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Cartier Pearl Earrings

Cartier 23 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings – Gray & White Pearls
Cartier 23 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings – Gray & White Pearls

Cartier 23 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings – Gray & White Pearls

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Exceptional Cartier pearl earrings crafted in 18K yellow gold, featuring a rare and striking combination of natural gray and white pearls.

Category

Early 2000s French Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Pearl and Diamond Earrings, 1990s
Cartier Pearl and Diamond Earrings, 1990s

Cartier Pearl and Diamond Earrings, 1990s

By Cartier

Located in Roma, RM

Each earring is composed of a luminous cultured pearl resting at the ear, followed by an elegant articulated drop set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, bezel-set in a clean and arch...

Category

1990s French Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Cartier Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Drop Earrings
Cartier Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Drop Earrings

Cartier Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Drop Earrings

By Cartier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Each earring is crowned with a luminous 11 mm Tahitian pearl, from which a graceful arrangement of eight round brilliant cut diamonds is suspended.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Pearl Diamond Heart Drop Earrings in 18K Gold
Cartier Pearl Diamond Heart Drop Earrings in 18K Gold

Cartier Pearl Diamond Heart Drop Earrings in 18K Gold

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Light held in suspension. These Cartier earrings are composed as a delicate vertical sequence, culminating in a luminous white pearl drop.

Category

Late 20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Cartier 18k Gold Mabe Pearl Diamond Earrings
Cartier 18k Gold Mabe Pearl Diamond Earrings

Cartier 18k Gold Mabe Pearl Diamond Earrings

By Cartier

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your collection with these exquisite authentic Cartier earrings, circa 1980. Crafted in luxurious 18k yellow gold, each piece centers on a radiant 14mm mabe cultured pearl bo...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Amulet de Cartier Mother of Pearl Drop Dangle Diamond 18K Gold Earrings
Cartier Amulet de Cartier Mother of Pearl Drop Dangle Diamond 18K Gold Earrings

Cartier Amulet de Cartier Mother of Pearl Drop Dangle Diamond 18K Gold Earrings

By Cartier

Located in Tysons, VA

Cartier Amulette drop dangle earrings crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold and accented with luminous mother-of-pearl.

Category

2010s French Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Trinity de Cartier Pearl Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
Trinity de Cartier Pearl Diamond Gold Drop Earrings

Trinity de Cartier Pearl Diamond Gold Drop Earrings

By Cartier

Located in Guangzhou, CN

Trinity de Cartier Pearl Diamond Gold Drop Earrings. A hallmark of the luxury brand Cartier, the Trinity collection was originally designed by Louis Cartier in 1924.

Category

2010s Drop Earrings

Vintage Cartier Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Screw Back Earrings
Vintage Cartier Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Screw Back Earrings

Vintage Cartier Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Screw Back Earrings

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

A pair of vintage Cartier 18 karat yellow gold pearl screw back earrings, Circa 1950 The earrings are each set with a round cultured pearl of 8.5mm, of creamy yellow hue which sit i...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CARTIER  Heart Earring Yellow Gold 18 Carats White Beads
CARTIER  Heart Earring Yellow Gold 18 Carats White Beads

CARTIER Heart Earring Yellow Gold 18 Carats White Beads

By Cartier

Located in Vannes, FR

Rare CARTIER Heart Earring Yellow Gold 18 Carats White Beads This rare pair of earrings from Maison Cartier features two hearts in 18-carat yellow gold, each surrounding an elegant ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Trinity 18K Tri-Color Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings With Box
Cartier Trinity 18K Tri-Color Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings With Box

Cartier Trinity 18K Tri-Color Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings With Box

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

A refined estate pair from Cartier, these Trinity diamond hoop earrings exemplify the maison’s iconic design language, combining elegance, symbolism, and timeless luxury. Expertly c...

Category

Early 2000s French Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Cartier Necklace and Earring Set White Gold Diamond and Pearl
Cartier Necklace and Earring Set White Gold Diamond and Pearl

Cartier Necklace and Earring Set White Gold Diamond and Pearl

By Cartier

Located in Broomall, PA

Vintage Cartier Necklace and Earring Set White Gold Diamond and Pearl This Cartier Chandra necklace and earring set presents a refined contemporary design in 18K white gold, combinin...

Category

Late 20th Century French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier South Sea Pearl Necklace Diamond Earrings 18K Gold Jewelry Suite
Cartier South Sea Pearl Necklace Diamond Earrings 18K Gold Jewelry Suite

Cartier South Sea Pearl Necklace Diamond Earrings 18K Gold Jewelry Suite

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

An elegant Cartier South Sea pearl and diamond jewelry suite, comprising a magnificent South Sea pearl necklace and a matching pair of diamond-accented pearl earrings.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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CARTIER  Pearl and Diamond Hoop Earrings
CARTIER  Pearl and Diamond Hoop Earrings

CARTIER Pearl and Diamond Hoop Earrings

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

A very pretty pair of Cartier pearl and diamond clip earrings in their original box.

Category

Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Trinity de Cartier Pearl Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
Trinity de Cartier Pearl Diamond Gold Drop Earrings

Trinity de Cartier Pearl Diamond Gold Drop Earrings

By Cartier

Located in Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Trinity de Cartier Diamond and Pearl Earrings, 18K white gold, 18K pink gold, 18K yellow gold, each set with (3) pearls white, pink, and yellow, Total Diamond Weight 1.29ct, Earring ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl

Cartier Pearl Emerald Gold Panther Dolphin Earrings
Cartier Pearl Emerald Gold Panther Dolphin Earrings

Cartier Pearl Emerald Gold Panther Dolphin Earrings

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Estate Cartier 18k Gold & Pearl Dolphin Earrings Cartier Dolphin earrings, composed of an 18k yellow gold dolphin, accented by a round pearl, with circular-cut emerald eye, with...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier, a pair of diamond and cultured pearl ear clips
Cartier, a pair of diamond and cultured pearl ear clips

Cartier, a pair of diamond and cultured pearl ear clips

By Cartier

Located in Kowloon City District, HK

each of scroll design pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds to a cultured pearl surmount, clip fittings, signed Cartier London, numbered, R7570, London hallmarks, 1989, and maker's ma...

Category

Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Cartier Pearl Onyx Diamond Earring and Necklace Set
Cartier Pearl Onyx Diamond Earring and Necklace Set

Cartier Pearl Onyx Diamond Earring and Necklace Set

By Cartier

Located in Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Cartier Diamond, Fresh Water Pearl, and Onyx Earring and Necklace Set in 18K White Gold, Earring Length: 4.50", Necklace Length: 16", Necklace Drop 2.75", Signed: "Cartier", "750", S...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Onyx, 18k Gold

Cartier Platinum Cartier de Lune Diamond and Pearl Earrings
Cartier Platinum Cartier de Lune Diamond and Pearl Earrings

Cartier Platinum Cartier de Lune Diamond and Pearl Earrings

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An exquisite pair of Cartier diamond and pearl earrings in platinum from the Cartier de Lune collection.

Category

2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Platinum

Cartier Tahitian Pearl Diamond Gold Earrings
Cartier Tahitian Pearl Diamond Gold Earrings

Cartier Tahitian Pearl Diamond Gold Earrings

By Cartier

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Beautiful Silver Tahitian pearls hanging from 5 diamonds on each ear! Signed Cartier. 10 round brilliant diamonds weigh about 1.20tcw. Retail is $24,250

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Akoya Pearl & 18k Gold Earrings
Cartier Akoya Pearl & 18k Gold Earrings

Cartier Akoya Pearl & 18k Gold Earrings

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

Cartier Akoya Pearl & 18k Gold Earrings Rare Akoya pearl earrings with gold showing to the front, when wearing and screw back closure.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Pearl Drop Earrings
Cartier Yellow Gold Pearl Drop Earrings

Cartier Yellow Gold Pearl Drop Earrings

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A pair of pearl drop earrings in 18k yellow gold by Cartier.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier South Sea Pearl Platinum Stud Earrings
Cartier South Sea Pearl Platinum Stud Earrings

Cartier South Sea Pearl Platinum Stud Earrings

By Cartier

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

...A perfect match, perfect quality, only by CARTIER! CARTIER South Sea pearl stud earrings in Platinum.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

Cartier Himalia Diamond and Pearl Earrings
Cartier Himalia Diamond and Pearl Earrings

Cartier Himalia Diamond and Pearl Earrings

By Cartier

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

These earrings from Cartier's Himalia collection feature 24 round brilliant cut diamonds, totalling 0.42ct made in 18ct white gold.

Category

Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Cartier Agrafe Pearl Diamond Gold Earrings
Cartier Agrafe Pearl Diamond Gold Earrings

Cartier Agrafe Pearl Diamond Gold Earrings

By Cartier

Located in Feasterville, PA

Stunning Cartier Agrafe earrings featuring a Vvs1 E-F Color Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds followed by a 12mm Pearl.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Dangle Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier French pearl diamond platinum earrings
Cartier French pearl diamond platinum earrings

Cartier French pearl diamond platinum earrings

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

These exceptional Mid Century earrings by Cartier are a masterful expression of the maison’s refined elegance and impeccable craftsmanship.

Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Cartier Himalia Pearl and Diamond Dangle Earrings
Cartier Himalia Pearl and Diamond Dangle Earrings

Cartier Himalia Pearl and Diamond Dangle Earrings

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

A stunning pair of Cartier Himalia diamond drop earrings featuring Tahitian pearls suspended in a diamond encrusted 18k White Gold mounting.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Pearl and Diamond Earrings 4.50 Carat
Cartier Pearl and Diamond Earrings 4.50 Carat

Cartier Pearl and Diamond Earrings 4.50 Carat

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A pair of elegant 18k yellow gold diamond and pearl earrings by Cartier. The earrings are set to the centre with a round 8.3mm cultured pearl, of which disperses a mix of cream and p...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Himalia Pearl Diamond White Gold Earrings
Cartier Himalia Pearl Diamond White Gold Earrings

Cartier Himalia Pearl Diamond White Gold Earrings

By Cartier

Located in Feasterville, PA

A stunning pair of Cartier diamond drop earrings featuring white and black pearls crafted in 18k White Gold.

Category

Early 2000s Drop Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond

Cartier White Gold Pearl & Diamond Agrafe Earrings
Cartier White Gold Pearl & Diamond Agrafe Earrings

Cartier White Gold Pearl & Diamond Agrafe Earrings

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An impeccable pair of 18k white gold pearl and diamond earrings by Cartier from the Agrafe collection.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Pearl Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Huggie Earrings
Cartier Pearl Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Huggie Earrings

Cartier Pearl Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Huggie Earrings

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

The enduring quality of this glamorous pair of earrings from Cartier is without comparison. The earrings are made of 18K yellow gold and are each set with a single white pearl.

Category

20th Century French More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Pearl Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Huggie Earrings
Cartier Pearl Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Huggie Earrings

Cartier Pearl Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Huggie Earrings

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

The enduring quality of this glamorous pair of earrings from Cartier is without comparison. The earrings are made of 18K yellow gold and are each set with a single white pearl.

Category

20th Century French More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Pearl and Diamond Earrings in Platinum
Cartier Pearl and Diamond Earrings in Platinum

Cartier Pearl and Diamond Earrings in Platinum

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A beautiful pair of Cartier pearl and diamond earrings in Platinum. The earrings are composed of 1 tahitian pearl and 1 south sea pearl finished off with a trapezoid diamond each.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Platinum

Cartier Agrafe Diamond Pearl White Gold Drop Earrings
Cartier Agrafe Diamond Pearl White Gold Drop Earrings

Cartier Agrafe Diamond Pearl White Gold Drop Earrings

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

18k White Gold Diamond Pearl Agrafe Drop Earrings by Cartier. With 64 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approximately 1.92ct 2 pearls 10mm each These e...

Category

Early 2000s French Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Cartier Diamond and Pearl Agrafe Earrings 1.92 Carat
Cartier Diamond and Pearl Agrafe Earrings 1.92 Carat

Cartier Diamond and Pearl Agrafe Earrings 1.92 Carat

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A beautiful pair of 18k white gold Cartier diamond and pearl drop earrings from the Agrafe collection.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier South Sea Pearl Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings
Cartier South Sea Pearl Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings

Cartier South Sea Pearl Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings

By Cartier

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Cartier South Sea pearls and diamond platinum drop clip-on earrings circa 1990. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #E-DJ615D.

Category

1990s French Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Cartier Himalia Pearl Diamond Gold Earrings
Cartier Himalia Pearl Diamond Gold Earrings

Cartier Himalia Pearl Diamond Gold Earrings

By Cartier

Located in Feasterville, PA

Made with pearls and diamonds, these earrings will bring your regal side to light.

Category

Early 2000s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Diamond and Pearl Clip-on Earrings
Cartier Diamond and Pearl Clip-on Earrings

Cartier Diamond and Pearl Clip-on Earrings

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A stunning pair of platinum, pearl and diamond earrings by Cartier. The earrings are set with a single pearl surrounded by a halo set of 10 round brilliant cut diamonds, with an appr...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Pearl Dolphin Earrings
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Pearl Dolphin Earrings

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Pearl Dolphin Earrings

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

These exquisite earrings from Cartier capture the beauty of one of the ocean’s most celebrated animals.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18k gold, diamond and pearl earrings
Cartier 18k gold, diamond and pearl earrings

Cartier 18k gold, diamond and pearl earrings

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

These elegant 18k gold, diamond and pearl clip on earrings by Cartier are marked with the date of production 1991.

Category

1990s European Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage 1994 Cartier Pearl Drop Earrings in Yellow Gold
Vintage 1994 Cartier Pearl Drop Earrings in Yellow Gold

Vintage 1994 Cartier Pearl Drop Earrings in Yellow Gold

By Cartier

Located in London, England

A stylish pair of vintage Cartier door knocker style pearl earrings set in 18k yellow gold from 1994.

Category

1990s Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier White Gold Diamond and Pearl Agrafe Earrings 1.92ct
Cartier White Gold Diamond and Pearl Agrafe Earrings 1.92ct

Cartier White Gold Diamond and Pearl Agrafe Earrings 1.92ct

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A beautiful pair of 18k white gold Cartier diamond and pearl drop earrings from the Agrafe collection.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Elegant Cultured Pearl Diamond Gold Earrings
Cartier Elegant Cultured Pearl Diamond Gold Earrings

Cartier Elegant Cultured Pearl Diamond Gold Earrings

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier, France. Pair of Gold, Cultured Pearl and Diamond Earrings, The rounded tapered panels centering 2 pearls approximately 8.0 mm., set with 74 round diamonds approximately 3.4...

Category

Late 20th Century French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Cartier Italy Pearl Ruby Gold Hoop Earrings
Cartier Italy Pearl Ruby Gold Hoop Earrings

Cartier Italy Pearl Ruby Gold Hoop Earrings

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Very luxe hoop Earrings set in 18kt Yellow Gold. Prong set Pink Rubies & alternating cultured Pearls with Omega Backs.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Byzantine Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Drop Earrings
Vintage Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Drop Earrings

Vintage Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Drop Earrings

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

A pair of vintage Cartier 18 karat yellow gold pearl drop earrings Designed as an open circle set with a cultured pearl of 8mm and suspended from a plain polished half hoop finished...

Category

1990s French Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Cartier Monture Pearl Diamond Gold Earrings
1950s Cartier Monture Pearl Diamond Gold Earrings

1950s Cartier Monture Pearl Diamond Gold Earrings

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Elegant and timeless earrings featuring two beautiful pearls and two old cushion cut diamonds mounted in 18k (tested) white gold by Cartier.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier 18 Karat Tri Tone Trinity Mabe Pearl Earrings
Cartier 18 Karat Tri Tone Trinity Mabe Pearl Earrings

Cartier 18 Karat Tri Tone Trinity Mabe Pearl Earrings

By Cartier

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: Cartier Material: 18K yellow, white, and rose gold Dimensions: earrings measure 20.25 x 20.25mm Weight: 18.48 grams Guaranteed authentic by seller

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Multi-Color Pearl Diamond Platinum Clip-On Earrings
Cartier Multi-Color Pearl Diamond Platinum Clip-On Earrings

Cartier Multi-Color Pearl Diamond Platinum Clip-On Earrings

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

Magnificently nuanced and graceful as ever, the delightful pearls are complemented by sparkling diamonds weighing in total 2.10 carats in these gorgeous platinum earrings from Cartie...

Category

Late 20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Black Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum

1930s Cartier Diamond and Pearl Non-Pierced Earrings
1930s Cartier Diamond and Pearl Non-Pierced Earrings

1930s Cartier Diamond and Pearl Non-Pierced Earrings

By Cartier

Located in Towson, MD

One pair of platinum and 18 karat white gold (acid tested and stamped CARTIER) earrings, each set with one 7.2mm cultured Akoya pearl and a total of ninety-two Old European cut and s...

Category

Vintage 1930s Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Cartier Paris 1980s Diamond Conch Pearl and Platinum Earrings
Cartier Paris 1980s Diamond Conch Pearl and Platinum Earrings

Cartier Paris 1980s Diamond Conch Pearl and Platinum Earrings

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

A pair of French platinum earrings with diamonds and conch pearls by Cartier Paris.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Cartier Diamond Tahitian South Sea Pearl Platinum Clip-On Earrings
Cartier Diamond Tahitian South Sea Pearl Platinum Clip-On Earrings

Cartier Diamond Tahitian South Sea Pearl Platinum Clip-On Earrings

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

Made of prestigious platinum and tastefully embellished with Tahitian and South Sea pearls as well as magnificent diamonds, these splendid earrings from Cartier boast a charmingly br...

Category

Late 20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

Cartier Diamond Tahitian South Sea Pearl Platinum Clip-On Earrings
Cartier Diamond Tahitian South Sea Pearl Platinum Clip-On Earrings

Cartier Diamond Tahitian South Sea Pearl Platinum Clip-On Earrings

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

Made of prestigious platinum and tastefully embellished with Tahitian and South Sea pearls as well as magnificent diamonds, these splendid earrings from Cartier boast a charmingly br...

Category

Late 20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Diamond and South Sea Pearl Pendant-Earclip Earrings
Cartier Diamond and South Sea Pearl Pendant-Earclip Earrings

Cartier Diamond and South Sea Pearl Pendant-Earclip Earrings

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Diamond and South Sea Cultured Pearl Pendant-Earclip Earrings in Platinum with detachable pendants.

Category

Late 20th Century French Dangle Earrings

Materials

Platinum

Cartier Diamond and South Sea Pearl Pendant-Earclip Earrings
Cartier Diamond and South Sea Pearl Pendant-Earclip Earrings

Cartier Diamond and South Sea Pearl Pendant-Earclip Earrings

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Diamond and South Sea Cultured Pearl Pendant-Earclip Earrings in Platinum with detachable pendants.

Category

Late 20th Century French Dangle Earrings

Materials

Platinum

Cartier Agrafe Full Diamond Pave and Grey Pearl White Gold Long Drop Earrings
Cartier Agrafe Full Diamond Pave and Grey Pearl White Gold Long Drop Earrings

Cartier Agrafe Full Diamond Pave and Grey Pearl White Gold Long Drop Earrings

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

Wonderful brightness, elegant purity and marvelous harmony combine in these magnificent earrings from Cartier’s Agrafe collection to produce an enchanting allure through shimmer of 1...

Category

Late 20th Century French Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 70s Cartier Earrings Sterling Silver 18k Gold Mabe Pearl Signed Jewelry
Vintage 70s Cartier Earrings Sterling Silver 18k Gold Mabe Pearl Signed Jewelry

Vintage 70s Cartier Earrings Sterling Silver 18k Gold Mabe Pearl Signed Jewelry

By Cartier

Located in Torrance, CA

Stylish vintage Cartier Mabe pearl earrings crafted in sterling silver and 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1970s).

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Cartier Pearl and Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Pearl and Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Pearl and Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

By Cartier

Located in London, England

A truly beautiful pair of vintage Cartier pearl and diamond earrings set in 18k yellow gold.

Category

Vintage 1970s British Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage Cartier Pearl and Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Pearl and Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Pearl and Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

By Cartier

Located in London, England

A truly beautiful pair of vintage Cartier pearl and diamond earrings set in 18k yellow gold.

Category

Vintage 1970s British Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Cartier Les Oiseaux Libérés 18K Gold Diamond, Emerald & Mother of Pearl Earrings
Cartier Les Oiseaux Libérés 18K Gold Diamond, Emerald & Mother of Pearl Earrings

Cartier Les Oiseaux Libérés 18K Gold Diamond, Emerald & Mother of Pearl Earrings

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

The Cartier “Les Oiseaux Libérés” earrings are crafted from 18K white gold and embellished with diamonds, emeralds, and mother of pearl.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French More Earrings

Materials

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

Cartier Mabe Pearl Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings, circa 1970s
Cartier Mabe Pearl Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings, circa 1970s

Cartier Mabe Pearl Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings, circa 1970s

By Cartier

Located in Cape May, NJ

Vintage Cartier 18K Gold Mabe Pearl Clip-on Earrings The earrings are in excellent used estate condition and ready to wear.

Category

Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

CARTIER Paris Clips-On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Pearls And Diamonds Box
CARTIER Paris Clips-On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Pearls And Diamonds Box

CARTIER Paris Clips-On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Pearls And Diamonds Box

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Clips on earrings designed by Cartier. These are a superb pair of clips-on earrings, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Cartier.

Category

1990s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

CARTIER, CIPULLO Mother of Pearl and Gold Earrings.
CARTIER, CIPULLO Mother of Pearl and Gold Earrings.

CARTIER, CIPULLO Mother of Pearl and Gold Earrings.

By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 18 karat yellow gold and mother of pearl earrings, Cartier Cipullo. Signed Cartier ©1972 18K 80961.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CARTIER  Heart Earring Yellow Gold 18 Carats White Beads
CARTIER  Heart Earring Yellow Gold 18 Carats White Beads

CARTIER Heart Earring Yellow Gold 18 Carats White Beads

By Cartier

Located in Vannes, FR

Rare CARTIER Heart Earring Yellow Gold 18 Carats White Beads This rare pair of earrings from Maison Cartier features two hearts in 18-carat yellow gold, each surrounding an elegant ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Aldo Cipullo Gold Mother-of-Pearl Onyx Earrings
Cartier Aldo Cipullo Gold Mother-of-Pearl Onyx Earrings

Cartier Aldo Cipullo Gold Mother-of-Pearl Onyx Earrings

By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier

Located in Palm Beach, FL

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Vintage Cartier Diamond Gold Earclips
Vintage Cartier Diamond Gold Earclips

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Exuding glamorous resplendence, fascinating taste and sheer prestige, this amazing jewelry set from the Agrafe collection by Cartier features a graceful necklace and stylish earrings...

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Cartier Pearl Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of cartier pearl earrings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum. Our collection of these items for sale includes 54 vintage editions and 22 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 20th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Contemporary and Modern are consistently popular styles when it comes to cartier pearl earrings. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Pearl versions from the 47 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A selection of round cut, marquise cut and brilliant cut can be found today on these pages. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of cartier pearl earrings, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Cartier Pearl Earrings?

On average, cartier pearl earrings at 1stDibs sell for $15,501, while they’re typically $2,500 on the low end and $147,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Cartier for sale on 1stDibs

For its extraordinary range of bracelets, watches, rings and other adornments, French luxury house Cartier is undeniably one of the most well known and internationally revered jewelers in the world among clients both existing and aspirational.

Perhaps 1847 was not the ideal time to open a new watchmaking and jewelry business, as the French Revolution was not kind to the aristocracy who could afford such luxuries. Nevertheless, it was the year Louis-François Cartier (1819–1904) — who was born into poverty — founded his eponymous empire, assuming control of the workshop of watchmaker Adolphe Picard, under whom he had previously been employed as an assistant. Of course, in the beginning, it was a relatively modest affair, but by the late 1850s, Cartier had its first royal client, Princess Mathilde Bonaparte, niece of Napoleon Bonaparte, who commissioned the jeweler to design brooches, earrings and other accessories.

Under the leadership of Louis-François’s son, Alfred, who took over in 1874, business boomed. Royalty around the world wore Cartier pieces, including Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, the Maharaja of Patiala and King Edward VII, who had 27 tiaras made by the jewelry house for his coronation in 1902 and issued Cartier a royal warrant in 1904. (Today, the British royal family still dons Cartier pieces; Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, regularly sports a Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch.)

Cartier’s golden years, however, began when Alfred introduced his three sons, Louis, Pierre and Jacques, to the business. The brothers expanded Cartier globally: Louis reigned in Paris, Pierre in New York and Jacques in London, ensuring their brand’s consistency at their branches across the world. The trio also brought in such talents as Charles Jacqueau and Jeanne Toussaint.

One of Cartier’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch — one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. (Previously, a large number of people were using only pocket watches.) Louis designed the timepiece in 1904 for his friend, popular Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who wanted to be able to check the time more easily while flying.

Cartier’s other famous timepieces include the Tank watch, which was inspired by the linear form of military tanks during World War I, and the so-called mystery clocks. Invented by watchmaker and magician Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin and later crafted exclusively for Cartier in the house’s workshop by watchmaker Maurice Couët, the mystery clocks were so named because the integration of glass dials on which the clocks’ hands would seemingly float as well as structures that are hidden away within the base give the illusion that they operate without machinery.

On the jewelry side of the business, Cartier’s internationally renowned offerings include the Tutti Frutti collection, which featured colorful carved gemstones inspired by Jacques’s trip to India and grew in popularity during the Art Deco years; the panthère motif, which has been incorporated into everything from brooches to rings; and the Love bracelet, a minimal, modernist locking bangle inspired by medieval chastity belts that transformed fine jewelry.

While the Cartier family sold the business following the death of Pierre in 1964, the brand continues to innovate today, renewing old hits and creating new masterpieces.

Find contemporary and vintage Cartier watches, engagement rings, necklaces and other accessories on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Pearl in Jewelry Design

The pearl has been synonymous with ladylike elegance since the Tudor period — learn what to look for when shopping for vintage and antique pearl jewelry as well as how to tell the origin of a pearl with our handy primer.

Every woman at some point in her life desires a simple strand of pearls. They are elegant, timeless, versatile — just ask Coco Chanel or Jacqueline Kennedy — and valuable. In 1917, Pierre Cartier famously traded a double-strand of natural pearls for a Fifth Avenue mansion, the Cartier brand’s flagship store ever since. And if you were born in the beginning of summer, pearl is the June birthstone.

It is possible to tell where a pearl originated from its appearance. Akoyas are usually round and white — the classic pearl, if you will. South Sea pearls are normally larger and vary in color; orangey yellow ones are not uncommon. Tahitian pearls are mostly black but can also be gray or brown, and between the Akoya and the South Sea varieties in size. Freshwater pearls, or Orientals, run the gamut in terms of color and size, but in shape, they tend to resemble Rice Krispies. Another important distinction is a round pearl versus a baroque pearl. A round pearl is self-explanatory, but there are two types of baroque pearls: symmetrical and asymmetrical. In general, the symmetrical variation commands a higher valuation. Within a strand of pearls, uniformity is prized — the more the individual pearls resemble one another, the more valuable the strand.

According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the earliest recorded mention of a pearl was in 2206 BC by a Chinese historian. Centuries later, Christopher Columbus made it a point to visit pearl fisheries during his 15th-century exploration of the Caribbean. Since the late-19th century, the Japanese have been at the forefront of cultivating pearls, when jeweler Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultured the world’s first pearl in 1893.

On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and other accessories.

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.