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Antique Sapphire and Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings, Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique Victorian sapphire and ruby earrings are crafted in 14k yellow gold. These tapering shaped
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1880s American Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique Sapphire and Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings, Circa 1880
Antique Sapphire and Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings, Circa 1880
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H 0.28 in W 1.04 in L 2.74 in
Late Victorian Yellow Gold and Ruby Brooch and Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
brooch, mounted in 14 Kt rose gold, the shield shape for the brooch and the earrings are embellished with
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1880s Italian Late Victorian Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Late Victorian Yellow Gold and Ruby Brooch and Earrings
Late Victorian Yellow Gold and Ruby Brooch and Earrings
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H 0.79 in W 0.99 in L 1.26 in
1890s Belle Epoque Diamond Ruby Platinum Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold and platinum. Simply stunning! Measurements: 0.55" (14mm) width, 25mm with drop.
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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

NEW 14K Solid Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Earrings
Located in Warren, NJ
from 14K solid yellow gold, these handmade earrings feature oval-shaped rubies in a vibrant red color
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15th Century and Earlier North American Byzantine Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

NEW 14K Solid Yellow Gold Natural Sapphire, Ruby and Emerald Earrings
Located in Warren, NJ
These stunning 14K solid yellow gold earrings feature natural sapphires, rubies, and emeralds in an
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold, Ruby, & Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Antique 18 Karat White & Yellow Gold Drop Earrings Featuring 2 Oval Rubies Totaling Approximately
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Late 19th Century Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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

Antique Victorian Ruby Locket Earrings Star Enamel 14k Yellow Gold 1.5" Drops
Located in Torrance, CA
with screw backings. Metal & Hallmark: 14 karat yellow gold. The earrings are not hallmarked though
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Ruby and Diamond Floral Earrings in Yellow Gold, circa 1940s
Located in Wailea, HI
Circa 1940's Ruby and Diamond Floral Earrings in Yellow Gold. Eleven Cabochon Rubies Weighing
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Early 20th Century Unknown Retro Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Retro Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace and Huggie Hoop Earrings Set 18K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
jewelry suit is handcrafted in 18K yellow gold. The pendant necklace and earrings showcases a bow ribbon
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Mid-19th Century Retro Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Important Sapphire & Diamond earrings 18KT yellow gold Estate Rare Find Ruby
Located in Jupiter, FL
Rare unique diamond earrings made with rubies and sapphires. All stones are 100% natural and
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Late 19th Century North American Modern Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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 Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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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
Victorian 18K Gold & Silver Emerald, Diamond, Ruby & Pearl Scarab Earrings
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A pair of antique yellow gold, silver, emerald, ruby, diamond, and pearl earrings, each comprising
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Aesthetic Movement Gold, Pearl, Diamond, Enamel and Ruby Earrings
Located in London, GB
rose-cut diamonds and rubies, with black enamel, mounted in gold, on hooks, circa 1875.
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1870s Victorian Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Ruby Pearl Earrings Flower Cluster Motif Dangle 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Karat Yellow Gold. They hang beautifully on the ear. The earrings are 3/4 inch (20mm) in diameter
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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Ruby, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
from 18ct yellow gold with the hooked wire playing host to single pink ruby and a single old cut
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19th Century Victorian Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Ruby & Pearl Engraved Bracelet, Brooch & Earrings Set
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
, each set with a cushion shaped ruby and seed pearls, 18 karat yellow gold throughout. This striking
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely pair of antique ruby and diamond stud earrings. Each earring features a central
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Early 20th Century Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Etruscan Revival Natural Ruby 18 KT Gold long drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
against the rich bright warm yellow gold which is fantastic Approx 1.60 Ct of natural Rubies, one has an
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1860s European Etruscan Revival Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certifed 11.68 Carat Emeralds Sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
14K day and night cluster dangle earrings with Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubies, and Diamonds. Bottom
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Early 20th Century Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

Ruby and Diamond Tassle Earrings, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Ruby and diamond tassle earrings. A matching pair of earrings, each set with ten square and
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1920s Unknown Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Rare Victorian Enamel Genuine Feather Ruby Turquoise Gold Bird Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
these artistic earrings is crafted 15kt yellow and carries the shape of an exotic bird. The birds have a
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1880s English Victorian Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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Turquoise, Ruby, 15k Gold

Edwardian 1905 Antique French Earrings 18Kt Gold With 3.54 Ctw Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian earrings with diamonds and rubies. Extremely beautiful pair of dangle earrings, created
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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

Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Earrings with Rubies
Located in Athens, GR
Greek key collection. This earrings in 18 karats yellow gold it’s one of the most recognizable
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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Ruby, 18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Earrings with Rubies
Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Earrings with Rubies
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W 0.354 in D 0.118 in L 0.984 in
Antique Ruby and Seed Pearl Earrings
Located in Rotterdam, NL
These antique ruby and seed pearl earrings are perfectly accented with its delicate gold openwork
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Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

6.19 Carat Cushion Rubies with Diamonds Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The earrings are finely crafted in 18 k yellow gold with the center stone ruby weighing
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1920s Unknown Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

VINGT Gold, Diamonds and Ruby Earrings
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Earrings in Gold, year 1920 for woman 8x Diamonds in antique cut with total weight approx. 0.10ct
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1920s European Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

Natural Edwardian Burmese Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
Edwardian Burmese ruby and diamond drop earrings. A matching pair each set with one drop shape old
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Estate Antique Victorian Style Ruby and Rose Cut Diamond Dangle Flower Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
out of platinum and 18K yellow gold. Featuring two round brilliant cut fine quality rubies, prong set
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19th Century Victorian Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Georgian Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Earrings 18th/19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
bezel set in a pair silver and yellow 18 Karat Gold (tested) earrings, and decorated with numerous
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Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin Ruby Diamond Gold Ear Clips
By Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin 18 karat yellow gold ear clips, marked T&HM Cabochon rubies of
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1920s Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Platinum and 14ky 12.00 Carat Unheated Burma Ruby Diamond Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Art Deco platinum and 14k yellow gold Burma ruby and diamond clip on earrings accompanied by an AGL
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1920s Art Deco Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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

GIA Cert 8.70 Carat Ruby, Emerald, and Diamond Chandelier Earrings in 18 Karat
Located in Charleston, SC
the slightest pulling. I reference these earrings as the perfect dangle. Gemstone Detail Rubies
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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Ruby, Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

22k Gold Antique Qajar Bridal Earrings
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Rare Qajar 19th Century Persian 22k yellow gold and gemstones dangle bridal earrings. These
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Mid-19th Century Persian Anglo-Indian Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby

22k Gold Antique Qajar Bridal Earrings
22k Gold Antique Qajar Bridal Earrings
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W 1 in L 4.5 in
Dimos 22k Gold Museum Copy Cocktail Pyramids Earrings
Located in Athens, GR
The Pyramids. A exact museum copy from the 300 BC. 22k yellow gold hand made to perfection and set
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold

Dimos 22k Gold Museum Copy Cocktail Pyramids Earrings
Dimos 22k Gold Museum Copy Cocktail Pyramids Earrings
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W 0.591 in D 0.157 in L 0.984 in
Carl Bacher 1870 Austrian Enameled Egyptian Revival Earrings In 18Kt Gold & Gems
By Carl Bacher
Located in Miami, FL
has been crafted around the 1870 in the fashion style of the Egyptian Revival in solid yellow gold of
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Late 19th Century Austrian Egyptian Revival Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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

Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Earrings
Located in Athens, GR
Happy Greek key collection. This earrings in 18 karats yellow gold it’s one of the most
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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Ruby, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Earrings
Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Earrings
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W 0.354 in D 0.118 in L 0.984 in
Magnificent Antique Mogul Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1820-80s, 22k+, India. These 19th-century high karat gold Mogul earrings have it all, superb
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Early 19th Century Indian Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Spanish Colonial 1785 Dangle Earrings 17kt Gold Silver with Diamonds and Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
was carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 17 karats and parts in silver. These earrings are
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1780s Spanish Baroque Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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

Art Deco Diamond Drop Gem Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Ruby, Emerald, and Diamond Chandelier Earrings. 18k yellow gold cap of the earrings is
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold

Georgian 1800 Antique Dangle Earrings In 15Kt Gold With 8.46 Ctw In Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
yellow gold of 15 karats topped with silver for the settings of the diamonds. They are embellished with
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Georgian 1785 Antique Earrings in 15kt Gold and Enamel with 5.64 Ctw in Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Georgian period, circa 1785. These diamonds cluster earrings was carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of
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1780s English George IV Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Old earrings with diamonds and synthetic spinels, Austria-Hungary, circa 1920
Located in Chorzów, PL
Earrings made of 0.585 yellow gold, studded with synthetic spinels in a beautiful blue color, topped with
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1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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Spinel, 14k Gold

Eastern Inspired Ruby & Emerald Beryl Leaf Motif Necklace Earrings Set
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
motif necklace and earring set. The unique Lavalier style necklace is exquisitely crafted with ruby and
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Late 19th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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Beryl, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Rare Victorian Old Cut Diamond Ruby and Sapphire 15ct Gold Crescent Brooch
Located in St Helens, GB
A late Victorian period brooch circa 1880. Solid 15 carat yellow gold example with silver head
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19th Century Victorian Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Boucheron Art Deco Invisibly-Set Ruby Diamond Suite, circa 1930
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold and platinum, each piece boasts rich red calibré rubies and round/single-cut diamonds
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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

GIA Ruby No Heat Platinum Diamond Necklace 18K Antique Pendant Old Mine 5.04 CTS
Located in Sylvania, GA
/2 inch long by 1 inch wide (39.5 mm X 27.5 mm) Heavy Solid Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Antique
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19th Century Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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

French, 19th Century, Fine Pearl Ruby Black Enamel Napoleon 3 Set
Located in Poitiers, FR
Half set in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Magnificent set of Napoleon 3 antique
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...

Antique Edwardian Enamel Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Seed Pearls
Located in Torrance, CA
yellow gold. Created ruby measures 5mm (in very good condition and free of cracks or chips). Small
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian 1880 Antique Ring In 14Kt Gold With 8.95 Ctw In Opal And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
patterns in an oval shape. It was crafted in yellow gold of 14 karats with a bezel made in .800/.999 silver
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1880s English Victorian Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Natural Pearl and Diamond Flower Pendant / Brooch, 19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
with a secure hinge pin and clip. Tested yellow gold and silver Hand fabricated in darkened
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1860s Spanish Victorian Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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18k Gold, Silver

Antique 18th Century Iberian Emerald Cabochon & Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant/Brooch
Located in OVIEDO, AS
pin in 18K yellow gold is a later addition, Originally the pendant could be part of a "Devant de
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Mid-18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Pair of Edwardian Diamond and Ruby Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of Edwardian diamond and ruby earrings, the central star motif centred with an old brilliant
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Pair of Late Victorian Ruby and Diamond Earrings
Located in London, GB
these earrings. The stones are set to silver and yellow gold, which accentuate the bright rubies and
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1890s Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby

Black Agate Ruby Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Amyn The Jeweler
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Black Agate Drop Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold with Ruby cabochon designed by Amyn The Jeweler and is
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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Onyx, Agate, Ruby, 14k Gold

Black Agate Ruby Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Amyn The Jeweler
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Black Agate Drop Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold with Ruby and Black Agate cabochons designed by Amyn
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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Agate, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold

Victorian Ruby Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Carmel, CA
This incredible pair of earrings is from the late Victorian era of jewelry design and feature
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wasp Yellow Black Enamel Ruby Round Cut White Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
By Dario Ferrara
Located in Marcianise, IT
These Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. These Earrings have 0.08 Carats of
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Bee 2.60 Ruby Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
By Dario Ferrara
Located in Marcianise, IT
These Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. These Earrings have 0.16 Carats of
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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

Art Nouveau Rose Cut Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Dario Ferrara
Located in Marcianise, IT
These Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. These Earrings have 0.70 Carats of
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby

Anglo-Indian Antique Style Yellow Gold Ruby Pearl Diamond Earring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 154 pcs 1.08ct Ruby 44pcs 278ct
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1920s British Anglo-Indian Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings

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Antique Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of antique ruby yellow gold earrings available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 14 vintage editions and 5 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of antique ruby yellow gold earrings bearing Victorian or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular. Natkina and Giuliano each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. A selection of antique cushion cut, rose cut and round cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of antique ruby yellow gold 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 Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings?

Prices for antique ruby yellow gold earrings start at $995 and top out at $38,500 with these earrings, on average, selling for $3,750.

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.