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Purple And Blue Earrings

Purple Amethyst and Sky Blue Topaz 2 Drop Earrings
Purple Amethyst and Sky Blue Topaz 2 Drop Earrings

Purple Amethyst and Sky Blue Topaz 2 Drop Earrings

Located in London, GB

Our Purple Amethyst and Sky Blue Topaz 2 Drop Earrings move like the delicate streams of light that form the Aurora Borealis.

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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Blue Topaz, Vermeil

Citrine, London Blue Topaz and Purple Amethyst 3 Drop Earrings
Citrine, London Blue Topaz and Purple Amethyst 3 Drop Earrings

Citrine, London Blue Topaz and Purple Amethyst 3 Drop Earrings

Located in London, GB

Our Citrine, London Blue Topaz and Purple Amethyst 3 Drop Earrings move just like the wisps of the light that make up the Aurora Borealis.

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2010s English Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil

10K White Gold Blue Purple Tanzanite and Diamond Cushion Shaped Drop Earrings
10K White Gold Blue Purple Tanzanite and Diamond Cushion Shaped Drop Earrings

10K White Gold Blue Purple Tanzanite and Diamond Cushion Shaped Drop Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Drape your ears in the celestial sparkle of our exquisite earrings, each featuring a cushion-cut, heat-treated tanzanite that mesmerizes with its deep blue-purple sheen.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1/4 Cttw Diamond and Blue Purple Tanzanite Sunburst Stud Earring
14K Yellow Gold 1/4 Cttw Diamond and Blue Purple Tanzanite Sunburst Stud Earring

14K Yellow Gold 1/4 Cttw Diamond and Blue Purple Tanzanite Sunburst Stud Earring

Located in New York, NY

Discover the celestial charm cast by these exquisite stud earrings, each hosting an enchanting, oval-cut blue-purple Tanzanite, naturally sourced and heat-treated to enhance its myst...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Burma Spinel and Diamond Chandelier Earrings in Platinum, 15.59ct
Burma Spinel and Diamond Chandelier Earrings in Platinum, 15.59ct

Burma Spinel and Diamond Chandelier Earrings in Platinum, 15.59ct

Located in Great Neck, NY

Burma Spinel and Diamond Chandelier Earrings in Platinum, 15.59ct Metal: Platinum Spinel Weight: 15.59 Carats Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 2.00 Carats Total Weight: 20.5 Grams Style...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, ...

Multicolor Natural Sapphire and Diamond Halo Cluster Clip on Earrings White Gold
Multicolor Natural Sapphire and Diamond Halo Cluster Clip on Earrings White Gold

Multicolor Natural Sapphire and Diamond Halo Cluster Clip on Earrings White Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The sapphires are all oval cut and prong set and feature varying shades of blue, yellow, green, orange, purple and pink. Each individual earring has a unique cluster of colors, so th...

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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green ...

14 Karat White Gold Tanzanite Diamond Teardrop Stud Earrings
14 Karat White Gold Tanzanite Diamond Teardrop Stud Earrings

14 Karat White Gold Tanzanite Diamond Teardrop Stud Earrings

Located in Lexington, KY

This is a gorgeous pair of stud earrings in 14k white gold with breathtaking pear-shaped purple and blue tanzanite centers.

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Richard Kerr Jewelled Earrings Multicolor Nautilus
Richard Kerr Jewelled Earrings Multicolor Nautilus

Richard Kerr Jewelled Earrings Multicolor Nautilus

By Richard Kerr

Located in Atlanta, GA

The colors of the crystal rhinestones are bright and sparkling red, apple green, purple, and turquoise blue. The earrings are signed under the fastenings with the designer iconic logo.

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Richard Kerr Multicolor Crystal Jeweled Clip-on Earrings
Richard Kerr Multicolor Crystal Jeweled Clip-on Earrings

Richard Kerr Multicolor Crystal Jeweled Clip-on Earrings

By Richard Kerr

Located in Atlanta, GA

The crystal rhinestones feature vivid red, apple green, fuchsia purple, and turquoise-blue glittering colors. The earrings are signed with the Richard Kerr brand logo on the back.

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

White Gold Earrigs with White Diamonds and Micromosaic
White Gold Earrigs with White Diamonds and Micromosaic

White Gold Earrigs with White Diamonds and Micromosaic

By Sicis Jewels

Located in London, GB

Adorned with soft pastel hues of purple, pink, and turquoise blue mosaics, these earrings evoke the serene beauty of an ocean breeze.

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2010s Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Richard Kerr Jeweled Clip Earrings Multicolor Crystal Dangle Disks
Richard Kerr Jeweled Clip Earrings Multicolor Crystal Dangle Disks

Richard Kerr Jeweled Clip Earrings Multicolor Crystal Dangle Disks

By Richard Kerr

Located in Atlanta, GA

The crystal rhinestones' colors are vivid and glittering red, apple green, purple, and turquoise-blue. The earrings are signed with the brand tag under the fastenings.

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Purple Spinel and Diamond Drop Earrings
Purple Spinel and Diamond Drop Earrings

Purple Spinel and Diamond Drop Earrings

By Baker & Black

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Dangle Earrings with Purple Spinel from modern fine jewelry house, Baker & Black. Petite drop earrings with the perfect mix of movement, color, and sparkle. • purple spinel • w...

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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Intini Jewels Tanzanite Blue Purple Navette 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Intini Jewels Tanzanite Blue Purple Navette 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings

Intini Jewels Tanzanite Blue Purple Navette 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings

By Intini Jewels

Located in Milano, IT

Stunning and magnificent navette tanzanite blue and purple stud earrings with 18 karat yellow gold.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Classic Blue, Turquoise and Bronze Beaded Organic Shaped Earrings
Classic Blue, Turquoise and Bronze Beaded Organic Shaped Earrings

Classic Blue, Turquoise and Bronze Beaded Organic Shaped Earrings

By JERI SENA

Located in Northglenn, CO

Artisan crafted organic brass form hand woven with Myuki seed beads in classic blue, teal, gold and bronze. Genuine jeweler's brass ear wires. Each earring is hand formed and its sha...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan More Earrings

Materials

Brass

Modern Royal Blue Lapis Lazuli and Sterling Silver Drop Earrings
Modern Royal Blue Lapis Lazuli and Sterling Silver Drop Earrings

Modern Royal Blue Lapis Lazuli and Sterling Silver Drop Earrings

Located in Tucson, AZ

Beautiful one of a kind natural Afghan lapis lazuli bezel set drop earrings on sterling silver ear wires. These stunning earrings measure approximately 1,75 inches from top to bottom...

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2010s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

18 Karat White Gold Earcuff with White Diamonds and Plum Purple Enamel
18 Karat White Gold Earcuff with White Diamonds and Plum Purple Enamel

18 Karat White Gold Earcuff with White Diamonds and Plum Purple Enamel

By Nikos Koulis

Located in Athens, Attic

It is named after the Greek mythological legend, Medusa - the mermaid with living snakes in her head, who acts as a powerful guardian - in this collection, Koulis evolves the snake p...

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2010s Greek Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

18K White Gold Earrings with Briolette Multi Colour Sapphires and White Diamonds
18K White Gold Earrings with Briolette Multi Colour Sapphires and White Diamonds

18K White Gold Earrings with Briolette Multi Colour Sapphires and White Diamonds

Located in ประเวศ, TH

Introducing our exclusive 18K white gold earrings – a testament to elegance and individuality. These captivating earrings redefine sophistication, featuring a distinct design that co...

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2010s Thai Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...

18K Gold Earrings with Diamonds and Multi-Color Sapphires
18K Gold Earrings with Diamonds and Multi-Color Sapphires

18K Gold Earrings with Diamonds and Multi-Color Sapphires

Located in ประเวศ, TH

Elevate your elegance with our 18K white gold earrings, a flawless blend of luxury and artistry. Crafted with precision, these earrings embody timeless beauty, enriched by the radian...

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2010s Thai Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purple ...

Yellow Gold Australian Boulder Opal Stud Earrings
Yellow Gold Australian Boulder Opal Stud Earrings

Yellow Gold Australian Boulder Opal Stud Earrings

Located in Barcelona, ES

These two opals, a fantastic pair, have a natural combination of brown, blue and purple hues. The earrings close with an omega clasp.

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2010s Spanish Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold

Purple Amethyst and Blue Topaz Pear Drop Earrings
Purple Amethyst and Blue Topaz Pear Drop Earrings

Purple Amethyst and Blue Topaz Pear Drop Earrings

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W 0.32 in D 0.44 in L 0.83 in

Purple Amethyst and Blue Topaz Pear Drop Earrings

By Fei Liu

Located in Birmingham, .

Description: Add a touch of colour to your look with bright, breathtaking gemstones. These drop earrings feature 2.20ct purple amethysts, 0.038ct diamonds and 7.05ct blue topazes set...

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2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plat...

Purple Amethyst and Blue Topaz Pear Drop Earrings
Purple Amethyst and Blue Topaz Pear Drop Earrings

Purple Amethyst and Blue Topaz Pear Drop Earrings

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W 0.32 in D 0.44 in L 0.83 in

Purple Amethyst and Blue Topaz Pear Drop Earrings

By Fei Liu

Located in Birmingham, .

Description: Add a touch of colour to your look with bright, breathtaking gemstones. These drop earrings feature 2.20ct purple amethysts, 0.038ct diamonds and 7.05ct blue topazes set...

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2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plat...

Futuristic Turquoise and Purple Resin Pierced Earrings
Futuristic Turquoise and Purple Resin Pierced Earrings

Futuristic Turquoise and Purple Resin Pierced Earrings

Located in Atlanta, GA

They boast assorted blue, turquoise, and purple colors with a shaded pattern.

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Early 2000s French Modernist Dangle Earrings

Angela Caputi Dangle Blue and Lavender Resin Clip Earrings
Angela Caputi Dangle Blue and Lavender Resin Clip Earrings

Angela Caputi Dangle Blue and Lavender Resin Clip Earrings

By Angela Caputi

Located in Atlanta, GA

Charming Angela Caputi, made in Italy resin clip-on earrings. Dangling shape with blue color contrasted with large purple lavender resin pebble bead and compliment with tiny clear rh...

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Early 2000s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings

Rosior Diamond, Emerald and Sapphire Yellow Gold Contemporary Earrings
Rosior Diamond, Emerald and Sapphire Yellow Gold Contemporary Earrings

Rosior Diamond, Emerald and Sapphire Yellow Gold Contemporary Earrings

By Rosior

Located in Porto, PT

Rosior Contemporary Earrings manufactured in Yellow Gold and setted with: - 75 White (F-VVS) diamonds with 0, 33 ct; - 58 Green Diamonds with 0,28 ct; - 65 Blue Diamonds with 0,31...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Portuguese Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, ...

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Domed Clip On Earrings, Blue and Turquoise Enamel
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Domed Clip On Earrings, Blue and Turquoise Enamel

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Domed Clip On Earrings, Blue and Turquoise Enamel

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Milford, DE

A pair of clip on earrings by Kenneth Jay Lane. Each gold-plated earrings is painted in blue, and decorated with a turquoise cabochon centerpiece and gold accents. Tags, Marks, Hall...

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2010s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

22k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

Rosior Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald and Tsavorite Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Rosior Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald and Tsavorite Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Rosior Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald and Tsavorite Contemporary Dangle Earrings

By Rosior

Located in Porto, PT

Rosior Contemporary Dangle Earrings set in Yellow Gold with: - 135 Brilliant cut, F Color, VVS Clarity Diamonds with 1,29 ct; - 64 Pink Sapphires with 0,82 ct; - 55 Orange Sapphires ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire,...

Rosior Diamond, Sapphire and Tsavorite Dangle Earrings in Yellow Gold
Rosior Diamond, Sapphire and Tsavorite Dangle Earrings in Yellow Gold

Rosior Diamond, Sapphire and Tsavorite Dangle Earrings in Yellow Gold

By Rosior

Located in Porto, PT

Rosior Contemporary Dangle Earrings set in Yellow Gold with: - 187 Tsavorites with 0,99 ct; - 180 Pink Sapphires with 1,23 ct; - 96 F Color, VVS Clarity Diamonds with 0,44 ct; - 61 B...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Blue Sap...

Rosior Contemporary Diamond, Sapphire and Emerald Dangle Earrings in Yellow Gold
Rosior Contemporary Diamond, Sapphire and Emerald Dangle Earrings in Yellow Gold

Rosior Contemporary Diamond, Sapphire and Emerald Dangle Earrings in Yellow Gold

By Rosior

Located in Porto, PT

Contemporary Dangle Earrings by Rosior, made in Yellow Gold, fully articulated and set with: - 115 F Color, VVS Clarity Diamonds with 1,17 ct; - 56 Emeralds with 0,56 ct; - 46 Blue D...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire,...

Rosior Jade, Sapphire and Diamond Dangle Earrings set in Yellow Gold
Rosior Jade, Sapphire and Diamond Dangle Earrings set in Yellow Gold

Rosior Jade, Sapphire and Diamond Dangle Earrings set in Yellow Gold

By Rosior

Located in Porto, PT

Rosior Dangle Earrings set in Yellow Gold with: - 2 purple pieces of Jade weighing 25,15 ct; - 2 Marquise cut purple Sapphires weighing 1,78 ct; - 484 Blue Diamonds weighing 3,36 ct.

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

Rosior Diamond, Sapphire and Tsavorite Long Dangle Earrings set in Yellow Gold
Rosior Diamond, Sapphire and Tsavorite Long Dangle Earrings set in Yellow Gold

Rosior Diamond, Sapphire and Tsavorite Long Dangle Earrings set in Yellow Gold

By Rosior

Located in Porto, PT

Long and assymetric Dangle Earrings set in Yellow Gold by Rosior. These earrings are set with: - 122 pink sapphires weighing 1,55 ct; - 112 tsavorites weighing 1,28 ct; - 50 diamond...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sap...

Rosior One-Off Seahorse Earrings with Diamonds, Sapphires, Emeralds and Rubies
Rosior One-Off Seahorse Earrings with Diamonds, Sapphires, Emeralds and Rubies

Rosior One-Off Seahorse Earrings with Diamonds, Sapphires, Emeralds and Rubies

By Rosior

Located in Porto, PT

Rosior One-off "Seahorse" Drop Earrings, Hand chiseled in Yellow Gold and set with: - 329 Orange Sapphires with 2,80 ct; - 218 Rubies with 1,35 ct; - 161 Colorless Diamonds (F color,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sap...

Rosior one-off Diamond, Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Drop Earrings in Yellow Gold
Rosior one-off Diamond, Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Drop Earrings in Yellow Gold

Rosior one-off Diamond, Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Drop Earrings in Yellow Gold

By Rosior

Located in Porto, PT

Rosior Contemporary Drop Earrings in 19.2K Gold set with: - 164 F color, VVS clarity Diamonds with 0,74 ct; - 155 Yellow Diamonds with 0,77 ct; - 195 Blue Diamonds with 0,94 ct; - 59...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Eme...

Rosior One-Off Sapphire, Diamond and Tsavorite Drop Earrings Set in Yellow Gold
Rosior One-Off Sapphire, Diamond and Tsavorite Drop Earrings Set in Yellow Gold

Rosior One-Off Sapphire, Diamond and Tsavorite Drop Earrings Set in Yellow Gold

By Rosior

Located in Porto, PT

Rosior Contemporary One-off Earrings set in Yellow Gold with: - 8 Rose Cut Pink Sapphires with 4,03 ct; - 2 Rose Cut Yellow Sapphires with 1,67 ct; - 173 F Color, VVS Clarity Diamond...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavor...

Rosior Sapphire, Tsavorite Garnet and Diamond Drop Earrings set in Yellow Gold
Rosior Sapphire, Tsavorite Garnet and Diamond Drop Earrings set in Yellow Gold

Rosior Sapphire, Tsavorite Garnet and Diamond Drop Earrings set in Yellow Gold

By Rosior

Located in Porto, PT

Rosior Drop Earrings made in Yellow Gold and set with: 122 blue sapphires weighing 1,06 ct; 111 tsavorite garnets weighing 0,87 ct; 74 pink sapphires weighing 0,67 ct; 74 orange ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire,...

Ruchi New York Color Sapphire Chandelier Earrings
Ruchi New York Color Sapphire Chandelier Earrings

Ruchi New York Color Sapphire Chandelier Earrings

By Ruchi New York

Located in New York, NY

Play Of Colors Collection Multi color yellow, pink, purple, green and blue Sapphire chandelier earrings set in 18K yellow gold.

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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow S...

AJD Sparkly Teal and Purple Druzy Dangle Earrings
AJD Sparkly Teal and Purple Druzy Dangle Earrings

AJD Sparkly Teal and Purple Druzy Dangle Earrings

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

Sparkly Teal & Purple Druzy Dangle Earrings. Teal oval and Purple Pear shaped Durzys set in Sterling Silver Dangle from Silver Plated Stainless Steel earwires. Hinges at the top and ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Other, Druzy, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Francoise Montague large Knott Clip Earrings in Blue, Green and Purple
Francoise Montague large Knott Clip Earrings in Blue, Green and Purple

Francoise Montague large Knott Clip Earrings in Blue, Green and Purple

By Francoise Montague

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Swirls of Swarovski crystal rondelles set on gold metal. A classic design by Francoise Montague . Fits perfectly on the ear. Francoise Montague took over the De Saurma jewelry worksh...

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2010s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Replica Dark Blue Spiral with Rhinestone and Gold Detailing Clip Earrings
Replica Dark Blue Spiral with Rhinestone and Gold Detailing Clip Earrings

Replica Dark Blue Spiral with Rhinestone and Gold Detailing Clip Earrings

By Replica

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

These Replica earrings are dark blue and spiral shaped. In the center is a gold detailing and a rhinestone. These earrings are in excellent condition. Measurements Length: 1.13&quo...

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Early 2000s Italian Clip-on Earrings

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Purple And Blue Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of purple and blue earrings available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our selection of items includes 10 vintage examples as well as 18 contemporary versions. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Pieces in our collection of purple and blue earrings made by Contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with Artisan — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Fei Liu, Kenneth Jay Lane and Replica are consistently popular. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 10, are particularly popular. There are many round cut, pear cut and bead purple and blue earrings for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of purple and blue earrings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Purple And Blue Earrings?

Prices for purple and blue earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $78 and can go as high as $25,749, while purple and blue earrings, on average, fetch $490.

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.