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Givenchy Vintage Baroque Irregular Pearls Crystals Relief Dangle Clip Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Baroque Irregular White Pearls Crystals Relief Dangle Drop Clip Earrings
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Irregular Hoop Pendant Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold irregular hoop link
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dangle Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural White Irregular Pearls Rectangle Circle Pendant Hoop Drop Gold Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Natural White Irregular Pearls Rectangle Circle Pendant Hoop Drop Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone
Category
2010s British Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Large Swan Goose Openwork White Irregular Tassel Pearls Drop Pierced Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Large Swan Goose Openwork White Irregular Tassel Pearls Drop Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone, Swarovski
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Irregular Burgundy Red Enamel Chandelier Tassel Water Drop Gold Clip Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Irregular Burgundy Red Enamel Chandelier Tassel Water Drop Earrings, Gold Tone, Swarovski Element
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
18K Rose Gold Irregular Openwork Ruby Stud Earrings with Natural Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These 18K rose gold stud earrings showcase a bold and contemporary design, featuring a brilliant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Stud Earrings
Materials
Ruby, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Navy Irregular Sea Stone Agate Burgundy Enamel Square Elegant Drop Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
The cost is very high. 100% handmade. Excellent gift for lady. Fine handcraft.
Material: Alloy, Faux stone, Resin.
Size: 6.0 cm, 3.0 cm.
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Great for everyday wear. Come with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Materials
Enamel
Cluster Natural White Irregular Pearls Rectangle Gold Half Hoop Pierced Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Excellent gift for lady. Very high cost and quality. 100% handmade.
Material: Natural pearls, Gold plated. Needles: 925 silver.
Size: 4.0*2.1 cm.
Weight: 6 g/each.
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Great f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Hoop Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Large Irregular Disc Round Relief Rose Pendant Gold Yellow Drop Pierced Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Very high cost and very high quality, 100% handmade. Excellent gift for lady.
Wear them on casual, prom, holiday...
Material: Alloy, Resin.
Size: 6 cm.
Weight: 7.3 g.
Ear needle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Green Irregular Oval Textured Ripple Enamel Retro Gold Drop Clip On Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
The cost is very high. 100% handmade. Excellent gift for lady. Fine handcraft.
Material: Alloy, Enamel.
Size: 4.5*1.8 cm.
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Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet pouch a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
CHANEL A19 Shootting Star gold CC logo irregular clip on earring cuffs Pair
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DIOR Tribales pealescent red faux pearls crystal orbital pin earrings Pair
Reference: AAWC/A01057
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold
Baroque Peal Ruby Abstract Hoop Earring
Located in New York, NY
Irregular shaped abstract hoop earring
14k yellow gold
Baroque pearl
Mozambique round ruby
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
95 Carat Tanzanite and Moonstone Earrings
By Roland Auer
Located in Vösendorf, AT
earrings with irregular 18K whitegold settings. Little irregularities can add a relaxed tone to large gems
Category
2010s Austrian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Moonstone, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Diamond Yellow and White Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Irregular hoop earrings of yellow and white gold with diamonds. The hoop shapes are four different
Category
1990s Unknown Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Dolores Ortega Cumbre Earrings in 925 Sterling Silver
By Dolores Ortega
Located in Pigüé, AR
Collection. Handcrafted in 925 sterling silver, these earrings feature an irregular shape and textured design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Stud Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Yellow & White Diamond Slice 18k Yellow Gold Drops Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A magnificent crafted pair of drop earrings, featuring irregular shapes of yellow diamond slices
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GRAZIA & MARICA VOZZA Circles Ebony-Wood Dangle Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
nuggets and the ebony sections are decorated with twenty-four irregular nuggets-like parts. The earrings
Category
1990s Italian Modernist Dangle Earrings
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Marco Bicego 18k Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Marco Bicego
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An amazing pair of Marco Bicego 18k gold clip-on earrings. Being crafted from brushed gold, they
Category
Early 2000s Italian Clip-on Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Sun Face Red Resin Clip-On Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone sun face clip-on earrings embellished with irregular shaped red
Category
20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Orange Cabochon Sun Clip-On Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage textured sun clip-on earrings featuring an irregular shaped orange resin
Category
20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Green Resin Cabochon Clip-On Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold toned clip-on earrings featuring an irregular green resin cabochon
Category
20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
JEAN MAHIE Sculptural Square Clips-On Earrings in Textured 22Kt Yellow Gold
By Jean Mahie
Located in Miami, FL
textured, hammered patterns and with eight irregular perforations. The earrings are fitted at the reverse
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
W 1.02 in D 0.2 in L 1.02 in
Dower & Hall 14k Stargazer Five Diamond Ear Studs
Located in London, GB
yellow gold earrings, with irregular sized stones, evoke an astrological constellation. Made with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Round Irregular Sapphire Diamond Rainbow Earrings
Located in Principaute De Monaco, MC
Rainbow earrings
Irregular and round Sapphires : 15 ct
Diamonds: 1.36 ct
This model is available
Category
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18kt Gold Tigers Eye Irregular Jellyfish Earrings
By Pippa Small
Located in London, GB
Harnessing the power and strength of the tiger this gem has always been believed to help with courage and integrity. The ancient cultures of China believed it would bring good fortun...
Category
2010s Indian Drop Earrings
Materials
Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold
18-Karat Yellow Gold Forging Irregular Form Earrings
By HSU London
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
gifts choices.
These earrings come as a pair.
Colour: Yellow Gold
Composition: 18-karat yellow gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Stud Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18-Karat Yellow Gold Forging Irregular Form Earrings
By HSU London
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
The Making Marks collection presents 18-karat yellow gold stud earrings, featuring the maker's hand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Stud Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Irregular Yellow Sapphire Diamond Rainbow Lemon Quartz Drop Earrings
Located in Principaute De Monaco, MC
Rainbow earrings, Irregular and Round Yellow Sapphires
Yellow Sapphires: 15 ct
Diamonds: 1.36 ct
Category
2010s Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Irregular Red Glass Cabochon Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Irregular Red Glass Cabochon Earrings
Measurements:
Height: 1.69
Category
20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
Vintage Massive JEAN XAVIER DUHART Faceted Glass Drop Earrings
By JEAN XAVIER DUHART
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
XAVIER DUHART.
- Irregular gilt earrings with faceted glass drop.
- Gold tone hardware.
- Clip back
Category
20th Century French Dangle Earrings
Hestia True Modern Diamond Cluster White Gold Stud Earrings
By Hestia Jewels
Located in Toronto, Ontario
18K White Gold Diamond Irregular Cluster Earrings, with Round cut and Trapeze cut Diamonds, 0.5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Stud Earrings & Detachable Baroque South Sea Pearl Diamond Drops
Located in Bangkok, TH
pearl diamond drops to add a touch of irregular elegance, or as mismatched earrings.
Metal: 18K Gold
Category
2010s Thai Drop Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Nugget Pillow Chunky Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
SAINT LAURENT.
- Chunky earrings in nuggets/ pillow form.
- Elongated irregular shape.
- Clipback
Category
20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Irregular Hoop Pendant Earrings
By Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold irregular hoop link pendant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dangle Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Givenchy Vintage Baroque Irregular Pearls Crystals Relief Dangle Clip Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Baroque Irregular White Pearls Crystals Relief Dangle Drop Clip Earrings
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Marina J. Black Irregular Pearl Earrings with White Baroque Pearl
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These stunning earrings feature bright iridescent Black oil spill / peacock Pearls separated by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold Plate
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Natural White Irregular Pearls Rectangle Circle Pendant Hoop Drop Gold Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Natural White Irregular Pearls Rectangle Circle Pendant Hoop Drop Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone
Category
2010s British Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Large Swan Goose Openwork White Irregular Tassel Pearls Drop Pierced Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Large Swan Goose Openwork White Irregular Tassel Pearls Drop Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone, Swarovski
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Irregular Large Round Faux Pearl Pierced Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
earrings by Chr. DIOR, signed at the back.
Size: 2.1*2.0 cm.
Weight: 8.0 g/each.
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Great for
Category
Vintage 1980s German Baroque Stud Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Navy Irregular Sea Stone Agate Burgundy Enamel Square Elegant Drop Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
The cost is very high. 100% handmade. Excellent gift for lady. Fine handcraft.
Material: Alloy, Faux stone, Resin.
Size: 6.0 cm, 3.0 cm.
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Great for everyday wear. Come with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Materials
Enamel
Givenchy Vintage Baroque Irregular Pearl Crystal Relief Gold Drop Clip Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition and very unique. Givenchy Signed clearly on the reverse.
Material: Rhodium Plated, Pearls, Rhinestones.
Size: 7.0*1.5 cm.
Weight: 12 g/each.
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Great...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Drop Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Gold Plate
Irregular Burgundy Red Enamel Chandelier Tassel Water Drop Gold Clip Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
The cost is very high. 100% handmade. Excellent gift for lady. Fine handcraft.
Material: Alloy, Enamel.
Size: 7.0*2.4 cm.
Weight: 2 g/each.
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Great for everyday wear. Come w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Cluster Natural White Irregular Pearls Rectangle Gold Half Hoop Pierced Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Excellent gift for lady. Very high cost and quality. 100% handmade.
Material: Natural pearls, Gold plated. Needles: 925 silver.
Size: 4.0*2.1 cm.
Weight: 6 g/each.
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Great f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Hoop Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Green Irregular Oval Textured Ripple Enamel Retro Gold Drop Clip On Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
The cost is very high. 100% handmade. Excellent gift for lady. Fine handcraft.
Material: Alloy, Enamel.
Size: 4.5*1.8 cm.
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Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet pouch a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Large Irregular Disc Round Relief Rose Pendant Gold Yellow Drop Pierced Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Very high cost and very high quality, 100% handmade. Excellent gift for lady.
Wear them on casual, prom, holiday...
Material: Alloy, Resin.
Size: 6 cm.
Weight: 7.3 g.
Ear needle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Marina J. Irregular Dangle Earrings with Large Baroque Grey Pearl and 14K Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These earrings feature beautifully irregular Grey Pearl beads separated by Silver Rhodium Plated
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium, Silver
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Irregular Shaped Red Clip On Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
Yves Saint Laurent vintage gold toned clip-on earrings featuring a large irregular shaped red resin
Category
20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Irregular Spiral Round Circle Pearl Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Irregular Spiral Round Circle Pearl Clip Earrings, Gold Plated
Very
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Irregular Spiral Round Circle Pearl Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Irregular Spiral Round Circle Pearl Clip Earrings, Gold Plated
Very
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Irregular Spiral Round Pearl Clip Gold Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
. 100% Genuine.
A very beautiful pair of earrings by Chr. DIOR, signed at the back.
Size: 2.5*2.5 cm
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Baroque Pearl and Diamond Earrings
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
a strikingly similar match, despite their irregular shape. The earrings measure just a hint under 2
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Perfect Cut Steel Earrings c.1830
Located in Stamford, CT
individually . A steel plate in the desired form is cut (see back of earring) and small irregular holes are
Category
English Chandelier Earrings
Cascading Tourmaline and Diamond Earrings with Tahitian Pearl
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Diamond Earrings with Tahitian Pearl. The dangler earrings feature an irregular pattern of purple-hued
Category
2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold
Acme Jewelers Sterling Silver / 14 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique style earrings featuring an irregular shaped Rosecut diamond set in oxidized sterling
Category
20th Century Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Chanel 1970's Logo Earrings
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
1970s Chanel goldtone clip-back earrings with irregular edges and center logo. Original box
Category
Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings
Tiffany & Co. Sapphire Gold Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Darnestown, MD
Tiffany half round earrings with sapphires surrounded by clusters of heavily textured irregular
Category
Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold
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Irregular Earring For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the irregular earring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for an irregular earring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing irregular earring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Yves Saint Laurent, Laura Dalben and Marina J. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any irregular earring from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 2 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a bead version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes rose cut alternatives. Most of our irregular earring for sale are for women, but there are 1 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much is a Irregular Earring?
On average, an irregular earring at 1stDibs sells for $1,039, while they’re typically $245 on the low end and $11,434 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.
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