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Elaborate Victorian Etruscan Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Wonderfully elegant Victorian Etruscan earrings from the late 19th Century in 14k gold. Intricate
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1870s American Victorian Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
14k Gold
14k Etruscan Revival Gold Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These beautiful 14k Etruscan Revival Gold Drop Earrings are a testament to Victorian jewelry design
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19th Century Etruscan Revival Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
14k Gold
Antique Etruscan Revival Gold Fringe Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 14k rose and yellow gold Antique Etruscan Revival earrings. Measuring 55mm x 20mm. Weight
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19th Century Etruscan Revival Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
Gold
Victorian Etruscan Revival Large Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880 Etruscan Revival Earrings, testing as 14k - 15k Gold, Large articulated and Impressive
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1880s Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival 14ct Gold Earrings
Located in Portland, England
Truly exquisite and rare pair of antique 14ct gold Etruscan Revival style drop earrings made circa
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Late 19th Century British Etruscan Revival Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
Gold
Victorian Gold Etruscan Style Drop Earrings, Circa 1875
Located in London, GB
A pair of Victorian drop earrings, made in the Etruscan style, consisting of a long pendant drop
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Late 19th Century English Etruscan Revival Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
Gold
1880s Victorian Etruscan Revival Large Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880s High Style Victorian, Etruscan Revival Yellow Gold Earrings, measuring 2 3/4 inches in
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1880s American Etruscan Revival Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
Yellow Gold
Etruscan Revival Gold Earrings Italy Late 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
These nineteenth-century Etruscan revival earrings are elegant, flirty, and visually arresting
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Late 19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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 Etruscan Earrings
Materials
14k Gold
Etruscan Revival Antique Amethyst Pearl Emerald Fringe Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique Etruscan Revival earrings, set in 18k gold, featuring movable fringe drops. The
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19th Century Etruscan Revival Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, Gold
Victorian Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
lining and beaded endings. At the bottom of both earrings in typical Etruscan style are seven gold
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century 15 Carat Gold Etruscan Revival Persian Turquoise Earrings
Located in New Orleans, LA
A fantastic example of classic Etruscan Revival design, these beautifully crafted earrings are
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19th Century English Etruscan Revival Antique Etruscan Earrings
Victorian Etruscan Style Brooch and Earrings Gold Suite, circa 1875
Located in London, GB
A Victorian, gold, Etruscan style suite, consisting of a pair of drop earrings and a matching
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1870s British Etruscan Revival Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
Yellow Gold
18K Gold Etruscan Revival Victorian Natural Coral Bead Earrings
Located in Venice, CA
These very special earrings are Etruscan Revival, made of 18 karat gold with dangling beaded coral
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1890s European Etruscan Revival Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Etruscan Style Agate Cameo Gold Earrings circa 1860
Located in Goettingen, DE
Antique Etruscan Style Agate Cameo Gold Earrings circa 1860
These decorative earrings with agate
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1860s German Etruscan Revival Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.99 in D 0.48 in Dm 0.99 in L 1.38 in
Antique Etruscan style Granulated Dangle Earrings solid 18K Gold / 7.1gr
Located in SE
A pair of voluptuous drop shaped dangles,Etruscan styled,with filigree and granulation decorations
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Early 1900s German Etruscan Revival Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
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H 2.05 in Dm 0.38 in
Antique Victorian 9k gold dangly earrings, Lucky Horseshoe, Etruscan revival
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful pair of Antique Victorian 9ct gold lucky horseshoe earrings.
They are designed in the
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19th Century British Etruscan Revival Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.6 in L 1.05 in
Etruscan Revival Natural Ruby 18 KT Gold long drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Journey to the Past
A spectacular pair of 19th Century Etruscan Revival earrings, 1860 ca
They
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1860s European Etruscan Revival Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Etruscan style Granulated Dangle Earrings solid Yellow 20K Gold / 8.75gr
Located in SE
A pair of old drop dangles, Etruscan styled with granulation decorations affixed to metal base and
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1870s European Etruscan Revival Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, 22k Gold
Victorian Flower Earrings Etruscan Revival Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare pair of Etruscan Revival Victorian Flower Motif Earrings in 10 Karat Gold. The
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival 18K Yellow Gold & Shell Cameo Dangle Earrings
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Meticulously crafted in 18K yellow gold
this magnificent Pair of Drop / Pendant Earrings
date from
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1860s Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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L 1.78 in
Antique Etruscan Revival 18k Yellow Gold Dual Finish Floral Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
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Overall Height: 44.2mm (1.7") (including backing)
Thickness: 5.8mm
Condition: Antique, Etruscan Revival
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1890s Etruscan Revival Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
Yellow Gold
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H 1.7 in W 0.81 in
Etruscan Revival Turquoise Enamel 14K Yellow Gold Earrings and Brooch Parure
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite museum quality 19th century Etruscan Revival turquoise enamel and articulated 14K yellow
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19th Century European Etruscan Revival Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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W 0.57 in L 2.25 in
Antique 19th Century 15 Carat Gold Garnet and Diamond Etruscan Revival Earrings
Located in New Orleans, LA
A fine example of Etruscan Revival work featuring a carved hollow-back garnet set with a tiny
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19th Century English Etruscan Revival Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Gold
Victorian 1880 Etruscan Revival Classic Amphoras Drop Earrings 18kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Etruscan-Roman revival ear drops pendants.
Magnificent oversized drop earrings, from the Victorian
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1880s English Etruscan Revival Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 1.06 in D 1.06 in L 3.25 in
Victorian Yellow Gold Etruscan Drop Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
and is beautifully decorated with delicate Etruscan wirework and beadwork. The earrings have a 3
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Coral Etruscan Revival Long Drop Earrings C 1860
Located in Firenze, IT
A pair of authentic, very fine Victorian period coral and 18K yellow gold earrings, possibly
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1860s Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold
Victorian 1850 Etruscan Revival Dangle Drop Earrings 14Kt Gold & Agates Intaglio
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian Etruscan Revival dangle drop earrings.
Beautiful antique dangle drops earrings, created
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1850s English Etruscan Revival Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.87 in L 1.57 in
Antique 19th Century Etruscan Revival 14K Yellow Gold and Enamel Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Antique Etruscan Revival 14K yellow gold and enamel dangle earrings
19th Century
These beautiful
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Late 19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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W 0.56 in L 1.15 in
Victorian Etruscan Revival 14 Karat Gold Floral Antique Drop Screw-Back Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
screw-back closures
Tested as 18 karat gold
Circa: 1870s; during the Etruscan Revival
Measures: 1/2 inch
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1870s Etruscan Revival Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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L 0.5 in
Antique Etruscan Revival Carved Coral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings, circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
Very fine quality Etruscan Revival carved coral and 18K yellow gold earrings, The cone shaped gold
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19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
Coral, Yellow Gold
Victorian Etruscan Revival Gold Coral Dangling Earring
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous dramatic pair of Victorian Etruscan Revival coral dangling earrings. The
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1860s Unknown Victorian Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold
Victorian Etruscan Wirework and Foxtail Fringe Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
A fantastic pair of foxtail fringe earrings from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Crafted in 15kt yellow
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Enameled Etruscan Urn Earrings, Pendant Set
Located in Narberth, PA
An incredible earring and pendant ensemble from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This matching set is
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1880s Victorian Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Etruscan Style Gold Hoop Earrings, Circa 1875
Located in London, GB
A pair of Victorian Etruscan style hoop earrings, with Etruscan style twisted wire work and
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1870s British Victorian Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Etruscan Revival Gold and Coral Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique coral and gold Etruscan Revival earrings of girandole design, comprised of three
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1870s Victorian Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Austro-Hungarian Etruscan Revival Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An Austro-Hungarian Etruscan Revival 18 karat gold necklace. The necklace is composed of 20 wire
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1880s Austrian Etruscan Revival Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Etruscan Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Studs
15ct Gold
Circa 1880
Pretty, Victorian round, gold stud earrings
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
15k Gold
Victorian French Etruscan Revival Black Onyx Gem Set 18 KT earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
These beautiful Victorian era earrings are French origin, 1880 ca
Bearing French hallmarks for the
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1880s French Etruscan Revival Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
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H 1.03 in Dm 0.75 in
Victorian 1860 Etruscan Revival Earrings 18Kt Gold with Carved Agates Intaglios
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional Victorian Etruscan Revival earrings.
Very rare and highly decorated hexagonal pieces
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1860s English Etruscan Revival Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 1.26 in Dm 1.26 in L 1.26 in
1880 Etruscan 18k Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Drop Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a stunning pair of striking blue lapis lazuli Etruscan drop earrings set in a warm 18K
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1880s Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of Victorian Silver Etruscan Style Earrings, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
Pair Of Victorian Silver Etruscan Style Earrings,Circa 1880
This pair are in excellent condition
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1880s English Victorian Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
Silver
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H 1.19 in W 0.6 in D 0.2 in
Etruscan Revival 19th Century Yellow Rose Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Etruscan revival late 1800’s dangle earrings in 14k rose and yello gold.
14k rose gold
14k
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Late 19th Century Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Etruscan Revival 18 Karat Gold Ear Pendants
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted, these French earrings from ca 1880 reflect the
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1880s French Etruscan Revival Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
Victorian 18kt Etruscan Wirework and Carved Horn Fly Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
An unusual and exquisite pair of earrings from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in blooming
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
14k Gold
1880, Etruscan Lapis Lazuli 18k Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a stunning pair of striking blue lapis lazuli Etruscan drop earrings set in a warm 18K
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1880s Victorian Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Gold Pendant Earrings Articulated Etruscan Revival 14 Karat Filigree
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular pair of early Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold Articulated Pendant Earrings with
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
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W 0.63 in L 1.75 in
14K Etruscan Revival Torpedo Drop Earrings with Enamel Details - 1880
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Playful yet sophisticated, these graceful Etruscan revival drop earrings are adorned with torsade
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1880s American Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
14k Gold, Enamel
Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold Etruscan Hanging Gold Urn Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning pair of Etruscan urn earrings from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Crafted in 15kt yellow
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 15K Gold and Silver Turquoise Domed Etruscan Revival Earrings
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
? Or the Etruscan revival details?
These bold earrings are set with a plethora of round turquoise
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Turquoise Shell Dangle Drop Earrings Etruscan Revival 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular pair of early Persian Turquoise Antique Etruscan Revival Victorian Shell motif
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.56 in D 0.2 in L 0.91 in
SALE! Victorian Etruscan Revival Natural Pearl Dangle Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
A pair of victorian period, Etruscan revival earrings in 14 karat yellow gold. Featuring a tufted
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1880s Victorian Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique Etruscan Revival Gold and Coral Earrings with Urn-Shaped Pendants
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Victorian period gold and coral earrings in the Etruscan style, designed as coral
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1870s Victorian Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian 18K Gold Etruscan Revival Pearl & Blue Enamel Brooch & Earrings Set
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian suite of jewellery, comprising a brooch and a pair of earrings, each set with a seed
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1870s Victorian Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Etruscan Urn Shell Dangle Drop Earrings 14 Karat Gold, circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular pair of early Antique Etruscan Revival Victorian Urn and Shell motif Pendant Dangle
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
Gold, Rose Gold, 15k Gold
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W 0.5 in L 1 in
Victorian Grape Earrings Pendant Suite 14k Gold Black Onyx Etruscan Revival 1870
Located in New York, NY
A SUITE OF GRAPE MOTIF VICTORIAN ETRUSCAN REVIVAL EARRINGS WITH THE MATCHING PENDANT/BROOCH. THE
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.75 in L 1.25 in
Victorian Coral Rose Earrings Etruscan Revival 14 Karat Gold Flower Leaf Motif
Located in New York, NY
A rare pair of Etruscan Revival Victorian Coral Rose Earrings in 14 Karat Gold. The earrings with
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
W 0.63 in D 0.48 in L 0.91 in
Victorian Etruscan Revival Drop Dangle Earrings 14 Karat Gold Enamel Light 1880s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian Etruscan Revival Drop Dangle Earrings 14 Karat Gold Enamel Light 1880s
3.9 gram
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1880s American Victorian Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
Gold, Enamel
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L 1.5 in
Antique Yellow Gold Vases Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18 karat gold vases. Pierced styles on French wire backings. Antique age, lovely Etruscan
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19th Century Etruscan Revival Antique Etruscan Earrings
22 Karat Gold Baule Earrings
By Romae Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
22 Karat Gold Baule Earrings by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by an Ancient Etruscan Design. The Italian
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Etruscan Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique Etruscan Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs
Browse a vast assortment of antique etruscan earrings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 15k Gold and 18k Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 34 vintage examples as well as 1 contemporary versions. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Our collection of antique etruscan earrings includes designs that are universally popular, but Revival and Victorian styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Marcello Fontana each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 3 Coral versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for ball cut antique etruscan earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes bead and mixed cut alternatives. If you’re browsing the variety of antique etruscan 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 Etruscan Earrings?
Prices for antique etruscan earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $136 and can go as high as $12,950, while antique etruscan earrings, on average, fetch $2,800.
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 Etruscan Earrings
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024Yes, some antique earrings are worth something. Fine jewelry often has inherent value due to the precious metals and gemstones that it contains. What's more, collectors may seek both fine and costume antique earrings due to their style, type, age, maker and other factors. Because the condition also impacts the potential value of antique jewelry, experts recommend having a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your earrings if you're curious about how much they may be worth. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of antique earrings.
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