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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
Medium Pear Ruby Earring Ring Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pear ruby earring and ring set, all with a high polish finish. Available in 18K White Gold.  Earring Information  Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Metal : 18K Metal Color : White Gold ...
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2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Small Baguette Ruby Invisible Earring Ring Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Invisible heart ruby earring and ring set, all with a high polish finish. Available in 18K White Gold.  Earring Information Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Metal : 18K Metal Color : ...
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2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Small Baguette Heart Invisible Ruby Earring Ring Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small invisible heart ruby earring and ring set, all with a high polish finish. Available in 18K White Gold.  Earring Information  Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Metal : 18K Metal C...
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2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Flower Invisible Ruby Earring Ring Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Invisible flower ruby earring and ring set, all with a high polish finish. Available in 18K White Gold.  Earring Information  Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Metal : 18K Metal Color ...
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2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Small Butterfly Ruby Earring Ring Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small baguette butterfly ruby earring and ring set, all with a high polish finish. Available in 18K White Gold.  Earring Information  Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Metal : 18K Meta...
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2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Small Flower Invisible Ruby Earring Ring Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small flower invisible ruby earring and ring set, all with a high polish finish. Available in 18K White Gold.  Earring Information  Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Metal : 18K Metal ...
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2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Simple Tri-Pear Diamond Baguette Earcrawler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond baguette earcrawler/climber, all with a high polish finish. Available in 18K White Gold.  Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Metal : 18K Metal Color : White Gold Diamond Carat W...
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2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Small Cluster Ruby Flower Earring Ring Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small flower cluster ruby earring and ring set, all with a high polish finish. Available in 18K White Gold.  Earring Information  Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Metal : 18K Metal Co...
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2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Butterfly Ruby Earring Ring Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small butterfly ruby earring and ring set, all with a high polish finish. Available in 18K White Gold.  Earring Information  Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Metal : 18K Metal Color :...
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2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Aries Firey-S Ruby Heart Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by the fire power of Aries, these invisible set earrings are made of stones cut and set perfectly into each other. The prongs setting the rubies are perfectly invisible! All...
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2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Simple Marqkee Diamond Baguette Earcrawler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond baguette earcrawler/climber in linear design motif, all with a high polish finish. Available in 18K White Gold.  Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Metal : 18K Metal Color : Whi...
Category

2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Marqkee Diamond Baguette Earcrawler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond baguette earcrawler/climber, all with a high polish finish. Available in 18K White Gold.  Necklace Information Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Metal : 18K Metal Color : White...
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2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Leafre Diamond Baguette Earcrawler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond baguette earcrawler/climber in leaf design motif, all with a high polish finish. Available in 18K White Gold.  Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Metal : 18K Metal Color : White...
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2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Rubi Centered Diamond Line
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Combination of micro pave white diamond and ruby cuff earring, all with a high polish finish. Available in 18K White Gold. Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Metal : 18K Metal Color : W...
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2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Joker Emerald Ear Crawlers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Combination of micro pave diamond and emerald cuff earring, all with a high polish finish. Available in 18K White Gold. Earring Information Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Metal : 18...
Category

2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Asa Butterfly Ruby Earring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Take flight with these feminine, yet edgy butterfly earrings! Combination of white diamond and baguette ruby butterfly earring, all with a high polish finish. Available in 18K White ...
Category

2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Elliot's Diamond Earrings and Ring set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Orange Sapphire and diamond earring and ring set, all with a high polish finish. Available in 18K White Gold.  Earring Description:  Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Metal : 18K Metal...
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2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Sheila’s Sapphire Florals
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Earring Information Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Metal : 18K Metal Color : White Gold Diamond Carat Weight : 0.98ttcw Gemstone Count : 10 Introducing our mesmerizing diamond and s...
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2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Wave Tennis Earrings by Angeletti White Gold with Fan Shaped Gold and Diamonds
Located in Roma, IT
Wave Tennis Earrings by Angeletti White Gold with Fan Shaped Gold and Diamonds. Special occasion for these Fashionable Earrings with a Unique Design with Diamonds ct. 2.42 G-VS. The ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

28.50ct Star Sapphire earrings in platinum. GIA certified.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two shimmering blue star Sapphires, weighing a total of 28.50 carats, are surrounded by heart-shape Diamonds totaling 1.91 carats and round brilliant-diamonds totaling 1.93 carats in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

Embrace Collection by Angeletti. Rose Gold Earrings With Amethyst and Diamonds
Located in Roma, IT
Embrace Collection by Angeletti. Rose Gold Earrings With Amethyst and Diamonds. Iconic Embrace Model, Designed and Manifactured in Rome. Four diamonds (ct. 0.32) are set on each side...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Earrings with Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold by Gübelin
Located in Lucerne, CH
Indulge in the epitome of timeless sophistication with Gübelin's masterpiece – the enchanting twirl earrings. Meticulously crafted from the finest 18 Karat red gold and platinum, the...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Seaman Schepps Half Link Wood and Pink Moonstone Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Elegant and unusual pink moonstone and wood (probably ebony) half link earrings by Seaman Schepps. The pink moonstones are a wonderfully warm color that plays off beautifully with th...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold

Givenchy Logo Satin Gilt Metal Dangle Clip Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
These trendy, stylish Givenchy clip-on earrings feature a long dimensional dangling shape with gilded metal in a satin finish texture. They are signed o...
Category

1990s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Divine Earrings with Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Adorn yourself with celestial elegance in these divine earrings. Crafted in 18 Karat white gold, they boast a mesmerizing swirl of 64 brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling 2.00 carat. Eac...
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Late 20th Century European Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Richard Kerr Dangle Clip Earrings Turquoise and Fuchsia Crystal Flowers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Richard Kerr designed these fabulous clip-on earrings in the 1980s. They are made up of his signature pave rhinestones. The set features a dangle geometric drop shape all covered wit...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings

2.0ctw Garnets Vintage Earrings In Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
2.0ctw Garnets Vintage Earrings In Yellow Gold Discover the timeless elegance of these Vintage Earrings, masterfully crafted in 18kt gold. Showcasing 2.0ctw of rich garnets, these ...
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Late 20th Century Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Robert Wander 18K Semi Baroque South Sea Pearl and Diamond Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This very versatile pair of late-20th century 18K yellow gold designer fashion earrings is set with two 13.5mm semi-baroque South Sea pearls surrounded by a line of brilliant cut dia...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Francoise Montague Paris by Cilea Clip Earrings Resin Avocado Green Rose
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cilea Paris designed these romantic clip-on earrings for French jewelry designer Francoise Montague. The dimensional resin shape features rose flowers in elegant avocado-green colors...
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1990s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

0.97 Carat Pave Diamond Butterfly Ear Cuff 14 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold 0.97ctw Pave Diamond Butterfly Ear Cuff Material: 14k White Gold Diamond Details: Diamonds are approximately 0.97ctw of Pave Set, Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. There a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Gynuki Torimaru Gold Tone Earrings Circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gynuki Torimaru Gold Tone Earrings Circa 1980s. These are one of the most gorgeous pair of earrings I have in the collection. They have ear appeal, not curb appeal. They ...
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1980s English Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Grape Earrings with emeralds and amethysts in 14k gold.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Grape Earrings with emeralds and amethysts in 14k gold. Vine Leaves Earrings. Gold fertility Earrings. Plant. Leaves. Floral earrings. Weight: 3.1 g. Size:17.5x10 mm 14k gold - t...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Philippe Ferrandis Unique Enamel Flower Clip
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
These earrings were made especially to wear with a one of a kind Flower Chocker From Philippe Ferrandis collection. Enamel and Swarovski crystals. Philippe Ferrandis has been a parur...
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2010s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Missoni Italy Gilt Metal Clip Earrings with Multicolor Iconic Smiling Face
Located in Atlanta, GA
These are rare iconic Missoni, Italy couture clip-on earrings. Italian designer Rosita Missoni designed this iconic pattern in the 1980s, and these earrings were part of a 2000s desi...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Earrings with enamel and set with citrine and diamonds 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ear clips set with citrine and brilliant cut diamonds. 0.60ct - F/G - VS/SI detailed description: the size of the ear clip is 2.1 cm long by 1.7 cm wide weight 25....
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2010s Dutch Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18K Gold Pair Of Clip Earrings
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18K Gold Pair of Clip Earrings. It depicts a gold rope enrolled and twisted few times to form a circle. Both of them are hallmarked 18K in the back.
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20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stephen Dweck Amethyst Earrings Silver Round Clip-On Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of estate Stephen Dweck amethyst earrings crafted in sterling silver. Faceted oval cut amethysts measure 13.5mm x 11.5mm (estimat...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Fraleoni 18 Kt. White Gold Diamonds Rubies Clip-on Earrings
Located in Rome, IT
Handmade in Italy 18 kt. white gold earrings with brilliant-cut diamonds and carat-cut rubies. This piece belongs to Fraleoni's Dolcevita collection. The earrings have a spiral desig...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fraleoni 18 Kt. Yellow Gold Multicolored Daimonds Leaf Earrings
Located in Rome, IT
Handcrafted earrings made in Italy of 18 kt. yellow gold with white and brown brilliant-cut diamonds. This piece belongs to Fraleoni's Dolcevita collection. The earrings are designed...
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2010s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Earrings set with mabee pearl 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ear clips set with mabee detailed description: The front of the ear clip is 1.8 cm wide weight: 12.2 grams set with - 2 x 1.3 cm mabee pearl color pink purity n...
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2010s Dutch Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fraleoni 18 Kt. White Gold Diamonds Emeralds Clip-on earrings
Located in Rome, IT
Handmade in Italy 18 kt. white gold earrings with oval-cut diamonds and brilliant-cut emeralds. This piece belongs to Fraleoni's Dolcevita collection. The classic design is enhanced...
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2010s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Matthew Trent Vintage 18K Yellow Gold 1.88 ct Round Diamond Earrings Ear clips
Located in Addison, TX
Diamond: approximately 1.88 ct F / VS2 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Closure Style: Omega Back clip on Piece Style: Earrings / Ear clips Weight of Necklace: 13.3 grams Condition: Very ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angela Cummings Large Size Concave Lima Bean Shaped Gold Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Angela Cummings 18 karat gold earrings that are beautifully curved in both outer and inner shapes. A gold band frames the outer design. The earrings have a concave lima bean form giv...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

"Costis" Ram's Horn Collection - Earrings Pave' with Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
"Costis" Ram's Horn Collection - Earrings Pave' with Diamonds. Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold, with 1.86 carats of exquisite Cream Diamonds paved on the top. Handmade. The earrings hav...
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2010s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

EFFY's distinctive Panther Hoops Earrings crafted in 14k Rose Gold
By Effy
Located in Rome, IT
These are EFFY's distinctive Panther Hoops Earrings crafted in 14k Rose Gold, featuring a total weight of 0.89 carats of Round Cut White & Black Diamonds...
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2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Essex Clip-on Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of vintage Essex clip-on earrings. 1980s runway black enamel dome shaped earrings with pavé-set clear crystals on heavy gold plated metal. ESSEX signed in hanmmered te...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Scrolled Textured Clip Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Step into the world of vintage elegance with the David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Scroll Earrings, a pair of timeless accessories that showcase the brand's signature craftsmanship...
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20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Of Lobed Textured Clip Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the timeless allure of the David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Lobed Textured Clip Earrings, a captivating pair designed to enhance your style with sophistication and elegance. **...
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20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Schlumberger Enamel Earrings 18K Diamonds
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These Schlumberger earrings are special. They are set in 18K Yellow Gold with Blue and Green enamel and a Diamond starburst in the center. The Diamonds are set in Platinum as all S...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Enamel

GIA Certified 3 Carat Cushion Cut Fancy Diamond Studs
Located in Rome, IT
Large 3.02ct diamond pair - Both GIA certified - Bright white G color - Eye clean with SI2 clarity - Square cushion cuts - Fantastic sparkle and brilliance!
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2010s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Medium Gum Drop Earrings with Pink Topaz Blue Topaz and Detachable Pearls
Located in New York, NY
Medium 18kt yellow gold GUM DROP™ earrings with cabochon hot pink topaz and faceted Blue Topaz and four diamonds with detachable pearls is an elegant statement. The Cabochon Hot Pi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Cultured Pearl, Topaz, Peridot, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Dia...

Vintage 80s Tiffany & Co Earrings 18k Yellow Gold Large Statement Clip On Oval
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed pair of vintage Tiffany & Co statement earrings crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1980s). With a ridged crossover pattern the large oval earrings make a statement! C...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heart-shaped clip-on earring by GIVENCHY PARIS, gold plated, 1980s
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Heart-shaped ear clip with red Gripoix glass and large handmade pearl from GIVENCHY PARIS 1980s Measurement; Whole length 8 cm - Heart width 6 cm Above red Gripoix stone 2.4 cm in di...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Other, Gold Plate

Vintage YVES ST. LAURENT Paris, dangling clip-on earring, Rive Gauch, 1980
Located in Stuttgart, DE
About Vintage dangling YSL Paris, Rive Gauche ear clip, in blue, brown and orange Acrylic. Measurement: Height: 3,5 inches/9 cm Wight: 1.18 inches/3 cm, the brown and orange colored sphere in diameter 1,18 inches. Features: -100 % Authentic YVES SANT LAURENT GIVE GAUCH EARRING -blue-white marbled and angular first part, with a brown and orange colored ball...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Other

18K Gold New Made Natural Old Mine Cut Diamond And Ruby Decorated Bird Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.1 grams. Totally is diamond 3.70 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.08 ct. Box is not included. Pleas...
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2010s Turkish Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Coral Doorknocker Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Step into a world of timeless elegance with the David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Coral Drop Ear Clips, a mesmerizing pair designed to captivate. These ear clips, adorned with c...
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20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Earrings set with onyx 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ear clips set with onyx detailed description: the top of the ear clip is 2.0 cm high and 1.8 cm wide Weight 14.0 grams Occupied with - 2 x 1.0 cm bead shape cut o...
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2010s Dutch Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 4.07 Carat Heart Shape Diamond Studs
Located in Rome, IT
GIA Certified 4.07 Carat Heart Shape Diamond Studs. Crafted with precision and adorned with sophistication, these stunning earrings are sure to captivate with their timeless beauty. ...
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2010s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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