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Star Moon Diamond Earrings

Star Moon Diamond Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from sterling silver, these studs earrings are hand set with .42 carats of shimmering diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Star Moon Diamond Drop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18 karat gold & sterling silver, these beautiful earrings are hand set with 2.75 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold

Diamond Huggy Earrings Heart Moon Star
Located in Montgomery, AL
These lovely diamond earrings are so detailed!! Earring Details Material: 18K Yellow Gold Drop
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20th Century Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Celestial Diamond, Moonstone Dangle Earrings (Moon, Star)
By Blackbird and the Snow
Located in Boulder, CO
single rose cut diamond in the center of each star (VS1, D-F). Hand cut diamond briolettes hang from the
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Antique Late 19th Century North American Victorian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold

Mouawad 18k Gold Diamond Moon Star Celestial Drop Earrings
By Mouawad
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, Mouawad, and a maker’s mark. Each earring showcases a crescent moon set with round brilliant cut diamonds
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Late 20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Star Moon 14k Gold Pushback Earrings Moon And Star Stud Zodiac Jewelry Celestial
Located in Chicago, IL
Star Moon 14k Gold Pushback Earrings Moon And Star Stud Zodiac Jewelry Celestial Size 5x6mm Approx
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2010s Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

18K White Gold Diamond Moon and Star Stud Earrings #23620
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K White Gold Diamond Moon and Star Stud Earrings These charming stud earrings, one in the shape
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20th Century Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond Crescent Moon And Star Earring 14k Gold Party Earring Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond Crescent Moon And Star Earring 14k Gold Party Earring Jewelry Base Metal Yellow
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2010s Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Star Crescent Moon Ruby Diamond Earrings 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Ruby & Diamonds Approx. Total Carat Weight: 1.14cttw Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pave Diamond Crescent Moon And Star Dangle Earring Handmade Jewellery For Women
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Crescent Moon And Star Dangle Earring Handmade Jewellery For Women Total Carat
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2010s Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver

Moon Star Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Rose Gold Threader Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Refined and radiant, this Moon Star Diamond 14K Rose Gold Threader Earrings features a single
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2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Natural 0.13 Carat Diamond Star Moon Stud Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Star Moon Stud Earrings, meticulously crafted in 14 Karat Yellow Gold to adorn your ears with celestial
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Natural 0.13 Carat Diamond Star Moon Stud Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Star Moon Stud Earrings, meticulously crafted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold to adorn your ears with celestial
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sonia Bitton 14K Yellow gold 0.70ct diamond star and half moon jacket earring
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in New York, NY
Prepare to be captivated by these exceptional diamond stud earrings that go beyond ordinary. With
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2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Cosmic Star Studs with Moon Quartz and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Moon quartz 4.50 carats approx. Diamonds 0.20 carat approx. Post
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2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Solid Gold Moon Star Ear Piercings For Women Natural Diamond Screw Piercings
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Moon Star Ear Piercings For Women Natural Diamond Screw Piercings Main Stone Color
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

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Diamond and Sapphire Crescent Moon and Star Earrings
Located in Boston, MA
18K GOLD EARRINGS WITH DIAMONDS AND SAPPHIRES The Crescent Moon earrings are stunningly beautiful
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Anakatarina 18k and Diamond Star and Moon Stud Earring
By AnaKatarina
Located in Dedham, MA
earrings remind us of the cosmos. This stud pairs nicely with the 'Star and Moon' Air stud, Air ring, and
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Pasquale Bruni Diamond Moon, Star and Heart Earrings - 18K
By Pasquale Bruni
Located in Mammoth Lakes, CA
Pasquale Bruni 18K white gold & diamond earrings. Italian Celestial designed hoops with an openwork
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1990s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Natural Diamond and Sapphires Beautiful star and moon earrings
Located in New York, NY
gorgeous design of stars and a crescent moon. These earrings are a must-have for both dreamers and
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21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Gold Star Crescent Moon Art Nouveau Earrings
By Mary Gallagher
Located in Foxborough, MA
Romantic Art Nouveau inspired crescent moon earring set with red and pink garnets and diamond pave
Category

2010s American Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Star Moon Earstuds
By Betteridge
Located in Greenwich, CT
Small star and moon stud earrings, pavé-set with near-colorless round brilliant-cut diamonds in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Star Garnet and Diamond Crescent Moon Earrings
By Mary Gallagher
Located in Foxborough, MA
Romantic Art Nouveau inspired crescent moon earring set with red and pink garnets and diamond pave
Category

2010s American Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Star and Moon Mammoth Galaxy Earrings with Opal Diamond and Sapphire
By Bibi van der Velden
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, and 18k yellow gold accents. The drop earrings have white diamond-embellished moon and star motifs at
Category

2010s Dutch Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.17 Carat Diamond Star Moon Mismatched Stud Earrings 14K Gold - Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
0.17 Carat Diamond Star & Moon Mix Match Stud Earrings in 14K Gold - Make a Wish Collection It's
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Moon and Star Pave` Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of dangle earrings with round brilliant cut diamond crescent moons as the post and diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Contemporary Pave Diamond, Heart, Star Moon White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Towson, MD
, the diamonds lend a soft, elegant shimmer to the sculptural design. Each earring measures 3/4 inch
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

19th Century Crescent Moon and Star Gold and Diamond Earrings
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Sensational earrings truly befitting of royalty! The Crescent Moon was immensely popular during
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Mouawad 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Crescent moon and Star Drop Earrings
By Mouawad
Located in New York, NY
or higher These stunning 18K yellow gold diamond drop earrings are designed in a celestial theme
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2010s Lebanese Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Star and Moon Puff Drop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 2 round brilliant cut = 0.12cttw Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Star and Moon Puff Drop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 2 round brilliant cut = 0.12cttw Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Crescent Moon and Star Diamond Earrings Estate 14 Karat Gold Celestial Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of estate crescent moon & star diamond earrings, crafted in 14k white gold. 30 round
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Crescent Moon and Star Pearl and Diamond Dangle Earrings in 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These enchanting earrings are a poetic blend of celestial inspiration and refined elegance. Each
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Star Moon Diamond Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from sterling silver, these studs earrings are hand set with .42 carats of shimmering diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Star Moon Heart Earrings
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Trendy chandelier earrings diamonds set in 18KT white gold and diamonds. Hearts stars and moons
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Diamond Star Moon Earstuds
By Betteridge
Located in Greenwich, CT
Small star and moon stud earrings, pavé-set with near-colorless round brilliant-cut diamonds in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Star and Moon Earstuds
Located in Greenwich, CT
Small star and moon stud earrings, pavé-set with near-colorless round brilliant-cut diamonds in
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

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Star Moon Diamond Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of star moon diamond earrings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, yellow gold and 18k gold. Our selection of items includes 11 vintage examples as well as 67 contemporary versions. 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. Pieces in our collection of star moon diamond earrings made by contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by AnaKatarina, Meghna Jewels and Fabergé are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Browse our collection of 64 diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for round cut star moon diamond earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and rose cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of star moon diamond earrings, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Star Moon Diamond Earrings?

Prices for star moon diamond earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $295 and can go as high as $56,466, while star moon diamond earrings, on average, fetch $2,900.

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.