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Crab Earrings

Sea Crab earrings studs with opals in 14k gold.
Sea Crab earrings studs with opals in 14k gold.

Sea Crab earrings studs with opals in 14k gold.

By Daizy Jewellery

Located in Istanbul, TR

Sea Crab earrings studs with opals in 14k gold. Round cabochon opal earrings in 14k gold

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Emerald, 14k Gold

LALAOUNIS 1970 Akragas Crabs Clips-On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold and Sterling
LALAOUNIS 1970 Akragas Crabs Clips-On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold and Sterling

LALAOUNIS 1970 Akragas Crabs Clips-On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold and Sterling

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Miami, FL

A pair of zodiacal earrings designed by Ilias Lalaounis. Beautiful clips-on earrings, created in

Category

Vintage 1970s Greek Greek Revival Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Electric Pink Spinel and Tourmaline Clip-On Earrings in 18K Gold 9 Grams, Italy
Electric Pink Spinel and Tourmaline Clip-On Earrings in 18K Gold 9 Grams, Italy

Electric Pink Spinel and Tourmaline Clip-On Earrings in 18K Gold 9 Grams, Italy

Located in Viena, Viena

moonstone total approx. 5 ct, all gemstones in a translucent crab setting, Dimensions of the earrings approx

Category

2010s European Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, Spinel, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Baguette Jewellery 14K Yellow Gold Crab Earring with Diamonds
Baguette Jewellery 14K Yellow Gold Crab Earring with Diamonds

Baguette Jewellery 14K Yellow Gold Crab Earring with Diamonds

Located in Teşvikiye, 34

Baguette Jewellery 14K Yellow Gold Crab Earring with Champagne Diamonds and White Diamonds

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handmade Gold Horseshoe Crab Earrings

Handmade Gold Horseshoe Crab Earrings

Unavailable

W 0.63 in L 2 in

Handmade Gold Horseshoe Crab Earrings

By Holly Hamilton

Located in Portland, ME

Handcrafted 18kt earrings with White Diamond, inspired by the Horseshoe Crabs along the Maine coast

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

18ct White Gold, Verdigris Brass, Enamel, Rhodium and Citrine Crab Earrings
18ct White Gold, Verdigris Brass, Enamel, Rhodium and Citrine Crab Earrings

18ct White Gold, Verdigris Brass, Enamel, Rhodium and Citrine Crab Earrings

By Tessa Packard

Located in London, GB

below miniature crabs can be seen swimming at midnight. These striking earrings draw their inspiration

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Brass, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

Yvonne Leon's Crab Earring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Peridot
Yvonne Leon's Crab Earring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Peridot

Yvonne Leon's Crab Earring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Peridot

By Yvonne Leon

Located in Paris, FR

Earring in Yellow Gold 18 carats 1,5gr approx. Peridot 0,86 carats approx. Black Diamonds 0,02

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yvonne Leon Contemporary Crab Earring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds and Ruby
Yvonne Leon Contemporary Crab Earring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds and Ruby

Yvonne Leon Contemporary Crab Earring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds and Ruby

By Yvonne Leon

Located in Paris, FR

Earring in 18K Yellow Gold 5,2 gr Diamonds 0,40 carats Ruby 0,10 carats Black Diamonds 0,04

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yvonne Leon's Crab Earring in 18 Carat White Gold Black and White Diamonds
Yvonne Leon's Crab Earring in 18 Carat White Gold Black and White Diamonds

Yvonne Leon's Crab Earring in 18 Carat White Gold Black and White Diamonds

By Yvonne Leon

Located in Paris, FR

Earring in 18 Carats White Gold 5,3gr approx. Grey Diamonds 0,50ct approx. Black Diamonds 0,04ct

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold

Solid 18 Carat Gold Crab and Tourmaline Earrings by Lucy Stopes-Roe
Solid 18 Carat Gold Crab and Tourmaline Earrings by Lucy Stopes-Roe

Solid 18 Carat Gold Crab and Tourmaline Earrings by Lucy Stopes-Roe

Located in London, GB

These dangly stud crab earrings are set with 4 beautiful sea green tourmalines of different shades

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Stud Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

Gold Real Crab Legs Hoop Earrings
Gold Real Crab Legs Hoop Earrings

Gold Real Crab Legs Hoop Earrings

By Alexandra Koumba

Located in Astoria, NY

The crab hoop earrings are part of the Crab Collection made out of real crab legs. These designs

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold

Lesunja Ocean Crabs Statement Ear Studs Yellow Gold Fire Opal Tourmaline
Lesunja Ocean Crabs Statement Ear Studs Yellow Gold Fire Opal Tourmaline

Lesunja Ocean Crabs Statement Ear Studs Yellow Gold Fire Opal Tourmaline

Located in Zürich, CH

masterpieces are inspired by unique underwater creatures: colorful seahorses, octopuses, crabs and fish invite

Category

2010s Swiss Classical Roman Dangle Earrings

Materials

Opal, Tourmaline, Fire Opal, Yellow Gold

Heidi Daus Queen Crab Pin Brooch & Earring 'Pierced' Red Version Set
Heidi Daus Queen Crab Pin Brooch & Earring 'Pierced' Red Version Set

Heidi Daus Queen Crab Pin Brooch & Earring 'Pierced' Red Version Set

By Heidi Daus

Located in Houston, TX

This guy is the cutest crab you will ever see!! This whimsical and dimensional crab- designed pin

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Brooches

Christian Lacroix Vintage Yellow Crab Earrings
Christian Lacroix Vintage Yellow Crab Earrings

Christian Lacroix Vintage Yellow Crab Earrings

By Christian Lacroix Paris

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Vintage carved yellow acrylic crab statement clip-on earrings by Christian Lacroix, Paris - the

Category

Vintage 1980s French Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Carolyn Tyler 22 Karat Gold Diamond and Pearl Hermit Crab Dangle Earrings
Carolyn Tyler 22 Karat Gold Diamond and Pearl Hermit Crab Dangle Earrings

Carolyn Tyler 22 Karat Gold Diamond and Pearl Hermit Crab Dangle Earrings

By Carolyn Tyler

Located in Birmingham, AL

This is an absolutely stunning and so unique pair of earrings! These are by designer Carolyn Tyler

Category

2010s Indonesian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 22k Gold

TIFFANY & CO. Diamond Platinum Crab Earrings
TIFFANY & CO. Diamond Platinum Crab Earrings

TIFFANY & CO. Diamond Platinum Crab Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Bethesda, MD

These fun and beautiful Tiffany & Co. platinum crab earrings feature 104 diamonds with a total

Category

American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Sea Crab earrings studs with opals in 14k gold.
Sea Crab earrings studs with opals in 14k gold.

Sea Crab earrings studs with opals in 14k gold.

By Daizy Jewellery

Located in Istanbul, TR

Sea Crab earrings studs with opals in 14k gold. Round cabochon opal earrings in 14k gold

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Opal, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Crab Earrings
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Crab Earrings

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Crab Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

These earrings are set with sparkling round cut diamonds weighing approximately .75 carat and are

Category

Late 20th Century More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Blue Crab Earrings Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Studs Shellfish Ocean Jewelry
Blue Crab Earrings Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Studs Shellfish Ocean Jewelry

Blue Crab Earrings Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Studs Shellfish Ocean Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Distinct and stylish pair of vintage blue crab diamond earrings crafted in 18k yellow gold. Two

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Aquamarin Turqouise Tsavorite Earrings Little Blue Angels Soo Precious and Nice
Aquamarin Turqouise Tsavorite Earrings Little Blue Angels Soo Precious and Nice

Aquamarin Turqouise Tsavorite Earrings Little Blue Angels Soo Precious and Nice

Located in Viena, Viena

, all gemstones in translucent crab setting, dimensions of the earrings Approx. 17 x 12 x 7 mm, new

Category

2010s European Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Peridot, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yvonne Leon's Crab Earring in 18 Karat Gold, Diamonds, and Tsavorites
Yvonne Leon's Crab Earring in 18 Karat Gold, Diamonds, and Tsavorites

Yvonne Leon's Crab Earring in 18 Karat Gold, Diamonds, and Tsavorites

By Yvonne Leon

Located in Paris, FR

Earring in gold 18 carats 5,3gr approx. Grey diamonds 0,40ct approx. Black diamonds 0,04ct approx

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Yvonne Leon Contemporary Crab Earring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds and Ruby
Yvonne Leon Contemporary Crab Earring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds and Ruby

Yvonne Leon Contemporary Crab Earring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds and Ruby

By Yvonne Leon

Located in Paris, FR

Earring in 18K Yellow Gold 5,2 gr Diamonds 0,40 carats Ruby 0,10 carats Black Diamonds 0,04

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

3 pair of earrings studs:  Fish, crab and flower
3 pair of earrings studs:  Fish, crab and flower

3 pair of earrings studs: Fish, crab and flower

Located in Istanbul, TR

Fish, flower and crab earrings studs. Animal earrings. Silver earrings studs. Metal: silver 925

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Opal, Topaz, 14k Gold

Yvonne Leon's Crab Earring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamonds, and Tsavorites
Yvonne Leon's Crab Earring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamonds, and Tsavorites

Yvonne Leon's Crab Earring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamonds, and Tsavorites

By Yvonne Leon

Located in Paris, FR

Earring in gold 18 carats 5,3gr approx. Grey diamonds 0,40ct approx. Black diamonds 0,04ct approx

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

No reserve!!! 3 pair of earrings studs:  Fish, crab and flower
No reserve!!! 3 pair of earrings studs:  Fish, crab and flower

No reserve!!! 3 pair of earrings studs: Fish, crab and flower

Located in Istanbul, TR

Fish, flower and crab earrings studs. Animal earrings. Silver earrings studs. Metal: silver 925

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Opal, Topaz, 14k Gold

No reserve!!! 2 pair of earrings studs: Owl and snowflacke
No reserve!!! 2 pair of earrings studs: Owl and snowflacke

No reserve!!! 2 pair of earrings studs: Owl and snowflacke

Located in Istanbul, TR

Crab earrings size: 10x8 mm Snowflacke size: 14x14mm Owl size: 11.5x10 mm Gemstones: Snowflacke: round

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Elizabeth Gage Gold Crab Medallion Earrings
Elizabeth Gage Gold Crab Medallion Earrings

Elizabeth Gage Gold Crab Medallion Earrings

By Elizabeth Gage

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A pair of 18K yellow gold earrings by Elizabeth Gage. The earrings measure 26mm x 26mm. The

Category

Late 20th Century British More Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

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Materials

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$1,794 / item

W 0.63 in L 0.56 in

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By Daizy Jewellery

Located in Istanbul, TR

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Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, Garnet, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1970 George Schuler Seashells Clips Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1970 George Schuler Seashells Clips Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold

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Located in Miami, FL

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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Edwardian 1900 Enameled Blue Pansy Flower Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Diamond

Edwardian 1900 Enameled Blue Pansy Flower Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Diamond

Located in Miami, FL

Edwardian enameled Pansy flower brooch. Beautiful three-dimensional five-petals pansy flower, created in New Jersey North America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, b...

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

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By Nina Zhou

Located in Newport Beach, CA

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Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Floral Petal Clip-On Earrings, 20g
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By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

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Materials

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By Gubelin

Located in Miami, FL

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$4,500

W 1.13 in L 2.38 in

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By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in New York, NY

Lalaounis gold drop earrings, made in Greece 22k karat yellow gold; marked Ilias Lalaounis, Greece, A21 Size: width 1.13 inch, length 2.38 inches Total weight 21.3 grams

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Materials

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Verdura 1960 Clips On Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold With 2.02 Ctw Diamonds & Rubies
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Verdura 1960 Clips On Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold With 2.02 Ctw Diamonds & Rubies

By Verdura

Located in Miami, FL

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By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

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By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Sydney, NSW

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By Henry Dunay

Located in Chicago, IL

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Materials

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By Zolotas

Located in New York, NY

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Crab Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of crab earrings. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 2 vintage examples as well as 10 contemporary versions. 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 crab earrings to choose from, but Artisan and Contemporary crab earrings are of considerable interest. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Yvonne Leon, Tiffany & Co. and Alexandra Koumba produced popular versions that are worth a look. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 10 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. There are many round cut crab earrings for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of crab 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 Crab Earrings?

Prices for crab earrings start at $188 and top out at $6,950 with these earrings, on average, selling for $2,801.

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.