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Carved Multi Gemstone 18 Karat Gold Flower Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
, emerald, topaz, amethyst, citrine, ruby and .78 carats of sparkling diamonds. See other flower collection
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Topaz, G...

Carved Multi Gemstone 14 Karat Gold Flower Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
, emerald, topaz, amethyst, citrine, ruby and .69 carats of sparkling diamonds. See other flower collection
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Topaz, Amethyst, G...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Geometric Star Stud Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These S.Georgios designer Stud Earrings are 18 Karat yellow gold and microscopically decorated with
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Etruscan Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Sunburst Stud Round Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These S.Georgios designer Earrings are 18 Karat yellow gold and microscopically decorated with hand
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Circle Dangle Drop Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These S.Georgios designer earrings are hand made from 18 Karat Yellow Gold and decorated with
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Long Dangle Drop Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These S.Georgios designer earrings are hand made from 18 Karat Yellow Gold and decorated with
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

0.75 Carat Three-Stone Diamond Round Cut 18 Karat White Gold Drop Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
. Available in a variety of gemstones such as Emerald, Ruby, variety of coloured Sapphires (Orange, Green
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...

Diamond Round Cut 0.75 Carat Three-Stone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
specification and customization. Available in a variety of gemstones such as Emerald, Ruby, variety of colored
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...

0.75 Carat Pave Set Cluster Round White Diamond 18 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
gemstones such as Emerald, Ruby, variety of coloured Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow
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2010s British Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Yellow Diamond, P...

DAVID WEBB 1970 Clips-On Earrings In 18kt Yellow Gold With 8.44 Cts In Gemstones
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
emeralds, rubies and sapphires. They are fitted at the reverse with concealed omega backs for fastening
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

18K White and Yellow Gold Drop Earrings with Coral
Located in Bergamo, BG
flowers framed by a cascade of lush green enamel leaves. Adorned with cabochon-cut rubies, sapphires, and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Floral Dangle Drop Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These S.Georgios designer Chandelier dangle earrings are hand made from 18 Karat Yellow Gold and
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Cluster Three Drop Flower Earrings 0.99 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, GB
variety of gemstones such as Emerald, Ruby, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...

Bochic “Capri” Blue Opal, Barque Pearl Sapphire Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
has Natural Gem stones, like Ruby, Emerald, Fancy color Sapphires and Baroque white south sea natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Padparadscha...

Art Deco Amethyst, Diamond and Platinum Earrings, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
amongst sapphire, ruby and emerald. It was especially popular during the Victorian period, with its rich
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum

BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 9.04 cts Burmese Octagon Ruby 18K Eternity Hoops
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 9.04 cts Octagon Ruby Eternity Hoops 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 18.47 cts Burmese Octagon Ruby 18K Eternity Hoops
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 18.47 cts Burmese Octagon Ruby Eternity
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 22.70 cts Burmese Octagon Ruby 18K Eternity Hoops
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 22.70 cts Burmese Octagon Ruby Eternity
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings with Diamonds and Paraiba Tourmalines
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
as sapphires, emeralds, rubies, morganites. You can contact the artist to order them in white
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, ...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Drop Dangle Long Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These S.Georgios designer earrings are hand made from 18 Karat Yellow Gold and decorated with
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Earrings with Diamonds and Paraiba Tourmalines
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
as sapphires, emeralds, rubies, morganites. You can contact the artist to order them in white
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, ...

1.89 Carat Round Diamond Three-Stone Classic Drop 18 Karat White Gold Earrings
Located in London, GB
made to your specification and customization. Available in a variety of gemstones such as Emerald, Ruby
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2010s British Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...

Bispoke 1.65 Carat Diamond Hoop Cluster 18 Karat Rose White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
. Available in a variety of gemstones such as Emerald, Ruby, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, G...

BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 17.88 cts Round Emerald 18K Eternity Hoops
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 17.88 cts Round Emerald Eternity Hoops
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 9.71 cts Baguette Emerald 18K Eternity Hoops
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 9.71 cts Baguette Emerald Eternity Hoops
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.25 Carat Diamond Bespoke Three Drops Round Cut Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, GB
Emerald, Ruby, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow), Amethyst, Garnet, Opal
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire,...

Diamond Round Cut 1.30 Carat Three-Stone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
. Available in a variety of gemstones such as Emerald, Ruby, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...

Diamond Round Cut 1.30 Carat Three-Stone 18 Karat White Gold Drop Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
. Available in a variety of gemstones such as Emerald, Ruby, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...

Three-Stone Round Cut 1.10 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Drop Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
made to your specification and customization. Available in a variety of gemstones such as Emerald, Ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...

Diamond 1.10 Carat Three Stone Round Cut 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Stud Earrings
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
specification and customization. Available in a variety of gemstones such as Emerald, Ruby, variety of colored
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...

1.09 Carat Natural Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Earring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Platinum

0.52 Carat Natural Brazilian Alexandrite and Diamond Earring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum

Every Day Modern Geliodor White 14k Gold Earrings for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings White Gold 14 K (Matching Emerald, Ruby, Carnet and Blue Sapphire Stones Available
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

David Webb Three Stone Cabochon and Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
earring is set with a trio of bezel-set cabochon emerald, ruby, and sapphire in a sculptural 18K yellow
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20th Century American Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings with Diamonds and Light Pink Morganites
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
sapphires, emeralds, rubies, morganites. You can contact the artist to order them in white, yellow or rose
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Beryl, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yel...

Multi Tier Australian Opal Earrings Accented With Multi Gemstone Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Gemstone Details Emerald: 0.29ct Ruby: 0.43ct Sapphire: — 0.95ct Product Features Style: Drop Earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, 14k Gold

BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 8.88 cts Princess Fancy Sapphire 18K Eternity Hoops
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 8.88 cts Princess Fancy Sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fan Brooch and Earring Suite Vermeil Gold Tone Sterling with Faux Gemstones
Located in Miami Beach, FL
diamonds, emerald, ruby and sapphires. The earrings have a post as well as a clip and require pierced ears
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Mid-20th Century More Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 18.35 cts Oval Blue Sapphire 18K Eternity Hoops
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 18.35 cts Oval Blue Sapphire Eternity
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 9.15 cts Unheated Fancy Sapphire 18K Eternity Hoops
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 9.15 cts Unheated Princess Fancy
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 8.56 cts Princess Fancy Sapphire 18K Eternity Hoops
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 8.56 cts Princess Fancy Sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 10.96 cts Princess Fancy Sapphire 18K Eternity Hoops
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 10.96 cts Unheated Fancy Sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 8.97 cts Princess Fancy Sapphire 18K Eternity Hoops
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 8.97 cts Princess Fancy Sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 8.48 cts Princess Fancy Sapphire 18K Eternity Hoops
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 8.48 cts Unheated Princess Fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 20.81 cts Octagon Blue Sapphire 18K Eternity Hoops
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 20.81 cts Octagon Blue Sapphire Eternity
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 19.00 cts Octagon Fancy Sapphire 18K Eternity Hoops
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 19.00 cts Octagon Fancy Sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 16.41 cts Octagon Fancy Sapphire 18K Eternity Hoops
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 16.41 cts Fancy Octagon Sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 18.58 cts Octagon Fancy Sapphire 18K Eternity Hoops
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 18.58 cts Octagon Fancy Sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 22.56 cts Octagon Blue Sapphire 18K Eternity Hoops
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 22.56 cts Unheated Octagon Blue Sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 23.29 cts Octagon Blue Sapphire 18K Eternity Hoops
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 23.29 cts Unheated Octagon Blue Sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1960s Platinum Pinwheel Gemstone and Diamond Floral Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
natural cabochon rubies, emeralds, and sapphires, beautifully arranged around baguette and round diamonds
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Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Cocktail Dangle Earrings with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
sparkle. The gems can be exchanged for other gemstones, such as sapphires, emeralds, rubies, or morganites
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yel...

Red Gemstone Diamond Chandelier Earrings 14k White Gold Handmade Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
types (e.g., sapphire, ruby, tanzanite) Custom shapes, sizes, and settings Metal options (yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

Red Gemstone Diamond Chandelier Earrings 18k White Gold Handmade Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
types (e.g., sapphire, ruby, tanzanite) Custom shapes, sizes, and settings Metal options (yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Baroque Pearl Bamboo Coral Earrings Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
gemstones such as Ruby, Emerald, Fancy Color Sapphires, and Baroque white South Sea natural pearls, further
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

18KT YG 2.17Ct Diamond 4.41 Ct. Gem Stone and Pearl Interchangeable Earclips
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
diamonds, each tipped with square cut stones in ruby, emerald and sapphires. The center of the earrings are
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1990s Unknown Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Art Deco Inspired 13.58Ct Gemstone Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Statement Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
emerald-cut green gemstones, mother of pearl, turquoise, and pavé-set diamonds, these earrings reflect a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

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Emerald Ruby And Sapphire Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of emerald ruby and sapphire earrings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 94 vintage editions and 42 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. The designs in our inventory of emerald ruby and sapphire earrings bearing Retro or Contemporary hallmarks are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by David Webb, Georgios Collections Inc and Royaal Stones Ltd are consistently popular. A selection of round cut, emerald cut and oval cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our emerald ruby and sapphire earrings for sale are for women, but there are 31 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Emerald Ruby And Sapphire Earrings?

Prices for emerald ruby and sapphire earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $163,000, while emerald ruby and sapphire earrings, on average, fetch $4,700.

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.