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9.00 Carat Amethyst Pearl Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
with a halo of pearls set in 14k yellow gold dangle settings accented with 3 pearl dangles on each
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Early 20th Century Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto 18K Yellow Gold Pearl Floral Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1990s Item Details: Mikimoto Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight
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1920s Art Deco Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Victorian Seed Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of Victorian seed pearl 18 karat yellow gold drop earrings. Featuring half balls and
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1890s British Victorian Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Seed Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Victorian Seed Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
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W 0.75 in D 0.24 in L 2.96 in
Vintage Snowflake Diamond & Pearl Dangling Earrings 14k Yellow Gold
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautifully crafted vintage earrings crafted in 14k yellow gold. The earrings depict a snowflake
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Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Round Drop Earrings
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Antique 14 karat gold round drop earrings set with fourteen beautiful seed pearls. The round frame
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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Seed Pearl and 18k Yellow Gold Drop Earrings, Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique seed pearl and 18 karat yellow gold drop
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1890s Unknown Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Branch Drop Earrings
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Earrings Featuring 8 Dangling Cultured Saltwater Pearls and 8 Old Mine
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Early 20th Century Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Golden South Sea Pearl Stud Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
11 MM Golden South Sea Pearl Stud Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold pearls are clean but have some
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Early 20th Century Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

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South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Materials

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

Victorian Etruscan Revival Natural Pearl Dangle Earrings in 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 Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold

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 Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

Materials

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

Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Simple antique elegance, made of 18K yellow gold. Floral inspired with hand painted black enamel
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Late 19th Century American Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond and Natural Pearl Yellow Gold Drop Earrings Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
French hook pearl earrings have been crafted in 9k yellow gold with silver settings. Each drop style
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1880s Unknown Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

Materials

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

Edwardian Platinum over 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
18k yellow gold with beautiful white pearl drops. The delicate linear layout of these earrings guides
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1890s Edwardian Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

Materials

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

20th Century Coral Pearls 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat yellow gold. Elegant antique earrings, they are decorated
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Mother-of-pearl Gaming Counter and Kyanite Earrings in Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These gorgeous 18k yellow gold dangle earrings are set with hand-carved antique gaming counters
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18th Century Artisan Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Kyanite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Mother-of-Pearl Gaming Counter, 18k Yellow Gold, Blackened Silver Drop Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These earrings feature antique mother-of-pearl Chinese gambling counters with motifs dating back to
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18th Century North American Artisan Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold

Antique 4.08Ct Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Earring and Ring Set Circa 1870
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive diamond and pearl jewellery set has been crafted in 12k yellow gold with silver settings. The
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1870s Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Victorian Pearl and Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful, classic pair of Victorian pearl and diamond cluster earrings set in 18k yellow gold
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1880s British Victorian Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

Materials

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

Victorian Medallion 14 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings with Coral and Pearl Accents
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
medallion Victorian period earrings made of fourteen carat 14K yellow gold. Rare, three dimensional design
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Late 19th Century British Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

Materials

Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Mother-of-Pearl Gaming Counter 18k Yellow Gold & Silver Dangle Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These earrings feature antique, mother-of-pearl Chinese gambling counters with motifs dating back
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Late 18th Century American Artisan Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Pearl Textured Star Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
1850's. One natural pearl 1.7mm in each black enamel star 14k Yellow Gold Tested: 14k 1.8 grams
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1850s Victorian Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Mother-of-Pearl Gaming Counter 18k Yellow Gold & Silver Dangle Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These earrings feature antique mother-of-pearl Chinese gambling counters with motifs dating back to
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Late 18th Century American Artisan Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 14 K Rose Yellow Gold Earrings Hoops Turquoise Amethyst Natural Pearl
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These elegant hoop earrings were made in 1825 ca. out of 14 karat rose and yellow gold. Each
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1820s European Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

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Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 15.50 Carat Jade 1 Carat Onyx and Pearl Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and impressive antique drop earrings are crafted in 18k yellow and white gold. These antique earrings
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1920s Unknown Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

Materials

Jade, Onyx, Pearl, White Gold, Yellow Gold

20th Century Fine Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lever- Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earring in 18 karat yellow gold. These high quality antique earrings are of the
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

Materials

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

Pair of Tiger Eye Pearl Gold Earrings
Located in Firenze, IT
in yellow gold 2 cm long (with the hook), tiger eye 1 cm long Weight: 3.7 gr
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique Victorian Natural Pearl and Yellow Gold Platinum Set Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pearl earrings have been crafted in 15k and 9k yellow gold with platinum settings. Each drop earring
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1890s Unknown Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

Materials

Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Gold Earrings with Natural Pearls And Green Paste
Located in Milano, MI
Gold earrings with natural pearls and green paste, probably from the end of the 19th Century.
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Late 19th Century Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Etruscan Earrings in Yellow Gold
By Castellani
Located in BALMAIN, NSW
Victorian pair of wire earrings. Made of 10K yellow gold, the earrings are approx 3cm in length and
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1850s Victorian Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victoria Gold Earrings with Lapis and Pearls
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of 14 or 15 carat gold earrings with a round cabochon cut lapis lazuli in a gold setting
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Late 19th Century English Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victoria Gold Earrings with Lapis and Pearls
Victoria Gold Earrings with Lapis and Pearls
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W 0.48 in L 2.37 in
Art Deco 1920 British Drop Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Carnelian Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Kingdom, during the art deco period, circa 1920's. They was crafted in 18 karats yellow gold and suited
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1920s British Art Deco Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

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Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Era Pearl & Seed Pearl Moon Cluster Earrings 14 Carat Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Lovingly crafted in 14 carat gold, our Luna Earrings are an antique delight. Her screw back
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Victorian Onyx Seed Pearl Gold Earrings
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
An Antique Victorian era c.1890 18 Carat Yellow Gold, Black Onyx and split Natural Seed Pearl
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

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Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, 9k Gold

Victorian Onyx Seed Pearl Gold Earrings
Victorian Onyx Seed Pearl Gold Earrings
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H 1.15 in W 0.52 in
Antique Victorian 18K yellow gold black enameled natural pearl earrings C 1880
Located in Firenze, IT
A lovely pair of antique C 1880 late Victorian earrings in black enameled 18K yellow gold
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1880s European Late Victorian Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Bohemian Garnet Pearl Dangle Drop Earrings Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare pair of Victorian Bohemian Garnet and Pearl Dangle Drop Earrings in 10 Karat Gold
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

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Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Earrings set with amethyst and pearls 18k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k gold with silver ear clips with a central amethyst and entourage of pearls detailed
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

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Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Edwardian 9CT Gold Pearl drop earrings
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Lovely Edwardian 9 carat Yellow Gold, Pearl and split Seed Pearl drop earrings with a hooks for
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl Orchid Earriings
Located in New York, NY
Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl Orchid Earrings c.1880 18k Yellow Gold
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Victorian Etruscan Revival Dangle Earrings with Pearls
Located in Venice, CA
This is a stunning pair of 14k Etruscan Revival drop earrings featuring intricate gold detailing
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1880s Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Etruscan Style 18k Gold Pearls Pair of Earrings
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 18K gold and pearls pair of Victorian Etruscan Style earrings. It depicts a pair of
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Late 19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Etruscan Style 18k Gold Pearls Pair of Earrings
Victorian Etruscan Style 18k Gold Pearls Pair of Earrings
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W 0.8 in D 0.5 in L 1.5 in
Citrine Amethyst Fly Insect Earrings Victorian Antique Gold Pearl
Located in New York, NY
adorned with lovely seed pearls. The earrings are 9 Karat Gold. This whimsical pair dance delightfully
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Emerald Pearl & Enamel Earrings
Located in New York, NY
of pearls and emeralds set in gold Measurements: 2.25" long Metal Type: 18K and 14k Yellow Gold
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Aesthetic Movement Gold, Pearl, Diamond, Enamel and Ruby Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of Victorian, Aesthetic Movement, drop earrings, set with natural half seed pearls, old and
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1870s Victorian Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Glass and Seed Pearl 9 Carat Gold Fly Detail Earrings
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The gorgeous drop earrings are modelled in 9 carat gold and at the top of the chain are sweet
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1880s British Victorian Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

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Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

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 Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

Materials

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

Mourning Faceted Onyx Stud Earrings with Seed Pearls in 14K Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Mourning Faceted Onyx Stud Earrings with Seed Pearls in 14K Gold Elevate your elegance with these
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
been crafted from 18ct yellow gold and showcases five rose cut diamonds which have been platinum set in
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian Ornate Yellow Gold Long Dangle Floral Earrings
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Victorian Ornate Yellow Gold Long Dangle Floral Earrings incredible highly detailed dangle
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1880s British Victorian Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

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Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold

French 19th Century Fine Pearl 18 Karat Rose Gold Stud Removable Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Pair of earrings in 18 karat rose and yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. These
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

Materials

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

Antique Micro Mosaic and Seed Pearl Gold Dangle Earrings Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
accented with Seed Pearls and Green Stones. Hand crafted in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Each Earring measures
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Portuguese Iberian 1850 Dangle Drop Filigree Earrings 21Kt Gold With Seed Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
with the filigree technique in solid yellow gold of 15, 18 and 21 karats and embellished with white
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1850s Portuguese High Victorian Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold & Platinum Edwardian Rose Cut Diamond and Pearl Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
. The bars are Platinum over 18K Yellow Gold, with the sides of the rose cut bars being hand engraved
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Feminine Gray Mabe Pearl Drop Hook Earrings
Located in Bloomington, MN
14k yellow gold, spotlighting a luminous 18x12.5mm mabe pearls that gleams with impeccable clarity and
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Feminine Gray Mabe Pearl Drop Hook Earrings
Feminine Gray Mabe Pearl Drop Hook Earrings
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W 0.79 in L 1.25 in
Antique Italian 12 Carats Yellow Gold Filigree Seed Pearl Pendant Earrings
Located in Marcianise, CE, IT
Antique (circa 1800) and pretty Italian 12 carats yellow gold filigree pendant earrings with seed
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19th Century Italian Romantic Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

French Napoleon III Victorian Enamel Pearl Dangle Drop Earrings 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
earrings with such fabulous size! The earrings hang down 1 7/8 inches in a shimmer of gold, pearls and
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

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Pearl, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural pearl and diamond earrings, circa 1880.
Located in London, GB
, approximately 2.5cm in length. Earrings tested yellow gold, butterflies marked 18 carat yellow gold, circa 1880
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique Pearl Chandelier Earrings circa 1870s Iberian
Located in Litchfield, CT
chandelier earrings are vintage fashion at its antique best. Finely made in 18k gold and festooned with
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1870s Spanish Baroque Revival Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

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Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Antique Garnet Seed Pearl Earrings
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Antique Garnet Seed Pearl Earrings. An ornate design with an oval and round garnet and
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

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Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Antique Garnet Seed Pearl Earrings
14 Karat Antique Garnet Seed Pearl Earrings
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H 0.26 in W 0.75 in L 1.34 in
Art Nouveau Foliate Pearl and Diamond Earrings
Located in beverly hills, CA
. Beautifully and very finely crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The earrings have a total diamond weight of
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of antique yellow gold pearl earrings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 78 vintage editions and 27 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of antique yellow gold pearl earrings to choose from, but Victorian and Retro antique yellow gold pearl earrings are of considerable interest. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by SHIHARA, Natkina and Sarosi By Timeless Gems are consistently popular. There are many antique cushion cut, round cut and rose cut antique yellow gold pearl earrings for sale. When shopping our range of antique yellow gold pearl earrings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings?

On average, antique yellow gold pearl earrings at 1stDibs sell for $1,547, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $48,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right earrings for You

In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.

Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.

Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.

While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.