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2.4 Carat Emerald and Diamond Halo Earrings
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
simple halo that is timeless in design. The center stone of each earring is an oval cut emerald that has
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Early 2000s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Muzo Emerald Colombia Single Halo Round Diamonds 18K White Gold Drop Earrings
By Muzo Emerald Colombia
Located in New York, NY
single halo of round brilliant diamonds weighing 4.8 carats. Muzo Emerald Colombia Heritage Verity
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald and Diamond Double Halo Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in luxury with our Emerald and Diamond Double Halo Stud Earrings. Featuring stunning
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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

0.50Carat Emerald and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in Mission Viejo, CA
These emerald earrings feature natural deep green emeralds set in white gold diamond halo settings
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2010s American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

3.76 Halo Emerald and Diamonds Stud Earrings
Located in București, B
Diamond Earring, Emerald Statement Earrings Elegant halo earrings featuring oval cut green emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

0.50Carat Emerald and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in Mission Viejo, CA
Dress up your everday jewelry style with these emerald and diamond halo stud earrings. Featured in
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2010s American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 4.12 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Halo Lever-Back Earrings
By EJ Diamonds
Located in LA, CA
4.12 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Lever-Back Earrings Setting: Halo Platinum Center Stones: 4.12
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2010s North American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond

Muzo Emerald Colombia Emerald Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Muzo Emerald Colombia
Located in New York, NY
single halo of round brilliant diamonds weighting 5.61 carats. Muzo Emerald Colombia Heritage Verity
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Muzo Emerald Colombia Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Muzo Emerald Colombia
Located in New York, NY
diamond halo pave Muzo Emerald Colombia Heritage Verity Earrings set with 50.74 carats Emerald Verity is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Emerald and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in luxury with our Emerald and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings in 14K White Gold. Featuring
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2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Muzo Emerald Colombia Classic Dangle Earrings Diamonds 18K White Gold
By Muzo Emerald Colombia
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat classic drop earrings with halo diamonds weighing 0.94 carats and tumbled Muzo Colombian
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21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Halo Emerald Stud Earrings, Emerald Diamonds Earring Set
Located in Orlando, Florida
and Diamond Earring, 18K Gold Emerald Earring Set, 18K Gold Emerald Earring Set, Diamond Wedding
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

14K White Gold Emerald and Diamond Halo Martini Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your look with our exquisite Emerald and Diamond Halo Martini Stud Earrings. The perfect
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2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

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

14K White Gold Emerald Baguette and Diamond Double Halo Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in luxury with our Emerald Baguette and Diamond Double Halo Stud Earrings. Featuring
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2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Emerald Cut Emerald With Diamond Halo Earrings (4.50 ct.) in 14K Gold
By Capucelli
Located in Great Neck, NY
The Emerald Cut Emerald with Diamond Halo Earrings are a stunning pair of earrings featuring
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2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Double Halo Diamond and Emerald Drop Style Earrings, 1.05ct of Emeralds in 18kt
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful 18Kt White gold setting with 1.68 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds encircle the two
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Halo Drop Earrings with Uncut Diamonds and Emeralds
By Manjrie
Located in Singapore, SG
in 14 Karat Yellow Gold, these Halo Drop Emerald earrings will elevate your entire outfit. Closure
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2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald cut Pie cut diamond with a round diamond halo stud earrings
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
This beautiful 1.10 carat 'Emerald Pie Cut' Earring have carefully been fashioned using handmade
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2010s Thai Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Certified 2.12 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Halo Earrings
Located in Bogotá, Bogotá
Colombian Emeralds and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings Description: Emerald & Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Emerald Diamond Halo Earrings 0.57ct D0.45ct 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This pair of earrings are made of round green emerald with a total carat weight of 0.57 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Ruby and Diamond Double Halo Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in luxury with our Ruby and Diamond Double Halo Stud Earrings. Featuring stunning baguette
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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Emerald Stud Earrings 1.05 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Halo in 18k Rose Gold
Located in Toronto, ON
Natural, earth mined emeralds and diamonds set in a flower or halo setting and cast in 18k Rose
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2010s Zambian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Exquisite Emerald-Cut Diamond Ruby Halo Stud Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Exquisite Emerald-Cut Diamond & Ruby Halo Stud Earrings in 18K Gold Indulge in the ultimate
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2010s Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Pie-Cut Emerald Diamond Prong Set with Halo Classic Stud Earring
Located in Kowloon, HK
Total Earring Carat Weight: 2.86cts Carat Illusion Look: 7cts Diamond Clarity: VVS Diamond Color: G
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

10.02ct GIA Emerald Cut Yellow Diamond Earrings Baguette Diamond Halo in 18KT
Located in New York, NY
yellow emerald cut diamonds. The diamonds are framed by a halo comprised of white baguette diamonds. Set
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2010s American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

16.84ct Pear Shape Green Emerald Diamond Halo Earrings in 18KT Gold
Located in New York, NY
Pear Shape Emeralds: 2 • Carat Weight: 14.54ctw • Number of Oval Diamonds: 2 1) Carat Weight
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2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Double Halo Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in luxury with our Blue Sapphire and Diamond Double Halo Stud Earrings. Featuring stunning
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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum 2.02 Carat Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum emerald and diamonds drop earrings featuring two emeralds with a total approximate weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Pear Shape Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Dallas, TX
A modern pair of emerald and diamond drop earrings hand-crafted in 18k yellow gold. The pear-shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Princess Cut With Diamond Halo Drop Earrings (1.45 ct.) in 14K Gold
By Capucelli
Located in Great Neck, NY
radiant diamond halo, set in lustrous 14K gold. The emeralds, totaling 1.00 carats, are meticulously cut
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2010s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Mozafarian Emerald and Diamond White Gold Long Earrings
Located in London, England
These 18 karat white gold drop earrings feature a graceful arrangement of emeralds and diamonds in
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21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Diamond White and Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Yael Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
with rich golden milgrain and further surrounded by a double halo of diamonds. Pear-Shaped Emeralds
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2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

14K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in luxury with our Ruby and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings in 14K White Gold. Featuring
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2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Elegant Emerald and Diamond Earrings
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Discover the allure of these stunning emerald and diamond earrings. Crafted with precision, each
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Elegant Emerald and Diamond Earrings
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Discover the captivating beauty of these elegant emerald and diamond earrings. Each piece features
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Emerald and Yellow Diamond Earrings Set in 18K
Located in New York, NY
2.58 carat vibrant marquise-shaped emeralds. Suspended by 0.28 carat kite-shaped diamonds, and 0.75
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

GIA 15.86 Carat Emerald 3.23 Diamonds 18k Gold Halo Cluster Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
To elevate your look with a statement pick! Features 15.86ct in emeralds and 3.23ct in diamonds
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2010s Zambian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Emerald Marquise Blue Sapphire and Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in La Neuveville, Berne
Sapphire and Marquise Emerald outlined with a half halo of Diamond. Earrings details :  Emerald : 3.80
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Halo Emerald Earring Set for women, Unique 18K Gold Diamond Earring Set
Located in Orlando, Florida
and Diamond Earring, 18K Gold Emerald Earring Set, 18K Gold Emerald Earring Set, Diamond Wedding
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

14K White Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in luxury with our Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings in 14K White Gold
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2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

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

14K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Halo Martini Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your look with our exquisite Ruby and Diamond Halo Martini Stud Earrings. The perfect blend
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2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Columbian Emerald and Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18k White Gold
By Zahira Fine Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
their intense green hue. Each emerald is framed by a halo of natural white diamonds, adding brilliance
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2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Martini Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your everyday style with these Sapphire and Diamond Studs. A classic piece that can be worn
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2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Gold Earrings Rectangle Emerald Cut Emeralds with Diamonds Around
Located in Toronto, ON
gold studs feature vibrant emerald octagons, surrounded by a halo of sparkling VS diamonds. Measuring
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2010s Canadian Stud Earrings

Materials

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

14K White Gold Ruby Baguette and Diamond Double Halo Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in luxury with our Ruby Baguette and Diamond Double Halo Stud Earrings. Featuring stunning
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2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Halo Emerald Stud Earrings, 18K White Gold Earrings for women
Located in Orlando, Florida
and Diamond Earring, 18K Gold Emerald Earring Set, 18K Gold Emerald Earring Set, Diamond Wedding
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

14K White Gold Blue Sapphire Baguette and Diamond Double Halo Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in luxury with our Blue Sapphire Baguette and Diamond Double Halo Stud Earrings. Featuring
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2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

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

18ct White Gold Diamond 4.14ct Emerald Earrings
Located in Birmingham, GB
18ct White Gold Diamond & 4.14ct Emerald Earrings Experience the allure of our Pre-owned 18ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Ethonica Emerald and Diamond Cluster Hanging Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This elegant earrings features a deep green, oval-cut green emeralds surrounded by a halo of
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Sim and Roz 14K Yellow Gold Earrings with Emerald and 0.31 Carats Diamonds
Located in Istanbul, 34
earrings are a standout piece in any jewelry collection. 14K GOLD 0.40 CARATS DIAMONDS 0.30 CARATS EMERALD
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2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings
Located in Hartsdale, NY
Exceptionally exquisite Art Deco diamond and emerald drop earrings, Circa 1925; Set in platinum the
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

18ct White Gold Solitaire Diamond Earrings 1.40ct Emerald cut Centre halo studs
Located in Ilford, GB
Very elegant White gold diamond earrings where Solitaire Emerald cut diamonds are surrounded by
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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

7.59 Carat Emerald Cabochon and Diamond 18kt Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Exquisite Color Kraft Pvt Ltd
Located in Jaipur, Jaipur
Stunning studs earrings handcrafted with precision featuring lustrous Zambian emerald cabochons
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

21st Century 18 Karat Gold Hematite Emerald and White Diamond Drop Earrings
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
beneath a clear crystal. White diamonds halo the emerald and hematite and a rose-cut, champagne-coloured
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold...

Capucelli 14K Gold 1.06 Ctw Green Emerald Pear Shape Halo Diamonds Hoops
By Capucelli
Located in Great Neck, NY
your diamond studs in the top hole and wear your Emerald Pear Shape earrings in the bottom. Great as a
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2010s Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Halo Earrings
By Evangeline London
Located in London, GB
Total carat weight approx. 4.58ct, 2 Round Brilliant diamonds approx. 0.50ct in total (0.25ct each
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Labradorite Diamond Halo Elongated Tapered Baguette Stud Earrings
Located in Paramus, NJ
Theresa Kaz Jewelry 18k Yellow Gold Labradorite & Diamond Halo Elongated Tapered Baguette Stud
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2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

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Emerald And Diamond Halo Earring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact emerald and diamond halo earring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, White Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 8 vintage editions and 61 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an emerald and diamond halo earring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating an emerald and diamond halo earring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Roman Malakov, OGI Ltd and Five Star Jewelry are consistently popular. An emerald cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and oval cut versions for sale. Most of our emerald and diamond halo earring for sale are for women, but there are 19 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Emerald And Diamond Halo Earring?

The price for an emerald and diamond halo earring starts at $563 and tops out at $330,000 with these earrings, on average, selling for $4,500.

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.