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Maija Neimanis Aquamarine Earrings Estate 22k 18k Yellow Gold Drops Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish Maija Neimanis aquamarine earrings crafted in 22k & 18k yellow gold. Cabochon aquamarines
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Star Earrings Handmade 22K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Star Earrings Handmade in 22K Yellow Gold. Signed Maya. With post and omega backs in 18k yellow
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marie Helene de Taillac Gemstone Briolette Bell Earrings 18k 22k Gold Amethyst
Located in McLeansville, NC
, Briolette Cut, Red Color Metal: 18k and 22k Yellow Gold (XRF tested) Weight: 5.6 Grams Closure: Hook Posts
Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Iolite, 22k Gold

Solid 22k -21k Gold Engraved Minimal Stud Earrings
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Custom listing. Elegant small 21k gold stud earrings with 18k posts. These go literally with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 22k -21k Gold Engraved Minimal Stud Earrings
Solid 22k -21k Gold Engraved Minimal Stud Earrings
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W 3.94 in D 0.79 in Dm 3.94 in L 3.94 in
Mallary Marks Briolette Aquamarine Tanzanite Earrings 22k 18k Gold Blue Stone
Located in McLeansville, NC
Carats, Oval Brilliant Cut, Purple Color, Heat Treatment Metal: 22k Yellow Gold (body), 18k Yellow Gold
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2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Jean Mahie Seventies 22k Gold Earrings
By Jean Mahie
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, by Jean Mahie. These 22k earrings are a wonderful example of Jean Mahie's work
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Vintage 1970s European Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1.65 Yellow Diamond 18k White & 22k Yellow Gold Drop Halo Earring
Located in San Francisco, CA
These stunning drop earrings feature four (4) Cushion shape Natural Yellow diamonds in a total
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21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

22k Gold, Pave Diamond, Ear Wire Hoop Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Paris & Lily, one-of-a-kind , 22K gold, handmade, half-round, pave diamond hoop earrings on 18K
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2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

Raw Gray Diamonds 22K-21K Gold Dangle Hoop Earrings
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Untitled II Earrings. Fun, diamond 21k solid gold dangle hoop earrings featuring gray raw diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

PHILIPPE SPENCER Pure 22K Gold & Amethyst Dangling Earrings
By PHILIPPE SPENCER
Located in Key West, FL
PHILIPPE SPENCER - Pure 22K Gold One-Of-A-Kind Dangling Statement Earrings with backless set 5.6 Ct
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, 22k Gold

Rubellite Tourmaline Cabochon 22k Gold Bezel Dangle Drop Earrings
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
gold bezel dangle earrings. Dangle earrings measure 1.07 inches in length. Contemporary, lightweight
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

PHILIPPE SPENCER Solid 22K Gold Graduating Hoop Dangling Earrings
By PHILIPPE SPENCER
Located in Key West, FL
PHILIPPE SPENCER - Solid 22K Gold Graduating Hoop Dangling Earrings. (18K Gold Post & Friction
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

22k Gold

Steven Battelle 2.6 Carat Emerald Drop Earrings 22K Gold
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A pair of lively 6x9 mm pear shaped faceted Zambian emeralds are gently suspended in a 22K settings
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 22k Gold

Lilly Fitzgerald Collectors Rainbow Moonstone 22k Yellow Gold Handmade Earrings
By Lilly Fitzgerald
Located in Dallas, TX
bezel-setting, dangling beneath hand-built 22k yellow gold accenting and 18k yellow gold ear wires
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Lalaounis Organo-Chic 22k Earrings
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 22k, by Lalaounis, Greece. Big and bold gold! These high-karat gold earrings by Ilias
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Vintage 1960s Greek Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal Evil Eye Stud in 18k White Gold with 22k Granulation Beads
By RIMA JEWELS
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold evil eye stud earring with dynamic opal cabochon and 22k gold granulated bead
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2010s American Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Archaic Greek Coins Diamonds 22k 21k Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Mystery of Time. Fun, asymmetrical diamond 21k solid gold dangle drop earrings featuring Archaic
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow ...

LARGE 22K Gold Turquoise Tourmaline Pearl & Diamond Chandelier Dangle Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
These magnificent and substantial pair of earrings are crafted in solid 22k yellow gold and feature
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21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 22k Gold

Gray 22K Gold Tahitian Pearl Dangle Drop Earrings Contemporary Design
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
hand fabricated. One-of-a-kind dangle drop earrings. ---22k gold ***I start out with 24K gold mixing
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Oriental Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, Yello...

Lapis Lazuli Diamond Solid 22K Gold Dangle Drop Contemporary Earrings
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Galaxy Dangle Drop Earrings. Elegant blue lapis cabochons with speckles of gold are set in 21 Karat
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, Brown Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, Gold...

Solid 22K -21K Gold Engraved Minimal Stud Earrings by AB Jewelry NYC
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Custom order. Elegant small 21k gold stud earrings with 18k posts. These go literally with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 22K -21K Gold Engraved Minimal Stud Earrings by AB Jewelry NYC
Solid 22K -21K Gold Engraved Minimal Stud Earrings by AB Jewelry NYC
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W 3.94 in D 0.79 in Dm 3.94 in L 3.94 in
Steven Battelle Rose Cut Colored Diamond Drop Earrings 22K Gold
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
fine "pasir" granulation and suspended below an 18K safety clasp ear wire (for proper tensioning) with
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

PHILIPPE SPENCER Pure 22K Gold & Green Tourmaline Dangling Drop Earrings
By PHILIPPE SPENCER
Located in Key West, FL
PHILIPPE SPENCER - Pure 22K Gold One-Of-A-Kind Dangling 4-Drop Statement Earrings with 2.08 Ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, 22k Gold

Steven Battelle 2.5 Carats Blue Sapphire 22K Gold Wire Earrings
By Contemporary
Located in Soquel, CA
Two lively buff-top irregular approximately 7 x 9 mm blue sapphires are surrounded by 22K gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold

PHILIPPE SPENCER Black Tourmaline Quartz 22K & 20K Gold Dangling Earrings
By PHILIPPE SPENCER
Located in Key West, FL
PHILIPPE SPENCER -Black Tourmaline Quartz Bezel Set in Pure 22K Gold, with Solid 20K Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, 22k Gold

Ultramarine Opal + Tanzanite Long 22k Gold Dangle Drop Earrings, Lola Brooks
Located in Dallas, TX
unusual rare gems into her signature-finished 18k and 22k gold designs. Lola finds herself challenging
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2010s American Artist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Tanzanite, Opal, 22k Gold, Mixed Metal, Yellow Gold, 18k...

Antique Javanese 22k Gold Conch Shaped Earrings, 10th-15th Century, Indonesia
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and remarkable pair of Javanese high karat gold (22k+) earrings in the form of a conch shell
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indonesian Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zolotas 22k Gold & Silver Center Large Hammered Finish Omega Back Cuff Earrings
By Zolotas
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 22k Yellow Gold w/ Sterling Silver Center & 18k Yellow Gold Backs Weight: 35.39
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

22k Gold, Silver

PHILIPPE SPENCER 7.3 Ct. Gold Citrines in 22K & 20K Gold Dangling Earrings
By PHILIPPE SPENCER
Located in Key West, FL
22K Gold with Solid 20K Gold Connection Links & Features. 18K Post Back & Friction Nut for durability
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 22k Gold

Natural Rough Diamond 22k Yellow Gold Triple Stone Stud Earrings, Petra Class
By Petra Class
Located in Dallas, TX
gold posts and backs. Each earring stamped and hallmarked 18k / 22k / PC About the Artist - Petra
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

PHILIPPE SPENCER Solid 22K Gold 5-Hoop Hand-Forged Dangling Earrings
By PHILIPPE SPENCER
Located in Key West, FL
PHILIPPE SPENCER - Solid 22K Gold 5-Hoop Hand & Anvil-Forged Dangling (3" Inch) Earrings. (18K Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold

Beau Soleil 18/22k Yellow Gold Pearl, Tourmaline, and Sapphire Drop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Beau Soleil Material: 18/22K yellow gold Weight: 2.42 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

PHILIPPE SPENCER - Pure 22K Gold Mixed-Gem Dangling Statement Earrings
By PHILIPPE SPENCER
Located in Key West, FL
PHILIPPE SPENCER - Pure 22K Gold Mixed-Gem One-Of-A-Kind Dangling Statement Earrings. (2) Round
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Garnet, Quartz, Tourmaline, 22k Gold

Turquoise Tourmaline Crystals 22k-21k Gold Handmade Dangle Drop Organic Earrings
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Birds, dangle drop earrings. Turquoise, moonstone, tourmaline crystals, opal, and tanzanite are set
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, Tanzanite, Opal, Moonsto...

Oceanic Boulder Opal Colombian Emerald 22k Gold Drop Earrings, Lola Brooks, 2022
Located in Dallas, TX
unusual rare gems into her signature-finished 18k and 22k gold designs. Lola finds herself challenging
Category

2010s American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Opal, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

PHILIPPE SPENCER 22K & 20K Gold with 7.97 Ct. Sapphire Statement Earrings
By PHILIPPE SPENCER
Located in Key West, FL
is set in Pure 22K Gold with Solid 20K Gold Connection Links. 18K Post Back & Friction Nut for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold

22K Gold Diamond Ruby and Enamel Flower Hoop Reversible Earrings by AGARO
By Agaro Jewels
Located in New York, NY
the hoop alone. With these 22 carat gold hoop earrings, you'll carry a piece of history and culture
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Hoop Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, 18k Gold

Steven Battelle 12.4 Carats Pink Tourmaline Cabochon 22K Gold Drop Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
gold design. 18K Safety clasp wire closures for strength and security.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, 22k Gold

Steven Battelle 6.6 Carats Cabochon Apatite Ornate Wire 22K Gold Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
" granulation in this ancient-inspired Steven Battelle design. Safety wires are 18K for strength and tensioning.
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Apatite, Gold, 22k Gold

9.3 Carat Yellow Diamonds 21-22k Gold Chandelier Drop Earrings Wedding Jewelry
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
occasions or as wedding jewelry. -21k gold, 18k ear posts, 14k gold handmade backs * I always start with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Chandelier Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Y...

Steven Battelle 1.6 Carat Blue Sapphire 22K Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
surrounded by fine "pasir" granulations in 22K gold. Ear wires are 18K for strength and durability with
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold

Dangle Wire Hook Earrings with Baroque Freshwater Pearls and 22K Gold Beads
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
We've had these ornate openwork 22 karat gold beads kicking around the store for ages. They're
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yello...

Fancy Color Diamonds 21-22k Gold Dangle Lever-Back Earrings Wedding Jewelry
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
day or special occasions. -21k gold, 18k gold ear posts and handmade backs * I always start with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Pink Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yel...

PHILIPPE SPENCER 7.45 Ct. Blue Topaz in 22K & 20K Gold Dangling Earrings
By PHILIPPE SPENCER
Located in Key West, FL
backless Pure 22K Gold with Solid 20K Gold Connection Links & Features. 18K Post Back & Friction Nut for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Topaz, Gold, 22k Gold

PHILIPPE SPENCER Blue Topaz and Aquamarine in 22K & 20K Gold Dangling Earrings
By PHILIPPE SPENCER
Located in Key West, FL
Aquamarine Dangling Statement Earrings. Blue Topaz set in backless Pure 22K Gold with Solid 20K Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 22k Gold

22K Gold Handmade Emerald and Floral Enamel Round Stud Earrings by Agaro Jewels
By Agaro Jewels
Located in New York, NY
crafted these stud earrings with detailed enameling on hand wrought 22K gold. Authentic with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Denise Roberge Solid 22K Yellow Gold Textured Ancient Coin Clip On Earrings
By Denise Roberge
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 22K Solid Yellow Gold w/ 18K Gold Backings Weight: 20.45 Grams Backing: Clip-On Omega
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21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22K Gold Blue Sapphire and Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Earrings Handmade by AGARO
By Agaro Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our modern interpretation of the traditional Chand Bali earrings—the 22K Gold Handmade
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18K Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
Lovely, delicate 18K gold drop dangle earrings on a French wire for pierced ears. Pear-shaped drop
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Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

18K Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
18K Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
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Victorian Coral 18k Gold Tassel Earrings, circa 1870
Located in St. Catharines, ON
These gorgeous Victorian coral and gold earrings, circa 1870 are designed as 18k gold spheres with
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Antique 1870s American Victorian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Gold, 22k Gold

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

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Silver, ...

18K Gold Indian Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of 18K gold South Indian dangle drop earrings hand-tooled testured design using the lost wax
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Mid-20th Century Indian Dangle Earrings

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18k Gold

18K Gold Indian Dangle Drop Earrings
18K Gold Indian Dangle Drop Earrings
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Sterling Skeleton with Hand Hammered Jewels in 20k and 22k Gold
By RIMA JEWELS
Located in New York, NY
RIMA JEWELS hand carved skeleton single earring in sterling silver is composed of 16 moving parts
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2010s American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver

Rosecut Aquamarine, Diamond and 18K Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
diamond at the top. 18K gold wire for pierced ears. Dress up or down, very versatile. The fine jewelry
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Retro 18K Rose Gold Swirl Motif Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Houston, TX
Retro 18K rose gold swirl motif earrings with double arrow drops and diamonds set in white gold
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Aquamarine and 18K Gold Dangle Chandelier Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
, faceted aquamarines in between. 18K gold for pierced ears. Aquamarines total 20.46 carats. The fine
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Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, 14k Gold

Stunning 18k Yellow Gold Round Earring
Located in רמת גן, IL
stunning 22K yellow gold. This high karat gold not only exudes warmth but also boasts a deep, rich color
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2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

Single 18K Gold Stud Figurine Asymmetrical Earring Minimalist Modern Sculpture
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
earring in 18k Gold. Created for a modern woman. Show your sense of humor with this comfortable
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

22k Gold Handmade 2.3 Carat Mandarin Garnet Floral Enamel Studs by Agaro Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Mughal ateliers, have created these beautiful earrings with detailed enameling on hand wrought 22K gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Bochic “Orient” Multi Color Sapphire & South Sea Pearl Earrings 18K Gold&Silver
Located in New York, NY
brilliant - 1 carats South Sea white pearls, silver tone Set in 18K Gold & Silver The earrings from the
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

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

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Gold Earrings 18k 22k For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate gold earrings 18k 22k for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and 22k Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a gold earrings 18k 22k may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic gold earrings 18k 22k over the years, but those made by Petra Class, AB Jewelry NYC and Devta Doolan are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A gold earrings 18k 22k can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 143, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and pear cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a gold earrings 18k 22k, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Gold Earrings 18k 22k?

On average, a gold earrings 18k 22k at 1stDibs sells for $3,817, while they’re typically $320 on the low end and $699,000 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 Gold Earrings 18k 22k
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    Yes, 18-karat gold can be good for earrings. Because it is an alloy, 18-karat gold is more durable and scratch-resistant than pure 24-karat gold. You can find 18-karat gold in rich warm yellow, cooler white with warm undertones and light pink rose. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of gold earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The difference between 14K and 18K white gold stud earrings comes down to the content of the precious metal alloy. Stud earrings made of 14-karat white gold are 58.3% gold and 41.7% base metal, while 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. As a result, 14-karat white gold tends to be stronger and more resistant to scratching, and 18-karat gold will have a more noticeable warm-glowing yellow tinge. On 1stDibs, shop a range of white gold stud earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, 14k gold can be good for earrings. The precious metal is rich in color, making it an appealing choice for jewelry. It is also durable and reasonably priced compared to 18-karat gold. The biggest downside to 14-karat gold earrings is that they contain a larger percentage of base metals than 18-karat and may be more likely to cause sensitivity reactions in some people as a result. Explore a large selection of gold earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    Yes, 14-karat gold earrings can be good. One of the biggest benefits of 14-karat gold is that the base metal content provides added strength, helping earrings resist scratching and damage. The downside to 14-karat gold is that its color often isn't as rich as purer alloys like 18- and 22-karat gold. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of gold earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    Yes, 14K gold is okay for earrings. In fact, many people opt for earrings crafted out of 14-karat gold. This type of gold is 53.8% pure gold and 41.7% alloy. The high content of base metals makes 14-karat gold strong enough to resist scratches, so earrings made from the precious metal can hold up to the effects of daily wear. Shop a diverse assortment of 14-karat gold earrings on 1stDibs.