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Silver 925 Gold Black Sapphire Earrings
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Silver 925 Gold Black Sapphire Earrings
Category

2010s More Earrings

John Hardy Bamboo J Hoop Earring with Black Sapphire and Spinel EBS59374BLSBN
By John Hardy
Located in Wilmington, DE
John Hardy Bamboo J Hoop Earring with Black Sapphire and Spinel. Sterling Silver Black Spinel
Category

2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Spinel

John Hardy Classic Chain Stud Earring with Black Sapphire EBS961824BLS
By John Hardy
Located in Wilmington, DE
John Hardy Classic Chain Stud Earring with Black Sapphire. Sterling Silver Black Sapphire Earring
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

John Hardy Sterling Silver Drop Earring EBS9002704BLSBN
By John Hardy
Located in Wilmington, DE
Sterling Silver Treated Black Sapphire Lava Treated Black Sapphire Earring measures 27mm long Snap
Category

2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

John Hardy Sterling Silver Bamboo Hoop Earring EBS500674BLS
By John Hardy
Located in Wilmington, DE
Sterling Silver Black Spinel Lava Treated Black Sapphire Earring measures 28mm x 15mm Snap Lock
Category

2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Huge Natural Black Sapphire Diamond Earrings 9ct Dual Tone Gold with Valuation
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
Here we are offering amazing, Natural, Black Sapphire Earrings. The Sapphires are rectangular
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2010s Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold

Black and Blue Sapphire Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cabochon Sapphire drop earrings set with faceted Sapphires and Diamonds in Blackened Oxidized
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver

Black and Blue Sapphire Earrings
Black and Blue Sapphire Earrings
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W 0.5 in L 0.99 in
18K Black and Yellow Sapphire Dot Earrings
By HCL METAL WORKS
Located in Gorham, ME
posts and backs are solid 18K gold. These black and yellow sapphire dot earrings are also available in
Category

2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Black Star, 18k Gold

18K Black and Yellow Sapphire Dot Earrings
18K Black and Yellow Sapphire Dot Earrings
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W 0.25 in D 0.25 in L 3 in
Black Diamond and Sapphire Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink and Yellow Sapphire Yellow Gold Stud Earrings There are 2 Black Diamonds in the center that weigh
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yello...

Black Onyx Blue Sapphire Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
black onyx, 1.05 carats blue sapphire and 1.33 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Black Onyx Blue Sapphire Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
black onyx, 1.44 carats blue sapphire and 1.18 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Lapis Blue Sapphire Black Onyx Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
lapis, 16.63 carats black onyx, .68 carats blue sapphire and 1.14 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Orange Sapphire, Diamond and Black Onyx Stud Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of round stud earrings of black onyx with a round, faceted orange sapphire and both bordered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

18K, SS Primitive/Modern Black Star Sapphire Earrings
By HCL METAL WORKS
Located in Gorham, ME
18KY, Oxidized Silver and Black Star Sapphire earrings are one-of-a-kind earrings. Calder meets
Category

2010s American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

18K, SS Primitive/Modern Black Star Sapphire Earrings
18K, SS Primitive/Modern Black Star Sapphire Earrings
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W 0.4 in D 0.2 in L 1 in
Black Diamonds Sapphires 14 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Marcianise, IT
, two black diamonds support two sapphire ovals. Made entirely by hand with taste and pleasure to
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Vintage 1980s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling Silver and White Sapphire Earrings with Black Rhodium
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Sterling Silver and White Sapphire Earrings. Hammered finish offsets a black rhodium with
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2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Fabergé Délices D’Été Collection Diamond Sapphire Black Opal Earrings
By Fabergé
Located in Montreux, CH
3.87cts 144 Round White Diamonds 1,22cts 2 Oval Black Opals 2.39 cts 2 Pear Shape Yellow Sapphire
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2010s British Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapp...

Black Star Sapphire with Black Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Black Star Sapphire 7.50 carats with Black Diamond 0.27 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold
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2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, Star Sapphire, Black Star, Gold, 18k Gold

3.68ct, 18ct Gold, Sapphire, Diamond, Black Diamond Spike Drop Earrings
By Harlin Jones
Located in Sydney, NSW
3.68ct - 18ct Gold , Sapphire - Diamond - Black Diamond Spike Drop Earrings - 18ct Yellow - White
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

London Blue Topaz Sapphire Black Diamond Gold Cluster Drop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
surrounded by a cluster of 2.98 carats of sapphire and 0.50 carats of black diamonds. Set in 18K white gold
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2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

Chandelier Earrings Turquoises Blue Sapphires Black Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
black gold, sublimated by the sparkle of turquoise and the brilliance of blue sapphires. An exceptional
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold

RUCHI Blue Sapphire and Kyanite Black Rhodium Chandelier Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Tinted Black Rhodium Blue Sapphire: 3.99 carats Kyanite: 4.46 carats
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Kyanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium

18 Karat White Gold White Black Diamonds Blue Sapphires Chandelier Earrings
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
contribute to the preservation of the ocean and future generations. These 18K white gold (Black Rhodium
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2010s Italian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow D...

18k Gold, Black Jade, Pink Sapphire, and Diamond Swan Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
generations. The breast of the swan is adorned with pink sapphires of remarkable quality, collectively
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Pink Sapphire, Black Jade, 18k Gold

RUCHI Blue Sapphire & Pavé Diamond Black Rhodium Hoop Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Black Rhodium Gold Blue Sapphire- 15.32 Cts Diamonds-1.78 Cts All Diamonds are G - H/ SI
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Golden Brown Black Sapphire Pear Drop Shape Sapphire Diamond Halo Gold Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
18 Karat Yellow Gold 2.00 CT Diamonds Golden Brown Black Sapphire Cabochon Slice Gemstones
Category

2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

John Hardy Sterling Silver Bamboo Lava Black Sapphire Hoop Earrings
By John Hardy
Located in Baltimore, MD
John Hardy Sterling Silver Bamboo Lava Black Sapphire Hoop Earrings Metal: Sterling silver 935
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Sterling Silver

RUCHI Blue Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Black Rhodium Chandelier Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K black rhodium gold. Blue Sapphire: 15.25ct total weight. Colombian Emerald: 6.81ct total
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Stunning Natural Black Opal Earrings Sapphires And Diamonds Cluster Setting
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Black Opals = 6.70 Carats Diamonds = 5.20 Carats Blue
Category

20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Stunning Natural Black Opal Earrings Sapphires And Diamonds Cluster Setting
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Black Opals = 6.70 Carats Diamonds = 5.20 Carats Blue
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20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Natural Black Opal Dangle Earrings Blue Sapphires and Diamonds 18K Gold
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Black Opals = 5.65
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, Gold,...

Stunning Natural Black Opal Earrings Sapphires And Diamonds Cluster Setting
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Black Opals = 6.70 Carats Diamonds = 5.20 Carats Blue
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20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Green Tourmaline 3.64 Carat Black Sapphire 18 Karat Black Gold Enamel Earrings
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Green Tourmaline 3.64 Carat Black Sapphire 18 Karat Black Gold Enamel Earrings We present you
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Neoclassical Dangle Earrings

Materials

Tsavorite, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel

Green Tourmaline Black Sapphire 18 Karat Black Gold Enamel Ring Earrings Suite
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Green Tourmaline Black Sapphire 18 Karat Black Gold Enamel Ring Earrings Suite We present you a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Neoclassical Dangle Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Black and White Striped Cuff Earring with White Sapphire
By Cristina Cipolli Jewellery
Located in London, Richmond
stripes, so why not wearing striped jewellery too? Metal: sterling silver Finish: satin Enamel: black and
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

0.44ctw Diamonds, 0.33ctw Blue Sapphires, 0.12ctw Black Diamond Evil Eye Earring
Located in Houston, TX
weight in round blue sapphires, and 0.12 carat total weight in round black diamonds as the pupil. They
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21st Century and Contemporary American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire & Black Onyx Tassel Earrings With Sliced Geode & Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:2.12g, Silver:9.38g Diamond:2.56ct GEODE:4.44Cts, SAPPHIRE:26.05Cts,s Size: 79X16MM"
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, Geode, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

17.57 Carat Round Cut Turquoise Sapphire Black Diamond Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
17.57 Carat Round Cut Turquoise Sapphire Black Diamond Yellow Gold Drop Earrings These stunning
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yel...

RUCHI Emerald, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Black Rhodium Chandelier Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Black Rhodium Gold. Emeralds: 17.42ct total weight. Blue Sapphires: 22.30ct total weight
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...

Lucea New York Yellow Sapphire, Slice Emerald and Black Diamond Earrings
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
earrings set in 18k black gold. Emerald: 84.28ct total weight Yellow Sapphire: 32.38ct total weight Black
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium

Green Tourmaline Yellow Sapphire Tsavorite 18 Karat Black Gold Earrings
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Green Tourmaline Yellow Sapphire Tsavorite 18 Karat Black Gold Earrings Absolutely spactacular 2
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

4.65 Carat Black Diamond Pink Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphires that weigh 3.39 carats. The centers are 2 Black Diamonds that weigh 1.05 carats and 14 Round Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Silver 925 Gold Black Sapphire Blue Zircon Earrings
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Silver 925 Gold Black Sapphire Blue Zircon Earrings
Category

2010s More Earrings

RUCHI Blue Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Black Rhodium Dangle Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Black Rhodium Gold Blue Sapphire: 12.01ct total weight. Emerald: 3.44ct total weight. Diamond
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Gold

Silver 925 Gold Black Sapphire Blue Zircon Earrings
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Silver 925 Gold Black Sapphire Blue Zircon Earrings
Category

2010s More Earrings

Diamond Sapphire Tahiti Pearl 18 Karat Black Gold Seashell Earrings
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Sapphire Tahiti Pearl 18 Karat Black Gold Seashell Earrings Did You ever seen the mystycal
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Stylish Earrings Gold Black Diamonds Sapphires Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Drop Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

RUCHI Tanzanite, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Black Rhodium Clip-On Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Black Rhodium Gold Tanzanite: 21.04ct total weight. Pink Sapphire: 3.71ct total weigth
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Go...

Diamond Sapphire Tahiti Pearl 18 Karat Black Gold Seahorse Earrings
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Sapphire Tahiti Pearl 18 Karat Black Gold Seahorse Earrings Did You ever seen the mystycal
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

RUCHI Blue Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Black Rhodium Linear Drop Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Black Rhodium Gold Blue Sapphire: 10.52ct total weight. Emerald: 8.56ct total weight. Diamonds
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...

RUCHI Pavé Emerald, Blue Sapphire & Diamond Black Rhodium Linear Dangle Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K black rhodium gold Emerald: 0.57ct total weight. Sapphire: 0.61ct total weight. Diamonds
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Emerald, Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond,...

Black Opal Green Turquoise Blue Sapphires Green Enamels Diamonds Gold Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these unique art deco style earrings we have the upper parts composed by 2 Black Opal oval
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Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Black Opal, Gold, Enamel

Black Star Sapphire with Diamond Earrings set in 14K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Black Star Sapphire 4.50 carats with Diamond 0.74 carat Earrings set in 14K White Gold Settings
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2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 14k Gold, White Gold

Heart Shape Pink Sapphire Setting Hoop Earrings in 14ct Yellow & Black Gold
Located in London, GB
This stunning single earring is perfect to add to your collection, set 14ct yellow and black gold
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2010s British Hoop Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Tassel Earrings
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous statement earrings! Over 300 carats of fine blue sapphire! 9.85 carats of diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire

14ct Gold Black Webbed Kingman Turquoise & Blood Orange Sapphire Spike Earrings
By Harlin Jones
Located in Sydney, NSW
Butterflies Turquoise, Blood-Orange Sapphire Spike Earrings in 14ct Yellow Gold These custom-made, brightly
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold

Blue Sapphire Cluster Hoop Earrings 4.6 Carats Black Rhodium Plated Silver
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
Sapphires = 4.60 Carats Metal: Black Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Dimensions: 27 x 7 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Blue Sapphire and Black Pearl Dangle Earrings
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
nuts" which keep the earring secure and the wear comfortable. Blue Sapphire .60ct total weight Black
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2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Black Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Leon Mege 18 Karat Yellow Gold Studs Earring with Sapphires and Black Diamonds
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
gemstones and diamonds. -34 round sapphires 0.36 carat total -24 round diamonds 0.21 carat total -18K Yellow
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2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

White Black Diamond Emerald Blue Sapphire Ruby Pearl Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.50 Carats of Black Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.50
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, F...

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Black Sapphire Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of black sapphire earrings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 192 vintage editions and 796 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of black sapphire earrings made by contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Mousson Atelier, Georgios Collections Inc and Rosior produced popular versions that are worth a look. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but sapphire versions, from our inventory of 682, are particularly popular. A selection of round cut, brilliant cut and cabochon can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of black sapphire 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 Black Sapphire Earrings?

Prices for black sapphire earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $236,800, while black sapphire earrings, on average, fetch $3,752.

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 Black Sapphire Earrings
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Black sapphires are considered to be low grade and low quality gemstones and so are not valuable. Nevertheless, this means that jewelry with black sapphires can be very affordable.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    To tell if black diamond earrings are real, first examine the surface of the gemstones. Real black diamonds usually have imperfections, while fakes usually appear flawless. Because it can be difficult to identify well-made synthetic gemstones with the naked eye, consider consulting a knowledgeable jeweler, dealer or appraiser for assistance with authentication. Find a variety of black diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.