Scallop Shell Earrings
Vintage Angela Cummings Tiffany & Co. Gold Scallop Shell Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and 5/8 inches wide
Hallmarks: 1981 T & Co. 18K
A pair of Tiffany & Co. 18k gold scallop shell
Category
Vintage 1980s Stud Earrings
Materials
Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Scallop Shell Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Gold depicts a marine theme for these earrings. A scallop shell is formed with a base of polished
Category
2010s American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Scalloped Shell White Opal Pink Tourmaline 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the scalloped shells of the ocean,cacholong is carved to illustrate these. Detailing
Category
2010s American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Tourmaline, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Scallop Akoya Pearl Drop Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
includes ridges on the spire for depth and texture on the outer body of the shell. The earrings measure
Category
Early 2000s American Dangle Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 18 Carat Gold Small Shell Earrings
Located in London, GB
These teeny scallop shell stud earrings are cast in solid 18 Carat gold and finished by hand, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Stud Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Peridot Blue Topaz Diamond Gold Shell Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
diamonds. Finely sculpted scallop shells complete the composition. The hand fabricated 18k yellow gold
Category
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 14K Gold Shell Earrings w Pearls by Sloan & Co. French Screw Back Style
By Sloan & Company
Located in Danvers, MA
pierced style earrings, if desired.
Each earring features a sizable, well detailed scallop shell in 14K
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Carved Glass Fruit Salad Tri Color Shell Earclips
Located in New York, NY
glass carved and ribbed scallop shell cabocheons set in gilt plate metal with crystal rhinestone accents
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Anglo-Indian Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
The Amphitrite Sapphire Drop Earrings - Silver
By LeBlanc Jewellery
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
of Venus’s scallop shell in The Birth of Venus. The fan is held in a cluster of marquise blue spinels
Category
2010s European Romantic Drop Earrings
Materials
Sapphire, Silver
The Amphitrite Sapphire Drop Earrings - 18kt White Gold
By LeBlanc Jewellery
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
of Venus’s scallop shell in The Birth of Venus. The fan is held in a cluster of marquise blue spinels
Category
2010s European Romantic Drop Earrings
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Retro Diamonds 14 Carat Yellow Gold Whirlwind Earrings
Located in Paris, FR
gold, 585/1000th (scallop shell hallmark) and platinum 850/1000th (mascaron hallmark)
Although we take
Category
Vintage 1950s French Retro Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
The Amphitrite Sapphire Drop Earrings - 10kt White Gold
By LeBlanc Jewellery
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
of Venus’s scallop shell in The Birth of Venus. The fan is held in a cluster of marquise blue spinels
Category
2010s European Romantic Drop Earrings
Materials
Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold
Alfred Philippe for Trifari Aquamarine Retro Earclips
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
aquamarine faceted stones set into a round retro scalloped shell setting. Excellent Condition.
Clip back
Category
Vintage 1930s American Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
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Vintage Bark Cabochon Garnet Earrings 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A pair of Vintage Bark Cabochon Earrings. Timeless modernist design topped with a gorgeous garnet glass cabochon. A timeless finishing touch.
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Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamond Drop Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
These Earrings by Tiffany & Co are from their Elsa Peretti Collection. They feature pear and round brilliant cut diamonds. Accompanied by a Tiffany & Co Box.
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Tiffany & Co .95 Carat Diamond Platinum Rose Gold Heart Lock Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co Enchant diamond heart lock pendant necklace in platinum with 18k rose gold lock center and 195 round brilliant cut diamonds. 16 inch 18k white gold chain.
195 round bri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Cartier 1960 Organic Brooch In Textured 18Kt Yellow Gold With One Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A textured brooch designed by Cartier.
Very beautiful brooch, created in New York city by George Schuler for the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 1950-1960. This modernist fold...
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches
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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Panthere de Cartier Black Enamel Dome Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Chic Cartier pinky ring. Highly Polished Dome with black enamel Leopard marks on a diagonal. Made in France with French Hallmarks. Size 5.25. Very chic - Ooh la la!
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Vintage 1980s French Modernist Dome Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Belle Époque Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque diamond tiara, to the centre three diamond-set clusters with diamond-set foliate decorations and one large diamond-set cluster on each side, all within a waved frame o...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
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Diamond, Platinum
Heart garnet ring. 14k Gold Heart Eternity Ring with Heart Garnets!
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold heart Eternity ring with heart natural garnets. January birthstone.
Heart eternity ring band. Valentines gift jewelry. Full circle of hearts.
Weight: 2.2 g. (depen...
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2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Materials
Garnet, 14k Gold
Stunning Victorian Old-Cut Diamond Fringe Tiara Convertible to Necklace Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique diamond tiara convertible to a necklace, c.1880s, the tiara designed as a relatively short compact fringe which almost gives the impression of a bandeau style tiar...
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Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Late Georgian Aquamarine and Gold Parure
Located in London, GB
A late Georgian gold aquamarine parure of a necklace, a pair of drop earrings, a bodice brooch, a brooch, a hair ornament and a stick pin, the collar necklace with graduating oval-cu...
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Antique Early 19th Century British George III Drop Earrings
Materials
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Double Fan Motif Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
This retro 1950's design is exceptional. Wonderful details and finish with a delicate lacy edge. 1 1/8 inches in length. This Tiffany & Co. design is rarely available.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
14k Gold
14 Karat Gold Earrings Studs with Rubies and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 karat gold earrings studs with genuine rubies and diamonds. Removable Jacket Stud Earrings. July birthstone.
Different way wearable earrings studs: you can wear as solitaire rub...
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2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Red Enamel Snake Ring Diamond in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring is a vibrant piece of jewelry, beautifully crafted in 18 karat rose gold. It features an elegant design that incorporates the rich warmth of the gold with the bright, fresh...
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2010s Hong Kong Modernist Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Enamel, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Russian Imperial-era Micro-Mosaic Gold Pin/Pendant, Nicholls & Plinke, 1880s
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Russian pin/pendant from the Romanov era, period of Tsar Alexander III, depicting a Roman ruin, this 19th century Italian micro-mosaic memento of a Grand Tour, was mounted as a gold ...
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Antique 1880s Russian Classical Roman Brooches
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14k Gold, Gold
Vintage Victorian Revival Diamond and Black Enamel Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Victorian Revival Diamond and Black Enamel Gold Cluster Ring. Hand set with Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.74tcw. The central black enamel adds a hint of rich...
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Cluster Rings
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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1910 Soloviev Russian Sapphire Diamond Gold Pin, St. Petersburg
By Vladimir Soloviev
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Rare Russian pin from the Romanov era, period of Tsar Nicholas II designed as a gold lover's knot, each loop set with a sapphire and diamond trefoil, its tapered stem set with rose d...
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Brooches
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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Garnet and Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Garnet and Diamond Stud Earrings from the 1980's. Large square cut deep garnets are set into a squared base with 4 diamond accents in corners, all set in 18k gold.
Heavy quality con...
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Vintage 1980s American Stud Earrings
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Susan Lister Locke Tanzanite and Diamond Scallop Shell Earrings in 18kt Gold
By Susan Lister Locke
Located in Nantucket, MA
Eye-catching Tanzanite drops suspend stylishly from our iconic 18kt Gold Nantucket scallop shells
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
W 0.48 in D 0.36 in L 0.87 in
Susan Lister Locke 0.40 Carat Diamond Scallop Shell Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By Susan Lister Locke
Located in Nantucket, MA
A gift from the sea to wear on any occasion. Available in two sizes, these iconic Nantucket scallop
Category
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Susan Lister Locke 0.56 Carat Diamond Scallop Shell Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By Susan Lister Locke
Located in Nantucket, MA
A gift from the sea to wear on any occasion. Available in two sizes, these iconic Nantucket scallop
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2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Susan Lister Locke Aquamarine and Scallop Shell with Diamonds Earrings
By Susan Lister Locke
Located in Nantucket, MA
Octagonal Faceted Aquamarines suspend stylishly from our iconic 18kt Gold Nantucket scallop shells
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Susan Lister Locke Scallop Shell Drop Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By Susan Lister Locke
Located in Nantucket, MA
These delicate and detailed 18 Karat Gold Scallop Shell drop earrings make a lovely gift for you or
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Diana Kim England Gold Scallop Shell, Sea Star, Akoya Pearl and Diamond Earrings
By Diana Kim England
Located in Red Hook, NY
of the shell. When a scallop shell is worn with the shell's ridges fanning out it can be preferred
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Venyx 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Black Rhodium Lady V Shell Drop Earrings
By Venyx World
Located in London, GB
18tk Yellow Gold approx. 7.60gr, Black Rhodium and 24 Diamonds 0.19ct
The simple scallop shell
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
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Diamond, 18k Gold
0.15ctw Diamond Seashell Stud Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
earrings. Crafted in warm 14K yellow gold, each blissful earring showcases a grooved shell shimmering with
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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Venyx 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Black Rhodium Naida Dangle Drop Earrings
By Venyx World
Located in London, GB
18k White Gold approx. 10gr, Black Rhodium and 76 Diamonds 0.71ct
The simple scallop shell design
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
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Diamond, 18k Gold
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H 1.58 in W 0.52 in
Susan Lister Locke Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Heart of the Sea Earrings
By Susan Lister Locke
Located in Nantucket, MA
Brazilian Paraiba Tourmalines and Diamonds set in 18kt Gold—forming scallops, shells, waves and
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold
Venyx 18 Karat Gold Diamond Sapphire Colored Stone Rainbow Lady V Earrings
By Venyx World
Located in London, GB
Tsavorites 0.02ct and 2 Orange Sapphires 0.02ct
The simple scallop shell design of the Lady V has been seen
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
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H 0.48 in W 0.71 in
Susan Lister Locke 26" Freshwater Pearl & Apatite Bead Necklace, 18K Gold Shells
By Susan Lister Locke
Located in Nantucket, MA
. Finished with an 18 Karat Gold clasp. Match up with the Susan Lister Locke Scallop Shell Drop Earrings in
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
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Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
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Venyx 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Black Rhodium Lady V Shell Drop Earrings
By Venyx World
Located in London, GB
18k Yellow Gold approx. 7.60gr, Black Rhodium and 24 Diamonds 0.19ct
The simple scallop shell
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
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Diamond, 18k Gold
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H 0.87 in W 0.48 in
Plain Gold Scallop Shell Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by nature, this lovely pair of Scalloped Shell Earrings with texture finish is made in
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2010s American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Valentin Magro Yellow Gold Diamond Scalloped Shell Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Valentin Magro Yellow Gold Diamond Scalloped Shell Earrings play with shape. These gold and diamond
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2010s American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Scallop Shell Gold Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Scalloped Shell with Texture
Plain Gold Earrings (Larger Size also available)
18K Yellow Gold
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2010s American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Gold Tone Scallop Shell Clip-On Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche vintage gold tone clip-on earrings featuring a scallop shell
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20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
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Gilt Metal
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H 0.87 in W 1.23 in
1950s Gold Shell Diamond Earrings
Located in Toronto, ON
1950’s customized gold shell and diamond Earrings. Each of scallop shell form, possibly originally
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Mid-20th Century More Earrings
Pique Earrings of Tortoise Shell, Gold and Silver
Located in Stamford, CT
Intricate and rambling flowers and vines are incised into natural tortoise shell which was shaped
9 Carat Yellow Gold Shell Oval Cameo Earrings Circa 1900s
Located in Hamilton, AU
Carefully crafted in 9 carat carat yellow gold are these darling shell cameo earrings, circa 1900s
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20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Stud Earrings
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Gorgeous Yves Saint Laurent Fish Earrings. 1990's.
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in University City, MO
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent long dangle earrings each adorned with a scallop
shell from which a
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1990s French Romantic Dangle Earrings
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Base Metal
1980s Carved Citrine Ruby Peridot Diamond Six-Pointed Star Earrings
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
resemble scallop shells are coupled with trillion rubies and brilliant round diamonds, 1.20 carats in total
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Vintage 1980s Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Ruby, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Mid-20th Century Coral, Diamond and Gold Earrings, Paris
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
moon-shaped sections. The alternating diamond and coral scallop shell sections create an 'around the
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Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
W 0.63 in Dm 1.25 in L 1.25 in
Van Cleef & Arpels 1.50 CTW Diamond 18 Karat Gold Vintage Drop Ear-Clip Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ear-clips are designed as two scalloped shell forms connected via gold disc
Drops articulate and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aquamarine Sapphire Gold Scalloped Shell Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
These scalloped shell earrings are made in 18kt yellow gold, they feature pave set light blue
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Early 2000s American Clip-on Earrings
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Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Scallop Shell Vintage Earrings in 18K Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dallas, TX
Van Cleef & Arpels dazzling vintage scallop shell-shape earrings showcasing approximately 3 carats
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Late 20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co Earrings Sterling Silver Shell Scalloped Design Clip on
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
silver.
The large earrings feature a scalloped 'shell' like design. The earrings make a bold statement
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
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Silver, Sterling Silver
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W 1 in L 1.18 in
Miriam Haskell Glass Sea Shell Earrings. 1960's.
By Miriam Haskell
Located in University City, MO
Incredibly romantic Miriam Haskell sea shell earrings of fluted frosted glass
scallops decorated
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Vintage 1960s American Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
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Crystal, Base Metal
Large Shell Earrings Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry Round
Located in Torrance, CA
earrings feature a scalloped shell style design. Larger in scale the earrings measure 1 inch diameter and
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
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14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 19th Century Natural Pearl Stud Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears.
Pair of ear studs in 18 karats rose gold.
Each represents a scallop shell
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Stud Earrings
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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Georg Jensen Sterling Scallop Shell Brooch and Earrings, circa 1940
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toronto, ON
Georg Jensen Sterling Scallop Shell Brooch and Earrings, C.1940. Each of shell scallop form
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Lovely 1950's Ruby Red Rhinestone Encrusted Clip On Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
These 1950's clip on earrings look like the booty from a treasure chest...rubies, pearls, emeralds
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Clip-on Earrings
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Gilt Metal
Pair of Diamond and Pearl Shell Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of diamond and pearl shell earrings, each shell millegrain set with graduated round
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2010s British Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Venyx 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Black Rhodium Lady V Shell Drop Earrings
By Venyx World
Located in London, GB
18k Yellow Gold approx. 7.60gr, Black Rhodium and 24 Diamonds 0.19ct
The simple scallop shell
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18kt Gold Shell Earclips
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Realistically designed as scallop shells, highly textured, the perfect earring for every day
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Late 20th Century American Clip-on Earrings
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18k Gold
Baroque Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant Earrings
Located in Vail, CO
diameter, suspended from scallop shell motif tops with tapered column-style links in 18k yellow gold. Clip
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Earrings
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Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Scallop Shell Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of scallop shell earrings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using 18k Gold, Gold and Yellow Gold. Find a collection of 2 vintage versions or 13 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of scallop shell earrings bearing Contemporary hallmarks are very popular. Valentin Magro, Susan Lister Locke and Diana Kim England each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Diamond versions from the 7 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. There are many brilliant cut, round cut and octagon cut scallop shell earrings for sale. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of scallop shell earrings, as most of the options available are for women.
How Much are Scallop Shell Earrings?
On average, scallop shell earrings at 1stDibs sell for $5,035, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $14,240 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.
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