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Modern Clip-on Earrings

MODERN STYLE

Rooted in centuries of history of adornment dating back to the ancient world, modern jewelry reimagines traditional techniques, forms and materials for expressive new pieces. As opposed to contemporary jewelry, which responds to the moment in which it was created, modern jewelry often describes designs from the 20th to 21st centuries that reflect movements and trends in visual culture.

Modern jewelry emerged from the 19th-century shift away from jewelry indicating rank or social status. The Industrial Revolution allowed machine-made jewelry using electric gold plating, metal alloys and imitation stones, making beautiful jewelry widely accessible. Although mass production deemphasized the materials of the jewelry, the vision of the designer remained important, something that would be furthered in the 1960s with what’s known as the “critique of preciousness.”

A design fair called the “Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes” brought global attention to the Art Deco style in 1925 and gathered a mix of jewelry artists alongside master jewelers like Van Cleef & Arpels, Mauboussin and Boucheron. Art Deco designs from Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels unconventionally mixed gemstones like placing rock crystals next to diamonds while borrowing motifs from eclectic sources including Asian lacquer and Persian carpets. Among Cartier’s foremost design preoccupations at the time were high-contrast color combinations and crisp, geometric forms and patterns. In the early 20th century, modernist jewelers like Margaret De Patta and artists such as Alexander Calder — who is better known for his kinetic sculptures than his provocative jewelry — explored sculptural metalwork in which geometric shapes and lines were preferred over elaborate ornamentation.

Many of the innovations in modern jewelry were propelled by women designers such as Wendy Ramshaw, who used paper to craft her accessories in the 1960s. During the 1970s, Elsa Peretti created day-to-night pieces for Tiffany & Co. while designers like Lea Stein experimented with layering plastic, a material that had been employed in jewelry since the mid-19th century and had expanded into Bakelite, acrylics and other unique materials.

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Style: Modern
1960s Hobé Green Rhinestone Parure with Necklace, Bracelet & Earrings, Signed
Located in McKinney, TX
- Gold tone, with gold filled screw on earring backs - Prong set faceted green rhinestones in two tones - Clear rhinestone accents - Bracelet features fold over clasp and necklace fe...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings

Vhernier 18k Rose Gold Abbraccio Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
"Abbraccio" earrings, designed as two overlapping bands of polished 18k rose gold. Clip backs signed 'VHERNIER' with serial number and gold mark '750'. 1.1" long and 1.1" wide at wid...
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2010s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

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18k Gold, Rose Gold

Dominique Denaive Paris Cantaloupe Pearlized Resin Dangle Clip Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Dominique Denaive Paris crafted these elegant dangle clip-on earrings in his craft shop in France. The pieces boast a dangling-drop shape in pearlized resin with rounded pebbles in a...
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1990s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Silver Plate

Earrings set with diamonds up to 1.00ct 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ear clips set with brilliant cut diamonds. 1.00ct - H/I - VS/SI detailed description the size of the ear clip is 1.5 cm long by 7.0 mm wide weight 8.4 grams occup...
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2010s Dutch Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Mid-Century 18k White Gold & Diamond Spiral Clip Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of retro diamond earrings. In 18 karat white gold. With a spiral or question mark form surrounding a stylized floriform cluster center and prong-set with white round cu...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, White Gold

Richard Kerr Dangle Silver Crystal Clip Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Richard Kerr designed these gorgeous statement clip-on earrings in the 1980s. They are composed of his emblematic pavé rhinestones and feature dangling geometric shapes, all covered ...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings

Kaso Silver Mirror Lucite Dangle Clip Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Harriet Bauknight for Kaso designed these elegant oversized dangling chandelier Lucite clip-on earrings. The dimensional geometric shape boasts dangling charms with a mirror-textured...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings

1980s Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Iconic Gold Tone Eiffel Tower Clip-On Earrings
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a pair of gold tone vintage clip-on earrings depicting the silhouette of the Eiffel tower. The piece is gold plated, designed by YSL in 1980’s. Markings: “YSL. Made in Franc...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Tiffany Victoria Mini Diamond Piercing Earings
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Brand : Tiffany Description: Tiffany Victoria Mini Diamond Piercing Jewelry Pt950 Metal Type: 750WG/White Gold Weight 2.3g Condition: Preowned; ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Textured Gold Leaf Earrings With Pearl Accents By Crown Trifari, 1960s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Each earring measures 1" tall - Gold plated - Crystal accents - Faux pearls - Clip on earring backs - By Crown Trifari (signed on clips) - Circa 1960s - Esta...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings

White Enamel Ornate Earrings With Milk Glass Rhinestones, 1950s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Each earring measures 1.1" diameter - Gold tone - White enamel detail - Milk glass rhinestone accents - Clip on earring backs - Circa 1950s - Estate acquired ...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Enamel

Delilah's Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Earring Information Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Metal : 14k Metal Color : Yellow Gold Diamond Shape : Round Diamond Diamond Carat Weight : 0.03ttcw Diamond Color-Clarity : G-SI Si...
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2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Delilah's Earrings
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Tiffany & Co. Citrine Earrings Paloma Picasso Collection 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
Brand: Tiffany & Co Collection: Paloma Picasso Gemstones: Citrine Total Carat Weight: 12 Carats Gemstone Cut: Cushion It comes with the Tiffany & Co Pouch and the Authenticity Certif...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern 14k Yellow & White Gold Post & Clip Earrings
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Fabulous Modern 14k Gold Post & Clip Earrings Description / Condition: Mint Year of Production: 2010 Gender: Woman Purity: 14k Yellow & White Gold Weight: 15.9 grams Modern ...
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2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

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14k Gold, White Gold

Ryleigh's Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Earring Information Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Metal : 18K Metal Color : White Gold Metal Weight : 6.5g Diamond Carat Weight :4.48ttcw Lead Time : 4-8 Weeks (If out of Stock)   ...
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2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

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18k Gold, White Gold

Diana M. 19.00cts Diamond Flower Fashion Earrings in 18Kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold rhodium plated earrings with a flower design adorned with 19.00 cts tw of diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Francoise Montague Statement Drop Clip Earrings
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Francoise Montague took over the De Saurma jewelry workshop in the late 1940s. Her mother founded the workshop in 1945, according to "Costume Jewelry for Haute Couture" by Florence M...
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2010s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Leaves earrings diamonds paved (6 carats) set on white gold.
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Beautiful pair of earrings representing a bouquet of 4 leaves in white gold paved with 6 carats of diamonds. Each of the 4 leaves has a long stem set with round diamonds, to give con...
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Late 20th Century European Modern Clip-on Earrings

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

9.00 Carats Natural Diamond 18K Gold Ribbon Fold Statement Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful 1970s estate diamond earrings. Each piece is crafted with precision and elegance, showcasing 9.00 carats of the finest natural diamonds. The earrings are artfully construc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Flowers earrings in white gold and diamonds paved (approx. 10 carats).
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This magnificent pair of white gold flowers earrings paved with approximately 10 carats of diamonds has a design that makes them unique. Some of the patterns are in relief and rotate...
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Late 20th Century European Modern Clip-on Earrings

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

MCM Lucite Earrings with Metallic Confetti
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of 1960s Lucite earrings with metallic confetti. The large MCM disc clip back earrings contain floating baby blue shards with metallic square confetti below. They are ...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Base Metal

Angela Caputi Turquoise and Yellow Floral Dangle Resin Clip Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
These stunning Angela Caputi, made-in-Italy resin clip-on earrings boast an oversized dangling-drop design with floral elements. The earrings feature three large, intricately carved ...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Tiffany & Co. 18K Honeycomb Sapphire Gold Bead Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The description you provided sounds absolutely stunning! The combination of genuine retro design from Tiffany & Co., 18 karat solid yellow gold, and round Natural Ceylon Sapphires to...
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20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

18 kt. White Gold Loop Earrings With 3.14 ct. Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18 kt. White Gold Loop Earrings With 3.14 ct. Diamonds Diamonds: brilliant cut diamond, together approx. 3.14 ct. G Vs Material: 18 kt. white gold Measurements: Diameter...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dominique Denaive Paris Blue and Gold Pearlized Resin Dangle Clip Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Dominique Denaive Paris designed these elegant resin clip-on earrings. The dangling shape boasts an elongated drop in a lovely semi-transparent color with cobalt blue and pearlized g...
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1990s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Silver Plate

Earrings set with chrysophrase 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold clip-on earrings set with chrysophrase Detailed description: The ear clips are 1.7 cm high and 1.3 cm wide Total weight 9.4 grams set with - 2 x 1.4 cm x 1.0 cm o...
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2010s Dutch Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, White Gold

Two Tone Ornate Ottoman Style 4" Drop Earrings With Glass Cabochons, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '80s - Each earring measures 4" long - Antique gold tone and silver tone - Amber, amethyst purple and chartreuse glass...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings

Geometric Enameled Dome Earrings With Crystal Pavé By Ciner, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '80s - Each earring measures 1" in diameter - Gold plated - Black and brown enamel - Crystal rhinestone pavé - Clip ...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings

Earrings clip-on set with diamonds up to 2.00ct. 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ear clips set with brilliant cut diamonds. 2.00ct - F/G - VS/SI Detailed description the size of the ear clip is 2.3 cm long by 1.6 cm wide weight 12.0 grams occu...
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2010s Dutch Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alexa's Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Earring Information Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Metal : 14k Metal Color : White Gold Diamond Carat Weight : 2.67ttcw JEWELRY CARE Over the course of time, body oil and skin prod...
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2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

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14k Gold, White Gold

Alexa's Earrings
Alexa's Earrings
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Francoise Montague Paris Blue Crystal and Pearls Dangle Clip Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Francoise Montague Paris designed these exquisite dangling clip-on earrings. The iconic Lolita shape style has a handmade double hoop design ornate with cobalt blue and baby blue cry...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Gilt Metal

Pate De Verre Pink Drop Earrings
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Design by Françoise Montague. Gripoix work by former artisans of the atelier. Pierced earrings. Gripoix work ( famed pate de verre for the House of Chanel) was used for these pink o...
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2010s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Earrings set with amethyst and diamonds 18k bicolour gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolor gold ear clips set with amethyst and brilliant and single cut diamonds. 0.25ct - G/H - VS/SI detailed description: the size of the ear clips is 2.0 cm by 2.0 cm wide w...
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2010s Dutch Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 1980s Signed Ciner Goldtone Faux-Onyx & Clear Rhinestone Earrings
Located in Easton, PA
1980s goldtone pave faux-onyx and clear rhinestone clip back earrings. Marked "Ciner." Measure: 15/16 inches long by 11/16 inches wide. Excellent condition. Ciner is a company out ...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Gold Plate

Handcrafted 18K Hammered Yellow Gold 0.04 Karat Black Diamonds Stud Earrings
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Collection Handcrafted 18K Hammered Yellow Gold 0.004 Karat Black Diamonds Snake Stud Earrings. A beautiful pair of stud earrings openly inspired by the ancient pai...
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2010s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Earrings with Tiger's Eye and Diamond total 0.10ct, 14k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14 kt yellow gold earrings set with tiger's eyes and single cut diamonds total 0.10 carat - F/G - VS/SI detailed description The earrings are 2.3 cm wide and 2.5 cm high weight: 1...
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2010s European Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Earring set with diamonds 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold earrings set with brilliant cut diamonds. 2.00ct - F/G - SI detailed description The size of the earring is 3.7 cm by 9.0 mm wide weight: 10.4 grams occupied with...
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2010s Dutch Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Earring set with diamonds up to 1.50ct - 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold clip-on earrings set with brilliant cut diamonds up to . 1.50ct - F/G – VS/SI Detailed description: the size of the ear clip is 2.0 cm by 1.5 cm wide Total weight ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond Flower Platinum Clip On Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage diamond flower platinum clip-on earrings, circa 1950s. Vintage Diamond Flower Platinum Earrings are a timeless and elegant ac...
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1950s Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Kenzo Paris Orange and Red Resin Dangle Clip Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Kenzo Paris designed these stunning dangling clip-on earrings in the 1990s. The pieces feature a long dangle-drop cascading shape with a worked gilt metal chain complimented with res...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Gilt Metal

Vintage 1950s Signed Coppola e Toppo Italy Brown & Black Beaded Clip Earrings
Located in Easton, PA
1950s round goldtone brown and black beaded clip back earrings. Marked "Made in Italy by Coppola e Toppo." Measure: 1 1/8 inches across. Condition: Very good; wear to backs normal f...
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Gold Plate

Cilea Paris Carmine Red Resin Geometric Clip Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
These exquisite Cilea Paris resin clip-on earrings feature a geometric petals shape in a carved dimensional design with a textured pattern in luminous, pearlized carmine red color em...
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Early 2000s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Kaso Dangle Lucite Clip Earrings Red, Orange, Yellow Donut
Located in Atlanta, GA
Harriet Bauknight designed those stunning lucite clip-on earrings for her brand Kaso in the 1980s. The massive donut dangling shape with a geometric design features dimensional multi...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings

Vintage 1980s Ciner Cabochon Faux-Onyx Brown & Black Striped Clip Earrings
Located in Easton, PA
1980s goldtone domed cabochon faux-onyx with brown and black enamel stripes clip back earrings. Marked "Ciner." Measure: 1 1/8 inches long by 7/8 inches wide. Excellent condition. C...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Gold Plate

Vintage 1980s Signed Ciner Cabochon Faux-Agate & Black Enamel Earrings
Located in Easton, PA
1980s goldtone cabochon faux-agate, black enamel and rhinestone clip back earrings. Marked "Ciner." Measure: 1 7/16 inches long by 1 1/16 inches wide. Excellent condition. Ciner is ...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Gold Plate

Earring topaz, tourmaline and diamonds up to 0.80ct 14k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14 kt bicolor gold ear clips set with topaz, tourmaline and brilliant cut diamond to. 0.80 ct - F/G - VS/SI Detailed description: the front of the ear clips has a diameter of 2.1 c...
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2010s Dutch Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1980s Signed Ciner Cabochon Faux-Onyx & Brown Enamel Earrings
Located in Easton, PA
1980s goldtone cabochon faux-onyx and brown metallic enamel round clip back earrings. Marked "Ciner." Measure: 1 1/8 inches across. Excellent condition. Ciner is a company out of N...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Gold Plate

Exceptional GIA Certified 6 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Studs
Located in Rome, IT
An amazing pair of round brilliant cut diamonds set in solid platinum F/E color VVS clarity None fluorescence
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2010s Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

David Webb Turquoise and Diamond Oval Clip-On Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
David Webb turquoise and diamond earrings in 18 karat yellow gold with stylized branch design. These clip-on earrings feature 2 oval c...
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20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Escada Iridescent Sugarloaf Cabochon Rhinestone Clip Earrings
Located in Easton, PA
Vintage late 1980s or early 1990s square goldtone and white iridescent sugarloaf cabochon clip back earrings. Marked "Escada." Come with their original card, box and jewelry bag. Mea...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Gold Plate

10 Carat Colombian Emerald GRS Certified Cushion Cut Minor Oil Diamond Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Jewelry Details: Item Type: Earrings Metal Type: 18K White and Yellow Gold Weight: 14.11 grams Center Stone Details: Gemstone Type: Colombian Emerald Carat: 4.81 carats and 4.51 car...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Clip-on Earrings

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

Tiffany Ribbed Yellow Gold Clip On Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tiffany ribbed yellow gold clip-on earrings, circa 1970s. In the glamorous era of the 1970s, fashion was bold and extravagant. One iconic piece that ...
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1970s Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Statement Diamond Ruby Flame Gold and Platinum Cuff French Clip Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Oscar Worthy Diamond and Red Ruby Flame French Clip Earrings. Securely Hand set with Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, weighing approx. 3.90tcw and Red ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Red Gripoix Glass Earrings With Smokey Gray Rhinestones By Hattie Carnegie
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - Each earring measures 1" x .8" - Gold plated - Gripoix-style bright cranberry red-colored oval glass cab...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings

Tiffany & Co. Citrine Earrings Paloma Picasso Collection 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
Brand: Tiffany & Co Collection: Paloma Picasso Gemstones: Citrine Total Carat Weight: 12 Carats Gemstone Cut: Cushion It comes with the Tiffany & Co Pouch and the Authenticity Certif...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1990s Vintage Christian Lacroix Gold Tone Star Massive Dangle Clip On Earrings
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is an amazing pair of gold tone star shape dangle clip on earrings. It is designed by Christian Lacroix in 1990’s. The piece is gold plated. Massive but light. Very stylish. ...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Silver Brutalist Sunburst Earrings By Crown Trifari, 1960s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - Each earring measures 1" in diameter - Silver "Trifarium" plating - Polished and textured finishes - C...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings

Cartier Earrings Trinity Gold 18 Karats
Located in Vannes, FR
Cartier Trinity Earrings in 18 Carat Rose, White and Yellow Gold These magnificent Cartier Trinity earrings embody the essence of refinement and elegance. With a harmonious fusion o...
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1990s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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