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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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Vintage 1960s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Pearl & Diamond Earrings in Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of natural 51.63-Carat Pearl and 2.45-Carat Diamond Earrings set in Sterling Silver.
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Freshwater Pearl Sterling Silver Disk Earrings
By HSU London
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
​ styling need. Each part of this pair of earring can be separated for wearing the studs individually
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21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

Freshwater Pearl Sterling Silver Disk Earrings
Freshwater Pearl Sterling Silver Disk Earrings
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D 0.52 in Dm 0.79 in
Freshwater Pearl Sterling Silver Disk Earrings
By HSU London
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
​ styling need. Each part of this pair of earring can be separated for wearing the studs individually
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21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

Freshwater Pearl Sterling Silver Disk Earrings
Freshwater Pearl Sterling Silver Disk Earrings
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D 0.52 in Dm 0.79 in
Sterling Silver Short Bar Pearl Earrings
By HSU London
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
​ styling need. Each part of this pair of earring can be separated for wearing the studs individually
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21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Short Bar Pearl Earrings
Sterling Silver Short Bar Pearl Earrings
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H 0.79 in W 0.2 in D 0.48 in
Sterling Silver Short Bar Pearl Earrings
By HSU London
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
​ styling need. Each part of this pair of earring can be separated for wearing the studs individually
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21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Short Bar Pearl Earrings
Sterling Silver Short Bar Pearl Earrings
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H 0.79 in W 0.2 in D 0.48 in
Sterling Silver Short Bar Pearl Earrings
By HSU London
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
​ styling need. Each part of this pair of earring can be separated for wearing the studs individually
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21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Short Bar Pearl Earrings
Sterling Silver Short Bar Pearl Earrings
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H 0.79 in W 0.2 in D 0.48 in
Freshwater Pearl Sterling Silver Curve Earrings
By HSU London
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
highest quality recycle silver and ethical pearl or gemstones.
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21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

Freshwater Pearl Sterling Silver Curve Earrings
Freshwater Pearl Sterling Silver Curve Earrings
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H 1.19 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Freshwater Pearl Sterling Silver Curve Earrings
By HSU London
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
highest quality recycle silver and ethical pearl or gemstones.
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21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

Freshwater Pearl Sterling Silver Curve Earrings
Freshwater Pearl Sterling Silver Curve Earrings
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H 1.19 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Sterling Silver Pearl Chandelier Earcuff Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Sterling silver earcuffs anchoring this half moon crystal with freshwater drop earrings. Exuding
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21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Casey Perez Freshwater Pearl and Sterling Silver Long Linear earrings
By Casey Perez
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Sterling Silver Sterling silver posts and backs Freshwater pearls Measures 3.5” long Handmade in NYC
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2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

Dual tone Natural diamonds pearl sterling silver pearl stud earrings
Located in Delhi, DL
The beautiful elegant natural diamond sterling silver pearl earrings consists of- Diamond type
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2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Judith Jack Sterling Silver Marcasite and Pearl Daisy Earrings
By Judith Jack
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Judith Jack Sterling Silver Marcasite and Pearl Daisy Earrings This is a beautiful pair of
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20th Century Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Marcasite, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Dangle Earrings in Sterling Silver with Akoya Pearls
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
collection with sterling silver spirals, a 20 gauge ear wire and a lustrous, 7-8.5mm Akoya pearl. The
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Dangle Earrings in Sterling Silver with Akoya Pearls
Dangle Earrings in Sterling Silver with Akoya Pearls
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H 2.01 in W 0.79 in D 0.88 in L 2.01 in
Silver and Pearl Balinese Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Silver Balinese handcrafted pearl drop earrings are exquisite pieces of jewelry that combine the
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2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Contemporary Petite Dangle Pearl Earrings in Sterling Silver
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
sterling silver spirals, a 20 gauge ear wire and a lustrous 5.25mm white Akoya pearl. The silver double
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Sterling Silver

Contemporary Petite Dangle Pearl Earrings in Sterling Silver
Contemporary Petite Dangle Pearl Earrings in Sterling Silver
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H 1.54 in W 0.56 in D 0.21 in L 0.63 in
Contemporary Petite Dangle Pearl Earrings in Sterling Silver
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
sterling silver spirals, a 20 gauge ear wire and a lustrous 5.25mm white Akoya pearl. The silver double
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Sterling Silver

Contemporary Petite Dangle Pearl Earrings in Sterling Silver
Contemporary Petite Dangle Pearl Earrings in Sterling Silver
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H 1.54 in W 0.56 in D 0.21 in L 0.63 in
Turquoise Pebble & Pearl Drop Earrings In Sterling Silver
Located in London, GB
Combining natural forms with contemporary design, these sterling silver earrings are adorned with
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Chalcedony Pebble & Pearl Drop Earrings In Sterling Silver
Located in London, GB
Combining natural forms with contemporary design, these sterling silver earrings are adorned with
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Drop Earrings In Sterling Silver With Black Diamonds And Peacock Pearls
By Cristina Cipolli Jewellery
Located in London, Richmond
Drop earrings in polished sterling silver, set with black diamonds pave and bluish peacock pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, Diamond, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Triple Line Pearl Ear cuff Earring
By HSU London
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
suppliers from London to find the highest quality recycle silver and ethical pearl or gemstones.
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21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan More Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Triple Line Pearl Ear cuff Earring
Sterling Silver Triple Line Pearl Ear cuff Earring
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H 0.32 in W 0.32 in D 0.52 in
18k Gold and Sterling Silver Drop Earrings with Labradorite and Freshwater Pearl
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
A striking and versatile pair of earrings handcrafted from 18kt yellow gold and sterling silver
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2010s Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Labradorite, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Branch Pearl Dangle Earrings with Sterling Silver Shepherd’s Hooks
Located in Lexington, KY
This remarkable pair of dangle earrings features sterling silver shepherd’s hook wires and a
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Triple Line Pearl Ear cuff Earring
By HSU London
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
suppliers from London to find the highest quality recycle silver and ethical pearl or gemstones.
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21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan More Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Triple Line Pearl Ear cuff Earring
Sterling Silver Triple Line Pearl Ear cuff Earring
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H 0.32 in W 0.32 in D 0.52 in
New Natural Fresh Water Pearl Sterling Silver Post Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are just gorgeous. The pearls are 12 x 9.1 mm. The earrings themselves are 1.18
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Gold-Plated Short Bar Pearl Earrings
By HSU London
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
​ styling need. Each part of this pair of earring can be separated for wearing the studs individually
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21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

Sterling Silver Gold-Plated Short Bar Pearl Earrings
Sterling Silver Gold-Plated Short Bar Pearl Earrings
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H 0.79 in W 0.2 in D 0.48 in
Freshwater Pearl Malachite Sterling Silver Long Bar Earrings
By HSU London
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
carefully choose ​reliable suppliers from London to find the highest quality recycle silver and ethical
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21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Malachite, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

Freshwater Pearl Malachite Sterling Silver Long Bar Earrings
Freshwater Pearl Malachite Sterling Silver Long Bar Earrings
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W 0.32 in D 0.48 in L 1.42 in
Freshwater Pearl Malachite Sterling Silver Long Bar Earrings
By HSU London
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
carefully choose ​reliable suppliers from London to find the highest quality recycle silver and ethical
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21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Malachite, Sterling Silver

Freshwater Pearl Malachite Sterling Silver Long Bar Earrings
Freshwater Pearl Malachite Sterling Silver Long Bar Earrings
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W 0.32 in D 0.48 in L 1.42 in
Sterling Silver Gold-Plated Short Bar Pearl Earrings
By HSU London
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
London to find the highest quality recycle silver and ethical pearl or gemstones. Each piece is
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21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Gold-Plated Short Bar Pearl Earrings
Sterling Silver Gold-Plated Short Bar Pearl Earrings
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H 0.79 in W 0.2 in D 0.48 in
Pearl Huggie Drop Earrings in Sterling Silver, Huggie Dangle Earrings 925
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
: Sterling Silver Earring Type: Huggie Drop Gemstone: Freshwater Pearl Gemstone Color: Pearl White Pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Gold-Plated Short Bar Pearl Earrings
By HSU London
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
​ styling need. Each part of this pair of earring can be separated for wearing the studs individually
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Gold-Plated Short Bar Pearl Earrings
Sterling Silver Gold-Plated Short Bar Pearl Earrings
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H 0.79 in W 0.2 in D 0.48 in
Sterling Silver Gold-Plated Curve Dropping Pearl Earrings
By HSU London
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
. Detailed with a curve structure with a brushed finish. Curve Dropping Earrings is stylish to be paired
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21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Gold-Plated Curve Dropping Pearl Earrings
Sterling Silver Gold-Plated Curve Dropping Pearl Earrings
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W 0.32 in D 0.24 in L 0.75 in
Pearl and CZ Sterling Silver Statement Drop Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Sensational! Each earring features a solitaire CZ, suspending a Black Rhodium glittering CZ
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1990s Dangle Earrings

Mings Pearl and Leaf Clip on Earrings in Sterling Silver
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: Sterling Silver Earring Measurements: 1" x 0.5
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Freshwater Pearls Open Line Ear cuff Earring
By HSU London
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
suppliers from London to find the highest quality recycle silver and ethical pearl or gemstones.
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21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan More Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Striking CZ Sterling Baroque Pearl Drops Tassel Silver Dangle Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
CZ Sterling Baroque Pearl Drops Triple Strand Tassel Silver Dangle Earrings Fabulous Sterling
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Vintage 1980s Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Certified natural real uncut diamonds sterling silver baroque pearl earrings
Located in Delhi, DL
Stunning Baroque Pearl diamond sterling silver earrings consists of : Main Gemstone- Pearl Type
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2010s Indian Edwardian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver

Green Onyx Pebble & Pearl Drop Earrings In Sterling Silver
Located in London, GB
Combining natural forms with contemporary design, these sterling silver earrings are adorned with
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Grey Agate Pebble & Pearl Drop Earrings In Sterling Silver
Located in London, GB
Combining natural forms with contemporary design, these sterling silver earrings are adorned with
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Agate, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Asymmetrical modern earring sterling silver "Na Linii" with Natural Pearls
By Artem Zakharchenko-Halytskyi
Located in Vilnius, LT
design out of 925 sterling silver with natural pearls, a solid, gracefully sustainable material.
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2010s European Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Ed Levin Pearl Earrings Modernist Midcentury Dangle Drop Sterling Silver
By Ed Levin
Located in New York, NY
Sterling Silver with Pearls set in a black anodized silver disc. The earrings exude the classic early Ed
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20th Century American Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Silver and Pearl Balinese Stud Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Silver and Pearl Balinese stud earrings are another beautiful example of the intricate
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2010s Indonesian Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver Paste and Pearl Long Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco sterling silver paste and faux pearl long drop earrings. Clip back fittings set in 835
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Silver

Vintage Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver and Mabe Pearl Lever Back Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in North Miami, FL
These classic and stunning vintage Tiffany and Co. hallmarked sterling silver and Mabe pearl lever
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Gold-Plated Hoop Baroque Pearl Dropping Earrings
By HSU London
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
reliable suppliers from London to find the highest quality recycle silver and ethical pearl or gemstones.
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21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Rock Crystal Pebble & Pearl Drop Earrings In Sterling Silver
Located in London, GB
Combining natural forms with contemporary design, these sterling silver earrings are adorned with
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Gold-Plated Curve Asymmetry Dropping Pearl Earrings
By HSU London
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
. Detailed with a mix and match asymmetry style. Curve Dropping Earrings is stylish to be paired with any
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Gold-Plated Hoop Baroque Pearl Dropping Earrings
By HSU London
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
reliable suppliers from London to find the highest quality recycle silver and ethical pearl or gemstones.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Gold-Plated Hoop Baroque Pearl Dropping Earrings
Sterling Silver Gold-Plated Hoop Baroque Pearl Dropping Earrings
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H 1.5 in W 0.33 in D 0.87 in
Gate Earrings in Orange Quartz, Mother of Pearl, Sterling Silver
By Dorian Webb
Located in Oakland, CA
wear them proudly with your hair up. Particulars: orange quartz, hand-cut mother of pearl, sterling
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Quartz, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Gold-Plated Baroque Pearl Long Swing Earrings
By HSU London
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
Pearl Long Swing Earring is stylish to fit with any outfit with its simple and chic look. Independent
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21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Baroque Pearl and Sterling Silver Drop Earrings with Yellow Gold French Wires
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These pretty drop earrings feature large, freshwater baroque pearls with gorgeous silvery pink
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Gold-Plated Curve Asymmetry Dropping Pearl Earrings
By HSU London
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
. Detailed with a mix and match asymmetry style. Curve Dropping Earrings is stylish to be paired with any
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21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Gold-Plated Baroque Pearl Long Swing Earrings
By HSU London
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
Pearl Long Swing Earring is stylish to fit with any outfit with its simple and chic look. Independent
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21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Earrings Sterling Silver 6.65 mm 7.2 Grams
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Earrings Sterling Silver 6.65 mm 7.2 Grams M235 These elegant
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1990s Japanese Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Earrings Sterling Silver 5.5 mm 5.1 Grams
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Earrings Sterling Silver 5.5 mm 5.1 Grams M254 These elegant Authentic
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1990s Japanese Stud Earrings

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Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Earrings Sterling Silver 5.75 mm 4.5 Grams
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Earrings Sterling Silver 5.75 mm 4.5 Grams M253 These elegant
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1990s Japanese Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mings 3 Pearl and Leaf Clip on Earrings in Sterling Silver
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: Sterling Silver Earring Measurements: 1" x 0.8
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Company Sterling and Pearl Flower Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Tiffany & Company .925 Sterling Silver Flower Form Earrings, measuring 1 inch in
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1990s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Alex Soldier Pearl Sterling Silver Platinum Textured Drop Clip-on Earrings
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
perfume to preserve color. Metal: 925 sterling silver, deeply plated with white rhodium (noble metal and
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Rhodium, Silver, Sterl...

Alex Soldier Pearl Sterling Silver Platinum Textured Drop Clip-on Earrings
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
perfume to preserve color. Metal: 925 sterling silver, deeply plated with white rhodium (noble metal and
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Rhodium, Silver, Sterl...

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Sterling Silver And Pearl Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of sterling silver and pearl earrings available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Silver, Sterling Silver and Gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 28 vintage versions or 92 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. The designs in our inventory of sterling silver and pearl earrings bearing Contemporary or Revival hallmarks are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Marcello Fontana, Yianni Creations and Lucea New York are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Pearl versions, from our inventory of 96, are particularly popular. There are many round cut, mixed cut and oval cut sterling silver and pearl earrings for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of sterling silver and pearl 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 Sterling Silver And Pearl Earrings?

Prices for sterling silver and pearl earrings start at $65 and top out at $28,000 with these earrings, on average, selling for $488.

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 Sterling Silver And Pearl Earrings
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    Generally, most experts agree that .925 or 925 sterling silver is the best sterling silver for earrings. This variety of sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloy. As a result, it has the cool color and sleek appearance of silver, with another base metal to strengthen it. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of sterling silver earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, sterling silver is okay for earrings. In fact, many people love earrings crafted out of the precious metal. Sterling silver has an appealing cool color and noticeable shine. Plus, the metal is durable, so it can resist scratching when worn frequently. Keep in mind that sterling silver earrings will need regular cleaning and polishing to fight tarnishing. Explore a diverse assortment of sterling silver earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    Yes, sterling silver can be good for earrings. Many people appreciate the appearance of sterling silver due to its cool color. In addition, sterling silver resists wear and tear to help earrings stand the test of time. One thing to keep in mind is that silver can tarnish, so you'll likely need to regularly clean and polish your earrings to keep them looking like new. Shop a variety of sterling silver earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    Yes, it is okay to wear sterling silver earrings. Sterling silver has a cool color that many people find appealing, and the metal is durable enough to resist bending and scratching. One thing to keep in mind is that sterling silver can tarnish over time. You can help keep your earrings looking like new by protecting them from water, chlorine and chemicals found in hair care and beauty products. Cleaning your earrings in accordance with the maker's instructions can also reduce the risk of tarnishing. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of sterling silver earrings.