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Diana M. 14 kt white gold, 2.00" inside-out hoop earrings adorned with 9.45 cts
Located in New York, NY
14 kt white gold, 2.00" inside-out hoop earrings adorned with 9.45 cts tw of round diamonds Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelry for over 35 years. Diana M is o...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14K White Gold Diamonds Huggie Earring -0.37 CTW
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with our 14K White Gold Diamonds Huggie Earrings, adorned with an impressive total of 0.37 carats across 58 dazzling diamonds. These huggie earrings seamlessly ble...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1990's Cartier Pave Diamond Half-Hoop Lever-Back Vintage Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cartier diamond half hoop earrings crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The earrings, circa 1994, feature 50 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.20 carat total weight ...
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1990s French Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White & Yellow Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond Inside Outside Hoop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K white & yellow gold Diamond: 24 cushion cut = 7.67cttw Color: Fancy Yellow Clarity: SI1 Diamond: 288 round brilliant cut = 2.01cttw Color: G Cla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

2.13 Carat Marquise & Pear Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Handmade Jewelry
Located in IN
Make yourself trendy and stylish with this 18k White Gold Earrings glittering with Diamond that will add majestic charm and elegance to your look. Exquisitely designed, this Earrings...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Clip-on earring by E. Schiaparelli Italy, different rhinestones, designed 1950s
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Vintage earclip by Elsa Schiaparelli/ Italy, designed in the 1950's , consisting of differnt glass stones by Swarovski. Measurement: Hight 3,5 cm x 3 cm, deep 1 cm Featrures: - Original E. Schiaparelli signed on the back site - Many Ice rock...
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1940s European Modern Vintage Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Rhodium

Stud Diamond Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Earrings
Located in Geneva, CH
Introducing our exquisite Stud Earrings, crafted with exceptional precision and elegance. These stunning earrings are made of 18K white gold, radiating a contemporary and sophisticat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Yves Saint Laurent Green Resin & Gilted Metal Clip-on Earrings
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent (Made in France) Gilted metal clip-on earrings adorned with resin cabochon. Additional information: Dimensions: 3 W x 3 H cm (1.18" W x 1.18" H) Condition: Very g...
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1980s French Vintage Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique Victorian 22.28 Carat Garnet and Diamond 9k Rose Gold Clip on Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of 22.28 carat garnet and 0.60 carat diamond, 9 karat rose gold and silver set clip on earrings; part of our diverse ...
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Rose Gold

Vintage Pearl Hoop Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
A double dose of chic. Look lovely and incandescent in these exquisite earrings. Two round freshwater cultured pearls dangle from a C Shape hoop. 5.5mm white drop cultured freshwat...
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Late 20th Century Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Drop Earrings Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
80's Cartier Paris Clip earrings in yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). dimensions: 2.12 cm x 2.16 cm. total weight: 12.21 g. numbered. eagle head hallmark. excellent condition
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20th Century French Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Modern Moonstone, Diamond and Platinum Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of modern moonstone, diamond and platinum drop earrings, with graduating cabochon moonstones, in rub over settings and round brilliant-cut diamonds, set either side and betwee...
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2010s American Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum

Modern Pink Tourmaline, Diamond and Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of modern pink tourmaline cluster earrings, set with mixed fancy cuts of faceted and cabochon pink tourmaline and round brilliant-cut diamonds, with posts and clip fittings, m...
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2010s Unknown Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold

Handmade Boulder Opal Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Drop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Feel the luxurious power of 27.32 carats of stunning Boulder Opals embraced by the finest diamonds, 114 in total, surrounding the Opals and rising up the 18kt. Yellow gold and pave d...
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2010s North American Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

Iradj Moini, Clip-on EARRINGS, vintage, glass cabochons, rhinestones
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent Clip-on EARRINGS, 90s vintage, golden metal, glass cabochons, rhinestones, height 3 cm, width 2.7 cm, weight 1 x 12 g, exceptional quality work, good condition, cleaning ...
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20th Century American Artist Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Graceful 18 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Earrings - Pear Shape
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Embrace the enchanting beauty of these graceful 18 karat white gold earrings adorned with a delightful combination of rubies and diamonds. Each earring features a delicate pear-shape...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Buccellati Blossoms Diamond Gardenia Button Earrings, 2.5cm
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Vermeil button earrings in burnished silver and ruthenium with brown diamonds. Gardenia, Diameter: 2.5cm Style: JAGEAR016608 Features: Buccellati Blossoms Diamond Ruthenium-Plated ...
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2010s Italian Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Jay Feder 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Triangular Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Jay Feder 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Triangular Drop Earrings with 189 Yellow diamonds; estimated total weight is 14.50ctw. Each earring is almost 90mm (3 1/2 inches) long. The total w...
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2010s Earrings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Maramenos & Pateras Icicle Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Maramenos & Pateras Icicle Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings Forty-two round brilliant cut diamonds of approximately 0.84 carats total, with VS2 clarity and H color; set on 18 karat yell...
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Late 20th Century Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

7 Carats Round Brilliant Diamond Tear Drop Earrings Certified
Located in New York, NY
Diamond teardrop earrings for women that are sure to make a statement. These earrings are both modern and elegant, with pave diamonds, creating a highly polished look that is both fe...
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2010s American Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

David Rosenberg 2.08 Carat Cushion Cut Fancy Brown Pink GIA Diamond Drop Earring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A beautifully matched 2.08 total carat weight Cushion Fancy Brownish Pink SI1-SI2 clarity diamond earrings are GIA Certified. These gorgeous light weight dangling earrings are set in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Earrings

Materials

Pink Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Diamonds Huggie Earring -0.40 CTW
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with our 18K White Gold Diamonds Huggie Earring, featuring a captivating 0.40 CTW of brilliant diamonds. Cra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Door Knob Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Detachable Day Night Clip on Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These chic late 70’s diamond and gold earrings are crafted in solid 18-karat yellow gold, weighing 39 grams and measuring 2.25” long x 29mm wide (max). It features 16 round cut, pron...
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1970s Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Pink Opal and Diamond Earrings Total 4.25 Carats 14k Rose Gold
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Beautiful Pink Opal Earrings Set In Diamond Halo Pink Opals = 4 Carats Cut: Oval Diamonds = 0.25 Carats ( Color: H, Clarity: SI ) Metal is 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage 18k gold earrings, one missing post, can be easily attached by a jeweler. Earrings measure 1.75" x 1". Hallmarked 750, 525.12. Weight of the pair - 24.6 grams.
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20th Century Earrings

Materials

Gold

2.80 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Hoop Earrings Certified
Located in New York, NY
Oval Diamond Hoop Earrings 1.50 inches long x 1.25 inches wide Carat Weight: 2.80 Carats Shape: Round Brilliant Cut Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Style: Hoop Earrings
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2010s American Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angela Cummings Agate Carnelian Yellow Gold Ear Clips, 1989
Located in New York, NY
Angela Cummings agate carnelian yellow gold ear clips, 1989 Square 18 karat yellow gold with four slightly curved lines of agate carnelian; marked Angela Cummings, 18k, 1989 Size: ...
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1980s Contemporary Vintage Earrings

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Vintage Fred "Isaure" Gold, Platinum and Diamond Earrings
By Fred
Located in PARIS, FR
A pair of 18k (75°/°°) yellow gold and platinum creole ear clips formed of two rods each paved with two rows of diamonds and framed by two braided gold wires. French work from the la...
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Late 20th Century Earrings

14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k White Gold Diamonds: 1 princess cut = 1.00ct Color: I Clarity: SI2 GIA: 6312197872 Diamonds: 1 princess cut = 1.00ct Color: I Clarity: SI1 GIA: 3335972214 Dimensions: e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Onyx and CZ Bypass Hoop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Dimensions: earrings measure 1.50” long Weight: 5.10 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
In any collection of essential pieces of jewelry hoop earrings are a linchpin, a must-have, a classic staple. Regardless of size and occasion, hoop earrings never fail to make one fe...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Luxurious 18 kt. Gold Earrings with 2.24 ct Natural Diamond - GIA Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
2.01 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Earrings These beautiful earrings feature a dazzling 2.01 carat round brilliant natural diamond in each ear. The diamonds are H in color and VVS2 ...
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2010s Israeli Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Areza Vintage French Earrings 18k Gold Sapphire Diamond Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of vintage French 18k gold earrings, featuring sapphire and diamond. The earrings are made in an irregular pentagon shape. The diamonds are four-prong set in two rows around the perimeter. The marquise shaped sapphires are staged in the center. Sparkly white diamonds perfectly enhance the deep blue color of the sapphire. Due to their unconventional shape, these classic diamond sapphire French earrings look modern and up to date. These vintage earrings are made of 18 karat yellow gold and feature a marquise cut sapphire ( approximately 4 carats total) framed with two rows of round brilliant cut diamonds (G-H color, VS clarity, approximately 3.0 carats total). The earrings measure 7/8" x 3/4” x 1/2" (2.1 x 1.8 x 1 cm) and weight 14.9 grams. The vintage earrings are stamped with Areza maker's mark and workshop mark, French hallmarks for 18k gold, serial number. The earrings are clip-on, posts can be added. About Vintage French Jewelry: Vintage French jewelry is highly valued by jewelry experts and enthusiasts. Since the late Renaissance, France has been established itself as one of the world trendsetters in art and fashion. A quick look at the top 5 French jewelry designers — Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Hermes, Chaumet, Chanel — describes French level of greatness even better. What allowed France to reach such a high level in the jewelry world hierarchy? In a nutshell, it’s because of the apprenticeship system. In the beginning of 1950s in France anyone at the age 14 could start learning the craft. This way French jewelers, like no others in the world, gain a substantial portion of experience at the early age. Even non-designer jewels were produced by the highly skilled masters. Most modern jewelry is not handcrafted anymore, and mass market-oriented production is prevailing. Jewelry designs are streamlined to use as little hand labor as possible. That’s why today vintage French jewelry is in such high demand. About Vintage Jewelry: Vintage jewelry is something we can talk about for days. Since the subject is that big and has multiple aspects to discuss, we’d like to focus on the most important parts of it. So, what is vintage...
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1980s French Vintage Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

St John Gold Leaf Motif Rhinestone Encrusted Hoops
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These 1980s St John gold plated clip-on hoops are going to become your next go-to statement earring in your collection! Get your hands on these absolutely...
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1980s Vintage Earrings

Diana M. 20.14 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Bagel Fashion Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18kt white gold bagel fashion sapphire and diamond earrings, features 20.14 carats of sapphires. 11.13 carats of diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Gold Reversible Hoops with 18k Yellow Gold Removable Black Jade Jackets
Located in Greenville, SC
A pair of 18k yellow and white gold reversible huggie earrings, with a pair of removable 18k yellow gold earring jackets featuring two piece...
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2010s American Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Jade, Black Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Bone Dangle Earrings With Sapphires and Diamonds 25.65 Carats
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Carved Bone = 21.17 Carats Sapphires = 2.05 Carats Diamonds = 2.43 Carats Metal: 18K Gold & Silver Dimensions: 68 ...
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Fine Ruby 3.80 Carats Total Earrings with Diamonds 18k Gold
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Fine Rubies = 3.80 Carats Cut: Oval Diamonds = 2.30 Carats ( Color: F, Clarity: VS ) Metal: 18K Gold Length: 1.5 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Earrings with Amethyst & Aquamarine Stone, Woman Engraved!
Located in Antwerp, BE
Amazing pair of earrings in 18kt white gold with amethyst and aquamarine stone, and woman engraved in each earring. Unique design and one of a kind ! Amethyst: Amethyst stone approx. 10 ct...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold

Carved Bone Dangle Earrings With Rubies and Diamonds 65.6 Carats
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Carved Bone = 61.65 Carats Other Gemstones: Rubies Diamonds = 3.95 Carats Metal: 18K Gold & Silver Dimensions: 69 ...
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Pearl and Multi-Gem 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One pair of pearl and multi-gem 18K yellow gold earrings featuring two white mabe pearls measuring 15 millimeters in diameter with rosey overtones. The chunky, close to the ear hoop ...
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1970s Vintage Earrings

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co. New York Notes 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Logo Stud Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. New York Notes 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Logo Stud Earrings Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 3.25 grams Dimensions: 10 x 9.5mm Backs: Push backs Note: Push backs are or...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Stud Earrings Together 2 Carat
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18kt Yellow Gold Diamond Stud Earrings Together 2 ct. Diamonds: 2 Old Mine cut diamonds 2 * Approx 1 ct. together approx. 2 ct. Material: 18kt Yellow gold Measurements: d...
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20th Century European Artisan Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Gorgeous 14K Diamond Drop Earrings - 1.16ctw Jewelry, Brilliance & Elegance
Located in Holtsville, NY
Experience the enchanting beauty of winter with our Snowflake Soirée Diamond Earrings. This exquisite piece is part of our collection featuring sparkling white diamonds that mimic th...
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2010s Indian Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pomellato Nudo Earrings Rose Gold and White Gold with Prasiolite O.B201/O6/PA
Located in Wilmington, DE
EARRINGS NUDO PETIT IN ROSE GOLD AND WHITE GOLD WITH Prasiolite The sleek and chic personality of the brand's most iconic ring lives on in this spectacular pair of earrings character...
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2010s Earrings

Handmade Elongated Oval Citrine Diamond Pave Drop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Draw attention to all the right places with these magnificent Elongated Oval Citrine Diamond Pave Drop Earrings. Handcrafted H&H Collection in 18 karat yellow gold, the earrings feat...
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2010s American Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Pearl with Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, 10
Pearl with Diamond 0.40 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.5 cm Length: 4.2 cm Total Weight: 14.75 grams Each talisman bears modern comfort and sensibili...
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2010s Thai Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Fresh Water Pearl Dangle Earrings 14k White Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Fresh Water Pearl Dangle Earrings 14k White Gold Certified $799 018542 This is one of Kind Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece ...
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2010s American Earrings

Materials

Pearl, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Round and Baguette Cut Diamond Mosaic Set Drop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: 10 round brilliant cut = 0.36cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Diamonds: 12 baguette cut = 0.48cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Weight: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.25 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Hoop Earrings Certified
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Hoop Earrings: Circle Hoop earrings one row of diamonds inside and outside. diameter is a little bit under 2 inches Carat Weight: 3.27 Carats , (110 diamonds) Shape: Round...
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2010s American Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.36 Carats Total Brilliant Round Shape Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This simple and classic style of stud earrings showcasing a pair of round brilliant diamonds weighing 0.36 carats total, F Color and VS1+ in Clarity. Set in a classic four-prong sett...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Large Gum Drop Earrings with Rock Crystal Smoky Topaz and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold Large GUM DROP™ Earrings with faceted Rock Crystal and cabochon Smoky Topaz and four diamonds. Clip or Pierced The Rock Crystal is approximately 5 cts each and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Crystal, Rock Crystal, Garnet, Iolite, Perid...

Marina B. Pardy Vintage 18k Gold Steel Chestnut Clip-On Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Collectable Marina B Two Tone Gold Highly Polished Clip On Earrings. From Pardy collection. These Stylish earrings are crafted in 18K Yellow Gold and Steel. From The Famous ...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Steel

14k White Gold 0.61 Carat Round Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Round Diamond Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold Prong Settings Total Diamond Weight = 0.61 Carats Average Color = H Average Clarity = I3 Total Mass = 1.4 grams Gorgeous Studs!
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 4.79 Carat Yellow Diamond Earring
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring 2 Gia Certified Fancy L. Yellow diamonds weighing just over 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Yellow Diamond

White Gold Earrings with Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Diamonds Weight: 1.00 carat Cut: Brilliant, princess, baguette and round cut Colour: F-G Clarity: SI-P Quality: Very good Jewel: Earrings Weight: 3.8 gram Hallmark: 14 karat Meas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Jean Mahie Domed Nobule Center Earrings
Located in Dallas, TX
22K Jean Mahie Earrings. Three Sided with Domed Nodule Center. 18.60 Grams of 22K Gold.
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20th Century Earrings

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Clip-on earring by Eduard Rambaud Paris, 2 parts with wood filling, gilded
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Long decorative ear clips signed Eduard Rambaud Paris consisting of a square gold-plated part with a drop hanging from it. Filled in with brown wood. Measurement: Full length 8 cm,...
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1990s French Art Deco Earrings

Shop Now: Antique and Vintage Earrings for Sale on 1stDibs

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.

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