The Biggest Earrings In The World
De Grisogono French Made Convertible Drop Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Miami, FL
it sold the world's biggest-ever emerald cut diamond offered at auction. The 163.41-carat D Flawless
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,738 Sale Price / set
25% Off
H 1.06 in W 1.02 in L 3.11 in
Large Chandelier Byzantine Coin Earrings with Diamonds, 24k Gold and Silver
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
Fair. These shows are deemed to be the biggest jewellery encounters in the world.
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2010s Turkish Byzantine Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
$1,625 / item
W 0.75 in L 2.5 in
Diamond 24K Gold Chandelier Byzantine Coin Earrings by Kurtulan Jewellery
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
Diamond 24K Gold-fused on Sterling Silver Chandelier Byzantine Coin Earrings by Kurtulan Jewellery
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2010s Turkish Byzantine Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold,...
$1,325 / item
W 0.3 in L 2 in
0.08 Carat Diamond, 24K Yellow Gold Classic Kurtulan Earrings, by Kurtulan
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
Jewellers International Fair. These shows are deemed to be the biggest jewellery encounters in the world
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
$631 Sale Price
20% Off
W 1.5 in L 1 in
Kieselstein Cord 1983 Sculptural Dangle Drop Earrings Brushed 18Kt Yellow Gold
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in Miami, FL
Dangle drops ear clips designed by Kieselstein Cord.
This pair of magnificent earrings is one of
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Dangle Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,338 Sale Price / set
25% Off
W 0.43 in D 0.43 in L 3.15 in
Pearl Earrings with Diamond Detail 24 Karat Solid Yellow Gold by Kurtulan
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
biggest jewellery encounters in the world.
GOLDFUSING TECHNOLOGY by KURTULAN, Istanbul, Turkey:The 24k
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Byzantine Coin Surface Post Earrings 24K Gold w/ Diamonds by Kurtulan Jewellery
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
0.08 Carat Diamonds, Byzantine Coin Surface Post Earrings with Diamonds by Kurtulan Jewellery of
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
$523 Sale Price
20% Off
W 1.5 in L 1 in
Vefk Post Earrings with Byzantine Coin Fragments and Diamonds 24kt Gold & Silver
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
are deemed to be the biggest jewellery encounters in the world.
GOLDFUSING TECHNOLOGY by KURTULAN
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
$389
W 25 in L 1.25 in
Large Classic Flower Earrings with Diamonds 24 Karat Gold and Silver by Kurtulan
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
biggest jewellery encounters in the world.
GOLDFUSING TECHNOLOGY by KURTULAN, Istanbul, Turkey:The 24k
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
$489
W 0.67 in L 0.67 in
Small Classic Flower Earrings with Diamonds 24 Karat Gold and Silver by Kurtulan
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
Small Flower Earrings with Diamonds, 24kt Gold and Silver, Size small, 0.35, Diamonds: 0.02ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
$289
W 0.38 in L 0.38 in
Gold Hoop Earrings with Diamonds 24 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver by Kurtulan
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
the biggest jewellery encounters in the world.
GOLDFUSING TECHNOLOGY by KURTULAN, Istanbul
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Chanel Matelassé CC Logo Earrings Rare 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
contains pieces from some of the world’s biggest couture houses, Jennifer Gibson Jewellery is an
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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Vintage Chanel CC Logo Nautical Inspired Earrings 1990
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
beautiful collection contains pieces from some of the world’s biggest couture houses, Jennifer Gibson
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1990s Clip-on Earrings
Vintage Chanel CC Cut Out Logo Earrings 1991
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
beautiful collection contains pieces from some of the world’s biggest couture houses, Jennifer Gibson
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1990s Clip-on Earrings
Vintage Chanel Sunburst CC Logo Earrings 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
beautiful collection contains pieces from some of the world’s biggest couture houses, Jennifer Gibson
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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Vintage Chanel CC Logo Nest Earrings 1994
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Pair of Vintage Chanel CC Nest Earrings. Centring on the iconic mid century design by Coco Chanel
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1990s Clip-on Earrings
Vintage Chanel Glass Nautical Design Logo Earrings 1997
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
collection contains pieces from some of the world’s biggest couture houses, Jennifer Gibson Jewellery is an
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1990s Clip-on Earrings
Vintage Chanel Lucky Shamrock CC Logo Earrings 2004
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
beautiful collection contains pieces from some of the world’s biggest couture houses, Jennifer Gibson
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Early 2000s Clip-on Earrings
Vintage Ugo Correani Crystal Statement Key Earrings 1980s
By Ugo Correani
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An incredible pair of vintage Ugo Correani key earrings. Featuring a whimsical key design set with
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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Vintage French Emerald, Diamond and Gold Clip-on Earrings by André Vassort
By Andre Vassort
Located in London, GB
A pair of French, vintage emerald, diamond and gold earrings by André Vassort, each set with two
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
$27,556
W 0.79 in L 1.05 in
Australian Boulder Rainbow Oval Doublet Opal Studs Diamonds Solid 24k Gold
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
are deemed to be the biggest jewellery encounters in the world.
GOLDFUSING TECHNOLOGY by KURTULAN
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2010s Turkish Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vikki Carr Necklace Earrings Worn To George Bush State Dinner White House Ciner
By Ciner NY
Located in New York, NY
Vikki Carr and George Bush State Dinner White House worn Ciner Necklace and Earrings. Indulge in a
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20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Vintage Fred Paris Necklace Earrings Set 18k Gold Diamond French Estate Jewelry
By Fred Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
consists of a necklace and a pair of clip-on earrings. The vintage Fred necklace comprises a flexible
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Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$33,500 / set
D 0.8 in
Vikki Carr Estate V Initial Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Certificate Authenticity
Located in New York, NY
For the last six decades, Vikki Carr has been one of the world’s foremost classic entertainers. She
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Girl with a Pearl - 21 Cent., Contemporary, Pigment Print, Dutch Masters
By Ger Doornink
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
eye for design and close links to the world of fashion is evident, along with his fascination with the
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Prints
Materials
Archival Paper, Etching
$1,165
H 34.26 in W 27.56 in
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Cober 11 x 0.025 ct. Brilliant-cut Diamonds Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
These are 14 Carat yellow gold earrings, the biggest in our collection. the diameter is 19,5 mm
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2010s Dutch Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Archaeological Urartian Sphynx Post Earrings with Diamonds by Kurtulan
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
. These shows are deemed to be the biggest jewellery encounters in the world.
GOLDFUSING TECHNOLOGY by
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Bright Rainbow Oval Opal Doublet Stud Earrings Diamonds Solid 24K by Kurtulan
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
Jewellers International Fair. These shows are deemed to be the biggest jewellery encounters in the world
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2010s Turkish Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold
Pomellato Bahia 18 Karat Pink Gold Earrings with Amethyst and Tsavorites
By Pomellato
Located in Bilbao, ES
than 120 countries around the world today.
The notoriety of Pomellato is recognized even by the biggest
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Monies Turquoise Shell Clip Earrings
By Monies
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
world’s biggest fashion houses. Today, we are working entirely on creating and designing the brand, Monies.
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2010s Danish Clip-on Earrings
Dragonfly Hoop Earrings with Diamonds 24 Kt Yellow Gold and Silver by Kurtulan
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
the biggest jewellery encounters in the world.
GOLDFUSING TECHNOLOGY by KURTULAN, Istanbul
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Long Oval Doublet 9.26ct Opal Post Earrings with Diamonds 24kt Solid Yellow Gold
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
are deemed to be the biggest jewellery encounters in the world.
GOLDFUSING TECHNOLOGY by KURTULAN
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Chanel Pearl Logo Earrings 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
beautiful collection contains pieces from some of the world’s biggest couture houses, Jennifer Gibson
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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Monies One-of-a-Kind Agate and Ebony Clip Earrings
By Monies
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
these years we have designed and produced unique collections for some of the world’s biggest fashion
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2010s Danish Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Agate
Chopard Happy Dreams 18 Karat Rose Gold and Diamonds Earpendants
By Chopard
Located in Zurich, CH
soft fluffiness of clouds and the fanciful world of reveries.
These earrings have been recently
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Alexander the Great 336 BC Rare Gold Stater in 18 Kt Yellow Gold Mounting Frame
Located in Miami, FL
reached India. By age 30 he created one of the biggest empires in the ancient world, reaching from Greece
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Classical Greek More Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond 24K Gold Chandelier Byzantine Coin Earrings by Kurtulan Jewellery
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
biggest jewellery encounters in the world.
GOLDFUSING TECHNOLOGY by KURTULAN, Istanbul, Turkey:The 24k
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Diamond 24K Gold Chandelier Byzantine Coin Earrings by Kurtulan Jewellery
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
biggest jewellery encounters in the world.
GOLDFUSING TECHNOLOGY by KURTULAN, Istanbul, Turkey:The 24k
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Diamond 24K Gold Chandelier Byzantine Coin Earrings by Kurtulan Jewellery
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
the biggest jewellery encounters in the world.
GOLDFUSING TECHNOLOGY by KURTULAN, Istanbul
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Large Chandelier Byzantine Coin Earrings with Diamonds, 24k Gold and Silver
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
Diamond 24K Gold-fused on Sterling Silver Chandelier Byzantine Coin Earrings by Kurtulan Jewellery
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Bright Rainbow Opal Stud Earrings with Diamonds, Solid 24K by Kurtulan
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
. These shows are deemed to be the biggest jewellery encounters in the world.
GOLDFUSING TECHNOLOGY by
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2010s Turkish Baroque Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, 24k Gold
Large Chandelier Earrings with Byzantine Coin Fragment Discs and Diamonds, by Ku
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
are deemed to be the biggest jewellery encounters in the world.
GOLDFUSING TECHNOLOGY by KURTULAN
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mother of Pearl Earring Carved Crane Bird Motif 24K Gold-Fused Silver & Diamonds
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
are deemed to be the biggest jewellery encounters in the world.
GOLDFUSING TECHNOLOGY by KURTULAN
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Baroque Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 24k Gold, Silver
Alexander the Great 336 BC Rare Gold Stater Coin Mount in 18kt Yellow Gold Frame
Located in Miami, FL
Greeks world. This is a genuine and authentic Gold Stater, struck in the kingdom of Macedonia during the
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
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46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold.
The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian Pinchbeck Chandelier Torpedo Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
These long beautifully granulated chandelier earrings from 1790 are set with amethysts and were made in the United Kingdom. They are completely original other than the shepherd hooks...
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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Pinchbeck
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Panthere Tie Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Panthere Head Tie Pin Brooch.
Head measures: 14mm
Pin Length: 60mmCartier 18K Yellow Gold Panthere Head Tie Pin Brooch.
Head measures: 14mm
Pin Length: 60mm
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20th Century French Modern Brooches
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
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1990s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Hummingbird Earings Studs with Rubies, Bird Stud Earrings with Gems
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Hummingbird Stud Earrings with colored gemstone. Bird earrings. Pear ruby earrings. Hummingbird earrings. Red bird earrings. Tropic bird earrings.
We also have matching design penda...
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2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings
Materials
Ruby, 14k Gold
$520 Sale Price / item
35% Off
H 0.63 in L 0.47 in
Heart garnet Eternity Ring in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ring with heart natural garnets. Heart garnet eternity ring band. Valentines gift jewelry. Full circle of hearts. January birthstone ring. Heart Garnet gold ring. Love ring....
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2010s Turkish Modern Bridal Rings
Materials
Garnet, 14k Gold
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Clustered Emeralds and Diamond Cocktail Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your creativity.
Designed with emeralds and diamonds that makes it a perfect fit to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$808 Sale Price / item
23% Off
Belle Époque Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque diamond tiara, to the centre three diamond-set clusters with diamond-set foliate decorations and one large diamond-set cluster on each side, all within a waved frame o...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
14K Gold Cocktail Ring, Art Deco Style 13 Ct. Emerald and Moissanite Stone
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
Art Deco Style 13 Ct. Emerald and Diamond Stone 14K Gold Cocktail Ring
This ring was made with quality materials and excellent handwork. I guarantee the quality assurance of my hand...
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2010s Turkish Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Galaxy Confetti Diamond Cigar Band, 8.4mm in 14 Karat Yellow Gold, 1 Carat
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This stunning Galaxy satin finished 14k yellow gold flush set cigar band dripping with diamonds is from our Confetti Collection. The cigar band shape and the creative setting of the ...
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2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$3,430 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Rare Heavy 24 Karat Yellow Gold Ancient Lion Face Replica Coin Pendant Charm
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Rarest of all the golds, 24 karat gold is valued by all discerning investors. With it's unmistakable warm yellow color & hammered finish this noble pendant / charm features the Prote...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,020
W 0.71 in L 0.43 in
Angela Cummings 1984 Checkerboard Earrings in 18kt Gold Black Jade & White Nacre
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
Checkerboard Earrings designed by Angela Cummings.
Beautiful vintage squared pieces, created by Angela Cummings in New York, back in the 1984 This pair of earrings are very rare and...
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Jade, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,985 / set
W 0.91 in L 0.91 in
Paul Morelli Convertible Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold with 3.12 Cts in VS Diamonds
By Paul Morelli
Located in Miami, FL
Convertible Earrings designed by Paul Morelli.
Beautiful pieces, created in the Philadelphia United States at the jewelry atelier of Paul Morelli. These gorgeous pair of earrings ha...
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,437 Sale Price
25% Off
W 0.85 in L 1.02 in
A Pair of Rare Late Georgian Diamond Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of late Georgian open-work diamond drop earrings, set with three graduating old brilliant-cut diamonds, the principal pear shaped diamonds weighing approximately 3.5 carats th...
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 7.02 Carat Natural Blue Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the museum vault at Emilio Jewelry New York,
One of the rarest and only diamonds of its size and color. Please inquire for details.
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Blue Diamond
Hermès Birkin 35 Alligator Matte Bleu de Malte Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Birkin 35 in bleu de malte and matte alligator leather with palladium hardware. The bag is unworn but has a small scratch on one foot and a small sign on the inside bottom. Co...
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
$85,714
H 10.83 in W 13.78 in D 7.09 in
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The Biggest Earrings In The World For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact the biggest earrings in the world you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 24k gold and silver. Find an antique version now, or shop for 3 vintage or 7 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a the biggest earrings in the world from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A the biggest earrings in the world from Kurtulan, de GRISOGONO and Ugo Correani — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A the biggest earrings in the world of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 5, is particularly popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and square cut versions for sale. When shopping for a the biggest earrings in the world, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.
How Much is a The Biggest Earrings In The World?
Prices for a the biggest earrings in the world can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $388 and can go as high as $13,890, while this accessory, on average, fetches $995.
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 The Biggest Earrings In The World
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023The biggest hoop earring size varies from maker to maker. Some cut off sizing at 40 millimeters, which is about the size of a ping pong ball. Others offer hoops up to 50 millimeters (golf ball-sized), 60 millimeters (billiard ball-sized) or 70 millimeters (baseball-sized). On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of hoop earrings.
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