Geometric Diamond Pavé Platinum and 18K Gold Earrings, Circa 1970s

Sharp, angular facets of 18K yellow gold fold inward toward a pavé-set diamond panel, the gold's crisp edges framing the white metal like a picture frame around a bright center. Thirty-two round brilliant diamonds fill that panel edge to edge, set in platinum for maximum whiteness and brilliance against the warm gold surrounding them; a deliberate pairing of metals rather than an incidental one. The geometric, folded-plane silhouette is characteristic of 1970s design, when jewelers moved toward bold architectural shapes built from flat, angled surfaces rather than curved or organic forms. Posts paired with 14K gold omega backs keep the earring secure and sitting flush against the ear despite its substantial presence. The diamonds total approximately 1.25 ct., F-G color and VS-1 clarity, set in platinum and 18K yellow gold with 14K gold backs, measuring 1 inch long and weighing 19 grams.