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A pair of 18 K yellow Gold Diamond Ruby South Sea Pearl earrings
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
These fantastic South Sea Pearl and diamond earrings are on FIRE with style! Made from warm 18
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient’ Ruby & Rose Cut Sapphires, Pearls Earrings Set In 18 K Gold & Si
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient’ Ruby & Rose Cut Sapphires, Pearls Earrings Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Res Ruby
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Contemporary Akoya Pearls & Ruby Earrings in 18K White Gold
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
18 Karat Gold DB- 1.90 CT Ruby- 3.89 CT Akoya Pearls
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Steven Battelle White Pearl and Ruby 18K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
contrasts between ruby, gold and pearl enchant.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Gold Diamond Ruby Pearl Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18K Y/gold diamond ruby pearl earclips, Old European and single cut diamonds weighing approx. 1.70
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20th Century Unknown More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold

Victorian 18K Gold & Silver Emerald, Diamond, Ruby & Pearl Scarab Earrings
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A pair of antique yellow gold, silver, emerald, ruby, diamond, and pearl earrings, each comprising
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Georgian Revival Silver & 18K Gold Ruby, Emerald, & Pearl Giardinetti Earrings
Located in Venice, CA
These beautiful sterling silver and 18k gold earrings are styled after the Giardinetti jewelry that
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Ruby & Pearl Engraved Bracelet, Brooch & Earrings Set
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
, each set with a cushion shaped ruby and seed pearls, 18 karat yellow gold throughout. This striking
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Ruby Pearl Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These pearl earrings are thoughtfully and meticulously crafted with 18 Karat yellow gold. It is
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Ruby 18 Karat Gold Natural Gold Pearls Earrings
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Cabochon Ruby 18k Gold gr 12,20 Natural Gold pearls earrings. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and
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2010s Italian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

18K Gold Ruby and Cultured Pearl Drop Earrings circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful 18K gold and ruby drop earrings with a pair of cultured pearls on each earring and a bar
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Vintage 1970s European Drop Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Baroque pearl embellished with Ruby Dangle Earring Made in 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18KT:3.786g, Pearl:115.16ct, Ruby:9.81ct, Size: 40X17 MM"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Ruby Pearl Yellow Gold Detachable Tassel Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Pearl Detachable Tassel Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold. A pair of ruby and pearl ear clips that
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Vintage 1980s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Earrings Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Tourmaline Pearl 18K Gold/10.3gr
Located in SE
, Tourmalines and Mabe Pearls . Each earring is 37 mm long. Not hallmarked, metal tested solid 18K Gold. 20
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Vintage 1970s European Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Bochic “Capri” Red Ruby & Tahiti Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Blue Sapphire & South Sea Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Red Ruby natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

CHAUMET New York Emerald, Ruby and pearl earrings 18K
By Chaumet
Located in Chicago, IL
gold and flanked with baguette cut rubies. Each earring decorated with white pearl and emerald bead
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Classical Roman Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Tahiti Pearls, Ruby & Emerald Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Tahiti Pearls, Ruby & Emerald Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Tahiti South Sea
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

18 Karat Gold Ruby Pearl Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These pearl earrings are thoughtfully and meticulously crafted with 18 Karat yellow gold. It is
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Three Tier Ruby & Pearl Earrings With Diamonds Made In 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This 3 tier slice treated ruby and pearl earring is a gorgeous earring to wear for any cocktail and
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Unheated Ruby, White South Sea Pearl & Diamond Earrings, 18K Gold, Austy Lee
By Austy Lee
Located in Hong Kong, HK
South Sea Cultured Pearls (9.5mm) and White Diamonds, set on black & pink color-plated 18K White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Artist Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

Bochic “Capri” Multi Sapphire, Ruby & Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Multi Sapphire, Ruby & Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Multi color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver,...

Handmade 18 karat Gold , Pearl and Ruby Earrings
Located in Jerusalem, IL
Gold and in the wire work technique. Set with a 10 mm Round Button pearl. 1.5 inches long - 4 cm 1 inch
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2010s Asian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

18ct White Gold & Pearl Earrings Featuring Rubies "Estelle"
Located in AGNES WATER, AU
These elegant 18ct white gold drop "Estelle" earrings are a new take on the classic pearl earring
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2010s Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

18ct Yellow Gold & Pearl Earrings Featuring Rubies "Estelle"
Located in AGNES WATER, AU
These elegant 18ct yellow gold drop "Estelle" earrings are a new take on the classic pearl earring
Category

2010s Unknown Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Earrings
Located in New York, NY
"18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Earrings Gross Weight : 9.470 Gold Weight: 3.194 Cts. Diamond Weight
Category

2010s Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby & Pearl Tassel Earrings With Diamonds Made In 18k Yellow Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:6.91g, Diamond:4.08ct RUBY:18.83Cts, PEARL:15.25Cts Size: 121X11MM"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby & South Sea Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby & South Sea Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Red Ruby Oval Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Eostre Golden South Sea Pearl, Ruby and Diamond Earring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
like post fitting for extra comfort and security. The earring is in 18K rose gold that matches the tone
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2010s Australian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Ruby with Diamond Earrings with Detachable South Sea Pearl in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl, Ruby 15.72 carats with Diamond 1.06 carats Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
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2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Eostre Ruby, Champagne Colour South Sea Pearl and Diamond Earrings in 18k Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
A Pair of Ruby, Champagne Colour South Sea Pearl and Diamond Earrings in 18k White Gold. It is a
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2010s Australian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Eostre Ruby, White Australian South Sea Pearl and Diamond Earrings in 18k Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
A pair of 9.5 mm oval south sea pearl, ruby earrings in 18k white gold. This earrings is consist
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2010s Australian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Pearl, Ruby, & Multi Opal Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Opal, Ruby & Multi Gem Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver Natural Rubies - 4 carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Ruby & South Sea Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & South Sea Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Oval Shapes
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18...

Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Rose Sapphires & Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Rose Sapphires & Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver South Sea Baroque
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gr...

Eostre Ruby, White South Sea Pearl and Diamond Earring in 18K White Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
This is a pair of flower motif South Sea Pearl Earring. The flower petals are made of 5 oval rubies
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2010s Australian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Tahiti Pearls & Red Rubies Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Tahiti Pearls & Red Rubies Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Rose Cut Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire & Multi Gem Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire & Multi Gem Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver Natural Emeralds
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Pea...

Ruby Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold. These beautiful earrings are hand set with 13.25 carats ruby, 36.2 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Multi Gem & South Sea Pearl Earrings In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Multi Gem & South Sea Pearl Earrings In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Baroque Pearl Ruby Tear Drop Earrings
By Jaipur Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Luminous pear shaped Baroque Pearl drop earrings set with pink Rubies in 22 karat gold... a modern
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Ruby and 1.90 Carats Diamond Earring Pair with a Pearl Hanging Made in 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
Pearl bead hanging on it. It’s made in 18K Gold. The colour combinations make it very versatile and easy
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Diamonds, Rubies, Pearls, 18 Karat White Gold Fashion Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Amazing fashion earrings in 18K white gold structure
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Vintage 1980s Retro Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pearl Ruby Diamond Silver Gold Bird Shaped Dangle Earrings
Located in Berlin, DE
highlighted by circular-cut rubies. Two teardrop shaped rubies on the top. Supporting two pearl drops
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20th Century Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

18k Rose and White Gold with Pink Quartz Pearls Ruby and White Diamonds Earrings
Located in GALLARATE, IT
since 1948. Earrings in 18k rose and white gold with Pink Quartz (triangular cabochon cut, size
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, ...

Ruby Pearl Cluster Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Clusters of rubies are surrounded by 6 pearls in these festive 18 karat earrings. Omega backs
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Ruby Pearl Cluster Earrings
Ruby Pearl Cluster Earrings
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White Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Modern Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Elegant earrings in 18 kt white gold mounted
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2010s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

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...

Ella Gafter Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ruby Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pearl earrings feature two decorative rubies accented with a diamond in the center and set in a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, Black Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White ...

Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold Ruby Sapphire Pearl Cocktail Earrings
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
elegant and attarctive. Suitable for evening dress. 18K Gold Earrings, Gross Weight 21.15 g 2 Akoya Pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold Rubies and Baroque Freshwater Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in Cattolica, IT
18 Karat yellow gold drop earrings made up from irregular shape pearls which catch the light and
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Early 2000s Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Estate 18 Karat White Gold Diamond, Ruby, and Pearl Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
Dazzling diamond and ruby drop earrings with three dangling cultured pearls. Metal: 18K White Gold
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Early 2000s Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Pearl and Multi-Gem 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One pair of pearl and multi-gem 18K yellow gold earrings featuring two white mabe pearls measuring
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Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ella Gafter Ruby Diamond Pearl Drop Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The elegant ruby and diamond earrings feature 6 faceted drop shape heated Mozambique rubies of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

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

78.0 carats Ruby Pearl Diamond Chandelier Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold & Sterling Silver, these beautiful earrings are set in 78.0 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold Ruby Tahiti Pearl Earrings
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
not hesitate to contact us. 18K White Gold Prima Ruby and Tahiti pearl earrings 2-TSP Pearl Cultured
Category

2010s Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold Ruby Tahiti Pearl Earrings
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Inspired by famous Russian Ballet, this Prima Star Ruby and Tahiti Pearl Earrings created by
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2010s Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Diamond Ruby Chandelier Pearl Tassel Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The diamond, ruby and pearl chandelier earrings feature a cascade with 8 South Sea pearls of 12
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sybarite Sceptre Earrings in White Gold with White Diamonds, Rubies & Pearls
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
. White Gold (18 Karat) 7.20 g White Diamonds 1.89 cts Rubies 0.35 ct South Sea Pearls 14.00 mm
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2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

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

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Elegant Ruby and South Sea Pearls 18 Karat White Gold Earrings
By Jewels By Viggi
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Elegant Ruby and South Sea Pearls 18K white gold Earrings, set with 16.60 carat of intense red Ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

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18k Gold Pearl Ruby Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of 18k gold pearl ruby earrings available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 191 vintage editions and 355 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of 18k gold pearl ruby earrings made by contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Frederique Berman, Luigi Ferrara and Meghna Jewels are consistently popular. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of ruby versions from the 403 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A selection of round cut, brilliant cut and mixed cut can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of 18k gold pearl ruby earrings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are 18k Gold Pearl Ruby Earrings?

Prices for 18k gold pearl ruby earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $270 and can go as high as $375,000, while 18k gold pearl ruby earrings, on average, fetch $3,622.

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 Gold Pearl Ruby 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.