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Van Cleef Arpels Butterfly Earrings

Van cleef & Arpels "Butterfly" Diamond Necklace & Earrings Suit
Van cleef & Arpels "Butterfly" Diamond Necklace & Earrings Suit

Van cleef & Arpels "Butterfly" Diamond Necklace & Earrings Suit

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels diamond "Butterfly" earrings and necklace suite.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Earrings Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly rose gold diamonds
Earrings Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly rose gold diamonds

Earrings Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly rose gold diamonds

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Berlin, DE

Van Cleef & Arpels "Two Butterfly" Earrings – Full Set with Box & Papers Presenting a stunning pair of Van Cleef & Arpels earrings from the iconic "Two Butterfly" collection.

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21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Single 18k Gold Pink Sapphire Butterfly Earring
Van Cleef & Arpels Single 18k Gold Pink Sapphire Butterfly Earring

Van Cleef & Arpels Single 18k Gold Pink Sapphire Butterfly Earring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Single verified authentic Van Cleef and Arpels Butterfly Earring. Earring has 34 round pink sapphires, and one marquise cut diamond set in 18k rose gold.

Category

2010s French Romantic Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Earrings in 18K Gold Round Marquise-Cut Diamond
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Earrings in 18K Gold Round Marquise-Cut Diamond

Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Earrings in 18K Gold Round Marquise-Cut Diamond

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Aventura, FL

Details: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: VCARB82900 Style: Two Butterfly Earrings Diamond Style: Round and Marquise Cut Diamond Diamond: 70 stones, 1.67 carats Diamond Quality Grade...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Rose Gold Hammered Single Motif Stud Earrings In Stock
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Rose Gold Hammered Single Motif Stud Earrings In Stock

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Rose Gold Hammered Single Motif Stud Earrings In Stock

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Rose Gold Hammered Single Motif Stud Earrings Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Style: Single Motif Stud Earrings Material: Rose Gold Design Details: Si...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Original Parisian Vintage Jewelry Design Art by Van Cleef & Boucheron Designer
Original Parisian Vintage Jewelry Design Art by Van Cleef & Boucheron Designer

Original Parisian Vintage Jewelry Design Art by Van Cleef & Boucheron Designer

By Paul Touzet

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

His talent and dedication quickly set him apart, and by November 17, 1944, he had officially registered his business, soon after obtaining his hallmark—a distinctive "P.A.T. / a bicy...

Category

Mid-20th Century French School Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil

Crown Trifari 1950s Crystals Butterfly Dress Clip Vivid Double Oval Beads Brooch
Crown Trifari 1950s Crystals Butterfly Dress Clip Vivid Double Oval Beads Brooch

Crown Trifari 1950s Crystals Butterfly Dress Clip Vivid Double Oval Beads Brooch

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in Wokingham, England

Crown Trifari created some of the most desirable costume jewellery of the twentieth century, many of its designers having trained and designed at Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier. ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Recent Sales

Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Diamond White Gold Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Diamond White Gold Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Diamond White Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Surfside, FL

Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly earrings, rhodium plated 18K white gold, round and marquise-cut diamonds; diamond quality DEF, IF to VVS.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond & Yellow Sapphire Butterfly Earrings, Cert & Box
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond & Yellow Sapphire Butterfly Earrings, Cert & Box

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond & Yellow Sapphire Butterfly Earrings, Cert & Box

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

About the Item: Two butterfly earrings, one butterfly motif in pavé round diamonds with a marquise-shaped diamond center and the other in pavé round yellow sapphires with a marquise...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Sapphire Diamond Butterfly Earrings.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold, White Gold 0.99 ct Diamond and Sapphire
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold, White Gold 0.99 ct Diamond and Sapphire

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold, White Gold 0.99 ct Diamond and Sapphire

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

Dissimilar colors make these Van Cleef & Arpels butterfly earrings truly captivating to behold.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

Here we have an exquisite pair of cluster earrings from the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Flying Butterfly Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Flying Butterfly Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Flying Butterfly Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

The Flying Butterfly collection by Van Cleef & Arpels pays tribute to the loveliness and charm of the gentle creature.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Fauna Butterfly Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Fauna Butterfly Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Fauna Butterfly Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A pair of 18k white gold and diamond butterfly earrings by Van cleef & Arpels from the Fauna collection.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Diamond Gold Butterfly Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Diamond Gold Butterfly Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Diamond Gold Butterfly Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 2012 Van Cleef and Arpels France, 18k yellow Gold Butterfly earrings, measuring 1 3/4 inch in length, set with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 1.20 carat and Fine Yellow ...

Category

2010s French Dangle Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Butterfly Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Butterfly Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Butterfly Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Simpsonville, SC

Introducing the Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Butterfly Earrings, a mesmerizing embodiment of elegance and delicate craftsmanship.

Category

Late 20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Diamond Stud Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Diamond Stud Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Diamond Stud Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Greenwich, CT

Two Butterfly earrings, 18K white gold, round and marquise-cut diamonds; diamond quality DEF, IF to VVS. REFERENCE: VCARB82900 STONE: Diamond: 70 stones, 1.67 carats CLASP: Clip back...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Turquoise and Diamond Gold Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Turquoise and Diamond Gold Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Turquoise and Diamond Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a pair of handmade Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly earrings. Butterflies are beloved and represent new beginnings and hope.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold

VAN CLEEF AND ARPELS Lucky Alhambra Tigers Eye Butterfly Earring
VAN CLEEF AND ARPELS Lucky Alhambra Tigers Eye Butterfly Earring

VAN CLEEF AND ARPELS Lucky Alhambra Tigers Eye Butterfly Earring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra Tiger Eye Butterfly Earrings 18K Yellow Gold Tigers Eye in the shape of a butterfly.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Diamond Yellow Sapphire Gold Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Diamond Yellow Sapphire Gold Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Diamond Yellow Sapphire Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow And White Gold Two Butterfly Diamond And Yellow Sapphire Earringsby Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Butterfly Yellow Sapphire Diamond Gold Earrings
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Butterfly Yellow Sapphire Diamond Gold Earrings

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Butterfly Yellow Sapphire Diamond Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

These exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels earrings feature a classic butterfly design with one earring crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with yellow sapphire gemstones weighing an estimate...

Category

2010s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Sapphire Pearl Butterfly Dangle Clip Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Sapphire Pearl Butterfly Dangle Clip Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Sapphire Pearl Butterfly Dangle Clip Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Stunning dangle earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, diamond butterfly tops sparkle with 1.84 carat total weight of diamonds.

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Butterfly Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Butterfly Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Butterfly Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and yellow sapphire butterfly earrings crafted in 18 karat white and yellow gold.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Butterfly Stud Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Butterfly Stud Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Butterfly Stud Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Simpsonville, SC

Embodying the quintessential elegance of Van Cleef & Arpels, these exquisite Ruby Diamond Butterfly Stud Earrings are a testament to the maison's impeccable craftsmanship and artisti...

Category

Late 20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Lapis Lazuli Butterfly Fauna Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Lapis Lazuli Butterfly Fauna Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Lapis Lazuli Butterfly Fauna Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A beautiful pair of 18k yellow gold earrings from the Two Butterfly Fauna collection by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels  Flying Beauties Diamonds and Tsavorite Butterfly Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels  Flying Beauties Diamonds and Tsavorite Butterfly Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Flying Beauties Diamonds and Tsavorite Butterfly Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Two Butterfly' earrings crafted in 18 karat yellow and white gold combine color and asymmetry in a dazzling way.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Tsavorite Yellow & White Gold Butterfly Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Tsavorite Yellow & White Gold Butterfly Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Tsavorite Yellow & White Gold Butterfly Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

These magnificent Van Cleef & Arpels clip-on earrings feature an elegant butterfly design with one earring crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with green tsavorite stones weighing an ...

Category

2010s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Butterfly Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Butterfly Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Butterfly Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Simpsonville, SC

Introducing the exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Butterfly Earrings, a mesmerizing testament to timeless elegance and sophistication.

Category

Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Diamond Mother of Pearl Rose Gold Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Diamond Mother of Pearl Rose Gold Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Diamond Mother of Pearl Rose Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Rose Gold Two Butterfly Diamond And Mother Of Pearl Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Diamond Mother of Pearl Rose Gold Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Diamond Mother of Pearl Rose Gold Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Diamond Mother of Pearl Rose Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Rose Gold Two Butterfly Diamond And Mother Of Pearl Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Diamond Sapphire Earrings 18K White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Diamond Sapphire Earrings 18K White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Diamond Sapphire Earrings 18K White Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Fairfield, CT

Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Diamond Sapphire Earrings 18K White Gold These butterfly earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels are made in 18k gold and feature a butterfly motif set with ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Sapphire and 18 Karat Gold Butterfly Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Sapphire and 18 Karat Gold Butterfly Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Sapphire and 18 Karat Gold Butterfly Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York City, NY

Fine diamond, blue sapphire and 18K yellow gold earrings resembling "butterflies" by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels White Diamond Butterfly Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Diamond Butterfly Earrings 18 Karat White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels White Diamond Butterfly Earrings 18 Karat White Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in North Hollywood, CA

These gorgeous VCA white diamond butterfly earrings are made in 18K white gold and feature 70 Diamonds all clarity IF-VVS, color D,E,F and weighs in at 1.67 carats and retails for $...

Category

2010s French Aesthetic Movement Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Turquoise Butterfly White Gold Earstuds
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Turquoise Butterfly White Gold Earstuds

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Turquoise Butterfly White Gold Earstuds

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

SKU AT-1856 Brand Van Cleef & Arpels Model VCARN5JN00 Date Approx 2015 Retail Price £3,250 Inc taxes/3 700 € Inc taxes/$ 3,450 ______________________________________ Metal 18...

Category

2010s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Turquoise Butterfly White Gold Earstuds
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Turquoise Butterfly White Gold Earstuds

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Turquoise Butterfly White Gold Earstuds

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

SKU CT-2123 Comes With Full Set (Box + Papers) Date 2023 RRP £3,250 Inc taxes/3 700 € Inc taxes/$ 3,450 Model VCARN5JN00 Serial Number JD****** Metal 18k White Gold Stones Turquoise ...

Category

2010s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Stud Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Stud Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Stud Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels stud earrings from the Alhambra collection finely crafted in 18 karat yellow gold featuring mother of pearl centers measuring 9.5 mm (0.37 in) with friction back p...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Wood Diamond Yellow Gold Butterfly Pin Brooch Clip VCA
Van Cleef & Arpels Wood Diamond Yellow Gold Butterfly Pin Brooch Clip VCA

Van Cleef & Arpels Wood Diamond Yellow Gold Butterfly Pin Brooch Clip VCA

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Signature Van Cleef & Arpels butterfly clip. Gracious and feminine, the brooch is a great addition to your jewelry collection.

Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Federico Buccellati Leaf Design Gold Diamond Earrings Estate Jewelry
Federico Buccellati Leaf Design Gold Diamond Earrings Estate Jewelry

Federico Buccellati Leaf Design Gold Diamond Earrings Estate Jewelry

By Federico Buccellati

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One of the most celebrated designers for their enchanting floral pieces is Van Cleef & Arpels. The Flora collection features a variety of flowers in many shapes and forms.

Category

1990s Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Earrings French 18k Gold Diamond Estate Jewelry
Retro Earrings French 18k Gold Diamond Estate Jewelry

Retro Earrings French 18k Gold Diamond Estate Jewelry

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A quick look at the top 5 French jewelry companies — Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Hermes, Chaumet, Chanel — describes the French level of greatness.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Crown Trifari 1950s Vivid Double Butterfly Oval Beads Crystals Dress Clip Brooch
Crown Trifari 1950s Vivid Double Butterfly Oval Beads Crystals Dress Clip Brooch

Crown Trifari 1950s Vivid Double Butterfly Oval Beads Crystals Dress Clip Brooch

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in Wokingham, England

Crown Trifari created some of the most desirable costume jewellery of the twentieth century, many of its designers having trained and designed at Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier. Amo...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Crown Trifari 1950s Vivid Double Butterfly Oval Beads Crystals Dress Clip Brooch
Crown Trifari 1950s Vivid Double Butterfly Oval Beads Crystals Dress Clip Brooch

Crown Trifari 1950s Vivid Double Butterfly Oval Beads Crystals Dress Clip Brooch

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in Wokingham, England

Crown Trifari created some of the most desirable costume jewellery of the twentieth century, many of its designers having trained and designed at Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier. Amo...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Earrings Diamond Emerald 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Earrings Diamond Emerald 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Earrings Diamond Emerald 18k Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A pair of charming Van Cleef & Arpels butterfly earrings, made of 18k gold, featuring diamonds and emeralds.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

VCA: Two Butterfly earrings, 18K yellow gold, round yellow sapphires, rhodium plated 18K white gold, round and marquise-cut diamonds; diamond quality DEF, IF to VVS REFERENCE VCARB1...

Category

2010s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Diamond Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Diamond Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Diamond Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly earrings, finely handmade in 18 Karat white gold, showcasing 68 round brilliant cut diamonds and 2 marquise-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.67 ...

Category

2010s French Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Sweet Alhambra Blue Turquoise White Gold Butterfly Earrings
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Sweet Alhambra Blue Turquoise White Gold Butterfly Earrings

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Sweet Alhambra Blue Turquoise White Gold Butterfly Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

These gorgeous authentic Van Cleef & Arpels earrings from the iconic Sweet Alhambra feature the classic butterfly design with beaded edges crafted in 18k white gold and set with ...

Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Black Onyx Yellow Gold Butterfly Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Black Onyx Yellow Gold Butterfly Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Black Onyx Yellow Gold Butterfly Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

These gorgeous authentic Van Cleef & Arpels lever-back earrings feature the classic butterfly design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with black onyx petals and round brilliant D-...

Category

Vintage 1980s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds Turquoise Two Butterfly Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds Turquoise Two Butterfly Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds Turquoise Two Butterfly Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Aventura, FL

Details: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: VCARP7US00 Style: Two Butterfly Earrings Diamond Style: Round and Marquise Cut Diamond Diamond: Turquoise: 4 Stones, Diamonds: 36 Stones, 0....

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Butterfly Mini Earstuds
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Butterfly Mini Earstuds

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Butterfly Mini Earstuds

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

These are the Sweet Alhambra butterfly mini earstuds by VCA. The Persian turquoise is highly sought after. In perfect condition and comes with all of the original packaging from VCA.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Stud Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels two Butterfly rose Gold mop and marquise Diamonds Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels two Butterfly rose Gold mop and marquise Diamonds Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels two Butterfly rose Gold mop and marquise Diamonds Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

REF.VCARO8FN00 Diamond: 2 stones, 0.31 carat Mother-of-pearl: 8 stones Clip back with detachable stem in 18K rose gold, option to remove or reposition the stem in store Jacques — th...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Mother of Pearl Diamond Earrings in 18k Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Mother of Pearl Diamond Earrings in 18k Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Mother of Pearl Diamond Earrings in 18k Rose Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Mother Of Pearl Diamond Earrings in 18k Rose Gold PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 119957 Listing Title: Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Mother Of Pearl Diamond Earrin...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Turquoise Butterfly 18K White Gold Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Turquoise Butterfly 18K White Gold Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Turquoise Butterfly 18K White Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

SKU AT-2658 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2010 RRP £3,250 Incl. Taxes / €3,700 Incl. Taxes/ $3,450 Excl. Taxes Model VCARN5JN00 Serial Number BL****** Metal 18k White Gold St...

Category

2010s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra butterfly earstuds 18K yellow gold MOP
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra butterfly earstuds 18K yellow gold MOP

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra butterfly earstuds 18K yellow gold MOP

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Sweet Alhambra butterfly earstuds 18K yellow gold, Mother-of-pearl VCARN5JM00 Jacques — the nephew of Estelle Arpels, who founded Van Cleef & Arpels with her husband, Alfred, in 1...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Fleurette Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings in 18k Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Fleurette Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings in 18k Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Fleurette Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings in 18k Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, England

A beautiful vintage pair of Van Cleef & Arpels ‘Fleurette’ diamond cluster stud earrings set in 18k yellow gold.

Category

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Materials

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Van Cleef & Arpels Double Butterfly Diamond Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Double Butterfly Diamond Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Double Butterfly Diamond Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This ring is the double butterfly in all Diamonds. This ring is in great condition, being worn only a few times. F color, VS clarity size 54 or US 7. I also have the matching earr...

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Van Cleef & Arpels 1970s ebony wood and yellow and rose gold bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels 1970s ebony wood and yellow and rose gold bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970s ebony wood and yellow and rose gold bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Malmö, Skåne län

Butterflies, dragons, tigers and more have all received the Van Cleef & Arpels wood treatment, with bracelets, brooches earrings and pendants all being produced over the past century.

Category

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Materials

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Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Gold Diamond and Tsavorite Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Gold Diamond and Tsavorite Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Gold Diamond and Tsavorite Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels 'Two Butterfly' earrings crafted in 18 karat yellow and white gold combine color and asymmetry in a dazzling way.

Category

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Materials

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Van Cleef & Arpels 'Two Butterfly' Diamond and Mother of Pearl Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Two Butterfly' Diamond and Mother of Pearl Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels 'Two Butterfly' earrings crafted in 18 karat rose gold.

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2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Sweet Alhambra Butterfly' Gold and Mother of Pearl Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels 'Sweet Alhambra Butterfly' Gold and Mother of Pearl Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Sweet Alhambra Butterfly' Gold and Mother of Pearl Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels 'Sweet Alhambra' earrings crafted in 18 karat yellow gold center on a pair of mother-of-pearl butterfly motifs.

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Materials

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18 Karat Gold Mother of Pearl and Tiger's Eye 2-Motif Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Not signed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Post earrings without backs of any kind.

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Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Butterfly Motif Earrings.

Category

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Materials

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Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Sapphire Diamond Butterfly Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Sapphire Diamond Butterfly Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Greenwich, CT

Two butterfly earrings, one butterfly motif in pavé round diamonds with a marquise-shaped diamond center and the other in pavé round yellow sapphires with a marquise-shaped diamond c...

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Materials

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Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Diamond White Gold Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Diamond White Gold Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Diamond White Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Surfside, FL

Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly earrings, rhodium plated 18K white gold, round and marquise-cut diamonds; diamond quality DEF, IF to VVS.

Category

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Materials

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Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Sapphire Diamond Butterfly Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Sapphire Diamond Butterfly Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Greenwich, CT

Two butterfly earrings, one butterfly motif in pavé round diamonds with a marquise-shaped diamond center and the other in pavé round yellow sapphires with a marquise-shaped diamond c...

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Materials

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Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly diamond earrings in 18k white gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly diamond earrings in 18k white gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly diamond earrings in 18k white gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Surfside, FL

Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly earrings, rhodium plated 18K white gold, round and marquise-cut diamonds; diamond quality DEF, IF to VVS.

Category

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Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Butterfly Stud Earrings 18K White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Butterfly Stud Earrings 18K White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Butterfly Stud Earrings 18K White Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height/Length: 8.10 mm, Width: 10.80 mm Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: Sweet Alhambra Butterfly Stud Earrings 18K White Gold and Turquo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Butterfly Stud Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Butterfly Stud Earrings 18K Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Butterfly Stud Earrings 18K Yellow Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Accessories: Box Measurements: Height/Length: 8.25 mm, Width: 10.80 mm Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: Sweet Alhambra Butterfly Stud Earrings 18K Yellow Gold and Mother of Pearl ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

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Van Cleef Arpels Butterfly Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of van cleef arpels butterfly earrings available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 6 vintage versions or 5 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Our collection of van cleef arpels butterfly earrings includes designs that are universally popular, but Art Deco styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Van Cleef & Arpels and Alfred Philippe for Trifari produced popular versions that are worth a look. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but diamond versions, from our inventory of 5, are particularly popular. There are many round cut and pear cut van cleef arpels butterfly earrings for sale. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of van cleef arpels butterfly earrings, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Van Cleef Arpels Butterfly Earrings?

On average, van cleef arpels butterfly earrings at 1stDibs sell for $18,750, while they’re typically $268 on the low end and $34,570 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Van Cleef & Arpels for sale on 1stDibs

One of the world’s foremost jewelry houses, Van Cleef & Arpels is particularly noted for a focus on technical virtuosity, craftsmanship and artistry, evident since its beginning. Rather than create earrings, bracelets, necklaces and other adornments primarily for the aim of displaying of wealth and opulence, Van Cleef & Arpels sought to produce jewelry that projected the wearer’s taste and style.

The company was formed a year after the 1895 marriage of Alfred Van Cleef, the son of a gem cutter, to Estelle Arpels, daughter of precious-stones dealer Salomon Arpels. Ten years later, Van Cleef & Arpels opened its first boutique on the Place Vendôme in Paris, setting the march on a square now crowded with dealers in bijouterie. (The company still occupies the New York flagship store opened in 1939 at Fifth Avenue and 57th Street.)

Born from a union of expertise in both jewelry making and gem selection, Van Cleef & Arpels distinguished itself with both the consistency of the color and clarity of its stones and the creativity of its designs. In doing so, the house would win a roster of dedicated, fashion-conscious clients that included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich, Barbara Hutton, Jacqueline Onassis and Elizabeth Taylor. In 1933, Van Cleef & Arpels patented its trademark Mystery Setting — a technique by which gems are fitted into an intricate matrix of slots and “drawers” that keep the setting hidden. Another signal innovation was the Zip necklace, introduced in 1951, which can be worn either around the neck or, with the zipper closed, as a bracelet.

But as much as to the firm’s craftsmanship, clients have been drawn by the insouciance and playfulness of Van Cleef & Arpels designers, as well as their attunement to the cultural climate. After the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, the company produced several lavish pieces featuring hieroglyphics and other Egyptian motifs to go along with the geometric Art Deco jewelry of that decade and the next. Following World War II, as symbols of freedom and rebirth, the firm focused on naturalistic forms such as birds, flowers, fruit and flying insects. High society’s 1960s fascination with the Near East and India prompted such pieces as the best-selling Alhambra necklace, popularized by Princess Grace.

Lately, attention among collectors and connoisseurs has centered on Van Cleef & Arpels’s quality of workmanship as much as its glamour. The firm was the subject of a 2012 show at the Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, as well as exhibitions at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California, in 2013 and at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris in 2014.

Find an exquisite collection of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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.