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82.82 Carat Sapphire Diamond Pearl Belle Époque Platinum Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Belle Epoque platinum dangle drop earrings with 2 pear shaped 81.02 Carat sapphires. Old European
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Antique Late 19th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Edwardian Certified Natural Pearl Diamond Platinum Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
elegance during the Belle Epoque period today highly valuable and rare find. Very good condition Metal
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

French 20th Century Natural Pearl 18 Karat Rose Gold Lever- Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
earrings, they are decorated with a floral chiseled openwork pattern whose heart is set with a half natural
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French 19th Century Fine Pearl 18 Karat Rose Gold Stud Removable Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
earrings feature a round pearly white orient cultured pearl with butterfly clasp. An arabesque openwork
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

20th Century, Mabé Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
earrings are made up each one, of an important pearly white pearl Mabé which decorates an openwork setting
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20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 1...

20th Century Fine Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lever- Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
lever-back earrings are thick and of very fine quality. The pearls are supposedly fine. Specialized in
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

20th Century Coral Pearls 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
: the coral set on these earrings is natural and of Mediterranean origin, this model of coral earrings
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Capri”, Ruby, Emerald, Tahiti Pearls Earrings Set in 22 Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri”, Ruby, Emerald, Tahiti Pearls Earrings set in 22 Gold & Silver Beautiful Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Blue Sapphire & Tahiti Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Blue Sapphire & Tahiti Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Blue sapphires - 26
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Multi Color Sapphire & South Sea Pearl Earrings 18K Gold&Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Color Natural Sapphire & South Sea Pearl Earrings Natural Sri Lankan round
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Rose Cut Sapphires & Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Rose Cut Sapphires & Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Royal Blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Rose Cut Sapphires & Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Rose Cut Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka 14 carats White pearls with pink tone The earrings from
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Green Sapphire, Sapphire, Pearl, Blue Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Freshwater...

Bochic “Capri “ Candy Drop Earrings, Natural Ruby, Amethyst & Topaz
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Earrings Drop style Natural Pink Star Ruby Cabochons 18 Carats Shape - Cabochon Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” South Sea Pearl & Multi Gem Earrings Set in 22k Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” South Sea Pearl & Fancy Multi Gem set in 22K Gold & Silver Natural Beautiful Fire
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver

Fabergé Dentelle de Perles White Diamonds & Cabochon Blue Sapphire Stud Earrings
By Fabergé
Located in Montreux, CH
16 Cabochon Blue Sapphires 6.25 cts 4 Pearls, 1 Round Ruby 0.01cts (thailand) Fabergé understands
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2010s British Belle Époque Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Bochic Cascading “Capri” Multi Natural Gem Earrings Set in 22k Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Multi Natural Gem Earrings Set In 22K Gold & Silver Bochic Multi Gem interchange
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Natural Ruby & Tanzanite Earrings Set in 22k Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Multi Natural Gem Earrings Earrings: Natural Ruby, Colors - Red, Pink, 15 Carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Tanzanite, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” South Sea & Fancy Color Gem Earrings set in 22K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Multi Fancy color Natural Gem Earrings Natural Blue Topaz - 4 Carats Natural White
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, ...

“Capri” Campari Ruby & Multi Color Sapphire Earrings Set in Gold&Silver
Located in New York, NY
, like Ruby, Emerald, Fancy color Sapphires and Baroque white south sea natural pearls. The price points
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver

“Orient” Green Tourmaline & Tsavorite Earrings Set in 22k Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Green Tourmaline & Tsavorite Earrings Set In 22K Gold & Silver Natural Beautiful
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Stud Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, Tsavorite, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Antique Earrings Garnets Diamonds solid 14K Gold / 1.8 gr
Located in SE
A pair of antique earrings with folding hooks decorated with oval cut Garnets 7 mm x 5 mm / ca. 0.8
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Early 20th Century European Belle Époque Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, 14k Gold

“Capri”, Ruby, White & Blue Opal Earrings Set in 22 Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri”, Ruby, White & Blue Opal Earrings set in 22 Gold & Silver Multi natural gem
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

“Orient” Jade, Sapphire & Ruby Earrings Set in 22k Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Natural Deep Red Ruby Cabochon - 8 carats Oval shape Set in 22K Gold and Silver The Earrings are one of
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Red Ruby & Blue Sapphire Earrings Set in 22k Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Red Ruby & Blue Sapphire Earrings Set in 22K Gold & Silver Natural Red Rubis - 17
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Blue Opal, Ruby, Sapphire Earrings Set in 22k Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Blue Opal, Ruby, Sapphire Earrings Set In 22K Gold & Silver Multi natural gems
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Opal, Ruby, 22k Gold, Silver

“Orient” Green Garnet or Purple Amethyst Earrings in 22k Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Green Garnet Or Purple Amethyst Earrings In 22K Gold & Silver Natural Purple
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Emerald, Ruby & Sapphire Earrings Set in 22k Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
and Baroque white south sea natural pearls. The price points are fantastic Comes with a certificate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Red Ruby & Purple Amethyst Earrings Set in 22k Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Cascading Red Ruby & Purple Amethyst Earrings Set In 22K Gold & Silver Natural Red
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Green Jade Earrings & Blue Sapphire & Ruby Set 22K Gold, Silver
Located in New York, NY
” Multi Natural Gem Earrings Natural Ruby, Color - Red - 5 Carats Shape - Cabochon Natural Sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Jade, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Green Jade Earrings with Blue Sapphires Set in 22K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Gem Earrings Natural Sapphire, Colors - Blue - 7 Carats Shape - Cabochon
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Jade, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri”, Ruby, Blue Sapphire & Emerald Drop Earrings set in 22 Gold & Sil
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri”, Ruby, Blue Sapphire & Emerald Drop Earrings set in 22 Gold & Silver Multi natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

“Capri” Blue Opal, Sapphire & South Sea Pear Earrings Set in 22k & Silver
Located in New York, NY
and Baroque white south sea natural pearls. The price points are fantastic Comes with a certificate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Opal, Silver, Go...

Bochic “Capri” Ruby & Tanzanite Clip on Earrings Set in 22k Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ruby & Tanzanite Clip on Earrings set in 22K Gold & Silver Beautiful Natural Red
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Tanzanite, 22k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Opal & Rose Cut Fancy Sapphire Earrings Set in 18k Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Multi Gem “Capri” Earrings Natural Multi Color Sapphires - 16 Carats From Sri Lanka Fancy Rose
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...

Bochic “Orient” Ruby Earrings with White Topaz & Blue Sapphire Set in 22k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Earrings Natural Beautiful Ruby Cabochons - 9 carats Natural Round brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Star Ruby & Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set in 22K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
and Baroque white south sea natural pearls. The price points are fantastic Comes with a certificate
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Star Rub...

Angel Wings Diamond Earrings & Pendant Pearl Strand Necklace 14kt Gold 12386
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Collection Of Diamond Earrings and necklace. 6mm Akoya Pearls. 1.50ct Natural diamonds: I-J Color I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

French 1900s Cameo Fine Pearls 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
cameo on a shell set with pearls, which supports a round motif also set with a cameo on a shell and 4
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Bochic “Capri” Multi Natural Gem Necklace & Earrings, White / Blue Opal & Ruby
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Rich Multi Natural Gem Necklace & Earrings Necklace: Natural Ruby, Colors - Red
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphire & Black Pearl Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphire & Black Pearl Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Beautiful Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Black Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Vintage Miriam Haskell Amethyst Crystal Statement Necklace & Earrings 1950s
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A spectacular Miriam Haskell Necklace and Earrings from the 1950s. Truly incredible style and
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20th Century Central American Belle Époque More Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Austrian German 1900 Sword Pin Jabot 18Kt Yellow Gold Enamel, Diamond And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
to the art nouveau or early art deco (belle époques), around the 1900's. Made with great precision
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Bochic "Orient" Lemon Quartz , Topaz & Rubies In 18K Gold & Silver Set
Located in New York, NY
carats Lemon Quartz - 21 carats Rubies - 4 carats Earrings: Natural Blue Topaz - 4 carats - Pear
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Ruby & Tsavorite Fish Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
white South Sea natural pearls, further accentuating their beauty. One of the standout aspects of this
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Tsavorite, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Vintage Cluster Ring Set 18K & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Pearl & Multi Sapphire Vintage Cluster Ring Set 18K & Silver Red natural ruby
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Rose Cut Diamond Cameo Pendant Brooch French 18 Karat Gold Victorian Hardstone
Located in New York, NY
likely natural pearls. On either side of the pearls are rose cut diamonds. The diamonds are set in
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Mother of Pearl Natural Color 18 Karat Gold Long Handmade Drop Cocktail Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Mother of Pearl handmade chandelier drops combining voluminous shapes with vivid natural colours
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Mother of Pearl Natural Color Carved Long Sharp Tear Drop Dangle Bold Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Mother of Pearl magnificent sharp drop earrings held by a 18 karat yellow gold dangle piece. Modern
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Edwardian Certified Natural Pearl Diamond Platinum Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Distinctive, authentic Edwardian Diamond and Natural salt water Pearls drop earrings. Sleek elegant
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

1900s French Belle Époque Sapphire Natural Pearl Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
antique pearl sapphire earrings are from the Belle Epoque which left us refined and elegant antique
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Belle Epoque Seed Pearl Diamond Earrings
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Lovely belle epoque pendant earrings with a perfect pair of diamonds weighing circa 1.10 carat each
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Belle Epoque Seed Pearl Diamond Earrings
Belle Epoque Seed Pearl Diamond Earrings
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French Belle Époque Natural Pearl Diamond Silver Gold Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
better known as Belle Epoque. During this era the art scene was flourishing and romance was in the air
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Belle Epoque Natural Pearl Diamond Platinum & Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant and chic Belle Epoque drop dangling earrings featuring two white to light gray natural
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European Dangle Earrings

French 19th Century Diamond Natural Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
claws of a natural half pearl surmounted by a rose cut diamond . The clasp slips on the back. Diameter
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

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

French 1900s Natural Pearls 18 Karat Rose Gold Dangling Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
Earrings in 18 karats rose gold, horse's head hallmark. A disc, set with a natural pearl, composes
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20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

1900s Natural Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
stylizes a plant decor set with antique- cut diamonds and a natural baroque pearl. The clasp is a butterfly
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...

French 20th Century Natural Pearl 18 Karat Rose Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
, decorated with a natural pearl and arabesque decoration. The attachment system is a swan neck with a small
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Emerald Natural Pearl Diamonds Ear Pendants
Located in New York, NY
, natural pearls and emerald drops (45 cts). AGL Report identifies the emeralds as natural Colombian
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Vintage 1980s French Belle Époque Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

French 20th Century Onyx Natural Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lever, Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
application, a rhombic pattern engraved and decorated with a natural half pearl. The mounting is chiseled all
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

French 20th Century Onyx Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lever, Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
application of a small gold star, set with a half natural pearl. The fastening system is threaded from the
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

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Belle Epoque Natural Pearl Earring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact belle epoque natural pearl earring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 15 vintage editions and 3 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect belle epoque natural pearl earring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic belle epoque natural pearl earring over the years, but those made by Intini Jewels and Fabergé are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for a mixed cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old european cut and pear cut alternatives. Finding a belle epoque natural pearl earring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 1 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Belle Epoque Natural Pearl Earring?

The price for a belle epoque natural pearl earring starts at $309 and tops out at $185,000 with these earrings, on average, selling for $4,815.

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.