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Old European Cut GIA Certified Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of well matched beautifully cut Old European Cut diamonds are set in yellow gold mount
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1920s American Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.20 Carat Emerald and 1.22 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
fine and impressive antique earrings have been crafted in 14k yellow gold with 18k yellow gold fittings
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1890s Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Victorian 7.76Ct Cabochon Cut Opal and 2.05 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive pair of 7.76 carat white opal and 2.05 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow gold and 9 karat
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fancy Yellow earrings 14KT gold fancy yellow diamond earrings canary earrings
Located in Jupiter, FL
Beautifully crafted fancy yellow diamond cocktail earrings in 14KT yellow gold. GRAM WEIGHT
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Early 19th Century North American Modern Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s Diamond and Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of antique 0.12 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold stud earrings
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1920s Unknown Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings- These lovely hinged hoop earrings each feature
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Early 20th Century Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings
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W 0.16 in L 0.71 in
.24 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Ribbon Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
gold ribbon style earrings. 6 round diamonds, G VS approx. .24cts 14k yellow gold 9.3 grams Top to
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Early 20th Century Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1910s Diamond and Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique pair of 0.98 carat diamond and 15 karat yellow gold drop earrings
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1910s Unknown Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1910s Diamond and Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
1910s Diamond and Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
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W 0.1 in L 0.6 in
1.00 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Swirl Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
. 28 old mine cut diamonds, H-I SI I approx. 1.00cts 14k yellow gold Stamped: 14k 4.4 grams Top to
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Late 19th Century Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Yellow Gold Antique Earrings
By Tara Shaw
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of diamond cluster earrings, mid 19th century and later, set in 14 Karat yellow gold. Each
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Mid-19th Century Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Silver Cluster Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Antique Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Silver Cluster Earrings. Featuring 44 rose cut diamonds
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Early 1900s Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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

18K Yellow Gold Diamond Lapis Lazuli Dome Earrings
Located in Westport, CT
An original pair of 18K yellow gold lapis lazuli and diamond dome earrings. Circa 1930's, these
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Early 20th Century Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Hoop Earrings- These sparkling hinged hoop earrings each
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Early 20th Century Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Hoop Earrings
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Hoop Earrings
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W 0.52 in L 0.24 in
Romantic Diamond & Amethyst Drop Earrings in Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Romantic Diamond & Amethyst Drop Earrings in Yellow Gold Exquisitely crafted in 14k yellow gold
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Red Tourmaline Diamonds Yellow Gold Silver Chandelier Drop Earrings Diamond
Located in Milano, IT
Brilliant, shining and stunning large chandelier earrings made in silver and gold, embellished by
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

1.95 Carat Total Weight Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Metal Type: 9 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 2.1 grams Diamond #1 Details: Shape: Old
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Antique Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Silver Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Antique Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Silver Earrings. Featuring 24 rose cut diamonds with a
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1890s Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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

Antique 1.13 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive pair of antique 1.13 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold stud earrings; part of
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gorgeous Chopard Earrings 18 kt. Yellow gold With Diamonds
By Chopard
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous Chopard Earrings 18 kt. Yellow gold With Diamonds Diamonds: Brilliant cut diamonds
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Early 20th Century Swiss Artisan Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gorgeous Chopard Earrings 18 kt. Yellow gold With Diamonds
Gorgeous Chopard Earrings 18 kt. Yellow gold With Diamonds
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H 1.31 in W 0.63 in D 0.63 in
Swiss 18kt Yellow and White Gold Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The Swiss 18kt Yellow and White Gold Earrings with Diamonds are a luxurious and exquisite jewelry
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Early 20th Century Swiss Modern Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

.20 Carat Diamond Platinum Yellow Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique 1920's diamond dangle drop earrings handmade with platinum tops over 14k gold. Natural
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Early 20th Century Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Pair of Antique Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Drop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Antique Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Drop Earrings. Featuring two old European and
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Early 1900s Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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

1910s Antique 3.37 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning pair of 3.37 carat diamond and 12 karat yellow gold, silver set cluster style stud
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1910s Unknown Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage Snowflake Diamond & Pearl Dangling Earrings 14k Yellow Gold
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautifully crafted vintage earrings crafted in 14k yellow gold. The earrings depict a snowflake
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Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

1890s Belle Epoque Diamond Ruby Platinum Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A rare Belle Epoque drop earrings featuring natural round old-mine diamond center stones - weighing
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Pair of Antique Pearl and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Antique Pearl and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Earrings. Featuring two button pearls
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1910s Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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

EGL Certified Diamond Onyx Rose Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
1890's Victorian Diamond and onyx dangle earrings. 14k rose gold settings with 8 round black onyx
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Late 19th Century Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Enamel Diamond & Emerald Floral Earrings
Located in San Francisco, CA
Era: Late Victorian (1870s-1890s) Metal: 18K yellow gold with 14K yellow gold hooks. The hooks were
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique dormeuse earrings in yellow gold and rose-cut diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
18Kt (750°/°°) yellow gold and silver dormeuse earrings featuring a small rose-cut diamond set in a
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1890s French Victorian Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Modern White Yellow Gold 18K Earrings Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
EARRING 18K White/Yellow Gold PE 0.15 Cts/2 Pcs Yellow Diamond 0.37 Cts/2 Pcs
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17th Century Modern Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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Yellow Gold

1920s Dutch 2.35ct Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive antique diamond earrings have been crafted in 14k yellow gold with silver settings. Each earring
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1920s Dutch Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

1920s Dutch 2.35ct Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Earrings
1920s Dutch 2.35ct Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Earrings
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H 0.25 in W 0.39 in L 0.77 in
Every Day White Yellow Gold 18K Earrings Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
EARRING 18K White/Yellow Gold MQ 0.13 Cts/2 Pcs Yellow Diamond 0.20 Cts/2 Pcs
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17th Century Modern Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

2.10Ct Basaltic Sapphire and 3.30Ct Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, 9 karat yellow gold and silver set cluster earrings; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry
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1890s Unknown Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Berlin, DE
approximately 2,0 carat. Mounted in 18 K yellow gold. Marked with the purity 750. Weight 2,10 grams. Length
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Early 20th Century Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings
Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings
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L 0.47 in
18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Sapphire and Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Sapphire and Diamond Dangle Earrings- These elegant drop
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Early 20th Century Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.40ct Diamond and 15k Yellow Gold Drop Earrings Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond earrings have been crafted in 15k yellow gold with platinum settings. These earrings feature an
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1920s Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1910s 3.58 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Silver Set Stud Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine, and impressive pair of antique 3.58ct diamond and 14 karat yellow gold, silver
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1910s Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

GIA Certified 2.63 Carat Diamonds Yellow Gold Platinum Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Platinum, accented with 2 old European top diamonds. 18k yellow gold lever backs. 1 old European
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Early 20th Century Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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

Colombian Emerald, Saltwater Pearl and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
0.60 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold drop earrings; part of our diverse Victorian jewellery
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1870s Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Yellow Gold

.62 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Yellow Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage turn of the century diamond and sapphire dangle drop earrings. These vintage antique
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Late 19th Century Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 1.20 Carat Diamond and 15 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
These stunning antique diamond earrings have been crafted in platinum with 15k yellow gold fittings and
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1910s Unknown Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

French 19th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Daisy Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat yellow gold, and platinum. In the shape of a flower, they
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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

5.50 Carat Sapphires Diamond Halo Silver Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
18k yellow gold handmade dangle earrings with classic rose cut diamonds framing both the top and
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Early 20th Century Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

French 19th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark, and platinum. Called
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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

Antique Diamond and Natural Pearl Yellow Gold Drop Earrings Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive pair of antique 0.56 carat diamond and natural pearl, 9 karat yellow gold and silver
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1880s Unknown Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

18ct Yellow Gold Antique Rose Cut Diamond Earrings Val $8050 AUD
Located in FORTITUDE VALLEY, QLD
18ct Yellow Gold Antique Rose Cut Diamond Earrings Val $8050 AUD These beautiful earrings have a
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 2.75 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Drop Earrings Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive pair of antique 2.75 carat diamond and 15 karat yellow gold
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1920s Unknown Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1.00 Carat Diamond Sapphire Opal Yellow Gold Silver Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage opal, diamond and sapphire dangle earrings. Pear shaped ovals with halo's of round diamonds
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Early 20th Century Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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Sapphire, Diamond, Opal, Gold Plate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 2.46Ct Diamond and 15k Yellow Gold Cluster Earrings, Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive pair of antique 2.46 Carat diamond, 15 karat yellow gold, 18 karat
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1920s Unknown Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium

Antique Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Drop Earrings. This beautiful pair
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18th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond and Black Enamel Drop Dangle Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautiful pair of Victorian drop earrings made of 10k yellow gold with black enamel accents and
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19th Century Victorian Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

20th Century Cultured Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Sober and elegant, each
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Victorian Diamond Silver on Yellow Gold Earrings Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Antique Victorian Drop Earrings. Securely Hand set with 42 Rose cut Diamonds
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 1.90 Carat Sapphire and 0.50ct Diamond, 15 Carat Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique sapphire and diamond earrings are crafted in 15 ct yellow gold. Each earring is embellished with
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Early 20th Century Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Single Diamond Stud Earring .15ct Screwback 14K Yellow Gold Original 1
Located in Dearborn, MI
Yellow Gold Features a Genuine Natural Mined H/SI1 .15ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Original Screw Back
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1880s Victorian Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Earrings 14 Karat
By Tara Shaw
Located in New Orleans, LA
4 Art Deco earrings, circa 1920’s Pear cut diamond millegrained bezel set in 14Kt yellow gold
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1920s Art Deco Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 2 Carat Diamond Earrings 14k Yellow Gold Drops Day Night
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of antique Victorian earrings (circa 1860s to 1870s) crafted in 14k yellow gold. Old
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

20th Century Belle Epoque Diamonds 18 Karat White Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earring in 18 karat yellow and platinum- owl and grotesque hallmarks.. Slender
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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

Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond Flower Earrings. These beautiful
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Halo Coral Drop Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Halo Coral Drop Earrings. These
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

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Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold

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Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of antique diamond yellow gold earrings. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 214 vintage versions or 83 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 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of antique diamond yellow gold earrings bearing Victorian or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Natkina, Goshwara and Coomi produced popular versions that are worth a look. A selection of antique cushion cut, old european cut and rose cut can be found today on these pages. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of antique diamond yellow gold earrings, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings?

On average, antique diamond yellow gold earrings at 1stDibs sell for $4,309, while they’re typically $390 on the low end and $349,866 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Whether white gold or yellow gold is better for diamond earrings is a matter of personal preference. Due to its cool color, white gold will blend in with diamonds and keep the eye focused on the gemstones. Yellow gold will add warm color to earrings and make a bold contrast with the diamonds. Explore a large collection of diamond earrings on 1stDibs.