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Place of Origin: British
English Yellow and White Gold Hoop Earrings with Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The English Yellow and White Gold Hoop Earrings with Diamonds and Sapphire are a stunning piece of jewelry that combines the elegan...
Category
20th Century Modern British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.42ct Diamond certified solitaire studs earrings 18ct white gold
Located in London, GB
Add a touch of elegance to your look with these stunning 1.42ct Diamond certified solitaire studs earrings. Made from 18ct white gold, these earrings boast a beautiful round shape an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.00ct Round Brilliant Claw Set Wide Diamond Hoop Earrings In 18karat White Gold
Located in London, GB
Wide diamond and 18 Karat white gold mini hoops. Designed to snugly enclose around the ear lobe. Boasting a triple line of micro set H-SI White round br...
Category
2010s Modern British Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rock Pool 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Stud Earrings
By Jennifer House
Located in Chertsey, GB
Prepare to be captivated by the enchanting allure of our Circle of Life Diamond Stud Earrings, inspired by the mesmerizing world of rock pools. With a simple yet striking design, the...
Category
2010s Contemporary British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$1,983 / item
White Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Glistening 18k yellow gold, white diamond ‘eternity’ hoops with a versatile and peculiar design that showcases diamonds set at the front and bac...
Category
2010s Contemporary British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
One-of-a-Kind Talia Jade Deco Revival Diamond Drop Earrings Platinum 5.50 Ct
Located in Miami, FL
A striking one-of-a-kind creation by Talia Jade Jewelry, these exceptional earrings are handcrafted from an original Art Deco platinum watch strap...
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Butterfly Stud Earrings Set in 18k White Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful pair of modern diamond set butterfly earrings set in 18k white gold.
Each stud earring is pave set throughout with 88 round brilliant cut diamonds. Due to their design ...
Category
2010s Contemporary British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Molten Muzo Earrings 18 Carat Recycled Gold 26.4 Carat Emerald
By The Rock Hound
Located in London, GB
The Rock Hound x Muzo Emerald Colombia
Molten MUZO celebrates the organic flowing form of tumbled MUZO Emeralds from the misty mountain of Colom...
Category
2010s Contemporary British Earrings
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Baguette Cut Diamond Leaf Stud Earrings Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in London, England
A lovely little pair of diamond leaf stud earrings set in 18k rose gold.
These beautiful little studs are each individually set with 13 ta...
Category
2010s Modern British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond
Ruby Cluster Earrings with Pin
Push on Butterfly in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A pair of earrings set with round brilliant cut diamonds and round cut vivid red rubies. Set in 18 carat yellow gold with pin and push on butterfly fittings.
6 x round brilliant cut...
Category
2010s Modern British Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chromanteq Mandarin Garnet and Tourmaline Earrings in 18 Carat White Gold
By The Rock Hound
Located in London, GB
Measurements
Earring Length 56mm
Diameter 11mm
Pair weighs approximately 10.5g
The Rock Hound's Chromanteq Nigerian Mandarin Garnet 2.82cts and Namibian Tourmaline...
Category
2010s Contemporary British Earrings
Materials
Garnet, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Satin Rose Gold Kensington Drop Earrings with Sapphire
By Tateossian
Located in Fulham business exchange, London
14K satin rose gold Kensington drop earrings with sapphire
These drop earrings feature faceted stones that dangle from a short-chain. Each stone is bezel set and holds a unique mean...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Earrings
Materials
Rose Gold
14k Satin Rose Gold Kensington Stud Earrings with White Mother of Pearl
By Tateossian
Located in Fulham business exchange, London
14K satin rose gold Kensington stud earrings with white mother of pearl
These stud earrings feature faceted stones that are bezel set. Each stone holds a unique meaning, with mother...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Earrings
Materials
Rose Gold
9k Satin White Gold Kensington Long Drop Earrings with Topaz and Green Amethyst
By Tateossian
Located in Fulham business exchange, London
9K satin white gold Kensington long drop earrings with topaz and green amethyst
This pair of 9K white gold earrings have been handset with gradating sizes of blue topaz and green am...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Topaz, White Gold
Fortune Kinetic Earrings in Yellow Gold with White Diamonds
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Make your own luck with our Fortune kinetic earrings. These sophisticated 18ct yellow gold with white diamonds Fortune kinetic earrings offer a playful take on the Wheel of Fortune, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary British Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fortune Kinetic Earrings in Yellow Gold
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Make your own luck with our Fortune kinetic earrings. These sophisticated 18ct yellow gold Fortune kinetic earrings offers a playful take on the Wheel of Fortune, a symbol the world ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary British Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$24,825 / item
Diamond 18 Carat White and Yellow Gold Half-Hoop Earrings
By Tobi Gem Setting
Located in London, GB
Crafted from a refined blend of 18 carat matted white and gold and polished yellow gold, these classic half-hoop earrings boast a minimalist yet sophisticated design, effortlessly tr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Satin Rose Gold Drop Earrings with Black Rutilated Quartz and Ruby Root
By Tateossian
Located in Fulham business exchange, London
14K satin rose gold Kensington drop earrings with black rutilated quartz and ruby root
Elegant and classic, the Kensington collection has different colour combinations of faceted se...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Earrings
Materials
Rose Gold
9k Satin White Gold Kensington Drop Earrings with Topaz and Green Amethyst
By Tateossian
Located in Fulham business exchange, London
9K satin white gold Kensington drop earrings with topaz and green amethyst
This beautiful pair of 9K white gold earrings have been handset with small blue topaz and green amethyst s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Topaz, White Gold
A Pair Of Guilloché Enamel Ladybird Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of guilloché enamel ladybird earrings, each with red, black and white enamelled body, all to a yellow gold mount with post and scroll fitting, hallmarked 18ct gold London, 201...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern British Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
0.78ct Diamond chunky hoops huggies earrings 18ct white gold
Located in London, GB
0.78ct Diamond chunky hoops huggies earrings 18ct white gold
Add a touch of elegance to your style with these stunning Diamond Hoop Stud Earrings. Crafted with 18ct white gold, these...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond double side large hoop earrings 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
Diamond double side large hoop earrings 18k yellow gold
Round brilliant diamond cut total weight 1.68ct F colour VS1 clarity double side diamond hoop earrings in 18k yellow gold
Widt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Double Vine Leaf Earrings - 18ct yellow gold with South Sea pearl drop
By Esther Eyre
Located in London, GB
Double Vine Leaf Earrings - 18ct yellow gold leaves with South Sea pearl drops
Category
2010s Contemporary British Earrings
Materials
South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold
0.75 Carat Pave Cluster Round White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
These eye catching elegant Round Brilliant Diamond cluster stud earrings featuring H-SI Diamonds set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. These button shaped pave set cluster studs have a total ...
Category
2010s Modern British Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Asprey Yellow Gold Earrings
By Asprey
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k gold earrings by Asprey. Earrings measure 21mm x 21mm. Marked: 18k, Asprey. Weight - 30.5 grams.
Category
20th Century British Earrings
Materials
Yellow Gold
Pair of Sea-Water Cultured Pearl Stud Earrings in 18 Carat White Gold
Located in London, GB
A pair of cultured pearl stud earrings set in 18-carat white gold. A timeless classic, these pearl earrings are the perfect finishing touch to any look.
2 x sea-water cultured pear...
Category
2010s Modern British Earrings
Materials
Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.27 Carat Daisy Cluster Round Brilliant 18 KT White Gold Stud Diamond Earrings
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Elegant and eye catching 0.27 Carat Mini Daisy Cluster earrings set with white colour G and an eye clean clarity SI round brilliant cut diamonds made with 18 Karat White Gold. Availa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Patel Pink Sapphire and Diamond Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful pair of pastel pink sapphire and diamond circular drop earrings set in 18k white gold.
The earrings are predominantly set with a whit...
Category
2010s Contemporary British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.35ct Diamond Chunky Hoops Tennis Earrings 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
1.35ct Diamond Chunky Hoops Tennis Earrings 18ct White Gold
These diamond hoops earrings are a must-have for any jewellery collection. With a total carat weight of 1.35ct and a brill...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany
Co. 18kt, Red Enamel and Hematite Clip-On Earrings
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Narberth, PA
A striking pair of earrings from famed Tiffany & Company! Crafted in vibrant 18kt yellow gold, these earrings display a reflective black hematite cabochon stone set within a gold bez...
Category
1990s Contemporary British Earrings
Materials
Hematite, 18k Gold, Enamel
Aquamarine
Diamond Scalloped Halo Cluster Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in London, GB
A timeless staple for any fine jewellery collection, these elegant 18 carat white gold stud earrings are the perfect choice for any occasion.
Each earring showcases a stunning, ligh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern British Earrings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
A Pair Of Ruby And Diamond Floral Cluster Stud Earring
Located in London, GB
A pair of ruby and diamond cluster stud earrings, each centrally claw-set with a round faceted ruby, the rubies weighing a total of 1.09 carats accompanied by GCS Report stating to b...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
A Pair of Opal Turtle Stud Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Michael Rose
Located in London, GB
A pair of opal turtle stud earrings in 18 karat yellow gold.
Each of these elegant stud earrings comprise of a beautiful oval cabochon opal bezel set as the shell of an plain polish...
Category
2010s Modern British Earrings
Materials
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aaron Basha 18K White Gold Aquamarine
Diamond Clips
By Aaron Basha
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
18K White Gold Clip Earrings
Aquamarine
White Diamonds: 0.38ctw
Black Diamonds: 0.04ctw
SKU: ABS01217
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern British Earrings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Green Tourmaline and Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in London, GB
These lovely vintage earrings feature 7 round brilliant cut diamonds mounted on a twisted dangle ribbon, suspended from an elongated screw-back stud, weighing a total approximate wei...
Category
1970s Retro Vintage British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Harlequin Pair of Tassie Stone Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of associated "Tassie stone" Earrings set in a simple 14kt Yellow Gold Bezel with closed & Foiled Back & a Post. One stone of a faun playing a flute & the other - a Nubian head ...
Category
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique British Earrings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.90 CT Round Diamond Fancy 18 KT Gold Changeable Cluster Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Geometric Multi wear versatile Earrings in 18 Yellow Gold, set with a total of 0.90 Carat of glittering White Color H Clarity SI Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds these earrings extend fr...
Category
2010s Modern British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Golden Citrine
Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings
By Esther Eyre
Located in London, GB
Golden Citrine & Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings
Esther Eyre has been designing and making precious jewellery for over twenty years. She trained at Kingston and Middlesex gaining a BA ...
Category
2010s Belle Époque British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Citrine, Yellow Gold
Gold-Plated Silver Sapphire, Diamond Earrings
By Esther Eyre
Located in London, GB
Gold Plated Silver Sapphire, Diamond Earrings
Esther Eyre has been designing and making precious jewellery for over twenty years. She trained at Kingston and Middlesex gaining a BA ...
Category
2010s Belle Époque British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Silver, Gold Plate
Diamond pave eternity large hoop earrings 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
1.25ct Diamond hoops earrings medium in 18k white gold.
Diameter approximately 40mm
Width 2mm thickness
Weight 9.4g
Diamonds total weight 1.25ct G colour VS1 clarity.
Handmade in L...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.40ct Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings 18ct White Gold D VVS1
Located in London, GB
0.40ct Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings 18ct White Gold D VVS1
Classic solitaire diamond stud earrings in 18k white gold, total weight 0.40ct , D colour VVS1 clarity each stone 0.20ct...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
22k Yellow gold drop dangle earrings
Located in London, GB
22ct yellow gold round plain drop dangle earrings pear shape Indian Asian chunky ceremony jewellery.
Art deco drop earring plain with dangle details.
Beautiful long dangle drop roun...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern British Earrings
Materials
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,354 / set
Rose Amethyst
White Gold Diamond Earrings
By Esther Eyre
Located in London, GB
Rose Amethyst & White Gold Diamond Earrings
Esther Eyre has been designing and making precious jewellery for over twenty years. She trained at Kingston and Middlesex gaining a BA in jewellery design in 1982. Esther worked briefly in Mappin & Webb before setting up her own business in 1983.
Using mainly 18 carat gold and precious stones, Esther designs and makes special commissions for a large number of private clients including members of the Royal family and international celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Tilda Swinton...
Category
2010s Belle Époque British Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
Tresor Paris 8.75 Carat Black Diamond Bespoke 18 Kt Gold Solitaire Stud Earrings
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
These striking 8.74 Carat Black Diamond solitaire Stud Earrings set in 18 Karat White Gold with 4 claws. Perfect pair for any occasion. Available in other Carat sizes upon the reques...
Category
2010s Modern British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Topaz Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Esther Eyre
Located in London, GB
Enchanting blue topaz earrings in 18 carat white gold with diamond details.
Esther Eyre has been designing and making precious jewellery for over twenty years. She trained at Kings...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Revival British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold
Silver Grey and Cinnamon Diamond Earrings
By Esther Eyre
Located in London, GB
Silver Grey & Cinnamon Diamond Earrings
Esther Eyre has been designing and making precious jewellery for over twenty years. She trained at Kingston a...
Category
2010s Belle Époque British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Silver
A Pair Of Victorian Blue Enamel And Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of Victorian blue enamel and diamond stud earrings, each stud centrally set with an old-cut diamond, surrounded by three blue enamelled and three diamond-set sections of spira...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
18 Carat Gold and Silver Diamond Earrings
By Esther Eyre
Located in London, GB
18 Carat Gold & Silver Diamond Earrings (also available in solid 18 Carat please message me for details).
Esther Eyre has been designing and ...
Category
2010s Belle Époque British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
18 Carat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Earrings
By Esther Eyre
Located in London, GB
18 Carat Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Earrings.
Esther Eyre has been designing and making precious jewellery for over twenty years. She trained at Kingston and Middlesex gaining a ...
Category
2010s Belle Époque British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
1.43ct Emerald Lab Solitaire Stud Earrings 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
1.43ct Emerald Lab Solitaire Stud Earrings 18ct White Gold
Make a statement with these stunning 1.43ct Emerald Lab created Solitaire Stud Earrings crafted in 18ct White Gold. The bea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco British Earrings
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Retro Period, Aquamarine and 10 Karat Gold Earrings
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A very fine pair of Retro period aquamarine and gold earrings. These earrings are crafted from 10 karat yellow gold and are each set with a 2.4 carat octagonal cut aquamarine. The po...
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro British Earrings
Materials
Aquamarine, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct White Gold Classic Cluster Earrings Set with 1.10ct G VS of Total Diamonds
Located in London, GB
18ct White Gold Classic Cluster Earrings Set with 1.10ct G VS of Total Diamonds
Additional Information:
Total Diamond Weight: 1.10ct
Diamond Colour: G
Diamond Clarity: VS
Total Wei...
Category
2010s British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond halo stud earrings 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
Diamond halo stud earrings 18k white gold
Round diamond cut with diamond halo around solitaire stud earrings in 18k white gold
Total diamond weight 0.80ct centre stones 0.50ct and ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,009 / set
Heart Shape Pink Sapphire Setting Hoop Earrings Set in 14ct Yellow
Black Gold
Located in London, GB
These stunning earrings are the perfect pair to add to your collection. These 14ct Yellow and Black Gold earrings have a total of 2 natu...
Category
2010s British Earrings
Materials
Pink Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Fine Quality Drops
Studs Earrings Set with Diamonds in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Fine Quality Drops & Studs Earrings Set with Diamonds in 18ct Yellow Gold
This is a perfect pair of earrings for every day look. These earrings feature a total of 0.50ct of Diamonds...
Category
2010s British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond and sapphire art deco stud earrings 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
Diamond and sapphire stud earrings 18k yellow gold
Blue sapphire pear shaped gemstone natural untreated total weight 1.20ct
Art deco blue sa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Hinged Hoop Earrings Set with 1.80ct in 14ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
This pair of hinged hoop earrings was designed to be the perfect everyday earring.
It features a total of 1.80ct Diamonds mounted on a 14ct White Gold hoop.
It is hinged, allowing it...
Category
2010s British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Solitaire 0.20ct Round Brilliant Diamond Earrings in 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
18ct White Gold Solitaire Diamond Earrings set with 0.20ct Round Brilliant
This pair of diamond earrings is the perfect way to show sparkle in timeless style. This pair features a t...
Category
2010s British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
New Fine Quality Hoop Earrings Set with 2.75ct of Diamonds in 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
New Fine Quality Hoop Earrings Set with 2.75ct of Diamonds in 18ct White Gold
These pair of 18ct white gold earrings is set with 2.75ct of d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
0.36ct Diamond Chunky Star Hoops Huggies Earrings 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
0.36ct Diamond Chunky Star Hoops Huggies Earrings 18ct White Gold
0.36ct Diamond Chunky Star Hoops Huggies Earrings 18ct White Gold
Diamond pave hoops studs earrings 18k white gold
R...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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