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Miriam Haskell Mogul Style Pearl Earrings
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Antique silver gilt and faux pearl, mogul style long earrings, by Miriam Haskell. Excellent
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1970s American Retro Style Pearl Earrings

Vintage Etruscan Style Pearl Earring 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Etruscan Pearl Earring. Crrafted in gold plated metal and set with an array of glass faux
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1980s Retro Style Pearl Earrings

Vintage Erwin Pearl Necklace and Earrings Set 1980s
By Erwin Pearl
Located in London, GB
Vintage Erwin Pearl Necklace & Earrings Set 1980s An incredible 1980s bib necklace and statement
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1980s American Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Gold Plate

Victorian Style Pearl Hoop Earrings
Located in Riverdale, NY
Victorian Style 14k gold Pearl Hoop Earrings from the 1950's. These feature clip back fittings with
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1950s American Victorian Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Pearl, 14k Gold

Retro Victorian Style Pearl Hoop Earrings
Victorian Style Pearl Hoop Earrings
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W 0.6 in L 1 in
Victorian Style Pearl Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Style 14k gold Pearl Hoop Earrings from the 1950's. These feature clip back fittings with
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1950s American Victorian Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Pearl, 14k Gold

Retro Victorian Style Pearl Hoop Earrings
Victorian Style Pearl Hoop Earrings
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H 1 in W 0.6 in
Victorian Style Yellow Gold Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Antique style patina enhances these elegant Victorian inspired shield earrings made of fourteen
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1960s American Victorian Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Style Emerald Amethyst Pearl Yellow Gold Stud Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Emeralds. These Earrings have 1.50 Carats of Amethysts. These Earrings have also Pearls. All our Earrings
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Yel...

14kt Mabe' Pearl Button Style Clip On Earrings
Located in Towson, MD
14kt yellow gold Mabe' Pearl button style clip on earrings. The earrings measure 5/8" diameter
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1980s Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Style Garland Ribbon Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch Pin Pendant and Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
1970s Victorian style seed pearl garland ribbon design brooch with cultured pearl drop. The back
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Late 20th Century Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Amethyst Pearl Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
also Pearls and Amethyst. These Earrings are available also with Green Flowers made of Agate or White
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshw...

Art Nouveau Style White Diamonds Emerald Pearl Yellow Gold Stud Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Pearls. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can change the closure and make any of our
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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White Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl...

Pearls Earrings Yellow Gold, 1970
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Pearls Earrings Yellow Gold, 1970. Fine Pearls Earrings are a truly classic item perfect for
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1970s Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Pearl, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond and Pearl Drop Earrings Set in Platinum
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of vintage Art Deco style pearl and diamond drop earrings set in platinum. Each
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1950s British Art Deco Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco Style 1.00 Carat Emerald Pearl Yellow Gold Dangle Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
of Emeralds. These Earrings have Pearls. With these earrings, Luigi Ferrara wanted to pay homage to
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Ruby Pearl Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of Rubies. These Earrings have also Pearls. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl...

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Amethyst Pearl Yellow Gold Stud Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have also Pearls and Amethyst. These Earrings are
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Amethys...

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Rock Crystal Pearl Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have also Pearls and Rock Crystal. These Earrings
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Rock Cr...

Art Nouveau Style Emerald Ruby White Diamond Pearl Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
cultured pearls. They have also 0.15 Carats of White Diamonds. With these earrings, Luigi Ferrara wanted
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl...

Pearl, Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Renaissance Style Earrings
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Two 8.5mm AAA round Akoya Pearl studs with tiny rubies crown this Renaissance style fourteen karat
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1980s Italian Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Micro Pearls 0.70 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold Drop Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Rubies. These Earrings have also Micro Pearls. These Earrings are available also with Emeralds or Blue
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Micro Pearls 0.25 Carat Emerald Yellow Gold Drop Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Emeralds. These Earrings have also Micro Pearls. These Earrings are available also with Rubies or Blue
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Micro Pearls 1.00 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold Drop Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Rubies. These Earrings have also Micro Pearls. These Earrings are available also with Emeralds or Blue
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Ruby, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Art Deco Style Micro Pearls 0.30 Carat Rubies Yellow Gold Drop Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Rubies. These Earrings have also Micro Pearls. These Earrings are available also with Emeralds or Blue
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow ...

Art Deco Style Micro Pearls 1.00 Carat Emerald Yellow Gold Drop Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Emeralds. These Earrings have also Micro Pearls. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Freshwater Pearl, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Micro Pearls 0.70 Carat Emerald Yellow Gold Drop Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
of Emeralds. These Earrings have also Micro Pearls. These Earrings are available also with Rubies or
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Style 0.40 Carat White Diamond Agate Pearl Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have also Pearls and Agate. These Earrings are
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, ...

1960s Sterling Silver Pearl Hoop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your style with the 1960s Sterling Silver Pearl Hoop Earrings, a classic pair of crescent
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1960s Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Pearl, Sterling Silver

Golden earrings with emeralds and pearls
Located in Chorzów, PL
Gold earrings with emeralds and pearls. Made of 0.750 yellow gold and 2 oval cabochon-cut emeralds
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1950s Swedish Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Pearl, Emerald, 18k Gold

Golden earrings with emeralds and pearls
Golden earrings with emeralds and pearls
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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in L 0.4 in
Art Deco Style Baroque Pearls Gold Diamonds Ruby Black Onix Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these Classic Art Deco Style Earrings we have 2 round black onyx buttons with small round rubies
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1990s Thai Art Deco Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Goossens chandelier pearls earrings
By Goossens Paris
Located in PARIS, FR
nine lines of those white pearls. Feminine and delicate, those chandelier-style earrings are made of 24
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1980s French Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Pearl, Bronze

Goossens chandelier pearls earrings
Goossens chandelier pearls earrings
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H 3.75 in W 1.66 in
Art Deco Style Jade Pearls Ruby Gold Diamonds Black Enamel Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Art Deco earrings with 2 fresh water pearls and round rubies cabochon in the center, middle parts
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1980s Thai Art Deco Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Style 10 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Drop Earrings with Black Enamel Accents
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Petite with a lot of punch, this adorable pair of antique style 10 Karat yellow gold earrings are
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1950s American Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Laura Vogel Pearl Silver Flower Dangle Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
out earrings with a vintage touch! Style these with a Vivienne Westwood pearl necklace, a silver
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1970s Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Pearl, Silver

18 Karat Gold Mabe Pearl Earrings
Located in Brisbane, QLD
yellow gold in a woven wreath style, which centres on a single cabochon mabe pearl. Each earring is a
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Late 20th Century Modern Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Mabe Pearl Earrings
18 Karat Gold Mabe Pearl Earrings
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Dm 0.87 in
Edouard Rambaud Large Clip Style Baroque Pearl Dangle Earrings, 1970s
By Edouard Rambaud
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned, vintage Edouard Rambaud large clip style Baroque pearl dangle earrings, circa
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1970s French Baroque Retro Style Pearl Earrings

Vintage EP Matte Gold Hammered Hoops Circa 1980s
By Erwin Pearl
Located in New York, NY
round piece so always moving forward. These hoops will always be in style. So chic. Clip On. You don't
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1980s American Modern Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Mixed Metal

Vintage EP Matte Gold Hammered Hoops Circa 1980s
Vintage EP Matte Gold Hammered Hoops Circa 1980s
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H 2.75 in W 1.75 in D 0.25 in Dm 1.75 in L 2.75 in
Vintage 18ct Gold 1940s Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Pearl Earrings 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1940s These elegant drop earrings are a true
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Mid-20th Century European Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18ct Gold 1940s Pearl Drop Earrings
Vintage 18ct Gold 1940s Pearl Drop Earrings
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Dm 0.27 in L 1.11 in
Art Deco Style Handcrafted Cultured Pearl Yellow Gold Drop Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Cultured Pearls. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can change the closure and make any of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Style Emerald Pearl Yellow Gold Lever-Back "Cluster" Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Emeralds. These Earrings have also Pearls. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can change
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Oriental Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Whiting & Davis Pearl w/Mesh Drop Earrings
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of Whiting & Davis pearl and mesh drop earrings. These Art Deco style gold-tone clip
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1980s American Art Deco Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Pearl, Gold Plate

Whiting & Davis Pearl w/Mesh Drop Earrings
Whiting & Davis Pearl w/Mesh Drop Earrings
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H 3.25 in W 1.125 in D 0.88 in
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Peridot Pearl Enamel Yellow Gold "Frog" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Pearls. These Earrings have Green and Blue Enamel. These Earrings are available also in 9K, 14K or 18K
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Peridot, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond...

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Peridot Pearl Enamel Yellow Gold "Frog" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Pearls. These Earrings have Green and Blue Enamel. These Earrings are available also in 9K, 14K or 18K
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot...

Vintage 'Diana' Style Twist Pearl Droplet Earrings 1990s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Vintage Diana Pearl Twist Earrings. Entitled 'Diana' as they are reminiscent of the style of
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1990s Retro Style Pearl Earrings

Angela Cummings Earrings Inlaid 18k Gold Lapis Pearl
By Angela Cummings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
ITEM DETAILS: A pair of vintage earrings by Angela Cummings. Made of 18k gold, with pearl inlay and
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1980s Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Pearl, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

1960s Vintage Flower Pearl Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Vintage elegant and chic Flower Pearl earrings A classic 1960s look that is timeless, the earrings
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Pearl, Silver

Vintage Art Deco Style Crystal & Pearl Earrings 1950s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A gorgeous pair of Vintage Art Deco Crystal Earrings, most likely French. Crafted in silver tone
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1950s Retro Style Pearl Earrings

1980s Iridescent Pearl Rhinestone Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pearl Rhinestone Earrings. These earrings are perfect for those who appreciate vintage style with a
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1980s Retro Style Pearl Earrings

Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl Stud Earrings, 18k Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Endless style possibilities await you with this chic pair of pearl earrings! Composed of glowing
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Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Pearl, Yellow Gold

1960s Pearl and Diamond White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and impressive pearl and diamond drop earrings have been crafted in 18k white gold. Each earring
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1960s Unknown Retro Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

1960s Pearl and Diamond White Gold Drop Earrings
1960s Pearl and Diamond White Gold Drop Earrings
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W 0.59 in L 1.77 in
Vintage Estate Platinum, Diamond and South Sea Pearl Art Deco Style Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These elegant earrings are designed in an art deco style using the combination of rectangular
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1950s Unknown Art Deco Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Diamond, Platinum

Cartier South Sea Pearl Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
materials, these earrings exude luxury and style. The lustrous South Sea pearls are complemented by over two
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1990s French Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Flowers Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Earrings have also Handcut Mother of Pearl. These Earrings are also available in different shape, stones
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Akoya Pearl Stud Earrings, 14k Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information: Genuine Akoya Pearls Color: White Diameter
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Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Pearl, White Gold

Art Deco Style Marcasite Mother of Pearl Sterling Silver Brooch Earrings Suite
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Finely made Art Deco style round button disc earrings with 2 mother of pearl sections divided by
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Marcasite, Sterling Silver

Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Stud Earrings, 14k Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information: Genuine Cultured Pearls Size: 5.8mm Style
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Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold

.30 Carat Ruby Pearl Yellow Gold Enamel Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's cultured pearl, ruby and white enamel dangle earrings. Crescent style white enamel and 14k
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Mid-20th Century Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Peter Brams Pearl 14k Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Vintage Peter Brams Pearl 14k Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings. Featuring two cream pearls
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1990s Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Pearl 5.15ct Diamond 18k White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, fine and impressive vintage pearl earrings have been crafted in 18k white gold. Each oval shaped
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1980s French Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Vintage Pearl 5.15ct Diamond 18k White Gold Stud Earrings
Vintage Pearl 5.15ct Diamond 18k White Gold Stud Earrings
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H 0.6 in W 0.83 in L 1.01 in
Romantic Vintage Filigree Pearl Drop Earrings in Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Romantic Vintage Filigree Pearl Drop Earrings in Yellow Gold Introducing our exquisite vintage
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Late 20th Century Modern Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Freshwater Baroque Pearl Dangle Earrings, 14k Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Dyed Style: Dangle Fastening Type: Fishhook Closures Features: Two pearls on each earring are
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Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Style Pearl Earrings

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Pearl, Yellow Gold

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Retro Style Pearl Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of retro style pearl earrings available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 20th Century to those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of retro style pearl earrings to choose from, but Art Nouveau and Art Deco retro style pearl earrings are of considerable interest. Luigi Ferrara, Tutti Frutti Jewellery and Edouard Rambaud each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Browse our collection of 76 Pearl versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for brilliant cut retro style pearl earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and bead alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of retro style pearl earrings, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Retro Style Pearl Earrings?

On average, retro style pearl earrings at 1stDibs sell for $965, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $195,000 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 Retro Style Pearl Earrings
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    How you style pearl earrings is up to you. One of the biggest benefits of pearl earrings is that they can complement almost anything. Wear them with jeans and a casual sweater for a weekend hangout or with a little black dress for a night on the town. They can also put a sophisticated finishing touch on workwear like suits. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of pearl earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    No, pearl earrings are not out of style. Although trends are subject to seasonal change, pearls have remained popular for a very long time. Wearing pearls dates back to at least 420 B.C., with jewelry discovered in the sarcophagus of Persian royalty. Contemporary designers now experiment with unusual shapes, colors and treatments, pushing pearl jewelry beyond the traditional strand of perfect white spheres. As a result, you can find pearl earrings that are timeless, as well as looks that are in line with the latest trends. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of pearl earrings.