A masterpiece of haute joaillerie displaying captivating dynamism, embodying post-war glamour and Hollywood elegance. These spectacular vintage earrings, weighing 19.49 g, are an outstanding collectible unique piece dating from the turn of the 1950s and 1960s. The 18-karat gold / 750 fineness white gold structure captivates with its asymmetric, highly expressive crescent moon upper motifs, from which cascading, articulated strands of gemstones flow gracefully. The ensemble is composed of 8 natural sapphires of deep, intense color and dozens of brilliant-cut and marquise-cut diamonds with a total weight of nearly 6 carats. A design conceived for those seeking an exceptional piece of jewelry possessing true unique status, crafted with an artisanal precision rarely encountered today.

Cascades of Light and Deep Sapphires – A Design from the Post-War Golden Age The architecture of these vintage earrings perfectly reflects the stylistic revolution of the 1950s and 1960s, an era when high jewelry abandoned rigid forms in favor of organic fluidity and multi-layered compositions. The upper motifs sit securely on the ear, framing the face in a crown of marquise-cut diamonds that resemble precious petals. Suspended below, the articulated strands of brilliant-cut diamonds respond to the subtlest movement, setting the entire composition into a mesmerizing dance.

The principal color accents are drawn from sapphires of the corundum family, with an impressive total weight of approximately 7.00 ct. Six of these are fashioned into a noble pear-cut, while two are set as marquise cuts within the golden crescent moons. The gemstones exhibit an exceptionally saturated, intense sapphire hue, providing a magnificent contrast to the icy backdrop of the white gold setting. The rich diamond pavé comprises:

  • 16 marquise-cut diamonds of high color G−H and clarity VS−SI,

  • 34 brilliant-cut diamonds of exceptional whiteness F−G and high clarity class VS.

The varied fluorescence (ranging from none to strong) is a natural and highly desirable characteristic of hand-selected gemstones from this era, imparting a unique character to the earrings under different lighting conditions.

Technical Specifications

Piece Details

ParameterDetails
Object TypeDrop / Cascade earrings
Style / EraVintage / Retro / 1950s – 1960s
Setting Material18-karat gold / 750 fineness white gold
Setting TypeTraditional grain setting and multi-prong setting
Total Weight of the Piece19.49 g
ConditionVery good (Original vintage jewelry of outstanding design merit)
AvailabilityAvailable immediately at the Luxos Arts gallery (Insured shipping)

Gemmological Specifications

Gemstone TypeQuantityTotal WeightCut StyleColor GradeClarity Grade
Natural Sapphires8 piecesapprox. 7.00 ctPear-cut (drop) and marquise-cutIntense sapphire (deep, noble royal blue)Natural Corundum
Marquise-Cut Diamonds16 piecesapprox. 2.85 ctMarquise-cutG−H (Rare White)VS−SI
Brilliant-Cut Diamonds34 piecesapprox. 3.10 ctBrilliant-cutF−G (Rare White Plus / Rare White)VS (High clarity)

The Luxos Arts Guarantee of Authenticity: Mid-century haute joaillerie pieces combining such a significant weight of sapphires and diamonds represent rare collectible unique pieces. All gemmological parameters and the purity of the gold alloy have been meticulously verified and certified in an official laboratory report by the Kania Art Workshop. At Luxos Arts, we ensure that every unique acquisition carries with it absolute historical certainty and complete documentation.

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