate 18k White Gold 3 Tier Fine Celestial Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish contemporary diamond star earrings crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamonds total an estimated 0.50 carats (estimated at I-J color and IS1-I1 clarity).
A nod to the celestia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Maz Natural Shell and Tourmaline Earrings
By Maz
Located in Atlanta, GA
Natural shell earrings are a great addition to any earring collection. Maz choose beautiful russet color shells and green tourmalines and added exceptional gold accents. A perfect ch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Amethyst, Tsavorite and Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst 6.55 carats, Amethyst 42.84 carats, Tsavorite 2.0 carats and Diamond 1.97 carats Earrings set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Width: 3.2 cm
Length: 6.5 cm
Total Weight: ...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Gold Gradient Blue Topaz Baguette Raindrop Diamond Pendant Earrings Set
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat gold taper baguette gradient blue topaz raindrop diamond pendant earrings set
This one-of-a kind extraordinarily unique pendant earrings set features lustrous london blue t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
$6,020 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Dalben Blue Green Australian Boulder Opal Rose Gold Earrings
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design 18k rose gold satin finishing earrings with four bezel-set blue green Australian solid boulder opals weight 8,33 carats .
Bezel stone dimensions :
max width 9 mm
he...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Panther Link Convertible Drop / Hoop Earrings with Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
We absolutely love the versatility of these incredible gold and diamond earrings! The unique dual design allows for wear as either an elegant drop, or a small hoop, making these the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
$1,440 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Dangling Diamond Gold Chandelier Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
These delightful gems dance on the ear. The earrings have 5.26 carats of diamonds set in 18k white gold.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
$7,200 Sale Price
28% Off
Syna Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold
Mother of Pearl 3.80 carats approx.
Diamonds 0.45 carat approx.
French wire for pierced ears
About the Designers
Drawing inspiration from little t...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,920 Sale Price
20% Off
18 Karat Yellow Gold Emis Beros Panther 1.95 Cttw Diamond Earrings
By Emis Beros
Located in Troy, MI
Emis Beros was an award-winning jewelry designer and manufacturer. Her career started under esteemed jeweler Mr. Harry Winston in New York. Within a few years of working for him, she...
Category
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Lucea New York Slice Emerald and Moonstone Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Life In Color Collection
Cute color combination of green with Moonstone earrings and pink Sapphire accents set in sterling silver.
Moonstone: 17.82ct total weight.
Pink Sapphire:...
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Emerald, Moonstone, Pink Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 4.91ct Oval Burmese Ruby with Diamond Earrings 18k
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Sensational ruby and diamond drop earrings. Very clean rubies with superb vivid red color. Created by Alexander Beverly Hills.
6.81 carats total metal weight.
2 GIA certified oval B...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$20,500 Sale Price
20% Off
Black Tahitian Pearl and Triangular Diamond Stud Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These stud earrings, set in elegant 18 karat white gold, showcase a sophisticated and contrasting design. The focal point of each earring is a lustrous black Tahitian pearl, known fo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Rope Twist Diamond Ear Studs by Boucheron, Paris
By Boucheron
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A pair of 18 K yellow Gold rope twist gold and diamond clip earrings of knotted design. The top part showcases 6 brilliant cut Diamonds set in a floral motif design. Total weight of ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Two Tone Gold Half Moon Omega Back Earrings
Located in Towson, MD
One pair of contemporary half moon earrings, expertly crafted in 10-karat yellow and white gold. Featuring a sophisticated satin rhodium plating, these earrings offer a sleek, modern...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Turquoise and Lemon Chrysoprase Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
This one of a kind earring features the great color combination of turquoise and lemon chrysoprase and a single brilliant cut diamond all in handmade 18k mountings. 2 inches in length.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
4.47 Carat Pear Shape Emerald Diamond Drop Earrings 18K White Gold
By Be Jolie
Located in New York, NY
Hand Crafted Emerald Earrings starring 2 Pear Shape Natural Emeralds totaling 4.47 Carat.
Our breath taking earrings are made with precise craftsmanship and set with 60 Round Cut D...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Syna Pink Chalcedony Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold
Pink Chalcedony 14 carats approx.
Diamonds 0.15 carat approx.
Omega clip-backs & posts
Limited Edition
Discover an exquisite jewelry item from our Li...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Natural Yellow Radiant Diamond 1.38 Carat TW Gold Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's GIA certified beautiful diamond earrings. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow and White Gold setting with natural radiant cut yellow diamonds. The yellow diamonds are su...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Platinum and Diamond Pearl Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Platinum and Diamond South Sea Pearl Earrings
Diamonds 2.78 tcw
Pearls 15 x 13 mm
2" Total Length
ER278-PT-SouthSea
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Multi Shaped Ruby Chandelier Earrings With Diamonds Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:12.572g,
Diamond:2.28ct,
Ruby:9.66ct,
Size: 79X15"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,128 Sale Price
20% Off
Bijoux Num Two-tone Clover Pattern Pear Shape Drop Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Bijoux Num Clover Pattern Pear Shape Drop Earrings.
These earrings feature 94pcs of round faux diamond cubic zirconia, handcrafted Italian ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Other, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
RUCHI Aquamarine and Pavé Blue Sapphire White Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold
Sapphire- 0.70 Cts
Aquamarine- 4.04 Cts
Category
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Pave Rose Flower 3D Pierced Earrings 18 Karat White Gold 1.53 Carats
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stunningly sparkly pave diamond and 18 karat gold flower earrings. These elegant botanical earrings are wonderfully detailed with exquisite craftsma...
Category
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 2.37ct Mixed Diamond Stud Earrings 18k White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Beautiful multi natural diamond marquise diamonds stud earrings.
2 emerald cut, 2 oval, and 2 heart shape diamonds, 2.37 carats total. Approximately F/G color and SI clarity grade. 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,700 Sale Price
20% Off
Steven Battelle 1.6 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 18K Gold Wire Turtle Earrings
Located in Soquel, CA
Two luminous 5 x 7 mm pear shaped rainbow moonstones are set within little wax carved turtle settings in this fun design. Safety clasp ear wires for secu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
12.54 Carat Ametrine Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ametrine, Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Drop Earrings!
These Earrings definitely have a WOW factor!
Flashing a vivid color of yellow and purple the vibrant Emerald Cut Ametrine sits...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
1.50 Carats Huggie Hoops 12mm 14K Yellow Gold with 8 Diamonds
Located in Austin, TX
These small huggie hoop earrings have beautifully sized diamonds hugging each ear. Four round diamonds are set in each hoop totaling 1.50 carats (0.75 carats total for each earring)....
Category
2010s American Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Scarselli Fancy Yellow Diamonds Earrings 8+ Carat Each GIA Certified
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
From SCARSELLI, world-renowned for investment grade natural fancy color diamonds, comes this 3 stones dangled earrings GIA certified: 2 matched pair Fancy Yellow pear shape of 8+ car...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Large Marquise Pear Shape Diamond Cluster Earrings 11.01 Carats 18KT F-G VS1-2
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite statement earrings dazzle with a total of 11.01 carats of perfectly matched Marquise and Pear-shaped diamonds, with exceptional quality of F Color and VS Clarity. Set...
Category
2010s Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Luxurious Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany&Co. 18 carats yellow gold
Earrings are about 21 x 15 x 13mm
Total Weight: 18.3 grams
Category
2010s American Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$28,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Syna Amethyst Yellow Gold Drop Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18kyg
Amethyst 20 cts approx
Diamonds 0.05 ct approx
Limited edition
These limited edition Candy Blue Topaz and Moon Quartz earrings showcase the finest craftsmanship wit...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Meghna Jewels 14.80 Carat Zambian Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat gold, these stud earrings are hand set with 14.80 carats emerald and 1.42 carats of glimmering diamonds.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
$13,650 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Diamond Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 0.43 carat Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Width: 0.9 cm
Length: 0.9 cm
Total Weight: 2.93 grams
"We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the vi...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Medium Butterfly Studs
By Dorian Webb
Located in Oakland, CA
Intention: Attention to Detail
Design: These handcrafted earrings, part of our BELIEVE collection, which celebrates the powerful belief of the nascent butterfly, is an ode to textur...
Category
2010s North American Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Brass
$230 / item
Michael Kneebone Green Beryl Green Topaz Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Free-form cabochons of green beryl (origin: Brazil) are perfectly book matched in these dramatic dangle earrings. Beryl is a large family of gems. Well known members include emerald and aquamarine. Lesser known but equally beautiful members are Morganite (pink) and heliodor (also known as golden beryl). These gems are a luscious "lime sherbet" color and possess a glass-like polish. Complimenting the beryls are a pair of forrest green topaz...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Beryl, White Diamond, Topaz, Diamond, Green Beryl, 18k Gold
$3,040 Sale Price
49% Off
Rosecut Diamonds & Emerald Dangle Earrings Made In 18k yellow Gold & silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:2.72g,D:6.31ct,SI:15.604g EMERALD:2.85ct
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
$3,024 Sale Price
20% Off
Perfectly matched approx 3ct Ceylon Blue Sapphire Halo Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
18k white stud blue sapphire and diamonds earrings, perfect match stones
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multicolor Gemstone Flower Earrings in 14K White Gold with Diamond Accents
Located in New York, NY
Floral gemstone earrings crafted in 14K white gold with a vibrant mix of pear-cut semi-precious stones, arranged in a five-petal flower design. Each petal features a distinct gemston...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Rhodolite, Quartz, Peridot, Diamond, Citrine, Amethyst, ...
Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.06 carats with Diamond 0.07 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Width: 0.4 cm
Length: 0.9 cm
Total Weight: 2.71 grams
"We first opened doors in 1980 when it was ...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
DIAMOND HALO PEARL EARRINGS, BY Michelle Massoura
Located in Nicosia, CY
Our ‘Diamond Halo Earrings’ are set with a pair of round diamonds, surrounded by a delicate halo of smaller glimmering diamonds.
The diamond halo studs can be worn on their own as t...
Category
2010s European Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Oval Shape Green Onyx Cabs 14 Kt Yellow Gold Bezel Baroque Pearls Stud Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
These simple chic and handmade stud earrings have a pair of Oval Shape Natural Green Onyx Cabs measuring 9 x 11 mm set in solid 14 Kt. yellow gold bezel on the top and in the lower p...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White and Yellow Diamonds 18KT Gold Flower Clip-On Earrings
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Impressive Flower earrings: the exquisitely shaped petals are pavé set with white diamonds ( F/G-VVS/ VS) the center of the flower is made of natural fancy intense yellow coloured di...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Emerald Baguette Huggie Hoops with Diamond Borders 14K Yellow Gold Huggies
Located in Austin, TX
These vibrant green emerald baguette huggie hoops have a lovely border of diamonds along the edges. The emerald colors pop beautifully! The huggie style hoop is wonderful to wear wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire with Diamond Earrings set in Platinum 950 Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 9.22 carats with Diamond 2.09 carats Earrings set in Platinum 950 Settings
Width: 1.9 cm
Length: 2.4 cm
Total Weight: 20.3 grams
"We first opened doors in 1980 when...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Cartier 'Panthère' Sapphire Diamond Ear Clips, circa 1980
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite Cartier 'Panthère' Sapphire Diamond Ear Clips are a true embodiment of luxury and elegance. Crafted in platinum, weighing 34.00 grams, these ear clips are adorned wit...
Category
20th Century American Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Spectra Fine Jewelry 10.74 Carats Illusion Asscher-shape Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These Spectra Fine Jewelry Illusion Asscher-shape Diamond Stud Earrings, made in the 21st century, suggest something much larger. Crafted in 18K white gold, the pair of earrings has an estimated diamond-carat weight of 10.74. The arresting pair has a look equivalent to colossal square emerald-cut diamond studs. Still, in fact, each is comprised of nine pie-cut diamonds, weighing an approximate total of 5.37 carats apiece. The earrings are designed for pierced ears and outfitted with posts and locking backs. Rounding out the rather spectacular diamond offering, each backing is decorated with a halo of sparkling round brilliant-cut diamonds, a lovely detail reserved for the wearer that will make putting on the earrings extra special every time.
It is difficult to see that these significant studs are composed of much smaller cut-cornered square emerald cuts placed in the centers. They are surrounded by 8 meticulously matched step-cut diamond halos that fit together like puzzle pieces. Each of the 9-piece studs is mounted in a basket setting, the corners held with 8 strategically well-placed talon-shaped prongs. The shape of the prongs provides an added dash of luxury to the overall look. Talon claws or prongs are crafted based on the appearance of the talons of a bird of prey. They add a certain flair as they are typically used for large gemstones.
If these studs were just one whole gem per ear, they would be exponentially more costly and rare than these clever trompe l’oeil composites. When setting gems in Art Deco jewelry of the 1920s and 1930s, a trompe l’oeil convention was popularly used as an effective optical illusion to make diamonds look larger or make rounds look square. The artful illusion was in the setting, generally, a larger custom-shaped bezel in which rounds were pavé-set; however, not in the composite placement of the stones. Therefore, the expert level of stone setting in these studs is a nod and variation of this design sensibility. Additionally, the earrings reference techniques from the Art Deco period, where custom geometric-cut gemstones were tightly set against one another to create a lush, jeweled...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.19 carats and Diamond 3.59 carats Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Width: 2.8 cm
Length: 7.2 cm
Total Weight: 24.52 grams
"We first opened doors in 1980 when it was ...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Barry Kieselstein-Cord Wing Motif Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
This wing motif Barry Kieselstein-Cord design has become a true classic. Just shy of 7/8's of an inch across. A flattering uplifting shape.
Category
1980s American Vintage Contemporary Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Carved Bicolor Tourmaline Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings
By Joon Han
Located in New York, NY
Dangle earrings of carved bicolor leaves, pink tourmalines and diamonds, handcrafted in 18 karat yellow gold.
These one-of-a-kind intricately carved leaf dangle earrings are part of...
Category
2010s Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
Goshwara Prasiolite Emerald Cut on Wire Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
These beautiful earrings in a 9 x 9 mm Asscher cut, which is a blend of the princess and emerald cuts with X-shaped facets from its corners to its center culet, are made in Prasioli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Aquamarine with Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Aquamarine 3.82 carats with Diamond 1.17 carats Earrings set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Width: 1.7 cm
Length: 5.0 cm
Total Weight: 8.74 grams
"We first opened doors in 1980...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Interchangeable Hoop Earring Ensembles in 14ky Gold
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
The Interchangeable Earring Ensembles are the foundation of the Lyra Collection. Lightweight and playful, this ensemble consists of the huggie earring and three hoop elements. The hu...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Fei Liu Multi-Colour Cubic Zirconia Black Rhodium-Plated 925 Silver Feather Drop
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
These exquisite one-of-a-kind drop earrings are a true work of art, designed to capture the essence of elegance and movement. Each earring features layered feather shapes, meticulous...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Other, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
$192 Sale Price
50% Off