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Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Diamond Square Stud Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
square earrings feature two brilliant-cut White Diamonds total weight of 0.06 Carat and can be made in
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...

Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, and Diamond Cocktail Ring, Part of Set
Located in New York, NY
A Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, and Diamond Cocktail Ring made in 18k Yellow Gold. The ring has a pair
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20th Century Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Diamond Multi Gemstone Greek Key Stud Earrings
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
illuminating diamonds making a statement. Square cut emerald, ruby, sapphire studs with diamonds in 18K gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gol...

Vivid Emerald Ruby Diamond Cascading Square Huggie Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vivid Emerald Ruby Diamond Cascading Square Huggie Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold Gold: 18K Yellow
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2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

18 Karat Emerald and Diamond Large Square Button Earrings
Located in Pikesville, MD
18 karat gold square earrings feature approximately 10 carats of vivid, lush princess cut emeralds in
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald

14 Karat Yellow Gold Square Dangle Earrings with Uncut Diamonds and Emerald
By Manjrie
Located in Singapore, SG
Western touch. Match the earrings with "14 Karat Yellow Gold Square Wire Bracelet with Uncut Diamonds and
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2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zambian Square Cut Emerald 11.09 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous chandelier earrings in 18 karat gold. Adorned with Zambian square cut green emeralds in
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2010s American Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Square Stud Earrings with Uncut Diamonds and Emerald
By Manjrie
Located in Singapore, SG
energy. This earring set features Emeralds and Polki Diamonds (Uncut Diamonds) set in 14 Karat Yellow
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2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Square Emerald Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Dario Ferrara
Located in Marcianise, IT
Rose Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.52 Carats of Natural Square Cut Emeralds. These Earrings are
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Zambian Square Cut Emeralds 7.11 Carat Chandelier 18k Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted 18 karat white gold chandelier earrings. Square cut green emeralds 7.11 ct from Zambia
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2010s American Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

GIA 18 Karat White Gold Colombian Emerald Diamond Stud Earrings
By KAHN JEWELRY
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, HK
Everyone likes a simple studs earring, this pair of earrings is created with Colombian emerald
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Hammerman Brothers Chevron Emerald and Diamond Earrings
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold emerald and diamond earrings with square-cut emeralds and diamonds with a trilliant cut
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2010s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

14kt Mini Diamond Square Stud
Located in Houston, TX
diamonds. It is the perfect studs to wear everyday or even stack.
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2010s American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

DIAMOND EMERALD SQUARE AND OCTAGON CLUSTER DROPS IN 9CT WHITE Gold
Located in Ilford, GB
DIAMOND AND EMERALD DROP EARRINGS 9CT W/G 74/0.20 4EMD/0.78 Weight: 1.7g 1.2cm length Number
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21st Century and Contemporary British Stud Earrings

DIAMOND EMERALD Earrings CROSSOVER HOOPS Princess Cut IN 9CT GOLD
Located in Ilford, GB
DIAMOND & SQUARE EMERALD EARRINGS 9CT YW/G SC/0.08CT EMD/0.50CT Weight: 3.9g Number Of Stones:10
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21st Century and Contemporary British Hoop Earrings

Emeralds Maravellous Certified Square Colombian Emerald Diamond Earrings 12.20CT
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
CDTEC Certified 12.20 carats total weight square natural Colombian emerald and diamonds Earrings in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

3.66 Carat Square Colombian Emerald Diamond Stud Earrings 18 Karat
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
-4 weeks** Fine Square AAA Natural Colombian Emerald Medium Green/ Clarity VS Total Weight Approx
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Squared Emerald and Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in London, England
A beautiful pair of vibrant green emerald and diamond cluster earrings set in 18k white gold
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2010s Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

White Diamond and Emerald Square Dangle Earrings in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1.09 ct. good quality white diamond rounds and 0.42 ct. emerald squares. Handmade in
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21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Emerald and Diamond Square Stud Earrings
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat White Gold Square Stud Earrings Featuring 8 Round Emeralds Totaling Approximately 0.24
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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Square Emerald and Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in US
Square natural Colombian emerald and diamond Earrings in 18k yellow gold. Emerald-cut natural
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fancy Vintage Platinum 4.10ctw Square Emerald w/ Round Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
diamond cluster. The square cut emeralds total 2.10 carats in weight and beautifully stand out with the
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Vintage 1960s Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Platinum 10.25 Carat Square Emerald Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These fine earrings feature 26 white dazzling asscher-cut diamonds. Created in platinum the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Square Emerald Earrings with Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pair of square earrings with Emerald Beads and Diamonds, falling on the ear in a diamond
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2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage Large 18k Gold Channel Square Emerald Pave Diamond Oval 7.20ctw Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent vintage pair of natural emerald and diamond statement earrings was crafted from
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Vintage 1970s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.00 Carat Square Colombian Emerald Diamond Stud Earrings 18 Karat
Located in US
Fine Square AAA Natural Colombian Emerald Medium Green/ Clarity VS Total Weight Approx 3.60 carats
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Oscar Heyman, Platinum Emerald Diamond Earrings
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Square-cut emeralds, 16 round and 8 pear-shaped diamonds total approx. 1.80ct. Stamp: maker's
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20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Diamond Tanzanite and Emerald 18 Karat Gold Square Halo Drop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Dress your ears lavishly with these intricately designed Diamond Tanzanite & Emerald 18K Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

5.63 Carat Natural Square Emerald and 3.5 Carat Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
square emerald earrings! These earrings are a true statement piece, featuring two gorgeous emeralds with
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Cushion Square Colombian Emerald and Diamond Hoop Earrings Weighing 2.80 Carat
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Fourteen karats white gold diamond and emerald drop hoop earrings Four Colombian emerald-cut
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Medium Emerald Square Earring Ring Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
standard U.S size: Size 7. Earring: 8 Round Diamonds = 0.55 ct 8 Baguette Diamonds = 0.65 ct 2 Emerald
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2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Pair of Square Diamond and Emerald 14 Karat Gold Earrings, 1960s
Located in Austin, TX
A stylish pair of square 1960's 14k gold, emerald and diamond post earrings with omega backs
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Vintage 1960s American Modern More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 0.90 Carat and 0.90 Carat Square Emerald Cut Diamond Earrings,
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Great pair of matching GIA certified Square Emerald Cut diamond earrings. This pair of earrings has
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond

Tanzanite Earrings 3.32 Carat Square Emerald Cut
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Marvelous pair of 3.32 carat Tanzanite square Emerald Cut, 18K white gold earrings, decorated with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

6.85 Carat Asscher/Square Emerald Cut Diamond Handmade Earring
Located in Chicago, IL
! Dripping with diamonds in the most stunning way possible, these exquisite handcrafted designer earrings are
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

18K Gold Emerald Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in Henderson, NV
Vintage 18K yellow gold hoop earrings with channel set square-cut green emeralds in the center and
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Diamond Earring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new emerald and diamond earring in 18 karat gold. The total emerald weight is 5.81 carats
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2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Pair Emerald and Diamond 14K White Gold Square Shaped 0.32 Inch Stud Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 14 Karat White Gold Halo Emerald and Diamond Earrings – a true testament
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2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Bellari Diamond, Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Earrings
By Bellari
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Do not miss out on these beautiful multicolor square cut multi stone diamond earrings circa 1970! 7
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Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire

Diamond and Emerald White Gold Square Shape Lever Back Hoop Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Fourteen karat white gold emerald and diamond lever back hoop earrings Two round emerald weighing
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2010s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold 20.00 Carat Square Emeralds Fan Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Bring back the style of the deco era with these baguette and emerald cut diamond fan motif style
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Emerald Diamond Huggie Style Earrings 14K White Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
Grams Back Style: Push Back Accented by the following gemstones 20 - 2.25mm Square Cut Emerald
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20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Goshwara Emerald and Diamond Long Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Cushion Earring With Diamonds in Square Setting in 18K White Gold with Black Rhodium, from
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Stunning Masterpiece Emerald Diamond Interlocking Circles Yellow Gold Earring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
square emeralds, weighing an impressive total of 5.60 carats. These emeralds have been hand-selected for
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Diamonds, Emeralds, Square Shape Pink Coral, Onyx , Gold Clip-on Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
message center. Classic and shapely earrings in 14kt of yellow gold embellished with a square of a nice
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.06 Carat Colombian Emerald 1.68 Carat Diamond 14k White Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
earrings are supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card, in addition to an emerald
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

18K yellow gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire and Emerald EARRINGS 7.70GR
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
/Colorless Metal:Yellow Gold Total Carat Weight:APPROX. 1.14CTW Secondary Stone:Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.10ctw Emerald Diamond Hoop Huggie Earrings 14k Gold Snap Top Round Hoops
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Emeralds - Total Carats - 0.80ctw Cut - Square Color - Green
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Pierced Earrings Clip Adjustable with Diamonds and Emeralds
Located in Crema, Cremona
18k yellow Gold clips pierced earrings with Diamonds and Emeralds. Clips are already present on
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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau More Earrings

Materials

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

18ct White Gold Diamond Square Cluster Stud Earrings 2.1ct 4.0g
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
a combined weight of 4.0 grams. Each earring features a central emerald cut diamond (2 = approx
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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Certified Colombian Emerald and White Diamond 18K White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The timeless combination of Emerald and Diamond has been re-imagined in these glamorous earrings
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Set in 18K Gold, 8.01 carats, Zambian Emerald Yellow Diamond Drop Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very stunning and beautiful, Emerald Drop Earrings set in 18K Yellow Gold & Diamonds. The weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Contemporary 1.08 carat Diamonds 0.50 carat Emerald 18k Gold Earrings
Located in MADRID, ES
Striking contemporary design earrings crafted in 18k yellow gold, featuring a square-cut emerald at
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Certified Colombian Emerald 18k Gold Drop Earrings
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These elegant earrings feature beautiful Square-shaped Colombian Emeralds hanging with delicate
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Lily Shape Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
diamonds with the total weight of 1.8 carat framed with 1.75 total carats of French cut emeralds fashioned
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Checkerboard Emerald Diamond Studs 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Checkerboard Emerald and Diamond Studs in 18K Yellow Gold. The earrings feature approximately
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Vintage 1980s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 5.92 Carat Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Chevron Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Earrings designed as four chevron rows, graduating in size, channel set with square cut gemstones
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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Emerald Diamond Earrings Square For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the emerald diamond earrings square you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 12 vintage editions and 32 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect emerald diamond earrings square may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. An emerald diamond earrings square from Meghna Jewels, Betteridge and Emeralds Maravellous — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for a square cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes emerald cut and asscher cut alternatives. Most of our emerald diamond earrings square for sale are for women, but there are 9 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Emerald Diamond Earrings Square?

The price for an emerald diamond earrings square starts at $517 and tops out at $240,000 with these earrings, on average, selling for $9,900.

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.