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Diamond Dormeuse Earrings

Antique Silver & Gold 2.74ct Old European Diamond Dormeuse Earrings
Antique Silver & Gold 2.74ct Old European Diamond Dormeuse Earrings

Antique Silver & Gold 2.74ct Old European Diamond Dormeuse Earrings

Located in Malmö, Skåne län

A pair of antique, Early 20th Century, silver and gold two-stone old European diamond dormeuse earrings. This earring style has become so popular lately that it's becoming harder to ...

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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Diamond Dormeuse Drop Earrings
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Diamond Dormeuse Drop Earrings

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Diamond Dormeuse Drop Earrings

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Diamond Drop Earrings 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1910 Introducing a stunning pair of Edwardian Diamond Drop Earrings, crafted with exquisite attention to deta...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Messika 0.57Cttw Eden Dormeuses Diamond Drop Earrings 18K White Gold
Messika 0.57Cttw Eden Dormeuses Diamond Drop Earrings 18K White Gold

Messika 0.57Cttw Eden Dormeuses Diamond Drop Earrings 18K White Gold

By Messika

Located in New York, NY

Diamonds in full bloom. These stunning Messika Eden Dormeuses diamond flower drop earrings are crafted in 18K white gold.

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2010s Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Austro Hungarian Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond Dormeuse Drop earrings
Austro Hungarian Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond Dormeuse Drop earrings

Austro Hungarian Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond Dormeuse Drop earrings

Located in Napoli, IT

The Charming Dormeuse Sweet and charming antique early Art Deco Dourmeuse earrings hand crafted of solid 18 KT bearing several hallmarks probably Austro Hungarian from the period, qu...

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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum French, Edwardian Diamond Dormeuse Drop Earrings
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum French, Edwardian Diamond Dormeuse Drop Earrings

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum French, Edwardian Diamond Dormeuse Drop Earrings

Located in Brighton, GB

Each earring features two dazzling diamonds set in exquisite platinum dormeuse settings, showcasing their brilliance to perfection.

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Early 20th Century French Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique french edwardian dormeuse earrings in white gold and diamonds
Antique french edwardian dormeuse earrings in white gold and diamonds

Antique french edwardian dormeuse earrings in white gold and diamonds

Located in PARIS, FR

Dormeuses anciennes en or blanc 18 carats (750 millièmes) du début du 20ème siècle, formée d'une ligne de trois diamants taille rose et d'un chaton retenant un diamant taille ancienn...

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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, 1920s Diamond Dormeuse Setting Drop Dangle Earring
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, 1920s Diamond Dormeuse Setting Drop Dangle Earring

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, 1920s Diamond Dormeuse Setting Drop Dangle Earring

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Diamond Earrings 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1920s These stunning drop-style earrings radiate classic charm with elegant long stems featuring diamonds se...

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Early 20th Century European Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 1.60 Ct Diamond Solitaire Dormeuse 18 KT Plat Earrings
Art Deco 1.60 Ct Diamond Solitaire Dormeuse 18 KT Plat Earrings

Art Deco 1.60 Ct Diamond Solitaire Dormeuse 18 KT Plat Earrings

Located in Napoli, IT

This superb Art Deco Diamond traditional Dormouse drop earrings are 1920 ca Hand fabricated of solid 18 Kt gold backs and Platinum crown Sweet crown designed detailing with openwork ...

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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18K lover earrings - Small & light Antique floral dormeuse sleepers - solid gold
18K lover earrings - Small & light Antique floral dormeuse sleepers - solid gold

18K lover earrings - Small & light Antique floral dormeuse sleepers - solid gold

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale are these antique Napoleon III earrings. These 18 karat rose gold dormeuse earrings (also called sleepers) are decorated with fleur de lis shaped ornaments made in platinum,...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Antique floral dormeuse sleepers - solid gold - Turquoise & diamonds
18k Antique floral dormeuse sleepers - solid gold - Turquoise & diamonds

18k Antique floral dormeuse sleepers - solid gold - Turquoise & diamonds

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale is this alluring pair of 18 karat pinkish yellow gold turquoise and diamond oval earrings. These earrings are a magnificent and rare find. Each earring is set with an oval c...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Dormeuses anciennes en argent, améthyste et diamant
Dormeuses anciennes en argent, améthyste et diamant

Dormeuses anciennes en argent, améthyste et diamant

Located in PARIS, FR

Dormeuses anciennes en argent et or rose de la fin du 19ème siècle, ornées d'une améthyste surmontée d'un petit diamant taille rose. Poids total du bijou : 2,84 g environ. Hauteur 1...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Dormeuses du début du 20ème siècle en or et diamants
Dormeuses du début du 20ème siècle en or et diamants

Dormeuses du début du 20ème siècle en or et diamants

Located in PARIS, FR

Dormeuses anciennes en or 18 carats (750 millièmes) du début du 20ème siècle, ornées chacune d'une ligne de 3 diamants taille coussin ancienne en chute totalisant 1,3 carats. Poids ...

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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique diamond and garnet cluster earrings
Antique diamond and garnet cluster earrings

Antique diamond and garnet cluster earrings

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Victorian garnet and diamond cluster dormeuse earrings, set in 14k gold.

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Antique 1890s Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold

Earrings Diamonds Brillant - Cut 0, 45 Carats Two - Tones Gold 18 Carats
Earrings Diamonds Brillant - Cut 0, 45 Carats Two - Tones Gold 18 Carats

Earrings Diamonds Brillant - Cut 0, 45 Carats Two - Tones Gold 18 Carats

Located in Vannes, FR

- Material : 18k gold (yellow and white) - Gold weight: 5.85 grams - Total earring weight: 6 grams - Diamonds : Approximately 0.45 carats of brilliant-cut diamonds - Fastening : Do...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

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Victorian 3.20 Carat Cushion Diamond Dormeuse Earrings
Victorian 3.20 Carat Cushion Diamond Dormeuse Earrings

Victorian 3.20 Carat Cushion Diamond Dormeuse Earrings

Located in Napoli, IT

Lovingly Victorian An amazing pair of antique Victorian period dormeuse earrings, split from an important Victorian necklace Hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold topped by silver – keep...

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Antique 1850s Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique dormeuse earrings in yellow gold and rose-cut diamonds
Antique dormeuse earrings in yellow gold and rose-cut diamonds

Antique dormeuse earrings in yellow gold and rose-cut diamonds

Located in PARIS, FR

18Kt (750°/°°) yellow gold and silver dormeuse earrings featuring a small rose-cut diamond set in a larger, beautifully worked and openworked bezel.

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Antique 1890s French Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1.40 Carat Cushion Diamond Solitaire Drop Earrings
Victorian 1.40 Carat Cushion Diamond Solitaire Drop Earrings

Victorian 1.40 Carat Cushion Diamond Solitaire Drop Earrings

Located in Napoli, IT

Timeless Values Superb authentic dormeuse Diamond earrings from the glorious Victorian period 1860/80, split for an important Diamond reverie necklace Rare beautiful floret design f...

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Antique 1860s Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Old European Cut Diamond Dormeuse Earrings
Antique Old European Cut Diamond Dormeuse Earrings

Antique Old European Cut Diamond Dormeuse Earrings

Located in New York, NY

A pair of antique two-stone old European cut diamond dormeuse earrings in collet settings, in 18k gold and sterling silver.

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Antique 1870s Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Ruby Diamond Dormeuse Earrings
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Ruby Diamond Dormeuse Earrings

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Ruby Diamond Dormeuse Earrings

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Ruby & Diamond Earrings 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Beautiful antique drop earrings.

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Early 20th Century English Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian 14K Gold Old Cut 2.30ct Diamond Dormeuse Earrings
Antique Victorian 14K Gold Old Cut 2.30ct Diamond Dormeuse Earrings

Antique Victorian 14K Gold Old Cut 2.30ct Diamond Dormeuse Earrings

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is a gorgeous pair of lever back earrings crafted in 14K yellow gold. It features 4 round old cut diamonds which in total weight 2.30ct.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Belle Époque Diamonds Dormeuses Earrings in Box, 18kt Gold and Platinum
Antique Belle Époque Diamonds Dormeuses Earrings in Box, 18kt Gold and Platinum

Antique Belle Époque Diamonds Dormeuses Earrings in Box, 18kt Gold and Platinum

Located in London, GB

Weight: 6,47gr Metal: 18kt yellow gold and platinum Condition: Very good Stones: 2 x 10 diamonds • Cut: Old mine • Total carat weight: 2 x 2.50ct approximately • Colour: H/I • Cla...

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Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Earrings

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Earrings

Located in London, GB

Here we have a wonderful pair of antique sapphire and diamond dormeuse earrings. Each earring features a cushion cut sapphire with an old European cut diamond above.

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20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Georgian Diamond Cluster Dormeuse Earrings
Georgian Diamond Cluster Dormeuse Earrings

Georgian Diamond Cluster Dormeuse Earrings

Located in London, GB

Dormeuse earrings were designed, at first, to be worn at night.

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Antique 18th Century Georgian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique 18ct Gold French Diamond Dormeuse Stud Earrings
Antique 18ct Gold French Diamond Dormeuse Stud Earrings

Antique 18ct Gold French Diamond Dormeuse Stud Earrings

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Diamond Studs 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Fabulous, French Made Dormeuse Diamond Earrings.

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Early 20th Century English Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 18ct White & Yellow Gold Diamond Dormeuse Stud Earrings
Antique 18ct White & Yellow Gold Diamond Dormeuse Stud Earrings

Antique 18ct White & Yellow Gold Diamond Dormeuse Stud Earrings

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Diamond Studs 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Fabulous, Dormeuse Diamond Stud Earrings.

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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Diamond Dormeuse Drop Earrings
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Diamond Dormeuse Drop Earrings

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Diamond Dormeuse Drop Earrings

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Diamond Drop Earrings 18ct Good & Platinum Edwardian Circa 1910 Fabulous Diamond Drop Earrings, Set with Old European Cut & Rose Cut Diamonds Lovely Hinge Fastening ...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Belle Époque Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Dangle Dormeuses Earrings
Edwardian Belle Époque Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Dangle Dormeuses Earrings

Edwardian Belle Époque Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Dangle Dormeuses Earrings

Located in London, GB

ritagem presents: This beautiful pair of earrings is from early 20th century. The dangling bottom is adorned with an old cut diamond of 0.20ct approximately and rose cut diamonds, s...

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian French Stamped Diamond Dormeuse Stud Earrings
Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian French Stamped Diamond Dormeuse Stud Earrings

Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian French Stamped Diamond Dormeuse Stud Earrings

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Diamond Studs 18ct Gold French Eagle & Owl Stamped Circa 1900 These exquisite Edwardian-era stud earrings are a stunning addition to any jewellery collection. Each stud f...

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Early 20th Century French Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 6.24ct Antique Cushion Diamond Dormeuse Drop 18k Gold Drop Earrings
Victorian 6.24ct Antique Cushion Diamond Dormeuse Drop 18k Gold Drop Earrings

Victorian 6.24ct Antique Cushion Diamond Dormeuse Drop 18k Gold Drop Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Exquisite Original Antique Pair of Late Victorian Era Dormeuse Earrings with shimmering over 6CT of Old Cushion cut Diamonds.

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Diamond Dormeuse Drop Earrings Circa 1910
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Diamond Dormeuse Drop Earrings Circa 1910

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Diamond Dormeuse Drop Earrings Circa 1910

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Diamond Drop Earrings 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 A pair of elegant Edwardian drop earrings, each composed of two graduated old-cut diamonds in rubover settings, ...

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 3.25 Carat Total GIA Certified Old Cut Diamond French Dormeuse Earrings
Antique 3.25 Carat Total GIA Certified Old Cut Diamond French Dormeuse Earrings

Antique 3.25 Carat Total GIA Certified Old Cut Diamond French Dormeuse Earrings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Edwardian "Belle Époque" 3.25 Ctw. Old Cut Diamond "Dormeuse" 2-Stone Drop Earrings composed of platinum & 18k yellow gold.

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Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Past Era Victorian Dia Gold Dormeuse Earrings with Etruscan Revival Coach Cove

Past Era Victorian Dia Gold Dormeuse Earrings with Etruscan Revival Coach Cove

Located in Houston, TX

A pair of Victorian diamond dormeuse drop earrings, with 14K yellow gold Etruscan Revival coach covers.

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Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Dormeuses anciennes en or et diamants
Dormeuses anciennes en or et diamants

Dormeuses anciennes en or et diamants

Located in PARIS, FR

Dormeuses anciennes en or 18 carats (750 millièmes) et platine du début du 20ème siècle, composées d'une ligne de diamants taille 8/8 en chute et sertis millegrain, retenant en pampi...

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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

18k Antique floral dormeuse sleepers - solid gold - Turquoise & diamonds
18k Antique floral dormeuse sleepers - solid gold - Turquoise & diamonds

18k Antique floral dormeuse sleepers - solid gold - Turquoise & diamonds

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale is this alluring pair of 18 karat pinkish yellow gold turquoise and diamond oval earrings. These earrings are a magnificent and rare find. Each earring is set with an oval c...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Dormeuses Napoléon III en corail et diamants
Dormeuses Napoléon III en corail et diamants

Dormeuses Napoléon III en corail et diamants

Located in PARIS, FR

Dormeuses Napoléon III de forme marguerite en or rose 18 carats (750 millièmes), formée d'un cabochon oval de corail entouré de huit boutons en corail. Huit diamants taille rose vien...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Dormeuses en or et grenat du milieu du 19ème siècle
Dormeuses en or et grenat du milieu du 19ème siècle

Dormeuses en or et grenat du milieu du 19ème siècle

Located in PARIS, FR

Dormeuses anciennes en or rose 18 carats (750 millièmes) du milieu du 19ème siècle ornées d'un cabochon de grenat d'env. 3,10 carats chacun surmontés d'un diamant taille brillant de ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Dormeuses anciennes diamant et perle datant de la seconde moitié du 19ème siècle
Dormeuses anciennes diamant et perle datant de la seconde moitié du 19ème siècle

Dormeuses anciennes diamant et perle datant de la seconde moitié du 19ème siècle

Located in PARIS, FR

Dormeuses anciennes en or rose et jaune 18 carats (750 millièmes) de la seconde moitié du 19ème siècle, en forme de fleur soulignées de perles fines et centrées chacune d'un diamant ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Diamond Dormeuses Earrings
Antique Diamond Dormeuses Earrings

Antique Diamond Dormeuses Earrings

Located in Geneva, CH

Antique Diamond Dormeuses Earrings. Old mine cut diamond on gold.

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique Sapphire Diamond Silver Gold Dormeuses Earrings
Antique Sapphire Diamond Silver Gold Dormeuses Earrings

Antique Sapphire Diamond Silver Gold Dormeuses Earrings

Located in Geneva, CH

Those Antique Dormeuses Earrings are absolutely Gorgeous. Perfect volume, the Sapphire are in our opinion Ceylan non heated, weighting approximately 3.10 carats each.

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Antique Late 19th Century French More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Early 20th Century Pair of Diamond Gold Dormeuses Earrings
Early 20th Century Pair of Diamond Gold Dormeuses Earrings

Early 20th Century Pair of Diamond Gold Dormeuses Earrings

Located in Geneva, CH

This almost impossible to find Pair of 'Dormeuses' Earrings in gold 14k 585 (56 zolotniks) is entirely set by Old-mine cut Diamond.

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Vintage 1910s Unknown Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique 8.75 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Dormeuse Drop Earrings
Antique 8.75 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Dormeuse Drop Earrings

Antique 8.75 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Dormeuse Drop Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Exquisite Original Antique Pair of Late Edwardian Era Dormeuse Earrings with shimmering nearly 9CT of Old European cut Diamonds.

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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

White Diamond Rose Yellow Gold Dormeuse Drop Cluster Earrings
White Diamond Rose Yellow Gold Dormeuse Drop Cluster Earrings

White Diamond Rose Yellow Gold Dormeuse Drop Cluster Earrings

Located in London, GB

A pair of French 18 karat rose and yellow gold 'dormeuse' cluster earrings set with 20 diamonds in a floral design.

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Antique 19th Century French Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Dormeuse Lever-Back Earrings
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Dormeuse Lever-Back Earrings

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Dormeuse Lever-Back Earrings

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is an amazing pair of Victorian “dormeuse” or “sleeper” lever-back earrings. It is crafted in 18K gold.

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Russian Diamond 14 Karat Gold Classic Flower Form Dormeuses Earrings, 1890-1910
Russian Diamond 14 Karat Gold Classic Flower Form Dormeuses Earrings, 1890-1910

Russian Diamond 14 Karat Gold Classic Flower Form Dormeuses Earrings, 1890-1910

Located in New York, NY

Dormeuse is french for "sleeper" earrings, earrings designed to be comfortable enough to sleep in.

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Early 20th Century Russian Russian Revival Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique 18ct gold jewelry - Rare French Victorian sleepers - Diamond Dormeuses
Antique 18ct gold jewelry - Rare French Victorian sleepers - Diamond Dormeuses

Antique 18ct gold jewelry - Rare French Victorian sleepers - Diamond Dormeuses

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale are these magnificent French Napoleon III earrings. These 18 ct yellow gold & silver dormeuse earrings (also called sleepers) are decorated with Fleur-de-lis shaped ornament...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Silver

Antique 18ct gold jewelry - 18K dangling Victorian sleepers - Diamond Dormeuses
Antique 18ct gold jewelry - 18K dangling Victorian sleepers - Diamond Dormeuses

Antique 18ct gold jewelry - 18K dangling Victorian sleepers - Diamond Dormeuses

Located in Antwerp, BE

These dormeuse earrings (also called sleepers) are adorned with a total of twenty little rose cut diamonds and finished with a lot of detail.

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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 18ct gold jewelry - 18K French Victorian sleepers - Diamond Dormeuses
Antique 18ct gold jewelry - 18K French Victorian sleepers - Diamond Dormeuses

Antique 18ct gold jewelry - 18K French Victorian sleepers - Diamond Dormeuses

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale are these cute Napoleon III earrings. These 18 ct rose gold dormeuse earrings (also called sleepers) are decorated with star shaped ornaments made in platinum, little rose c...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Dormeuses anciennes en or et diamants
Dormeuses anciennes en or et diamants

Dormeuses anciennes en or et diamants

Located in PARIS, FR

Dormeuses anciennes ornées de deux diamants taille ancienne dont les principaux pèsent env. 0,40 carat chacun. Dites "Trembleuses", elles sont en or 18 carats (750 millièmes) et date...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond Dormeuse Earrings
Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond Dormeuse Earrings

Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond Dormeuse Earrings

Located in Hummelstown, PA

A pair of glittering rose-cut diamonds float from within silver topped 14k gold halos suspended below vibrant rubies. Diamonds: estimated .60 ct each, SI1 clarity with I-J range...

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Edwardian circa 1905 Platinum and 18 Karat Gold Diamond Dormeuse Earrings
Edwardian circa 1905 Platinum and 18 Karat Gold Diamond Dormeuse Earrings

Edwardian circa 1905 Platinum and 18 Karat Gold Diamond Dormeuse Earrings

Located in London, GB

A pair of Edwardian diamond set ‘dormeuse’ earrings. The old cut diamonds are set in decorative platinum and 18ct yellow gold settings, suspended from a smaller old cut diamond.

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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian Rose-cut Diamonds Sleeper earrings
Antique Victorian Rose-cut Diamonds Sleeper earrings

Antique Victorian Rose-cut Diamonds Sleeper earrings

Located in PARIS, FR

Antique yellow gold earrings with rose-cut diamonds Dormeuse earrings in 18k gold (750‰) composed of a flower motif set with rose-cut diamonds for a total weight of approximately 1 ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Cluster Dormeuse Earrings

Diamond Cluster Dormeuse Earrings

Located in Greenwich, CT

Antique-style circular-shaped diamond cluster dormeuse earrings, centering on a larger circular-cut diamond surrounded by two tiers of smaller circular-cut diamonds, the diamonds wei...

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20th Century French Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond

Merkaba Dormeuse Earrings

Merkaba Dormeuse Earrings

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W 0.63 in L 0.63 in

Merkaba Dormeuse Earrings

By Noor Fares

Located in London, GB

The Merkaba star is embodied in these 18k yellow gold earrings set with diamonds and embellished with black rhodium. 18k Yellow Gold Diamonds (H/SI) 1.81cts Size: 16x16mm *Item also...

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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Dormeuses Diamonds Earrings in Gold
Antique Dormeuses Diamonds Earrings in Gold

Antique Dormeuses Diamonds Earrings in Gold

Located in Paris, FR

Stunning 18kt gold antique "dormeuses" earrings (quality mark: owl) set with stuning modern brillant cut diamonds, which total weight is apx 0,65 Ct, color estimated H, clarity estim...

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond and Black Onyx Cluster Dormeuse Earrings

Diamond and Black Onyx Cluster Dormeuse Earrings

Located in Greenwich, CT

Dormeuse-style floret earrings, centering a larger circular-cut diamond surrounded by two tiers of smaller circular-cut diamonds with fancy-cut black onyx accents, mounted in platinum.

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20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Yellow Gold White Diamond Cube Square Dormeuse “3D” Earrings
Yellow Gold White Diamond Cube Square Dormeuse “3D” Earrings

Yellow Gold White Diamond Cube Square Dormeuse “3D” Earrings

By Noor Fares

Located in London, GB

Noor Fares - GEOMETRY 101 Cube Dormeuse “3D” Earrings . Yellow Gold & Black Rhodium .

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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Geometry 101 Pendulum Dormeuse “3D” Earrings
Geometry 101 Pendulum Dormeuse “3D” Earrings

Geometry 101 Pendulum Dormeuse “3D” Earrings

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W 0.56 in D 0.56 in L 1.38 in

Geometry 101 Pendulum Dormeuse “3D” Earrings

By Noor Fares

Located in London, GB

Our iconic Pendulum Dormeuse earrings have been given a more contemporary and elegant finish using white gold and white diamonds. 18K White Gold (11.53 gr.)

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2010s Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Emerald Cut Effect Diamonds 18 Carats White Gold Dormeuses Earrings
Emerald Cut Effect Diamonds 18 Carats White Gold Dormeuses Earrings

Emerald Cut Effect Diamonds 18 Carats White Gold Dormeuses Earrings

Located in Paris, FR

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Sparkling French 18K White Gold Diamond Dangle Earrings
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Sparkling French 18K White Gold Diamond Dangle Earrings

Located in Versailles, FR

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Dating to the turn of the 20th century France, these exquisite earrings proudly display a scintillating pair of chunky old mine-cut diamonds, weighing .99 and 1.20 carats, that rest ...

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Located in QLD , AU

That's why they are called Dormeuse, the French word for 'sleeper'. You will not want to take these amazing earrings off your lobes and you will be wearing them to bed.

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Diamond Dormeuse Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of diamond dormeuse earrings. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum — can elevate any look. Our selection of items includes 17 vintage examples as well as 1 contemporary versions. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Victorian and Edwardian are consistently popular styles when it comes to diamond dormeuse earrings. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Les Pierres de Julie are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for old mine cut diamond dormeuse earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old european cut and brilliant cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of diamond dormeuse earrings, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Diamond Dormeuse Earrings?

Prices for diamond dormeuse earrings start at $1,900 and top out at $49,700 with these earrings, on average, selling for $7,650.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

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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.