Cluster-Set Diamond Stud Earring
This item is a single square-shaped stud earring featuring a 'cluster' or 'illusion' setting designed to emulate the look of a large single stone. The center is composed of a central square-cut diamond, possibly a princess cut, flanked by baguette-cut diamonds on the four sides and four round brilliant-cut diamonds at each corner. This composite arrangement creates a high-brilliance, geometric aesthetic common in contemporary jewelry from the late 20th to early 21st century. The stones are set in what appears to be a white metal, likely 10k or 14k white gold or sterling silver, secured with shared prongs at the corners. The craftsmanship shows a dense aggregation of stones to maximize light return. Condition-wise, the earring appears in good vintage or pre-owned condition; the prongs seem intact though they may require tightening by a jeweler. No visible maker’s marks are discernible from the top view, and the metal shows light signs of surface oxidation or 'yellowing' typical of white gold where the rhodium plating has worn thin. The scale suggests a wearable daily size, approximately 6mm to 8mm in diameter.
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Estimated Value
$450 - $700
Basic Information
Category
Fine Jewelry
Appraised On
April 21, 2026
Estimated Value
$450 - $700
Item Description
This item is a single square-shaped stud earring featuring a 'cluster' or 'illusion' setting designed to emulate the look of a large single stone. The center is composed of a central square-cut diamond, possibly a princess cut, flanked by baguette-cut diamonds on the four sides and four round brilliant-cut diamonds at each corner. This composite arrangement creates a high-brilliance, geometric aesthetic common in contemporary jewelry from the late 20th to early 21st century. The stones are set in what appears to be a white metal, likely 10k or 14k white gold or sterling silver, secured with shared prongs at the corners. The craftsmanship shows a dense aggregation of stones to maximize light return. Condition-wise, the earring appears in good vintage or pre-owned condition; the prongs seem intact though they may require tightening by a jeweler. No visible maker’s marks are discernible from the top view, and the metal shows light signs of surface oxidation or 'yellowing' typical of white gold where the rhodium plating has worn thin. The scale suggests a wearable daily size, approximately 6mm to 8mm in diameter.
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