.72 Old European Diamond Drop Earrings 18k

These 18 karat white gold drop earrings feature old European cut diamonds as the main stones, each weighing .72 carats, with two additional round brilliant cut diamonds weighing .04 carats each. The old European cuts are graded G in color and VS2 in clarity, while the round brilliants are graded H in color and VS2 in clarity—G to H color appears colorless to near-colorless, and VS2 clarity means very minor inclusions that are invisible to the naked eye.

The old European cut is an antique style that predates modern round brilliants, featuring a smaller table, higher crown, and open culet that creates broader flashes of light rather than the intense sparkle of modern cuts. The diamonds are set in bezels and graduated in size to create a drop effect, and milgrain detailing—small beaded edges—frames the settings to add texture.

The earrings measure 15.5 mm in length and close with post backs, making them light enough for comfortable all-day wear while still having enough length to move gently. The total diamond weight across both earrings is .79 carats.