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18K White Gold Pearl Drop Earrings with Diamonds & Fancy Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings with Diamonds 2 Golden Pearls 12-13mm 258 Fancy Diamonds - 3.19 CT
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Diamond and Pearl Earrings in 18 K Yellow Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Diamond And Pearl Earrings Handcrafted in 18 K Yellow Gold. The details are as follows : Diamond
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2010s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

18 K yellow Gold Bulgari drop earrings mother of pearl
By Bulgari
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
These are authentic BULGARI 18 K Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl BVLGARI BVLGARI Drop Earrings. These
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2010s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Holding You Earrings with Tahitian Pearl from K.Mita
By Keiko Mita
Located in New York, NY
the artist from 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The unique earrings, which are 26 mm long x 13 mm wide x 14 mm
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Gold White Pearl Drop Earrings, 18K Yellow Gold, Classic Pearl Earrings
Located in McLeansville, NC
A pair of vintage 18-karat yellow gold white pearl drop earrings. These classic earrings feature
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Vintage 1970s Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Square Studs with Tahitian Pearl Earrings by K.Mita
By Keiko Mita
Located in New York, NY
Keiko Mita’s Small Square Pearl Earrings are handmade from 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The contemporary
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2010s North American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Earrings
Located in Geneva, CH
Cultured Pearls each one centering a Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Flower design Ear Clip. Total weight
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Late 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Pearl Yellow Gold 18K Earrings
Located in Geneva, CH
Black Pearl on Yellow Gold 18K Earrings. These stunning earrings are a true embodiment of elegance
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Early 2000s Drop Earrings

Materials

Black Pearl, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in Stuart, FL
18k yellow gold Tahitian pearl drop earrings. The length of these earrings is 29mm, the diameter of
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl Drop Earrings
18K Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl Drop Earrings
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W 0.44 in L 1.15 in
Floral 18 K yellow Gold golden South Sea Pearl Diamond earrings
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
earring is a ca 13 mm, golden South Sea cultured pearl with very few inperfections. The Omega-back style
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A pair of 18 K yellow Gold Diamond Ruby South Sea Pearl earrings
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
These fantastic South Sea Pearl and diamond earrings are on FIRE with style! Made from warm 18
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl on 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Geneva, CH
Pair of 18K yellow gold earrings holding respectively a half cultured pearl. Diameter: 1.80
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Vintage 1970s European Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Freshwater Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Wire Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
The prismatic beauty of a fresh water pearl is showcased in these earrings. 18k yellow gold loops
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2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Freshwater Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Wire Earrings
Freshwater Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Wire Earrings
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W 0.48 in D 0.48 in L 1 in
MAVIADA's 3-3mm Stone Baroque Pink Pearl Earrings, Blue Topaz, 18 K Yellow Gold
By MAVIADA
Located in GB
pearl 18k yellow gold earrings, come in multiple fabulous colours. Each baroque pearl is unique and the
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2010s Turkish Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Yellow Gold Fine Peacock Tahitian Pearl Diamond Earrings and Pendant
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Stunning 18kt yellow gold pendant and earrings set with fine peacock colored pearls and collection
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2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Scallop Akoya Pearl Drop Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold creates an aquatic aura as it forms a seashell. Descending from the French-wire
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Early 2000s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Scallop Akoya Pearl Drop Earrings
18K Yellow Gold Scallop Akoya Pearl Drop Earrings
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W 0.31 in D 0.25 in L 0.72 in
18K Yellow Gold Geometric Lantern Round Pearl Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
. Angular shapes flare down from 18k yellow gold French hooks, resembling an old-time lamp. Cultured pearls
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2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

18K Yellow Gold Geometric Lantern Round Pearl Earrings
18K Yellow Gold Geometric Lantern Round Pearl Earrings
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W 0.74 in D 0.39 in L 1.47 in
18K Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of luxurious chandelier earrings featuring cultured pearls, measuring from approximately
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Late 20th Century Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Pearl Tassel Earrings with Diamonds
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PEARL TASSEL EARRINGS WITH DIAMONDS IN 18K YELLOW GOLD Specifications: main stone: 56 PCS RD
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Tahitian Pearl Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
, have subtle circle detailing that adds dimension. Hanging from 18k yellow gold lever backs, the
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2010s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Gold Tahitian Pearl Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Gold Tahitian Pearl Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
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W 0.54 in D 0.54 in L 1.3 in
Freshwater Baroque Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
for varying color concentrations. The backs of the earrings are 18k yellow gold clip backs.
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2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Irene Neuwirth Akoya Pearl Flower Earring 18K Yellow Gold
By Irene Neuwirth
Located in Dallas, TX
Irene Neuwirth Akoya Pearl Flower Earring 18K Yellow Gold.
Category

2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Freshwater Baroque Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
varied valleys. The total weight of the pearls is 94.2 carats. 18k yellow gold clip-backs bring the ears
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2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto 18K Yellow Gold Pearl Floral Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1990s Item Details: Mikimoto Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Freshwater Baroque Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
radiance of silk as delicate shadows are produced in the valleys. Each baroque pearl is set in 18k yellow
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2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Hakimoto 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Baroque Pearl Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K Yellow Gold And Diamonds Total item weight 6.6 grams 11x17 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Freshwater Baroque Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
The unique beauty of the freshwater pearl is spotlighted as the exclusive gem in these earrings. As
Category

2010s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Freshwater Baroque Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
Freshwater Baroque Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
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W 0.76 in D 0.64 in L 1 in
0.25ct Diamond and Pearl Earrings, 18k Yellow Gold, Large Button Pearl
Located in McLeansville, NC
touch of sophistication to any outfit. Crafted from 18k yellow gold, these earrings feature large button
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Early 2000s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tahitian Baroque Pearl Earrings in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By Renate Exclusive
Located in Astoria, NY
What lovely Tahitian Baroque Pearl earrings! With a unique swing, they catch the eye and 18 K
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

11- 3 mm Stone Baroque Pink Pearl Drop Earrings, 18 K Yellow Gold, Smoky Brown
By MAVIADA
Located in GB
baroque pearl 18k yellow gold earrings, come in multiple fabulous colours. Each baroque pearl is unique
Category

2010s Turkish Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Mother of Pearl Starfish 18K Yellow Gold Wire Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
of pearl is 2 carats. 18k yellow gold French hooks link the ears to the earrings, which measure 0.94
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2010s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mother of Pearl Starfish 18K Yellow Gold Wire Earrings
Mother of Pearl Starfish 18K Yellow Gold Wire Earrings
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W 0.94 in D 0.21 in L 0.91 in
18K Yellow Gold 3.50ct Diamond and Pearl Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
These luxury earrings are ideal for any occasion. At the center, 13.2mm pearls give them a truly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Vintage Nautilus Shape 18 K Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Earclips
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Inspired by the harmonious shape of a nautilus this lovely and unusual earclips are crafted in 18 K
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant 18 K Yellow Gold Vintage 1970 Pearl Diamonds Earclips
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A pair of very elegant solid 18 K yellow Gold earclips designed as a stylised flower featuring 2
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Earrings set with pearl and diamonds 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold earrings with pearl and brilliant cut diamond. 0.50ct - K/L - VS/SI Detailed
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2010s Dutch Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl Stud Earrings, 18k Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
18k yellow gold and fashioned in a sophisticated stud style, these new earrings showcase genuine
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Late 20th Century Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Dangly Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Earring Length: 1.7" long Total Weight: 6.2
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Lithos 18K Yellow Gold Cultured Japanese Akoya Pearl Earring
Located in Kirkwood, MO
18K Yellow Gold Cultured Japanese Akoya Pearl Earrings. The Pearls are 7.5 mm - 8.0 mm. The pearls
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Dangle Earrings and Golden Pearls
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold ,0.47 cts white diamonds, 10 to 11 mm golden pearls AAA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Seahorse and South Sea Pearl Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
illustrated in 18k yellow gold suspends from a loop of the same metal. The sea creature is upturned
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2010s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Seahorse and South Sea Pearl Earrings
18K Yellow Gold Seahorse and South Sea Pearl Earrings
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W 0.02 in D 0.03 in L 0.05 in
Spider South Sea Pearl Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
A spider made of lustrous 18k yellow gold brings a unique look to these pearl earrings. Suspending
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2010s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

White Pearl and Mother of Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Prismatic black mother of pearl encompasses a white pearl for these earrings. 18k yellow gold
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2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

White Pearl and Mother of Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
White Pearl and Mother of Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
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W 0.98 in D 0.94 in L 1.1 in
Assael Pearl Diamond Tourmaline Earrings 18k Yellow Gold
By Assael
Located in Dallas, TX
Assael Pearl Diamond Tourmaline Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold. Dimensions 1" x 0.75" 30.57 Grams
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2010s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

MAVIADA's 3-4mm Stone Baroque Violet Pearl Earrings, Citrine, 18 K Yellow Gold
By MAVIADA
Located in GB
pearls in 18k yellow gold drop earrings. They come in fantastic stylish multiple coloured gemstones
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2010s Turkish Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Onyx, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold

MAVIADA's 3-4mm Stone Baroque Violet Pearl Earrings, Peridot, 18 K Yellow Gold
By MAVIADA
Located in GB
pearls in 18k yellow gold drop earrings. They come in fantastic stylish multiple coloured gemstones
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2010s Turkish Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Onyx, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold

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
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Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

John Atencio 18K Yellow Gold "Slinky" & 14K Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Earrings
By John Atencio
Located in Kirkwood, MO
John Atencio/Lithos 18KY Gold Freshwater Pearl "Slinky" Dangles Attached to 14K Yellow Gold Mabe
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Cultured Baroque Pearl Diamond Dangle Earrings - 18k Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Cultured Baroque Pearls Color: Light Peach
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Small Starfish South Sea Pearl Stud Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
A vibrant starfish embraces a pearl for these drop earrings. An 18k yellow gold loop descends a
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2010s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Small Starfish South Sea Pearl Stud Earrings
18K Yellow Gold Small Starfish South Sea Pearl Stud Earrings
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W 0.02 in D 0.02 in L 0.05 in
Hakimoto South Sea Drop Pearl 18K Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Earrings 6 Round Diamonds 0.037 Carts 1.1" long And 6.2 Grams
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Diamond, Tourmaline, and Pearl Clip On Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A unique 18K Yellow Gold setting makes these luxury earrings instantly captivating. Each one
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Baroque Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Aqueous Button Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
are set in hand fabricated 18k yellow gold end caps that have been fused, forged and sculpted into
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2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tagliamonte Cultured Pearl Neptune Dangle Earrings - Yellow Gold 18k Mythology
By Tagliamonte
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Tagliamonte Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Cultured Pearls Color: White
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21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl, Tourmaline and Diamond Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1990s Item Details: Measurement: 1 inch x 1 inch Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold & White Gold
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1990s Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Classic South Sea Pearl Stud Earring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
. The ear stud is set in 18k yellow gold with crescent post fitting, the extra large padding like
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2010s Australian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl and Garnet 18K Yellow Gold Dangling Earrings, circa 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One pair of black Tahitian pearl and garnet 18K yellow gold dangling earring featuring two pearls
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20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow and White Gold Mabe Pearl Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18K Yellow and White Gold Mabe Pearl Earrings Beautiful set of yellow and white gold
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20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, White Gold

18k Yellow and White Gold Mabe Pearl Earrings
18k Yellow and White Gold Mabe Pearl Earrings
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W 0.81 in L 0.81 in
18K Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl Studs
Located in Stuart, FL
18k yellow gold Tahitian pearl studs. These earrings have a diameter of 11mm, and have a total
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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of white cultured pearl and diamond drop earrings set in 18k yellow gold. Each
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2010s British Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Dangle Earrings and South Sea Pearl
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18k Yellow Gold , 68 diamonds 0.58 cts. South Sea Pearl 11 to 12 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

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18k Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of 18k yellow gold pearl earrings. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 799 vintage editions and 1005 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of 18k yellow gold pearl earrings to choose from, but Contemporary and Modern 18k yellow gold pearl earrings are of considerable interest. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Intini Jewels, Valentin Magro and Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but Pearl versions, from our inventory of 1358, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A selection of round cut, mixed cut and brilliant cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our 18k yellow gold pearl earrings for sale are for women, but there are 348 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are 18k Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings?

Prices for 18k yellow gold pearl earrings start at $135 and top out at $375,000 with these earrings, on average, selling for $3,469.

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 18k Yellow Gold Pearl 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.