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Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

Victoria Gold Earrings with Lapis and Pearls
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of 14 or 15 carat gold earrings with a round cabochon cut lapis lazuli in a gold setting
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Late 19th Century English Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victoria Gold Earrings with Lapis and Pearls
Victoria Gold Earrings with Lapis and Pearls
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W 0.48 in L 2.37 in
Antique Lapis Lazuli And Gold Amphora Earrings, Circa 1875
Located in London, GB
A pair of antique lapis lazuli and gold amphora earrings, with lapis lazuli forming the amphora
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1870s Victorian Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Diamond Lapis Lazuli Dome Earrings
Located in Westport, CT
An original pair of 18K yellow gold lapis lazuli and diamond dome earrings. Circa 1930's, these
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Early 20th Century Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Filigree Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of late Victorian, lapis lazuli and diamond, filigree drop earrings, the tops are set with
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1890s Late Victorian Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold

1880, Etruscan Lapis Lazuli 18k Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a stunning pair of striking blue lapis lazuli Etruscan drop earrings set in a warm 18K
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1880s Victorian Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

.11 Carat Diamond Lapis Crystal White Gold Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's One of a kind hand made Art Deco style 14k white gold dangle earrings. Euro wire tops, 1930
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Early 20th Century Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Crystal, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Iberian Lapis Lazuli & Seed Pearls 18 Karat Gold Pendant Bow Earrings
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique Natural Lapis Lazuli & Pearl and Seed Pearl and Gold Pendant Bow Earrings. Early 19th
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1810s Spanish Georgian Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold

Lapis Lazuli Diamond Earrings Clips Rare 18KT Gold Omega Earrings 1.28ct Diamond
Located in Jupiter, FL
Rare find, vintage lapis lazulli earrings made with VS diamonds, very large earrings with omega
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Late 18th Century North American Modern Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Pearl, Enamel + Carved Lapis Lazuli Earrings, Pendant + Button Set
Located in Narberth, PA
perfectly! The earrings begin with 18kt yellow gold wires atop a spherical lapis lazuli stone. A pearl bead
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

22k Gold Antique Qajar Bridal Earrings
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Rare Qajar 19th Century Persian 22k yellow gold and gemstones dangle bridal earrings. These
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Mid-19th Century Persian Anglo-Indian Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby

22k Gold Antique Qajar Bridal Earrings
22k Gold Antique Qajar Bridal Earrings
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W 1 in L 4.5 in
Vintage Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Gold Diamond Blue Sapphire Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
elements in 14 K white gold and 16 small round brilliant cut diamonds In 1978 our workshop started in
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Early 1900s Chinese Arts and Crafts Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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

Victorian 1850 Etruscan Revival Dangle Drop Earrings 14Kt Gold & Agates Intaglio
Located in Miami, FL
include use of high karat gold and semi-precious stones like lapis, malachite and agates, and most
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1850s English Etruscan Revival Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1860 Etruscan Revival Earrings 18Kt Gold with Carved Agates Intaglios
Located in Miami, FL
of clips earrings has been carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with an exceptional
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1860s English Etruscan Revival Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Meyle & Mayer 1895 German Art Nouveau Enameled Brooch with Diana in 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Elizabethan ropes, wearing gold jewelry; a drop dangle earrings and a diadem crown. The crown is excessively
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1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

French 1880 Etruscan Revival Pendant Earrings Suite 19Kt Gold with Natural Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
exceptional craftmanship of geometric Etruscan revival patterns in solid rich yellow gold of 19 karats. The
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1870s French Etruscan Revival Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Carlo Giuliano Hardstone Cameo of Bacchus Gold and Enamel Pendant, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
stone to add contrast to the piece and highlight the wreath, this is set within a gold frame decorated
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Late 19th Century British Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Italy 1850 Roma Papal States Egyptian Revival Micro Mosaic Pendant in 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
; blue lapis lazuli, red jasper, black onyx, green malachite, black onyx, lava, creme nacre and 24k gold
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1850s Italian Egyptian Revival Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Pair Of Archaeological Revival Lapis And Gold Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of Archaeological Revival lapis and gold drop earrings, each earring with a realistically
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Lapis Lazuli Bead and Gold Demi-Parure
Located in London, GB
lapis drop with a gold filigree cap, the matching earrings, each with two lapis beads and matching gold
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Mid-19th Century English Etruscan Revival Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Stephen Russell Edwardian Design Diamond And Pearl Platinum Tiara
By Stephen Russell
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Stephen Russell Edwardian design diamond and pearl platinum tiara designed as a series of 18th century Arabesque style opposite arches set with 10 perfect white pearls. Di...
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2010s American Edwardian Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Antique Empire Tiara Head Ornament Ormolou Onyx
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Tiaras from the Empire period are very rare indeed, this fine example is made cetted onyx beads and finely worked fire guilt metal.
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1810s French Empire Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Onyx, Gilt Metal

Elsa Peretti Sterling Silver Charm Bracelet for Tiffany & Co.
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This iconic charm bracelet was designed for Tiffany & Co. by one of their most prolific and beloved designers, Elsa Peretti in the 1980s. Crafted from sterling silver, the oval link ...
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20th Century Modernist Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Panthere On A Cartier Chain Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier, the iconic and immortal Panthere pendant. Artfully and substantially sculpted in rich 18K gold with sparkling marquise diamond eyes, the sleek feline suspends from a Cartier...
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20th Century French Modern Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French, 19th Century, 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond ‘En Tremblant’ Brooch
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
An exceptional French, floral spray 'en tremblant' brooch pin. This 18 karat gold piece comprises of several components which screw together to form one large brooch. The piece can b...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Gold Enamel and Diamond Angel Earrings with Lockets
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of gold dangling earrings, one with an enameled dancing putto and one with an angel, set with small old-cut diamonds and decorated with little dots and arrows and fleur de lys...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Belle Époque Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque diamond tiara, to the centre three diamond-set clusters with diamond-set foliate decorations and one large diamond-set cluster on each side, all within a waved frame o...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Platinum

Victorian 1.50ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Star Brooch and Pendant, circa 1880
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A wonderful Victorian diamond star or otherwise known as a ‘sunburst’ brooch dating from the late 19th century comprising of approx 1.50ct of Old Mine cut diamonds. This quaint brooc...
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1880s Victorian Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
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1890s European Victorian Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver

Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
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Bulgari Style Green Tourmaline Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari style ring of 14k gold with large green tourmaline cabochon. Nice quality, heavy shank, very wearable ring. 1980's USA. Size 5.5 US. Approx .65" in width. Excellent condit...
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1980s American Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Tourmaline, 14k Gold

An early 20th century diamond-set tiara by Skinner & Co
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century diamond-set tiara/necklace by Skinner & Co, the five principal old-cut diamonds estimated to weigh a combined total of 2 carats, each rub over millegrain-set to...
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20th Century English Modern Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Platinum

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. 1ct.
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19th Century Unknown Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Late Georgian Aquamarine and Gold Parure
Located in London, GB
A late Georgian gold aquamarine parure of a necklace, a pair of drop earrings, a bodice brooch, a brooch, a hair ornament and a stick pin, the collar necklace with graduating oval-cu...
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Early 19th Century British George III Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Charm Bracelet 18k Gold French Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare vintage Cartier charm bracelet, made of 18 karat yellow gold, featuring gemstones. The vintage bracelet has six charms in total. Two charms of a hexagon...
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1980s French Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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

Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian natural pearl and diamond necklace, the twelve graduated cluster motifs each centred with natural bouton pearls measuring from 5.6 mm to 9 mm, within a surround of old br...
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1880s Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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

Tiffany & Company Schlumberger Gold Diamond and Enamel Shell Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Company 18K Yellow Gold Shell Earrings, finished in Cobalt Blue Enamel and set with Diamonds totaling .15 carat. The earrings measure 7/8 i...
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Early 2000s American Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

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Antique Micromosaic Lapis Lazuli Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique micromosaic and lapis lazuli, and 18 karat yellow gold earrings, Vatican school
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19th Century Italian Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Antique Lapis Gold Etruscan Style Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique gold and lapis earrings in the Etruscan style with pendulum-shaped pendants, in
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1870s Etruscan Revival Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

French Antique Diamond Lapis Lazuli and Gold Pendant Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French Antique 18 karat gold earrings with diamonds and lapis lazuli. The articulated
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Late 19th Century French Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Etruscan Revival Malachite Lapis Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
the upper station is suspended a teardrop-shaped lapis pendant that gracefully moves on the ear. The
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1860s Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Lapis Lazuli Drop Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a superb pair of Etruscan revival earrings features two 22 millimeter Lapis Lazuli drops
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1870s Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Etruscan Victorian Earrings with Lapis Beads
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Sculpted ear pendants in 18 karat yellow gold designed as tiers of golden stations, extensively
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1860s Etruscan Revival Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 19th Century Lapis Lazuli Drop Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
earrings are set with lapis lazuli cabochons held by fleur-de-lis claws with small white gold motifs above
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Egyptian Style Antique Lapis Lazuli Torpedo Earrings
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Victorian earrings we have seen. Shaped like urns, with stylized golden tops. 18k yellow gold and natural
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

Victorian Micro-mosaic Onyx 14k Gold Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These 19th Century Victorian earrings made from Onyx stone, have detailed micro-mosaic stones
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19th Century Victorian Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Onyx, 14k Gold

Italy 1850 Roma Papal States Egyptian Revival Micro Mosaic Earrings in 18kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An Egyptian revival dangle drop earrings. Fantastic pair of dangle drop earrings, created in Roma
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1850s Italian Egyptian Revival Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Revival 1850 Papal States Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold Swan Micro Mosaic
Located in Miami, FL
earrings was carefully crafted with Roman and Etruscan revival patterns in solid rich yellow gold of 18
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1850s Italian Classical Roman Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Carnelian, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Travaglini Antique Roman Lapis Lazuli Gold Set
Located in New York, NY
, embellished by spherical lapis-lazuli elements on a polished yellow gold mounting typical of the time, marked
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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Bailey, Banks & Biddle 1880 Enamel Etruscan Queen Pendant 18kt Gold Ruby Diamond
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in Miami, FL
include use of high karat gold and semi-precious stones like lapis, malachite and agates, and most
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1880s American Etruscan Revival Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Earrings- These elegant earrings each feature one round
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Early 20th Century Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Lapis lazuli Gold Etruscan Style Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Pair of 18K Yellow Gold and Lapis Lazuli Etruscan Revival Earrings. Post & Clip Backs
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Art Deco Carved Lapis Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Art Deco diamond earrings suspending carved lapis pear-shaped pendants, in platinum and
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, Platinum, 18k Gold

Antique Garnet Lapis Pearl Vermeil Earrings
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
The pairing of rich garnet, deep blue natural lapis and pearls in an antique gold plated sterling
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Early 20th Century American Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Vermeil

Antique Micro Mosaic and Gold Insect Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
, give these earrings a matchless vintage chic look. Beautifully made in fourteen-karat yellow gold, the
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1880s Italian Victorian Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1860 Roman Revival Dangle Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Enameled Emperors
Located in Miami, FL
dangle earrings has been carefully crafted with intricate details in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with
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1860s Italian Classical Roman Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold

Eygptian Revival Pate de Verre Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Eygptian Revival Pate de Verre Earrings from the Art Deco period with lapis glass and green gold
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1920s American Egyptian Revival Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Gilt Metal

Victorian 1870 Etruscan Revival Agate Cameo Pendant In 15KT Gold Natural Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Etruscan style jewelry include use of high karat gold and semi-precious stones like lapis, malachite and
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1860s British High Victorian Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Agate, Natural Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Carved Lapis Lazuli Enamel Pendant Earrings
Located in New York, NY
carved lapis and pearl tops mounted in 14 karat yellow gold. The earrings measure 2-1/4 inches in length
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Lapis Lazuli Dangle Earrings
Located in Antwerp, BE
A fine pair of Art Deco dangle earrings in platinum and 18 karat white gold set with four lapis
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Carat Yellow Gold Lapis Victorian Ram's Head Earrings
Located in Sydney, AU
18ct Yellow Gold and Lapis Victorian drop earrings. A ram's head on shepherd's hook, with another
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Pearl Earrings Lapis Lazuli 15 Carat Gold, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
earrings are set with central cluster of Lapis Lazuli stones surrounded by lovely lustrous Pearls. Circa
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1880s British Victorian Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Jade Drop Earrings Sapphire Lapiz Lazuli 18 Carat Gold, circa 1915
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
, assuring long life and wisdom to the wearer. The top of each earring is modelled in 18ct White Gold and
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Large, Dome Multi 15 Carat Gemstone, Omega Quality Earrings
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Large, Dome Multi 15 CTW Gemstone, Omega Quality Earrings 14 karat yellow gold consisting of Lapis
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Modern Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Amethyst, Carnelian, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Topaz, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Vintage Lapis Lazuli Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fabulous and versatile circa 1960s large Lapis Lazuli hoops. The Lapis dangles from a 14KT yellow
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Late 19th Century American Modern Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold

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Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of antique lapis and gold earrings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 14k gold and enamel. Find a collection of 259 vintage versions or 363 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. There are many different pieces in our collection of antique lapis and gold earrings to choose from, but Art Deco and contemporary antique lapis and gold earrings are of considerable interest. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Tutti Frutti Jewellery, Alex Jona and Cartier are consistently popular. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 349 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A selection of mixed cut, cabochon and oval cut can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of antique lapis and gold earrings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Antique Lapis And Gold Earrings?

Prices for antique lapis and gold earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $95 and can go as high as $200,000, while antique lapis and gold earrings, on average, fetch $750.

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.