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Antique Edwardian Earrings of Pink Paste Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Superb quality earrings designed with the flourish of garlands, have been made of foiled pastes in
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Paste Edwardian Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Paste Earrings in the "Garland" stlye from the turn of the century. These paste earrings are set in
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

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Sterling Silver

Paste Edwardian Earrings
Paste Edwardian Earrings
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H 4.25 in W 1 in
KJL Earring of Emeralds and Pastes
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Faux Emerald and paste set dramatic earring by Kenneth Jay Lane circa 1960s. 2.5" x 1.25"
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Vintage 1960s American Drop Earrings

KJL Earring of  Emeralds and Pastes
KJL Earring of  Emeralds and Pastes
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W 1.25 in L 2.5 in
Exceptional Georgian Paste Earrings, ex. Lillian Gish
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Georgian paste earrings in the most extraordinary shade of lime green from the early 19th
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

14k Gold

Georgian Paste Snowflake Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
earrings. The ear wires are gold. Paste was an art form that dated back to the ancient veneration of glass
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Antique 1820s British George III Dangle Earrings

Materials

Other, Sterling Silver

Georgian Paste Snowflake Earrings
Georgian Paste Snowflake Earrings
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L 1.44 in
Augustine Pierced Earrings Made of Glass Paste and Strass
By Augustine Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Augustine - Pierced earrings made of glass paste and strass. Additional information: Dimensions: 4
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2010s More Earrings

Augustine Glass Paste and Rhinestones Earrings
By Augustine Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Augustine - Earrings for pierced ears made of glass paste and rhinestones. Additional information
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2010s More Earrings

Augustine Glass Paste and Rhinestones Earrings
Augustine Glass Paste and Rhinestones Earrings
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H 1.58 in W 1.58 in
Chanel Golden Metal Earrings with Glass Paste
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal earrings with glass paste. Work from the Gripoix atelier for
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Vintage 1980s French Drop Earrings

Augustine Rhinestones and Glass Paste Blue Earrings
By Augustine Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Augustine - Golden metal pierced earrings made of rhinestones and glass paste representing a flower
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2010s More Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique Victorian French Paste Drop Earrings Silver
Located in Kendal, GB
A spectacular pair of antique drop earrings made in France in the late 19th Century. Each earring
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Drop Earrings

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Silver

Antique Victorian French Paste Drop Earrings Silver
Antique Victorian French Paste Drop Earrings Silver
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H 3.15 in W 0.75 in D 0.16 in
Italian Ruby Paste Radish Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Italian Paste "Radish" Earrings of Swarovski ruby crystals and pave crystal stones. Prong set ruby
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Vintage 1980s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Italian Ruby Paste Radish Earrings
Italian Ruby Paste Radish Earrings
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H 1.8 in W 1.25 in
Beautiful paste drop earrings, Western Germany, 1960s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
These earrings offer a subtle combination of topaz and citrine coloured pastes, all claw-set in
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Vintage 1960s German Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Beautiful paste drop earrings, Western Germany, 1960s
Beautiful paste drop earrings, Western Germany, 1960s
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W 1 in D 0.4 in L 2.5 in
Vintage Green Paste Teardrop & Silver Earrings 1990s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Vintage Green Teardrop Earrings. Stunning, large, deep, green faceted glass teardrop stones set in
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20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Silver

Vintage Italian Sterling Silver & Paste Flower Earrings
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A beautiful high quality pair of Italian earrings made in sterling silver and set with tiny clear
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20th Century More Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Henry Clip-on Earrings of Talosel and Glass Paste
By HENRY
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Henry - Clip-on earrings composed of talosel and glass paste. Additional information: Condition
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Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings

Gold Earrings with Natural Pearls And Green Paste
Located in Milano, MI
Gold earrings with natural pearls and green paste, probably from the end of the 19th Century.
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Antique Late 19th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Ruby Paste Glass Stone Poissarde Earrings
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A pair of 18 karat gold antique Georgian poissarde earrings set with a faceted ruby-colored paste
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Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Hoop Earrings

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18k Gold

Scintillating Sparkle in Georgian Black Dot Paste Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
All the workmanship and design of fine Georgian paste is apparent in these brilliant earrings
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English Dangle Earrings

1920's Marcasite and Paste Long Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
1920 long drop earrings in the Revivalist style of marcasites and faceted crystal pear shaped
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Earrings

Kenneth Jay Lane Paste and Milk Cab Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Large early Kenneth Jay Lane earrings of milk glass cabochons surrounded by pastes. Large and
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Vintage 1960s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Augustine Green Earrings for Pierced Ears Made of Glass Paste and Strass
By Augustine Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Augustine - Earrings for pierced ears made of glass paste and strass. Additional information
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2010s French Stud Earrings

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Gilt Metal

Vintage Sapphire Paste Swoosh Earrings 1950s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A pair of Vintage Sapphire Paste Swoosh Earrings. A delightful design, quite possibly Boucher
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Vintage 1950s Clip-on Earrings

Maison Rousselet Earrings In Glass Paste in Shades of Blue and Pink
By Louis Rousselet
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rousselet - Earrings in glass paste in shades of blue and pink. Work of the house Rousselet dating
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20th Century French Artist Stud Earrings

Vintage Emerald Paste Floral Earrings 1950s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A delightful pair of original 1950s Vintage Emerald Paste Floral Earrings. Crafted with fancy cut
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Vintage 1950s Clip-on Earrings

Paste Turquoise Amethyst Yellow Gold 9 Karat Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
body of each earring is composed of turquoise paste, fashioned into an alluring geometric design that's
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Amethyst, Turquoise Matrix, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Golden Metal and Glass Paste Earrings with Rhinestones
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal earrings with glass paste and rhinestones. Work from the
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Vintage 1980s French Stud Earrings

Pair of Victorian Paste 14k Yellow Gold Back to Front Ear Wire Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Victorian Paste 14k Yellow Gold Back to Front Ear Wire Earrings. Featuring two paste
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Antique 1880s Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kenneth Jay Lane Crystal Paste and Amythest Cabochon Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Large, early Kenneth Jay Lane earrings of faux amythest cabochons surrounded by crystal pastes
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Vintage 1960s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Earrings in Gold Metal and Orange Glass Paste
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Clips earrings in gold metal and orange glass paste. Collection 2cc8
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1990s French Stud Earrings

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Gilt Metal

Lucite studded topaz paste 'ball' earrings, 1960s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
These wonderful sphere earrings are fun to wear, light and easy. Made from clear lucite balls, they
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Clip-on Earrings

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Gilt Metal

Lucite studded topaz paste 'ball' earrings, 1960s
Lucite studded topaz paste 'ball' earrings, 1960s
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W 1.2 in D 1.2 in Dm 1.2 in L 1.2 in
Chanel Golden Metal Earrings with Glass Paste and Rhinestones, 1993
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal earrings with glass paste and rhinestones. Fall-Winter 1993
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20th Century French Stud Earrings

Georgian Rococo Red Paste Stone 9 KT Gold Bow Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
foiled back Red Garnet color paste, early table cut stones as for the era Earrings are 77 x 38 mm (h. x w
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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold

Henry Talosel and Glass Paste Clip-on Earrings
By HENRY
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Henry - Clip-on earrings composed of talosel and glass paste. Additional information: Condition
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Vintage 1960s French Clip-on Earrings

Henry Talosel and Glass Paste Clip-on Earrings
Henry Talosel and Glass Paste Clip-on Earrings
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H 1.58 in W 1.19 in
A pair of coloured plastic and clear paste 'abstract' earrings, Italian, 1960s.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
paste, and softly gilded metal make these truly abstract earrings a one of a kind design.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Italian Sterling Silver & Sapphire Paste Earrings 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A beautiful pair of Vintage Italian Sapphire Earrings. Crafted in 925 Sterling Silver with paste
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Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings

A pair of clear paste 'swirl' earrings, Attwood and Sawyer, UK, 1980s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A very smart and highly wearable pair of clear paste earrings, classic and timeless, by Attwood and
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Vintage 1980s British Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Rhodium, Base Metal

Art Deco Paste Parure
Located in New York, NY
Art deco clear and aquamarine paste parure of drop earrings and pendant necklace set in sterling
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

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Sterling Silver

Georgian Style Paste Earrrings
Located in New York, NY
Attractive paste earrings from the late 19th Century set in sterling silver. A strip of etched gilt
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Drop Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georgian Style Paste Earrrings
Georgian Style Paste Earrrings
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H 1.5 in W 0.33 in
Long multi coloured cabuchon paste drop earrings, Elsa Schiaparelli, USA, 1950s.
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A beautiful pair of very long drop earrings by Elsa Schiaparelli, with subtly coloured and
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Vintage 1950s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Base Metal

Old Gripoix Earrings in Gold Metal and Glass Paste
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Old Gripoix - Golden metal and glass paste clip earrings. Work of the Gripoix workshop Additional
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Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

A pair of very long pearl and paste drop earrings, Robert de Mario, USA, 1950s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Stunning and dramatic, very long 'chandelier' earrings, hand made, from the 1950s by Robert de
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Vintage 1960s American Baroque Chandelier Earrings

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Gilt Metal

Vintage Christian Dior clip on earrings, Gold tone, Paste
By Christian Dior
Located in NEWARK, GB
they are crafted in a gold tone metal with green and clear paste stones. The earrings have a clip on
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Late 20th Century German Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Chanel Earrings in Gold-Plated Metal with Blue Glass Paste and Rhinestones
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Clips earrings in gold-plated metal, with blue glass paste and Swarovski
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Vintage 1980s French Stud Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

A pair of turquoise, lapis and clear paste earrings, Marcel Boucher, USA, 1960s.
By Marcel Boucher
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
' cabochon at the centre of each earring, highlighted all round with clear pastes. Echoing designs from
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Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Base Metal

Sterling Silver Vintage Earrings Paste Fancy Cut Stones 1950s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A wonderful pair of 1940s-50s German sterling paste earrings. Featuring sparkling crystals in
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20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Clear and grey paste drop earrings, Kenneth Jay Lane (KJL), USA, 1960s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Elegant clear drop earrings, highlighted with grey paste, these Kenneth Jay Lane earrings, from the
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Vintage 1960s American Chandelier Earrings

Old Gripoix Flower Earrings in Gold Metal and Glass Paste
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Old Gripoix - Earrings clips featuring a flower in gold metal and glass paste, paved with
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Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Red Coral Earrings in Pure Bronze and Glass Paste by Patrizia Daliana
By Patrizia Daliana
Located in Firenze, FI
Bronze earrings, with Cameo Murano glass, representing ancient Roman woman's head. For the ear is
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2010s Italian Artisan More Earrings

Materials

Bronze

Chanel Gilded Metal, Glass Paste and Rhinestones Earrings, 1985 Collection
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Earrings composed of gilded metal, glass paste and rhinestones. 1985 Collection
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Vintage 1980s French Baroque Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Victorian 14K Gold 'Leaf' Earrings with Seed Pearls & Paste - E.U. - Circa 1880
Located in Chatham, CA
Antique rare Victorian 14K yellow gold 'leaf' earrings - hand made - each earring set with 20
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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large coloured, aurora borealis paste 'cluster' earrings, Christian Dior, 1959
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A stunning and highly collectable pair of 'cluster' earrings by Christian Dior from 1959, true
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Vintage 1950s German Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Base Metal, Rhodium

Large coloured, aurora borealis paste 'cluster' earrings, Christian Dior, 1959
Large coloured, aurora borealis paste 'cluster' earrings, Christian Dior, 1959
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H 1.5 in W 1.4 in D 0.75 in Dm 1.4 in L 1.5 in
Deep ruby paste 'cruxiform' brooch and earrings, Warner, USA, 1950s
By Warner
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A glorious deep ruby red gives this eye catching brooch and earrings its charm and allure. Set in
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Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Base Metal

Deep ruby paste 'cruxiform'  brooch and earrings, Warner, USA, 1950s
Deep ruby paste 'cruxiform'  brooch and earrings, Warner, USA, 1950s
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W 2.5 in D 1 in Dm 2.5 in L 2.5 in
Very long turquoise glass cabuchon and clear paste 3 drop earrings, KJL, 1960s.
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Spectacular and very glamorous three row drop earrings, with three articulated drop row of
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Vintage 1960s American Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Base Metal

Gilt metal, coloured glass cabuchon and paste earrings, Christian Dior, 1967.
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
. Tiny gilt metal florettes or crosses form a domed earring, each studded with a ruby paste at the centre
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Vintage 1960s German Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Gilt metal, coloured glass cabuchon and paste earrings, Christian Dior, 1967.
Gilt metal, coloured glass cabuchon and paste earrings, Christian Dior, 1967.
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H 1.5 in W 1.5 in D 0.75 in Dm 1.5 in L 1.5 in
Very long paste pearl and gilded metal drop earrings, Miriam Haskell, USA, 1980s
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Dynamic and funky drop earrings from the 1990s by Miriam Haskell,in a soft gilded metal, with white
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1990s American Chandelier Earrings

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Gilt Metal

Antique Georgian Pink Paste Ear Drops of Rare Size and Color
Located in Stamford, CT
Lovers of Georgian paste rejoice as never before have you seen original pink paste earrings in this
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Drop Earrings

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Other, Sterling Silver

Chanel Clip on Earrings in Black Glass Paste & Rhinestones, 1985 Collection
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel- (Made in France) Clip on earrings composed of black glass paste, rhinestones and a pearly
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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Turquoise glass, paste pearls and gilt metal earrings, Marcel Boucher, 1960s
By Marcel Boucher
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Bright 'sunburst' style earrings with turquoise glass 'petals' and paste pearls, from Marcel
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Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Turquoise glass, paste pearls  and gilt metal earrings, Marcel Boucher, 1960s
Turquoise glass, paste pearls  and gilt metal earrings, Marcel Boucher, 1960s
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H 1.4 in W 1.4 in D 0.75 in Dm 1.4 in L 1.4 in
Louis ROUSSELET, Old clip-on Earrings, glass paste flower, FRANCE 1960
By Louis Rousselet
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Sublime old EARRINGS with Clips, 60s vintage, glass paste flower, by famous French designer LOUIS
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Vintage 1960s French Artist Clip-on Earrings

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Mixed Metal

Chanel Golden Metal Clip-On Earrings with Glass Paste and Costume Pearls
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Golden metal clip-on earrings with glass paste and costume pearls. Not signed jewelry from
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Vintage 1940s French Clip-on Earrings

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Gilt Metal

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Earrings Of Paste For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate earrings of paste for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using silver, gold and gilt metal. You can easily find a 908 antique edition and 120 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect earrings of paste among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic earrings of paste over the years, but those made by Marcello Fontana, Chanel and Philippe Ferrandis are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A earrings of paste can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but crystal rings, from our inventory of 20, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and cabochon alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a earrings of paste, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Earrings Of Paste?

On average, a earrings of paste at 1stDibs sells for $620, while they’re typically $89 on the low end and $72,639 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right earrings for You

In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.

Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.

Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.

While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.

Questions About Earrings Of Paste
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A paste brooch will feature hand-cut polished glass. The paste glass is usually polished with metal until it is smooth and shines like a gemstone. A paste brooch is made of such glass and became popular as a cheaper alternative to diamonds. Find a variety of paste brooches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Paste jewelry is made out of a special type of flint glass that emulates several gemstones. Paste is a hand-cut glass that is polished with metal powder until it gleams like a gem. Paste jewelry was popular as a cheaper alternative to diamonds during the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian eras, as well as the Art Deco period. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage paste jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In antique jewelry, the term “paste” means glass finished in a way that allows it to resemble natural gemstones. To produce paste, artisans polish it for long periods of time with metal powder. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique paste jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to tell the difference between hard paste and soft paste porcelain is to look at a broken or chipped piece. Hard paste porcelain fractures are brittle and smooth, while soft paste porcelain fractures are chalky and break along the grain. On 1stDibs, find a selection of hard and soft paste porcelain pieces from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    The name of earrings that go through the ear is pierced earrings. They differ from clip-on earrings, which attach to the earlobe rather than going through a piercing. Pierced earrings come in a wide range of styles, including studs mounted on posts, dangles and drops that hang from wires and hoops that feature a variety of closures. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of pierced earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Clip-on earrings may hurt your ears due to the tension that the backings apply on the lobes. If your earrings have adjustable backs, try fastening them less tightly to reduce discomfort. You can also purchase cushions that stick onto the backings to help ease pressure. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    No, clip-on earrings don't pierce your ears. Instead of slipping through a piercing, a clip-on earring attaches to the surface of your earlobe with a fastener. Depending on the design of the earrings, the fastener may be a hinged clip, a screw, a tension bar or even a magnet. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    Yes, you can wear pearl earrings with diamond earrings if you wish. One way to tie the look together is to choose pearl and diamond earrings with matching settings. For example, you can pair platinum diamond and pearl earrings or yellow gold diamond and pearl earrings. Shop a large assortment of earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    Many types of earrings that hang from the ear can be elegant. Dangle earrings featuring pearls or gemstones are one option. Large hoops made of gold, platinum or other precious metals are another. For a bold statement, consider chandelier earrings, which feature tiered dangling designs. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dangle earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    The difference between a drop earring and a dangle earring is how it hangs. A drop earring extends down below the earlobe but is stationary, while a pair of dangle earrings’ design allows it to swing. On 1stDibs, find a selection of earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Yes, you can use clip-on earrings on pierced ears. The different kinds of clasps featured on clip-ons will still secure them to your earlobes if you have a piercing. However, wearing clip-ons exclusively could cause your piercings to gradually close up over time. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Swing earrings are earrings that swing back and forth as you move. Most people refer to them as dangle earrings. They differ from drop earrings, which remain stationary despite your movements. Find a wide variety of dangle earrings from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    A cluster earring is an earring that usually has a round shape and a particular design. Specifically, the earrings feature small gemstones or pearls that completely cover their surfaces. Cluster earrings can include studs that don't extend below the earlobe and drops that hang below the ear but remain stationary when you move. You can also find some cluster styles that include a dangling element, such as a single pearl or solitaire gemstone. Find a variety of cluster earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    An inlay earring is an earring that shows off a certain decorating technique. In jewelry making, inlay is the process of carving small recesses in the surface of a metal, like platinum, gold or silver, and then filling them with precisely cut accent materials. You can find inlay earrings featuring a variety of semiprecious stones and gemstones, such as lapis lazuli, mother of pearl, opal and turquoise. They may also be decorated with inlays of shells, beads, glass and other materials. Shop a range of inlay earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    No one knows for sure where pearl earrings originated, but scholars have determined that they date back to ancient times. According to surviving records, the ancient Chinese often presented members of royal families with pearls as gifts. During the 1st century B.C., Julius Caesar passed a law stating that only members of the ruling class could wear pearl jewelry. Shop a large collection of pearl earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    A princess earring is an earring set with a gemstone featuring a princess cut. Square in shape with rounded corners, the princess cut shows off a symmetrical design that many people find appealing. As a brilliant cut, the princess also brings out the sparkle of gemstones. Shop a selection of princess-cut earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A dangle earring is an earring that hangs below the earlobe. The length, style or material of an dangle earring can vary.
  • An ear clip is a type of mechanism of attaching earrings to your ear. These are typically omega-backs but without posts. Ear clips are perfect for women who do not have pierced ears.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    Latch earrings are earrings that have a particular kind of back. Specifically, they feature a post that slides through a piercing and then fits into a metal fastener that has a loop on one end and a hinge on the other. Sometimes people refer to them as latchbacks. Find a wide range of earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    To clean your earrings, follow the care instructions provided by the maker. Doing so will help to ensure that you remove debris and discoloration safely. If you no longer have the directions, check the brand's website for more information or contact its customer service department for advice. Generally, most earrings can be cleaned with mild dish soap, warm water and a soft-bristled toothbrush or a cotton swab. Shop a wide variety of earrings on 1stDibs.