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Garnet and Diamond Earring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Garnet 4.68ct and Diamond 1.18ctw Earring 18K Yellow Gold
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2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.07 Ct Sapphire Garnet Diamond 18 K White Gold Earrings
By ALPENGEM
Located in Territet, CH
in 18 K white gold, which make them an ideal accessory for blond and black hair ladies. Garnets
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2010s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Antique Repoussé Garnet and 18K Gold Earrings
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Elegant 18 karat gold repoussé scrolling and articulated earrings from early 19th Century. The
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Antique Early 19th Century European Early Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Repoussé Garnet and 18K Gold Earrings
Antique Repoussé Garnet and 18K Gold Earrings
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W 0.67 in L 1.34 in
Pantone18 Ultra Violet Garnet Red Spinels Orange Sapphires 18 K Gold Earrings
By Bella Campbell/Campbellian Collection
Located in Morristown, NJ
Bella Campbell's New 18 K White Gold Earrings with Magnificent Violet Garnet Center, Surrounded
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Spinel, Gold

Georgian Garnet Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Georgian earrings composed of 18K yellow gold and cabochon garnets. The garnets are foil backed
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

Georgian Garnet Earrings in 18K Gold
Georgian Garnet Earrings in 18K Gold
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W 1 in L 3.13 in
Retro 18K Yellow Gold and Garnet Drop Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
Grams This is a stunning pair of retro drop earrings made in 18k yellow gold with garnet. Each earring
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Vintage 1950s American Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Earrings set with garnet and diamonds 18k pink gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18 kt rose gold earrings set with red garnet and brilliant cut diamonds. 0.36 ct - F/G - VS/SI
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2010s Dutch Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold

18k Gold and Blackened Sterling Silver Tourmaline and Garnet Earrings
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
stunning addition to your jewelry wardrobe. The aquamarine drops are wrapped in 18K gold bezels and set on
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2010s Dutch Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Pearl and Garnet 18K Yellow Gold Dangling Earrings, circa 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One pair of black Tahitian pearl and garnet 18K yellow gold dangling earring featuring two pearls
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20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” Pineapple Amethyst & Garnet Earrings Set In 18 K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Pineapple Amethyst & Garnet Earrings Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Natural Purple
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

18K Gold, Rhodolite Garnet, and Diamond Crisscross Stud Pierced Earrings
By Lucy Martin
Located in TUXEDO PARK, NY
These very contemporary 18K gold stud pierced earrings feature a rhodolite garnet accented by white
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2010s British Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

18K Gold, Hessonite Garnet, and Diamond Crisscross Stud Pierced Earrings
By Lucy Martin
Located in TUXEDO PARK, NY
These very contemporary 18K gold stud pierced earrings feature a hessonite garnet accented by white
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2010s British Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

18k Yellow Gold Garnet & Diamonds Nest Pendant and Earrings
By Rebecca Noff
Located in Toronto, ON
Garnet in Pendant: 8.35ct Diamonds in Pendant: 0.30ct G/VS Chain: 16inches 18K Yellow Gold
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2010s Canadian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Rose Gold Garnet Tourmaline Diamond Curved Earrings
By Celine Roelens
Located in GENT, BE
ADELINE trio curved earrings in 18Kt rose gold set with 2 oval-shaped Royal Purple Garnets, 2 oval
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k G...

18k Rose Gold Garnet Tourmaline Diamond Curved Earrings
18k Rose Gold Garnet Tourmaline Diamond Curved Earrings
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H 0.13 in W 0.91 in L 0.99 in
18k White Gold Garnet Tourmaline Diamond Curved Earrings
By Celine Roelens
Located in GENT, BE
ADELINE trio curved earrings in 18Kt white gold set with 2 oval-shaped Royal Purple Garnets, 2 oval
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, Mandarin Garnet, Gold, 18k G...

18k White Gold Garnet Tourmaline Diamond Curved Earrings
18k White Gold Garnet Tourmaline Diamond Curved Earrings
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H 0.13 in W 0.91 in L 0.99 in
Paul Amey 18k Gold, Diamond and Natural Garnet Earring and Pendant Set
By Paul Amey
Located in Tewantin, Queensland
garnet earrings are made with 18K gold, platinum, two 3pt diamonds and two Natural Garnets x 2. The
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2010s Australian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Dressy Diamond Garnet 18K Gold Long Chandelier Dangle Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
chandelier earrings are Crafted in solid 18K white gold and set with  (16) Red Garnets, pear-shape, and prong
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21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Spessartite Fanta Garnet Cabochon and Diamond Earring in 18k Rose Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
A pair of long chandelier style Spessartite Fanta Garnet and Diamond Earring in 18K Rose Gold. The
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2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

5.1Ct Spessartine Garnet and 0.12Ct Natural Diamond Earring in 18k gold
Located in Singapore, SG
This is a pair of 5.1Ct Spessartine garnets, also known as Mandarin garnets, elegantly set in 18k
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21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Garnet 18k Black Gold Dangling Earrings with Diamonds and Baroque Pearls
Located in Vannes, FR
and sophistication. The 18-carat black gold dangle earrings proudly feature emerald-cut garnets
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Rose Quartz and Rhodolite Garnet 18K Gold and Oxidised Sterling Silver Earrings
By Lucy Martin
Located in Tuxedo Park, NY
These very contemporary rose quartz, rhodolite garnet, 18K gold, and oxidised sterling silver drop
Category

2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Quartz, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Rose Quartz and Rhodolite Garnet 18K Gold and Oxidised Sterling Silver Earrings
By Lucy Martin
Located in TUXEDO PARK, NY
These very contemporary rose quartz, rhodolite garnet, 18K gold, and oxidised sterling silver drop
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2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Quartz, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Lemon Quartz & Garnet 18k Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Earring contain 2 finely matched pear shape lemon quartz, 12x15mm and 2 round cabochon garnets, 7mm
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20th Century Romantic Stud Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Quartz, Garnet, Yellow Gold

Tsavorite Garnet, Diamond, and Yellow Sapphire Dangle Earrings in 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These earrings are gorgeous and stunning! Two trillion cut tsavorite garnets are set with round
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Garnet, Tsavorite, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diam...

Italian Florentine Dangle Earrings with Rhodolite Garnet and Diamond in 18K Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade in Italy in the Florentine style, these stunning 18k yellow and white gold earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Rare Fancy Garnet and Diamond Earrings 16 Carats Total 18k White Gold
Located in Carlsbad, CA
, Origin: Natural) Metal = 18K White Gold Length: 53mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Carved Garnet and Diamond Clip Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Metal Type: 18K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 17.2 grams Diamond
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1990s Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, White Gold

Mesmerizing 2.32ct Garnet and Diamond Earrings set in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
vibrant touch of sunshine. Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Main stone: 2 garnet stones Main stone carat weight
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2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Yellow 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

Materials

Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Antique 18K Gold Brooch Pendant & Earrings Garnet & Chrysoberyl - c.1870
Located in London, GB
three-piece set of Victorian 18ct gold brooch/pendant & earrings. *Please note that the photographed
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Antique 19th Century Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Garnet, 18k Gold

Steven Battelle 5.5 Carats Faceted Garnet 18K Gold Wire Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two flashing 7 x 12 mm faceted pear shaped garnets are surrounded by line textured 18K gold bezels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

Blue Green Tourmaline and Tsavorite Earrings in 18 K Gold with Diamond Accent
By Bella Campbell/Campbellian Collection
Located in Morristown, NJ
18 K White and Yellow Gold Earrings “Green Empress” Featuring Unique Squire Cut Blue/Green
Category

2010s American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Steven Battelle 10.9 Carats Mozambique Garnet 18K Gold Wire Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two large 10 x 14 mm pear shaped faceted Mozambique garnets hang below quadruple "jawan" 18K gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

Hessonite Mandarin Garnet Earrings Made in Italy in 18k Solid Gold
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Made to order Italian 18k Gold Earrings. Discover exquisite Italian Gold Earrings made in Italy
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2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Hessonite, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold

Precious Topaz and Garnet Drop Earrings 18K Yellow Gold, 9.74 Carats Total
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k white gold, allowing the gems to dangle elegantly below the ear lobe. These color-blocked earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...

Contemporary Handcrafted 18K Yellow Gold Garnet Citrine Jasper Design Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Garnet Citrine Jasper Design Earrings. linear earrings a unique modern design made in 18 Karat Gold bezel
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2010s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Garnet, Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

8.96 Carat Red Garnet Blue Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold Ring and Earrings
By ALPENGEM
Located in Territet, CH
: 5.47 Ctw Garnet Sapphire 18K White Gold Earrings 2 Natural Cornflower Blue Sapphires - 1.49 ct 2 Vivid
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2010s Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Spessartite Garnet and Tsavorite Garnet Statement Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
. Each earring features an oval and a round garnet in contrasting colors. Gemstone weights and shapes
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Maria Kotsoni Contemporary 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Garnet Stud Earrings
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The 'Reflection’, ear studs are crafted in 18k gold, hallmarked in Cyprus. These discreetly
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2010s Cypriot Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Diamond Earrings with Green Garnets & Sapphires
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Diamond Earrings with Green Garnets & Sapphires 40 Diamonds - 0.72 CT 282 Green
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, White Gold

Pomellato Garnet Earrings Gold
By Pomellato
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
" x 1/4" Hallmarks: Pomellato, 750 A pair of 18k gold Pomellato garnet earrings. These Pomellato
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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Blue Sapphire & Green Garnet Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Blue Sapphire & Green Garnet Diamond Hoop Earrings 20 Blue Sapphires - 5.10 CT 20
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.10 Carat Hydrogrossular Garnet 0.88 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, 18 karat white gold earrings; part of our diverse vintage jewellery collections These fine and
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20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, White Gold, 18k Gold

Red Garnet and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold, 7.90 Carats Total
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large, round burgundy color garnets are bezel set in these pretty drop earrings... grown-up girl
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Yoko London Grey Tahitian Pearl, Tsavorite Garnet and Diamond 18K Gold Earrings
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
ornate emerald and diamond motifs. Set in 18 Karat white gold, these bewitching earrings are the perfect
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2010s British Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Black Pearl, Tsavorite, 18k Gold,...

Rossella Ugolini 18K Gold Green Amethyst Garnet Diamonds Articulated Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini articulated drop earrings crafted from exquisite 18K gold. A mesmerizing wavy
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2010s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Garnet and Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Garnet and Diamond Stud Earrings from the 1980's. Large square cut deep garnets are set into a
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Vintage 1980s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Garnet and Diamond Stud Earrings
Garnet and Diamond Stud Earrings
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Spessartite Garnet, Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Earrings, 18K Gold, Austy Lee
By Austy Lee
Located in Hong Kong, HK
- 22.93cts 18K White Gold Dimension of Earrings: L44 x W21 x D9mm Including 18K Ear Nuts with hood for
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Artist Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

Antique 18k Spanish Gold Red Garnet Pendant Earrings 18th Century
Located in London, GB
Antique 18k Spanish gold and garnet pendant earrings 18th century Steeped in the rich heritage of
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Antique Late 18th Century Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Gold

Spessartine Garnet Topaz Black Opal Green Diamond 18k Gold Stud Earrings
By Kristin Hanson
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Spessartine Garnet Topaz Black Opal Green Diamond 18k Gold Stud Earrings by Kristin Hanson. This
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Blue Topaz, Mandarin Garnet, Black Opal, 18k Gold

Spessartine Garnet Topaz Black Opal Green Diamond 18k Gold Stud Earrings
Spessartine Garnet Topaz Black Opal Green Diamond 18k Gold Stud Earrings
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H 0.24 in W 0.56 in D 0.24 in Dm 0.56 in L 0.6 in
Garnet, Rhodolite, Zircon Chandelier 18K Yellow Gold Earrings with Diamond
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
The body is 18k yellow gold, brightened with pave set round brilliant cut diamonds. Above is a
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2010s American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Zircon, Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Enamel Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Diamond Garnet 18K Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful earrings feature unique hand painted miniature art set. Cast in 18-karat gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Mandarin Garnet 0.78 Ct and Diamond 0, 30ct Vs-Fg 18k Rose Gold Curved Earrings
By Celine Roelens
Located in GENT, BE
18K rose gold curved earrings with a pear shaped mandarin garnet 0,78ct and diamonds 0,30ct VS-FG
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2010s Belgian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Hessonite and Almandite Garnet Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold, 9.44 Carats Total
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
golden orange color. These earrings were handmade in 18K yellow gold by our Master Jewelers in Los
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Hessonite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Gold & Cabochon Garnet Earrings, Omega Backs, Mid-20th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
Vintage pair 18K / 750 yellow gold and cabochon garnet drop earrings - each garnet approximately
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rossella Ugolini 18K Gold Mint Green Amethyst White Diamonds Garnet Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
luxurious 18K white Gold, adorned with Mint Green Amethyst ,Garnet, White Diamonds and Gray Pearls
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2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k G...

Dubini Constantine Roman Ancient Bronze Coin Citrine Garnet 18K Gold Earrings
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
coins set in 18K yellow gold with citrine and garnet cabochon stones. * Due to the unique process of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Dangle Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Garnet, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Green Garnet & Sapphire Snake Earrings with Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Green Garnet & Sapphire Earrings with Diamonds 144 Blue Sapphires - 1.65 CT 144
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, White Gold

18K White Gold Snake Colored Diamonds & Green Garnet Dangle Drop Earrings
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Snake Colored Diamonds & Green Garnet Dangle Drop Earrings 44 Diamonds - 0.38 CT 10
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Blue Sapphire & Green Garnet Earrings with Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Blue Sapphire & Green Garnet Earrings with Diamonds 190 Diamonds - 2.65 CT 256 Blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

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18k Gold And Garnet Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of 18k gold and garnet earrings. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 75 vintage editions and 187 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of 18k gold and garnet earrings includes designs that are universally popular, but Contemporary and Modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Christina Addison, Goshwara and Sunita Nahata are consistently popular. There are many round cut, oval cut and cabochon 18k gold and garnet earrings for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of 18k gold and garnet 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 Gold And Garnet Earrings?

Prices for 18k gold and garnet earrings start at $180 and top out at $258,000 with these earrings, on average, selling for $4,133.

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 And Garnet 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.