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Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

Victorian Pearl, Enamel + Carved Lapis Lazuli Earrings, Pendant + Button Set
Located in Narberth, PA
perfectly! The earrings begin with 18kt yellow gold wires atop a spherical lapis lazuli stone. A pearl bead
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Filigree Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of late Victorian, lapis lazuli and diamond, filigree drop earrings, the tops are set with
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1890s Late Victorian Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold

18K Yellow Gold Diamond Lapis Lazuli Dome Earrings
Located in Westport, CT
An original pair of 18K yellow gold lapis lazuli and diamond dome earrings. Circa 1930's, these
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Early 20th Century Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Dangling Drop goold Earrings Lapis Lazuli Diamonds
Located in Munich, Bavaria
designed in Greek revival taste. The earrings consists of tops set with a lapis lazuli bead with hooks
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1870s European Greek Revival Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold

Antique Dangling Drop goold Earrings Lapis Lazuli Diamonds
Antique Dangling Drop goold Earrings Lapis Lazuli Diamonds
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H 2.09 in W 0.63 in D 0.48 in
Antique Lapis Lazuli And Gold Amphora Earrings, Circa 1875
Located in London, GB
A pair of antique lapis lazuli and gold amphora earrings, with lapis lazuli forming the amphora
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1870s Victorian Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold

1880, Etruscan Lapis Lazuli 18k Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a stunning pair of striking blue lapis lazuli Etruscan drop earrings set in a warm 18K
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1880s Victorian Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Iberian Lapis Lazuli & Seed Pearls 18 Karat Gold Pendant Bow Earrings
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique Natural Lapis Lazuli & Pearl and Seed Pearl and Gold Pendant Bow Earrings. Early 19th
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1810s Spanish Georgian Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold

Lapis Lazuli Diamond Earrings Clips Rare 18KT Gold Omega Earrings 1.28ct Diamond
Located in Jupiter, FL
LAPIS LAZULI(S) Cut: Round Cabochon Color: Blue Diameter: 16mm Earrings are ready to ship! WHAT YOU
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Late 18th Century North American Modern Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victoria Gold Earrings with Lapis and Pearls
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of 14 or 15 carat gold earrings with a round cabochon cut lapis lazuli in a gold setting
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Late 19th Century English Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victoria Gold Earrings with Lapis and Pearls
Victoria Gold Earrings with Lapis and Pearls
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W 0.48 in L 2.37 in
Art Deco Lapis and Diamond Drop Earrings in Platinum
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Charleston, SC
Lapis has been valued over the ages for its shade of blue. While the ancient Egyptians prized
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Early 20th Century Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Platinum

.11 Carat Diamond Lapis Crystal White Gold Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's One of a kind hand made Art Deco style 14k white gold dangle earrings. Euro wire tops, 1930
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Early 20th Century Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Crystal, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

22k Gold Antique Qajar Bridal Earrings
Located in Lake Worth, FL
, turquoise, rubies, emeralds, lapis lazuli. Stones were hand cut and polished. The earrings are accompanied
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Mid-19th Century Persian Anglo-Indian Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby

22k Gold Antique Qajar Bridal Earrings
22k Gold Antique Qajar Bridal Earrings
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W 1 in L 4.5 in
Natural Lapis Lazuli Plate Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A natural Lapis lazuli specimen of a plate-like form. Also known as lazurite, this raw mineral
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Natural Fiber

Natural Lapis Lazuli Plate Specimen
Natural Lapis Lazuli Plate Specimen
H 10.63 in W 7.49 in D 1.58 in
Vintage Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Gold Diamond Blue Sapphire Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
of that period (1920-1930 circa) : genuine Jades, Turquoise , Lapis Lazuli and other color gemstones
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Early 1900s Chinese Arts and Crafts Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Italy 1850 Roma Papal States Egyptian Revival Micro Mosaic Pendant in 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
; blue lapis lazuli, red jasper, black onyx, green malachite, black onyx, lava, creme nacre and 24k gold
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1850s Italian Egyptian Revival Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carlo Giuliano Hardstone Cameo of Bacchus Gold and Enamel Pendant, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
and he often used unusual combinations of gems such as lapis lazuli, zircons, fire opals and pearls
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Late 19th Century British Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

ART NOUVEAU c.1920's Czech Hand Painted Portrait Brass Necklace Bracelet Parure
Located in Thiensville, WI
portraits attached via single o-ring, pendant is suspended from a single strand made up of blue lapis lazuli
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1920s Unknown Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

A Pair Of Archaeological Revival Lapis And Gold Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of Archaeological Revival lapis and gold drop earrings, each earring with a realistically
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Lapis Lazuli Bead and Gold Demi-Parure
Located in London, GB
A 19th Century lapis lazuli bead and gold demi-parure, the necklace consisted of twenty four
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Mid-19th Century English Etruscan Revival Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Art Nouveau Enamel Ring by Marsiera
Located in London, GB
An Art Nouveau enamel ring by Marsiera, depicting a finely engraved gold frog in front of a multi-colour plique-à-jour enamel sunset, flanked by old brilliant-cut diamonds, circa 191...
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1910s Art Nouveau Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian natural pearl and diamond necklace, the twelve graduated cluster motifs each centred with natural bouton pearls measuring from 5.6 mm to 9 mm, within a surround of old br...
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1880s Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Late Georgian Aquamarine and Gold Parure
Located in London, GB
A late Georgian gold aquamarine parure of a necklace, a pair of drop earrings, a bodice brooch, a brooch, a hair ornament and a stick pin, the collar necklace with graduating oval-cu...
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Early 19th Century British George III Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Belle Époque Natural Pearl, Garnet and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A Belle Epoque natural pearl, garnet and diamond aigrette ring, the greyish pink pearl accompanied by GCS report stating to be natural saltwater, set within two round faceted demanto...
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Early 20th Century French Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Diamond, Garnet, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Lapis Signet Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, 14k. This gorgeous Deco signet ring features ornate gold work set with a fine blue lapis lazuli. The crisp clean lines of the stone visually pop against the superb 18k ...
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1920s Art Deco Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Baroque Pearls Gold Diamonds Blue Sapphire Cab Blue Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
2 large blue sapphire cabs are the upper part, then the central part is white gold diamonds and blue enamel, the lower part is composed of 2 white baroque pearls with a diameter of 1...
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2010s Thai Art Deco Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Heart garnet ring. 14k Gold Heart Eternity Ring with Heart Garnets!
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold heart Eternity ring with heart natural garnets. January birthstone. Heart eternity ring band. Valentines gift jewelry. Full circle of hearts. Weight: 2.2 g. (depen...
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2010s Turkish Modern Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Garnet, 14k Gold

Vintage Cartier Charm Bracelet 18k Gold French Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare vintage Cartier charm bracelet, made of 18 karat yellow gold, featuring gemstones. The vintage bracelet has six charms in total. Two charms of a hexagon...
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1980s French Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Belle Époque Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque diamond tiara, to the centre three diamond-set clusters with diamond-set foliate decorations and one large diamond-set cluster on each side, all within a waved frame o...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Diamond, Platinum

James Pioche Signed Navajo Sterling Silver & Lapis Lazuli Cuff Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Navajo cuff bracelet. In sterling silver. With a bezel set lapis lazuli cabochon to the center and worked decoration to the sides. Marked James Pioche & Sterling. Simply a...
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Early 20th Century Native American Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

French Lapis Lazuli 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An antique French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as an oval frame with engraved decoration and traces of blue enamel, set to each side with an oval lapis lazuli ta...
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19th Century French Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Lapis Lazuli 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
French Lapis Lazuli 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
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W 0.71 in D 0.44 in L 1.07 in
Coral Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Collar Choker
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Antique hand crafted Tibetan Ceremonial Silver Collar decorated with natural raw turquoise, natural coral beads and lapis lazuli. About 156 grams, 16" long 2" wide.
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Early 1900s Tibetan Anglo-Indian Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Silver

Antique German Cobalt Blue Glass Charm Bracelet
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Introducing a true gem of the past: the Antique German Cobalt Blue Glass Charm Bracelet, a stunning piece that captures the essence of a bygone era. This bracelet is not just an acce...
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19th Century German Art Deco Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

Rare Plique a Jour Pendant, Hemmerle
By Hemmerle
Located in New York, NY
Rare Plique a Jour Pendant from the early part of the 20th Century by Hemmerle, Germany. Hemmerle Jewelers was founded in the late 19th Century, in Munich, Germany working for the ...
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1910s German Jugendstil Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Opal, Sterling Silver, 10k Gold, Vermeil

Rare Plique a Jour Pendant, Hemmerle
Rare Plique a Jour Pendant, Hemmerle
H 4 in W 0.75 in L 14.5 in
Victorian Garnet Enamel and Diamond Pendant or Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian garnet, enamel and diamond pendant, set to the centre with an oval cabochon-cut garnet, measuring approximately 21.5x17.2mm, surrounded by old-cut diamond-set floral moti...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

1940s French Set of Diamond and Burma No Heat Ruby Necklace and Earrings
Located in New York, NY
1940's French Diamond and Ruby Necklace and Earrings Set The necklace has approximately 75ct of rubies and 40-42ct of diamonds all set in Platinum, and the clasps are white gold. The...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

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Art Deco Diamond & Lapis Lazuli Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
Platinum, Diamond and Lapis Long Dangle Art Deco Earrings.Round and Baguette Diamonds = 2 Carats
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Platinum

Antique Micromosaic Lapis Lazuli Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique micromosaic and lapis lazuli, and 18 karat yellow gold earrings, Vatican school
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19th Century Italian Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

French 19th Century Lapis Lazuli Drop Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
earrings are set with lapis lazuli cabochons held by fleur-de-lis claws with small white gold motifs above
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Lapis Lazuli Drop Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a superb pair of Etruscan revival earrings features two 22 millimeter Lapis Lazuli drops
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1870s Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Antique Diamond Lapis Lazuli and Gold Pendant Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French Antique 18 karat gold earrings with diamonds and lapis lazuli. The articulated
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Late 19th Century French Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Egyptian Style Antique Lapis Lazuli Torpedo Earrings
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
lapis lazuli. Offered in the original presentation box.
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

Antique Lapis Gold Etruscan Style Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique gold and lapis earrings in the Etruscan style with pendulum-shaped pendants, in
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1870s Etruscan Revival Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Etruscan Revival Malachite Lapis Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
the upper station is suspended a teardrop-shaped lapis pendant that gracefully moves on the ear. The
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1860s Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Yellow Gold

Etruscan Victorian Earrings with Lapis Beads
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
decorated with granulation and set with orbs of royal blue lapis. Artful, unusual and downright cool, these
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1860s Etruscan Revival Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Day Night 18 Karat Gold Lapis Dart Ear Pendants
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic antique Victorian 18k gold lapis Day Night earrings, circa 1890. These earrings can be
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Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Travaglini Antique Roman Lapis Lazuli Gold Set
Located in New York, NY
, embellished by spherical lapis-lazuli elements on a polished yellow gold mounting typical of the time, marked
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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Italy 1850 Roma Papal States Egyptian Revival Micro Mosaic Earrings in 18kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
pieces, carved from natural stones, such as; blue lapis lazuli, red jasper, black onyx, green malachite
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1850s Italian Egyptian Revival Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Revival 1850 Papal States Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold Swan Micro Mosaic
Located in Miami, FL
Roman revival grand tour earrings with Swan. Beautiful historical piece created during the
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1850s Italian Classical Roman Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Carnelian, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Earrings- These elegant earrings each feature one round
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Early 20th Century Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Lapis lazuli Gold Etruscan Style Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Pair of 18K Yellow Gold and Lapis Lazuli Etruscan Revival Earrings. Post & Clip Backs
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Art Deco Carved Lapis Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Art Deco diamond earrings suspending carved lapis pear-shaped pendants, in platinum and
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, Platinum, 18k Gold

Antique Garnet Lapis Pearl Vermeil Earrings
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
The pairing of rich garnet, deep blue natural lapis and pearls in an antique gold plated sterling
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Early 20th Century American Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Vermeil

Antique Micro Mosaic and Gold Insect Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, 14k, Italy. These antique micro-mosaic earrings are stylish examples of Victorian
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1880s Italian Victorian Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Pietra Dura Floral Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
actually polished and thinly sliced pieces of semi-precious stone (most commonly agate, lapis lazuli
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19th Century Victorian Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Malachite, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Carved Lapis Lazuli Enamel Pendant Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Carved floral motif lapis lazuli plaques are suspended on figure 8 red and black enamel links with
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Lapis Lazuli Dangle Earrings
Located in Antwerp, BE
A fine pair of Art Deco dangle earrings in platinum and 18 karat white gold set with four lapis
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian Pearl Earrings Lapis Lazuli 15 Carat Gold, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
earrings are set with central cluster of Lapis Lazuli stones surrounded by lovely lustrous Pearls. Circa
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1880s British Victorian Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Enamel Lapis Diamond Platinum Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Art Deco lapis lazuli drop earrings set in platinum, with diamonds and brilliant green
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1920s French Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Platinum

18 Carat Yellow Gold Lapis Victorian Ram's Head Earrings
Located in Sydney, AU
18ct Yellow Gold and Lapis Victorian drop earrings. A ram's head on shepherd's hook, with another
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Edwardian Jade Drop Earrings Sapphire Lapiz Lazuli 18 Carat Gold, circa 1915
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
decorated with sparkling White Topaz and Blue Sapphires with a beautiful, blue 2ct Lapis Lazuli at the top
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Large, Dome Multi 15 Carat Gemstone, Omega Quality Earrings
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Large, Dome Multi 15 CTW Gemstone, Omega Quality Earrings 14 karat yellow gold consisting of Lapis
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Modern Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Amethyst, Carnelian, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Topaz, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Vintage Lapis Lazuli Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fabulous and versatile circa 1960s large Lapis Lazuli hoops. The Lapis dangles from a 14KT yellow
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Late 19th Century American Modern Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold

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Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of antique lapis lazuli earrings for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian and Art Deco are consistently popular styles when it comes to antique lapis lazuli earrings. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Romae Jewelry and Kiersten Elizabeth produced popular versions that are worth a look. A selection of cabochon, round cut and rose cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our antique lapis lazuli earrings for sale are for women, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Antique Lapis Lazuli Earrings?

Prices for antique lapis lazuli earrings start at $250 and top out at $21,500 with these earrings, on average, selling for $4,750.

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.