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Pave Set Diamond Flower of Life Earrings in 18k White Gold
By Zahira Fine Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Our Flower of Life Earrings are expertly crafted from shimmering 18k white gold and high quality
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Early 20th Century Thai Modern Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White 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 Earrings Fine Jewelry

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Micro Mosaic and Seed Pearl Gold Dangle Earrings Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful Victorian Micro Mosaic Seed Pearl Drop Earrings. Set with 2 Micro Mosaic discs and
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14K Gold Tassel Earrings and Brooch, Jewelry Set
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique late 19th century 14 karat yellow gold jewelry set consisting of a pair of earrings
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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

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Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Tassel Earrings and Brooch, Jewelry Set
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is an antique early 20th century jewelry set consisting of earrings and a brooch. The gold has
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Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fine French Art Deco Paste and Onyx Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Fine french art deco paste and onyx drop earrings.Screw back closures with matched onyx long drops
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

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Sterling Silver

Cusi Art Deco Fine Natural Oriental Pearl Earrings
Located in London, GB
Natural pearl earrings by the Italian jeweller Cusi. Two impressive pear-shaped natural pearls
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

19th Century Fine Pearls Onyx 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For non-pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat yellow gold. A pair of earrings featuring an onyx disk
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Long Pendant Earrings with Fine Amethysts in Yellow Gold c. 1880.
Located in Aspen, CO
. These earrings are in fine condition, and are 3.75 inches in length. These earrings, including the
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1880s Victorian Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

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Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Emerald 18K Earrings Diamond Vintage Certified Natural VS Fine 12.18 CTS!
Located in Sylvania, GA
1.60 CARATS OF SPARKLING WHITE DIAMONDS. FINE ANTIQUE EARRINGS IS SOLID HEAVY 18K GOLD. GIA
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19th Century Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

GIA Emerald Platinum Diamond Earrings Colombian Vintage 18K Fine AAA 7.86 Cts!
Located in Sylvania, GA
CARATS OF SPARKLING WITE DIAMONDS. FINE ANTIQUE EARRINGS IS SOLID HEAVY PLATINUM & 18K GOLD. FINEST
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Early 20th Century Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold

Platinum GIA Diamond Antique 18K Earrings Vintage Fine VVS Huge 9.64 Carats!
Located in Sylvania, GA
ANTIQUE EARRINGS AND BOX! Huge Antique 100 Year Old Sparkling White Diamond Earrings! Huge Center VVS
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19th Century Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

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Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold

French 19th Century Fine Pearl 18 Karat Rose Gold Stud Removable Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
earring pendant, with an applied chased oval motif and a line of fine half-pearls, threads onto the pearl
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow ...

20th Century Fine Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lever- Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
lever-back earrings are thick and of very fine quality. The pearls are supposedly fine. Specialized in
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Earrings of Pink Paste Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
. Paste this fine was an art form. The jeweler who made this pair of chandelier ear drops, knew jewelry
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early Victorian Hunt & Roskell 1.82 Carat Diamond Turquoise Gold Jewelry Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine early Victorian 18 karat yellow gold, 1.82 carat diamond and turquoise jewelry set (bracelet
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1860s British Early Victorian Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Early Victorian Hunt & Roskell 1.82 Carat Diamond Turquoise Gold Jewelry Set
Early Victorian Hunt & Roskell 1.82 Carat Diamond Turquoise Gold Jewelry Set
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H 0.65 in W 0.59 in Dm 0.82 in L 7.08 in
Antique Chandelier Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1900, 20k. These fabulous antique chandelier earrings are stylish and playful. Fine detail
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Chandelier Earrings
Antique Chandelier Earrings
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H 1.88 in
Coral Cannetille Pendant Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the early 19th century, these gold cannetille pendant earrings are set with coral. Each
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Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

Materials

Coral

Georgian Paste Snowflake Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
harm from the elements. These earrings are in fine bright condition. The length is a wearable 1 7/16ths
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1820s British George III Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

Materials

Other, Sterling Silver

Georgian Paste Snowflake Earrings
Georgian Paste Snowflake Earrings
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L 1.44 in
Antique Etruscan Revival Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, 14k, American. These nineteenth-century Etruscan revival earrings are elegant, flirty
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1880s North American Victorian Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Etruscan Revival Earrings
Antique Etruscan Revival Earrings
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L 2.25 in
Victorian Goddess Woman Cameo Earrings Dangle Drop Earrings Gold, circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
Earrings in 10-14 Karat Gold. These stunning earrings are of the highest quality. They have
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Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

Materials

10k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Burmese Ruby Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
. Originally part of a necklace, both the top and the bottom sections of the earrings are of the period
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19th Century Unknown Byzantine Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

Materials

Ruby

GIA Certified 3.16 Total Weight Old European Cut Diamond Studs D/F Color
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Rome, IT
One of a Kind GIA Certified 3.16 Carat Total Diamond Weight, Old European Cut Diamond Studs D/F COLOR! 100% Eye clean huge diamonds
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1890s Italian Art Deco Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Antique 1860s Amethyst Fringe Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Created circa the 1860s, these antique 18K gold Italian fringe pendant earrings are set with
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Mid-19th Century Italian Early Victorian Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

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Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1860s Amethyst Fringe Earrings
Antique 1860s Amethyst Fringe Earrings
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W 0.5 in L 2.5 in
1920s Diamond and Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. These fine antique diamond earrings have
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1920s Unknown Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Berlin Iron Chandelier Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Happy Birthday to these fabulous earrings that are 200 years old this year. Berlin Iron jewelry in
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1820s German Georgian Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

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Berlin Iron

14kt gold filigree Torpedo dangle Earrings
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Handmade antique 14kt gold Torpedo earrings featuring fine applied filigree panels on hollow
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Early 20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Georgian Pinchbeck Chandelier Torpedo Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
A magnificent example of history, these long beautifully granulated chandelier earrings are set
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Pinchbeck

22 Karat Gold South Indian Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
Unusual spear shaped earrings from South India, in 22K gold with fine tooling work along the spine
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

Materials

22k Gold

22 Karat Gold South Indian Earrings
22 Karat Gold South Indian Earrings
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W 0.32 in L 1.25 in
Antique Georgian Lacy Berlin Iron Earrings
By Geiss
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Berlin Iron Earrings that are feather weight and look like fine lace swirls. The earrings
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1820s German Georgian Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

Materials

Onyx, Berlin Iron

Antique Georgian Lacy Berlin Iron Earrings
Antique Georgian Lacy Berlin Iron Earrings
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W 0.88 in L 1.88 in
Antique Art Deco Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These Antique Art Deco Diamond Hoop Earrings are crafted in 18-karat white gold, with a total
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1920s Art Deco Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 6.22ct Diamond and Platinum Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive pair of antique 6.22 carat diamond and platinum earrings; part of
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1920s Unknown Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Indian Hand-Tooled Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
It's all about the details. Lovely, intricately hand-tooled, 18K gold stud earrings with fine
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Indian Hand-Tooled Gold Stud Earrings
Indian Hand-Tooled Gold Stud Earrings
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W 0.63 in D 0.38 in L 0.63 in
Antique Turquoise and Ruby Earrings
Located in METAIRIE, LA
& Ruby Earrings are completely hand-tooled of 18 Karat Yellow Gold with both Hand Repousse & Bright-Cut
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1920s Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Turquoise and Ruby Earrings
Antique Turquoise and Ruby Earrings
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W 0.9 in L 1.75 in
1900s Antique 9k Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
jewellery and estate jewelry collections These exceptional, fine and impressive antique earrings are
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold

1900s Antique 9k Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
1900s Antique 9k Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
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H 0.1 in W 0.86 in L 2.72 in
1.03 Carat Diamond Stud Earrings in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
earrings; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections. These fine and impressive
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Early 1900s British Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.03 Carat Diamond Stud Earrings in Platinum
1.03 Carat Diamond Stud Earrings in Platinum
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W 0.18 in L 0.2 in
2.12 Carat Diamond and Platinum Stud Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections. These fine and impressive diamond
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Early 1900s Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.12 Carat Diamond and Platinum Stud Earrings
2.12 Carat Diamond and Platinum Stud Earrings
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W 0.29 in L 0.32 in
Antique Carnelian 14K Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique pair of elegant natural carnelian stud earrings from Late 19th Century. The faceted
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

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Carnelian, 14k Gold

Antique 1890's Garnet Dangle Earrings
Located in Rotterdam, NL
earrings are made with fine cannetille and garnet stones set in a 10 karat gold mounting. The earrings have
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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

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Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1890's Garnet Dangle Earrings
Antique 1890's Garnet Dangle Earrings
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W 0.6 in L 1.66 in
Antique 14K Gold Filigree Cannetille Earrings
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is a pair of antique drop earrings created in 14 karat gold. These earrings are rich decorated
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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique 14K Gold Filigree Cannetille Earrings
Antique 14K Gold Filigree Cannetille Earrings
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W 1.19 in L 2.17 in
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 Earrings Fine Jewelry

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

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
Ancient Roman Earrings, 2nd Century AD
Located in London, GB
earrings are a testament to the high level of skill of the craftsmen of the time and are in fine condition
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15th Century and Earlier Unknown Classical Roman Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

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Yellow Gold

Early Victorian Triple Hoop Cut Steel Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
work that went in to the making of cut steel jewelry and appreciated it. Fine condition. Slight wear to
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1820s English George III Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

Materials

Cut Steel

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Filigree Dangle Earrings
Located in Rotterdam, NL
. The gold has and open foliage design made of fine filigree and cannetille work. The earrings are
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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian 5.50 CT Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
tested silver topped Fine condition with no repair or damage of any sort Heirloom antique earrings to
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Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

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Diamond, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Georgian 5.50 CT Diamond Drop Earrings
Georgian 5.50 CT Diamond Drop Earrings
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H 2.21 in W 0.75 in
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Classic pair of Victorian Diamond drop earrings set in 12 KT gold Gorgeous size with pretty swing
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
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H 0.67 in Dm 0.52 in
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Filigree Dangle Earrings
Located in Rotterdam, NL
These Early 20th century 14 karat yellow gold dangle earrings are beautifully made of fine filigree
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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Amethyst Earrings in 22K Gold
Located in Houston, TX
total 79 carats. The Etruscan gold work is fine and detailed. The earrings measure 2 3/4 inches long
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, 22k Gold

Antique Amethyst Earrings in 22K Gold
Antique Amethyst Earrings in 22K Gold
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W 1 in L 2.75 in
Antique French LampworkCarvedGlass TuttiFrutti Brass Clip Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
These antique early-20th-Century French carved lampwork glass bead earrings depict berries and
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Early 20th Century French Artisan Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

Materials

Brass

Antique 4.41 Carat Diamond and Platinum Hoop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of our diverse antique jewelry collections. These fine and impressive antique diamond earrings have
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1920s Unknown Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. These stunning, fine and impressive
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold Dangle Earring
Located in Rotterdam, NL
has a fine cannetille work design with an acorn in the center decorated with a chain. The earring has
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Mid-19th Century Dutch High Victorian Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 3.48 Carat Diamond and Platinum Stud Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
representation of this fine example of diamond jewellery/estate jewelry. Diamond Quality Feature Diamond One
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Early 1900s Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

0.26ct Diamond Bezel Studs Earrings in 18k Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
earrings/ Gifts for her Studs earrings, diamond studs, Handmade jewelry, Bridesmaid gifts, Diamond
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15th Century and Earlier Thai Modern Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

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

0.26ct Diamond Bezel Studs Earrings in 18k Gold
0.26ct Diamond Bezel Studs Earrings in 18k Gold
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H 0.52 in W 0.14 in
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Coral Statement Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Coral Earrings 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1875 An Absolutely Stunning Pair of Fine
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

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Coral, Gold, 15k Gold

Antique 0.45 Carat Turquoise and Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
drop earrings; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. These stunning antique
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1820s Unknown Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

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Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 0.45 Carat Turquoise and Yellow Gold Earrings
Antique 0.45 Carat Turquoise and Yellow Gold Earrings
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H 3.35 in W 0.67 in L 2.83 in
Rock Crystal Silver Gold Earrings Sustainable, 1850
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Crystal Silver Gold earring is a perfect item for any jewelry collection that will never grow out of style
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1850s Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver

Victorian 15kt Black Enamel + Diamond Earrings 2.25ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
motion when worn. These spectacular, dramatic earrings are a gorgeous example of fine Victorian jewelry
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, 15k Gold

Victorian 15kt Black Enamel + Diamond Earrings 2.25ctw
Victorian 15kt Black Enamel + Diamond Earrings 2.25ctw
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W 0.69 in D 0.345 in L 2.38 in
1958 Nordic Earrings solid 18K Gold / 2.32gr
Located in SE
fine condition. Swedish hallmarks on both earrings and stoppers, 18K, date combination H9 / made in
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1850s Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Baroque Revival Coral Cameo Chandelier Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, 14k, Italy. These glamourous chandelier earrings feature elegant Baroque style and
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1880s Italian Baroque Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of antique earrings fine jewelry you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Rose Gold, this item was constructed with great care. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of antique earrings fine jewelry from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Creating a choice in our collection of antique earrings fine jewelry has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Antinori Fine Jewels and Iris Fine Jewelry are consistently popular. An object in our assortment of antique earrings fine jewelry can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 19 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an option in this array of antique earrings fine jewelry, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Antique Earrings Fine Jewelry?

The price for a piece of antique earrings fine jewelry starts at $585 and tops out at $287,500 with these earrings, on average, selling for $5,500.

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.