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Giancarlo Montebello 18 K Gold "Hommage" Earrings
By Giancarlo Montebello
Located in Bari, IT
Beautiful earrings by Giancarlo Montebello for Enrico Trizio. A yellow gold "Hommage" with enameled
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel

Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Tassel Dangle Earrings
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A pair of Art Deco tassel dangle earrings created in 18 karat yellow gold. The earrings are
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Dangle Earrings 18K White Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18K White Gold. The earrings feature near
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Vintage 1980s Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby diamonds art deco studs earrings 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
0.92ct Ruby diamonds art deco studs earrings 18k yellow gold Composed of 0.92ct total gemstone
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Green emerald art deco stud earrings 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
Green emerald art deco stud earrings 18k white gold Green emerald pear shaped cabochon total weight
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Giancarlo Montebello 18 K Gold Enamel Dragonfly Earrings
By Giancarlo Montebello
Located in Bari, IT
Beautiful earrings by Giancarlo Montebello. A yellow gold dragonfly with enameled wings
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Cartier Panthère Maillon "Art Déco" 18K Yellow Gold hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Malmö, SE
Cartier Panthère Maillon "Art Déco" Earrings 18K Yellow Gold Weight 26.4 grams Vintage very good
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1990s French Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond & Sapphire 18k White Gold Earrings
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Beautiful Art Deco inspired earrings. Approximately 1.20 carats total gemstone weight
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1990s Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Art Deco 18K White Gold Diamond Coral Dangle Earrings
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A pair of 18 karat white gold and coral dangle earrings. The earrings are set with eleven octagonal
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Art Deco Style 18K Gold Long Dangle Earrings With Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This long dangling 18K Rose Gold Art Deco Style Diamond Earring is perfect for any occasion from
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond pave star art deco stud earrings 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
0.46ct Round diamond cut pave setting star stud earrings 18k white gold Art deco style earrings in
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Aquamarine and diamond art deco stud earrings 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
3.40ct Aquamarine diamond art deco stud earrings 18k white gold. Composed of emerald cut aquamarine
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire and diamond art deco drop earrings 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
Sapphire and diamond art deco drop earrings 18k white gold Sapphire pear shaped and diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire and diamonds art deco drop earrings 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
Sapphire and diamonds art deco drop earrings 18k white gold Gorgeous art deco drop style stud
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and sapphire art deco stud earrings 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
untreated total weight 1.20ct Art deco blue sapphire and diamond stud earrings 18k yellow gold Round
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Art Deco Enamel Snake Hoop Hunter Earrings
By EDXÚ
Located in London, GB
of a snake jaw to create an architectural and Art-Deco style of jewellery. The Hunter is
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18k Yellow Gold Art Deco Enamel Snake Hoop Hunter Earrings
18k Yellow Gold Art Deco Enamel Snake Hoop Hunter Earrings
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H 0.63 in W 0.44 in D 0.48 in Dm 0.48 in L 0.63 in
6.31 Carat Emerald Art Deco Style Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
statement, antique jewelry look. Crafted in 5.38 Grams of 18K Gold, the setting not only provides a
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Ruby diamond halo art deco studs earrings 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
1.20ct Ruby diamond halo art deco studs earrings in 18k white gold. Consisting of oval shaped
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond ruby cluster art deco 18k white gold studs earrings
Located in London, GB
1.40ct Diamond ruby cluster art deco 18k white gold studs earrings. Composed of round brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Topaz and diamonds art deco drop earrings 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous topaz and diamonds art deco drop earrings 18k white gold Composed of blue vivid topaz
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Black Onyx Art Deco Diamond Emerald Earrings
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
These stunning art deco looking earrings are amazing! The custom cut black onyx surround the
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2010s American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Natural Ruby and Diamond Drop 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with these exquisite Ruby Drop Earrings in a captivating Art Deco
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Antique 19th Century Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Art Deco Natural Ruby and Diamond Drop 18K Gold Earrings
Art Deco Natural Ruby and Diamond Drop 18K Gold Earrings
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H 0.48 in W 3.94 in L 3.94 in
Malachite and 18K Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Earrings
Located in Vannes, FR
Malachite and 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Earrings Malachite set closed around a plate of Mala on
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Dangle Earrings

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Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.52 Ct Emerald Peridot 18 K Yellow Gold Earrings
By ALPENGEM
Located in Territet, CH
These earrings is where the iconic Art Deco meets contemporary jewelry. These elegant 18 K yellow
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2010s Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

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Emerald, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Carved Zambian Emerald Amethyst Earrings 18K Gold, 1975
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Amethyst dangle earrings. Set in solid 18 K Yellow Gold. Just an amazing item with beautiful coloration
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Vintage 1970s Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, 18k Gold

Diamond and green emerald art deco stud earrings 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
2.12ct Diamond and green emerald art deco stud earrings 18k yellow gold. Beautiful art deco style
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.14Ct Art Deco Diamond Dangle Drop Earring in 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Introducing our captivating Art Deco Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold. This vintage
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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Bow Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning Art Deco style dangle earrings in 18k white gold featuring 60 sparkling diamonds worked
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Stepped Deco Dangle Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Influenced by the monochromatic styles and angles of Art Deco, the design of these drop earrings
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2010s American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

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Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Stepped Deco Dangle Earrings
18K Yellow Gold Stepped Deco Dangle Earrings
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W 0.77 in L 2.81 in
Diamond art deco hoops huggies earrings 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
Diamond art deco hoops huggies earrings 18k yellow gold Diamond pave setting double diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified 6.57 Carats Diamonds 18K Gold Art Decó Earrings
Located in Massafra, IT
very piece of art , by Italian designer. Earrings come in 18K gold with 226 pieces of Natural Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style Carnelian Amethyst Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold Dangle Earring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Deco Collection Art Deco Style Carnelian Amethyst 18k Yellow Gold Made in Italy
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2010s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Carnelian, White Diamond, Turquoise, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, ...

18K Gold Demantoid Tsavorite Baguette Diamond Art Deco Style Stud Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18k gold demantoid tsavorite baguette diamond art deco style stud earrings. This incredible lush
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Art Deco Style Tsavorite Garnet Baguettes Diamond Circular Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Indulge in the timeless allure of these Art Deco-inspired earrings, crafted in exquisite 18 Karat
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Diamond Art Deco Style Drop Earrings in 18K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
light and shimmer in motion. Earrings Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 14K Yellow Gold (white top
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Art-Deco Style Baguettes Yellow Sapphire Diamond Circular Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold art-deco style yellow sapphire tapered baguettes diamond circular danglers. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 3.70ct Pear Diamond Chandelier Earrings 18k White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning Art Deco inspired diamond chandelier earrings. 2 pear cut diamonds, 1.11 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond with Emerald Accent Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These beautiful Art Deco-style dangle earrings are finished in brightly polished 18K white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold

Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
wonderful movement. Earrings Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 18K White Gold Width: 12 mm. Length: 61 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond and Emerald Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These eye-catching Art Deco style earrings are hand crafted in 18k white gold with an intricately
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Omega Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An Art Deco inspired emerald and diamond white gold omega back earrings. Featuring one oval shaped
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Onyx Art Deco Style Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Breathtaking diamond and onyx drop earrings which are a stunning example of Art Deco design jewelry
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Aquamarine and Diamond Art Deco Style Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
admired every time that they are worn. Earrings Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 18K White Gold Width
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire and diamond art deco post and clip earrings 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
Sapphire and diamond halo art deco post and clip earrings in 18k yellow gold Sapphire pear shaped
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Pink Tourmaline Taper Baguettes Diamond Circle Dangle Art Deco Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18k gold pink tourmaline taper baguettes diamond circle dangle art deco inspired earrings These 18
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A beautiful pair of white gold earrings that are made with Art Deco era inspiration. They are set
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Opal and Diamond Art Deco Style Drop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This is an exquisite pair of opal drop earrings with Art Deco ear design. The earrings feature a
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond and Sapphire Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These eye-catching Art Deco-style earrings are hand-crafted in 18k white gold with an intricately
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Stud Earrings 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise White Diamonds Rossella Ugolini
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Discover the Exquisite Rossella Ugolini Art Deco Style Stud Earrings, Handcrafted in 18 Karats
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2010s Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage Art Deco 18k White Gold, Black Onyx and Diamond Octagon Earrings
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
These vintage Art Deco diamond earrings are the ultimate in sustainability and style. A pair of
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Round Diamond with Ruby Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These Art-Deco stud earrings are completely spectacular! The vibrant color stone (you can select
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Emerald Onyx Art Deco Style Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These Art Deco inspired diamond emerald and onyx drop earrings in 18k white gold are a luxurious
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.18 Ct Emerald Round Diamond 18 K White Gold Earrings
By ALPENGEM
Located in Territet, CH
they symbolize prosperity and wisdom. These timeless Art Deco style earrings contain baguette cut deep
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2010s Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Amethyst Diamonds Green Agate 18k Yellow Gold Dangle Earring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Deco Collection Art Deco Style Amethyst Green Agate Turquoise 18k Yellow Gold Made
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2010s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, White Diamond, Diamond, Amethyst, Agate, Yellow Gold, 18k Gol...

18k White Gold Tanzanite Taper Baguette Diamond Art Deco Style Stud Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18k white gold tanzanite taper baguette diamond art deco style stud earrings. Art deco style color
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Natural Pearl Onyx Diamond 18K White Gold Earrings circa 1920
Located in Goettingen, DE
Art Deco Natural Pearl Onyx Diamond 18K White Gold Earrings, circa 1920 Elegant Art Deco earrings
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Onyx, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Certified Art Deco Style Natural Emerald Leafs Carved Earrings Set in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
layer of gold in black polish. The total weight of diamonds is 2.14 carats and the 18 k gold is 18.12
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2010s Zambian Art Deco Stud Earrings

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Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Deco Inspired Ruby and Diamond Target Stud Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of Art Deco style diamond and ruby target earrings set in 18k white gold. Each
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2010s Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Inspired Sapphire and Diamond Wave Earrings Set in 18k White Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of Art Deco inspired sapphire and diamond cluster earrings set in 18k white gold
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2010s Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style 18k Gold 0.30 Karat Gray Diamond 0.45 Sapphire Dangle Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Deco collection, Art Deco Style Blue earrings made in 18 karat Gold, 0.30 karat
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2010s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

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Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Art Deco 18k Gold Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of art deco 18k gold earrings available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Our selection of items includes 1166 vintage examples as well as 1680 contemporary versions. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of art deco 18k gold earrings made by Art Deco jewelers — as well as those associated with Contemporary — are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Rossella Ugolini, Artisan NYC and Royaal Stones Ltd produced popular versions that are worth a look. Browse our collection of 2054 Diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for round cut art deco 18k gold earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and brilliant cut alternatives. Most of our art deco 18k gold earrings for sale are for women, but there are 577 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Art Deco 18k Gold Earrings?

Prices for art deco 18k gold earrings start at $51 and top out at $750,000 with these earrings, on average, selling for $4,253.

A Close Look at Art Deco Jewelry

Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.

The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.

However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)

While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.

Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.

A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.

Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.

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 Art Deco 18k Gold Earrings
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    Yes, 18-karat gold can be good for earrings. Because it is an alloy, 18-karat gold is more durable and scratch-resistant than pure 24-karat gold. You can find 18-karat gold in rich warm yellow, cooler white with warm undertones and light pink rose. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of gold earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The difference between 14K and 18K white gold stud earrings comes down to the content of the precious metal alloy. Stud earrings made of 14-karat white gold are 58.3% gold and 41.7% base metal, while 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. As a result, 14-karat white gold tends to be stronger and more resistant to scratching, and 18-karat gold will have a more noticeable warm-glowing yellow tinge. On 1stDibs, shop a range of white gold stud earrings.