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Fabulous Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Ring in White Gold
By Bucherer
Located in Lucerne, CH
Gorgeous ring manufactured in 18 karat white gold centering one Tahitian Cultured Pearl of 12.0 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Akoya White Pearl Grape Luxury Cocktail Pave Elegant 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Akoya Pearl & Diamond Grape Twist Ring Akoya White Pearl Grape Luxury Cocktail Pave Elegant 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Elephant Ring Vintage Enamel 14k Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
blue sapphires set into the head, and a pearl to the trunk, the visually stunning ring is the perfect
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Y...

18 Karat White Gold Pearl Ear Clips, Earrings with Diamonds, by Carl. Bucherer
By Carl F. Bucherer
Located in Berlin, DE
Original 18 Karat White Gold Pearl Ear Clips with Diamonds, by BUCHERER Diamonds, very good
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Early 2000s Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Fabulous Pair of Tahitian Pearls and Diamonds Ear Studs
By Bucherer
Located in Lucerne, CH
Gorgeous pair of ear studs manufactured in 18 karat white gold centering each one Tahitian Cultured
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

1960s Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold for Non-Pierced Ears Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
brilliant-cut diamond and a round white orient cultured pearl. The system of attachment is with screw, the
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

18k Yellow Gold Encrusted Diamonds Ear Cuff with AAA Akoya Pearls
By THEVAULT15
Located in Boostedt, SH
THEVAULT15´s signature ear cuff is modeled on the classic eternity ring. Made to easily form to
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2010s German Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ear Studs
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Offered in good condition, design 18 kt ear studs on the front set with 62 brilliant cut diamonds
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2010s European Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Cultured Pearl Dangle Earrings
Located in Palm Desert, CA
with three strands of five pearls each dangling from a jump-ring below. Each strand is joined by white
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Vintage 1970s American Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

18 Karat White Gold Dangle Ear Studs with White and Black Diamonds
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Offered in new condition: white gold dangle ear studs decorated with 6 pieces of brilliant cut
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2010s European Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mabé Pearl Pink Sapphire White Gold Earrings
By Wagner Preziosen
Located in Berlin, DE
Luxurious earings made of 18 carat white gold, large mabé pearls 9,5 x 17 mm / 0.374 x 0,669
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2010s German Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, White Gold

0.06ctw Diamond Tahitian Pearl Drop Earrings, 18kt White Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
A pair of 18 karat white gold Tahitian pearl and diamond drop earrings. These earrings feature
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Vintage 1970s Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Modern Akoya Cultured Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat white gold. In the Art Deco style, these dangling earrings
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2010s French Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

20th Century, Mabé Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earring in 18 karat yellow gold and white gold. These magnificent antique
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20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold...

Asprey & Co. Natural Saltwater Pearl and 2.92Ct Diamond White Gold Jewelry Suite
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, 18k white gold Asprey jewelry set of a brooch, ring and earrings; part of our diverse diamond jewelry
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Vintage 1950s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Spectacular Amethyst, Diamond and Pearl Suite in Yellow and White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
What a show! Spectacular amethyst, diamond and pearl suite consisting of necklace, ear hangers
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Pearl and Diamond 14k White Gold Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Art Deco Pearl and Diamond 14k White Gold Cluster Stud Earrings. Featuring two pearls
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Modern Emerald Diamonds Cultured Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat white gold. Charming Art Deco earrings, each adorned with a
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Modern Rubies Diamonds Cultured Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat white gold. Charming Art Deco earrings, each adorned with a
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Modern Sappires Diamonds Cultured Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat white gold. Charming Art Deco earrings, each adorned with a
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 1...

Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold Round South Sea Pearl and Sapphire Earrings
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
pearls and your ears. Sapphires will tremble within the shining -frame stage, and the rich round pearls
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2010s Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

18K White Gold Pearls Innovative Clasp Versatile Cosmic Empowering Bold Earrings
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
18K White Gold Pearls Innovative Clasp Versatile Cosmic Empowering Bold Earrings. Unlock Your
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Piaget Paris Diamond & South Sea Pearl Suite Necklace, Earring Watch & Ring 18K
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
South Sea Pearl & VVS quality Diamonds 4 Piece Set Necklace, Watch , Earring and Ring Suite 18
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1990s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Ella Gafter Blue Sapphire South Sea Pearl 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 7.90 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Bulgari Diamond Pearl Demi-Parure Suite
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
, earrings, and ring. Each piece is a complex geometric variation on a theme where round white and Tahitian
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1960s Cultured Pearl Yellow Gold Clips Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
of rows of adjoining gold pearls. In the center, are set 3 cultured pearls of white orient. The hook
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20th Century American Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nathalie Jean 0.2 Carat Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Black Pearl, Gold Earrings
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
aerial mobile. Shapes attached to gold rings dangle lightly on the ear, their geometry pierced by
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2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Black Pearl, Indicolite, Pearl, Emerald, Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, Whit...

Modern Akoya Cultured Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat yellow gold. Elegant diamond-pearl earrings, each with a
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

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

Modern Akoya Cultured Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Openwork Stud Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat yellow gold. Beautifully voluminous, these diamond-pearl
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2010s Unknown Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

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

Modern Akoya Cultured Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flake Stud Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
adorned with a round pearly white orient Japanese cultured pearl, and the branches each with 2 small
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

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

20th Century Cultured Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
pearly white oriental cultured pearl. The clasp is a hexagonal push-piece design. Total weight of
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

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

French 19th Century Certified Natural Pearls Diamonds Rose Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat rose gold and silver. Sublime antique drop earrings, they
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold,...

Contemporary Petite Dangle Pearl Earrings in Sterling Silver
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
sterling silver spirals, a 20 gauge ear wire and a lustrous 5.25mm white Akoya pearl. The silver double
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Sterling Silver

Contemporary Petite Dangle Pearl Earrings in Sterling Silver
Contemporary Petite Dangle Pearl Earrings in Sterling Silver
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Contemporary Petite Dangle Pearl Earrings in Sterling Silver
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
sterling silver spirals, a 20 gauge ear wire and a lustrous 5.25mm white Akoya pearl. The silver double
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Sterling Silver

Contemporary Petite Dangle Pearl Earrings in Sterling Silver
Contemporary Petite Dangle Pearl Earrings in Sterling Silver
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H 1.54 in W 0.56 in D 0.21 in L 0.63 in
French, 1900s, Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Lever, Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Pair of earrings in 18 karat rose gold, horse head hallmark. Charming lever- back
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Nathalie Jean Diamond Ruby Tourmaline Pearl Carnelian Gold Chandelier Earrings
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
the ear, their geometry pierced by diamonds (carat total weight 0.63), pink tourmalines, rubies, white
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Tourmaline, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Carnelian, Yellow Gold...

1960s Turquoise Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Stud Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
white orient button cultured pearl on a small gold corolla and a turquoise flower. The ear chip can be
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

20th Century Fine Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lever- Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
lever-back type and slip on from the front. A round pearly white oriental pearl is held in claws and
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 19th Century Fine Pearl 18 Karat Rose Gold Stud Removable Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
earrings feature a round pearly white orient cultured pearl with butterfly clasp. An arabesque openwork
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow ...

Teddy Bear Diamond Australian Pearl 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace Charm
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
beautiful and large Australian pearl to create the Teddy Bear pendant. I made ears, legs and nose in 18KT
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

French 19th Century Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Lever, Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Charming antique lever- back
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French, 20th Century, Diamond Pearl Garnet 18 Karat Rose Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
, each earring is adorned with a small rose-cut diamond, a pearly white cultured pearl, all supporting a
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Italian Modern Suite in 18Kt Gold Akoya Pearls 4.20 Ctw Diamonds Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
Akoya pearls suite of ring and earrings Beautiful modern Italian suite, carefully crafted in solid
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1990s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co. 1981 Paloma Picasso Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds And Pearls
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
settings, with 2 round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.16 carats, white colorless E/F color, VS-1 Clarity. Pearl
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Citrine Topaz Yellow Gold Flowers Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.40 Carats of Emeralds. These Earrings have also
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl...

Italian Lozenge Crystal and Pearl Vermeil Drop Earrings
By Marcello Fontana
Located in Poitiers, FR
lozenge cut crystal, set on these 4 sides with white glass pearls. The clasp of this vermeil designer
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greek Revival Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver

French 1960s Diamonds 18 Karat Rose White Gold Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat rose and white gold, eagle head hallmark. Consisting of a
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold

1950s 1.60 Carat Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Daisy Clip Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
Earrings in 18 karat white gold. Pair of clip earrings in white gold, they form a pattern in flower
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

1950s Retro Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Flower Shape Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat white and yellow gold. Each of these antique earrings
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Earrings with 5.00 Carat Tourmaline and Diamonds
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Offered ear studs in white gold and yellow gold details, with two pieces of Cushion cut Green
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2010s European Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Floral Sapphire Tourmaline Moonstone and Diamond Earring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
moonstone, white pearl and diamond in 18K yellow gold. Yellow Sapphire: 7.47 carats, pear shape, 8 pieces
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Art Deco Style Jade Agate Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat white gold. These beautiful earrings are each formed of pear
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2010s French Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Baume Creation Tourmaline Spinel Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Baume Creation - Unique piece. For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat yellow gold. Each long
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian 1800 Antique Dangle Earrings In 15Kt Gold With 8.46 Ctw In Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
with the millegrain technique. They are fitted with movable hook wires for pierced ears and a hinged
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Elizabeth Gage England Naive Sculptural Clip on Earrings 18kt Gold and Diamonds
By Elizabeth Gage
Located in Miami, FL
clips. The posts option for pierced ears can be easily added, Diamonds: Mount in a flush setting with
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Antique 8 BallCutMoonstones FrenchBelleEpoque GiltFiligree Earrings & Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
bluish-white circle below the surface. The pearl-like grayish-white moonstones are among beaded stations
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Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Moonstone, Brass, Gold, Gilt Metal

Black Diamond White 18 Kt Gold Pearl Pendant/Necklace and Charm Mouse Made in IT
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Black Diamond White 18 Kt Gold Pearl Pendant/Necklace and Charm Mouse Made in Italy I decided to
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

Natural Pearl and Diamond Starburst Style Earrings in 18kt White Gold
By Sarah Ho
Located in London, GB
sky blue or the ring with the rare natural rainbow pearl amidst the rose cut diamonds. Sarah hand
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Natural Pearl and Mother of Pearl Drop Earrings with Sapphires and Diamonds
By Sarah Ho
Located in London, GB
from Mexico, an area known for it's lustrous black natural pearls. These earrings are for pierced ears
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Exquisite Vintage Large Mabé Pearl and Earring Suite, 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Lombard, IL
pearl ring all crafted in 14 karat gold. The exquisite lustrous mabé pearl earrings backed with posts
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

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White Pearl Ear Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of white pearl ear rings. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and white gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 57 vintage examples as well as 51 contemporary versions. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of white pearl ear rings to choose from, but contemporary and modern white pearl ear rings are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA, Sarah Ho and Marcello Fontana are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Browse our collection of 65 pearl versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. A selection of round cut, bead and brilliant cut can be found today on these pages. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of white pearl ear rings, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are White Pearl Ear Rings?

Prices for white pearl ear rings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $185 and can go as high as $475,000, while white pearl ear rings, on average, fetch $3,214.

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 White Pearl Ear Rings
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The white pearl is a symbol of new beginnings, purity and innocence, making this natural gem ideal for bridal jewelry. While a pearl isn’t suited to an engagement ring because of its softness, it makes for a lovely cocktail ring, necklace or earrings. Shop a collection of authentic white pearl jewelry from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.