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What is a French wire in earrings?

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What is a French wire in earrings?
French wire in earrings is a type of back that features a curved hook that goes through your ear. The hook is open at the back, and the earring can sit on the earlobe without an earring back.
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Ivanka Trump South Sea Pearl & Natural Diamond French Wire Earrings In Stock
By Ivanka Trump
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Ivanka Trump 18k White Gold South Sea Pearl & Natural Diamond French Wire Earrings Designer
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

55 Ct Carved Emerald Leaf Shape Earrings 14 Kt Yellow Gold French Wire Earring
Located in New York, NY
55 Ct Carved Emerald Leaf Shape Earrings 14 Kt Yellow Gold French Wire Earring Emerald Post
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2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Small Lantern Akoya Pearl French Wire Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Warmth joins elegance in these drop earrings. 18k yellow gold bars form the shape of an antique
Category

2010s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Doppio Black Onyx Rope French Wire Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Black onyx and gold are beaming pairs for these earrings. Descending from French hooks, 18k yellow
Category

2010s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Leon Mege Art Deco Style Black Pearl and Diamonds French Wire Earrings
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
Sea pearls The earrings are approx. 60 mm (2 1/4") in length Diamond studied French wire
Category

2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Platinum

Turquoise Earrings by Chantal Augustin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
3/8"x 1/2" and has accent stones. The earring have French wires. Earrings Measures: 3/4" x 7/8
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Native American Dangle Earrings

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1985 Rolex Lady-Datejust Wristwatch in 18k Yellow Gold Ref: 69068
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This 1985 Rolex Datejust is a luxurious ladies’ timepiece crafted from 18k yellow gold with a 26mm case, a classic champagne dial, and a President bracelet. Adorned with factory-set ...
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 14.01 Carats Total Oval Cut Ruby & Diamond Halo Collar Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A vintage style collar necklace, showcasing vibrant oval cut natural rubies weighing 14.01 carats total, surrounded with a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds. Elegantly spaced by m...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 6.58 Carats Total Diamond Fashion Mesh Bracelet
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful fashion bracelet, featuring round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 6.58 carats total with G color and VS clarity, bezel-set with a beaded halo. Finely made with 18K white ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 8.20 Carats Marquise & Pear Shape Diamond Fashion Bracelet
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A stylish fashion bracelet, featuring 135 marquise and pear shape diamonds weighing 8.20 carats total with G color and VS-SI clarity. Finely made with 18K rose gold, 7 inches in leng...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Roman Malakov 11.25 Carats Total Marquise & Pear Shape Diamond Bracelet
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An elegant bracelet, featuring marquise and pear shape diamonds weighing 11.25 carats total, set beautifully in an alternating fashion. Diamonds are set on 18K white gold, 7 inches i...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Large Etruscan Revival Pendant Chain Necklace in 22K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Etruscan revival style necklace, featuring a pendant adorned with a beautiful enamel work that is complemented by a milgrain finish. Accented by a dangling fringe found al...
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Chain Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

85.97 Grams Wheat Chain Collar Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A stylish chain collar necklace, featuring a wheat style composition. Finely made with 18K yellow gold, 19.25 inches in length. This necklace weighs 85.97 grams. Perfect complement t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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