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22 Karat Gold Baule Earrings
By Romae Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
22 Karat Gold Baule Earrings by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by an Ancient Etruscan Design. The Italian
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Jewelry Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 22 Karat Gold Baule Earrings
22 Karat Gold Baule Earrings
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W 0.6 in L 0.79 in
22 Karat Gold Dangle Earrings
By Romae Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
22K Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by Ancient Roman Examples. Our
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry Earrings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 22 Karat Gold Dangle Earrings
22 Karat Gold Dangle Earrings
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H 1.38 in W 0.79 in
22 Karat Gold Dangle Earrings
By Romae Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
22K Solid Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings by ROMAE Jewelry Inspired by an Ancient Roman Design. Our
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry Earrings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique 22 Karat Gold Dangle Earrings
22 Karat Gold Dangle Earrings
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H 0.87 in W 0.32 in
18K Gold Heart Motif Earrings
By Romae Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
18K Gold Earrings with Heart Motif by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by an Ancient Roman Example. Our
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry Earrings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18K Gold Heart Motif Earrings
18K Gold Heart Motif Earrings
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H 0.99 in W 0.48 in
Antique 14K Gold Tassel Earrings and Brooch, Jewelry Set
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique late 19th century 14 karat yellow gold jewelry set consisting of a pair of earrings
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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Jewelry Earrings

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Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Old European Cut Diamond Earrings 18K White Gold 4.37 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Old European Cut Diamond Earrings 18K White Gold 4.37 TDW This absolutely stunning pair of vintage
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Early 20th Century Antique Jewelry Earrings

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Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Diamond 14k Gold Drop Stud Earrings, Antique Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
jewelry collection. These antique earrings feature four rose cut diamonds, approximately 4.0 carat
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Tassel Earrings and Brooch, Jewelry Set
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is an antique early 20th century jewelry set consisting of earrings and a brooch. The gold has
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Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Jewelry Earrings

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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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1860s British Victorian Antique Jewelry Earrings

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Citrine, 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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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage Victorian Diamond Silver on Yellow Gold Earrings Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Antique Victorian Drop Earrings. Securely Hand set with 42 Rose cut Diamonds
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

AJD Elegant Peridot and Kyanite Dangle Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Unique earrings of sparkling green Peridot and deep blue Kyanite in handmade 14K rich yellow gold
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15th Century and Earlier American Artisan Antique Jewelry Earrings

Materials

Peridot, Kyanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Gold Diamond Blue Sapphire Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Italy to make simple-chic Art Deco style jewellery, completely handmade and using the typical gemstones
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Early 1900s Chinese Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry Earrings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pave Set Diamond Flower of Life Earrings in 18k White Gold
By Zahira Fine Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Our Flower of Life Earrings are expertly crafted from shimmering 18k white gold and high quality
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Early 20th Century Thai Modern Antique Jewelry Earrings

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Diamond, White Gold

Antique Micro Mosaic and Seed Pearl Gold Dangle Earrings Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful Victorian Micro Mosaic Seed Pearl Drop Earrings. Set with 2 Micro Mosaic discs and
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Earrings

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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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1830s British George V Antique Jewelry Earrings

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Cut Steel

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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Early 19th Century British George III Antique Jewelry Earrings

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Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian Earrings for Non Pierced Ears, Flower Motif Screw on dEarrings
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
These vintage earrings from the Victorian era are perfect for non-pierced ears. The earrings have a
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1920s American Contemporary Antique Jewelry Earrings

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Sterling Silver

Antique Jewellery Berlin Berlin Um 1820 – Berliner Eisen Schmuckset
Located in Berlin, DE
Sie haben hier die einzigartige Gelegenheit, ein originales Berliner Eisen Schmuckset bestehend aus Collier und Ohrringen zu erwerben. Es besteht aus gegossenem, geschwärztem Eisen. ...
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1820s German Georgian Antique Jewelry Earrings

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Gold, Berlin Iron

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 Jewelry Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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 Jewelry Earrings

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Sterling Silver

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 Jewelry Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold

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 Jewelry Earrings

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

Early Victorian Hunt & Roskell 1.82 Carat Diamond Turquoise Gold Jewelry Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, brooch and earrings); part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This exceptional
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1860s British Early Victorian Antique Jewelry Earrings

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Early Victorian Hunt & Roskell 1.82 Carat Diamond Turquoise Gold Jewelry Set
Early Victorian Hunt & Roskell 1.82 Carat Diamond Turquoise Gold Jewelry Set
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H 0.65 in W 0.59 in Dm 0.82 in L 7.08 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 Jewelry Earrings

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22k 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 Jewelry Earrings

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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
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 Jewelry Earrings

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14k Gold, 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 Jewelry Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Gold Earrings
Antique Gold Earrings
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L 0.99 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 Jewelry Earrings

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Yellow Gold

Georgian Chrysoberyl Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
yellow to puce soft green. Its use in jewelry has all but disappeared today and remains very rare
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1830s Georgian Antique Jewelry 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 Jewelry Earrings

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Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k 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 Jewelry Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Diamond Earrings
Antique Diamond Earrings
H 0.79 in Dm 0.4 in
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 Jewelry Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Diamond Chandelier Earrings
W 0.75 in L 1.75 in
Diamond and ruby earrings
Located in Palermo, IT
ct.0.44 Diamond and ruby earrings, part of classic mini jewelry with brilliants, rubies and natural
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16th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique Jewelry Earrings

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 Jewelry Earrings

Materials

Base Metal

Victorian Pyrite Earrings
Victorian Pyrite Earrings
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W 0.75 in L 1.5 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 Jewelry Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Paste Edwardian Earrings
Paste Edwardian Earrings
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H 4.25 in W 1 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 Jewelry Earrings

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14k Gold

Victorian Enamel Earrings
Victorian Enamel Earrings
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W 0.9 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 Jewelry Earrings

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Coral

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 Jewelry Earrings

Materials

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 Jewelry 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 Jewelry Earrings

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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 Antique Jewelry Earrings

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Diamond, Gold

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 Jewelry Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Earrings
Art Deco Diamond Earrings
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Dm 0.88 in
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 Jewelry Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

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 Jewelry Earrings

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Gold, Enamel

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 Jewelry Earrings

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Diamond, Platinum

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 Jewelry Earrings

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Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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 Jewelry 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
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 Jewelry Earrings

Materials

Other, Sterling Silver

Victorian Scottish Agate Earrings
Located in San Antonio, TX
Victorian Scottish Carved Agate 14k Earrings
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1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Jewelry Earrings

Materials

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 Jewelry Earrings

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Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 Jewelry 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
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 Jewelry Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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 Jewelry Earrings

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22k Gold, Yellow Gold

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 Jewelry 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
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 Jewelry Earrings

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Diamond, Platinum

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 Jewelry Earrings

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Garnet, Gold, 14k 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 Jewelry Earrings

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Tourmaline, 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 Jewelry Earrings

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 Jewelry Earrings

Materials

14k Gold

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Antique Jewelry Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of antique jewelry earrings for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 5803 vintage versions or 1 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of antique jewelry earrings bearing Victorian or Edwardian hallmarks are very popular. Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection, Amyn The Jeweler and Romae Jewelry each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Diamond versions from the 2459 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. There are many round cut, old european cut and rose cut antique jewelry earrings for sale. Most of our antique jewelry earrings for sale are for women, but there are 1003 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Antique Jewelry Earrings?

Prices for antique jewelry earrings start at $60 and top out at $550,000 with these earrings, on average, selling for $3,527.

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 Jewelry Earrings
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Paste jewelry is made out of a special type of flint glass that emulates several gemstones. Paste is a hand-cut glass that is polished with metal powder until it gleams like a gem. Paste jewelry was popular as a cheaper alternative to diamonds during the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian eras, as well as the Art Deco period. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage paste jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    To tell if jewelry is antique, look for its hallmarks. You will usually find them in inconspicuous areas, such as on clasps, the backs of pendants or the insides of bracelets and rings. Once you have located the hallmarks, use trusted online resources to identify the maker and find out when they were active. Pieces produced more than 100 years ago are antique. If you need assistance dating a particular piece, enlist the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Find a large collection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    Jewelry is considered antique once it is 100 years old. Pieces that are 20 to 99 years old are vintage. Contemporary is the term used to describe jewelry that is less than 20 years old. Explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    To tell if antique jewelry is real, first look for hallmarks that may signify the maker. You can then use trusted online resources to find out what to look for to verify authenticity. If the jewelry doesn't have hallmarks, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or licensed dealer. An expert can evaluate your jewelry, tell you whether it is a genuine antique and provide information about its materials and approximate value. Explore a large selection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if jewelry is antique gold, take it to a licensed appraiser experienced in evaluating jewelry. It is difficult to identify jewelry materials using only the naked eye and online resources. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly vetted gold jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In antique jewelry, the term “paste” means glass finished in a way that allows it to resemble natural gemstones. To produce paste, artisans polish it for long periods of time with metal powder. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique paste jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To know if your antique jewelry is valuable, you can consult trusted online resources to see what similar pieces have sold for in the past. It is important to note that the condition of your specific piece will have a major effect on how much it is worth. Jewelry of a certain historical period will be worth more to collectors than accessories from other less noteworthy eras, and whether or not a given accessory is set with a precious gemstone may affect its value as well. You may wish to have the jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser who can examine the piece and give you a price estimate. Master jewelry designers and luxury houses of the 19th and 20th centuries include Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, BVLGARI and others. Shop a collection of jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, some antique jewelry does go up in value. It is important to note that demand as well as the condition of your specific piece will have a major effect on how much it is worth. A certain historical period’s jewelry may be worth more to collectors than accessories from other less noteworthy eras, and whether or not a given accessory is set with precious gems may affect its value as well. You may wish to have the jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser who can examine the piece and estimate its value. Master jewelry designers and luxury houses of the 19th and 20th centuries include Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, BVLGARI and others. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    To tell if jewelry is vintage or antique, first look for any hallmarks that signify its maker. You can use trusted online resources to research when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours to roughly estimate its age. Jewelry is vintage if it's between 20 and 99 years old, and antique if it is 100 years old or more. If you're unable to locate a maker's hallmark, becoming familiar with the materials and other characteristics used during different eras of jewelry can help you date your piece. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of vintage and antique jewelry.