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Contemporary 18 Karat Gold and Pavé White Diamond (G VS) Earrings
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
quality materials. The pavé-set diamonds total 1.70 carats and are all rated G VS. A softly rectangular
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Earrings

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

Contemporary 18-Karat White Gold 4.4-Carat G VS Diamond Earrings
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
handmade from 18-karat white gold and 4.4 carats of gorgeous G VS-rated diamonds. These earrings weigh
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stud Earrings

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White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.26 Carat Vs G Diamonds on 18 Carat Rose Gold Earrings
By Leo Milano
Located in Milano, MI
This wonderful Leo Milano earrings from our Palestro collection shows in every detail a very
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

0.26 Carat Vs G Diamonds on 18 Carat White Gold Earrings
By Leo Milano
Located in Milano, MI
This wonderful Leo Milano earrings from our Palestro collection shows in every detail a very
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Earrings 18 Karat White Gold and White Diamonds VS color G, Handmade
By FerrariFirenze
Located in SESTO FIORENTINO, IT
squares. These radiant 18k white gold earrings are gracefully adorned with white diamonds. Delivery Time
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2010s Italian More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Estate Emerald G/VS 3.80 Carat Diamond Sapphire Dangle Pendant Earrings
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
approximately 2.00 carats of the finest G-H/VS clarity. The earrings also feature 14 round green emeralds for
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Drop Earrings

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Emerald, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Cream Diamonds VS Color G, Handmade
By FerrariFirenze
Located in SESTO FIORENTINO, IT
event, these earrings are 18k yellow gold and adorned with cream diamonds. Delivery Time: 4 weeks.
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2010s Italian More Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.60 Carat VS G Color Diamond Light Point Stud White Gold Earrings
By Leo Milano
Located in Milano, MI
This timeless classic is all about the round brilliant cut stone, a magnificent 0.60 carat VS G
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.20 Carat VS G Color Diamond Light Point Stud White Gold Earrings
By Leo Milano
Located in Milano, MI
This timeless classic is all about the round brilliant cut stone, a magnificent 0.20 carat VS G
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

21st Century 18 Karat White Gold Pearl and G VS Diamond Kinetic Earrings
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
These earrings, made with two large Australian pearls, feature white diamonds rated G VS as well as
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2010s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k G...

0.6 Carat VS G Diamonds on 18 Carat White Gold Onyx Earrings
By Leo Milano
Located in Milano, MI
This wonderful Leo Milano earrings from our Olmetto collection shows in every detail a very
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

21st Century 18 Karat Gold 3.54-Carat Emerald and G-VS Diamond Earrings
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
single emerald surrounded by a frame of white, G-VS diamonds. The emeralds weigh a total of 3.54 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

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

Contemporary 18 Karat White Gold Pavé Diamond (G VS) Post Back Flower Earrings
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
flowers feature beautiful, organically-shaped petals that are pavé-set with diamonds rated G VS. A
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

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

Contemporary 18 Karat White Gold Diamond (G VS) and Blue Sapphire Drop Earrings
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
. They include white diamonds (rated G VS) and vibrant blue sapphires. We can just imagine them in a
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2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings

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

Estate Pair of Platinum 14 Carat Emerald G/VS Diamond Dangle Pendant Earrings
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
These amazing estate emerald diamond pendnat earrings are the epitome of chic, elegant, classy and
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

South Sea, 14 Karat Retro Diamond Pave Earrings 3.95 Carat, VS F-G
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
weight of the diamonds are 3.95 carats. The quality of the diamonds are VS in clarity and F-G in color
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Late 20th Century American Retro Stud Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold

2.25 carat VS G Grams 4, 85 diamonds on 18ct rose gold Earrings.
By Leo Milano
Located in Milano, MI
complicate yet perfectly done workmanship. 18 carat yellow gold The Earrings weights 4,85 grams diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

21st Century 18-Karat White Gold .64-Carat G-VS Diamond French Back Earrings
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
A classic pair of oval-shaped 18-karat white gold drop earrings set with 0.64 carats of G-VS
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

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

Contemporary White 18 Karat Gold and G VS White and Black Diamond Drop Earrings
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
Linked loops of G VS-rated white diamonds and black diamonds are set in 18-karat white gold. These
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dangle Earrings

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White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

21st Century 18-Karat White Gold .49-Carat G-VS Diamond French Back Earrings
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
radiant G-VS 0.49-carat diamonds, meticulously chosen for their exceptional quality and captivating
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

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

Heart Shaped Earrings Set with Diamonds, G+ VS, 0.98ct Mounted in 18k Rose Gold
Located in Geneva, Geneva
gold - 150 brilliant-cut diamonds, G+/vs: 0.98 cts total - Gold weight: 49.65 grs - Total weight of
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2010s Swiss Modern Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Earrings Rose Gold 18 Karat and Cream, Brown and White Diamond Color G, VS
By FerrariFirenze
Located in SESTO FIORENTINO, IT
diamonds, brown diamonds, and white diamonds. These earrings’ petals each hang individually, creating
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2010s Italian More Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

21st Century 18-Karat White Gold with Blue Sapphire, G VS Diamond Drop Earrings
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
clip backs feature 1.9 carats of sapphires and G VS-rated diamonds weighing 0.23 carats and have been
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

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

0.57 Carat Pressure Set Diamond Stud Earrings of VS-SI/G Quality and Color
Located in Mumbai, IN
cut diamonds studded around in VS-SI/G quality and color weighing 0.57 carats. These diamonds have
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Stud Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.89 Carat Pressure Set Diamond Stud Earrings of VS-SI/G Quality and Color
Located in Mumbai, IN
cut diamonds studded around in VS-SI/G quality and color weighing 0.89 carats. These diamonds have
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Stud Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.13 Carat Pressure Set Diamond Stud Earrings of VS-SI/G Quality and Color
Located in Mumbai, IN
cut diamonds studded around in VS-SI/G quality and color weighing 1.13 carats. These diamonds have
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Stud Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.51 Carat Pressure Set Diamond Stud Earrings of VS-SI/G Quality and Color
Located in Mumbai, IN
cut diamonds studded around in VS-SI/G quality and color weighing 0.51 carats. These diamonds have
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Stud Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.76 Carat Pressure Set Diamond Cluster Earrings of VS-SI/G Quality and Color
Located in Mumbai, IN
studded around in VS-SI/G quality and color weighing 1.76 carats. These diamonds have been carefully
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Stud Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.02 Carat Pressure Set Diamond Stud Earrings of VS-SI/G Quality and Color
Located in Mumbai, IN
cut diamonds studded around in VS-SI/G quality and color weighing 1.02 carats. These diamonds have
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Stud Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 18 Karat White Gold Diamond ( G VS) and Ruby Post and Clip Earrings
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
diamonds, rated G VS, and rubies. They are a showcase piece of jewellery: the rubies total 1.5 carats and
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2010s Italian Modern More Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Earrings 18 Karat White Gold and White Diamond VS Color G, Handmade
By FerrariFirenze
Located in SESTO FIORENTINO, IT
unique earrings are 18k white gold and adorned elegantly with white diamonds. These earrings are perfect
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2010s Italian Clip-on Earrings

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

2.25 Carat VS G Grams 4, 44 Diamonds on 18 Carat White Gold Earrings
By Leo Milano
Located in Milano, MI
complicate yet perfectly done workmanship. 18 carat white gold The Earrings weighs 4,44 grams diamonds 2.25
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.6 Carat VS G Diamonds on 18 Carat Rose Gold Mother of Pearl Earrings
By Leo Milano
Located in Milano, MI
This wonderful Leo Milano earrings from our Olmetto collection shows in every detail a very
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Modern .60 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond G/H VVS/VS Heart Stud Earrings 18 Karat
Located in Napoli, IT
brilliant cut diamonds totalling .60 Ct (stamped by maker) G/ H-VVS/VS) Measures: diameter is 9 mm. Weight
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Early 2000s Contemporary Stud Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

21st Century 18 Karat Gold G VS Diamond and Emerald Pear Shaped Earrings
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
These beautiful pear-shaped earrings feature 18-karat white gold, white diamonds (rated G VS) and
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2010s Italian Modern Lever-Back Earrings

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

21st Century 18 Karat Gold Australian Pearl and (G VS) White Diamond Earrings
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
of 18-karat white gold set with 0.50 carats of white diamonds, rated G VS. These gorgeous earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

0.17 Carat Vs G Diamonds on 18 Carat White Gold Mother Of Pearl Onyx Earrings
By Leo Milano
Located in Milano, MI
onyx. The earrings weight 3.6 grams the total diamonds are 34 and 0.17 carats. any item of our
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond "X" earrings in 18k white and yellow gold. 8cts (G-H color, VS clarity)
Located in Surfside, FL
Diamond kiss "X" earrings with over 8 carats round brilliant cut diamonds, (G-H color, VS clarity
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20th Century Drop Earrings

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Yellow Gold

Stunning Art Deco 1.55 Ct Old European Cut Diamond G/H VS/SI Solitaire Stud Ears
Located in Napoli, IT
Ct approx. for both Diamonds rated as G/H VS SI – good white very good clarity too – 5.5 mm average
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Stud Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

G. Bulgari Enigma Gold Diamond Jet Coral Lips Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of 18k white gold earrings set with coral, jet, and approximately 0.48ctw of G/VS diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clip-on Earrings

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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Vhernier Verso Diamond Gold Earrings
By Vhernier
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of Vhernier Verso earrings, set in 18k gold with approx. 8-9cts in G/VS diamonds. Earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Earrings

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Diamond, Gold

Impressive 1950s Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of 18k white gold earrings set with 6.6 carats of G/VS-SI1 diamonds. The earrings measure
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Vintage 1950s More Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Buccellati Diamond Gold Flower Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of 18k gold flower earrings crafted by Buccellati. Featuring approximately 0.33ctw of G/VS
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20th Century Italian More Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Exquisite Diamond Emerald Dangling Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
cut diamonds VS/G, These fantastic earrings weighting 14.3 grams and measuring 2 x 3/4 inch. The
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Early 2000s Unknown Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Zobel Opal Diamond Gold Long Earrings
By Zobel
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of impressive 18k gold Zobel drop earrings, set with approx. 0.30ctw G/VS diamonds and opal
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Early 2000s European Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Citrine Diamond Gold Earrings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of 18k gold earrings by Seaman Schepps, with citrines and approx. 0.48ctw in G/VS diamonds
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20th Century American More Earrings

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Citrine, Diamond, Gold

Hammerman Brothers Diamond Emerald Gold Earrings
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of 18k gold earrings by Hammerman Brothers, set with emeralds and 7.00ctw in VS/G-H diamonds
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Late 20th Century American Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Coral and Diamond Rose Gold Earrings
By Maximira
Located in New York, NY
of Full Cut F/G Color VS Quality Diamonds. These earrings feature a post and nut closure and are
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2010s American Dangle Earrings

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Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Roberto Coin Diamond Flower Drop Gold Earrings
By Roberto Coin
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of 18k white gold drop earrings by Roberto Coin, set with 2.00ctw in G/VS diamonds. Earring
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Enamel Diamond Shell Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
enamel and approx. 0.24ctw in G/VS diamonds. Earrings are 20mm x 18mm. Weight - 20.9 grams. Marked
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20th Century French More Earrings

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Diamond, Enamel

Roberto Coin Princess Diamond Hoop Gold Earrings
By Roberto Coin
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of 18K gold Roberto Coin hoop earrings set with approx. 0.60ctw in G/VS diamonds. Earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary European Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Marco Bicego Siviglia Gold Diamond Drop Earrings
By Marco Bicego
Located in Lambertville, NJ
/G-I diamonds. Earrings measure 27mm x 7mm. Marked: marco Bicego, Made In Italy, 750. Weight is 5.7
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21st Century and Contemporary European Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Marco Bicego Jaipur Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Marco Bicego
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Marco Bicego Jaipur collection 18K yellow and white gold hoop earrings set with 0.25ctw of VS/G-H
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

David Webb Madison Hexagon Gold Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Lambertville, NJ
3.50ctw of G/VS diamonds. Earrings measure 61mm x 38mm ath the widest point. Marked: David Webb, 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Chain Dangle 18k White Gold Diamond Earrings
By BARE Fine Jewelry
Located in Antwerp, BE
diamonds (G-VS Quality). Length Earrings: 7cm
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2010s Belgian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold

David Webb Amethyst Onyx Diamond Gold Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Lambertville, NJ
and onyx, are set with approximately 1.80ctw of G/VS diamonds. Earrings measure 58mm long X 26mm at
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20th Century American More Earrings

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Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

Michael Bondanza Diamond Onyx Platinum Gold Earrings
By Michael Bondanza
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of Michael Bondanza 18k gold and platinum earrings, set with approx. 2.50ctw in G/VS diamonds
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20th Century American More Earrings

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum

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Vs G Diamond Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of vs g diamond earrings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, White Gold and 14k Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 32 vintage editions and 393 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of vs g diamond earrings bearing Contemporary or Modern hallmarks are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but LB Exclusive, Hueb and Antinori Fine Jewels produced popular versions that are worth a look. Browse our collection of 369 Diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. A selection of round cut, brilliant cut and pear cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of vs g diamond earrings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Vs G Diamond Earrings?

Prices for vs g diamond earrings start at $90 and top out at $700,000 with these earrings, on average, selling for $3,500.

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.