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Contemporary Citrine Diamond Pave Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The fluid elegance of these Contemporary Citrine Diamond Pavé Drop Earrings, made in the 21st
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Citrine Earrings
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Exhibiting an attention to detail and craft, Ri Noor's Carved Citrine Earrings showcase a stunning
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2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, 18k Gold

Carved Citrine Earrings
Carved Citrine Earrings
H 2.21 in W 0.91 in
Citrine Bonbon Stud Earrings
By Emily Kuvin
Located in New York, NY
How sweet are these Bonbon studs? The PERFECT pair of earrings when you need a pop of color. Just
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2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold

Goshwara Citrine Cushion Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Citrine Cushion Earrings with Post in 18K Yellow Gold, from 'Gossip' Collection. Please allow 4-5
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Goshwara Citrine Cushion Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Citrine Cushion Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold, from "Gossip" Collection. Like any good piece of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Citrine Quartz Sterling Silver Drop Dangle Earrings
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier in limited edition, the Saphir Absolu drop Earrings
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver

Contemporary Handcrafted 18 Karat Yellow Gold Garnet Citrine Design Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Garnet Citrine Jasper Design Earrings linear earrings a unique modern design made in 18 karat gold bezel
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2010s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Garnet, Jasper, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Contemporary Handcrafted 18 Karat Yellow Gold Garnet Citrine Design Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Garnet Citrine Jasper Design Earrings linear earrings a unique modern design made in 18 karat gold bezel
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2010s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Garnet, Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary Handcrafted 18 Karat Yellow Gold Garnet Citrine Design Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Garnet Citrine Jasper Design Earrings linear earrings a unique modern design made in 18 karat gold bezel
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2010s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Garnet, Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary Handcrafted 18K Yellow Gold Garnet Citrine Jasper Design Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Contemporary Handcrafted 18 karat Yellow Gold Garnet Citrine Jasper Modern Design Unisex Earrings
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2010s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

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Citrine, Garnet, Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Citrine Stud Earrings 5.90 Carats
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
Citrines = 5.90 Carats Treatment: Heat Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Post With Friction Back
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver

Citrine Stud Earrings 5.90 Carats
Citrine Stud Earrings 5.90 Carats
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H 0.36 in W 0.36 in
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Stud Earrings with Citrine Quartzes
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary stud earrings, named after Mesopotamia, feature natural citrines (quartzes) and
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Stud Earrings

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Citrine, Topaz, Quartz, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

33.25 Carat Citrine Diamond Earrings
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
carats citrines mounted in high profile open basket with eight bead prongs, accented with round brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold

Goshwara Citrine Cushion & Diamonds Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the stunning Citrine Cushion & Diamonds Earrings from our popular 'Gossip' Collection
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Kneebone Citrine Carved Citrine White Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Citrine and diamonds are presented in these one of a kind dangle earrings. The citrine cabochon
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Citrine, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Goshwara Citrine Emerald Cut Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
These Citrine Emerald Cut Earrings on Wire in 18K Yellow Gold are a stunning piece of jewelry from
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Citrine Dangle Earrings
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine Dangle Earrings. The earrings each feature a two 9 x 7mm Citrine
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

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Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Red Bodyfurnitures Earrings Coral Citrines
By Bodyfurnitures
Located in Bolzano, BZ
Stud Earrings “Tasi”, 2023, are a one-of-a-kind contemporary author jewelry by italian artist Gian
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2010s Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Andreoli Citrine and Diamond Chandelier Earrings
By Andreoli
Located in New York, NY
Andreoli Citrine And Diamond Chandelier Earrings set in 18K gold These unique chandelier earrings
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2010s Italian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Goshwara Emerald Cut Citrine Square Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your elegance with our Citrine Square Emerald Cut Earrings from the enchanting 'Gossip
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Stephen Dweck Citrine Dangle Brass Earrings
By Stephen Dweck
Located in New York, NY
Stephen Dweck Earrings Triangle Shaped Brass Earrings with Citrine Beads The earrings measure 2.25
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

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Citrine, Brass

Citrine and Onyx Drop Gold Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Striking Citrine and Gold-capped bar Onyx drop earrings exude sculptural simplicity and
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Onyx, 14k Gold

Lithos 14K Yellow Gold Citrine Earrings
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Lithos 14K Yellow Gold Citrine Earrings. There is a total citrine weight of 6.5 carats. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Goshwara Cushion Citrine with Diamonds Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Citrine Cushion Earrings with Diamonds Motif in 18K Yellow Gold, from ‘Gossip’ Collection Stone
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary More Earrings

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Citrine, Yellow Gold

Natural Citrine Emerald-Cut Claw Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Emerald-Cut Claw Earrings are perfect for bridal, editorial, or every day. The diagonal set stone and claw
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Earrings

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Citrine, 18k Gold

Lithos 14K White Gold Citrine Earrings
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Lithos 14K white Gold Citrine Earrings. There are 12 carats of citrine bezel set in 14K white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, White Gold

Goshwara 2 Tier Citrine Cushion Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
2 Tier Citrine Cushion Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold, from 'Gossip' Collection. Like any good piece
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Pave Diamonds with Citrine Earrings
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Very dramatic, geometric, elegantly edgy earrings with Black Pave Diamonds and Citrine
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Vintage 18ct Gold Contemporary Citrine Amethyst Blue Topaz and Garnet Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Contemporary Gold Earrings 18ct Gold A Gorgeous Cascade of Colour Citrine Amethyst Blue Topaz
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Late 20th Century European Drop Earrings

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Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold

Goshwara Hexagon Citrine on Wire Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with these exquisite earrings featuring a stunning 12 x 10 mm Hexagon gemstone
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Goshwara Citrine Teardrop Cage And Diamond Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Citrine Teardrop Cage Earring with Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold, from 'Freedom' Collection Stone
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Goshwara Emerald Cut Citrine And Diamond Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Citrine Emerald Cut with Diamonds Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold, from 'Gossip' Collection Stone Size
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Citrine Cocktail Earrings 4.10 Carats Total
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 22 Citrines = 4.10
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Citrine Cocktail Earrings 4.10 Carats Total
Citrine Cocktail Earrings 4.10 Carats Total
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H 0.6 in W 0.52 in
Citrine Cocktail Earrings 4.10 Carats Total
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 22 Citrines = 4.10
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Citrine Cocktail Earrings 4.10 Carats Total
Citrine Cocktail Earrings 4.10 Carats Total
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H 0.6 in W 0.52 in
Citrine Cocktail Earrings 4.10 Carats Total
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 22 Citrines = 4.10
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Citrine Cocktail Earrings 4.10 Carats Total
Citrine Cocktail Earrings 4.10 Carats Total
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H 0.6 in W 0.52 in
Citrine Cocktail Earrings 4.10 Carats Total
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 22 Citrines = 4.10
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Citrine Cocktail Earrings 4.10 Carats Total
Citrine Cocktail Earrings 4.10 Carats Total
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H 0.6 in W 0.52 in
Faceted Cognac Citrines Gold Diamonds Faceted Pear Shape Citrine Drops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elegant and completely handmade Earrings consisting of an upper part of 4 oval shape and nice
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2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings

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Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Citrine Cocktail Earrings 4.10 Carats Total
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 22 Citrines = 4.10
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Citrine Cocktail Earrings 4.10 Carats Total
Citrine Cocktail Earrings 4.10 Carats Total
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H 0.6 in W 0.52 in
Faceted Pear Shape Citrine Gold Bezel Engraved Citrine Round Drops Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These simple but elegant and completely handmade earrings have 2 Pear Shape Faceted Natural
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2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

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Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant Citrine Diamond Gold Hanging Earrings
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt White Gold hanging earrings with triangular cushion cut orange citrine surrounded by
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Citrine Cocktail Earrings 4.10 Carats Total
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 22 Citrines = 4.10
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Citrine Cocktail Earrings 4.10 Carats Total
Citrine Cocktail Earrings 4.10 Carats Total
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H 0.6 in W 0.52 in
Citrine Cocktail Earrings 4.10 Carats Total
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 22 Citrines = 4.10
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Citrine Cocktail Earrings 4.10 Carats Total
Citrine Cocktail Earrings 4.10 Carats Total
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H 0.6 in W 0.52 in
Citrine Cocktail Earrings 4.10 Carats Total
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 22 Citrines = 4.10
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Citrine Cocktail Earrings 4.10 Carats Total
Citrine Cocktail Earrings 4.10 Carats Total
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H 0.6 in W 0.52 in
Citrine Floral Earrings 2.12 Carats Total
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 14 Citrines = 2.12 Carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Citrine Floral Earrings 2.12 Carats Total
Citrine Floral Earrings 2.12 Carats Total
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H 0.52 in W 0.44 in
5.00 Carat Citrine White Topaz Silver Earrings
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Dangle Earrings These earrings have 5.00 Carats of Citrines and White Topaz. They are
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

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Citrine, Topaz, Silver

Goshwara Double Emerald Cut Citrine Long Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Double Emerald Cut Citrine Long Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold, from 'Gossip' Collection Stone Size
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Citrine Floral Earrings 2.12 Carats Total
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 14 Citrines = 2.12 Carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Citrine Floral Earrings 2.12 Carats Total
Citrine Floral Earrings 2.12 Carats Total
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H 0.52 in W 0.44 in
1.88 Carat Citrine Diamond Rose Gold Earrings
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These earrings have Natural Citrines that weigh 1.58 carats and also Natural Round Cut Diamonds
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2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Rose Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Citrine Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Citrine 11.50 carats approx. Diamonds 0.05 carat approx. Limited
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2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Citrine Double Tier Flower Earrings with Diamond
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold Citrine Double Tier Flower Earrings with diamond Center. The pear shaped citrine
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Goshwara Citrine and Garnet Cabochon Drop Earring
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Citrine and Garnet Cabochon Drop Earrings with Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold, from 'Naughty
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Citrine, Yellow Gold

Elizabeth Locke Citrine Earrings
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Litchfield, CT
Locke's jewelry is superbly made and timelessly stylish. These gorgeous earrings feature warm 19-karat
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1990s American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elizabeth Locke Citrine Earrings
Elizabeth Locke Citrine Earrings
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H 0.79 in W 0.71 in
Goshwara Drop Cabochon Citrine with Diamonds Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Drop Cabochon Citrine Earrings with Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold, from ‘Naughty
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Natural Citrine Dangle Earrings 7.5 Carats Total
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 6 Citrines = 7.58
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

Natural Citrine Dangle Earrings 7.5 Carats Total
Natural Citrine Dangle Earrings 7.5 Carats Total
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H 1.34 in W 0.52 in
Natural Citrine Dangle Earrings 7.5 Carats Total
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 6 Citrines = 7.58
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

Natural Citrine Dangle Earrings 7.5 Carats Total
Natural Citrine Dangle Earrings 7.5 Carats Total
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H 1.34 in W 0.52 in
4 Tier Citrine Bead with Diamonds Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
These 4 Tier Citrine Bead Earrings with Diamond Hook & Diamond Rondels in 18K Yellow Gold are a
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

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Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Goshwara Citrine & Tiger's Eye Inlay Stud Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
The Citrine & Tiger's Eye Stud Earrings from the 'Melange' Collection showcase a captivating blend
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Goshwara Citrine Emerald Cut on Wire Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with these exquisite earrings featuring a stunning 9 x 9 mm Asscher-cut Citrine
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Gold and Citrine Drop Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
. A beautifully detailed leaf motif top and a matched pair of rich honey colored citrines totaling 42
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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Van Gogh Yellow Flowers Earrings 'Citrine, 18k Gold'
By Larissa Moraes
Located in asa norte, BR
Earrings Gold 18K Citrines Handmade, matte finish and prong setting Van Gogh’s “A Field of Yellow
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2010s Brazilian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

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Contemporary Citrine Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of contemporary citrine earrings for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 64 vintage editions and 371 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. There are many different pieces in our collection of contemporary citrine earrings to choose from, but Contemporary and Modern contemporary citrine earrings are of considerable interest. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Christina Addison, Michael Kneebone and Goshwara are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for round cut contemporary citrine earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and pear cut alternatives. When shopping our range of contemporary citrine earrings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Contemporary Citrine Earrings?

On average, contemporary citrine earrings at 1stDibs sell for $3,400, while they’re typically $130 on the low end and $37,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

A Close Look at contemporary Jewelry

Contemporary jewelry is inextricably linked with the moment in which it is created, frequently reflecting current social, cultural and political issues such as environmental consciousness, identity and sustainability. It’s informed by fashion trends, from the chokers of the 1990s to the large chain necklaces of the early 2000s.

Jewelry is one of the oldest forms of adornment. Lockets made of silver or gold have been treasured gifts for hundreds of years, for example, and charm bracelets, which have existed since prehistoric times, didn’t become especially popular until the 19th-century reign of Queen Victoria. For many centuries, fine jewelry was used primarily to express wealth or status through lavish materials. Then, in the 1960s, a concept known as the “critique of preciousness” emerged, with jewelers creating pieces that did not get their value from gemstones or precious metals. Instead, it was the jeweler’s artistic vision that was prized and elevated.

This shift still informs Contemporary jewelry being made by artists today. Whether they are using cheap, found materials and working with provocative geometric shapes or seeking out the rarest stones, they are imbuing their work with meaning through their skills, techniques and ideas. Innovative designers such as Elsa Peretti, who popularized sculptural sterling-silver jewelry for Tiffany & Co., and David Yurman, who twisted metal into the simple yet striking Cable bracelet, have also influenced the direction of Contemporary jewelry’s forms and aesthetics.

Meanwhile, technological advancements like metal alloys and laser engraving have led to new possibilities in jewelry design. Now, edgy makers and brands as well as minimalist designers are pushing Contemporary jewelry forward into the 21st century.

Find a collection of Contemporary rings, earrings, necklaces 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.