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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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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
Category

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

Ippolita 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Lollipop Quartz Earring
By Ippolita
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful pair of French wire earrings from Ippolita. These beautiful earrings are 1 1/2 inches
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Roman Malakov GIA 10.43 Carats Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A timeless engagement ring, showcasing a 10.43 carats old European cut diamond certified by GIA as O-P color and VS clarity, set on a unique ten prong setting. Finely made with a pla...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Roman Malakov GIA Certified 3.61 Carat Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent engagement ring, showcasing a 3.61 carat oval cut diamond certified by GIA as F color and SI2 clarity, set on a classic four prong setting. Accented by round cut diamon...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. Northern Star Stud Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A stylish pair of stud earrings created by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.'s Northern Star collection, featuring two four point stars finely made of 18K yellow gold. Comes with a post...
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.17 Carats Total Round Cut Sapphire & Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful pair of dangle earrings, featuring round cut sapphires weighing 2.00 carats total, set on a shared prong setting in an open pear shape design. Accented by diamonds weighi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14.24 Grams Etruscan Revival Enamel Dangle Earrings in Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of dangle earrings, featuring an Etruscan revival style made of 22K yellow gold and accented by a gorgeous enamel work, 1.75 inches in length. Comes with posts and p...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Roman Malakov 5.30 Carats Total Alternating Sapphire & Diamond Tennis Bracelet
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A stylish tennis bracelet, featuring 29 round cut sapphires weighing 2.31 carats total and 30 round cut diamonds weighing 2.99 carats total, set in an alternating fashion. Finely mad...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 1.00 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Tennis Bracelet
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A dainty tennis bracelet, featuring 120 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 1.00 carat total. Finely made with 18K yellow gold, 1.20 mm in width and 7.10 inches in length. Perfect ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

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