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Art Deco 18 Carat Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
These earrings are a typical Art Deco design with the fan shape and there is also bamboo moulded
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1920s British Art Deco Antique Earrings Earrings

Materials

Gold

Victorian Onyx Seed Pearl Gold Earrings
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
Maltese cross Mourning drop earrings. Earrings complete with a brand new 9 Carat Gold hook wires for
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Earrings Earrings

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Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, 9k Gold

Edwardian Moonstone Garnet Gold drop earrings
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A pair of Antique Edwardian circa early 1900s 9 Carat Gold, Moonstone and Garnet drop earrings
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Earrings Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Moonstone, Gold, 9k Gold

French Victorian Coral Earrings and Brooch suite 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
comprising a brooch and earrings , earrings are 55 x 14 mm. (h. x w.) Coral is lovely salmon colour few
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1840s French Early Victorian Antique Earrings Earrings

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Coral, 18k Gold

GIA Emerald Platinum Diamond Earrings Colombian Vintage 18K Fine AAA 7.86 Cts!
Located in Sylvania, GA
& DIAMOND PLATNUM EARRINGS & BOX! AAA VIVID GREEN TRANSPARENT COLOMBIAN EMERALDS ARE CROWNED WITH 4.18
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Early 20th Century Antique Earrings Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold

Estate Diamond Earrings JYE's 4.25ct Luxury Diamonds Earrings Rare Earrings
Located in Jupiter, FL
Gorgeous diamond earrings by JYE'S made with 4.25 carats of diamonds in 18KT white gold. CENTER
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19th Century American Modern Antique Earrings Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pearl Black Onyx Sautoir Earring Edwardian Earring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our stunning Antique Pearl and Diamond Earrings, the epitome of vintage charm and
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Earrings Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k 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 Antique Earrings Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fancy Yellow earrings 14KT gold fancy yellow diamond earrings canary earrings
Located in Jupiter, FL
Beautifully crafted fancy yellow diamond cocktail earrings in 14KT yellow gold. GRAM WEIGHT
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Early 19th Century North American Modern Antique Earrings Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Earring (only one earring) with Amethyst and Pearls
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Chic and elegant. The earring houses a purple amethyst flanked by two seed pearls at the center
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Earrings Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl

Victorian Earring (only one earring) with Amethyst and Pearls
Victorian Earring (only one earring) with Amethyst and Pearls
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H 1.08 in W 0.64 in D 0.26 in
Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Geneva, CH
Pair of 14K yellow gold earrings set with orange stones. Iberian work. Height: 9.50 centimeters
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Early 20th Century European Antique Earrings Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

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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Late 19th Century European Antique Earrings Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Gold Earrings
Antique Gold Earrings
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L 0.99 in
Bird Micromosaic Earrings
Located in Milano, MI
Unique pair of antique earrings of venetian provenance dating from the 19th Century. This
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19th Century Italian Antique Earrings Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Diamond Earrings
Antique Diamond Earrings
H 0.79 in Dm 0.4 in
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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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Earrings Earrings

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22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Chrysoberyl Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
. Absolutely exquisite chrysoberyl earrings from the late Georgian (ca1830s) period. These unusual and
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1830s Georgian Antique Earrings Earrings

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Chrysoberyl, Sterling Silver

Victorian Coral Heart Earrings Dangle Drop Earrings Antique Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous pair of Victorian Coral Heart Dangle Drop Earrings in 10 Karat Gold. The
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Earrings Earrings

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Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent pair of chandelier diamond earrings, with a Victorian inspired charm. Crafted in 18k
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19th Century High Victorian Antique Earrings Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Diamond Chandelier Earrings
W 0.75 in L 1.75 in
Paste Edwardian Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Paste Earrings in the "Garland" stlye from the turn of the century. These paste earrings are set in
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Earrings Earrings

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Sterling Silver

Paste Edwardian Earrings
Paste Edwardian Earrings
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H 4.25 in W 1 in
Victorian Pyrite Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Victorian pyrite set earrings in teardrop form with pierced ear wires. 1880's UK. 1.5" x .75
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Earrings Earrings

Materials

Base Metal

Victorian Pyrite Earrings
Victorian Pyrite Earrings
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W 0.75 in L 1.5 in
Victorian Enamel Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Victorian Enamel Earrings in 14k gold with deep blue and aqua enamel detailing. Ornate
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1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Earrings Earrings

Materials

14k Gold

Victorian Enamel Earrings
Victorian Enamel Earrings
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W 0.9 in
Victorian Urn Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Victorian urn earrings with etruscan work rendered in 2 tones of gold. In original condition with
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Earrings Earrings

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14k Gold

Victorian Urn Earrings
Victorian Urn Earrings
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W 1 in L 2.75 in
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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1880s American Victorian Antique Earrings 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 Dangling Earrings
Located in Cairo, EG
Art deco era 1920s dangling earrings in unuswal workmanship details with 2 old european diamonds
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1920s Art Deco Antique Earrings Earrings

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18k Gold

Tourmaline Gold Earrings
Located in Firenze, IT
Each designed as an entwined motif set with a green tourmaline and engraved with floral pattern Mounted in yellow and rose gold 15 mm diameter Weight: 3.3
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1850s Italian Antique Earrings Earrings

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Tourmaline, 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 Antique Earrings Earrings

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Diamond, Gold

Victorian Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite pair of Victorian drop earrings. Each earring is set with a large, antique
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Late 19th Century Antique Earrings Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Diamond and ruby earrings
Located in Palermo, IT
Diamond and ruby earrings. Emerald-cut ruby earrings with round diamonds – rubies ct.1.30 diamonds
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16th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique Earrings Earrings

Victorian Enamel Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful pair of Victorian drop earrings. Each earring is beautifully decorated with a
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19th Century Victorian Antique Earrings Earrings

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Gold, Enamel

Edwardian Diamond Pendant Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Dating from circa 1890, these diamond pendant earrings are set in platinum-topped 18K gold. Each is
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Late 19th Century Edwardian Antique Earrings Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Pendant Earrings
Edwardian Diamond Pendant Earrings
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W 0.625 in L 1.75 in
Victorian Scottish Agate Earrings
Located in San Antonio, TX
Victorian Scottish Carved Agate 14k Earrings
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1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Earrings Earrings

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Agate, 14k 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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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Earrings Earrings

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Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Diamond Earrings Diamond Two Row Graduated Linear Earrings 2 rows of 72 round cut
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Earrings Earrings

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Diamond, Platinum

Drop Earrings Platinum Diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of art deco earrings. in platinum 950 thousandths and white gold 750 thousandths (18 carats
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Earrings Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Georgian Paste Snowflake Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
earrings. The ear wires are gold. Paste was an art form that dated back to the ancient veneration of glass
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1820s British George III Antique Earrings Earrings

Materials

Other, Sterling Silver

Floral Tiger's Eye Earrings
Located in Addison, TX
Beautiful floral tiger's eye earring with 14k yellow gold. Earrings measure 1" in diameter. Weigh
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1920s Unknown Antique Earrings Earrings

Materials

14k 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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Early 1900s Antique Earrings Earrings

Rose Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Milano, MI
Italian earrings in gold and silver with rose cut diamonds. With a lever back fastening, from the
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Earrings Earrings

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Diamond, White Gold, Silver

Rose Cut Diamond Earrings
Rose Cut Diamond Earrings
Dm 0.63 in L 0.79 in
Coral Cannetille Pendant Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the early 19th century, these gold cannetille pendant earrings are set with coral. Each
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Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Earrings Earrings

Materials

Coral

Vintage Christian Dior Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Carnate, IT
Vintage Christian Dior earrings, in bronze/silver colored metal with rose gold colored beads on the
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18th Century and Earlier Antique Earrings Earrings

Antique Garnet 14 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings Dangle Earrings Facetted Garnets
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These elegant earrings were handcrafted in 1845 ca. Each earring is set with a small garnet
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1840s European Antique Earrings Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold

Charleston Pendant Earrings, 1920s
Located in Milano, MI
Original antique Charleston period (1920s) pendant earrings in 18ct gold, with red stones and half
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1920s Antique Earrings Earrings

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18k Gold

Charleston Pendant Earrings, 1920s
Charleston Pendant Earrings, 1920s
W 0.67 in D 0.24 in L 2.56 in
Edwardian Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have an elegant pair of diamond drop earrings dating back to the Edwardian period. Both
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Earrings Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920-30s, 14k. These stunning Art Deco diamond earrings each feature a brilliant 1.20-carat
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1920s Art Deco Antique Earrings Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Earrings
Art Deco Diamond Earrings
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Dm 0.88 in
Victorian Goddess Woman Cameo Earrings Dangle Drop Earrings Gold, circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
Earrings in 10-14 Karat Gold. These stunning earrings are of the highest quality. They have
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Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Earrings Earrings

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10k Gold, 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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1920s Persian Antique Earrings 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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1920s Unknown Romantic Antique Earrings Earrings

Materials

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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Early 19th Century Indian Antique Earrings Earrings

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22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Edwardian platinum drop earrings with diamonds. The earrings have a delicate graduating
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Earrings Earrings

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Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Emerald & Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Platinum emerald and diamond earrings Emerald drop suspended from triangular-cut diamonds with
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Earrings Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Cross Drop Earrings Dangle Earrings Rose Diamonds Silver 14K Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These delicate little dangling rose diamond earrings were made in the 1870's. The earring tops are
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1870s Antique Earrings Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

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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1880s North American Victorian Antique Earrings Earrings

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Etruscan Revival Earrings
Antique Etruscan Revival Earrings
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L 2.25 in
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 Antique Earrings Earrings

Materials

Diamond

Charming Victorian Padlock Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian Padlock Earrings of hand carved gutta percha. Unusual motif for an earrings from
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1870s British Antique Earrings Earrings

Materials

Base Metal

Charming Victorian Padlock Earrings
Charming Victorian Padlock Earrings
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W 0.75 in L 1.25 in
Pair of Gold Earrings
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of antique hand-embossed gold earrings, Italy 1700s Length 7.5cm
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18th Century Italian Antique Earrings Earrings

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Gold

Elegant Victorian Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Victorian Drop Earrings with black enamel tracery. Each earring has 3 textured drops
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1880s American Victorian Antique Earrings Earrings

Materials

14k Gold

Elegant Victorian Drop Earrings
Elegant Victorian Drop Earrings
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W 0.75 in L 1.75 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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1880s Croatian Victorian Antique Earrings Earrings

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Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Architectural Enamel Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Simple and striking Victorian earrings with black enamel stripes with an applied textured
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1880s American Victorian Antique Earrings Earrings

Materials

14k Gold

Art Deco Drop Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, 18k, French Import marks. At almost 2 inches long, these 18k yellow gold earrings are
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Earrings Earrings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Drop Earrings
Art Deco Drop Earrings
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H 1.88 in
Lovely Marquise Paste Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Articulated deco paste earrings set in sterling. Lovely quality with screw back fittings. Stones
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Earrings Earrings

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Sterling Silver

Lovely Marquise Paste Earrings
Lovely Marquise Paste Earrings
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H 1.25 in W 0.4 in
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Antique Earrings Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of antique earrings earrings. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find a collection of 6150 vintage versions or 1 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. 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. Pieces in our collection of antique earrings earrings made by Victorian jewelers — as well as those associated with Edwardian — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection, Chanel and Amyn The Jeweler are consistently popular. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 2512 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for round cut antique earrings earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes rose cut and old european cut alternatives. If you’re browsing the variety of antique earrings 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 Earrings Earrings?

Prices for antique earrings earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $6 and can go as high as $550,000, while antique earrings earrings, on average, fetch $3,343.

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 Earrings Earrings
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    The name of earrings that go through the ear is pierced earrings. They differ from clip-on earrings, which attach to the earlobe rather than going through a piercing. Pierced earrings come in a wide range of styles, including studs mounted on posts, dangles and drops that hang from wires and hoops that feature a variety of closures. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of pierced earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Clip-on earrings may hurt your ears due to the tension that the backings apply on the lobes. If your earrings have adjustable backs, try fastening them less tightly to reduce discomfort. You can also purchase cushions that stick onto the backings to help ease pressure. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    No, clip-on earrings don't pierce your ears. Instead of slipping through a piercing, a clip-on earring attaches to the surface of your earlobe with a fastener. Depending on the design of the earrings, the fastener may be a hinged clip, a screw, a tension bar or even a magnet. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    Yes, you can wear pearl earrings with diamond earrings if you wish. One way to tie the look together is to choose pearl and diamond earrings with matching settings. For example, you can pair platinum diamond and pearl earrings or yellow gold diamond and pearl earrings. Shop a large assortment of earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    Many types of earrings that hang from the ear can be elegant. Dangle earrings featuring pearls or gemstones are one option. Large hoops made of gold, platinum or other precious metals are another. For a bold statement, consider chandelier earrings, which feature tiered dangling designs. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dangle earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    The difference between a drop earring and a dangle earring is how it hangs. A drop earring extends down below the earlobe but is stationary, while a pair of dangle earrings’ design allows it to swing. On 1stDibs, find a selection of earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Yes, you can use clip-on earrings on pierced ears. The different kinds of clasps featured on clip-ons will still secure them to your earlobes if you have a piercing. However, wearing clip-ons exclusively could cause your piercings to gradually close up over time. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Swing earrings are earrings that swing back and forth as you move. Most people refer to them as dangle earrings. They differ from drop earrings, which remain stationary despite your movements. Find a wide variety of dangle earrings from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    A cluster earring is an earring that usually has a round shape and a particular design. Specifically, the earrings feature small gemstones or pearls that completely cover their surfaces. Cluster earrings can include studs that don't extend below the earlobe and drops that hang below the ear but remain stationary when you move. You can also find some cluster styles that include a dangling element, such as a single pearl or solitaire gemstone. Find a variety of cluster earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    An inlay earring is an earring that shows off a certain decorating technique. In jewelry making, inlay is the process of carving small recesses in the surface of a metal, like platinum, gold or silver, and then filling them with precisely cut accent materials. You can find inlay earrings featuring a variety of semiprecious stones and gemstones, such as lapis lazuli, mother of pearl, opal and turquoise. They may also be decorated with inlays of shells, beads, glass and other materials. Shop a range of inlay earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    No one knows for sure where pearl earrings originated, but scholars have determined that they date back to ancient times. According to surviving records, the ancient Chinese often presented members of royal families with pearls as gifts. During the 1st century B.C., Julius Caesar passed a law stating that only members of the ruling class could wear pearl jewelry. Shop a large collection of pearl earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    A princess earring is an earring set with a gemstone featuring a princess cut. Square in shape with rounded corners, the princess cut shows off a symmetrical design that many people find appealing. As a brilliant cut, the princess also brings out the sparkle of gemstones. Shop a selection of princess-cut earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A dangle earring is an earring that hangs below the earlobe. The length, style or material of an dangle earring can vary.
  • An ear clip is a type of mechanism of attaching earrings to your ear. These are typically omega-backs but without posts. Ear clips are perfect for women who do not have pierced ears.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    Latch earrings are earrings that have a particular kind of back. Specifically, they feature a post that slides through a piercing and then fits into a metal fastener that has a loop on one end and a hinge on the other. Sometimes people refer to them as latchbacks. Find a wide range of earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    To clean your earrings, follow the care instructions provided by the maker. Doing so will help to ensure that you remove debris and discoloration safely. If you no longer have the directions, check the brand's website for more information or contact its customer service department for advice. Generally, most earrings can be cleaned with mild dish soap, warm water and a soft-bristled toothbrush or a cotton swab. Shop a wide variety of earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Nap earrings are earrings that feature a certain type of backing. Specifically, they have round, disc-shaped backings mounted on threaded posts. To put them on, you screw the backing into the post of the earring. Once in place, nap earrings are extremely secure, as they must be unscrewed prior to removal and are unlikely to come loose. Explore a wide variety of earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Also known as “huggies,” sleeper earrings are small hoops that don't have sharp posts with a separate backing. They're called “sleeper” earrings because you can sleep in them comfortably without a post jabbing into the back of your ear.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    An earring jacket fastens to the post and, like a jacket, wraps around the bottom of your ear. They don't serve a purpose other than adding another fashionable element to the earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Leverback earrings have a curved edge and no backing. They typically latch behind the ear like a fishhook. Only people with pierced ears can wear leverback earrings.