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18 K Yellow Gold Carnelian Earclips
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A pair of very understated yet simple 18 K yellow Gold earclips with Omega post featuring 2 orange
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 K Yellow Gold Carnelian Earclips
18 K Yellow Gold Carnelian Earclips
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W 0.68 in L 0.86 in
BVLGARI Carnelian Onyx 18k Rose Gold Earrings Papers
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
These fabulous Bulgari stud earrings are crafted in 18k rose gold engraved with the Bvlgari logo
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2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Onyx, Rose Gold

Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Carnelian Doorknockers 1970's Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
door knockers with hoops made of Carnelian. Because these earrings come to us from 1970's there are
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20th Century Italian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Carnelian Sacral Chakra Earrings by Elizabeth Raine
Located in London, GB
The Carnelian 18K Gold Sacral Chakra Earrings, are an easy to wear everyday pair of droplet
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Earrings with carnelian and diamonds 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold earrings set with carnelian and brilliant cut diamonds, approximately 0.25ct in
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2010s Dutch Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Trianon Peridot & Carnelian Clip-On Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
By Trianon
Located in Dallas, TX
Trianon Peridot & Carnelian Clip-On Earrings 18K Yellow Gold. 1" x 0.75" 23.38 Grams
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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victor Mayer Earrings Darcy & Elizabeth Carnelian 18k Yellow Gold 2 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Darcy & Elizabeth Carnelian Earrings 18k Yellow Gold with Diamonds VICTOR MAYER is a
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2010s German Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18k Yellow Gold Sugarloaf Cut Carnelian White Diamonds Stud Design Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Stud Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold White Diamonds 0.03 carat Square Cut Carnelian Design
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2010s Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Cabochon Cut Carnelian Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb diamond and carnelian earrings. Containing two oval shape cabochon cut carnelian
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20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Carnelian Star Earrings Set in 18K Gold
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
luck and confidence to its wearer 18 Karat White / Yellow / Rose Gold 2 Natural Carnelian Stones
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Victoria Strigini: Ancient Roman Intaglio Earrings in 18k Gold and Carnelian
Located in New York, NY
Victoria Strigini (b. 1991) An arresting pair of contemporary 18k yellow gold hoop earrings, with
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Classical Roman Hoop Earrings

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Carnelian, 18k Gold

1960s Diamond Carnelian Stud Flower Earrings
Located in Napoli, Italy
An unusual pair of vintage diamond flower design earrings set in 18k Gold and hand-carved Carnelian
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Vintage 1950s Stud Earrings

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Carnelian, Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style Carnelian Amethyst Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold Dangle Earring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Carnelian Amethyst Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Earring
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2010s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Carnelian, White Diamond, Turquoise, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, ...

27.46 CT Natural Carnelian & 0.86 CT Diamonds in 18K Rose Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Height: 42 mm Width: 11.5 mm Metal:18K Yellow Gold Hallmarks: 18K Total Weight: 13.6 Grams Stone
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2010s Unknown Drop Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, 18k Gold

Meghna Jewels Carnelian Claw Drop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These modern and fiercely gorgeous drop earrings are handcrafted in 18K gold, sterling silver and
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold

Meghna Jewels Carnelian Claw Drop Earrings
Meghna Jewels Carnelian Claw Drop Earrings
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W 0.75 in L 1.5 in
Vintage Cartier Carnelian Gold Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designer: Cartier Materials: 18 karat Yellow Gold Stone: Carnelian Weight: 27.5 grams Measurement
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Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold

Stunning Diamond Citrine Carnelian Yellow 18k Gold Earrings for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Yellow Gold 18K Earrings Diamond 24-0,20 ct Citrine 2-2,6 3/1A Carnelian 4-5,33 ct Citrine 2
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2010s Swiss Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Carnelian and Diamond Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
cabochon clip earrings are sure to become an instant favorite. Fashioned in precious 18K gold, each dazzler
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20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carnelian Marquise Diamond Bora Bora Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These Bora Bora earrings are cast in 18K gold and sterling silver. It is hand set in 60.25 carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Carnelian, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

White Gold Diamond, Carnelian and Prehnit Earrings
By Gianni Lazzaro
Located in Duesseldorf, DE
A magnificent pair of contemporary Diamond, Turmaline and Tanzanite drop Earrings. The earrings are
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21st Century and Contemporary German Drop Earrings

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Carnelian, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1970s Aldo Cipullo Carnelian Crystal Gold Earrings
By Aldo Cipullo
Located in New York, NY
18k gold large earrings by Aldo Cipullo, with crystal and sugarloaf cut carnelian. Earrings are
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Vintage 1970s Italian More Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Crystal, Gold

Antique Carved Jade Carnelian 18 Karat Brushed Gold Earrings
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Very special earrings made in antiques jade and carnelian cts 11, basket are carved in one pieces
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2010s Italian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Jade, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian 18k Rose Gold Earstuds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Model VCARN6BO00 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Carnelian Weight 2.4 g Condition
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2010s French Stud Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Elizabeth Locke Carnelian and Red Jasper Earrings
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Darnestown, MD
Large, bold earrings by Elizabeth Locke. The central oval of jasper depicts a man in profile
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Jasper, 18k Gold

Aldo Cipullo South Sea Pearl Carnelian Gold Earrings
By Aldo Cipullo
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large circa 1970s earrings by Aldo Cipullo, set in 18k gold, with center 16.5mm South Sea
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Vintage 1970s Italian More Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, South Sea Pearl, Gold

Carnelian Roman Profile Intaglio Gold Large Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large 18k gold earrings, set with carnelian intaglios, depicting Roman warrior profile
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20th Century Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Sorab & Roshi Cashew Earrings in Rosewood & Carnelian
By Sorab & Roshi
Located in Greenwich, CT
Clip-on gold backed Rosewood Cashew Earrings with a 12mm faceted Carnelian bead center. Set in 18
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermes Vintage Sugarloaf Carnelian Gold Clip on Earrings
By Hermès
Located in Feasterville, PA
A chic pair of Hermes earrings circa 1980's featuring 2 trillion sugarloaf Carnelian gemstones set
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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcrafted 18 Karat Gold Agate Amethyst Carnelian Turquoise Drops Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection Handcrafted 18 Karat Gold Agate Amethyst Carnelian Turquoise
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2010s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcrafted 18 Karat Gold Agate Amethyst Carnelian Turquoise Drops Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection Handcrafted 18 Karat Gold Agate Amethyst Carnelian Turquoise
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2010s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Carat Yellow Gold White Diamonds Carnelian Handcrafted Stud Design Earring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Stud Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold White Diamonds 0.03 carat Square Cut Carnelian Design
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2010s Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Grace Carnelian Gold 18 Karat Earring Charms
By Nina Wynn
Located in Denver, CO
Our moonstone-accented Grace Gold Earring Charms are rimmed in gold, with a vivid carnelian
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Unique Designer Carnelian White Diamond Yellow Gold 18 Karat Dangle Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Yellow Gold 18K Earrings Diamond 24-RND-0,11-F/VS1A Carnelian 2-30,63 ct Pearls 12-2,25 ct
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2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Carnelian, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angel Wings Carnelian 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Nina Wynn
Located in Denver, CO
The perfect everyday style, the Angel Wings 20mm Gold Charms feature carnelian drops dangling from
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Andreoli Orange Sapphire Carnelian Diamond Dangle Earrings 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Andreoli
Located in New York, NY
Andreoli Orange Sapphire Carnelian Diamond Earrings 18 Karat Rose Gold. These earrings feature two
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Andrew Clunn Geometric Drop Earring with Coral and Carnelian and Diamond
By Andrew Clunn
Located in New York, NY
Andrew Clunn Geometric Drop Earring with Oval Coral and Rectangular Carnelian with a center Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gianni Lazzaro Carnelian Prenit Cabochon White 18 Karat Gold Diamond Earrings
By Gianni Lazzaro
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings White Gold 18 K Gianni Lazzaro Diamonds 2-0,14 ct GSI Prenit 2 Cabochon -16,37ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold with Mother of Pearl and Carnelian Earrings
Located in GALLARATE, IT
Earrings in rose gold 18 Karat with Mother of Pearl in marquise cut (size stone: 8x16 mm, h 5 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold with Mother of Pearl and Carnelian Earrings
18 Karat Rose Gold with Mother of Pearl and Carnelian Earrings
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H 0.24 in W 0.48 in L 3.04 in
Nathalie Jean Diamond Ruby Tourmaline Pearl Carnelian Gold Chandelier Earrings
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
pearl and carnelian set in 18 karat rosé gold, a warm, sophisticated color close to yellow gold
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2010s Italian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Tourmaline, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Carnelian, Yellow Gold...

18 Karat Yellow Gold White Diamonds Square Cut Carnelian Stud Design Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Stud Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold White Diamonds 0.03 carat Square Cut Carnelian Design
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2010s Italian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Yellow Gold and Diamond Carnelian Elizabeth Gage Earrings
By Elizabeth Gage
Located in Dallas, TX
These stunning 18k Yellow gold and Carnelian Diamond Clip on Earrings from Elizabeth Gage weigh in
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Vintage 1980s Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Carnelian, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Green Agate 18 Karat Gold Amethyst Carnelian Turquoise Beads Drops Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini "Deco" Collection, "IRIS" earrings, made of 18K Yellow Gold, green Agate drops
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2010s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Turquoise, Agate, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcraft Carnelian Flowers 18 Karat White Gold Agate Diamonds Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 18 karat white gold drop earrings. Handmade by our craftsmen assembled with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Agate, Turquoise, Carnelian, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Carved Carnelian Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Dangle Earrings Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Dangle Earrings. Carved Carnelian on top, carved Lapis Lazuli at
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20th Century Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Cummings Mother of Pearl Carnelian Checkerboard Gold Large Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Carnelian Checkboard Large Earrings by Angela Cummings for Tiffany
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Vintage 1980s North American Drop Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Pearl, Gold

Nathalie Jean 0.11 Carat Diamond Ruby Carnelian Gold Drop Dangle Earrings
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
geometry pierced by diamonds (0,11 carats), rubies and carnelian set in 18 karat rosé gold, a warm
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Nathalie Jean 0.21 Carat Diamond Pearl Carnelian Gold Drop Dangle Earrings
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
geometry pierced by diamonds (0,21 carats), pearls and Carnelian set in 18 karat rosé gold, a warm
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcraft Carnelian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Onyx Agate Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 18 karat yellow gold drop earrings. Handmade by our artisans assembled with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, Agate, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carnelian with Diamond and Orange Sapphire Earrings Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Carnelian 11.52 carats with Diamond 0.85 carat and Orange Sapphire 2.90 carats Earrings set in 18
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2010s Thai Dangle Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Detachable Drops 18 Karat Gold 0.39 Karat Diamonds Carnelian Dangle Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Carnelian Dangle Earrings A lobo Leaf Earrings are handcrafted an 18 karats White Gold and 0.39 karats White
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2010s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, White Diamond, Diamond, Agate, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Go...

18 Karat Gold Green Agate Amethyst Carnelian Turquoise Drops Deco Style Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection a 18 Karat Gold Green Agate Amethyst Carnelian Turquoise Drops
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2010s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style 18 Karat Gold 0.39 Karat White Diamonds Carnelian Dangle Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection. These dangle earrings are handcrafted in 18 karats white gold
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2010s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

18 Carat Yellow Gold White Diamonds Carnelian Handcrafted Stud Design Earring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Stud Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold White Diamonds 0.03 carat Square Cut Carnelian Design
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carnelian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ribbed Half Hoop Earclip Leverback Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage carnelian gemstone half hoop earrings are fashioned in 18 karat yellow gold. The earrings
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Late 20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1920 British Drop Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Carnelian Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
British Art Deco drop earrings. Beautiful pair of colorful drop earrings created in the United
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Trianon Aventurine, Carnelian and Diamond Gold Earrings
By Trianon
Located in Darnestown, MD
Sporty and sophisticated domed earrings by Trianon. A gold star with a diamond is in the middle of
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Trianon Aventurine, Carnelian and Diamond Gold Earrings
Trianon Aventurine, Carnelian and Diamond Gold Earrings
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H 0.75 in W 1.25 in L 1.25 in
Antique Chinese Bi Carved Carnelian Malaquite 18 Karat Gold
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Antique Cinese Bi with carved Bucks, carved carnelian, malaquite 18 k Gold gr. 17,40. All Giulia
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2010s Italian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Malachite, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style 18 Karat Gold 0, 40 Karat White Diamonds Carnelian Dangle Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Carnelian Dangle Earrings Details: Art Deco Style 18 Karat Gold 0,40 Karat White Diamonds Carnelian Amethyst
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2010s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, White Gold...

Aldo Cipullo for Cartier 18 Karat Gold Carnelian Onyx Earrings, 1974
By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier
Located in Zurich, CH
Iconic 18 karat gold, carnelian and onyx earrings designed by Aldo Cipullo for Cartier in 1974
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Angel Wings Carnelian Charms and Intricate Tourmaline Oxidized Hoop Earrings
By Nina Wynn
Located in Denver, CO
Oxidized Charms feature milky carnelian drops dangling from a gemstone-studded bale. Nina Nguyen Design's
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

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18k Carnelian Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of 18k carnelian earrings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 215 vintage editions and 193 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. contemporary and Art Deco are consistently popular styles when it comes to 18k carnelian earrings. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Rossella Ugolini, Van Cleef & Arpels and Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 274 carnelian versions can add an especially stylish touch. A selection of round cut, mixed cut and cabochon can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of 18k carnelian earrings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are 18k Carnelian Earrings?

Prices for 18k carnelian earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $11 and can go as high as $90,420, while 18k carnelian earrings, on average, fetch $3,625.

Finding the Right earrings for You

In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.

Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.

Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.

While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.

Questions About 18k Carnelian Earrings
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    Yes, 18-karat gold can be good for earrings. Because it is an alloy, 18-karat gold is more durable and scratch-resistant than pure 24-karat gold. You can find 18-karat gold in rich warm yellow, cooler white with warm undertones and light pink rose. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of gold earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The difference between 14K and 18K white gold stud earrings comes down to the content of the precious metal alloy. Stud earrings made of 14-karat white gold are 58.3% gold and 41.7% base metal, while 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. As a result, 14-karat white gold tends to be stronger and more resistant to scratching, and 18-karat gold will have a more noticeable warm-glowing yellow tinge. On 1stDibs, shop a range of white gold stud earrings.