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1950s Purple Glass Clip on Earrings Vintage Made In France
Located in Paris, FR
1950s purple clip on earrings featuring a purple glass bead, white strass and a back clip fastening
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Vintage 1950s French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Gripoix Glass Clip-On Earrings
Located in Nice, FR
Vintage gold toned clip-on earrings embellished with irregluar shaped blue shades GRIPOIX glass
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20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

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Gilt Metal

Herve Van Der Straeten Vintage Hammered Gilt Purple Glass Earrings
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage artisan Herve Van Der Straeten hammered gilt metal architectural earrings with purple glass
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Vintage 1980s French Artisan Clip-on Earrings

PHILIPPE FERRANDIS PARIS Very Long Purple Crystal and Poured Glass Drop Earrings
By Philippe Ferrandis
Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR
Poured Glass Cabochons, Deep Purple and Clear Facetted Glass Crystals Signed P. Ferrandis at Back of
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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gripoix Amethyst Purple Oval Glass Rope Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Vintage and very rare to find. 100% Genuine. Signed at the rear. Good condition. Some light scratches and colour loss at side. But still every good to use. Size: 2.5*2.0 cm. Weigh...
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Clip-on Earrings

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Gold Plate

Swarovski Purple Crystal Cluster Earrings
By Swarovski
Located in Atlanta, GA
gold plate. Each has fifteen pieces of 10 mm purple faceted crystal glass stones bezel set to form a
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Late 20th Century Austrian Regency Clip-on Earrings

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Crystal, Gold Plate

Swarovski Purple Crystal Cluster Earrings
Swarovski Purple Crystal Cluster Earrings
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H 1.25 in W 1 in D 1 in
1980s Chanel Purple Gripoix Earrings
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Castallane. They feature a raised square etched design and inset is a purple gripoix or hand poured glass
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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

1980s Chanel Purple Gripoix Earrings
1980s Chanel Purple Gripoix Earrings
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W 0.6 in L 0.6 in
Murano Art Glass Apple and Pear, Hand Blown, Blue, Purple, Excellent Condition
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kansas City, MO
Murano art glass apple and pear Sommerso blue and purple designed by Alfredo Barbini. Both have two
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

MARGUERITE DE VALOIS Flower Clip-on Earrings in Multicolored Molten Glass
By Marguerite de Valois
Located in Paris, FR
, purple, pink, blue molten glass paste. Realized by hand in the workshops MARGUERITE DE VALOIS Will be
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2010s French Clip-on Earrings

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Base Metal

Valentino Clip Earrings Pale Gilt Metal with Purple Enamel and Coral Cabochons
By Valentino
Located in Atlanta, GA
shape ornate with faux-coral glass rhinestone cabochons and purple lavender enamel. The fastenings of
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1990s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Enamel, Gilt Metal

TEARDROPS in a Diary, No. 2_in Purple_Hand crafted ear cuff
By HANNAYOO WORKS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
plated Brass cuff and balls, Vintage Crystal Rhinestones, Japanese vintage glass pearls The Inner Cuff
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2010s American Arts and Crafts Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate, Brass

Small Vase Loetz Blue Purple Gold Flowers circa 1900 Austrian Jugendstil
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Small Vase Johann Loetz Witwe blue purple flowers freehand and reduced blown glass I/116 decoration
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Glass

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Glass, Blown Glass

8 Mid-Century Modern Purple Enamel and 22k Gold Gregory Duncan Highball Glasses
By West Virginian Glass Company
Located in Nantucket, MA
" pattern with 22 karat gold over translucent purple enamel creating a raised design on the glass, the gold
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

1990s Ciner Gold and Glass Cabouchon Earrings
By Ciner NY
Located in London, GB
glass stones emulating ruby and sapphire and a large purple domed cabouchon reprensenting amethyst
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1990s American Clip-on Earrings

1990s Ciner Gold and Glass Cabouchon Earrings
1990s Ciner Gold and Glass Cabouchon Earrings
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H 1.5 in W 1.5 in D 0.7 in
Barbini Murano Purple Amethyst Gold Flecks Handle Italian Art Glass Pitcher Vase
By Weil Ceramics and Glass, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown amethyst purple and gold flecks Italian art glass pitcher shape
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

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Gold Leaf

Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Butterfly Clip-On Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage silver toned butterfly clip-on earrings embellished with purple resin
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20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Isabel Canovas Geometric Poured Glass Statement Earrings
By Isabel Canovas
Located in Palm Springs, CA
glass cabochons in navy blue, orange, and purple. Signed Isabel Canovas.
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Vintage 1980s French Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Chanel vintage clip-on earrings Maison Gripoix 1970/80 gold plated
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Very early Chanel ear clip from the 1970/80 in the shape of a teardrop. Transparent light purple
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Vintage 1970s French Artisan Clip-on Earrings

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Gold Plate

A Roman purple glass jug
Located in UTRECHT, UT
, Glass: The Eighth Wonder of the Ancient World, London, 1994, p.14, no.75. Roman glass was used
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Glass

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Glass

A Roman purple glass jug
A Roman purple glass jug
H 4.89 in Dm 2.37 in
Loetz Enamelled Arcadia glass vase Bohemian c1898
By Loetz Glass
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Fabulous, good sized, Loetz glass vase in the Arcadia pattern (opal over green) a low bowl/vase
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Antique Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Glass

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Art Glass

Two Tone Ornate Ottoman Style 4" Drop Earrings With Glass Cabochons, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Antique gold tone and silver tone - Amber, amethyst purple and chartreuse glass cabochons - Clip on
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Amethyst glass faceted cabuchon collar and matching earrings, att. Lanvin, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
glass faceted cabuchons set all over, tapering to a screw clasp at the back of the necklace, the
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Vintage 1920s French Clip-on Earrings

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Base Metal

Violet Purple Glass Vase, 20th Century, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A stunning purple small vase with geometric design, made by one of the many glass manufacturers
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Glass

Seguso for Oggetti Murano Blue Purple Glass Sculptures , Vases Italian Pair 80's
By Oggetti, Archimede Seguso
Located in North Miami, FL
These absolutely stunning and arresting Italian vintage Murano glass monumental glass sculptures
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Fratelli Toso Millefiori Canes Murano Green & Purple Glass Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Bolton, GB
- Confections in Glass 1855 - 1914' by Sheldon Barr, pages 114 - 119. Made up of loads of green, purple, white
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Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Glass

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid Century Light Purple Glass Bowl Ashtray Element, Italy, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This original vintage glass ash tray bowl element was designed and produced in the 1970s in
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Mid-20th Century Ashtrays

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Glass

Heavy Purple Murano Glass Ashtray by Renato Anatrà
By Renato Anatra
Located in Miami, FL
Incredibly gorgeous purple Italian art glass ashtray or catchall bowl, hand-made by Renato Anatrà
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Vintage 1980s Italian Ashtrays

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Purple Flower Glass Bowl by Gabriel Argy Rousseau, 1924
By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau
Located in Lisbon, PT
Pate-de-verre 'Open Flower' purple glass vase/ bowl. Circa 1924. Modeled and cast as an open
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Glass

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Art Glass

Post Modern 1960 Venice Italy Set 6 Murano Purple Glasses Blown Glass
Located in Brescia, IT
This set of Murano purple blown glass glasses, was hand made in Murano, Venice in Mid-Century, 1960
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Mid-Century Modern Purple Enamel and 22k Gold Gregory Duncan Ice Bowl
By West Virginian Glass Company
Located in Nantucket, MA
gold over translucent purple enamel creating a raised design on the glass, the gold is applied over the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Purple Enamel and 22k Gold Gregory Duncan Beverage Pitcher
By West Virginian Glass Company
Located in Nantucket, MA
" pattern with 22 karat gold over translucent purple enamel creating a raised design on the glass, the gold
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Glass

Loetz Art Nouveau Vase Cobalt Mimosa With 3 Handles, Austria-Hungary, circa 1911
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
inclusions, 3 six-part volute handles made of yellow, iridescent glass, curved upwards, bottom with
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Glass

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Glass

Italy 1960 Post-Modern Murano Purple Blown Glass Bottle
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a charming and elegant piece hand made in Murano, Venice, Italy in 1960. The blown glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Antique Amethyst Purple Glass Goblet Punch Bowl, Large circa 1800
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and large antique amethyst glass goblet shaped bowl, possibly a punch pot standing
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Antique Early 19th Century European Glass

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Glass, Art Glass

Fenton Persian Medallion Amethyst Carnival Glass Pedestal Bowl
By Fenton Art Glass Company 1
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
oily iridescence over a purple glass ground. The bowl has a moulded FENTON mark to the base
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Glass

Antique Loetz Styled Green & Blue Art Glass & Silver Plated Biscuit Barrel
By Loetz Glass
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique art glass and silver plated biscuit barrel is unsigned, but presumed to have
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Early 20th Century Austrian Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Vintage Seguso Murano Purple Pulegoso Bubble Oval Glass Bowl with Appendages
By Archimede Seguso
Located in North Miami, FL
The gorgeous purple color and shape of this Italian vintage Murano Seguso oval hand blown glass
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Italian Murano Sommerso Glass Dark Purple Round Ashtray
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Ashtrays or Empty pockets Murano smoked glass art, entirely made by hand with the technique of
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Michael Weems Old Fashioned Tumbler Purple Glasses, Set of 6
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a beautiful and sophisticated set of six tumbler glasses by Michael
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Early 2000s North American Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Vittorio Rigattieri Large Purple Irredescent Murano Art Glass Vase Applied Swags
By Vittorio Rigattieri
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Vittorio Rigattieri Large Purple Irredescent Murano Art Glass Vase with applied irredescent swags
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Handcrafted Murano glass Goblet 1970s light purple with accents of pink and gold
Located in Villaverla, IT
Handcrafted Murano glass Goblet 1970s light purple with accents of pink and gold. This exquisite
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Vintage 1970s Italian Baroque Revival Glass

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid Century Vintage Purple Decorative Glass Vase, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage glass in very good condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass

Mid Century Vintage Purple Decorative Glass Vase, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage glass in very good condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Glass

Livio Seguso Murano Purple Red Blue Alexandrite Art Glass Bowl
By Livio Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
, 1970s. Hand blown purple "Alexandrite" glass over red Italian. This stunning Murano glass centerpiece
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Anzolo Fuga for Avem Opalescent Murano Red, Purple Murrine Glass Vase Vintage
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM), Anzolo Fuga
Located in North Miami, FL
This absolutely stunning and rare Italian Murano opalescent glass vase by Anzolo Fuga for Avem has
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Chanel ear clips by Maison Gripoix with large pearls attached, signed 2CC8
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
handmade of pured liquid glass with 17 small leaves in four different colors: purple, mint, yellow and
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate

 Chanel ear clips by Maison Gripoix with large pearls attached, signed 2CC8
 Chanel ear clips by Maison Gripoix with large pearls attached, signed 2CC8
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W 0.32 in D 0.24 in Dm 0.55 in L 0.94 in
Midcentury Vintage Purple Decorative Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful decorative purple glass plate/bowl from Italy. Plate is in good vintage condition, one
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

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Ceramic, Glass

Pate De Verre Pink Drop Earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
earrings. Poured glass in purple , gilded brass Francoise Montague took over the De Saurma jewelry
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2010s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Wayne Husted for Blenko Vintage Rare Purple Glass Vase with Nipple Protrusions
By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted
Located in North Miami, FL
This rare and obscure signed Blenko vase or vessel is a luscious color of light purple. It was
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Pate de Verre Clover Clip Earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
glass in purple , gilded brass Francoise Montague took over the De Saurma jewelry workshop in the late
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2010s French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Mid Century Vintage Purple Big Decorative Glass Vase, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage glass in very good condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Glass

Beautiful Art Glass Vase with Purple Wave Pattern, Signed Vasart, 20th Century
By Vasart
Located in London, GB
A vivid pale green and pink art glass vase with swirling purple wave pattern Of convenient bucket
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20th Century Scottish Glass

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Art Glass

Pink Purple Iridiscent Murano Art Glass Centerpiece with Sterling Silver Base
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand blown pink purple Italian art glass vase with Sterling Silver base Italy, 1950s. This eye
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

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Sterling Silver

Pate De Verre Clover Drop Earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
glass in purple and black ,gilded brass Clip earrings. Francoise Montague took over the De Saurma
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2010s French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Francoise Montague Overlapping Circle Clip Earrings
By Marion Stern
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Yellow and purple handmade glass bead and Swarovski crystal clip earrings from Francoise Montague.
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2010s French Clip-on Earrings

Richard Kerr Multicolor Crystal Flower Clip Earrings
By Richard Kerr
Located in Atlanta, GA
topped with multicolor crystal rhinestones. The crystal stones have purple, green, hot pink, aurora
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Dominique Denaive Paris Gold, Lavender and Yellow Resin Dangle Clip Earrings
By Dominique Denaive
Located in Atlanta, GA
shape in resin with drops and donuts in lovely citrus yellow, light purple lavender, and pearlized gold
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Early 2000s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Gilt Metal

Philippe Ferrandis Galactica Teardrop Clip Earrings
By Philippe Ferrandis
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Clip earrings with purple and red resin. 24-carat gilded brass. Signature on the back Philippe
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2010s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

1980s Emilio Pucci Gem Earrings with Rhinestones
By Fiaschi
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
vintage Pucci earrings made of plexi glass gem stones in Purple and Green with Emerald cut rhinestones
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Vintage 1980s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Massive Glittering Amethyst Crystal Dangling Earrings c 1970
Located in University City, MO
embellished with brilliant purple and pink crystals in various shapes and sizes The top of the clip on
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Clip-on Earrings

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Crystal, Gold Plate

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  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Purple Jade is a stone which gets its color from iron and is very valuable due to its rarity. It is considered the stone of mirth and happiness and is thought to dispel negative feelings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, sapphires can be purple. While sapphires are generally blue, these stones actually come in a wide range of colors. Purple sapphires are some of the rarest sapphires in the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether purple sapphire is real depends on the piece in question. Nature does produce purple sapphires, but they are not as common as other colors like blue and white. An expert appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece contains a genuine gemstone. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of sapphire gemstone jewelry.
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    What a purple sapphire means is largely a matter of individual interpretation. Some people associate the gemstone with wisdom, while others believe it symbolizes spiritual enlightenment. On 1stDibs, shop a range of sapphire jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    The purple crystal found in some geodes is usually amethyst. It is a variety of quartz commonly used to produce fine jewelry, such as rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets. Amethyst is also the birthstone for February. Shop a selection of geodes on 1stDibs.
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    Purple diamonds are real and occur naturally. However, because they typically have a bold overtone of either red or blue, a pure purple diamond is hard to come by in nature.
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    Purple diamonds are exceptionally rare and symbolize spirituality and power. In the past, purple was a color reserved for royalty, causing purple diamonds to carry a meaning of nobility as well. Shop a collection of authentic purple diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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    There are quite a few types of purple gemstones including purple diamonds, purple chalcedony, purple spinel, iolite, purple jade, and purple sapphire. The most popular purple stone, however, is the amethyst.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Yes, natural purple star sapphires are rarer than sapphires of other colors like blue. Natural purple star sapphires come in a variety of hues from light lavender to deep violet. Sapphires can even be colorless, or white, although examples are very rare, since the corundum from which they are formed has to have been untouched by any other element. Non-blue colored sapphires are referred to as “fancy sapphires” and can be pink, purple, orange, yellow or green. Shop a collection of vintage and modern sapphire jewelry from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
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    A purple garnet’s worth depends on the four C's: the carat weight, clarity, cut and color. It ranges from around $400 to $800 per carat, depending on size and quality. You will find a wide range of vintage and antique garnet jewelry on 1stDibs.
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    Colors that go well together, or complementary colors, are those opposite it on the color wheel. Therefore the colors that go best with purple are yellow, orange and green so that they balance eachother out.
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    Murano glass is colorful art glass primarily produced on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy. Artisans produce a variety of Murano glass decorative objects, including vases, lamps, candle holders, figurines, bowls and wine glasses. Shop a selection of Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.