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Antique Burmese Ruby Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
. Originally part of a necklace, both the top and the bottom sections of the earrings are of the period
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Byzantine Dangle Earrings

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Ruby

15 kt and Sterling, Gold and Diamond Flemish Chandelier Earrings c.1820
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
The diamonds are sparkling dewdrops throughout these lightweight, spiky, lacy Georgian earrings set
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Antique Early 19th Century British George III Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Iberian Spessartine Garnet Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pair of antique Iberian earrings featuring a long cascade of spessartine garnets mounted
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Antique 18th Century Portuguese Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Yellow Gold

Antique 18th Century Iberian Emerald Chandelier Earrings
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Antique Iberian Emerald Earrings, ca. 18th Century A rare pair of antique Iberian - Portuguese
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Georgian Chandelier Earrings

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Emerald, Gold, Silver

Antique 18K Gold Rock Crystal earrings
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
These exquisite late 19th-century earrings showcase a timeless elegance, crafted from lustrous 18
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Antique 18th Century Chrysolite Chrysoberyl Pendant Earrings Portuguese 1770s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Museum quality antique 18th century chrysolite chrysoberyl pendeloque pendant earrings, Portugal
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Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Drop Earrings

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Silver

Antique Chrysolite Chrysoberyl Amethyst Brooch Earrings Silver Set Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique 19th century chrysolite chrysoberyl amethyst quartz foliate pendant/brooch and drop
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Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Georgian Drop Earrings

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Amethyst, Chrysoberyl, Silver

Victorian Gold and Citrine Earrings
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
Let the sunshine in any time of the year with Victorian citrine earrings that flash light and are
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Gold

Antique 2.00ct Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Lever Back Earrings, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Experience the allure of the past with these antique 18k yellow gold earrings. Gracing each earring
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Stuart Crystal Silver and Gold Earrings, Georgian, c. 1650.
Located in Aspen, CO
Stuart Crystal silver and gold earrings, c. 1650, Georgian, (King George the Second). These Stuart
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Antique 1650s Georgian Drop Earrings

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Crystal, Gold, Silver

Antique 18th/19th Century Chrysolite Chrysoberyl Pendant Earrings Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
Museum Quality antique late 18th / early 19th century chrysolite chrysoberyl pendant drop earrings
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Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Drop Earrings

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Chrysoberyl, Gold, Silver, Rose Gold

Antique Ruby, Diamond, Silver And Gold Drop Earrings, Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
A pair of ruby, diamond and gold drop, earrings, with cushion-cut ruby set tops, above a cluster of
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver

Antique 18th Century Minas Novas Earrings Pendant/Brooch Girandole Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
Museum-quality rare and important antique 18th century Minas Novas rock crystal quartz girandole
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Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver

Rare Georgian Romantic Pendant and Earrings in Cut Steel
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
A rare cut steel and porcelain pendant and earrings in the striking design of bullets and bows with
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Antique 1830s British George V Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Cut Steel

Antique Gold Earrings
Located in London, GB
Antique 14ct Gold Victorian Floral earrings Circa Late 1800's Beautiful Floral and Bow design that
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Antique Late 19th Century European Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Gold Earrings
Antique Gold Earrings
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Antique Diamond Earrings
Located in Palermo, IT
antique diamond earrings 6 carat, color K, clarity Vvs2 and Vs1
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Diamond Earrings
Antique Diamond Earrings
H 0.79 in Dm 0.4 in
Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings
By De Maria fine&antique jewelry
Located in Napoli, Italy
These hoop earrings are handcrafted in 18k rose gold and embellished with 0.15-carats of sparkling
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2010s Italian Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Chandelier Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1900, 20k. These fabulous antique chandelier earrings are stylish and playful. Fine detail
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Chandelier Earrings

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22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Paste Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Antique paste articulated earrings are set in sterling silver from the late 19th Century. The
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Drop Earrings

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Sterling Silver

Antique Paste Earrings
Antique Paste Earrings
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W 0.5 in L 1 in
Diamond Gold Heart Earrings
By De Maria fine&antique jewelry
Located in Napoli, Italy
A beautiful 18k white gold diamond heart earrings. Each earring consists of a heart motif set to
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2010s Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Cushion Cut Diamond Earrings Victorian Silver and Gold, Antique Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of Victorian silver and 14k gold earrings, featuring antique cushion cut diamonds. These
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Gold Diamond Mini Hoop Earrings
By De Maria fine&antique jewelry
Located in Napoli, Italy
These hoop earrings are crafted in Italy from 18k rose gold and embellished with 0.15-carats of
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2010s Italian Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Cushion Cut Diamond and Emerald Earrings 1, 15-1, 05 Cts
Located in Milano, IT
Georgian-era style characteristics with contemporary design, as is modelled perfectly by these beautiful pair of 1,15 and 1,05 cts Old Cushion Cut Diamonds of G-H color. Each cushio...
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2010s Italian Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique 18th Century Minas Novas Rock Crystal Topaz Girandole Earrings Brooch
Located in Lisbon, PT
girandole earrings and pendant/brooch demi-parure, Portuguese, circa 1770. A spectacular antique jewelry set
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Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings

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Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Silver

Lightning Bolt Gold Diamond Single Earring
By De Maria fine&antique jewelry
Located in Napoli, Italy
This gorgeous 'Lightning Bolt' earring it's crafted from 18k white gold and encrusted with 0.05 cts
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2010s Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Designer Gold Diamond baby Hoop Earrings
By De Maria fine&antique jewelry
Located in Napoli, Italy
These hoop earrings are made in Italy of 18k rose gold and embellished with 0.10-carats of
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2010s Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Diamond Dormeuses Earrings
Located in Geneva, CH
Antique Diamond Dormeuses Earrings. Old mine cut diamond on gold. Early 20th Century. Dimensions
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Gold

Antique Diamond Studs Earrings
Located in Geneva, CH
Antique Diamond Studs Earrings. Old mine and Rose cut diamond on gold. Dimensions: approx. 1.20 x
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Mid-20th Century European Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Gold

Antique Coral Pendant Earrings
Located in Milano, MI
Antique faceted coral pendant earrings mounted in 18KT gold. Mid 19th Century, Italian.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Dangle Earrings

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Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

17ct Gold Antique Earrings
Located in London, GB
Antique Earrings 17ct Gold Natural Turquoise and pearls for pierced ears Hand crafted
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Vintage 1920s Persian Dangle Earrings

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Gold

17ct Gold Antique Earrings
17ct Gold Antique Earrings
W 0.52 in D 0.12 in L 0.79 in
Antique 14ct Gold Earrings
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Antique 14ct Gold Earrings Tropical floral design with arose Gold finish Light catching .
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Romantic Dangle Earrings

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Gold

Antique Amethyst Gold Earrings
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold earrings with oval pink amethyst centeted with red rubie stone flanked with white
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Antique Early 1900s Drop Earrings

Antique Diamond Triangular Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of antique Edwardian era, circa 1910, platinum topped gold earrings pave-set with bright
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond

Antique Etruscan Revival Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, 14k, American. These nineteenth-century Etruscan revival earrings are elegant, flirty
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Antique 1880s North American Victorian Drop Earrings

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14k Gold

Antique Etruscan Revival Earrings
Antique Etruscan Revival Earrings
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L 2.25 in
Antique Roman Coin Earrings
Located in Saint Louis, MO
HK Fine Estate Jewels is pleased to present these classic Roman Coin Earrings set in 18kt yellow
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Late 20th Century Stud Earrings

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18k Gold

Antique Indian Gemstone Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Antique Indian Gemstone Earrings set with a mix of pastes and semi precious stones. Set in gilded
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Vintage 1920s Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Silver, Vermeil

Antique Indian Gemstone Earrings
Antique Indian Gemstone Earrings
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W 1 in L 2.5 in
Spectacular Antique Chandelier Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, 14k, possibly Croatia. These wonderful earrings are all about playful flirty movement
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Antique 1880s Croatian Victorian Chandelier Earrings

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Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Magnificent Antique Mogul Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1820-80s, 22k+, India. These 19th-century high karat gold Mogul earrings have it all, superb
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Antique Early 19th Century Indian Chandelier Earrings

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22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique style Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
tep into a world of timeless beauty with our exquisite collection of Antique Style Earrings
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Southeast Asian Artisan Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, 9k Gold

Antique style Earrings
Antique style Earrings
H 1.38 in W 0.63 in D 0.44 in L 0.99 in
Antique Iberian Emerald Earrings
Located in Riverdale, NY
Late 18th Century articulated Iberian emerald earrings of large scale. Vari colored and cut
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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Georgian Dangle Earrings

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Emerald, 15k Gold

Antique Emerald Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Antique Emerald & Diamond Day & Night Earrings A pair of 18 karat gold and silver earrings with
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Russian Demantoid Gold Earrings
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique imperial russian era 1907s 14k gold earrings centered with 2 natural green demantoid in
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Antique Early 1900s Dangle Earrings

Antique 1800s Biedermeier Gold Earrings
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 18k yellow gold biedermeier era early 19th century dangling earrings centered with 2
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Antique Early 19th Century Dangle Earrings

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18k Gold

Antique Emerald Pearl & Enamel Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Antique Emerald Pearl & Enamel Earrings Circa 1907 A pair of antique enamel earrings consisting
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Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Chandelier Earrings

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Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 1850s Cameo Gold Earrings
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k yellow gold earrings in baroque style centered with portrait shell cameo of a man and
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Antique 1850s Dangle Earrings

Antique 15ct Gold Bomb Earrings
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Antique Gold ( carat between 9ct & 15ct ) Bomb Earrings with earlier hallmarked 9ct
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Drop Earrings

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Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Bomb Earrings
Antique 15ct Gold Bomb Earrings
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L 1.78 in
Antique Filigree Coral Cameo Earrings
Located in Milano, MI
Antique earrings with coral cameos surrounded by gold filigree (18ct). With hinged hook fittings
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Antique 1890s Dangle Earrings

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Coral, 18k Gold

Antique Filigree Coral Cameo Earrings
Antique Filigree Coral Cameo Earrings
W 0.99 in D 0.36 in L 1.58 in
Antique Diamond Russian Gold Earrings
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique russian 14k gold earrings centered with old mine cut diamond with a diameter of 5mm
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Antique Early 1900s Dangle Earrings

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique diamond earrings in 14 carat gold with 52 rose cut diamonds - total carat weight approx
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Drop Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Diamond Earrings, Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
A pair of antique diamond earrings, mounted in silver-upon-gold, set with old-cut diamonds, in
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Antique 1880s Unknown Late Victorian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 1860s Amethyst Fringe Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Created circa the 1860s, these antique 18K gold Italian fringe pendant earrings are set with
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Early Victorian Dangle Earrings

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Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1860s Amethyst Fringe Earrings
Antique 1860s Amethyst Fringe Earrings
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W 0.5 in L 2.5 in
Antique Georgian Paste Cluster Earrings
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
An Antique Georgian c.1800 cushion and round cut Paste cluster earrings for pierced ears. The foil
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Drop Earrings

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Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Carved Bone Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These antique carved bone drop earrings are a rare find— I've never seen a pair quite like these
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Antique Early 19th Century European Early Victorian Drop Earrings

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Gold-filled

Antique Carved Bone Drop Earrings
Antique Carved Bone Drop Earrings
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L 0.87 in
Antique Coral Russian Gold Earrings
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian natural coral earrings salmon colour undied with a diameter of 9.15mm size each
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Antique Early 1900s Russian Dangle Earrings

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Coral, 14k Gold

Antique converted Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold Russian diamond earrings in day-night design adjustable style made with an
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Dangle Earrings

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14k Gold

Antique Edwardian Earrings of Pink Paste Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Superb quality earrings designed with the flourish of garlands, have been made of foiled pastes in
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chandelier Earrings

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Sterling Silver

Antique Moonstone Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have a lovely pair of moonstone and diamond drop earrings that date back to the Victorian
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Antique 19th Century Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Italian Gold Micromosaic Earrings
Located in Firenze, IT
Rare pair of earrings decorated in its center with an oval motif, retaining a micro-mosaic, in an
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Antique 1890s Italian Stud Earrings

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Coral, Gold, 18k Gold

Large Antique Steel Cut Earrings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
these large cut steel drop earrings make a large statement. Dating from the late Victorian period
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chandelier Earrings

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Steel

Antique Victorian Banded Agate Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Striking in contrasting color and in their geometric form, the teardrop banded agate earrings
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Agate, 15k Gold

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Antique Antique Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of antique antique earrings available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and 14k gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 3651 vintage versions or 1910 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Victorian and Art Deco are consistently popular styles when it comes to antique antique earrings. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Tutti Frutti Jewellery, Alex Jona and Natkina are consistently popular. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but diamond versions, from our inventory of 2247, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A selection of round cut, antique cushion cut and mixed cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of antique antique earrings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Antique Antique Earrings?

Prices for antique antique earrings start at $30 and top out at $948,000 with these earrings, on average, selling for $2,603.

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 Antique Antique Earrings
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    An antique bureau is any bureau that is 100 years old or older. The term bureau today is typically used as another word for a dresser or a chest of drawers. This word has also been used to refer to a writing desk. Find a collection of antique bureaus on 1stDibs today.
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    Suzani is a form of embroidered tapestry, generally made on velvet, silk or cotton cloth. Suzanis have held a long tradition as being integral to interior decoration in central Asia. They were also thought to be talismans and would bring good luck to one’s home. Shop a collection of suzani tapestries from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A chatelaine is a set of decorative chains attached to a clasp or belt loop, which was used to carry keys and necessities. In ancient Rome, women carried tweezers, nail cleaners and ear scoops on their chatelaines. On 1stDibs, find antique chatelaines from some of the top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Important in the 18th and 19th centuries, an antique cellarette was a piece of furniture in which wine was stored. The cellarette, also known as a wine cooler, is recognizable by its small rectangular size and simple design. Shop a collection of antique cellarettes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Antique majolica is a type of Victorian earthenware characterized by beautifully-colored lead glazes. It first appeared in the 1850s and is highly sought after today. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique majolica from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Ironstone is a kind of vitreous pottery that was made in the United Kingdom around the early 19th century. The ironstone made by the masons are considered to be collectibles. Most antique ironstone items should have a hallmark. Shop a range of antique and vintage ironstone items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What antique silver is depends on the context. In many cases, the term refers to silverware and silver decorative objects produced more than 100 years ago. However, antique silver may also be the name of a distressed silver finish frequently used on lighting fixtures and bathroom fixtures. Explore a selection of antique silver wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    First used by the Egyptians and later the Romans, pewter is an alloy composed predominantly of tin. It can also be mixed with copper, silver or lead. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique pewter pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Pewter is a type of tin alloy that’s been popular for centuries. Many examples of antique pewter objects exist, including dinnerware and sculpture. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique pewter from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    Mainly built around the 17th century, antique settles are a type of long bench with a high back and open arms. Settles were made of wood and were fairly simple in construction. You can shop a collection of antique settles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A settle is a type of large bench, usually with arms and a high back. Popular in England, settles are typically designed to fit three or four people. Many examples from the 17th century survive today. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and modern settle benches from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A fob is a pendant that can be attached to a chain. Common types of fobs would be a pocket watch, a piece of jewelry or a locket. On 1stDibs, you can find antique fobs from some of the top sellers around the world.
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    An antique coffer is one of the oldest pieces of furniture. It is a box or chest that’s simple in design, constructed with solid oak planks and a hinged lid. Shop a collection of antique coffers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    To know if your furniture is antique, look for labels and markings that indicate the maker. From there, you can use trusted online resources to determine when they were active and examine images to try to estimate the age of your piece. Furniture produced 100 years ago or more is antique. You can also have your furniture assessed by an appraiser or antiques dealer to learn about its age. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    What antique silver is made of varies. In most cases, antique silver is sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloys. You can also find antique silver jewelry and decorative objects made out of other silver alloys, like fine silver, which is 99.9% silver and only 0.1% alloys. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver pieces from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Generally, an antique toy is any toy made over 100 years ago. A toy made more than 20 years ago is vintage. Shop an assortment of toys on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Antique carpet balls are stone or ceramic balls decorated in bright colored patterns in specific plaids. They were used as a form of indoor carpet bowling, though now are collected for decorative purposes.
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    Antique brass color is a shade mix of a rich, deep brown with golden undertones. The warm, low-luster finish is similar to natural brass. Check out 1stDibs for a range of antique brass decorative objects, furniture, pendants, and much more.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To spot whether or not a clock is antique, note if the clockmaker’s name or company is engraved near the center face of the dial. A paper label may also be pasted on the back of the clock. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted antique clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    One simple way to identify antique ironstone is to pick it up. Because of the thickness of the vitreous pottery, it will usually feel much heavier than expected. Pieces free of cracks and chips ring like a bell if you strike them with your finger while gripping them by the handle. Find a variety of expertly vetted vintage and antique ironstone on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Most antique brass items are solid brass. A great way of identifying solid brass antiques is by using a magnet. If you feel a pull, then the item is brass plated and not solid brass. Additionally, few brass antiques display stamps or maker's marks to depict the place and year of manufacturing. Find antique and vintage brass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    One of the simplest ways to identify an antique lamp is to look for markings that indicate the maker. Then, you can research the artisan or company that made the lamp using trusted online resources to see when they were active. Some antique lamps may have a date stamp on the shade or the bottom of the body of the lamp. Plugs can also provide a clue. Plugs on antique and vintage fixtures may feature exposed screws or prongs that are the same size. Prongs on newer lamps are usually two different sizes. Keep in mind that an antique lamp could have undergone a cord replacement, so what you see may not be an original. When in doubt, you can consult a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for information about specific pieces. Shop a selection of antique lamps on 1stDibs.