What characterises 1940s Retro period diamond jewellery?

Jewellery from the 1940s Retro era is recognised for bold, sculptural forms, fluid scroll motifs, and dynamic movement. Moving away from the strict geometric lines of Art Deco, pieces often featured swirling shapes, ribbons, and asymmetric curves set in gold or platinum.

What materials were typically used in 1940s diamond earrings?

1940s fine jewellery frequently utilised 14ct or 18ct white and yellow gold, as well as platinum. Settings featured brilliant-cut, single-cut, or transitional-cut diamonds secured in bezel, grain, or claw settings.

How can you identify authentic Retro era diamond earrings?

Authentic 1940s earrings display period-accurate metal hallmarks, hand-finished settings, and stone cuts typical of the mid-20th century, such as transitional or round brilliant cuts. The craftsmanship often features open-backed settings to maximise light refraction.

How should vintage diamond swirl earrings be styled modernly?

These structured scroll designs function well as statement accessories for formal evening wear or to elevate crisp, tailored contemporary tailoring. Their balanced silver-toned palette complements both monochrome and vibrant outfits.

How do you clean and preserve white gold and diamond jewellery?

Clean diamond jewellery using lukewarm water, mild soap, and a soft-bristled brush to remove accumulated oils. Store pieces separately in soft fabric pouches to prevent diamonds from scratching other items.

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Vintage 1.70ct Diamond and 14ct White Gold Twirl Earrings Circa 1940

Name: Vintage 1.70ct Diamond and 14ct White Gold Twirl Earrings Circa 1940
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1143400
Price: 4950 GBP
Availability: InStock

1920 - 1940

For Sale by AC Silver

Description

A stunning, fine and impressive pair of vintage 1.70 carat diamond and 14 carat white gold twirl earrings; part of our diverse vintage diamond jewellery collection.

These stunning, fine and impressive vintage diamond earrings have been crafted in 14ct white gold.

The pierced decorated, spiralling stud earring settings are ornamented with a feature collet set 0.59ct and 0.56ct Old European round diamond.

The halo style spiral design of each earring is embellished with twenty pavé set Old European round cut diamonds, graduating in size.

These stunning earrings for pierced ears secure to the reverse with a post and butterfly fastening.

Each earring is hallmarked to the reverse with the 14ct gold mark (585).

These impressive 1940's earrings are supplied with two IDGL diamond grading report certificates for the feature stones, in addition to an IDGL diamond grading report card for the supporting stones.

These vintage diamond twirl earrings in white gold offer timeless sophistication, making them an ideal gift for anniversaries, milestone birthdays, or meaningful romantic occasions.

Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone.

Condition

These impressive vintage diamond studs are excellent quality, set with high colour and clarity graded feature diamonds displaying a fine white colour, brilliance and presence.

The high colour graded supporting diamonds display a fine white colour and brilliance.

The earrings are an excellent gauge of gold and are in excellent condition, with a clear hallmark to the reverse of each setting.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these fine examples of vintage diamond jewellery/estate jewelry.

Diamond Quality

Feature Diamond One

Colour I

Clarity VVS2

Cut Old European

Content 0.59 carat

Dimensions 5.40mm (length) x 5.36mm (width) x 3.24mm (depth)

Feature Diamond Two

Colour I

Clarity VS1

Cut Old European

Content 0.56 carat

Dimensions 5.26mm (average diameter) x 5.31mm (depth)

Supporting Diamonds

Colour (average grades) G/H

Clarity (average grades) SI1/SI2

Cut Old European

Content 0.55 carat

Total Diamond Content

1.70 carats

Number of Diamonds

42

Dimensions

Length of setting 1.98cm/0.78'

Width of setting 1.69cm/0.66'

Height of setting 7.76mm/0.31'

Weight

6.39 grams

Date: Circa 1940

Fastening: Butterfly

A video is available upon request.

Physical Dimensions

Height

0.8cm (0.31")

Width

1.7cm (0.67")

Depth

2cm (0.79")

Declaration

AC Silver has dated these Vintage Diamond Swirl Earrings to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1143400

Dealers Internal Reference

C9271

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Description

A stunning, fine and impressive pair of vintage 1.

“

70 carat diamond and 14 carat white gold twirl earrings; part of our diverse vintage diamond jewellery collection.

AC Silver

These stunning, fine and impressive vintage diamond earrings have been crafted in 14ct white gold.

fig 1. A pair of 14ct white gold twirl earrings featuring round brilliant cut diamonds set in a concentric spiral design around a central diamond. — fig 1. Vintage 1.70ct Diamond and 14ct White Gold Twirl Earrings Circa 1940

The pierced decorated, spiralling stud earring settings are ornamented with a feature collet set 0.59ct and 0.56ct Old European round diamond.

The halo style spiral design of each earring is embellished with twenty pavé set Old European round cut diamonds, graduating in size.

fig 2. A pair of 14ct white gold twirl earrings featuring round brilliant cut diamonds set in a concentric spiral design around a central diamond. — fig 2. Vintage 1.70ct Diamond and 14ct White Gold Twirl Earrings Circa 1940

These stunning earrings for pierced ears secure to the reverse with a post and butterfly fastening.

Each earring is hallmarked to the reverse with the 14ct gold mark (585).

These impressive 1940's earrings are supplied with two IDGL diamond grading report certificates for the feature stones, in addition to an IDGL diamond grading report card for the supporting stones.

fig 3. A pair of 14ct white gold twirl earrings featuring round brilliant cut diamonds set in a concentric spiral design around a central diamond. — fig 3. Vintage 1.70ct Diamond and 14ct White Gold Twirl Earrings Circa 1940

These vintage diamond twirl earrings in white gold offer timeless sophistication, making them an ideal gift for anniversaries, milestone birthdays, or meaningful romantic occasions.

Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone.

fig 4. A pair of 14ct white gold twirl earrings featuring round brilliant cut diamonds set in a concentric spiral design around a central diamond. — fig 4. Vintage 1.70ct Diamond and 14ct White Gold Twirl Earrings Circa 1940

Condition

These impressive vintage diamond studs are excellent quality, set with high colour and clarity graded feature diamonds displaying a fine white colour, brilliance and presence.

The high colour graded supporting diamonds display a fine white colour and brilliance.