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0.75 Ct Yellow Sapphire 18 K Yellow Gold Earrings
By ALPENGEM
Located in Montreux, VD
yellow sapphire 18 K yellow gold earrings are a universal accent which compliments all the color palettes
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2010s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Pear Shaped Emerald, Diamond, and Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
By AMR Shaker
Located in New York, NY
Pear Shaped Emerald, Diamond, and Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Earrings Bezel-set pear-shaped emeralds
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Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Mid-Century Diamond Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Mid-Century Diamond Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Earrings. Featuring 20 round brilliant cut
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Vintage 1950s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Dubini Theodora Citrine and Blue Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
cabochons set in 18K yellow gold. Handmade in Rome, they are punctuated with three holes for an adjustable
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Byzantine Stud Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1.97 Carat Diamond Ruby Emerald and Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
carat sapphire, 18 karat yellow gold earrings; part of our vintage jewelry collection. These stunning
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Vintage 1980s French Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

sapphire diamond hoop earrings 18 k gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
This hoop earrings has 2,66 ct sapphire 0,12 ct diamond all is setting in 18 k yellow gold diameter
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21st Century and Contemporary German Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Alex Jona Multicolor Waterfall Sapphire White Diamond 18 K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, long drop earrings consisting of a waterfall
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond & Yellow Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
elegance and create a very fine contrast with classic ensembles. Made in 18k yellow gold and ready to be
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21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

sapphire diamond creool earrings 18 k
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
This creool earrings are made in 18 k yellow gold 0,95 ct sapphire 0,15 ct diamond 4,45 gram width
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21st Century and Contemporary German Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

sapphire diamond creool earrings 18 k
sapphire diamond creool earrings 18 k
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W 0.12 in Dm 0.67 in
18K Yellow Gold Sapphire & Diamond Earrings #17082
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Earrings JAGi Certified- These stunning earrings each feature
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Multi Sapphire Dangle Earrings
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
piece of jewelry is perfect for you. PRODUCT DETAILS :- > Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold > Gemstone
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Multi Sapphire Dangle Earrings
18K Yellow Gold Multi Sapphire Dangle Earrings
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W 0.12 in L 4.49 in
18K Yellow gold Yellow Sapphire Diamond Gold Orchid Stud Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Orchid earrings made in 18k Gold.We graduated the combination of the color in yellow and orange
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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Cartier Sapphire and 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of vintage 0.16 carat sapphire, 18 karat yellow gold earrings, made by
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1990s Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Byzantine Style Solid 18 K Yellow Gold Fancy Sapphire Earclips
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Very lovely handmade 18 K yellow Gold earclips featuring 12 fancy colored Sapphires weighing
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Byzantine Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Sapphire Earrings in 18K Solid Yellow Gold
By Renate Exclusive
Located in Astoria, NY
simplicity. Total length 1.5 inches. Man-made Pink Sapphire 14x14mm Metal: 18K Solid Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 K Yellow Gold Cluster Earclips Peridots Diamonds Green Sapphire
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Exquisite clip-on cluster earrings crafted in 18 K yellow Gold feautring 2 Peridots Cabochons
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Early 2000s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi-Color Sapphire Cascading Waterfall 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Sapphires of many colors glitter while set in 18k yellow gold for these drop earrings. Round and
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2010s American Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire,...

18k Gold Yellow Sapphire Diamond Leaf Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Yellow sapphire leaf earrings in 18k yellow, white and blackened gold with a diamond-set stem
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2010s Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

18k Gold Yellow Sapphire Diamond Leaf Earrings
18k Gold Yellow Sapphire Diamond Leaf Earrings
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W 1.57 in L 1.57 in
Sicis 18K Yellow Gold Micromosaic Strawberry w/ Yellow Sapphire Button Earrings
By Sicis Jewels
Located in Montclair, NJ
Jewelry crafted in solid 18k yellow gold. There are 16 round brilliant yellow sapphires accenting the fine
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1990s More Earrings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Satin Finish Sapphire and Diamond Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Earring Length: 18 mm Total Weight: 4.2 Grams
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Robin Rotenier 18K Yellow Gold White Sapphire Earrings #15413
By Robin Rotenier
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Robin Rotenier 18K Yellow Gold and White Sapphire Earrings - These elegant earrings each feature
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lalaounis 18k Yellow Gold Ruby Sapphire Earrings
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handmade in 18k yellow gold, these Ilias Lalaounis geometric clip earrings are adorned with twelve
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Ruby and Yellow Sapphire Dangle Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
earrings, with 0.28 carat White Diamonds, all set in solid 18 K Yellow Gold. Please message us for more
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Paolo Costagli 18k Yellow Gold Peridot and Sapphire Earrings
By Paolo Costagli
Located in New York, NY
METAL TYPE: 18k Yellow Gold TOTAL WEIGHT:12.4 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, Diamond Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 0.11 carat Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.6 cm Total Weight: 7.07
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2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Women's Yellow Sapphire Madeira Citrine 18k Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
These Women's Madeira Citrine Yellow Sapphire Dangle Earrings in 18k gold are stunning and elegant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Blue Sapphire Cabochon and Silver Star Sapphire Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These striking earrings feature beautiful blue sapphire cabochons set in 18k yellow gold with
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Diamond and Yellow Sapphire Earrings 18k Yellow Gold by Kavant & Sharart
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, 10
Yellow Sapphire 1.17 carats with Diamond 0.43 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width
Category

2010s Thai Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Feraud 18k Gold Yellow Pink Sapphire Diamond Earrings
By Louis Feraud
Located in New York, NY
18k gold Feraud earrings with pink sapphires and approx. 0.20ctw in diamonds. Earrings are 63mm x
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20th Century More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Stefan Hafner 18k Yellow Gold 0.56ctw Diamond&Sapphire Earrings
By Stefan Hafner
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Stefan Hafner Earrings 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds: 0.56ctw Sapphire: 1.36ctw SKU: BLU01535 Retail
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Classic Twist 75 Oval Orange and Yellow Sapphire Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, 10
Yellow Sapphire 3.58 carats and Orange Sapphire 2.10 carats Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Category

2010s Thai Stud Earrings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 18 K yellow Gold Vintage Heart earclips Sapphire Ruby Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A pair of lovely 18 K yellow Gold heart shaped earclips of french provenance. These colorful
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Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Yellow Sapphire Earrings 18K Yellow Gold by Kavant & Sharart
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Sapphire 1.17 carats with Diamond 0.43 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width
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2010s Thai Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roule & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Yellow Sapphire Decagon Shaker Stud Earrings
By Roule & Company
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Roule & Co Sapphire Shaker Decagon Stud Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold There are 3.86 total carat
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Early 2000s Stud Earrings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Earrings with Diamonds, Sapphires, Fire Opals
Located in ประเวศ, TH
commemorate its unparalleled beauty. 18K Yellow Gold Total Diamond carats - 0.38 Total Orange Sapphire carats
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2010s Thai Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dangle Yellow Sapphire Emerald Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Earrings For Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings 18K Yellow Gold  Weight 11,5 GMS Emerald-2/11.89 Cts Round Diamond-42/0.438 Cts
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Sapphire Earrings Set in 18k Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Sapphire 4.95 carats Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 1.8 cm Total
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2010s Thai Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire Dangle Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold, Linear Earrings
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
piece of jewelry is perfect for you. PRODUCT DETAILS :- > Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold > Gemstone
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Sapphire & Diamond Floral Earrings 18k Yellow Gold
Located in MIAMI, FL
One hand crafted pair of earrings made in 18k yellow gold. The pair are floral themed and set with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Designer Yellow Sapphire Topaz White Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Dangle Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Yellow Gold 18K Earrings Diamond 2-RND-0,1-F/VS1A Diamond 36-RND-57-0,31-3/5A Topaz 2-3,07 (1
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2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GeoArt Happy Movement Yellow Sapphire Ear Jacket Earrings 18K Gold
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, 10
Baguette Yellow Sapphire 0.35 carat, Yellow Sapphire 0.26 carat and Diamond 0.27-carat Earrings 18K
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2010s Thai Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 5.20ct Sapphire and 0.90ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive vintage sapphire earrings have been crafted in 18 ct yellow gold with 18 ct white gold settings
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20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rossella Ugolini Multicolor Sapphires 18K Gold Canary Yellow Diamonds Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Ugolini - Radiant Deco Style Elegance in Yellow Gold and Sapphires Elegance with a Deco Twist, Symphony of
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2010s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Stud Earrings with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
:- > Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold > Gemstone - Blue Sapphire > Gemstone shape - Oval > Gemstone Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Stud Earrings
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
:- > Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold > Gemstone - Blue Sapphire > Gemstone shape - Oval > Gemstone Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Double Layered Pink Sapphire Dangle Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
18K Yellow Gold Double Layered Pink Sapphire Dangle earrings to make a statement with your look
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

18K Black and Yellow Sapphire Dot Earrings
By HCL METAL WORKS
Located in Gorham, ME
posts and backs are solid 18K gold. These black and yellow sapphire dot earrings are also available in
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2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Black Star, 18k Gold

Origami Palm Leaf Yellow Sapphire, Diamond Stud Earrings 18K Gold
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, 10
Yellow Sapphire 0.57 carats with Diamond 0.37 carat Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.5
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2010s Thai Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire & Diamond Stud Earrings - 18k Oval 1.66ctw Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s
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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold Sapphires Diamonds Hoop Stud Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini stunning 18K Yellow Gold earrings, meticulously handcrafted in Italy. These
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2010s Italian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi Sapphire Climber Earrings Made in 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18KT:7.070g, SAPPHIRE:2.95ct, Size: 31X11 MM"
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Earring in 18K Yellow Gold by Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Sapphire 2.53 carats with Diamond 1.99 carats and Black Diamond 0.25 carat Earrings set in
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2010s Thai Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Ceylon Pink Sapphires & Yellow Sapphires Rose Cut Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very special and gorgeous, Yellow Sapphire & Pink Sapphire Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Earring in 18k Yellow Gold by Kavant & Sharart
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, 10
Yellow Sapphire 2.53 carats with Diamond 1.99 carats and Black Diamond 0.25 carat Earrings set in
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2010s Thai Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Sapphire Etruscan Inspired Stud Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
An incredibly stylish pair of Etruscan inspired pink sapphire stud earrings set in 18k yellow gold
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2010s British Etruscan Revival Stud Earrings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire 2.25ctw & Diamond 2.50ctw Hoop Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Sapphire 2.25ctw & Diamond 2.50ctw Hoop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold. The earrings are 1" in length
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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Sapphire Drop Earrings in 18K White and Yellow Gold, 1.79 Carat Total
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These spectacular yellow sapphire drop earrings were hand crafted in 18k white and yellow gold by
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Diamond and sapphire art deco stud earrings 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
Diamond and sapphire stud earrings 18k yellow gold Blue sapphire pear shaped gemstone natural
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Jade Long Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold with Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in ประเวศ, TH
Summer Night Collection by VOTIVE. Step into a world of elegance with VOTIVE's 18k gold long-style
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2010s Thai Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow...

Jumping Dolphins Sapphires Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Baroque Pendant Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Dolphins 0.020 carats Sapphires, Diamond Eyes, Handcrafted in 18 Karats Yellow Gold, Baroque Pearls Pendant
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2010s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of sapphire 18k yellow gold earrings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find a collection of 630 vintage versions or 1260 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. The designs in our inventory of sapphire 18k yellow gold earrings bearing Contemporary or Modern hallmarks are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Mousson Atelier, Meghna Jewels and Georgios Collections Inc are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for round cut sapphire 18k yellow gold earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and mixed cut alternatives. Most of our sapphire 18k yellow gold earrings for sale are for women, but there are 442 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Earrings?

Prices for sapphire 18k yellow gold earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $275 and can go as high as $169,500, while sapphire 18k yellow gold earrings, on average, fetch $5,272.

Finding the Right Earrings for You

In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.

Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.

Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.

While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.

Questions About Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    Yes, 18-karat gold can be good for earrings. Because it is an alloy, 18-karat gold is more durable and scratch-resistant than pure 24-karat gold. You can find 18-karat gold in rich warm yellow, cooler white with warm undertones and light pink rose. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of gold earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The difference between 14K and 18K white gold stud earrings comes down to the content of the precious metal alloy. Stud earrings made of 14-karat white gold are 58.3% gold and 41.7% base metal, while 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. As a result, 14-karat white gold tends to be stronger and more resistant to scratching, and 18-karat gold will have a more noticeable warm-glowing yellow tinge. On 1stDibs, shop a range of white gold stud earrings.