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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 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

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

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

Marco Bicego Cairo Gold and Diamond Small Drop Woven Earrings OG325B
By Marco Bicego
Located in Wilmington, DE
18K yellow gold french wire earrings with brilliant cut diamonds. Distinctive and luxurious, the
Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Roman Malakov 7.66 Carat Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire Eternity Wedding Band Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A unique eternity ring style showcasing a row of emerald cut pink sapphires weighing 7.66 carats total. Inside the basket of the sapphires are round brilliant diamonds set underneath...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 1.07 Carats Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A lovely pendant necklace, showcasing a 1.07 carats princess cut diamond with approximately M-N color and SI1 clarity, bezel-set in 14K yellow gold. Suspended on an adjustable 18 inc...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 8.02 Carats Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A stunning engagement ring, showcasing an 8.02 carats cushion cut diamond certified by GIA as G color and I1 clarity, set in a unique compass setting. Finely set in a platinum mounti...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 4.25 Carats Total Mixed-Cut Diamond Ladies' Wristwatch in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A vintage 1950s ladies' watch, featuring 103 tapered baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 4.25 carats total. Finely made with platinum. Manual movement, 6...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Suzanne Kalan 3.00 Carats Pink Sapphire & Diamond Bangle Bracelet in Rose Gold
By Suzanne Kalan
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Suzanne Kalan bangle bracelet, featuring pink sapphires weighing 3.00 carats total. Accented by baguette cut diamonds weighing 0.58 carat total. Finely made with 18K rose...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold

2.75 Carats Mixed-Cut Ruby & Diamond Bangle Bracelet in Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable bangle bracelet, featuring oval and pear shape rubies weighing 2.75 carats total. Accented by a shared halo of round cut diamonds weighing 0.80 carat total. Finely made...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 4.40 Carats Elongated Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A stunning engagement ring, featuring a 4.40 carats elongated radiant cut diamond certified by GIA as D color and SI2 clarity, set on a classic four prong setting. Accented by round ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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