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French Mid-Century Gold and Multi-Gemstone Bombé Clip Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Mid-Century multi-gem and gold bombé clip earrings featuring opposing fields of emeralds
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Vintage 1960s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

French Modern Clips Earrings in 18Kt Gold with 87.62 Ctw in Diamonds Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
French modernism Clip-Earrings. Beautiful and colorful pair, created in Paris France by the same
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1990s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Baroque Multi-Gemstone 18K Clip Earrings, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Peridot
By Chanel
Located in Honolulu, HI
crafted in 18K yellow gold and set with an array or Gemstones. The gems on the earrings are Aquamarine
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Late 20th Century French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Peridot, 18k Gold

Olive Tourmaline & Garnet French Clip Earrings in Rose and Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
garnets. French clip backs are included for added luxury and maximum comfort. The warm, rich colors are
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

Tsavorite, Yellow and White Diamond French Clip Earrings in 18K Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, and baguette cut white diamonds. They have posts and French clips so they nestle the earlobe
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Tsavorite, Diamon...

Golden Beryl and Morganite Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold with French Clip Backs
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These one-of-a-kind gemstone earrings feature a unique pairing of bright golden beryl and sparking
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Beryl, Morganite, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

1950s Oval Ruby Round Brilliant Diamond Flower Clip Earrings Yellow Gold French
Located in Lisbon, PT
A pair of oval mixed-cut ruby and round brilliant-cut diamond floral clip earrings in 18 karat
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Vintage 1950s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Henry Perichon Gilt Metal Jeweled Clip Earrings
By Henry Perichon
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Jewelry designer Henry Perichon (aka Henry) signed clip-on earrings. Gilt metal rounded
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Vintage 1960s French Medieval Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

French 1960 Mid Century Modern Earrings Brooch 18Kt Gold With 2.33 Ctw Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
Earrings and brooch suite made in France. Amazing retro modernist parure suite, created in Paris
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Vintage 1960s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...

17.17 Carats Total Amethyst Earrings in Yellow Gold with Omega French Clips
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
earrings can easily transition from day to evening wear. Finished with French omega clip backs for added
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage Pair of Red Coral Gold Button French Clip Earrings Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Coral Gemstone. French Clip backs. Marked: 750 (European standard for 18 Karat Gold). Hand crafted in
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20th Century Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Two-Toned Swiss and London Blue Topaz French Clip Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
! Measuring 3/4 inch in length, these large gemstone earrings have posts with omega French clip backs for
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Majestic Emerald diamond earring (clip) in 18k white gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Indulge in the breathtaking beauty of this pair of exquisite earrings, meticulously crafted with
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14k Golden Clip on Earrings with Diamonds and Pearl
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Make a statement with these stunning, classic, beautiful vintage 14k gold clip-on earrings with
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1990s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Cartier 1960s Precious Coral Diamond Circular Clip Earrings Yellow Gold Cased
By Cartier
Located in Lisbon, PT
Magnificent Pair of Cartier Corallium rubrum Precious Coral and Diamond Circular Clip Earrings in
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Vintage 1960s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Florentine Renaissance Clips Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold Ruby & Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
, Italy back in the 1930's. This beautiful clips-earrings has been crafted in solid yellow gold of 18
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Vintage 1930s Italian Renaissance Revival Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Gorgeous "Bulgary style" earrings featuring captivating blue cabochon sapphires and pear-shaped
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21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Cultured Pearl 1.10 Carat Diamond Platinum Clip-On Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and showcases each stone. Condition These impressive antique 1930s clip on earrings are fine quality
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Clip on Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire And Diamond Clip On Earrings are a stunning display
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20th Century French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pair Of Gold And Diamond Hoop Clip Earrings Circa 1974
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
earrings for both day and evening wear. Maker Van Cleef & Arpels Period Circa 1974 Origin French Gemstones
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Late 20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Jean Vendome 1970 Paris Rare Clip Earrings 18Kt White Gold Diamonds & Sphalerite
By Jean Vendome
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of clips-earrings designed by Jean Vendome (1930-2017). A rare sculptural pieces, created by
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Quartz, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hemmerle Munich Clips Earrings in 18kt Gold and Platinum with 3.12ctw Diamonds
By Hemmerle
Located in Miami, FL
Clips earrings designed by Hemmerle. Fabulous clips-on earrings, created in Munich Germany by the
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1990s German Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Cartier 1970 Clips-on Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold And Fluted Lapis Lazuli
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Clips-on earrings designed by Cartier. Fabulous pair of earrings, created by the French jewelry
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Paris Hoop Clip Earrings in 18Kt Gold 4.20Cts Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional pair of clips-earrings designed by Van Cleef & Arpels, Gorgeous pieces made in Paris
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chaumet Paris Clip On Earrings In 18Kt Gold With 5.64 Ctw Sapphires & Diamonds
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
Clip on earrings designed by Chaumet. Fabulous clip on earrings, created in Paris France by the
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18...

Chaumet Paris 1970 Rare Geometric Clip-on Earrings 18Kt Gold With Carved Lapis
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
Paris France by the house of Chaumet, back in the 1970. These very rare sculptural modernist clip-on
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Vintage 1960s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1982 Peretti Sculptural Tide Wave Clips On Earrings .925 Sterling
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
wavy clips-on earrings, created by Elsa Peretti at the Tiffany Studios, back in the 1982. These vintage
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Chaumet Paris Clips Earrings in 18Kt Gold with 2.34 Cts Rubies Sapphires Diamond
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning classical clips earrings clips designed by Chaumet. Classic pair made in Paris, France by
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

Verdura Milan Dots Clip Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold With Carved Translucent Agate
By Verdura
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of clip on earrings designed by Verdura. A fabulous pair of large clip-on earrings, created
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Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chaumet Paris Geometric Clip Earring 18Kt Gold with 2.80 Cts Diamonds and Rubies
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
, with very comfortable French omega backs for fastening clips. Pave set, with a selection of very fine
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Vintage 1980s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Modernist Enameled Clips-On Earrings 18Kt Gold With 3.42 Ctw Diamonds Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist clip on earrings with enamel. Very chic pair of ear clips, created in Italy back in the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Sculptural Tide Wave Clips Earrings in .925 Sterling
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
silver with high polished finish. Fitted with hinged French omega backs for fastening clips. They are
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Peridot and Amethyst Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold with French Backs
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wear, these earrings were handmade by our Master Jewelers in Los Angeles, with French omega clip backs
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Peridot, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris C De Cartier Huggies Clips Earrings 18Kt in Gold with VVS Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Huggies clips earrings designed by Cartier. A very modern pair, created in Paris France by the
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Early 2000s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Italian Modernist Clips Earrings In 18Kt Gold 5.68 Ctw Diamonds Sapphire Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ear clips with natural gemstones. Very beautiful and colorful pair of modernists ear
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold...

Angela Cummings Studios Geometric Clip Earrings 18Kt Gold with Inlaid Black Jade
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric dotted clip earrings designed by Angela Cummings. Very beautiful pair, created by Angela
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Jade, Pyrite, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kutchinsky 1970 Clip Earrings 18Kt Gold Platinum And 21.02 Ctw Diamonds & Rubies
By Kutchinsky
Located in Miami, FL
Convertible clip-on earrings designed by Kutchinsky. Gorgeous pair of convertible earrings
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Vintage 1970s English Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Fred of Paris Enamel Panther Clips Earrings 18kt Yellow Gold 3.56 Ctw in Diamond
By Fred Paris
Located in Miami, FL
Panther clips earrings designed by Fred of Paris. Beautiful pair of rounded panthers clip-on
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Modernist Sculptural Onyx Clip on Earrings in 18kt Yellow Gold 4.68 Cts Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural clips-on earrings with diamonds. Beautiful aerodynamic clip on earrings crafted with
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Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co 1978 Angela Cummings Jade Oval Clips Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of earrings designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. Beautiful pair of modernist clips
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Clip On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 8.93 Ctw Diamonds & Sapphires
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Gems set earrings designed by Bvlgari. Great pair of clips-on earrings, created in Milano Italy by
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Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow G...

Angela Cummings Studios 1983 Lotus Clip Earrings in 18Kt Gold with Nephrite Jade
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
Lotus clips earrings designed by Angela Cummings. Extremely rare pieces created in New York city
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1978 Angela Cummings Nephrite Oval Clips Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of earrings designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. Vintage pair of modernist clips on
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Vintage 1970s North American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French 18k Gold Earrings Citrine Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
color of the gemstones. The earrings equipped with a clip-on closure; posts can be added. These vintage
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Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Verdura Milan Free Forms Clip Earrings in 18kt Gold with Carved Blue Lace Agate
By Verdura
Located in Miami, FL
Free form pair of clip-earrings designed by Verdura. A very rare classic pair of clips earrings
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1990s Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Agate, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Roma Pyramid Clips Earrings In 18Kt Gold With 36 Ctw Carved Black Onyx
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
, created in Milano Italy by the jewelry house of Bvlgari. These pair of clips earrings are from the
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Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Clip On Earrings In 18Kt Gold With 11.72 Ctw In Diamonds And Emeralds
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Gems set earrings designed by Bvlgari. Outstanding and very rare pair of clips-on earrings
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Verdura Milan Clip Earrings in 18Kt Gold with 5.72 Cts Sapphires and Blue Agate
By Verdura
Located in Miami, FL
Free form pair of clip-earrings designed by Verdura. A beautiful pair of clips earrings, created
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Agate, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Tiffany Co. by Leo De Vroomen Pair of Enameled Clips Earrings 18kt Gold Hematite
Located in Miami, FL
York city. These clips-earrings has been carefully crafted with impeccable details in solid yellow gold
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Vintage 1980s American Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Marina B. Milan Clip Earrings In 18Kt Gold With 10.55 Ctw Hearts Shaped Topaz
By Marina B
Located in Miami, FL
Nice pair of clips-earrings designed by Marina B. (Bvlgari). Modern pieces made in Milan Italy by
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid Century 1950 Button Clip Earrings in 14kt Yellow Gold 86.84 Cts Angels Coral
Located in Miami, FL
Button clips-earrings from the post-war period. Beautiful and elegant pair of clips-earrings
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Vintage 1950s American Post-War Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Henry Dunay New York Knots Clip on Earrings in Faceted 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Henry Dunay
Located in Miami, FL
Clips earrings designed by Henry Dunay. Beautiful bold ear-clips, created at the atelier of Henry
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1990s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Quartz, Rose de France Amethyst and Diamond Earrings in 14K Rose Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
these floral gemstone earrings. The lighter of the amethyst shades is known as "Rose de France," which
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold...

French Earrings by Mouawad Platinum Sapphire Diamond Estate Jewelry
By Mouawad
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of French earrings by Mouawad Jewelry, made in platinum and featuring sapphire and diamond
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Early 2000s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

70's Chanel Runway Pearl Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
to bring out the gemstones. Made in France Coco Chanel 24k Gold Plated Width: 1.25in Length: 1.5in
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Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Crystal, Multi-gemstone, 24k Gold

70's Chanel Runway Pearl Earrings
70's Chanel Runway Pearl Earrings
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1950s/1960s Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond Cluster Earrings Platinum Gold French
Located in Lisbon, PT
Mid-Century Royal Blue oval sapphire and round brilliant-cut diamond cluster clip-on earrings in
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Vintage 1950s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Cartier 18ct Textured Yellow Gold and Diamond Vintage Ear Clips, circa 1960s
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
diamonds. Maker Cartier Period Circa 1960s Origin French made for export Gemstones 66 x round brilliant cut
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Vintage 1960s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

French 1950 Post War Retro Earrings 18Kt Gold and Platinum 1.08 Cts in Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful French pair of retro jeweled clips earrings Great sculptural pieces made in Paris
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Vintage 1950s French Post-War Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

French Suite of Earrings and Ring 18Kt Gold with 6.57 Cts Diamonds & Black Jade
Located in Miami, FL
French designer gem set suite of earrings and ring. Fabulous geometric suite designed as a
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst Cabochon and Rubellite Tourmaline Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These striking gemstone earrings feature beautiful royal purple amethyst cabochons and deep
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Amethyst, Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

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Gemstone French Clip Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of gemstone french clip earrings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 507 vintage editions and 157 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. contemporary and modern are consistently popular styles when it comes to gemstone french clip earrings. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Vaibhav Dhadda, Van Cleef & Arpels and Sarosi By Timeless Gems are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but diamond versions, from our inventory of 260, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. There are many cabochon, brilliant cut and mixed cut gemstone french clip earrings for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of gemstone french clip earrings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Gemstone French Clip Earrings?

On average, gemstone french clip earrings at 1stDibs sell for $6,438, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $1,046,250 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 Gemstone French Clip Earrings
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    French clip earrings are a type of earring with a specific backing. The design is typically characterized by an open wire clip with a hinge that swings shut to fit over the post and rest against the back of the earlobe. A benefit of the French clip is that it helps to keep earrings from bending or shifting during wear. Explore a large selection of French clip earrings on 1stDibs.