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Byzantine Style 18k Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000s, 18k. These eighteen-karat yellow gold earrings have a wonderful Byzantine style that
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Early 2000s Byzantine Drop Earrings

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Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Byzantine Style 18k Earrings
Byzantine Style 18k Earrings
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H 1.5 in
18K Byzantine Gold Laurel Earrings
Located in Athens, GR
values of glory and opulence with its brilliance. 100% handmade in our workshop. Metal: 18K Gold Each
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2010s Greek Byzantine Chandelier Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold

18K Byzantine Gold Laurel Earrings
18K Byzantine Gold Laurel Earrings
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W 0.36 in L 1.58 in
Byzantine Style Solid 18 K Yellow Gold Fancy Sapphire Earclips
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Very lovely handmade 18 K yellow Gold earclips featuring 12 fancy colored Sapphires weighing
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Byzantine Clip-on Earrings

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Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Granulation Gold Byzantine Earrings
Located in Athens, GR
Elevate your style with our gold hoop earrings, where the enchanting whirl of these graceful hoops
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2010s Greek Byzantine Stud Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold

London Topaz Byzantine Earrings
Located in Athens, GR
Immerse yourself in the allure of our exquisite pair of square gold earrings, meticulously crafted
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2010s Greek Byzantine Stud Earrings

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Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold

Gold Byzantine Gemstone Earrings
Located in Athens, GR
These captivating rectangle-shaped earrings feature two square amethyst gems and a square Swiss
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2010s Greek Byzantine Stud Earrings

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Amethyst, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Byzantine Dangle Earrings with Brilliant Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
Dangling Byzantine earrings in 18 karat gold hand made in Athens Greece by Dimos of the Noir
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2010s Greek Byzantine Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Byzantine Dangle Earrings with Brilliant Diamonds
Dimos 18k Gold Byzantine Dangle Earrings with Brilliant Diamonds
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W 0.393 in D 0.157 in Dm 0.393 in L 1.181 in
Trillion Iolite Byzantine Gold Earrings
Located in Athens, GR
Discover the intricate beauty of our gold earrings, adorned with exquisite granulations and crowned
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2010s Greek Byzantine Stud Earrings

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Iolite, Gold, 18k Gold

Pear Peridot Gold Byzantine Earrings
Located in Athens, GR
These exquisite open pear-shaped gold earrings, adorned with a radiant pear peridot, exude timeless
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2010s Greek Byzantine Stud Earrings

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Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Byzantine Inspired Earrings with Brilliant Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
Byzantine inspired earrings handmade in Athens Greece by Dimos of the Noir Collection, in 18 karat
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2010s Greek Byzantine Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium

Dimos 18k Gold Byzantine Inspired Earrings with Brilliant Diamonds
Dimos 18k Gold Byzantine Inspired Earrings with Brilliant Diamonds
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W 0.551 in D 0.039 in L 0.944 in
Byzantine Gold Polygon Earrings with Diamond
Located in Athens, GR
Immerse yourself in the modern sophistication of our captivating gold polygon-shaped earrings
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2010s Greek Byzantine Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Byzantine Pear Gold Earrings with Diamond
Located in Athens, GR
Embrace the allure of our pear-shaped gold earrings, adorned with meticulous granulations and
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2010s Greek Byzantine Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Gold Byzantine Earrings with Swiss Blue Topaz
Located in Athens, GR
Adorn your ears with our gold earrings, featuring an oval Swiss topaz, inspired by the grandeur of
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2010s Greek Byzantine Stud Earrings

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Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold

Byzantine Gold Earrings with Tourmalines and Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
Adorn yourself with these exquisite gold earrings, featuring a rounded pear shape embellished with
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2010s Greek Byzantine Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

Esti Frederica Designer 18 Karat Byzantine Diamonds Door Knocker Earrings
By Esti Frederica
Located in New York, NY
Esti Frederica Designer earrings. Gorgeous Byzantine door knocker clip earrings 1.10ct. Rounds
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2010s American Byzantine Drop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Byzantine Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer Earrings 18 Karat yellow gold all handmade. The earrings are microscopically
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2010s Greek Byzantine Dangle Earrings

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

Classic Byzantine Turn Screw Non Pierce Dangle Earrings 18Kt Gold Ref 12375
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Unique Handmade Vintage Byzantine Style Earrings. Working Screw Adjust for Ear Lobe. 18kt Yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Byzantine Drop Earrings

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18k Gold, Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Byzantine Stud Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These S.Georgios Earrings are 18 Karat yellow gold and all handmade. The earrings are
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Stud Earrings

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

1.10 Carat Natural Emerald Ruby Sapphire Byzantine 18 Karat Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Byzantine Deco .90ct. Natural Emeralds, sapphires & Ruby earrings. Emeralds: Square cut
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2010s American Byzantine Dangle Earrings

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Byzantine Flower Clip Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios Earrings are Hand Made from 18 Karat Yellow Gold and are decorated with Byzantine-era
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Stud Earrings

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Byzantine Style Drop Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios Designer Earrings are Hand Made from 18 Karat Yellow Gold and are decorated with
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Dangle Earrings

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Stud Earring Byzantine Style
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer Earring is 18 Karat yellow gold all handmade. The earrings are
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Stud Earrings

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

Cartier Byzantine Diamond Multi Gem Ear Clip Earrings
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A pair of multi stone ear clips from the Cartier Byzantine collection. The front of the ear clip is
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Filigree Diamond Earrings
Located in Athens, GR
Definitely an interesting and one-of-a-kind earrings completely made out of granulation technique
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2010s Greek Byzantine Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Filigree Diamond Earrings
Dimos 18k Gold Filigree Diamond Earrings
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H 1.575 in W 0.945 in Dm 0.945 in
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Byzantine Clip Hoop Earrings with Diamonds
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer earrings are custom crafted from 18 Karat yellow gold and decorated in
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Clip-on Earrings

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Byzantine Clip Hoop Earrings with Diamonds
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer earrings are custom crafted from 18 Karat yellow gold and decorated in
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Clip-on Earrings

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Byzantine Two Tone Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer earrings are handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and all custom-made. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium

Dubini Theodora Aquamarine Rubellite 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
These DUBINI earrings from the 'Theodora' collection feature aquamarine drops with rubellite
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21st Century and Contemporary Byzantine Stud Earrings

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Rubelite, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Dubini Theodora White Topaz 18K Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
These DUBINI earrings from the 'Theodora' collection feature white topaz drops set in 18K yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Byzantine Stud Earrings

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Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dubini Theodora Iolite and Diamonds 18K White Gold Earrings
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
These DUBINI earrings from the 'Theodora' collection feature iolite drops with diamonds set in 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary Byzantine Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Iolite, White Gold, 18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Filigree Sfalaki Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Athens, GR
world completely handmade in 18k yellow gold. Filigree smoothness topped with a center white natural
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Stud Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Contemporary 18K Gold & Green Tsavorite Garnet Chandelier Earrings /Ear Jackets
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The ‘Grain’, chandelier ear jackets are crafted in 18K yellow gold, hallmarked in Cyprus. These
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2010s Cypriot Byzantine Chandelier Earrings

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Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Dubini Theodora Rubellite Tourmaline and Diamonds 18K White Gold Earrings
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
These DUBINI earrings from the 'Theodora' collection feature rubellite tourmaline drops with
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21st Century and Contemporary Byzantine Stud Earrings

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Tourmaline, Diamond, Rubelite, White Gold, 18k Gold

Byzantine Sapphire Diamon Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1980's multi-stone lever back earrings. Both of these Byzantine style 18k yellow gold clip
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Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings

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

Dubini Theodora Citrine and Blue Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
These DUBINI earrings from the 'Theodora' collection feature citrine drops with blue sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Byzantine Stud Earrings

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Citrine, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Earrings with Byzantine Texture
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer Earrings in 18 Karat yellow gold all handmade. The gorgeous earrings feature
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

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

Lalaounis 18k gold and lapis lazuli antique style clip-on dangly earrings
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in London, GB
These impressive 18k gold Lalaounis clip-on dangly earrings are classical in design. The top of the
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Vintage 1970s Greek Byzantine Dangle Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli

Serpentine Ball Gold Earrings
Located in Athens, GR
Elevate your elegance with these exquisite gold drop earrings, meticulously crafted in a graceful
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2010s Greek Byzantine Drop Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold

Granulation Gold Earrings with Ruby
Located in Athens, GR
These exquisite gold earrings are designed in the enchanting shape of dreamcatchers, each featuring
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2010s Greek Byzantine Drop Earrings

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Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Gold Pear Earrings
Located in Athens, GR
% handmade in our workshop. Metal: 18K Gold Gemstones: Diamond weight 0,10 ct Discover the art of
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2010s Greek Byzantine Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Drop Ball Gold Earrings
Located in Athens, GR
Grace your ears with these exquisite gold drop earrings, delicately handcrafted in an open ball
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2010s Greek Byzantine Drop Earrings

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Round Pink Sapphire Gold Earrings
Located in Athens, GR
Embrace the epitome of elegance with our gold earrings, each meticulously crafted to showcase a
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2010s Greek Byzantine Stud Earrings

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Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Pomellato Iconica 18K Rose Gold London Blue Topaz Hoop Earrings
By Pomellato
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
18K Rose Gold London Blue Topaz Hoop Earrings 6 - London Blue Topaz (approx. 3.6 CTS) For pierced ears
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2010s Italian Hoop Earrings

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Rose Gold

Konstantino 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Silver Stud Earrings
By Konstantino
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Konstantino 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver 925 Stud Earrings. These earrings are
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1990s Greek Byzantine Stud Earrings

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Silver, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Dubini Theodora Emerald Cut Bi-Colored Beryl Rhodolite Citrine Gold Earrings
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
These DUBINI earrings from the 'Theodora' collection feature one-of-a-kind Emerald cut bi-colored
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Byzantine Dangle Earrings

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Beryl, Citrine, Garnet, 18k Gold

Diamond and Tsavortie Dangle Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond and Tsavortie Dangle Earrings, containing 2 round diamonds weighing .09pts. and 2 tsavorite
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Byzantine Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold Plate

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Dangle Drop Long Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These S.Georgios designer earrings are hand made from 18 Karat Yellow Gold and are decorated with
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Dangle Earrings

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Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Dangle Drop Long Earrings
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Dangle Drop Long Earrings
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H 1.3 in W 0.52 in D 0.08 in Dm 0.52 in L 1.3 in
Dubini Theodora Aquamarine Moonstone Rubellite Diamond Gold Chandelier Earrings
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
These DUBINI earrings from the 'Theodora' collection feature green amethyst, iolite, aquamarine
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21st Century and Contemporary Byzantine Chandelier Earrings

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Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Iolite, Moonstone, Rubelite, Gold, Yellow ...

Dubini Theodora Topaz Rubellite Aquamarine Moonstone and Diamonds Gold Earrings
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
These DUBINI earrings from the 'Theodora' collection feature white topaz and rubellite drops with
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21st Century and Contemporary Byzantine Chandelier Earrings

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Aquamarine, Moonstone, Rubelite, Topaz, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow ...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Granulation Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer earrings are handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and all custom-made. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Stud Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium

Peridot Diamond Citrine Amethyst Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
Byzantine earrings- delights the senses with a rich spectrum of colors, from warm greens to golden oranges
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2010s American Byzantine Drop Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...

Peridot Diamond Citrine Amethyst Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
Peridot Diamond Citrine Amethyst Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
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H 0.14 in W 0.43 in L 1.97 in
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Drop Long Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These S.Georgios designer earrings are hand made from 18 Karat Yellow Gold and are decorated with
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Dangle Earrings

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Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Drop Long Earrings
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Drop Long Earrings
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H 1.89 in W 0.79 in Dm 0.79 in L 1.89 in
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Drop Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These S.Georgios designer earrings are hand made from 18 Karat Yellow Gold and are decorated with
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Dangle Earrings

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Emerald, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Drop Earrings
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Drop Earrings
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H 1.54 in W 0.75 in D 0.16 in Dm 0.75 in L 1.54 in
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Ruby Drop Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Enjoy every day S.Georgios designers Byzantine-era style 18 Karat Yellow Gold earrings with
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Dangle Earrings

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Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Coin Stud Earrings of Athina
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios Designer Coin Earrings of Athina are Hand Made from 18 Karat Yellow Gold and feature a
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Stud Earrings

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

Peridot Diamond Citrine Amethyst Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
Byzantine earrings- delights the senses with a rich spectrum of colors, from warm greens to golden oranges
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2010s American Byzantine Drop Earrings

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Peridot, White Diamond, Diamond, Citrine, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 18k Gol...

1.50 Carat Byzanite Deco Pattern Circular Starburst Clip Earrings 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Byzanite Deco Pattern Elegant Circular Starburst Clip Earrings. 1.50cts of natural round diamonds
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2010s American Byzantine Chandelier Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Two Tone Diamond Square Stud Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer Earrings in 18 Karat yellow gold all handmade. The earrings feature 2 Brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Stud Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Diamond and Ruby Drop Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These S.Georgios designer dangle earrings are handmade from 18 Karat Yellow Gold and are decorated
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Dangle Earrings

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Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Diamond and Ruby Drop Earrings
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Diamond and Ruby Drop Earrings
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H 1.42 in W 0.67 in D 0.08 in Dm 0.67 in L 1.42 in
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Drop Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios 18 Karat Yellow Gold designer drop earrings are decorated with hand-made Byzantine-era
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 1...

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18k Byzantine Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of 18k byzantine earrings for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from 18k Gold, Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 23 vintage versions or 92 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 20th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of 18k byzantine earrings to choose from, but Byzantine and Medieval 18k byzantine earrings are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Georgios Collections Inc, DUBINI and Nancy Phillips are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 69, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for round cut 18k byzantine earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and pear cut alternatives. If you’re browsing the variety of 18k byzantine 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 Byzantine Earrings?

Prices for 18k byzantine earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $255 and can go as high as $57,371, while 18k byzantine earrings, on average, fetch $3,033.

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 Byzantine 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    Whether a wedding band should be 14K or 18K depends on your personal preferences. Because it contains more pure gold, 18-karat gold will usually show off a richer color and be less likely to fade over time. On the other hand, 14-karat gold is less prone to scratching and damage because it has more alloy metals. Explore a large collection of gold wedding bands on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    The term "14K earrings" means a pair of earrings that feature 14-karat white, yellow or rose gold. To be labeled 14-karat, a gold alloy must consist of 14 parts gold and 10 parts base metal. This means that 58.3% of the alloy is gold, and 41.7% consists of other metals. Find a wide range of gold earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    Yes, 14K gold is okay for earrings. In fact, many people opt for earrings crafted out of 14-karat gold. This type of gold is 53.8% pure gold and 41.7% alloy. The high content of base metals makes 14-karat gold strong enough to resist scratches, so earrings made from the precious metal can hold up to the effects of daily wear. Shop a diverse assortment of 14-karat gold earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, 14k gold can be good for earrings. The precious metal is rich in color, making it an appealing choice for jewelry. It is also durable and reasonably priced compared to 18-karat gold. The biggest downside to 14-karat gold earrings is that they contain a larger percentage of base metals than 18-karat and may be more likely to cause sensitivity reactions in some people as a result. Explore a large selection of gold earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    Yes, 14-karat gold earrings can be good. One of the biggest benefits of 14-karat gold is that the base metal content provides added strength, helping earrings resist scratching and damage. The downside to 14-karat gold is that its color often isn't as rich as purer alloys like 18- and 22-karat gold. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of gold earrings.