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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
Burmese Ruby and Diamond Earrings
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
These magnificent Burmese Ruby and Diamond earrings feature approximately 12 carats of pear shaped vibrant red rubies surrounded by 9 ca...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Sorelli Cascading Glass Sculptural Clip on Earrings Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
These wonderful and dramatic Italian vintage cascading pair of clip on earrings are composed of tiered small glass chips surrounded by brass. These are perfect for the evening out d...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Brass

Gold Plated And Blue Turquoise Resin Drop Dangle Clip On Earrings 80's
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of lovely 1980's clip on earrings are gold plated with a ethereal blue light turquoise resin drop in the center. They are modern, elegant and make a statement. Very beautiful on. These are perfect for any season but especially summer, resort wear...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Gold Plate

Red Coral Spheres, 18K White and Yellow Gold Leaves Shape Clip-on Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Signed 3 Logo CC Cluster Ball Sphere Clip on Gold Plated Earrings 90's
Located in North Miami, FL
These ultra fabulous, unusual and sculptural signed period vintage Chanel gold plated 3 cluster ball or sphere clip on earrings are so chic. They are geometric and have the signature interlocking CC's on each ball. From the 90's. They are signed Chanel 27...
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1990s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Gold Plate

Gold Plated Sculptural Clip On Dangle Earrings
Located in North Miami, FL
These handsome gold-plated dangle earrings make a statement. They are very au courant now. They are for the 80's. They are clip on's and have some texture to them.
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1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings

Emerald Gold Ridged Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of 18kt Yellow Gold Ridged Hoop Earrings each set with faceted Emerald Hearts surrounded by 10 clean white full cut Diamond set in white Gold. Made in Italy.
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 11.33 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond White Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Oval sapphire and diamond cluster earrings. Clip post earrings with a hidden hook on the back to hang a pearl or other drop. 22 oval pink sapphires set in 18k white gold with 16 roun...
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1990s Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mixed Metal Roman Coin Button Earrings By Ciner, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Each earring measures 1" diameter - Gold plated hardware with silver tone accents - Silver tone Roman coins - Clip on earring backs - By Ciner (signed on clips)...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings

Black Diamonds 18k White Gold Earrings Handcrafted in Italy by Botta Gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
These amazing earrings are inspired by the movement of sails upon boats at nightfall: a shiny, smooth sail is overlapped by another one with black rhodium plating, adorned by black d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Champagne and White Diamond Gold Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful cluster of diamond earrings, with champagne and white color round brilliant-cut diamonds, set in 18K white gold. The estimated weights are 12.96 ct. for the champagne dia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Coral Green Emerald Diamonds 18K White Gold Dangle Clip-on Earrings
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful dangle clip-on earrings crafted in 18k white gold with 16 carved leaf-shape natural emeralds 20.30 carat, 2 brillliant-cut diamonds 0.22 carat and 2 rare Momo coral 67.60 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.77 Color Princess Cut Diamond Gold Square Clip Post Stud Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic flat invisible set Princess cut clip post diamond stud earrings with bright white sparkle, in 18k yellow gold. Lay flat and secure on the ear. 32 Princess cut diamonds, appr...
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Late 20th Century Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Red Coral Green Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Dangle Clip-on Earrings
Located in Milano, IT
Amazing dangle clip-on earrings crafted in 18k white gold with 18 carved natural green emeralds leaf-shape 25.10 ctw, 10 Diamonds 0.80 ctw and rare Mediterranean red coral 62,60 ctw,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gucci Gold and Silver Sun Face Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Sun face earrings by Gucci. Sterling faces are surrounded by a ring of gold. French backs - both posts and clips. Measure 1 1/8" in diameter. Irregularity in ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Fancy Color Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A cluster of fancy color diamond briolette-cut drops set in platinum.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Francoise Montague by Cilea Dangle Resin Clip Earrings Blue and Gold Leaves
Located in Atlanta, GA
These stunning French designer Francoise Montague resin clip-on earrings were designed and hand-crafted by Cilea, Paris. The oversized dangle shape features a carved, textured, and d...
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1990s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Ungaro Paris, Art Nouveau Style Blue Resin Clip Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
These elegant Emanuel Ungaro Paris clip-on earrings feature a gilt metal floral shape in an Art-Nouveau-inspired design. The metal framing is topped with cobalt blue enamel and compl...
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1990s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Exceptional GIA Certified 5.01 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Studs
Located in Rome, IT
Elevate your elegance with these Exceptional GIA Certified 5 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Stud Earrings, featuring two diamonds weighing 2.50 carats each. Meticulously certified by GIA ...
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2010s Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

David Webb 18k Gold Platinum Diamond Door Knocker Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Stylish door knocker earrings by David Webb in 18 karat yellow gold, platinum and diamonds. Hammered polished finish on open-work triangular design tops with tapered rectangular dro...
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2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Magic Alhambra Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels "Magic Alhambra" clover-shaped clip earrings in 18k yellow gold with carved black onyx centers surrounded by beaded 18k yellow gold frames. Clip backs with removab...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1980s Signed Monet Goldtone Domed Checked Earrings
Located in Easton, PA
1980s goldtone domed checked clip back earrings. Marked "Monet." Measure: 1 inch L x 0.75 inches W. Excellent condition. Early Monet jewelry was prod...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Francoise Montague large Knott Clip Earrings
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Swirls of Swarovski crystal rondelles set on gold metal. A classic design by Francoise Montague . Fits perfectly on the ear. Francoise Montague took over the De Saurma jewelry worksh...
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2010s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clip-On Hoop VCA Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These earrings will be sure to make you feel glamorous, like Sofia Loren, vacationing on the Amalfi Coast. These Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings are notable at ...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Earrings set with pearl and diamonds 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ear clips set with pearl and brilliant cut diamonds. 0.40ct - F/G - VS/SI detailed description: size of the ear clips is 2.2 cm by 2.3 cm wide Total weight 14.0 gr...
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2010s Dutch Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Platinum Gold and Diamond 'Apollo' Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Preowned pair of Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. earrings from the 'Apollo' collection. Inspired by electrons circling an atom, the circular bombé-style earrings are set with gle...
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2010s Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Hakimoto 12.5 mm South Sea pearl 18k Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto 12.5 mm South Sea pearl 18k Earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Goossens-Paris Rock Crystal Clip Earrings
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
The House of Goossens reinterprets the clover, ultimate lucky charm. Consisting of four stones, carved in the shape of a heart and accentuated with a garnet or a freshwater pearl, it...
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2010s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Ear clips with South Sea Pearls & Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Explore the elegance of these classic ear clips with pearls and diamonds in 18 Karat yellow gold. Capturing the spotlight are two round cultured South Sea pearls, evoking the delica...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Estate Vintage 14k White Gold Mabe Pearl 2.0ct Diamond Double Halo Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14k White Gold Mabé Pearl 2.00ctw Diamond Earrings will make the perfect gift for her! Capture the essence of elegance and sophistication with these exquisite pair of 14K Wh...
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Early 2000s Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Naimah Evil Eye Flower Statement Earrings
Located in Istanbul, 34
Introducing the mesmerizing Evil Eye Flower Earrings Earrings, a striking fusion of surrealism and contemporary design, sure to captivate all jewelry enthusiasts! These enchanting ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver

6 Carat Matched Pair of Round Cut Diamonds set in solid Platinum
Located in Rome, IT
A gorgeous and very high quality Very large and impressive size at 6 carats! - Nice white face up with H color - SI2 clarity with scattered inclusions and bright sparkle. Inclusion...
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2010s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Lapponia 14ct Gold Clip-on Earrings, 1989
Located in Glasgow, GB
A pair of Finnish 14ct yellow and white gold clip-on earrings by Lapponia. The earrings are hallmarked with the Lapponia makers marks, Common Control Mark '585' to denote 14 carat g...
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1980s Finnish Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Francoise Montague White and Gold Clip Earrings
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Handmade glass cabochons in white and spotted white. Swarovski Crystal rondelles, iconic of Françoise Montague designs. Clip Earrings. Francoise Montague took over the De Saurma jewe...
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2010s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

1080s Diamond Fine Turquoise 18k Yellow Gold Blue Flower Clip on Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Inspired by the beauty of Blue hydrangea flowers, these romantic earrings have a subtle and elegant combination of color and sparkle. Crafted in solid 18K White Gold. Each flower i...
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1980s Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Cilea Japanese-Inspired Blue Resin Dangle Clip Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cilea Paris designed these lovely dimensional dangling clip-on earrings. These Japanese-inspired hand-made artisanal resin earrings feature assorted geometric fan forms with textured...
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Early 2000s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Exquisitely Designed Gold, Diamond and Fluted Onyx Fashion Earrings 1.25 Inches
Located in Palm Beach, FL
18k yellow gold frames with very high quality clip backs support hand cut, fluted black onyx which is crisscrossed with intertwined gold and diamond ribbons. The effect is very drama...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold

Francoise Montague by Cilea Dangle Resin Clip Earrings Purple-Pink Poppy Flower
Located in Atlanta, GA
These charming Francoise Montague, Paris dimensional dangling clip-on earrings were designed by Cilea Paris. The floral-inspired hand-made artisanal resin earrings feature poppy flowers with leaves...
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Early 2000s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Naimah Apple Lips Earrings Ruby
Located in Istanbul, 34
Introducing our stunning Apple Lips Earrings, a masterpiece of chic, feminine and surrealistic design. Inspired by Claude Lalanne's Pomme Bouche sculpture...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Retro Tiffany & Co. Atlas 18k Gold & Sapphire Omega Clip Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of retro Tiffany & Co. gold & sapphire clip earrings. In 18K gold. In the Atlas pattern. Each channel set with 24 square cut sapphires and omega clip backs for extra s...
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1990s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Aquamarin Turqouise Tsavorite Earrings Little Blue Angels Soo Precious and Nice
Located in Viena, Viena
little blue angels very special shades of blue combined, here with bilious green tsavorites (green garnets) total approx. 0.34 ct and top quality turquoise and aquamarine cabochons t...
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2010s European Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Peridot, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pate De Verre Camélia Lavender Earrings
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
designed by the former artisans of the atelier of Gripoix, made in the special process of pate de verre or poured glass. Gold leaves are inserted in the glass. 18-carat gilded brass....
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2010s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Italian Modern Pair Of Earrings In 14Kt Yellow Gold 20 MM Mabe Pearls Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of earrings with Mabe Pearls and diamonds. Modern over-sized pieces crafted in Italy in solid 14 karats yellow gold and suited with posts (Removable) for pierced ears and Fre...
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1990s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Palm Springs Fashionista Curated Vintage Earring Collection 1950s-200 #22/100
Located in Palm Springs, CA
We have collected vintage costume jewelry earrings since the 80’s. One by one we have curated a lovely collection of unbranded and designer earrings. Made from the 1950s to 2000. Eac...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings

18 Karat White Gold Invisible Sapphire Stud Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
A lovely sapphire stud earrings that you can use as everyday.We use the top quality Sapphire for our invisible setting.It is sweet blue and very sparking. The invisible is a highly t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Striking Tiffany & Co. 18K White Enamel Round Earrings with Green Chevron Design
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This unique pair of Tiffany & Company 18K yellow gold round, white enamel earrings are accented with a striking double chevron design in green enamel. Measures 7/8 inches in diameter...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Emerald Cut Amethyst Crystal Climber Statement Earrings, 1950s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Each earring measures 1.75" x 1" - Light and dark Amethyst-colored purple crystal rhinestones - Gold tone hardware - Clip on earring backs - Circa 1950s - Esta...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings

Emis Beros 18k Gold, Black Onyx and Diamond Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This tailored pair of late 20th century earrings were conceived and created by esteemed Palm Beach jeweler, Emis Beros. Ms. Beros began her career a...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Enamel

Large Lustrous pair of Keishi Pearl Button Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of large lustrous Japanese freshwater "Keishi" baroque pearl Button Earrings. The pair measures 20mm width and 22mm height, handset in vermeil 18k gold-plated sterling...
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2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Belperron Mid-Century Platinum Square-Cut Diamond Fan Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Suzanne Belperron "all white" diamond jewels are rare and collectible. These elegant statement earrings, in addition to their great style and geometric design, feature diamonds with significant intrinsic value. Collectors familiar with Belperron's work will remember that earrings--in this case important diamond earrings...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Large Lustrous Pair of 18mm White Baroque Pearl Clip-on Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of large lustrous white flat baroque pearl earrings. The pair measures 18mm width and 22mm height, adorned with round simulated diamonds, all handset in 18k yellow gol...
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2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Turquoise and White Enamel Leaf Earrings By Crown Trifari, 1960s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Each earring measures 1.25" x .7" - White enamel - Faux turquoise cabochons - Gold plated - Clip on earring backs - By Crown Trifari (signed on clips) - Circa...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings

Gold Sun Disc Earrings With Colorful Bead Dangles By RJ Graziano, 1990s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Each earring measures 2" tall - Gold plated - Mixed media beads - Clip on earring backs - By RJ Graziano (signed on verso) - Circa 1...
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1990s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Garnet & Gray Rhinestone Earrings, 1960s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Each earring measures 1" x 1" - Prong set Garnet & gray colored rhinestones - Gold tone - Clip on earring backs - Circa 1960s - Estate acquired - Good vintage...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Gilded Rosebud Figural Earrings with Crystals by Erwin Pearl, 1990s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Each earring measures .9" tall - Gold plated - Crystal rhinestone accents - Clip on earring backs - By Erwin Pearl (signed on clips) - Circa 1990s - Estate ac...
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1990s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Crown Trifari "Etoile" Green Aurora Borealis & Lava Rhinestone Demi Parure, 1959
Located in McKinney, TX
Gorgeous, immaculate, fully intact & important Crown Trifari "Etoile" Collection demi-parure consisting of statement brooch and clip on earrings. - Brooch measures 2" x 2.5" - Earri...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings

Pair of Bucherer 18 Karat Gold Fan Shaped Clip Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine pair of Bucherer earrings. In 18k gold in the shape of a stylized fan with clip backs. Together with the original box. Marked to the post: 750 for 18k gold fineness a...
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20th Century Swiss Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Gold

54.25 Carat Total Weight Diamond and Pearl Necklace, Earring and Ring Set
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Platinum diamond and pearl necklace, earring & ring set . The necklace has 232 white diamonds that are round and marquise. The total diamond weight of the necklace is 43.00 carats. T...
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2010s Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

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