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Southwestern Sterling Inlay Pendant and Earrings Jewelry Set
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous inlaid jewelry set is sterling silver. It features turquoise, mother of pearl, coral
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1990s Unknown Native American Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Carol Felley Orchid Cuff Bracelet Earrings Jewelry Set
By Carol Felley
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous jewelry set is a 1987 creation of Carol Felley. The earrings measure 1 3/16 by 1
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1980s North American Art Nouveau Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Turquoise, Amethyst, Diamond Jewelry Set Bracelet, Ring, Earring Jewelry Set
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
This Jewelry set is crafted from 18K White Gold. Each piece consists of amethyst, turquoise and
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Late 20th Century North American Artist Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

1959 American HAR Hargo Creations Cobra Necklace, Bracelet & Earrings Jewellery
By Hargo Creations
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage costume jewellery set comprised of a HAR (Hargo Creations) matching serpent or
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Metal, Metallic Thread

Kutchinsky Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Brooch And Earrings Jewelry Set
By Kutchinsky
Located in New York, NY
This is a distinctive diamond set flower brooch and ear clips suite by Kutchinsky, the London-based jeweller famed for exuberant and bold designs, dates to the mid Sixties. Highlight...
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20th Century British Modern Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Silver and Green Hardstone Necklace and Earring Jewelry Suite Graziella Laffi
By Graziella Laffi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bespoken jewelry set including a necklace and a pair of clip-on earrings crafted by Graziella
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1970s Peruvian Modern Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Stone, Sterling Silver

Chanel Golden Metal Clip-on Earrings, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal clip-on earrings. Jewelry from the 1980s. To be mentioned
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20th Century French Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Vintage Ruby and Diamond Ring and Earring Channel Set 18K Gold Jewelry Set
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Ring and Earring Jewelry Set in 18K and 14K Yellow Gold / Channel-Set
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20th Century North American Art Deco Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Spiny Oyster Necklace and Earrings
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
: Navajo, Southwest SIZE: 38"L with 1/2" - 1" discs; Earrings 3." earrings jewelry necklaces new items
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1950s American Native American Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Christian Dior GROSSE Vintage Emerald Sapphire Pendant Drop Gold Jewellery Set
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE Vintage Emerald Sapphire Pendant Necklace Drop Earrings Jewellery Set, Gold
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1960s German Art Deco Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Flowers Diamond Earrings, 1.26ct Champaign and White Diamonds, 18k White Gold
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
earrings jewelry Material: White Gold 18k (the gold has been tested by a professional) Total Carat Weight
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Late 20th Century European Art Nouveau Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, White Gold

Christian Dior Vintage Yellow Lapis Oval Crystals Omega Necklace Earrings Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Dome Earrings Jewellery Set, Gold Tone Very good condition. Some scratches or colour loss, barely
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1980s German William IV Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage White Enamel Crystals Spiral Openwork Necklace Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Earrings Jewellery Set, Gold Tone Very good condition. Not any stones lost. Light scratches or colour loss
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1980s German Baroque Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior GROSSE Vintage Flower Leaf Crystals Emerald Sapphire Ruby Set
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Earrings Jewellery Set, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Vintage and rare to find. A
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1960s German Art Deco Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Vintage 2.68 Carat Sapphire and 1.24 Carat Diamond White Gold Jewellery Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
earrings jewellery set; part of our diverse vintage jewellery and estate jewelry collections This
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1960s Unknown Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold

Vintage 2.68 Carat Sapphire and 1.24 Carat Diamond White Gold Jewellery Set
Vintage 2.68 Carat Sapphire and 1.24 Carat Diamond White Gold Jewellery Set
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H 0.16 in W 1.06 in D 1.06 in Dm 1.18 in L 1.18 in
Huge Rhinestone Earrings, Costume Jewelry
Located in Stamford, CT
Prong set rhinestones in large drop earrings.
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1980s American Baroque Revival Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Huge Rhinestone Earrings, Costume Jewelry
Huge Rhinestone Earrings, Costume Jewelry
W 1.75 in D 0.75 in L 4.25 in
Lemon Drop Earrings, Costume Jewelry
Located in Stamford, CT
Large lemon color pear shape drop earrings with a cluster of clear pear and round rhinestones.
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1970s American Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Lemon Drop Earrings, Costume Jewelry
Lemon Drop Earrings, Costume Jewelry
H 2.5 in W 1.13 in D 0.75 in
Vintage Pennino Dangling Earrings
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Pennino Dangling Earrings. Baguette, Pear and Pave. Not Real but really look close
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1960s American Modern Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage Pennino Dangling Earrings
Vintage Pennino Dangling Earrings
H 2.25 in W 1 in D 0.25 in Dm 1 in L 2.25 in
"Gold" Ribbed Donut Earrings, Costume Jewelry
Located in Stamford, CT
Nicely made goldtone ribbed donut earrings with rhinesstone detail.
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1960s American Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Schreiner Hematite and Lucite Earrings
By Schreiner Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Unusual unsigned Schreiner earrings of 3D hematite paste-set flowerheads with a rose cut crystal
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1960s American Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Schreiner Rose Cut Paste Earrings
By Schreiner Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Oversized foiled and rose cut pastes form these striking earrings by Schreiner NY. 1960's USA
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1960s American Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Diamonds Earrings 18K Gold & Sterling Silver Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
, 18K Gold earrings. These gorgeous earrings have been purchased from jewelry auction and they still
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20th Century Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Russian Turquoise Earrings 18K Gold USSR
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This pair of estate earrings are set with natural Russian Turquoise. Crafted in solid 18K Yellow
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1970s Russian Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Drop Gold Earrings Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful and Stylish Retro Gold Earrings. Hand crafted in 18 Karat Rose Gold. Approx. 2.3" Long
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Mid-20th Century Retro Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Dangle Diamond Earrings 14K Gold 2.08 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
These estate earrings are crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed). The
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Late 20th Century Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Diamonds Earrings 14K Gold Retro Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
These earrings are crafted in solid 14K Yellow gold. Each earring is set with 12 diamonds. Two
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1930s Art Deco Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Goldtone and Pearl Hoop Earrings, Costume Jewelry
Located in Stamford, CT
Baroque style gold tone and graduated pearl hoop earrings with a fleur de lis type clip.
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1980s Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Natural Sapphire Earrings Drop Dangle 14K Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Sapphire Earrings Drop Dangle 14K Gold Vintage This vintage pair of earrings is crafted in
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Mid-20th Century Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Trillion Amethyst Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This gorgeous and unusual estate pair of earrings is crafted in solid 14K Yellow gold (carefully
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Late 20th Century Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond Earrings 14K White Gold Dangle Bubbles
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Earrings 14K White Gold Dangle Bubbles These beautiful and unusual earrings are
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Late 20th Century Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Earrings 14K Gold Russian Buttercup .74cttw
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
These earrings were made in Russian Federation. Stamped 525 = 14K Yellow Gold with 14K White Gold
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1980s Russian Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Carved Coral Earrings Dangle 14K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This gorgeous vintage pair of earrings is crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold and set with genuine
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20th Century Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Coral Earrings 18k Gold Italy Omega Backings
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Coral Earrings 18k Gold Italy Omega Backings This pair of estate earrings is crafted in
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Late 20th Century Italian Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Earrings 18K Gold Platinum Dangle 2.84 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Earrings 18K Gold Platinum Dangle 2.84 TDW These gorgeous earrings are crafted in solid
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Late 20th Century Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diamond Earrings 18K Gold Hallmarked BA Flower Omega
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Earrings 18K Gold Hallmarked BA Flower Omega This gorgeous pair of estate earrings is
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Late 20th Century Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond Sapphire Earrings 18K Gold Omega Backs
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Sapphire Earrings 18K Gold Omega Backs These designer earrings are crafted in
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1990s Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiny Huggie Hoop Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Tiny Huggie Hoop Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. Huggie Hoop Gold Earrings. 14 kt solid gold
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Late 20th Century Turkish Contemporary Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Topaz, 14k Gold

Diamond Stud Earrings 14K White Gold Vintage 1.20 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Stud Earrings 14K White Gold Vintage 1.20 TDW These beautiful vintage solid 14K white gold
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Late 20th Century Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Aquamarine Earrings 18K White Gold Dangle Leaf
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
These gorgeous estate earrings are finely crafted in solid 18K White gold. They are set with
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20th Century Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cherub Angel Cameo Pearl Lava Earrings 18K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This gorgeous pair of earrings is finely crafted in solid 18K Yellow gold, they also have a
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Late 20th Century Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angel Skin Coral Earrings Dangle 14K Gold Estate
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
These gorgeous earrings are crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed) and
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Mid-20th Century Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cluster Diamond Flower Earrings 14K Gold 1.66 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
These gorgeous estate earrings are finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow gold with White gold accents
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Late 20th Century Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Earrings 18K White Gold Dangle Vintage Drop
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This beautiful pair of vintage earrings is finely crafted in solid 18K White Gold and set with
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Mid-20th Century Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Red Sea Coral Earrings Cameo 18K Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This gorgeous pair of earrings is finely crafted in solid 18K Yellow gold, they also have Italian
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Mid-20th Century Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiny Huggie Hoop Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Tiny Huggie Hoop Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. Huggie Hoop Gold Earrings. 14 kt solid gold
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Late 20th Century Turkish Contemporary Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ruby Earrings 14K Gold Estate Omega Backs
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
These estate genuine Ruby diamond earrings are made in solid 14K Yellow Gold. Each earring holds 8
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20th Century Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Aquamarine Earrings 18K Gold Dangle Geometric Spiral
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
These gorgeous estate earrings are finely crafted in solid 18K White gold and also hallmarked with
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Late 20th Century Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Chalcedony Earrings Onyx 14K Gold Dangle Drop
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
These gorgeous estate earrings are finely crafted in solid 14K White gold and set with genuine
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20th Century Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Imperial Topaz & Diamond Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing stunning quality Imperial Topaz, these earrings are a pot of gold! Gemstones Type
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20th Century Modern Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Clover Earrings Diamond 18k White Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful clover-shape earrings, made in 18k white gold, feature diamond. A very feminine, elegant
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Late 20th Century Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Earrings 14K Gold Cluster Pear Shape 4.11 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
These estate diamond earrings are crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold Each earring is studded with 137
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Late 20th Century Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Earrings 14K White Gold Dangle 1.82 TDW Teardrop Shape
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Earrings 14K White Gold Dangle 1.82 TDW Teardrop Shape These estate earrings are made in
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20th Century Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Earrings Diamond Pendant Diamond Necklace Set
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
14K White Gold Diamond Earrings Diamond Pendant Diamond Necklace Set This stunning diamond jewelry
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Late 20th Century Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond Earrings Drop 14K White Gold 1.72 ct
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Earrings Drop 14K White Gold 1.72 ct These vintage earrings are crafted in solid
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Mid-20th Century Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pink Coral Diamond Rose Flower Earrings 18K White Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This gorgeous brand new pair of earrings is signed with "ELM-NY". The earrings are crafted in solid
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Late 20th Century Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Heart Diamond Earrings 14K White Gold Dangle 1.44 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Heart Diamond Earrings 14K White Gold Dangle 1.44 TDW These gorgeous earrings are crafted in solid
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20th Century Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Earrings Studs 14K White Gold Cluster 1.12 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
color. The earrings are equipped with long posts and butterfly backings. The top of the earrings
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Late 20th Century Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Ruby Heart Earrings 18K Rose Gold Dangle Drop
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This amazing estate pair of earrings is finely crafted in solid 18K Rose Gold (carefully tested and
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Late 20th Century Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

Diamonds Earrings 18K White Gold Floral Dangle 1.68 TDW Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
These gorgeous vintage earrings are crafted in solid 18K White Gold and set with natural diamonds
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Mid-20th Century Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond Sapphire Earrings Drop Dangle Vintage 14K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This vintage pair of earrings is crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold (stamped on the hook backs). The
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Late 20th Century Earrings Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Base Metal

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Earrings Vintage Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of earrings vintage jewelry you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 39352 vintage or 20 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect item from our selection of earrings vintage jewelry may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of earrings vintage jewelry over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co., Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An object in our assortment of earrings vintage jewelry can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 14796, 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 brilliant cut and mixed cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for an option in this array of earrings vintage jewelry, 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 Vintage Jewelry?

On average, a piece of earrings vintage jewelry at 1stDibs sells for $3,499, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $1,900,000 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 Vintage Jewelry
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    Yes, some vintage jewelry has markings. Makers may have stamped pieces with hallmarks to represent the types of metals used in them and/or to signify that they came from certain brands. However, not all vintage jewelry is marked. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of vintage jewelry from some of the world's top dealers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    To tell if jewelry is vintage, first look for hallmarks that may indicate the maker. Then, consult trusted online resources to research the markings and find out when the jewelry house produced pieces that are similar to yours. Anything made at least 20 to 80 years ago is vintage. Because there are many contemporary pieces inspired by vintage designs, you may want to consider taking your jewelry to a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer who can inspect and date it. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of vintage jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Jewelry that is 20 to 80 years old is considered vintage. Pieces that are 100 years old or older are antiques. Vintage jewelry includes rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, brooches and even hair accessories like combs. Shop a range of vintage jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Vintage costume jewelry refers to costume jewelry that is 20 to 80 years old. Jewelry, costume or otherwise, that is 100 years old is referred to as antique. The big design fair in Paris in 1900 inspired jewelers to work with inexpensive materials, and Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel and others helped popularize costume jewelry during the 1920s. The roots of costume jewelry, however, took shape at least as far back as the 18th century, when paste jewelry that featured hand-cut glass instead of gemstones first emerged. Shop a variety of vintage costume jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    The way to tell if vintage jewelry is real depends first on determining what you mean by "real." If you want to know if a piece is actually made by a particular brand or is a reproduction, you can consult trusted online resources to see what hallmarks and other details are present on genuine pieces. Then, you can examine your jewelry using these criteria. You can also find tests to determine whether precious metals and gemstones are real or not. However, use caution, as some tests can damage jewelry. A simple way to tell if vintage jewelry is an authentic example of a particular maker's work or made of real materials is to take the piece to an experienced appraiser or dealer. Find a large selection of vintage jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    Many people would argue that vintage jewelry isn't making a comeback because it has never faded in popularity. Although what's considered vintage changes from decade to decade, the demand for jewelry that is between 20 and 99 years old generally remains high. There are collectors who look for pieces featuring specific materials or that were made by certain brands, and many men and women find vintage jewelry appealing because it is unique and has history. Shop a variety of vintage jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    To tell if jewelry is vintage or antique, first look for any hallmarks that signify its maker. You can use trusted online resources to research when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours to roughly estimate its age. Jewelry is vintage if it's between 20 and 99 years old, and antique if it is 100 years old or more. If you're unable to locate a maker's hallmark, becoming familiar with the materials and other characteristics used during different eras of jewelry can help you date your piece. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of vintage and antique jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, nearly all vintage Tiffany jewelry is stamped. However, the stamp on older pieces may not include the maker's name. You should still find a hallmark that represents the metal’s purity. Examples include 925, AG925 or STER for sterling silver. Find a variety of Tiffany & Co. jewelry from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    To wear vintage clip-on earrings properly, first position them so that the decorative part is in front of your ear and the backing is behind it. Clip-ons feature a variety of backings, but regardless of type, the clips should generally be positioned so that the open part faces the ceiling and the hinge or closed part is near the earlobe. Once you have the earrings in place, secure the clasp. This may involve squeezing a clip or turning a screw or fastener. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Screw back earrings were most popular during the first half of the 20th century, before clip earrings increased in popularity. However, screw back earrings have never gone out of style. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique screw back earrings from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    How you use vintage clip-on earrings depends on what type of backing they have. Some simply feature a hinged clip that you open, slip over your ear and then press gently to close. Others may require you to turn a screw or shift a tension bar. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of vintage clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    Most vintage earrings are clip-ons largely due to how beliefs about piercings have changed over the years. It was only during the 1980s and ’90s that many women began piercing their ears. Prior to that, many women didn't have piercings and could only wear clip-ons, so makers produced earrings to suit their customer base. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of vintage earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Yes, vintage Tiffany jewelry may be worth something. Due to the popularity of the American jewelry maker and the quality of the pieces that Tiffany & Co. produces, accessories often hold or appreciate in value over the years. The house is celebrated for its range of partnerships with the likes of Elsa Peretti, Jean Schlumberger and others, which can also contribute to how collectible a given bracelet or necklace might be. However, the style, type and condition of the jewelry will impact how valuable it is. A certified appraiser or experienced dealer can let you know how much a specific piece is worth. Find a diverse assortment of vintage Tiffany & Co. jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    To find out how much your vintage jewelry is worth, you can conduct online research using trusted sources. By seeing what similar pieces have sold for in the past, you can estimate the value of your jewelry. For a more precise valuation, enlist the services of an appraiser or knowledgeable vintage jewelry specialist. Find a wide range of vintage jewelry on 1stDibs.