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Diamond Flower Cluster Earrings. Diamond Daisy 14k stud earrings. Diamond Stud
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
wear. Details: 14k Yellow gold 1.0 grams total weight 6mm cluster 1.8mm+/- diamonds total 14. 0.35 tcw.
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Early 2000s Stud Earrings

2.00 Carat Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have a lovely pair of diamond cluster earrings. Each identical piece has crafted from 14ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Real SI Clarity HI Color Pear Diamond Cluster Earrings 14k White Gold 3.32 Ct.
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Embrace timeless elegance with our natural diamond stud earrings crafted in solid 14K gold the
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

0.95 Carat Clustered Diamond Stud Earrings Gift 14k White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Embrace timeless elegance with our natural diamond stud earrings crafted in solid 14K gold the
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Golden Bloom 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your elegance with the Flow Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings, a perfect blend of
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2010s American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Rose Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

0.50 Ct Natural Diamond Cluster Earrings G-H SI Set in 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Earrings G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural, Not Enhanced in any way
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Moonlight Round Cluster Stud Earrings: 1 Carat Diamonds in 14k White Gold
Located in Paramus, NJ
luxurious 14k white gold, the earrings weigh a mere 2.85 grams, ensuring both durability and elegance. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Moonlight Round Cluster Stud Earrings: 0.7 Carat Diamonds in 14k Rose Gold
Located in Paramus, NJ
luxurious 14k rose gold, the earrings weigh a mere 2.3 grams, ensuring both durability and elegance. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14k Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Heart Motif Clip on Earrings
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Introducing our exquisite 14K yellow gold pink and white lever back closure heart motif earring set
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2010s North American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

3ct Natural Ruby Diamonds Cluster Earrings 14kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Diamond Cluster Dangle Earrings 3.00ct Natural Red Ruby Clean clarity, full pear shape
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2010s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.55 Carat Natural Diamond Flower Cluster Earrings G-H SI in 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.55 Carat Natural Diamond Flower Cluster Earrings G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural, Not
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold 3/4 Carat Diamond Floral Cluster Drop and Dangle Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
divine earrings are embellished with natural, round-cut diamonds in a central floral cluster. The gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

.48 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Dangle earrings in 14k yellow gold with domed pear shape clusters set with 48 round brilliant cut
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Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Moonlight Collection Pear Cluster Earrings: 0.46 Carat Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Paramus, NJ
, composed of 29 round diamonds arranged in a pear cluster design. Diamonds: The earrings boast a cluster of
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1 1/2 Cttw 7 Stone Floral Cluster Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the elegance of these sumptuous 14K yellow gold stud earrings, where fourteen
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.46 Carat Round Cluster Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The backing of the earring is a standard push back. The Earrings are made in 14K Yellow Gold and weigh
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Cluster Diamond Stud in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
/ Yellow / White Gold ★HIGHLIGHTS★ -Handcrafted oval cluster diamond stud earrings -Natural diamonds: oval
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 1 1/4 Carat Round-Cut Diamond Floral Cluster Heart Earrings
Located in New York, NY
, shimmering diamonds. A high-polish finish enhances the 14k gold construction, completing the heart shaped
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Dome Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in beverly hills, CA
These delightful vintage 14 karat white gold diamond cluster earrings glitter with approximately
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Late 20th Century American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings #21352
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings- These sparkling earrings each feature five
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20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Round Cluster Floral Diamond Earring Dainty Earring
Located in New York, NY
Earrings. These exquisite earrings feature a floral cluster of natural diamonds, each meticulously held in
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2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.39 Carat Round Diamond Cluster Yellow Gold Earrings
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unqiue design of diamond earrings has 26 Round Cut Diamonds that have 0.39 carats and a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Flower Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: 18 round brilliant cut = 0.22cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1
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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Platinum, 14k Gold, Colored Diamond, and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Platinum, 14k Gold, Colored Diamond, and Diamond Earrings. The spray-form earrings each centering
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20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Cluster Diamond Earrings 3 Carat
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
These gorgeous Cluster Earrings are a must have piece to add to your jewelry collection. Any look
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2010s American Modern More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Cluster Diamond Earrings 3 Carat
Cluster Diamond Earrings 3 Carat
$4,640 Sale Price
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Vintage Estate 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous diamond drop earrings with cluster setting. Metal: 14K White Gold Weight: 6.4 Grams
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Early 2000s Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Stud Earrings .40ct White Gold F-H Cluster
Located in Dearborn, MI
Diamond Stud Earrings .40ct White Gold F-H Cluster  Features 14 Genuine Mined Natural Round
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2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Gold Diamond Emerald Cluster Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat white gold, these stunning stud earrings are hand set with 1.38 carats emerald and
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings featuring 1.58 Carats of Diamonds Underline your look with this
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings featuring 1.00 Carats of Diamonds Underline your look with this
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21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings featuring 1.87 Carats of Diamonds Underline your look with this
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21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings featuring 1.50 Carats of Diamonds Underline your look with this
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings featuring 1.00 Carats of Diamonds Underline your look with this
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21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold

Ruby Diamond Silver Gold Cluster Drop Stud Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous pair of cluster earrings featuring rubies and diamonds. Classic and timeless earrings that
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Late 20th Century Unknown More Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

2.02Ct SI/H Natural Diamond Leaf Cluster Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
2.02Ct SI/H Natural Diamond Leaf Cluster Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry These earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

2.48ct. natural round diamond cluster earrings 14kt gold flower
Located in New York, NY
Floreta cluster snowflake diamond earrings. 2.48 carat natural round diamonds H color vs2 clarity
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2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

4.28ct. natural round diamond cluster earrings 14kt gold flower
Located in New York, NY
Floreta cluster snowflake diamond earrings. 4.28 carat natural round diamonds G color si-1
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2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold 0.70 Carat Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Great neck, NY
Adorn yourself with these classic and elegant Cluster Earrings, Crafted of 14k gold and featuring
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond Cluster Gold Stud Screw Back Post Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Pair of round Diamond Cluster 5.7mm Gold Stud Earrings. Securely nestled and Hand
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Vintage Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 26 round brilliant cut = 3.38cttw Color
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20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

.70ct. Natural Round Diamond Cluster Earrings 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
cluster diamond earrings. .70 carat natural round diamonds G -H color vs2 clarity 14 karat white
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2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14ct White Gold Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings, Circa 2000
Located in Brighton, GB
Brilliant Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings Circa 2000 A timeless pair of cluster earrings, each
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21st Century and Contemporary European Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

10 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Earrings #21980
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Earrings- These dazzling 10K white gold earrings showcase an
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20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

2.28 Ct Russian Demantoid Diamond Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
These contemporary cluster earrings are crafted in yellow and white 14K gold. The earrings feature
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2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Moonlight Collection Pear Cluster Earring: 0.70 Carat Diamonds in 14K Yellow Gol
Located in Paramus, NJ
: The earrings showcase a stunning cluster of 78 round diamonds, carefully selected for their brilliance
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.85 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cluster Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
. Composition 14k Gold Diamond Earrings 14k Gold - 2.34 grams Diamond Weight 1.85 Ct Gross Weight - 2.71 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Gold Textured Earrings with Diamond Clusters
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Elegant textured 14k gold vermeil statement earrings, embellished with an asterism of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings .80pts
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold diamond cluster stud earrings .80pts., containing 200 round full cut diamonds of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.10ct Natural Sapphire Diamonds Cluster Earrings 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
. . 40ct. Natural round diamonds G color vs to clarity 14 karat white gold Earrings measure 8.8 mm
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2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamond Cluster Huggie Earrings
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Huggie Earrings with Round Diamonds 0.40 TDW. 2.77 grams total weight.
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2010s Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

4ct Natural Sapphire Diamonds Cluster Earrings 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire Halo Cluster Natural sapphire & Diamonds classic cocktail Stud earrings 3ct total weight
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2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.75ct Natural Sapphire Diamonds Cluster Earrings 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire Halo Cluster Prime Natural sapphire & Diamonds classic cocktail Stud earrings 1.75ct
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2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.57 Carat Round Cluster Diamond Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The backing of the earring is a standard push back. The Earrings are made in 14K Yellow Gold and weigh
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Genuine 1.28Ct Pave Set Emerald Diamond Cluster Clip-On Earrings 14K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Genuine 1.28Ct Emerald Diamond Cluster Clip-On Earrings 14K Solid White Gold. These statement
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rainbow Sapphire and Diamond 1.30ct Solid Gold Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 1.00ct Multicolor Natural Sapphire • 0.30ct Natural Diamond
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2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings #21469
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings These sparkling stud earrings each feature
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20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.04 Carat Diamond Pave Cluster White Gold Crescent Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Crescent shaped diamond earrings. 2.04 carat micro pave round diamonds set in 14k white gold
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Mid-20th Century More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

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14k Gold Diamond Cluster Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of 14k gold diamond cluster earrings. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and White Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 146 vintage editions and 363 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of 14k gold diamond cluster earrings to choose from, but Contemporary and Modern 14k gold diamond cluster earrings are of considerable interest. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by TJD, Harbor Diamonds and OGI Ltd are consistently popular. A selection of round cut, oval cut and baguette cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our 14k gold diamond cluster earrings for sale are for women, but there are 181 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are 14k Gold Diamond Cluster Earrings?

Prices for 14k gold diamond cluster earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $132 and can go as high as $105,600, while 14k gold diamond cluster earrings, on average, fetch $2,300.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Earrings for You

In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.

Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.

Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.

While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.

Questions About 14k Gold Diamond Cluster Earrings
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    Yes, 14-karat gold earrings can be good. One of the biggest benefits of 14-karat gold is that the base metal content provides added strength, helping earrings resist scratching and damage. The downside to 14-karat gold is that its color often isn't as rich as purer alloys like 18- and 22-karat gold. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of gold earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, 14k gold can be good for earrings. The precious metal is rich in color, making it an appealing choice for jewelry. It is also durable and reasonably priced compared to 18-karat gold. The biggest downside to 14-karat gold earrings is that they contain a larger percentage of base metals than 18-karat and may be more likely to cause sensitivity reactions in some people as a result. Explore a large selection of gold earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    Yes, 14K gold is okay for earrings. In fact, many people opt for earrings crafted out of 14-karat gold. This type of gold is 53.8% pure gold and 41.7% alloy. The high content of base metals makes 14-karat gold strong enough to resist scratches, so earrings made from the precious metal can hold up to the effects of daily wear. Shop a diverse assortment of 14-karat gold earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The difference between 14K and 18K white gold stud earrings comes down to the content of the precious metal alloy. Stud earrings made of 14-karat white gold are 58.3% gold and 41.7% base metal, while 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. As a result, 14-karat white gold tends to be stronger and more resistant to scratching, and 18-karat gold will have a more noticeable warm-glowing yellow tinge. On 1stDibs, shop a range of white gold stud earrings.