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Chanel '"Jumbo" CC Gold /Black Clip On Earrings. Date Stamped Spring 1994.
By Chanel
Located in Canterbury, GB
prominent CC central logo. These earrings are date stamped Spring 1994. Measuring 35.5mm across, and 8mm
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1990s Dating Vintage Earrings

Diamond Earrings
Located in Geneva, CH
A pair of Diamond and Platinum Earrings. Old European and 8/8 cut diamonds: approximately 8.00
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Mid-20th Century Aesthetic Movement Dating Vintage Earrings

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Diamond

Vintage Diamond Earrings
Diamond Earrings
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Edwardian Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous pair of diamond drop earrings dating back to the Edwardian period. Both
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Late 20th Century Dating Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

French Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the 1970s, these French 18K gold hoop earrings are set with diamonds. Each slightly
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Late 20th Century French Dating Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jade Oval Dangling Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These will be your next favorite earrings in your collection! You will be reaching for these
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20th Century Dating Vintage Earrings

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Jade

Vintage Jade Oval Dangling Earrings
Jade Oval Dangling Earrings
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W 0.6 in L 1 in
Victorian Style Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Statement Victorian inspired chandelier earrings. 2 rose cut diamonds and 2 round cut diamonds
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1960s Unknown Victorian Dating Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Silver Dangling Earrings by Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
These sterling silver earrings showcase a delicate leaf pattern at the top with a hammered finish
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Late 20th Century Danish Dating Vintage Earrings

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Silver

Diamond and White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of vintage 0.25 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold stud earrings
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1990s Unknown Dating Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Golden earrings with emeralds and pearls
Located in Chorzów, PL
Gold earrings with emeralds and pearls. Made of 0.750 yellow gold and 2 oval cabochon-cut emeralds
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1950s Swedish Dating Vintage Earrings

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Pearl, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage Golden earrings with emeralds and pearls
Golden earrings with emeralds and pearls
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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in L 0.4 in
Diamond and Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive pair of vintage 1960s 0.28 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold stud earrings; part
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1960s Unknown Dating Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
earrings, dating back to circa 1930, dangle at ⅞ inch in length, gracefully framing your visage with a
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1930s Art Deco Dating Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Diamond and Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A pair of vintage 0.67 carat transitional modern brilliant round cut diamond stud earrings with
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1950s Contemporary Dating Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Diamond and Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive pair of vintage 0.18 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold stud earrings; part of
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1950s Unknown Dating Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Diamond and Yellow Gold Earrings
1950s Diamond and Yellow Gold Earrings
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W 0.36 in L 0.81 in
5.35 Carat Diamond and Platinum Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning pair of vintage 1990s 5.35 carat diamond, platinum and 18k yellow gold drop earrings
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1990s Unknown Dating Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

5.35 Carat Diamond and Platinum Earrings
5.35 Carat Diamond and Platinum Earrings
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W 0.39 in L 1.38 in
Vintage Gold Plated Bow Pendant Earrings
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful pair of gold-plated metal alloy earrings dating from the 1980s, made in France. The
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1990s French Dating Vintage Earrings

Unusual Mother of Pearl Chinese Earrings
Located in New York, NY
screw back earring tops, at a later date . Excellent condition. 2" x 1.4" wide.
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1930s American Dating Vintage Earrings

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Gilt Metal

Unusual Mother of Pearl Chinese Earrings
Unusual Mother of Pearl Chinese Earrings
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H 2 in W 1.4 in
Vintage Platinum Diamond and Ruby Chandelier Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning pair of platinum Art Deco style diamond and ruby chandelier earrings date from the
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Dating Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

1.41 Carat Diamond and Platinum Stud Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
stud earrings; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections. These stunning
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1970s Contemporary Dating Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, Platinum

1.41 Carat Diamond and Platinum Stud Earrings
1.41 Carat Diamond and Platinum Stud Earrings
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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in Dm 1 in L 1 in
Retro 14K Gold & Moonstone Cabochon Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
wonderful earrings! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: They are in overall good, as-pictured, used
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20th Century Unknown Retro Dating Vintage Earrings

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Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold

Retro 14K Gold & Moonstone Cabochon Earrings
Retro 14K Gold & Moonstone Cabochon Earrings
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H 0.87 in W 0.6 in D 0.67 in
Diamond Day/Night Cluster Pendant Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the 1950s-1960s, these platinum day/night clip pendant earrings are set with over 30
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Dating Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Day/Night Cluster Pendant Earrings
Diamond Day/Night Cluster Pendant Earrings
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W 1 in L 2.5 in
Vintage Dior Emerald Drop Earrings 1966
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A mesmerisingly beautiful pair of Vintage Dior Emerald Drop Earrings dating to 1966. Featuring
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1960s Dating Vintage Earrings

Vintage Old Cut Diamond Two-Stone Earrings
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful pair of diamond earrings that date back to the 1950s. Each earring features a
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1950s Dating Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, Platinum

Italian Diamond and Yellow Gold Clover Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
earrings; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. These fine and impressive
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1980s Italian Dating Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Diamond and Yellow Gold Clover Earrings
Italian Diamond and Yellow Gold Clover Earrings
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W 0.22 in L 0.36 in
1930s Diamond and Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
earrings; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. These fine and impressive antique diamond drop
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20th Century Unknown Dating Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1930s Diamond and Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
1930s Diamond and Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
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W 0.23 in L 0.94 in
Vintage Italian 18K Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive pair of vintage Italian 18 karat yellow gold hoop style earrings for pierced ears
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1980s Italian Dating Vintage Earrings

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Yellow Gold

Vintage Italian 18K Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
Vintage Italian 18K Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
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H 0.21 in W 0.61 in L 1.06 in
Vintage Italian 14ct Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of vintage 1980s Italian 14 carat yellow gold hoop earrings; part of our
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20th Century Italian Dating Vintage Earrings

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Italian 14ct Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
Vintage Italian 14ct Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
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W 1.81 in Dm 0.19 in L 1.97 in
Pair of Signed 14k Gold Modernist Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Modernist earrings! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: They are in overall good, as-pictured, used
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20th Century Modernist Dating Vintage Earrings

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14k Gold

Pair of Signed 14k Gold Modernist Earrings
Pair of Signed 14k Gold Modernist Earrings
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H 1.66 in W 0.4 in D 0.44 in
Vintage Two Diamonds Drop Stud Earrings
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-1667 Brand Unsigned Date Circa 1930 Metal Platinum ______________________ Measurement
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1930s British Art Deco Dating Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 7.85ct Pear Diamond Drop Earrings Palladium
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning vintage pear diamond earrings. High jewelry sold by Alexander Beverly Hills
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1950s American Contemporary Dating Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Palladium

1930s Antique Diamond and Platinum Circular Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
earrings; part of our diverse antique jewellery collections. These stunning, fine and impressive antique
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1930s Unknown Dating Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, Platinum

1930s Antique Diamond and Platinum Circular Earrings
1930s Antique Diamond and Platinum Circular Earrings
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H 0.22 in W 1.06 in D 0.22 in Dm 1.06 in L 1.46 in
18ct Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings, Asprey & Garrard
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Glasgow, GB
A pair of 18ct yellow gold hoop earrings by Asprey & Garrard. The earrings are crafted with a
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Late 20th Century British Modern Dating Vintage Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18ct Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings, Asprey & Garrard
18ct Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings, Asprey & Garrard
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H 0.91 in W 0.44 in
1990s Diamond and White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive pair of 0.50 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold cluster style stud earrings; part
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20th Century Unknown Dating Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1940s Diamond and Yellow Gold Bow Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
stud bow earrings; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections. These fine and
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1940s Unknown Dating Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Diamond and Yellow Gold Bow Earrings
1940s Diamond and Yellow Gold Bow Earrings
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W 0.83 in L 0.98 in
Tourmaline and Diamond White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold earrings; part of our vintage jewelry collections. These impressive vintage tourmaline and
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1960s Dating Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tourmaline and Diamond White Gold Stud Earrings
Tourmaline and Diamond White Gold Stud Earrings
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H 0.23 in Dm 0.64 in
Retro 18k Gold & Madeira Citrine Stud Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
citrine gemstones with a Florentine finish. Simply a wonderful pair of 80's style earrings! Date: 20th
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20th Century Modern Dating Vintage Earrings

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Citrine, 18k Gold

Retro 18k Gold & Madeira Citrine Stud Earrings
Retro 18k Gold & Madeira Citrine Stud Earrings
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H 0.6 in W 0.52 in D 0.52 in
Mabe Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
earrings; part of our diverse pearl jewelry and estate jewelry collections. These fine and impressive
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1980s Unknown Dating Vintage Earrings

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

Mabe Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
Mabe Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
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W 0.76 in Dm 0.51 in L 0.84 in
Round Diamond and White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
earrings; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections. These fine and impressive
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1940s Unknown Dating Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Round Diamond and White Gold Stud Earrings
Round Diamond and White Gold Stud Earrings
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W 0.22 in L 0.22 in
0.87 Carat Diamond and Platinum Stud Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
earrings; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections These fine and impressive
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1980s Unknown Dating Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, Platinum

0.87 Carat Diamond and Platinum Stud Earrings
0.87 Carat Diamond and Platinum Stud Earrings
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H 0.16 in L 0.23 in
1.43 Carat Diamond and Platinum Stud Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning pair of vintage and contemporary 1.43 carat diamond and platinum stud earrings; part of
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1940s British Dating Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, Platinum

18ct White Gold, Diamond and Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
posts. We date these stunning earrings to the 1990s or 2000s. Tobi Gem Setting has specialised in
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1990s European Modern Dating Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mid-Century Pearl Diamond 14k White Gold Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
sparkle and VS-SI clarity for exceptional transparency. Dating back to the 1950s, these earrings embody a
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1950s Dating Vintage Earrings

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

Georg Jensen Diamond & Sterling Silver Infinity Earrings
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
towards the future with hope. A brilliant pair of Georg Jensen earrings! Date: 20th Century Overall
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20th Century Danish Modern Dating Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Diamond & Sterling Silver Infinity Earrings
Georg Jensen Diamond & Sterling Silver Infinity Earrings
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H 0.6 in W 0.28 in D 0.24 in
Cartier Bamboo Diamond 18k Gold Vintage Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Dazzling vintage Cartier Bamboo earrings showcasing approximately 6 carats of fine-white brilliant
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1980s French Dating Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Diamond and Cultured Pearl Platinum Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
earrings; part of our diverse pearl estate jewelry collections. These fine and impressive pearl drop
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1960s Dating Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Chrysoprase, Pearl & 14 Karat Gold Post Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
earrings! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: They are in overall good, as-pictured, used estate
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20th Century American Etruscan Revival Dating Vintage Earrings

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Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Chrysoprase, Pearl & 14 Karat Gold Post Earrings
Chrysoprase, Pearl & 14 Karat Gold Post Earrings
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H 0.63 in W 0.32 in D 0.71 in
Yumi Ueno Retro Geometric Gold, Silver, & Carnelian Earrings
By Yumi Ueno
Located in Philadelphia, PA
of vintage earrings! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: They are in overall good, as-pictured
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20th Century American Retro Dating Vintage Earrings

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Carnelian, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold

Yumi Ueno Retro Geometric Gold, Silver, & Carnelian Earrings
Yumi Ueno Retro Geometric Gold, Silver, & Carnelian Earrings
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H 0.99 in W 0.24 in L 1.07 in
Vintage Yellow Gold Tassel Drop Earrings Circa 1990
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A stylish pair of vintage tassel drop earrings made from 9ct yellow gold dating from late 20th
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1990s English Contemporary Dating Vintage Earrings

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9k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Pearl and Diamond White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
clip on drop earrings; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. These fine
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1960s Unknown Retro Dating Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

1960s Pearl and Diamond White Gold Drop Earrings
1960s Pearl and Diamond White Gold Drop Earrings
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W 0.59 in L 1.77 in
1930s Antique 4.26 Carat Diamond and Platinum Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive pair of antique 4.26 carat diamond and platinum drop earrings; part
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1930s Unknown Dating Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, Platinum

1930s Antique 4.26 Carat Diamond and Platinum Earrings
1930s Antique 4.26 Carat Diamond and Platinum Earrings
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H 0.45 in W 0.75 in L 1.3 in
Vintage 7.25 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
These stunning, fine and impressive vintage diamond earrings have been crafted in 18k white gold
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Late 20th Century Dating Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 7.25 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Earrings
Vintage 7.25 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Earrings
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H 0.34 in W 0.71 in L 1.14 in
1980s 1.90 Carat Diamond and Platinum Stud Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning pair of vintage 1980s 1.90 carat diamond and platinum, 18 karat white gold stud earrings
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1980s Retro Dating Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage Red Coral and Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive pair of vintage 1970s red coral and 18 karat yellow gold stud earrings; part of our
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1970s Dating Vintage Earrings

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Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Red Coral and Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Vintage Red Coral and Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
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W 0.46 in L 0.51 in
Vintage 1970s Diamond and Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold set drop earrings; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections. These fine and impressive
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1970s Dating Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Sapphire and 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of vintage 0.16 carat sapphire, 18 karat yellow gold earrings, made by
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1990s Unknown Dating Vintage Earrings

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Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s European Diamond and Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold set stud earrings; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections. These fine and impressive
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1970s Unknown Dating Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s, Diamond and Yellow Gold Earrings, Art Deco
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of vintage 1940s 0.44 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold earrings
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1940s Unknown Dating Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Stud Earring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of sapphire and diamond earrings studs. Date: Circa 1990 Fastening: Butterfly Condition These
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1990s Unknown Dating Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Stud Earring
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Stud Earring
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H 0.2 in W 0.38 in D 0.2 in Dm 0.38 in L 0.38 in
Vintage 4.50 Carat Coral and Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive pair of vintage Italian 4.50 carat red coral and 18k yellow gold stud earrings; part
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Late 20th Century Unknown Dating Vintage Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 4.50 Carat Coral and Gold Stud Earrings
Vintage 4.50 Carat Coral and Gold Stud Earrings
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W 0.41 in L 0.48 in
Antique 1.00 Carat Ruby and Diamond Platinum Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and 18 karat white gold earrings; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections
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1930s Unknown Dating Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique 1.00 Carat Ruby and Diamond Platinum Earrings
Antique 1.00 Carat Ruby and Diamond Platinum Earrings
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H 0.17 in W 0.48 in L 0.79 in
Vintage 2.53 Carat Diamonds and White Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
earrings; part of our diverse gemstone jewellery and estate jewelry collections. These stunning, fine and
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1950s Unknown Dating Vintage Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Dating Vintage Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of dating vintage earrings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 20th Century. Pieces in our collection of dating vintage earrings made by Art Deco jewelers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Antoñio Pineda are consistently popular. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but diamond versions, from our inventory of 479, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. There are many round cut, oval cut and cabochon dating vintage earrings for sale. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of dating vintage earrings, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Dating Vintage Earrings?

Prices for dating vintage earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $49 and can go as high as $275,000, while dating vintage earrings, on average, fetch $1,754.

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 Dating Vintage Earrings
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    The best way to date a vintage Chanel bag depends on how old it is. For bags produced in 1986 or later, you can check the date code. By cross-checking the first two digits in the serial number with information provided by trusted online resources, you can get a rough idea of the year of production. For example, serial numbers starting with zero were produced from 1986 to 1988. If you can't find a serial number in your bag, you can enlist the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer for assistance. Find a large selection of vintage Chanel bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    How you use vintage clip-on earrings depends on what type of backing they have. Some simply feature a hinged clip that you open, slip over your ear and then press gently to close. Others may require you to turn a screw or shift a tension bar. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of vintage clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    Most vintage earrings are clip-ons largely due to how beliefs about piercings have changed over the years. It was only during the 1980s and ’90s that many women began piercing their ears. Prior to that, many women didn't have piercings and could only wear clip-ons, so makers produced earrings to suit their customer base. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of vintage earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    To wear vintage clip-on earrings properly, first position them so that the decorative part is in front of your ear and the backing is behind it. Clip-ons feature a variety of backings, but regardless of type, the clips should generally be positioned so that the open part faces the ceiling and the hinge or closed part is near the earlobe. Once you have the earrings in place, secure the clasp. This may involve squeezing a clip or turning a screw or fastener. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Screw back earrings were most popular during the first half of the 20th century, before clip earrings increased in popularity. However, screw back earrings have never gone out of style. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique screw back earrings from some of the world’s top sellers.