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1960s Vintage Italian White Gold Earrings with Pearls and Diamonds
1960s Vintage Italian White Gold Earrings with Pearls and Diamonds

1960s Vintage Italian White Gold Earrings with Pearls and Diamonds

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian earrings in white gold and platinum with cultured pearls and tapered and baguette

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Mid-20th Century Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage Italian 18K Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline and Enamel Flower Earrings
Vintage Italian 18K Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline and Enamel Flower Earrings

Vintage Italian 18K Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline and Enamel Flower Earrings

Located in Denver, CO

These vintage Italian earrings feature sixteen round pink tourmalines that center delicate white

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Late 20th Century Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stunning Vintage Italian 18k two tone gold earrings
Stunning Vintage Italian 18k two tone gold earrings

Stunning Vintage Italian 18k two tone gold earrings

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

These vintage Italian earrings beautifully capture the bold elegance and sculptural artistry

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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Italian Sculptural Swirl Clip-On Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Vintage Italian Sculptural Swirl Clip-On Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold

Vintage Italian Sculptural Swirl Clip-On Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold

Located in Miami, FL

A beautiful pair of vintage Italian earrings crafted in richly polished 18K yellow gold, showcasing

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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Italian Rope Motif Ruby & Diamond Earrings in 18K Gold - ca. 1965
Vintage Italian Rope Motif Ruby & Diamond Earrings in 18K Gold - ca. 1965

Vintage Italian Rope Motif Ruby & Diamond Earrings in 18K Gold - ca. 1965

Located in Orlando, FL

A striking pair of vintage Italian earrings, circa 1965, showcasing the timeless rope motif so

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Vintage 1960s Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage Italian 18K Yellow Gold Coin Earrings with Cabochon Rubies
Vintage Italian 18K Yellow Gold Coin Earrings with Cabochon Rubies

Vintage Italian 18K Yellow Gold Coin Earrings with Cabochon Rubies

Located in Miami, FL

A captivating fusion of history and elegance, these vintage Italian earrings are masterfully

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Late 20th Century Italian Revival Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Gilded Plastic Flower Huge Italian Clip On Earrings
1960s Gilded Plastic Flower Huge Italian Clip On Earrings

1960s Gilded Plastic Flower Huge Italian Clip On Earrings

Located in Aci Castello, IT

. These vintage Italian earrings are a fantastic example of the innovative use of materials and bold

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Clover Earrings with Diamonds, Circa 1980
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Clover Earrings with Diamonds, Circa 1980

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Clover Earrings with Diamonds, Circa 1980

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

. Condition These impressive vintage Italian earrings are fine quality set with very high color graded, very

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Vintage 1980s Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Modernist 18K Gold Rope Earrings with Rubies and Diamonds, Signed Cherny
Italian Modernist 18K Gold Rope Earrings with Rubies and Diamonds, Signed Cherny

Italian Modernist 18K Gold Rope Earrings with Rubies and Diamonds, Signed Cherny

By Cherny

Located in Miami, FL

These vintage Italian earrings exemplify the refined craftsmanship of late 20th-century studio gold

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Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Italian Dangle Earrings Yellow Gold
Vintage Italian Dangle Earrings Yellow Gold

Vintage Italian Dangle Earrings Yellow Gold

Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette

These Vintage Italian Dangle Earrings are a timeless example of fine Italian craftsmanship, crafted

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20th Century Italian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Italian Tagliamonte Gold Earring
Vintage Italian Tagliamonte Gold Earring

Vintage Italian Tagliamonte Gold Earring

Located in Cairo, EG

Vintage italian 1945s orginal 18k yellow gold fine earrings with blue Tagliamonte cameo of a woman

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Vintage 1940s Dangle Earrings

Vintage Italian Dangle Earrings Gold and Turquoise
Vintage Italian Dangle Earrings Gold and Turquoise

Vintage Italian Dangle Earrings Gold and Turquoise

Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette

The Vintage Italian Dangle Earrings in Gold and Turquoise are a captivating blend of artistry and

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20th Century Italian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Italian Huggie Buckle Earrings
Vintage 18K Gold Italian Huggie Buckle Earrings

Vintage 18K Gold Italian Huggie Buckle Earrings

Located in Venice, CA

These 18k gold earrings appear to be “buckled” into your earlobe. A circle at the top of the

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Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Italian Gold Hoop Earrings with Diamonds
Vintage Italian Gold Hoop Earrings with Diamonds

Vintage Italian Gold Hoop Earrings with Diamonds

Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette

These Vintage Italian Gold Hoop Earrings are a captivating blend of classic elegance and timeless

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20th Century Italian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage Italian Triple Drop Earrings 1970s
Vintage Italian Triple Drop Earrings 1970s

Vintage Italian Triple Drop Earrings 1970s

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A stunning pair of statement Vintage Italian Triple Drop Earrings. Gorgeous molten 'gold' detailing

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Vintage 1970s Drop Earrings

Vintage Swirl Design Italy 18 Karat Hoop Earrings
Vintage Swirl Design Italy 18 Karat Hoop Earrings

Vintage Swirl Design Italy 18 Karat Hoop Earrings

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Swirl Design Italy 18 Karat Hoop Earrings. Beautiful earrings made in 18k gold. The

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Vintage 1980s Italian Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Italian 18K Yellow Gold Ribbed Hoop Earrings, Circa 1980
Vintage Italian 18K Yellow Gold Ribbed Hoop Earrings, Circa 1980

Vintage Italian 18K Yellow Gold Ribbed Hoop Earrings, Circa 1980

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An impressive pair of vintage Italian 18 karat yellow gold hoop style earrings for pierced ears

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Vintage 1980s Italian Hoop Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Superb Natural Imperial Amethyst & 18K Yellow Gold Earrings, Posts & Omega Backs
Superb Natural Imperial Amethyst & 18K Yellow Gold Earrings, Posts & Omega Backs

Superb Natural Imperial Amethyst & 18K Yellow Gold Earrings, Posts & Omega Backs

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

! This magnificent pair of vintage Italian earrings is crafted in 18K Yellow Gold (stamped 750); Each set

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Vintage 1960s Italian Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Italian Sterling Silver & Paste Flower Earrings
Vintage Italian Sterling Silver & Paste Flower Earrings

Vintage Italian Sterling Silver & Paste Flower Earrings

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A beautiful high quality pair of Italian earrings made in sterling silver and set with tiny clear

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20th Century More Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Italian 18K Gold Textured Pierced Loop Earrings 1970's
Vintage Italian 18K Gold Textured Pierced Loop Earrings 1970's

Vintage Italian 18K Gold Textured Pierced Loop Earrings 1970's

Located in North Miami, FL

These gorgeous and stunning pair of classic vintage Italian 18K Gold pierced loop earrings are very

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Italian Vintage 18kt Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings with Pearls
Italian Vintage 18kt Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings with Pearls

Italian Vintage 18kt Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings with Pearls

Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette

These Italian Vintage 18kt Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings are a stunning and timeless piece of jewelry

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20th Century Italian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage ITALIAN art glass designer clip on earrings
Vintage ITALIAN art glass designer clip on earrings

Vintage ITALIAN art glass designer clip on earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS

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20th Century Dangle Earrings

Vintage Italy 18K Yellow & White Gold Diamond Earrings
Vintage Italy 18K Yellow & White Gold Diamond Earrings

Vintage Italy 18K Yellow & White Gold Diamond Earrings

Located in Flushing, NY

Vintage Italy 18K Yellow & White Gold Diamond Earrings Marked: Italy 18K 750 Approximate

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20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage Italian 14k Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings, Circa 1980, Unisex
Vintage Italian 14k Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings, Circa 1980, Unisex

Vintage Italian 14k Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings, Circa 1980, Unisex

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive pair of vintage 1980s Italian 14 karat yellow gold hoop earrings; part of our

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20th Century Italian Hoop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14kt Yellow Gold Italian Hinged Hoop Earrings, 20th Century
Vintage 14kt Yellow Gold Italian Hinged Hoop Earrings, 20th Century

Vintage 14kt Yellow Gold Italian Hinged Hoop Earrings, 20th Century

Located in Cape Town, ZA

Timeless in silhouette yet quietly distinctive in their construction, these vintage 14kt yellow

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Italian Murano Glass Earrings Glass Cameo of Greek Goddess
Vintage Italian Murano Glass Earrings Glass Cameo of Greek Goddess

Vintage Italian Murano Glass Earrings Glass Cameo of Greek Goddess

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage Venetian Murano Glass Antique / Gothic Style Earrings Image of Venus Goddess associated

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Early 2000s Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Italian Tagliamonte Cameo Gold Earrings
Vintage Italian Tagliamonte Cameo Gold Earrings

Vintage Italian Tagliamonte Cameo Gold Earrings

Located in Cairo, EG

Vintage italian retro era 1945/1950s large 14k gold earrings centered with olive green tagliamonte

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Vintage 1940s Clip-on Earrings

Vintage 18Kt Yellow Gold Enamel Bee Stud Earrings, Italy, 1970s
Vintage 18Kt Yellow Gold Enamel Bee Stud Earrings, Italy, 1970s

Vintage 18Kt Yellow Gold Enamel Bee Stud Earrings, Italy, 1970s

Located in Firenze, IT

Pair of earrings with black and yellow enamel realistically depicting a bee. Mounted in 18Kt yellow

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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Bulgari 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Hoop Earrings, Italy, Circa 1989
Bulgari 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Hoop Earrings, Italy, Circa 1989

Bulgari 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Hoop Earrings, Italy, Circa 1989

By Bulgari

Located in Malmö, Skåne län

Vintage BVLGARI 18 karat gold hoop earrings made 1989. You know a pair of hoops are well made when

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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Neptune Ruby Gemstone Italy Drop Earrings
Vintage Neptune Ruby Gemstone Italy Drop Earrings

Vintage Neptune Ruby Gemstone Italy Drop Earrings

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Neptune Ruby Gemstone Italy Drop Earrings. Give your look a real sea change of style with

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Vintage 1950s Italian Classical Roman Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Vintage Italian 6.63 Carat Diamond and Platinum Earrings
Vintage Italian 6.63 Carat Diamond and Platinum Earrings

Vintage Italian 6.63 Carat Diamond and Platinum Earrings

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

gold drop earrings; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. These stunning

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Vintage 1980s Italian Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Amethyst 2.00 Total Carat Weight Round Italian Earrings 14k
Vintage Amethyst 2.00 Total Carat Weight Round Italian Earrings 14k

Vintage Amethyst 2.00 Total Carat Weight Round Italian Earrings 14k

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Amethyst 2.00 Total Carat Weight Round Earrings 14k. The earrings each measure approx 20mm

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Vintage 1980s Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Earrings Coral Cameo Red Sea 18K Gold Vintage Italy
Earrings Coral Cameo Red Sea 18K Gold Vintage Italy

Earrings Coral Cameo Red Sea 18K Gold Vintage Italy

By Estate Jewelry

Located in East Brunswick, NJ

Earrings Coral Cameo Red Sea 18K Gold Vintage Italy This gorgeous pair of earrings is finely

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Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Italian Modernist 18k Aquamarine, Rubellite & Diamond Earrings
Vintage Italian Modernist 18k Aquamarine, Rubellite & Diamond Earrings

Vintage Italian Modernist 18k Aquamarine, Rubellite & Diamond Earrings

Located in Miami, FL

A striking pair of Vintage Italian Modernist earrings crafted in rich 18k yellow gold, showcasing

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Vintage 1970s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Vintage 14K Gold Etruscan Inspired Turquoise & Pearl Drop Earrings, 1980
Italian Vintage 14K Gold Etruscan Inspired Turquoise & Pearl Drop Earrings, 1980

Italian Vintage 14K Gold Etruscan Inspired Turquoise & Pearl Drop Earrings, 1980

Located in New York, NY

Italian Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Exotic Etruscan Inspired Drop Post Earrings with Turquoise Pearl

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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage De Liguoro, Italy Pearl & Crystal Waterfall Earrings 1980s
Vintage De Liguoro, Italy Pearl & Crystal Waterfall Earrings 1980s

Vintage De Liguoro, Italy Pearl & Crystal Waterfall Earrings 1980s

By Gianni De Liguoro

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A pair of Italian Vintage De Liguoro Waterfall Earrings. Crafted in rhodium plated metal, set with

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Vintage 1980s Dangle Earrings

Pair of Vintage Platinum Pearl and Diamond Earrings, Italy Circa 1930s
Pair of Vintage Platinum Pearl and Diamond Earrings, Italy Circa 1930s

Pair of Vintage Platinum Pearl and Diamond Earrings, Italy Circa 1930s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of vintage volute shaped platinum earrings with brilliant diamonds and large pearls of 0.85cm

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Early 20th Century Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Vintage Italian diamond Tahitian pearl 18k yellow gold drop earrings
Vintage Italian diamond Tahitian pearl 18k yellow gold drop earrings

Vintage Italian diamond Tahitian pearl 18k yellow gold drop earrings

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

These vintage earrings from the 1980’s combine the bold elegance of Tahitian pearls with the

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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage Italian 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Scroll Motif Earrings
Vintage Italian 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Scroll Motif Earrings

Vintage Italian 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Scroll Motif Earrings

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This very dimensional pair of vintage Italian hallmarked, 18K yellow fluted vintage earrings are

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Italian 1.9 Carat Ruby and 2.2 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
Vintage Italian 1.9 Carat Ruby and 2.2 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Earrings

Vintage Italian 1.9 Carat Ruby and 2.2 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Earrings

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive pair of vintage Italian 1.90 carat ruby and 2.20 carat diamond, 18

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Vintage 1980s Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Bulgari Mother-of-Pearl Optical Ear Stud Earrings 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Italy
Bulgari Mother-of-Pearl Optical Ear Stud Earrings 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Italy

Bulgari Mother-of-Pearl Optical Ear Stud Earrings 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Italy

By Bulgari

Located in Lisbon, PT

Century, Italy, with Bulgari Box. An emblem of timeless Italian sophistication, these vintage Bulgari

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Vintage 18K White Gold Drop Earrings with Coral, Italy 1950s
Pair of Vintage 18K White Gold Drop Earrings with Coral, Italy 1950s

Pair of Vintage 18K White Gold Drop Earrings with Coral, Italy 1950s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of vintage earrings with 18 karat white gold and angel skin corals, Italy 1950s Length 7 cm

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Late 20th Century Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pair of Vintage 18K Gold Earrings with Yellow Corundum & Diamonds, Italy 1980s
Pair of Vintage 18K Gold Earrings with Yellow Corundum & Diamonds, Italy 1980s

Pair of Vintage 18K Gold Earrings with Yellow Corundum & Diamonds, Italy 1980s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of vintage 18 karat yellow gold earrings with yellow corundum for a total of 3 karats and

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Late 20th Century Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Vintage 18kt White Gold Pearl and Diamond Earrings, Italy, 1970s
Pair of Vintage 18kt White Gold Pearl and Diamond Earrings, Italy, 1970s

Pair of Vintage 18kt White Gold Pearl and Diamond Earrings, Italy, 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of vintage earrings with 18 karat white gold, 12mm pearls and brilliant diamonds for a total

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Mid-20th Century Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pair of Vintage 18K Gold Sapphire Pearl Enamel and Diamond Earrings, Italy
Pair of Vintage 18K Gold Sapphire Pearl Enamel and Diamond Earrings, Italy

Pair of Vintage 18K Gold Sapphire Pearl Enamel and Diamond Earrings, Italy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of vintage earrings with 18 karat yellow gold, burgundy enamel, Cabochon sapphires, and

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Mid-20th Century Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel

Pair of italian Vintage  18 K yellow Gold bombé Emerald Diamond earrings
Pair of italian Vintage  18 K yellow Gold bombé Emerald Diamond earrings

Pair of italian Vintage 18 K yellow Gold bombé Emerald Diamond earrings

Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse

A timeless pair of Vintage earrings in 18 K yellow Gold featuring 64 vivid green round Emeralds

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Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Yellow Gold mid 1800s South Italy Coral Drop Earrings
Vintage Yellow Gold mid 1800s South Italy Coral Drop Earrings

Vintage Yellow Gold mid 1800s South Italy Coral Drop Earrings

Located in Rome, IT

Vintage Unique Yellow Gold Drop Earrings Dimensions : Length: 30 mm Width: 18 mm Handcrafted in

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Antique 19th Century Italian Romantic Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold

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Vintage Italian Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of vintage italian earrings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our selection of items includes 50 vintage examples as well as 2 contemporary versions. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of vintage italian earrings includes designs that are universally popular, but Contemporary and Modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Baraka, Bulgari and Lischetti are consistently popular. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 10, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. There are many cabochon, brilliant cut and round cut vintage italian earrings for sale. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of vintage italian earrings, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Vintage Italian Earrings?

Prices for vintage italian earrings start at $279 and top out at $23,094 with these earrings, on average, selling for $1,623.

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 Vintage Italian Earrings
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    One way to tell if earrings are vintage is to research the maker. Search for maker's markings on the backs and then look up these marks using trusted online resources. From there, you can find out when the jewelry maker produced pieces similar to yours. Generally, earrings produced between 20 and 100 years ago are vintage. Another method for dating earrings is to examine their details closely. Most vintage earrings will show some signs of wear, such as faint scratches or tarnishing. You can also have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer date your earrings for you. Shop a wide range of vintage earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    To wear vintage clip-on earrings properly, first position them so that the decorative part is in front of your ear and the backing is behind it. Clip-ons feature a variety of backings, but regardless of type, the clips should generally be positioned so that the open part faces the ceiling and the hinge or closed part is near the earlobe. Once you have the earrings in place, secure the clasp. This may involve squeezing a clip or turning a screw or fastener. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Screw back earrings were most popular during the first half of the 20th century, before clip earrings increased in popularity. However, screw back earrings have never gone out of style. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique screw back earrings from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    Most vintage earrings are clip-ons largely due to how beliefs about piercings have changed over the years. It was only during the 1980s and ’90s that many women began piercing their ears. Prior to that, many women didn't have piercings and could only wear clip-ons, so makers produced earrings to suit their customer base. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of vintage earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    How you use vintage clip-on earrings depends on what type of backing they have. Some simply feature a hinged clip that you open, slip over your ear and then press gently to close. Others may require you to turn a screw or shift a tension bar. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of vintage clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify vintage Italian pottery marks, you can research them yourself using trusted online resources or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. One way to begin researching pottery marks on your piece is to take a photograph and then perform a reverse image search. If your search yields no results, type a description into a search engine or review image reference guides devoted to Italian pottery. Once you have identified the maker, learn more about the various markings it has used over the years and use this information to get a rough idea of the age of your piece. To be considered vintage, pottery must be between 20 and 99 years old. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of vintage Italian pottery.