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18 Karat White Gold Fan Shape Diamond Earrings
Located in Macau, MO
This unique pair of diamond earrings is in a very nice fan shape artistic design. It is decorated
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Fan Shape Diamond Earrings
18 Karat White Gold Fan Shape Diamond Earrings
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W 1.6 in D 0.34 in L 0.82 in
Fine Quality Fan Shape Diamond Earrings in 18ct Rose Gold
Located in London, GB
Fine Quality Fan Shape Diamond Earrings In 18ct Rose Gold With Alpha Fittings Our Fine Quality Fan
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Fine Quality Fan Shape Diamond Earrings in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
18ct Yellow Gold Fine Quality Fan Shape Diamond Earrings A pair of magnificent fine quality fan
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

6.65 Carat Diamond and Blue Sapphire Fan-Shape Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
6.65 Carat Diamond and Blue Sapphire Fan-Shape Drop Earrings This impeccable vibrant blue sapphire
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2010s Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver

Sapphire Diamond Fan Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Elegant earrings designed in the shape of a fan and embellished with invisibly set baguette
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21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Rose Gold Earring in Fan Shape with Ceramic Inlay and VS Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:4.67g, Diamond:0.67ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Rose Gold

Fan Shape Dangle Drop Earrings with Pave Diamonds Made in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt Gold 2.87gms Diamond 6.48Cts Silver:17.46gms Size;63X40MM
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Diamonds and Rubies Fan Earrings, EGL Certified
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted diamond and ruby fan earrings featuring 6 round diamonds and 8 round rubies. 14K White
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Fan Detail Mixed Gemstone and Diamond Statement Earrings
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Gemstone and Diamond Statement Earrings. The earrings mix shapes and materials in a unique way which makes
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2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Diamond, 14k Gold

1990s 0.60 Carat Diamond Fan Earrings, 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Features: Gorgeous Diamond Earrings with a unique Fan Style shape. Each earring features four rows of
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1990s Unknown Modern More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold White Diamond Symmetrical Waterfall Fan Dangling Earring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These symmetrical fan-shape dangling diamond earrings are crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring
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2010s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold

Antique Demi Parure Fans Earrings and Brooch Silver Enamel Original Box
Located in Munich, Bavaria
the shape of fans. The fans are made out of silver and are finely engraved with a flower motifs and
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Antique 1880s European Dangle Earrings

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Triple Fan Amethyst Diamond Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
amethyst are heightened by their carved fan shapes. Three fans are joined together by their tapered tips
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Early 2000s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Dangling Fan Clip On Earrings, Prong-Set Clear Crystal, Silver
Located in Milford, DE
earrings. These stunning pieces capture the essence of the 1920s with their classic fan shape and dazzling
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Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Crystal

David Webb 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Ruby and Diamond Fan Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold And Platinum 0.80 Ct Ruby And 0.16 Ct Diamond Fan Earrings. Stunning
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20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

GIA Pear Shape Diamond Emerald Sapphire Art Deco Style Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
on emerald and diamond fan shape hangers. A stunning pair of earrings for your collection! Earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pair of 18 Carat Gold and Diamond Fan Earrings, circa 1990s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
, reflecting it onto the face. The asymmetric shape has a fanned out design which leads up the ear in a
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Late 20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Huge Diamond Pear Drop Earring
Located in New York, NY
perfect pair of Diamond Pear shape Drop earrings didn’t exist - until now. The earrings hold 16 carats of
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Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Frosted Swarovski Cristal Clip Earrings
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Art deco style clip earrings.Swarovski crystal in grey and caramel colors . Fan and circle shapes
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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Drop Earrings

Art Deco 18 Carat Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
These earrings are a typical Art Deco design with the fan shape and there is also bamboo moulded
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold

18K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Earrings
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
sapphires are accentuated by sparkling round cut diamonds and fan shape sapphires that weigh approximately
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20th Century Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Earrings
18K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Earrings
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W 0.54 in L 1.11 in
18K Yellow Gold Rock Crystal Diamond Stud Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
finish. Timeless Classy and Elegant Stud Earrings Handcrafted with a frosted fan shape Rock Crystal on
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2010s Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Twin Elegance Blue Topaz Peacock Hoop Earring Set
By Twin Elegance
Located in JAMAICA, NY
confidence. Innovative peacock designs feature striking fanned feathers in smooth, geometric shapes, giving
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Peridot, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Spectra Fine Jewelry Diamond Sapphire Chandelier Butterfly Earrings
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
the shape of a winged butterfly. It is difficult to capture the magic of these chandelier earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Brian Sholdt Platinum Diamond Cultured Black Tahitian Pearl Earrings
Located in Kirkwood, MO
weight of 0.10 cts. The earrings have hooks attached to the fan shapes and they are hinged and latch
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Diamond, Platinum

Turquoise and Diamond Drop Earring in 14K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These captivating earrings exude an air of sophistication and artistic flair, beautifully crafted
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Natural Pearl and Diamond Earrings, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
earring, flowing with movement, featuring an openwork fan to top, flowing through to an articulated
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Vintage 1950s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Gold

Aquamarine 18k Yellow Gold Diamonds Rock Crystal Classy Drops Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
a beautiful combination of Aquamarine, White Diamonds, and Rock Crystal. The frosted fan shape of
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2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Earrings in Yellow Gold and White with Diamonds
By Vanessa Drumond
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Round shape earrings made with thin round cane to be lighter and do not weigh too much on the
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Early 2000s Italian More Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Pair of Earrings in Yellow Gold and White with Diamonds
Pair of Earrings in Yellow Gold and White with Diamonds
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W 0.2 in D 0.79 in L 0.79 in
Vintage Red & White Crystal Cascade Cocktail Earrings 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Vintage Red Crystal Cascade Earrings. Featuring deep red baguette cut crystals claw set in a fan
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20th Century More Earrings

Materials

Crystal

14k Yellow Gold Fanshape Mother of Pearl and Diamond Stud Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning handcrafted fan-shape mother of pearl diamond stud earrings. Handcrafted from 14k yellow
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2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Ella Gafter Art Déco style South Sea Pearl Diamond Onyx Drop Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl and diamond earrings feature a fan-like design with black onyx and diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Italian Hinged Retro Earrings Stylized In 14ct Gold And Diamonds
Located in Dubai, DU
scrolls, fans, and ribbons became common, as did the softening of geometric shapes. Emblematic of the
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Vintage 1950s American Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Rubelite 0.12c White Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold Rock Crystal Dangle Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
combination of Rubelite, white Diamonds, and Rock Crystal. The frosted fan shape of the earrings gives them a
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Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Rock Crystal White Diamonds Deco Style Drops Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
part could be adapted for a clip-on earrings. Fan shape suspends an oval cut Rock Crystal stone and a
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2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Retro Emerald Dangle Drop Earrings 18 Karat Gold Mid-Century Modern
Located in New York, NY
shape surmount. The earrings have classic Retro Mid-Century Modern design. The emeralds are a
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20th Century Unknown Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

1.80 Carats Sapphires White Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold Timeless Dangle Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
combination of Sapphire, white Diamonds, and Rock Crystal. The frosted fan shape of the earrings gives them a
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2010s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Gemistry Victorian 12.83 Carat T.W. Diamond and Emerald Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Gemistry Victorian stud earrings features 10 Cts. cushion cut emeralds at the center
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2010s Victorian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian 14.02 Cttw. Tanzanite, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Dangle Arch Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Dangle Arch Earrings—a masterpiece that marries sophistication with timeless beauty. The arch drop
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2010s Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Sutra 18 Karat Gold Flower Drop Earrings with Rose Cut Diamonds and Sapphires
By Sutra Jewels
Located in New York, NY
pear shaped rose cuts accented with pave diamonds. The tops of the earrings are an elegant fan shape
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2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Gripoix Translucent Pate De Verre Earrings Circa 1980s
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gripoix Translucent Earrings with Pieces Of Gold. Dangling Earrings With Pieces of Gold and
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage Gripoix Translucent Pate De Verre Earrings Circa 1980s
Vintage Gripoix Translucent Pate De Verre Earrings Circa 1980s
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H 2.5 in W 1 in D 0.1 in Dm 1 in L 2.5 in
Rossella Ugolini Deco Style White Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Rock Crystal Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
part could be adapted for a clip-on earrings. Fan shape suspends an oval cut Rock Crystal stone and a
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2010s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yel...

Art Deco Natural Pearl Onyx Diamond 18K White Gold Earrings circa 1920
Located in Goettingen, DE
Art Deco Natural Pearl Onyx Diamond 18K White Gold Earrings, circa 1920 Elegant Art Deco earrings
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Deco Style 1.80 Carats Sapphires Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Timeless Stud Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
White Diamonds. This part could be adapted for a clip-on earrings. Fan shape suspends an oval cut 1.80
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2010s Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Classy 18K White Gold 3 Carat Blue Kyanite 0.06 Carat White Diamonds Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
and elegant earrings is handcrafted with a fan shape on lobo set on a bezel made in 18 karats White
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2010s Italian Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Kyanite, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cathy Carmendy Antique Style Fancy Yellow Oval Diamond Earrings with Bow Detail
Located in New York, NY
emphasizing each diamond in the halo, creating a delicate petal shape. The sweet bow and fan are intricately
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20th Century American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Two-Tone Swirl Retro Revival Diamond 14K White & Yellow Gold Stud Earrings Lv
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
sweep of yellow gold fan-like ribs grace the top of these lovely earrings and nestle against a flaring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Revival Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Maison Gripoix Vintage White and Purple Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Maison Gripoix Vintage White and Light Purple Dangling Earrings. These will always be in style. The
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Maison Gripoix Vintage White and Purple Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
Maison Gripoix Vintage White and Purple Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
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Maison Gripoix Vintage Red and Green Flower Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Maison Gripoix Vintage Red and Green Flower Dangling Earrings Set in Gold Tone. These are some of
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Maison Gripoix Vintage Red and Green Flower Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
Maison Gripoix Vintage Red and Green Flower Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
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H 3.75 in W 1 in D 0.25 in Dm 1 in L 3.75 in
1, 60 Carats Ruby Oval cut Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Rock Crystal Stud Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
White Diamonds. This part could be adapted for a clip-on earrings. Fan shape suspends an oval cut 1,60
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2010s Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Maison Gripoix Vintage Faux Pearl and Red Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Maison Gripoix Vintage Faux Pearl and Red Dangling Earrings. Wrapped in woven gold around the Pearl
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Maison Gripoix Vintage Faux Pearl and Red Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
Maison Gripoix Vintage Faux Pearl and Red Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
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Vintage Maison Gripoix Faux Turquoise and White Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Maison Gripoix Vintage Faux Turquoise and White Layered Dangling Earrings. There are three layers
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage Maison Gripoix Faux Turquoise and White Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
Vintage Maison Gripoix Faux Turquoise and White Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
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Maison Gripoix Vintage Faux Turquoise and White Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Maison Gripoix Vintage Faux Turquoise and White Small Dangling Earrings Set in Gold Tone. There
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Drop Earrings

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Mixed Metal

Maison Gripoix Vintage Faux Turquoise and White Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
Maison Gripoix Vintage Faux Turquoise and White Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
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Maison Gripoix Vintage Blue, Green and Red Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Maison Gripoix Vintage Blue, Green and Red Dangling Earrings. These will always look classic and in
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Maison Gripoix Vintage Blue, Green and Red Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
Maison Gripoix Vintage Blue, Green and Red Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
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H 3 in W 2 in D 0.1 in Dm 2 in L 3 in
18K Rose Gold Over Sterling Silver Purple Enamel 1/5 Ct Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
4mm pear shape. From this stone, the precious metal fans out in elaborate detail, while below ribbons
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Sterling ...

1970s Damiani 18k gold and diamond earrings
By Damiani
Located in London, GB
This attractive pair of 1970s 18 k gold Damiani earrings styled in the shape of fans are adorned
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Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

1970s Damiani 18k gold and diamond earrings
1970s Damiani 18k gold and diamond earrings
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W 0.79 in L 1.07 in
Maison Gripoix Vintage Blue and Light Blue Flower Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Maison Gripoix Vintage Blue and Light Blue Flower Dangling Earrings Set in Gold Tone Clip On
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Maison Gripoix Vintage Blue and Light Blue Flower Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
Maison Gripoix Vintage Blue and Light Blue Flower Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
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H 3.75 in W 1 in D 0.25 in Dm 1 in L 3.75 in
Black and Green Lucite Dangle Clip Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
These stunning Lucite or Resin dangling resin clip-on earrings feature a massive fan shape with
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Black and Green Lucite Dangle Clip Earrings
Black and Green Lucite Dangle Clip Earrings
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W 2.6 in L 2.96 in
Ungaro Paris, Art Nouveau Style Blue Resin Clip Earrings
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Atlanta, GA
These elegant Emanuel Ungaro Paris clip-on earrings feature a gilt metal floral shape in an Art
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1990s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Gilt Metal

Kalinger Paris Gold and Purple Resin Jeweled Clip Earrings
By Kalinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
coating fan shape, topped with a giant purple grape carved resin-shaped cabochon and complimented with
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Gilt Metal

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Fan Shape Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of fan shape earrings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and white gold. Find a collection of 52 vintage versions or 26 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. 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. There are many different pieces in our collection of fan shape earrings to choose from, but contemporary and modern fan shape earrings are of considerable interest. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Maison Gripoix, Rossella Ugolini and Artisan NYC are consistently popular. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but diamond versions, from our inventory of 33, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. There are many round cut, brilliant cut and baguette cut fan shape earrings for sale. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of fan shape earrings, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Fan Shape Earrings?

Prices for fan shape earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $246 and can go as high as $99,000, while fan shape earrings, on average, fetch $2,625.

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 Fan Shape Earrings
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    The most popular diamond earring shape can vary from season to season based on trends. However, some shapes have timeless appeal and always remain in style. Examples include stud earrings in brilliant round, oval and princess cuts. Explore a large selection of diamond earrings from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The most popular shapes for diamond stud earrings include round diamonds and princess cut diamonds. But stud earrings, no matter the shape, generally add a bit of glam to any ensemble. Stud earrings are simple and usually small in size, making them lightweight and easy to wear. Unlike other earrings, stud earrings have a floating appearance. They are often made with a single gemstone, such as a sapphire or emerald, and a straight post that goes through the ear, typically with a rubber or metal backing to hold it in place. Find stud earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    There is no single best face shape for hoop earrings. The key is to choose hoops to complement the overall shape of your face. Square and triangular hoops can balance a round face, while oversized hoops that hang below the jaw can perfectly frame a square one. If you have an oval or diamond face, look for small, thick hoops. Thick hoops of any size work well with heart-shaped faces. Find a wide variety of hoop earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    The best shape for diamond stud earrings is the one that appeals the most to you. If you want to maximize sparkle, consider earrings with brilliant cuts like the round brilliant, the princess cut, the pear cut or the oval cut. To show off the color and clarity of a diamond, opt for stepped cuts like the emerald, the baguette or the Asscher. Find a large selection of diamond stud earrings on 1stDibs.