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Matthew Trent Vintage 18K Yellow Gold 1.88 ct Round Diamond Earrings Ear clips
Located in Addison, TX
Diamond: approximately 1.88 ct F / VS2 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Closure Style: Omega Back clip on
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Austrian GIA Thai Sapphire and Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Ear Clips
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Vintage Austrian GIA Thai Sapphire and Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Ear Clip Earrings
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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

French Vintage 18K gold wheat clip on earrings
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a beautiful pair of 18K gold wheat ears earrings. Each earring features a meticulous wheat
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20th Century French Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

French Vintage 18K gold wheat clip on earrings
French Vintage 18K gold wheat clip on earrings
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Vintage 18 Carat Clip on Earrings Ear Studs Turquoise
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These elegant clipon ear studs are made out of 18 karat gold and are set with cabochon turquoise.
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Vintage 1960s European Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Cartier 18ct Textured Yellow Gold and Diamond Vintage Ear Clips, circa 1960s
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A striking pair of vintage gold and diamond earrings by Cartier c.1960s, each designed as a triple
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Vintage 1960s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Retro Turquoise and Diamond Ear Clips
Located in Weston, MA
These charming vintage ear clips feature an 18k yellow gold fan shape suspending a graduated fringe
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Turquoise and Diamond Ear Clips
Retro Turquoise and Diamond Ear Clips
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1.80ctw VS1-VS2/G-H Diamond, Black Onyx and yellow gold 18K Ear Clips
Located in New Orleans, LA
sturdy and comfortable gold clip. These large earrings are wonderful for evening wear but subtle enough
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 K yellow Gold Van Cleef & Arpels Hoop Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
sophisticated charm. Made from luxurious 18 K yellow Gold, the design showcases a harmonious blend of the
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Vintage 1960s French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Nautilus Shape 18 K Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Earclips
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Inspired by the harmonious shape of a nautilus this lovely and unusual earclips are crafted in 18 K
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow and White Gold and Diamond Ear Clips
Located in Zurich, CH
Attractive pair of 18 karat yellow and white gold and diamond ear clips. Eye-catching, v-shaped
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

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

Vintage Retro Diamond 18K Gold Leaf Floral Clip-On Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Add a touch of luxury to your ensemble with these Vintage Retro Diamond 18K Gold Leaf Floral Clip
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Vintage 1970s American Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 K white Gold Paul Binder earclips Turquoise and Diamonds
By Paul Binder
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A pair of 18 K white Gold Diamond and Turquoise earclips created by master Swiss goldsmith Paul
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Marina B. Milan 18kt gold vintage pair of hoop ear clips in a scallop design
By Marina B
Located in Braintree, GB
Marina B. Milan 18kt yellow gold vintage pair of hoop ear clips in a scallop design. Signed Marina
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1990s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Pink Angel Skin Coral Button Clip Earrings
Located in Versailles, FR
clip back closing for pierced ears and they are hallmarked for 18k gold on the back. Their tender rose
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20th Century Italian Retro Clip-on Earrings

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Coral, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Sandalwood 1970s Ear Clips by René Boivin
By René Boivin
Located in Zurich, CH
Pair of 18 karat yellow gold and sandalwood vintage ear clips by René Boivin, each composed of two
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina B. Pardy Vintage 18k Gold Steel Chestnut Clip-On Earrings
By Marina B
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Collectable Marina B Two Tone Gold Highly Polished Clip On Earrings. From Pardy collection
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Steel

Cartier Vintage 6.10 Carat Diamond 18k Gold Dome Clip On Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Cartier from mid-80s to early 90s, cluster dome clip on earrings, made for a sophisticated
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Vintage 1980s Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Georg Jensen Minas Spiridis 18K Yellow Gold Ear Cuff Earrings, 1990's
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful biomorphic ear cuff earrings by the great Minas Spiridis for Georg Jensen, 18K yellow
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20th Century Danish Modernist Clip-on Earrings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari 18ct Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel 'Doppio Cuore' Ear Clips
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage gold and stainless steel ‘Doppio Cuore’ earrings by Bulgari c.1990s, formed of a
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Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

David Webb "Angel Skin" Coral Drop Ear Clips
By David Webb
Located in Weston, MA
group of extraordinary gems. In these vintage David Webb ear clips, oval cabochon coral is framed by
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20th Century American Clip-on Earrings

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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Jade Diamond Ruby Ear Clips
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
composition, crafted in 18K yellow gold and platinum, and set with 16 cabochon red rubies and 16 round
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20th Century American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 18k Gold Clip Earrings by Swedish Master Rey Urban Year 1977
By Rey Urban
Located in Stockholm, SE
These are 18 karat gold clip earrings featuring a dynamic, abstract bundle of textured gold rods
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany & Co Dragonfly Earrings Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Clip on Fine Jewelry
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed pair of vintage Tiffany & Co dragonfly earrings crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Snake Earrings Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Clip on Signed Jewelry
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Torrance, CA
inches wide. The earrings are fitted with hinged clip-on backings for pierced ears. Metal & Hallmark: 18
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Mid-20th Century Greek Modern Clip-on Earrings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati Vintage Tulipa Flower Thistle 18K Gold and Silver Clip Back Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Explore your artistic side with these prominent Buccellati Vintage 18K Yellow Gold and Silver
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Chocolate Brown Enamel Wavy Domed Clip on Cuff Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
! Material: 18K Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 26.77 Grams Backing: Clip-On (Pierced ears are NOT required
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Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Horse Earrings Clip on 18k Yellow Gold Enamel Diamond Eyes Equestrian
Located in Torrance, CA
non-pierced ears. Metal & Hallmark: 18 karat yellow gold. The earrings are hallmarked "18k"
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage 18k Gold .56ct Emerald Diamond w/ Black Enamel Panther Clip On Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
(approx.) (4) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Single Cut - Pave Set Material: Solid 18K Yellow Gold Total
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21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Kaufmann De Suisse 18K Gold Moonstone Wide Braided Clip on Cuff Earrings
By Kaufmann de Suisse
Located in Montclair, NJ
These beautiful vintage cuff earrings are very well crafted in solid 18k yellow gold. They feature
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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Retro 18K Yellow Gold Asian Dragon Round Clip on Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
 theme and craftmanship, Crafted in 18K yellow gold, finished in a textured high polished gold. Each
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Vintage 1970s Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Inlaid Black Onyx Mother of Pearl & Diamond Clip On Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Carat Weight: 0.20 (approx.) Material: 18k Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 19.19 Grams Backing: Clip-On Omega
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21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage Turquoise Sapphire and Diamond Clip-on in 18k
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of vintage natural turquoise Cabochon ear clips made in 18-karat white gold circa 1960
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Large 18k Gold 11.3ct GIA Oval Cabochon Emerald Diamond Clip on Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Yellow Gold w/ Solid 18k White Gold Diamond Setting Weight: 35.12 Grams Backing: Clip-On Closures
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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage Retro Diamond Coral 18K Yellow Gold Flower Clip On Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
mm, are secured with clip-on omega backings for non-pierced ears, and are in Excellent Condition
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1990s American Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage Coral Yellow Gold Clip On Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. METAL: 18-karat gold. WEIGHT: 58.8 grams. EARRING BACKS: clips. MEASUREMENTS: earrings
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Vintage 1970s Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970'S Chic Malachite 18K Gold Cushion Clip-On Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
make a bold and elegant statement. Secured with Clip-On Clasp. Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Measurements
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Vintage 1970s Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Malachite, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lasuli 18k Yellow Gold Clip-on Earring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These stunning vintage Van Cleef & Arpels clip-on earrings from the Vintage Alhambra collection
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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Plated Rhinestone 1970s Clip On Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Indulge in the epitome of timeless glamour with our 18K Gold Plated Rhinestone Clip-On Earrings
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Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Enamel, Gold Plate

Vintage 18K Large Coral Cabochon Diamond Floral Clip On Huggie Earrings
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A vintage pair of earrings c. 1960’s done in 18K and centered by large oval coral cabochons (22mm x
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Vintage 1960s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Large Omega Clip Earrings Palm Leaf Motif Circa 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Vintage pair of beautifully hand made ear-clips finely crafted in 18 Karat yellow gold with a Palm
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Vintage 1950s Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum & 18K Gold 2.60ctw Diamond & Twisted Cable Crescent Clip On Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Color - VS1/VS2 w/ Few I1 Clarity - 2.60ctw (approx.) Material: Solid Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

18K Yellow Gold Pyramid Pave 8 Carat Diamond Set Clip Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These vintage 18k yellow gold ear clips were made in France and boast a geometric form set with
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20th Century French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18k Yellow Gold 3.00cttw Diamond Nugget Clip-On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Estate David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Clip Earrings: A Glimpse of Timeless Elegance
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20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Bvlgari Diamond Clip-On Earrings in White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of vintage Bvlgari diamond ear clips set in 18 karat white gold. Each earring is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1970s Black Jade t Tear Drop Clip-On 18k Gold Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Wear this chic and fashionable Vintage 1970s Black Jade 18K Gold Polka Dot Tear Drop Clip Earrings
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Vintage 1970s Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Jade, Black Jade, 18k Gold

Vintage Handmade 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Princeton, NJ
Vintage 18 Yellow Gold Post War (circa 1950s) handmade sculptural wire wrap swirl ear clips with
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Vintage 1950s Post-War Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 1990s Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive pair of vintage 0.68 carat sapphire and 0.39 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow and white
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20th Century Unknown Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Buccellati Vintage Diamond 18 Karat Gold Heart Clip-On Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Solid 18K Yellow & White Gold, These Heart Motif earrings are the perfect fit for a modern woman, who
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Late 20th Century Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1987 Paloma Picasso Clips Earrings 18k Yellow Gold with Amethysts
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Clips earrings designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. A vintage pair of clips earrings
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lilli Designer Retro Diamond Pink Coral 18K Gold Cercular Clip On Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
.  This piece is crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Signed Lilli, a famous jewelry designer in Florida in
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Rope Twist Diamond Ear Studs by Boucheron, Paris
By Boucheron
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A pair of 18 K yellow Gold rope twist gold and diamond clip earrings of knotted design. The top
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Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Clip-On Vintage Earrings by David Webb
By David Webb
Located in Zurich, CH
Stylish pair of 18 karat yellow gold hammered finish clip-on earrings by David Webb, New York
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Late 20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French 18k Gold Earrings Citrine Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of French vintage citrine 18k gold earrings. These bright, optimistic vintage earrings have
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Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Ribbed Yellow Gold Clip On Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tiffany ribbed yellow gold clip-on earrings, circa 1970s. In the glamorous era of the 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Ribbed Yellow Gold Clip On Earrings
Tiffany Ribbed Yellow Gold Clip On Earrings
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Tiffany and Co Vintage 18 Yellow Gold Clip on Earrings 1 Inch Long
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the timeless elegance of the Tiffany & Co Vintage 18 Yellow Gold Clip-on Earrings, a
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Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris Vintage Large C Trinity Clip Earrings in Solid 18Kt Tricolor Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
, France by the house of Cartier. They was carefully crafted in solid tricolor gold of 18 karats, with high
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Early 2000s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1970th 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Diamond One Inch Clip On Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Vintage 1970s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Diamond One Inch Clip-On
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mauboussin Paris Vintage Diamond Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Mauboussin
Located in Dallas, TX
VS clarity) of round-brilliant shape set in 18 karat yellow gold - Earrings are clip-ons and are 1
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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Signed Seaman Schepps Cabochon Rubellite Tourmaline Clip-On Earrings in 18k
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Miami, FL
estimated 44.00 carats in total, set in a simple white gold prong mounting, these vintage ear clips are
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany and Co Vintage 18 Yellow Gold Knot Clip On Earrings 1.15 Inch Wide
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the timeless elegance of Tiffany and Co Vintage 18 Yellow Gold Knot Clip-On Earrings, a
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Mid-20th Century German Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Vintage 18k Gold Ear Clips For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of vintage 18k gold ear clips for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 997 vintage editions and 81 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. modern and contemporary are consistently popular styles when it comes to vintage 18k gold ear clips. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier are consistently popular. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of diamond versions from the 340 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A selection of round cut, brilliant cut and cabochon can be found today on these pages. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of vintage 18k gold ear clips, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Vintage 18k Gold Ear Clips?

On average, vintage 18k gold ear clips at 1stDibs sell for $5,223, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $295,000 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 Vintage 18k Gold Ear Clips
  • 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.