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Exotic South Sea Pearls Ear Clips with 7.78 Carats Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Exotic South Sea Pearls Ear clips (pearl mm size - 13mm) with 7.78 cts diamonds Wrapped in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Exotic South Sea Pearls Ear Clips with 7.78 Carats Diamonds
Exotic South Sea Pearls Ear Clips with 7.78 Carats Diamonds
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W 0.99 in Dm 0.52 in L 0.99 in
4.05 Carat Diamond and Golden South Sea Pearl Ear Clips with Removable Tassel
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Golden south sea cultured pearls measuring 14mm, set with 110 round diamonds weighing 3.15 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Verdura White And Black South Sea Pearl Diamond Ear Clips
By Verdura
Located in New York, NY
A pair of diamond, white & grayish South sea pearl earrings, signed Verdura. Circa 1990s Pearl
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1990s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

Impressive Large Black & White South Sea Pearl Diamond Platinum Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
a natural black and white south sea pearl measuring approximately 16 millimeters each. Both pearls
Category

1990s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

18kt South Sea Pearl & Diamond Earings
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Pair of 18kt Yellow & White Gold Earings, each set with a South Sea Pearl measuring
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Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt South Sea Pearl & Diamond Earings
18kt South Sea Pearl & Diamond Earings
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H 1.25 in W 1.15 in D 0.75 in
Golden South Sea Cultured Pearl Diamond Gold Ear Clips.
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Ear clips set with 82 round diamonds weighing approximately 3.50 carats, and 2 south sea natural
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Early 2000s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold

Large Diamond South Sea Pearl Platinum Flower Clip on Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
12.5 mm South pearls, high luster & pinkish silver undertones.  flanked by a cluster of round-cut
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Vintage 1980s American Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

Ella Gafter South Sea Pearl Diamond Clip on Crescent Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This pair of South Sea pearl and diamond earrings features two splendid large South Sea pearls of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Marianne Ostier South Sea Peal Diamond Platinum Ear Clips
By Marianne Ostier
Located in New York, NY
perfectly matching large lustrous smooth white South Sea pearls sitting on top of 6 beautiful white bright
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Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Extra Fine South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Flower Clip Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fantastic and large pair of matching 15mm South Sea pearls feature on these floral earrings. They
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21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Denise Roberge 22K Yellow Gold 13mm White South Sea Pearl Clip On Earrings
By Denise Roberge
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Genuine Cultured South Sea Pearls - Round Shape - White Color - Great Luster
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21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ella Gafter South Sea Pearl Diamond Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This pair of pearl and diamond earrings features two splendid South Sea pearls of 15.5mm diameter
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Ella Gafter South Sea Pearl Diamond Earrings
Ella Gafter South Sea Pearl Diamond Earrings
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W 1.5 in L 1.5 in
Ella Gafter Emerald Diamond South Sea Pearl Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
carats of oval cut faceted emeralds. The tops attach 2 South Sea pearls of 16.2mm diameter. 1.62 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White...

Ella Gafter South Sea Pearl Pink Diamond Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl and pink diamond earrings feature two splendid South Sea pearls of 16.5mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tallarico, White Gold South Sea Pearl and Diamond Earrings
By Tallarico
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of white gold south sea pearl and diamond ear clips, signed Tallarico. Made in 18 karat white
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Vintage 1980s American Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum South Sea Pearl and 4.23 Carat Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Elegant South Sea pearl earrings in platinum with round brilliant diamonds. Collapsible posts
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Early 2000s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Stefan Hafner Diamond South Sea Pearl 18k Gold Floral Earrings
By Stephan Hafner
Located in Miami, FL
12mm High Luster South Sea Pearls of a beautiful soft silvertone and fine quality.  Surrounding each
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

South Sea and Mother of Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
of mother of pearl and 2 carats of south sea pearls. Clip-backs bring the ear to the earring, which
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2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea and Mother of Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
South Sea and Mother of Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
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W 0.84 in D 0.95 in L 0.95 in
Retro Fabulous South Sea Pearl Diamond 18 KT Bow Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
as favorite Centrally set with two well matched South Sea Pearls of white body with silvery overtone
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Vintage 1940s European Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold

Roberto Casarin, Cultured South Sea Pearl and Diamond Flower Earrings
By Roberto Casarin
Located in Chicago, IL
cultured South Sea pearls measuring 11.45 mm surrounded by pave set top quality round brilliant cut diamond
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Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Floral 18 K yellow Gold golden South Sea Pearl Diamond earrings
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
cm in diameter. Designed as a flower featuring South Sea Pearls and Diammonds. At the center of each
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ella Gafter Art Déco style South Sea Pearl Crystal Diamond Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl and diamond earrings feature two splendid South Sea pearls of 15.5mm diameter
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold,...

Angela Cummings for Assael Diamond Pearl Ear Clips
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
Angela Cummings for Assael diamond pearl ear clips Round-cut diamonds of approximately 6 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Adria Haume 18 Karat Gold Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Carved Sapphire Earrings
By Adria de Haume
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18k white gold earrings, set with diamonds, two south sea pearls, and heart-shaped carved
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Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Italian Cocktail Cluster Earrings in 18Kt Gold South Seas Pearls & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Classic cluster earrings with South Sea Pearls. Gorgeous Italian designers pair of gem set
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1990s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angela Cummings for Assael Diamond Pearl Drop Ear Clips
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
Angela Cummings for Assael diamond pearl drop ear clips Round-cut diamonds of approximately 5
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21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

22.00 Carat Diamond South Sea Pearl Gold Flower Earrings and Pin Set
Located in New York, NY
VVS The earrings weigh 29.8 Grams The earrings pearls are 12.2MM South Sea The earrings are 1.25" Wide
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Go...

Angela Cummings for Assael Criss Cross Pearl Diamond Ear Clips
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
Angela Cummings for Assael "Criss Cross" pearl diamond ear clips Full-cut diamonds of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

South Sea Baroque Pearl 3.0 CT Diamond Leaf Unique Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
past master in a group of fantastic leaves toppingtwo large South Sea Pearls, solid 18 KT white gold
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Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Australian Pearl 0.50 Carat White Diamond Onyx Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Earrings have also Onyx and 44.00 Carats of Australian Pearls. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears
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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond, 14k...

Pearl Clip Earrings 18 Carat White Gold Set with Diamonds circa 1960
Located in Paris, FR
non-pierced ears with a flower motif, the heart of which is an 11 mm South Sea cultured pearl
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Vintage 1960s French Romantic Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Emerald Pearl Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The emerald and South Sea pearl earrings feature a flower design on the ear with 7.21 carats of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Sapphire Pearl Diamond Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
faceted orange sapphires. The tops suspend 2 South Sea pearls of 15mm diameter. 0.35 carats of round
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Whit...

Ella Gafter Lavender Sapphire Pearl Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The lavender sapphire and South Sea pearl earrings features a flower design on the ear with 6.90
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold...

Ella Gafter Blue Sapphire Pearl Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The blue sapphire and South Sea pearl earrings feature a symmetrical design on the ear with 8.90
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire,...

Ella Gafter Blue Sapphire Pearl Earrings
Ella Gafter Blue Sapphire Pearl Earrings
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W 0.75 in L 1 in
Ella Gafter Golden Pearl Sapphire Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
the ear (approximately 7 carats). The tops attach 2 golden South Sea pearls of intense color (14mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Sapphir...

Ella Gafter Golden Pearl Diamond Bow Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
diamonds. The untreated South Sea pearls display a lovely nacre and their natural color and luster have
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Blue Sapphire Pearl Diamond Flower Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The blue sapphire and South Sea pearl earrings feature a flower design on the ear with 7.60 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold,...

South Sea Pearl 0.95cts Diamond White Gold Classic Clip on Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These glamorous jumbo South sea pearls earrings are in solid 14K white gold.  South Sea Pearls
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

Vintage Diamond South Sea Pearl Flower 18K White Gold , Clip on / Collapsible
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Diamond South Sea Pearl Flower 18K White Gold , Clip on / Collapsible post Beautiful estate
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Early 20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

French Retro Period Platinum, Pearl, and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Brisbane, QLD
An exceptional pair of platinum, diamond and South Sea Pearl Retro period clip earrings. The ear
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Ella Gafter Diamond Bird Earcuff
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
with a fancy color yellow diamond. The ear cuff is perched on a splendid South Sea pearl of 17.5mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Diamond Bird Earcuff
Ella Gafter Diamond Bird Earcuff
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H 2.75 in
1950 ca 6.50 Ct Diamond 15.50 mm South Sea Pearl Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
sparkle throughout excellent sheen to the pearls Made as clip on for pierced ears, they stand on
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Vintage 1950s European Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Cellini Jewelers Platinum Leaf Earrings 5.03 Carat Diamonds and South Sea Pearls
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Tapered Baguette Cut and Round Brilliant Diamonds. The earrings center 11.5 mm South Sea Pearls. The
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1990s Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

Denise Roberge 22k Yellow Gold White South Sea Pearl Necklace & Earring Set
By Denise Roberge
Located in beverly hills, CA
South Sea pearls. The pearls range in size from 11.5 mm to 16.2 mm and boast excellent luster while
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20th Century American Modernist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

Cellini 18 Karat Gold, 4.59 Carat Diamond and South Sea Pearls Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds. A South Sea Pearl sits at the center of the earring, and 2 more South Sea Pearls dangle from the
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1990s Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cellini Jewelers 18KT Yellow Gold South Sea Pearl and .88 Carat Diamond Earrings
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
. The drop part of the earrings are set with 13mm south Sea pearls. The earrings measure 1-5/8" x 1
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Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Assael Coral Diamond Earrings Tahitian South Sea Pearls Estate 18k White Gold
By Assael
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of estate Assael angel skin coral, diamond & Tahitian South Sea pearl earrings crafted
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Pearl Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. These Earrings have Pearls. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can change the closure
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl,...

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Pearl Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Pearls. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can change the closure and make any of our
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl,...

Art Deco Style White Brilliant Cut Diamond Pearl White Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 42.50 Carats of Indonesian Sea Pearls. All
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold...

Denise Roberge 22k Yellow Gold Black Tahitian Pearl Necklace & Earring Set
By Denise Roberge
Located in beverly hills, CA
below the pearls. The earrings measure 0.93" in length and have clip on backs allowing them to be worn
Category

Late 20th Century American Modernist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Enamel Pearl Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Pearls and Enamel. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can change the closure and make
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond,...

3.30 Carat White Diamond Emerald Ruby Aquamarine Pearl White Gold Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Indonesian Pearls. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can change the closure and make any of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sout...

Picchiotti Dangle Drop Pearls Earrings 18Kt Gold 4.07 Ctw Diamonds And Emeralds
By Picchiotti
Located in Miami, FL
total of 0.72 carats. Pearls: Mounted at the ends, with 2 South Seas pear drop white pearls of 11.1mm
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18...

Mouawad Diamond Pearl White Gold Suite
By Mouawad
Located in New York, NY
gold. This suite features illustrious south sea pearls throughout, accented with oval, round and
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Vintage 1980s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Rocaille-Style Pearl Diamond Fringe Necklace Earrings Suite
Located in New York, NY
Rocaille-Style necklace and on-the-ear clips with diamonds suspending South Sea pearls. This demi-parure
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Vintage 1980s French Baroque Revival Link Necklaces

Materials

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

Mabe Pearl and Diamond White Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, blister pearls, cultured in South Sea molluscs. The upper border of each earring reflects the iconic
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, White Gold

Mabe Pearl and Diamond White Gold Earrings
Mabe Pearl and Diamond White Gold Earrings
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W 0.86 in Dm 0.7 in L 0.98 in
Stephen Dweck Sterling Silver Smokey Quartz Dangle Earrings 1990s Never worn
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
the South Sea. In the past 24 years, he has created an extensive gallery of stones and minerals. This
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1990s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Sterling Silver

Chandelier Earring Mabe South Sea Pearls Diamonds Agate Black Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
prefer not to pierce their ears but still want to enjoy the beauty of earrings. Mabe South Sea Pearls
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

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South Sea Pearl Ear Clips For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of south sea pearl ear clips for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from 18k Gold, Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 24 vintage editions and 10 modern creations to choose from as well. 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. Pieces in our collection of south sea pearl ear clips made by Contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with Retro — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Donna Vock, Cartier and Gilbert Albert are consistently popular. A selection of round cut, baguette cut and square cut can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of south sea pearl ear clips, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are South Sea Pearl Ear Clips?

Prices for south sea pearl ear clips can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $981 and can go as high as $55,000, while south sea pearl ear clips, on average, fetch $12,000.

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.