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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
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

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

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

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

Materials

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

Materials

Base Metal

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

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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

Materials

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

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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

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

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

Materials

Gilt Metal

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

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Designer Signed Clara Studio Inc. Modern Runway Clip Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful Designer Signed Clara Studio Inc. Brushed Gold tone Modern Clip-on Earrings. Measuring approx. 1.75" long. Signed: CLARA STUDIO INC. A Perfect compliment to your war...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Francoise Montague Paris by Cilea Clip Earrings Resin Pink Rose
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cilea Paris designed these lovely romantic clip-on earrings for French jewelry designer Francoise Montague. The dimensional resin shape features rose flowers in elegant light pink an...
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1990s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

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

Materials

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

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

Materials

Gilt Metal

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

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Naimah Love Lips Statement Earrings, Crystal
Located in Istanbul, 34
Love starts with the heart and lasts on the lips. These might be the sexiest earrings ever! Our sexy gold statement heart earrings with diamond kisses. Shine your love on! Compositi...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

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

Materials

Gold Plate

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

Materials

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

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

Materials

Gold Plate

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

Shoulde - duster clip-on earring designed by Alexis LAHELLEC PARIS, gold plated
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Shoulder - duster earrings are trending her's why... Wether you're minimalist or maximalist drop earring are the ultimativ one and - done Jewel, as seen on the red carpet. Look at o...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

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

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

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

Materials

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

Materials

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

1995 Chanel Gold Tone CC Logo Textured Button Clip On Earrings
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a pair of round textured CC logo clip on earrings. The piece is designed by Chanel in 1990s. It is crafted in base metal and is gold plated. Signed: “© Chanel ® - 95P- 94A ...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Clip-on Earrings

18 kt. White Gold Clip-on Earrings With 4.16 ct. Cognac & White Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Damaso Martinez 18 kt. White Gold Clip-on Earrings With 4.16 ct. Cognac and White Diamonds Earrings has a stick that goes up and down, so can conveniently enough be used for either ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 3 Carat Old Mine Cushion Diamond Platinum Studs
Located in Rome, IT
an exquisite pair of GIA certified 3 carat old mine cut cushion diamond platinum studs full of brightness
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2010s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Set Of 18K Gold, 925 Silver And Amber Pair Of Earrings, Pendant And Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a set of 18K yellow gold, 925 silver and amber pair of earrings, pendant and ring. They depict an oval cabochon ambers on bezel setting decorated with an 18K gold thin ropes ...
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20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amber, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Rock Crystal Pool Clip Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
David Webb "Pool" clip earrings in hammered 18k yellow gold with oval-shaped cross-hatched carved rock crystal at center. Part of the Webb Twilight collection. These beautiful earr...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angela Cumming Vintage 18K and Ruby Earrings, c. 1989
Located in Aspen, CO
18K yellow gold vintage earrings each with 7 small cabochon circular natural rubies of Burma color, Angela Cummings. This is the larger model - rarely found. These are cushion shap...
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1980s North American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

LECHIC - 18k bicolour gold ear clips set with brilliant cut diamonds
Located in The Hague, ZH
LECHIC - 18k bicolour gold ear clips set with brilliant cut diamonds up to. 0.24ct - F/G - VS/SI detailed description: the size of the ear clip is 1.0 cm long by 8.0 mm wide weigh...
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2010s Dutch Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 5 Heart Shape Diamond Studs Earrings
Located in Rome, IT
Elevate your elegance with this exquisite pair of heart-cut diamond earrings. Set in lustrous platinum studs, these remarkable gems boast a captivating allure. The diamonds, radiate ...
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2010s Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Earrings with opal and diamond 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18 kt yellow gold ear clips set with opal and brilliant cut diamonds. 1.00ct - F/G - VS/SI detailed description: the top of the ear clip is 2.2 cm long by 1.8 cm wide weight 12.1 ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 2 Carat Heart Shape Diamond Studs
Located in Rome, IT
GIA Certified 2 Carat Heart Shape Diamond Studs G COLOR VVS CLARITY
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2010s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Earrings set with diamonds 14k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold earrings set with brilliant cut diamond 1.00ct - F/G - VS/SI detailed description: the size of the earrings is 2.0 cm high and 0.5 cm wide Total weight 6.0 grams ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Fancy Yellow 4 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Studs
Located in Rome, IT
GIA Certifed Fancy Yellow 4 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Studs
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2010s Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond

GIA Certified 5 Carat Round Brilliant Cut G VS Diamond Ring
Located in Rome, IT
EXCEPTIONAL GIA Certified 5 Carat Round Brilliant Cut G Color Diamond Ring VS2 G COLOR
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2010s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond

1.30 Carat Huggies Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Carats White Gold Omega Closure
Located in Rome, IT
stunning pair of diamond huggie earrings have an air of timeless elegance and sparkle with 1.38 carats of high quality diamonds. The faces of the earrings are encrusted with diamond...
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2010s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ungaro Paris Braided Gilt Metal Clip Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
These elegant Emanuel Ungaro Paris couture clip-on earrings feature a gilt metal domed rounded shape with a braided carved pattern and satin finish texture. Each piece is signed with...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Gilt Metal

GIA Certified Exceptional 6.09 Carats Asscher Cut Diamond Platinum Studs
Located in Rome, IT
An exquisite GIA certified 6.09 total carat pair of asscher cut diamonds is gorgeously sophisticated and is exceptionally clean with Internally Flawless VVS1 clarity! The diamonds ar...
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2010s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

GOLD BAUER - Earrings set with diamonds 18k bicolour gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
GOLD BAUER - 18k bicolour gold ear clips set with brilliant cut diamonds up to. 0.29ct - F/G – VS/SI Detailed description: the size of the ear clip is 2.5 cm high by 2.0 cm wide T...
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2010s Dutch Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Bow Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pretty pair of vintage half bow earrings set with a diamond center by Tiffany & Co. Circa 1980. The center of the earring is pave set with 36 round brilliant diamonds weighing approximately 0.40 carats total. The earrings sit nicely on the ear, framing the face. The earring is stamped Tiffany 750...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

7 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Studs Exceptional
Located in Rome, IT
- Very large and impressive size at 7.12 carats! - Nice white face up with G-H color - SI3-I1 clarity with scattered inclusions and bright sparkle. Inclusions blend in perfectly wh...
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2010s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Marina B. 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Citrine Onyx Clip-on Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Marked: 1985 750 Marina B. FRANCE 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Facet cut and Cabochon Citrine and Onyx Earrings with 60 diamonds approx over 2.00 cts E-F color VS Clarity Measurement: 32...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings

12.72 Carat Flower 18K "Rêves de Marguerite" Natural Fancy Color Diamond Earring
Located in New York, NY
Transport yourself to a garden of dreams with our enchanting 'Rêves de Marguerite' earrings. Each delicate petal, crafted from shimmering natural Fancy Yellow Pear shape diamonds, ra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Diamond Earring with Coral
Located in Central, HK
18K White Gold Diamond Earring with Coral Coral is said to be beneficial for the body, mind, and spirit, and can be used to treat a variety of ailments, also said to promote positiv...
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2010s Hong Kong Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Earrings clip-on set with diamonds 18k bi-colour gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bi-colour gold ear clips set with brilliant cut diamonds up to. 2.00ct - F/G – VS/SI Detailed description: the size of the ear clip is 2.4 cm long by 1.4 cm wide Total weight ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Harry Winston Diamond Loop Earrings
Located in Rome, IT
Presenting the epitome of luxury and sophistication: the Harry Winston Diamond Loop Diamond Earrings in medium size, crafted from platinum a...
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2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

South Sea Pearl Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold by Meister
Located in Lucerne, CH
Step into celestial elegance with our stunning Pearl Earrings by Meister. Crafted in luminous 18-karat white gold, these earrings blend refinement and luxury seamlessly. At the cente...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Dangle Heart Diamond Earring's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Note: Production time for this product is 4 weeks. Light & delicate these heart hoops are meant to be worn every single day!! 💎Heart hoops are the perfect addition to your earring ...
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2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Duo Oval Cut Ear Cuff Earring Single
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Earring Information Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Metal : 14k Gold Metal Color : White Gold Oval Diamond : 3*5mm/2*3mm Round Diamond : 1.8mm   A stunning duo of a large and small ov...
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2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

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14k Gold, White Gold

Blooming Flower Petals
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Earring Information Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Metal : 18k Gold Metal Color : White Gold Diamond Carat Weight : 6.74 ttcw Diamond colour-clarity : F/G color VS clarity   Note: P...
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2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

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