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Shell and Pearl Dangling Earrings
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
vintage porcelain flower Multi-pastel color sea shell Freshwater pearls Gold-plated brass sterling
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass

Shell and Pearl Dangling Earrings
Shell and Pearl Dangling Earrings
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L 3.75 in
Trianon Shell and Pearl Earrings
By Trianon
Located in Atlanta, GA
Trianon is famous for there natural shell earrings. This pair features carmel and beige colors
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Hand Carved Cameo Shell Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These hand carved Cameo Shell earrings are crafted in 18-karat gold & sterling silver. It is set
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold

House of Dragon Pearl, Shell and Abalone Earring
By Madre Hija Design
Located in Leander, TX
creature, with Abalone shell eyes, the body is made up of cultivated pearl sticks. This piece is inspired
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Pearl

Banded Mother of Pearl and Abalone Shell earrings
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
Gorgeous artisan made round mother of pearl and iridescent abalone shell with brass banding. The
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2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Brass

18 Carat Yellow Gold Shell Top and Cream Freshwater Pearl Earrings
By Esther Eyre
Located in London, GB
Queen shell top cream freshwater pearl earrings in 18 carat yellow gold. With post and butterfly
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2010s British Baroque Revival Stud Earrings

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold

Vintage Turbo Shell Emerald Gold Earring Mother of Pearl Clip on Earring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turbo Shell Emerald Cabochon Gold Earring Mother of Pearl clip on earring This exquisite
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Early 2000s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Black Shell pearl 14mm 14 Karat Gold Tahitian color pearls
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Tahitian Shell Pearls, beautiful deep greenish black color and 14KT gold, stunning! The pearls are
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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Angel Figure Carved on Shell Cameo Earrings with Pearl & Diamond in 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18kt:2.92g, Diamond:4.15ct Shell Cameos:23.5Cts, Pearl:1.5Cts"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Dangle Earring with Shell Cameo & Pearl with Pave Diamonds Made in Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18kt gold:2.05gms, Diamond:1.64cts, Silver:7.242gms Pearl:9.1Cts, Shell Cameos:18.45Cts" Size
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold

Natural White Irregular Cluster Pearls Tassel Conch Shell Gold Pierced Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Natural White Irregular Cluster Pearls Tassel Conch Shell Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone, Swarovski
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Trianon 'Seaman Shepps' Mabe Pearl, Amethyst & Shell Earring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Trianon (Seaman Shepps) Mabe Pearl, Amethyst & Shell Earring in 18k Yellow Gold PRIMARY DETAILS
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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Gubelin 1960 Gilbert Albert Organic Earrings in 18kt Gold Abalone Shell & Pearl
By Gubelin
Located in Miami, FL
abalone shells from the seas close to the Philippines Islands. Pearls: Mount with a pair of cultured
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angel Shell Cameo Dangle Earrings With Pearls and Diamonds 29.15 Carats
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
Pearls = 1.50 Carats Diamonds = 4.15 Carats Metal: 18K Gold & Silver Dimensions: 51 x 32 mm
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Angel Shell Cameo Dangle Earrings With Pearls and Diamonds 29.15 Carats
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
Pearls = 1.50 Carats Diamonds = 4.15 Carats Metal: 18K Gold & Silver Dimensions: 51 x 32 mm
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Angel Shell Cameo Dangle Earrings With Pearls and Diamonds 29.15 Carats
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
Pearls = 1.50 Carats Diamonds = 4.15 Carats Metal: 18K Gold & Silver Dimensions: 51 x 32 mm
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Angel Shell Cameo Dangle Earrings With Pearls and Diamonds 29.15 Carats
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
Pearls = 1.50 Carats Diamonds = 4.15 Carats Metal: 18K Gold & Silver Dimensions: 51 x 32 mm
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Natural White Irregular Cluster Pearls Tassel Conch Shell Gold Clip On Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Natural White Irregular Cluster Pearls Tassel Conch Shell Clip On Earrings, Gold Tone, Swarovski
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Faux Pearl Oversized Shell & Gold Detail Statement Earrings, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Each earring measures 1.5" x 1" - Faux pearl in the shape of seashells - Gold
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Red & Beige Shell Earrings Set in 18k Gold With Inlaid Pearls by Trianon
By Trianon
Located in New York, NY
These beautiful earrings in Iron Red & Beige Shells, set in 18k Gold With Inlaid Pearls by Trianon
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Red & Beige Shell Earrings Set in 18k Gold With Inlaid Pearls by Trianon
Red & Beige Shell Earrings Set in 18k Gold With Inlaid Pearls by Trianon
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H 1.26 in W 0.63 in D 0.95 in Dm 1.34 in L 1.26 in
18K Yellow Gold Scallop Akoya Pearl Drop Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
hooks is a spire-topped shell with an open round base with an Akoya pearl nesting inside. Craftsmanship
Category

Early 2000s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Scallop Akoya Pearl Drop Earrings
18K Yellow Gold Scallop Akoya Pearl Drop Earrings
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W 0.31 in D 0.25 in L 0.72 in
Antique 14K Gold Shell Earrings w Pearls by Sloan & Co. French Screw Back Style
By Sloan & Company
Located in Danvers, MA
I'm pleased to offer a lovely pair of antique 14K gold Shell earrings by Sloan & Company. These
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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Pearl Water Tear Fan Shell Gold Drop Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Not any colour loss. Some light scratches, some peel off at pearls. 100
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Water Tear Drop Pearl Fan Shell Gold Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
earrings by Chr. DIOR, signed at the back. Size: 4.0*1.5 cm. Weight: 9.0 g/each. _ _ _ Great for
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Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Trianon Multicolor Gemstone Mother-of-pearl Shell Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Trianon
Located in New York, NY
These fabulous nautical clip-on earrings are crafted out of 18k yellow gold and mother-of-pearl
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Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold

White Pearl and Mother of Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Prismatic black mother of pearl encompasses a white pearl for these earrings. 18k yellow gold
Category

2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

White Pearl and Mother of Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
White Pearl and Mother of Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
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W 0.98 in D 0.94 in L 1.1 in
MASTOLONI Pearl Diamond White Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mastoloni Tahitian pearl and diamond white gold earrings. These unusual Mastoloni clam-shell
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

MASTOLONI Pearl Diamond White Gold Earrings
MASTOLONI Pearl Diamond White Gold Earrings
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W 0.57 in L 0.75 in
Vintage gold sea shell enamel pearl designer runway clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel and pearls • vintage designer runway earrings
Category

20th Century Unknown Clip-on Earrings

Blue Butterfly Yellow Shell Round Circle Pendant White Pearl Pierced Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
, prom, holiday... Material: Yarn, Shell, Pearls. Size: 5.5 cm. Weight: 2.2 g. _ _ _ Great for
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Shell-Shaped Yellow Gold Earrings in Black Onyx with White Mother-of-Pearl
Located in San Rafael, CA
A pair of classic black, white and gold earrings. The omega-backed earrings feature carved black
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Maz Shell Earrings
By Maz
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Beautiful wearable MAZ shell earrings with pearl accents
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

14k Gold

Maz Shell Earrings
Maz Shell Earrings
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W 0.8 in L 1 in
Trianon Shell Earrings
By Trianon
Located in Darnestown, MD
Gracefully curved shell earrings by Trianon. The primary stone is mother of pearl with a subtle
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Trianon Shell Earrings
Trianon Shell Earrings
H 0.5 in W 0.88 in L 1.13 in
Coral and Pearl Earring
By Madre Hija Design
Located in Leander, TX
coral tubes, freshwater pearls, conch shell beads and olive-green cats eye glass round bead. 14k Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Pearl

Michael Kneebone Kasumi Pearl Diamond Rose Gold "Broken Hoop" Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Pink Kasumi pearls (origin: Japan) are highlighted in these inventive Broken Hoop earrings. The
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2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Blue Butterfly Yellow Shell Round Circle Pendant White Pearl Retro Clip Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
, prom, holiday... Material: Yarn, Shell, Pearls. Size: 5.5 cm. Weight: 2.2 g. _ _ _ Great for
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

A. Clunn Drop Earring with Mave Pearl and Rubellite and Carved Sea Shell Lapis
By Andrew Clunn
Located in New York, NY
This elegant earring is 18kt Yellow Gold with Mave Pearl and Rubellite and Carved Sea Shell Lapis
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hi June Parker 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cultured Mabe Pearl Stud Earrings
By Hi June Parker
Located in New York, NY
Not just your ordinary pair of pearl earrings, these bold round lustrous Mabe (pronounced May-Bay
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2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold filled Geometric Dangle earrings with MOP Abalone Pink Shell Black Onyx
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
geometric MOP earrings. Crafted with Mother of Pearl (MOP), these earrings boast a unique and stylish design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

18k Gold filled Geometric Dangle earrings with MOP Abalone Pink Shell Black Onyx
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
This unique dangle earrings combines the elegance and luxury of gold with the natural beauty of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

18k Gold filled Geometric Dangle earrings with MOP Abalone Pink Shell Black Onyx
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
Upgrade your style with these stylish 18K genuine gold filled abalone hinge hoop earrings. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold-filled, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell and Sapphire Gold Earrings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Houston, TX
These vintage earrings from Seaman Schepps feature mother of pearl with sapphire cabochons at the
Category

20th Century American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Genuine Gold Filled MOP Abalone Onyx Pink Shell Natural Zircon Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
Add a touch of glamour to your ensemble with these exquisite 18K genuine gold filled drop earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Zircon, Gold-filled, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Pearl Pink Tourmaline Mother of Pearl Flower Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
material. the center pearl is surrounded by 18k gold stamens. The earrings come with posts and omega
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2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Mabe Pearl and Peridot 18K Yellow Gold Braid Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
These earrings focus on the prismatic glow of the Mabe pearl, a jewel that grew against its shell
Category

2010s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mabe Pearl and Peridot 18K Yellow Gold Braid Earrings
Mabe Pearl and Peridot 18K Yellow Gold Braid Earrings
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W 0.98 in D 0.58 in L 1.12 in
Ella Gafter Pearl Diamond Drop Hoop Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The golden pearl and diamond drop earrings feature two 14.5 mm pearls of fine quality nacre
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Blue Sapphire Diamond Pearl Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The blue sapphire and diamond earrings feature a design with faceted round cut Ceylon sapphires on
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, 18k...

Ella Gafter Golden Pearl Diamond Drop Hoop Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The golden pearl and diamond drop earrings feature two 15 x 13 mm pearls of fine quality nacre
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Italian 18k Yellow Gold and Mabe Pearl Seashell Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This imaginative pair of very well crafted 18k yellow gold seashell motif earrings are bezel set
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Abalone Shell, Diamonds and Tanzanite Dangle Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
An amazing and unusual pair of dangle drop earrings featuring slices of abalone shell bordered with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Michael Kneebone Ruby Diamond Kasumi Pearl Starfish Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
earrings are a pair of Kasumi pearls (origin: Japan) The pearls are a delicate shell pink and possess
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold

David Webb Platinum & Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl, Coral and Enamel Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
, Webb “get along” such seemingly incompatible materials as shells, rock crystal, coral and … Gold
Category

20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Ella Gafter South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Hoop Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl and diamond drop earrings feature two 14 x 13 mm pearls of fine quality nacre
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Michael Kneebone Pink Pearl Oval Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Pink pearls are paired with oval diamonds in these dainty dangle earrings. The pearls are pear
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Pearls Diamonds Pink Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Coral Reef Earrings
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pearls 10 pieces Diamonds Pink Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Coral Reef Earrings Earrings from Coral
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Trianon Wood Pearl and Emerald Earrings
By Trianon
Located in Atlanta, GA
Trianon offers what has become iconic designs featuring natural shells, rare wood and gem stones to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold

Mabe Pearl and 18 K Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
17 mm Mabe Pearl and 18 K earrings. They are bright, with clean surfaces , and an attractive
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Mabe Pearl and 18 K Earrings
Mabe Pearl and 18 K Earrings
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Michael Kneebone Carved Shell Tree Frog Diamond Leaf Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
, Indonesia from shells of the black lipped oyster-the same mollusk that creates Tahitian pearls. The frogs
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2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Vermeil

Pair of Signed Gübelin 18K Gold, Diamond & Mabe Pearl Clip-On Earrings
By Gubelin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine pair of Mabe Pearl clip earrings. By Gübelin (or Guebelin). With 18k gold stylized
Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps 18K Yellow Gold Pearl And Diamond Bubble Clip On Earrings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Gold Bubble Multi-Color Pearl And Diamond Earrings. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail
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20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps Citrine Pearl Sea Urchin Domed Earrings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Sea urchin domed earrings in 18k yellow gold, centering a larger cabochon-cut citrine surrounded by
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21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Gold Shell Pearl Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of gold shell pearl earrings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find a collection of 43 vintage versions or 33 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of gold shell pearl earrings to choose from, but Modern and Contemporary gold shell pearl earrings are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Trianon, Intini Jewels and Diluca are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Pearl versions from the 53 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for mixed cut gold shell pearl earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and uncut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of gold shell pearl earrings, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Gold Shell Pearl Earrings?

On average, gold shell pearl earrings at 1stDibs sell for $2,500, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $13,679 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 Gold Shell Pearl Earrings
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    Yes, you can wear pearls with gold earrings. One trick to achieving a balanced look is to consider scale. Choose simple gold studs or hoops to accompany a multi-strand pearl statement necklace, or pair a simple single strand of pearls with dramatic gold dangle or chandelier earrings. Find a large assortment of pearl necklaces and gold earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Yes, you can wear pearl earrings with a gold necklace if you wish. Pearls can complement yellow, white and rose gold equally well. You can create a more cohesive look by choosing pearl earrings that feature gold settings in the same tone as your necklace. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of jewelry.