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Antique Chinese Earrings

Antique Burmese ImperialGreen Jadeite Late1800s IntricateCarved Chinese Earrings
Antique Burmese ImperialGreen Jadeite Late1800s IntricateCarved Chinese Earrings

Antique Burmese ImperialGreen Jadeite Late1800s IntricateCarved Chinese Earrings

Located in Chicago, IL

These antique Chinese earrings feature rare Burmese natural untreated translucent imperial green

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1890s Chinese Arts and Crafts Antique Chinese Earrings

Materials

Jade, Brass, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Chinese Drop Earrings
Art Deco Chinese Drop Earrings

Art Deco Chinese Drop Earrings

$385

W 0.5 in L 2.25 in

Art Deco Chinese Drop Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Delicate Art Deco Chinese blue glass earrings set in silver from the 1920's. Screw back fittings

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Chinese Earrings

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Chinese Coral Earrings
Art Deco Chinese Coral Earrings

Art Deco Chinese Coral Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Chinese Coral Earrings with Mother of pearl "Eternity Knot" motifs. Tiny coral seed beads

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Chinese Earrings

Materials

Coral, Silver

Art Deco Chinese Taste Earrings
Art Deco Chinese Taste Earrings

Art Deco Chinese Taste Earrings

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1920s, 14k, American. Styled in the Chinese taste, these fabulous twenties earrings are

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1920s North American Antique Chinese Earrings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chinese Coral and Kingfisher Feather Deco Drop Earrings
Chinese Coral and Kingfisher Feather Deco Drop Earrings

Chinese Coral and Kingfisher Feather Deco Drop Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Striking Chinese Coral and Kingfisher Feather Deco Drop Earrings circa 1920's. An aquamarine

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Chinese Earrings

Materials

Coral, Vermeil, Silver, Brass, Gilt Metal

Wonderful Chinese Art Deco Rock Crystal Fringe Earrings
Wonderful Chinese Art Deco Rock Crystal Fringe Earrings

Wonderful Chinese Art Deco Rock Crystal Fringe Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Amazing Art Deco Rock Crystal Fringe Earrings set in gilded silver. Wonderful and unusual design

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Chinese Earrings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Vermeil, Silver

Antique Chinese Floral Gilt Sterling Filigree Lantern Dangle Drop Earrings
Antique Chinese Floral Gilt Sterling Filigree Lantern Dangle Drop Earrings

Antique Chinese Floral Gilt Sterling Filigree Lantern Dangle Drop Earrings

Located in Miami Beach, FL

These early 20th century gilt sterling silver earrings are in the form of Chinese lanterns. They

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Earrings

Materials

Jade, Tourmaline, Silver

Antique Chinese Mutton Fat Jade Earrings Lotus Flowers Vases Gilt Metal Feathers
Antique Chinese Mutton Fat Jade Earrings Lotus Flowers Vases Gilt Metal Feathers

Antique Chinese Mutton Fat Jade Earrings Lotus Flowers Vases Gilt Metal Feathers

Located in Munich, Bavaria

These rare earrings were handcrafted in China in the last quarter of the nineteenth century. A

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1870s Chinese Antique Chinese Earrings

Materials

Jade, Gilt Metal

Antique Chinese Bat Carved Jade Earrings Rare Art Deco Art Nouveau Silver
Antique Chinese Bat Carved Jade Earrings Rare Art Deco Art Nouveau Silver

Antique Chinese Bat Carved Jade Earrings Rare Art Deco Art Nouveau Silver

Located in New York, NY

This is a delightful pair of antique Chinese Jade Earrings in the form of Bats. The very rare Jade

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Chinese Earrings

Materials

Jade, Silver

Antique Chinese Late Qing Carved Pink Tourmaline Art Deco Diamond Earrings
Antique Chinese Late Qing Carved Pink Tourmaline Art Deco Diamond Earrings

Antique Chinese Late Qing Carved Pink Tourmaline Art Deco Diamond Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Late Qing The antique Chinese tourmaline carvings depicting a pair of birds, perhaps magpies, on a

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19th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Chinese Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Chinese Filigree Hoops
Antique Chinese Filigree Hoops

Antique Chinese Filigree Hoops

$450

W 0.6 in D 1.25 in

Antique Chinese Filigree Hoops

Located in New York, NY

Antique Chinese Filigree Hoops from the early 20th Century. Elaborate hoops of lovely filigree work

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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Gold Diamond Blue Sapphire Dangle Earrings
Vintage Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Gold Diamond Blue Sapphire Dangle Earrings

Vintage Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Gold Diamond Blue Sapphire Dangle Earrings

By Tutti Frutti Jewellery

Located in Bangkok, TH

Vintage pair of hand painted pear shape Mother of Pearls measuring 32x55 mm depicting a ,flock of bats suspended from a top composed by 3 Blue Sapphires with a small diamond in the...

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Early 1900s Chinese Arts and Crafts Antique Chinese Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Chinese Carved Jade Necklace, Ring & Earring Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Antique Chinese Carved Jade Necklace, Ring & Earring Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Antique Chinese Carved Jade Necklace, Ring & Earring Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This necklace, ring and earring set is signed by an unknown maker, and presumed to have originated

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Earrings

Materials

Jade, Gold

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Art Deco Chinese Sterling Silver Carved Jade Earrings
Art Deco Chinese Sterling Silver Carved Jade Earrings

Art Deco Chinese Sterling Silver Carved Jade Earrings

Located in Narberth, PA

A beautiful pair of carved jade earrings from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era! Crafted in sterling

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1920s Art Deco Antique Chinese Earrings

Materials

Jade, Sterling Silver

Antique Chinese Gold and Coral Earrings and Brooch Suite
Antique Chinese Gold and Coral Earrings and Brooch Suite

Antique Chinese Gold and Coral Earrings and Brooch Suite

Located in New York, NY

An Antique Chinese 18 karat gold earring/ brooch suite with coral. The earrings have 2 coral beads

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1870s Chinese Antique Chinese Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Carved Jadeite Earrings
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Carved Jadeite Earrings

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Carved Jadeite Earrings

Located in New York, NY

carved jadite earrings. Weighing 8.99 grams, these earrings are crafted with intricate detailing and

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Antique Chinese Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Jade Earrings
Victorian Jade Earrings

Victorian Jade Earrings

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1880-1890s, 14k. Possibly Chinese export. These extraordinary earrings feature sublime

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1880s Antique Chinese Earrings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lawrence Jeffrey Deco Inspired Jade and Diamond set Platinum Earrings
Lawrence Jeffrey Deco Inspired Jade and Diamond set Platinum Earrings

Lawrence Jeffrey Deco Inspired Jade and Diamond set Platinum Earrings

By Lawrence Jeffrey

Located in Litchfield, CT

festooned with splendidly carved, natural Chinese jade, these earrings are 3 ¼ inches long with a glamorous

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Chinese Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Jade, Platinum

Chinese Carved White Jade Silver Earrings
Chinese Carved White Jade Silver Earrings

Chinese Carved White Jade Silver Earrings

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H 2.5 in W 1 in D 0.2 in

Chinese Carved White Jade Silver Earrings

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese pair of earrings with carved round jade hoops suspended by two articulated pierced white

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Late 17th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Earrings

Materials

Jade

Pair of Early 20th Century Miao Silver Earrings
Pair of Early 20th Century Miao Silver Earrings

Pair of Early 20th Century Miao Silver Earrings

Located in Chicago, IL

Handmade from vintage silver, these early 20th century earrings were part of the elaborate costumes

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Earrings

Materials

Silver

Tibet Antique "Dzi Eye" Beads 18-Karat Gold Amulet Earrings, Unique
Tibet Antique "Dzi Eye" Beads 18-Karat Gold Amulet Earrings, Unique

Tibet Antique "Dzi Eye" Beads 18-Karat Gold Amulet Earrings, Unique

Located in South Burlington, VT

A unique, valuable and protective pair of antique earrings from Tibet A fine authentic old

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Earrings

Materials

Agate

Art Deco Chinese Blue Chalcedony Earrings
Art Deco Chinese Blue Chalcedony Earrings

Art Deco Chinese Blue Chalcedony Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Chinese floriform carved blue chalcedony and ruby cabochon,dangle earrings set in sterling

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Chinese Earrings

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Chalcedony, Sterling Silver

Antique Chinese Floral Gilt Sterling Enamel Filigree Egg Shaped Dangle Earrings
Antique Chinese Floral Gilt Sterling Enamel Filigree Egg Shaped Dangle Earrings

Antique Chinese Floral Gilt Sterling Enamel Filigree Egg Shaped Dangle Earrings

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Stunning early 20th century Chinese gilt sterling silver earrings are in the form of eggs. They

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Earrings

Materials

Jade, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Pair of Vintage Earrings with Chinese Jade and Pearls set in Silver
Pair of Vintage Earrings with Chinese Jade and Pearls set in Silver

Pair of Vintage Earrings with Chinese Jade and Pearls set in Silver

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of vintage silver earrings set with carved Chinese jade. Each earring has seed pearls

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Chinese Earrings

Materials

Jade, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Polished Rock Crystal Drop Earrings
Art Deco Polished Rock Crystal Drop Earrings

Art Deco Polished Rock Crystal Drop Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Polished rock crystal and silver Art Deco earrings from the 1920's China. Screw back fittings

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Chinese Earrings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique Gaming Counter Earrings
Antique Gaming Counter Earrings

Antique Gaming Counter Earrings

By Sarosi By Timeless Gems

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These earrings feature Chinese gaming counters with motifs dating back to the 18th Century. Each

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Late 18th Century American Artisan Antique Chinese Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Art Deco Hand Carved Jade Clips/Earrings
Art Deco Hand Carved Jade Clips/Earrings

Art Deco Hand Carved Jade Clips/Earrings

Located in New York, NY

elegant earrings with foam pads. Each 1.5" x .5". 1920's, Signed China.

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Chinese Earrings

Materials

Jade, Sterling Silver

Tibet Antique Gold Amulet Earrings "Dzi Eye" Beads
Tibet Antique Gold Amulet Earrings "Dzi Eye" Beads

Tibet Antique Gold Amulet Earrings "Dzi Eye" Beads

Located in South Burlington, VT

A unique, valuable and protective pair of antique earrings from Tibet A fine authentic old

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Earrings

Materials

Agate

Art Deco Carved Large Apple Jade & Diamond Earrings
Art Deco Carved Large Apple Jade & Diamond Earrings

Art Deco Carved Large Apple Jade & Diamond Earrings

Located in Narberth, PA

Absolutely exquisite Chinese apple jade earrings from the Art Deco (ca1920) era! These striking

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Chinese Earrings

Materials

Jade, Diamond, 18k Gold

Chinese, Jade Orange 14 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
Chinese, Jade Orange 14 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings

Chinese, Jade Orange 14 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings

Located in Aliso Viejo, CA

Chinese, Jade Orange 14 karat yellow gold Earrings Chinese symbol earrings are 18 mm in diameter

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19th Century Unknown Modern Antique Chinese Earrings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Pair of Natural Carved Jade Earrings
Pair of Natural Carved Jade Earrings

Pair of Natural Carved Jade Earrings

Located in Oxford, GB

A pair of carved earrings circa 1940, set in sterling silver. These are original earrings, for

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Chinese Earrings

Materials

Jade, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Gold Carved Jadeite Jade pendant earrings
Art Deco Gold Carved Jadeite Jade pendant earrings

Art Deco Gold Carved Jadeite Jade pendant earrings

Located in Boston, Lincolnshire

A Spectacular Art Deco c.1920s carved Jadeite Jade pendant earrings on fancy 18 Carat Gold chains

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Chinese Earrings

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, 9k Gold

Edwardian Opal Gold Earrings
Edwardian Opal Gold Earrings

Edwardian Opal Gold Earrings

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W 0.75 in L 1.5 in

Edwardian Opal Gold Earrings

Located in Litchfield County, CT

back earrings are marked China 925 and S1 (I believe the letter/number after the S is hard to read

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20th Century Edwardian Antique Chinese Earrings

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By Diamond Scene New York

Located in New York, NY

A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...

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21st Century and Contemporary Antique Chinese Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rose Cut Diamond Solitare Gold Ring
Rose Cut Diamond Solitare Gold Ring

Rose Cut Diamond Solitare Gold Ring

Located in Cairo, EG

Large rose cut diamond diameter 10mm×8mm in octagon shape excellent spark white color no inclousion with total estimate diamond weight of 3.5 carats centered in 14k gold solitaire ri...

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Mid-20th Century Antique Chinese Earrings

Rousselet Turquoise and Pearl Long Earrings
Rousselet Turquoise and Pearl Long Earrings

Rousselet Turquoise and Pearl Long Earrings

By Louis Rousselet

Located in New York, NY

1930s screw back pearl and turquoise pate de verre earrings from Louis Rousselet. Louis Rousselet (1892-1980) was born in Paris and apprenticed at the tender age of eight to M. R...

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1930s French Antique Chinese Earrings

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Gilt Metal

Art Deco Style Engraved Burma Jade Enamel Ruby Gold Diamonds Dangle Earrings
Art Deco Style Engraved Burma Jade Enamel Ruby Gold Diamonds Dangle Earrings

Art Deco Style Engraved Burma Jade Enamel Ruby Gold Diamonds Dangle Earrings

By Tutti Frutti Jewellery

Located in Bangkok, TH

SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER The tops are 2 Ruby Oval cabs ,middle parts are composed of 2 small round Ruby cabs,2 white gold elements with 14 round full cut diamonds an...

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Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Antique Chinese Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Enamel

Baroque Grey Pearls Chalcedony Blue Topaz Gold Diamonds Dangle Earrings
Baroque Grey Pearls Chalcedony Blue Topaz Gold Diamonds Dangle Earrings

Baroque Grey Pearls Chalcedony Blue Topaz Gold Diamonds Dangle Earrings

By Tutti Frutti Jewellery

Located in Bangkok, TH

2 round buttons of 12 mm diameter support 2 faceted blue topaz measuring 9x7 mm, 2 small full cut diamonds and finally 2 baroque pearls of natural grey diameter 12 mm. n 1978 our wor...

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2010s Thai Art Deco Antique Chinese Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold

Shimmering Alexander McQueen Gold Jeweled Evening Dress Gown
Shimmering Alexander McQueen Gold Jeweled Evening Dress Gown

Shimmering Alexander McQueen Gold Jeweled Evening Dress Gown

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Alexander McQueen entrance maker gold metallic gown. Fashioned of a neutral shimmering gold metallic animal print showered with sparkling crystal embellishments. Mock neck and conc...

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21st Century and Contemporary Antique Chinese Earrings

Steven Battelle 31.0 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 18K Gold Post Earrings
Steven Battelle 31.0 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 18K Gold Post Earrings

Steven Battelle 31.0 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 18K Gold Post Earrings

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

These simple and classic 18K gold post earrings are stunning! Wonderful long 9 x 32 mm long flashing rose-cut faceted rainbow moonstones are suspended below 6 x 8 mm oval cabochons,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Antique Chinese Earrings

Materials

Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold

1940s Milgrim Black Cashmere Felt French Style Hat W/ Singed Ostrich Feathers
1940s Milgrim Black Cashmere Felt French Style Hat W/ Singed Ostrich Feathers

1940s Milgrim Black Cashmere Felt French Style Hat W/ Singed Ostrich Feathers

By Milgrim

Located in Gresham, OR

1940s Milgrim Black Cashmere Felt French Style Hat with Singed Feathers. A dramatic Sally Milgrim design with the sculptural appeal of large curled and singed ostrich plumes and pure...

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1940s American Antique Chinese Earrings

Vintage Jade and 18 Carat White Gold Ring
Vintage Jade and 18 Carat White Gold Ring

Vintage Jade and 18 Carat White Gold Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This ring has an Art Deco feel with the style of the engraving and the setting. The jade is beautifully engraved and is held with secure yet delicate double claws all the way around....

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1940s British Art Deco Antique Chinese Earrings

Materials

Jade, White Gold

John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set

John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set

By John Galliano

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...

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1990s French Antique Chinese Earrings

Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket
Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket

Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in Berlin, BE

Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...

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2010s Italian Antique Chinese Earrings

Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40

Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40

By Giorgio Armani

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...

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1990s Italian Antique Chinese Earrings

Tiffany and Company Art Deco Chinese Brocade Evening Bag
Tiffany and Company Art Deco Chinese Brocade Evening Bag

Tiffany and Company Art Deco Chinese Brocade Evening Bag

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany and Company Art Deco evening bag of antique Chinese textile mounted onto engraved Art Deco gold washed sterling silver mounts. Dot and dash bar silver chain. Lock unhinges t...

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1920s American Antique Chinese Earrings

Genuine Roman Heron Carnelian Intaglio 1st-2nd cent. AD 18 Kt gold ring
Genuine Roman Heron Carnelian Intaglio 1st-2nd cent. AD 18 Kt gold ring

Genuine Roman Heron Carnelian Intaglio 1st-2nd cent. AD 18 Kt gold ring

Located in Roma, IT

This 18 Kt gold ring features an authentic Roman carnelian (1st–2nd century AD) engraved with a depiction of a heron. Elegant, slender, and unmistakable, herons have long been common...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Chinese Earrings

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Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold

Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown  1955 Iconic Gown Dress
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown  1955 Iconic Gown Dress

Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Berlin, BE

'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...

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1950s French Antique Chinese Earrings

MUGLER Crystal Teardrop Corset Top Rhinestone Corsage
MUGLER Crystal Teardrop Corset Top Rhinestone Corsage

MUGLER Crystal Teardrop Corset Top Rhinestone Corsage

By Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Spectacular Mugler Teardrop Corset Top. The beautiful piece showcases Thierry Mugler's signature blend of bold structure and feminine elegance. Crafted in a delicate powder blue, the...

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1990s Italian Antique Chinese Earrings

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Antique Chinese Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of antique chinese earrings. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Silver, Gold and Sterling Silver. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Pieces in our collection of antique chinese earrings made by Art Deco jewelers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 4 Jade versions can add an especially stylish touch. A selection of mixed cut, oval cut and round cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of antique chinese 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 Antique Chinese Earrings?

Prices for antique chinese earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $256 and can go as high as $13,500, while antique chinese earrings, on average, fetch $475.

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.