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1920 Art Deco 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coral and Black Onyx Long Dangle Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
These are an incredible pair of unique Art Deco earrings in 18k yellow gold with a black onyx
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Onyx, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral Earrings
Located in Palermo, IT
Coral Earrings with six oval cabochon pendant in gold 9kt engraving by hand by a wise italian
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Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Coral, 10k Gold
Art Deco Style Earrings
Located in Palermo, IT
earrings art deco' style in gold 18kt zaphire ,emerald and diamond.
Zaphire navette are 5,80 ct
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Brown Diamond
Art Deco Rock Crystal Faceted Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Art deco rock crystal flapper earrings with faceted drops. Set in silver. Made in China in the 1920
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1930s Chinese Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Amethyst Diamond Platinum Earrings
Located in Berlin, DE
Argentina, 1920's-1930's. Set with 2 pear-shaped amethysts and 2 amethyst drops with an overall
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20th Century Argentine Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Jade Onyx Diamond Temple Earrings
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely Art Deco figurative earrings of jade buddhas hanging from graduated temple form motifs of
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1930s American Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum
Amethyst Diamond Platinum Chandelier Earrings
Located in Berlin, DE
Argentina, 1920's-1930's. Set with two pear-shaped amethysts and two drop-shaped amethyst weighing
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Mid-20th Century Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
Amethyst Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings
Located in Berlin, DE
Argentina, 1920's-1930's. Set with 2 pear-shaped amethysts, 2 amethyst drops and 2 trapezoid-shaped
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Mid-20th Century Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
Rousselet Emerald Pate de Verre and Embroidered Earrings
By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
Louis Rousselet Emerald Pate de Verre and Embroidered Earrings with clip back fittings. Unusual
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
Art Deco, Nouveau Diamond Earrings, White Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco, Nouveau Diamond Earrings, White Gold.
Large diamond, approx. 0.25 carat each.
Including
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20th Century Art Nouveau Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Orange Coral, Rose Gold Chandelier Grape Fruit Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS.
Chandelier earrings in 9kt gold and silver mounted with
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Coral, 9k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
Art Deco 5 Carat Each Emerald Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These Vintage Art Deco Diamond Emerald Drop Earrings, made during the Art Deco Era, have all the
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20th Century American Art Deco Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Diamond and Emerald Chandelier Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
For sale is a gorgeous pair of Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Emerald chandelier earrings
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20th Century Art Deco Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Style Amethyst Earrings
Located in METAIRIE, LA
totaling approximately 0.60 carats ranking a G-H Color & I1 Clarity. Art Deco Circa 1920 Central Platinum
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1980s Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Estate Vintage Antique Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Platinum Chandelier Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
For sale is a stunning pair of Art Deco Platinum Earrings with Rubies and Diamonds!
Showcasing six
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20th Century Art Deco Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Lunch At the Ritz Red Roses Rose Earrings and Brooch/Pendant Set
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Lunch At the Ritz Red Roses Rose Earrings and Brooch/Pendant Set
In great condition needs
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20th Century Vintage 1920 Earrings
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W 1.5 in L 2 in
Juan Soriano Gold Earrings for Tane
Located in Darnestown, MD
Juan Soriano (1920-2006) was a Mexican artist who worked in many media. He was best known in Mexico
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1980s Mexican Modernist Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
Rousselet Turquoise and Pearl Long Earrings
By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
1930s screw back pearl and turquoise pate de verre earrings from Louis Rousselet.
Louis
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1930s French Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
Estate Art Deco Style Platinum Diamond Dangle Multi Shaped Chandelier Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Estate Art Deco style platinum diamond dangle multi shaped chandelier earrings. Showcasing numerous
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20th Century Art Deco Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Estate Emerald and Diamond Platinum Art Deco Style Leaf Dangle Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Estate emerald and diamond platinum Art Deco style leaf dangle earrings. Showcasing 2 fine quality
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20th Century Art Deco Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Estate Antique Coral Diamond and Black Onyx Platinum Tassel Dangle Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Estate antique coral diamond and black onyx platinum tassel dangle earrings. Interspersed with 64
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20th Century Art Deco Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
LALAOUNIS Estate 18k Gold Abstract Snake Earrings
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Narberth, PA
Prolific jewelry designer Ilias Lalaounis was born in Athens, Greece in 1920. Descending from a
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
Platinum Art Deco Style Old Mine Cut Diamond and Sapphire Dangle Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Platinum Art Deco style Old mine cut diamond and sapphire dangle earrings. Showcasing 2 Old Mine
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20th Century Art Deco Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Lalaounis Estate Hoof Hoop Clip-On Earrings
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Narberth, PA
Prolific jewelry designer Ilias Lalaounis was born in Athens, Greece in 1920. Descending from a
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20th Century Italian Contemporary Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
Platinum Estate Jade, Diamond and Onyx Chandelier Art Deco Style Dangle Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Platinum estate jade, diamond and onyx chandelier Art Deco style dangle earrings. Showcasing
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20th Century Art Deco Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum
Platinum Art Deco Style Old European Cut Diamond and Sapphire Dangle Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Estate platinum Art Deco style Old European cut diamond and sapphire platinum dangle earrings
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20th Century Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum Coral, Onyx and Old Mine Cut Diamond Art Deco Style Dangle Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Platinum coral, onyx and Old Mine cut diamond Art Deco style chandelier dangle earrings. Showcasing
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20th Century Art Deco Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Estate Art Deco Style Platinum and 14 Karat Diamond and Emerald Dangle Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Estate Art Deco style platinum and 14K diamond and emerald dangle earrings. Showcasing 118 French
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20th Century Art Deco Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Platinum
Platinum and 14 Karat Gold Antique Old European Cut Emerald and Diamond Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Estate platinum and 14K yellow gold antique Old European cut emerald and diamond dangle earrings
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20th Century Art Deco Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
Estate Art Deco Style Platinum and 18K Diamond, Emerald and Onyx Dangle Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Estate Art Deco style platinum and 18K gold diamond, emerald and onyx dangle earrings. Showcasing
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20th Century Art Deco Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Stunning Stylish Art Deco 18ct Gold Ruby Sapphire Diamond Earrings
Located in St Helens, GB
A superb pair of Art Deco period earrings, circa 1920.
Designed in 18 carat gold and platinum front
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20th Century Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Signed Weiss Vintage Multi-Color Glass and Rhinestone Clip on Earrings
By Weiss
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Earring Length: 1:26
Bin Code: E23 / P2
Step back in time with these exquisite Signed Weiss
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20th Century American Art Deco Vintage 1920 Earrings
Art Deco Style Turquoise Gold Diamonds Blue Enamel Drops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
using the typical gemstones of that period (1920-1930 circa) : genuine Jades, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli
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1980s Thai Art Deco Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Enamel
Vintage Chinese Hand Painted MotherofPearl Gold Diamonds Blue Sapphires Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
-chic Art Deco style jewellery, completely handmade and using the typical gemstones of that period (1920
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1990s Thai Arts and Crafts Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
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W 1.86 in L 2.76 in
Vintage Gripoix Translucent Pate De Verre Earrings Circa 1980s
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gripoix Translucent Earrings with Pieces Of Gold. Dangling Earrings With Pieces of Gold and
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1980s French Artist Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Mixed Metal
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H 2.5 in W 1 in D 0.1 in Dm 1 in L 2.5 in
Vintage Chinese Hand Painted Motherofpearl Gold Diamonds Blue Sapphires Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
, completely handmade and using the typical gemstones of that period (1920-1930 circa) : genuine Jades
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1990s Chinese Arts and Crafts Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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W 1.38 in L 2.17 in
Art Deco Style Phosphosiderite Ruby Gold Diamonds Green Enamel Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A pair of art deco style earrings with the upper part where we find 2 buttons of Phosphosiderite
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1990s Thai Art Deco Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
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W 0.48 in L 1.82 in
Art Deco Style Turquoise Gold Diamonds Blue Enamel Flat Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
typical gemstones of that period (1920-1930 circa) : genuine Jades, Turquoise , Lapis Lazuli and other
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1990s Thai Art Deco Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
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W 0.71 in L 2.56 in
Art Deco Style Genuine Turquoise Gold Diamonds Blue Enamel Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
typical gemstones of that period (1920-1930 circa) : genuine Jades, Turquoise , Coral, Lapis Lazuli and
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1930s Thai Art Deco Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold
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W 0.6 in L 2.37 in
Art Deco Style Turquoise Gold Diamonds Blue Enamel Flat Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
gemstones of that period (1920-1930 circa) : genuine Jades, Turquoise , Lapis Lazuli and other color
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1990s Thai Art Deco Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Enamel
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W 0.87 in L 2.21 in
Art Deco Style Jade Gold Diamonds Onix Emeralds Black Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
, completely handmade and using the typical gemstones of that period (1920-1930 circa) : genuine Jades
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1990s Italian Art Deco Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, Enamel
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W 0.83 in L 1.58 in
Art Deco Style Blue Sapphire Cabs Phosphosiderite Gold Diamond Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Deco style jewellery, completely handmade and using the typical gemstones of that period (1920-1930
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1980s Thai Art Deco Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Enamel
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W 0.99 in L 3.12 in
Vintage Hand Painted MotherofPearl 14k White Gold Diamonds Ruby Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
(1920-1930 circa) : genuine Jades, Turquoise , Lapis Lazuli and other color gemstones set in white Gold
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1990s Chinese Arts and Crafts Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
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W 1.11 in L 2.17 in
Art Deco Style Carved Jade Gold Diamonds Rubies Blue Sapphires Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these classic Art Deco Style earrings we have the tops with 2 Jade discs with small diamonds set
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1990s Thai Art Deco Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
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W 0.52 in L 2.56 in
Art Deco Style Engraved Jades Lapis Lazuli Emerald Diamonds White Gold Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these classic Art Deco Style earrings the tops are 2 round Lapis Lazuli buttons with small round
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1980s Thai Art Deco Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold
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W 0.63 in L 2.96 in
Art Deco Style Burma Jade Discs Gold Diamonds Blue Enamel Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These classic Art Deco Style earrings have on top 2 Burma Jade round cabochons 10 mm size in
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1990s Thai Art Deco Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Gold, Enamel
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W 0.83 in L 2.17 in
Art Deco Style Jade Gold Diamonds Black Enamel Carved Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
gemstones of that period (1920-1930 circa) : genuine Jades, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli and other color
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1990s Italian Art Deco Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Style Natural Coral Gold Diamonds Black Enamel Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
of that period (1920-1930 circa) : genuine Jades, Turquoise , Coral, Lapis Lazuli and other color
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1990s Thai Art Deco Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
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W 0.28 in L 1.78 in
Art Deco Style Jade Lapis Lazuli Emerald Enamel Gold Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Art Deco Style earrings with round natural Lapis Lazuli buttons with small round Emerald cabochons
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1990s Thai Art Deco Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold
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W 0.83 in L 1.78 in
3 Blue Sapphire Oval Cabs Gold Diamonds Pear Shape Baroque Pearls Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elegant and completely handmade Earrings consisting of an upper part of 3 oval shape Blue Sapphires
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1990s Thai Contemporary Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
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W 0.56 in L 1.19 in
Maison Gripoix Vintage White and Purple Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Maison Gripoix Vintage White and Light Purple Dangling Earrings. These will always be in style. The
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1980s French Artist Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Mixed Metal
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H 3 in W 1.5 in D 0.1 in Dm 1.5 in L 3 in
Art Deco Style Emeralds Gold Diamonds Enamels Burma Jade Round Drops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these classic totally handmade Art Deco Style earrings we have 2 round black onix buttons with
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1980s Thai Art Deco Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, Enamel
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W 0.48 in L 1.97 in
Art Deco Style Carved Jade Gold Diamonds Emeralds Black Enamel Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these classic Art Deco Style earrings we have the tops with 2 Jade discs with small diamonds set
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1990s Thai Art Deco Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Enamel, Gold
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W 0.6 in L 2.37 in
Art Deco Style Baroque Pearls Gold Diamonds Ruby Black Onix Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these Classic Art Deco Style Earrings we have 2 round black onyx buttons with small round rubies
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1990s Thai Art Deco Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
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W 0.56 in L 1.66 in
Art Deco Style Jade Pearls Ruby Gold Diamonds Black Enamel Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Art Deco earrings with 2 fresh water pearls and round rubies cabochon in the center, middle parts
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1980s Thai Art Deco Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
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W 0.63 in L 2.09 in
Vintage Art Deco Dangling Resin and Diamante Faux Emerald Earrings Circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Art Deco Dangling Resin and Diamante Faux Emerald Earrings. Reminiscent of a Cartier
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Mixed Metal
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H 3 in W 1.5 in D 0.25 in Dm 1.5 in L 3 in
Art Deco Style Burma Jade White Gold Diamonds Black Enamel Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
style jewellery, completely handmade and using the typical gemstones of that period (1920-1930 circa
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1990s Thai Art Deco Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, White Gold, Enamel
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W 0.56 in L 2.17 in
Art Deco Style Turquoise Blue Sapphire Gold Diamond Enamel Flat Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
gemstones of that period (1920-1930 circa) : genuine Jades, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli and other color
Category
1990s Thai Art Deco Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
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W 0.79 in L 2.49 in
Art Deco Style Jade Lapis Lazuli Emerald Sapphire Gold Diamonds Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
typical gemstones of that period (1920-1930 circa) : genuine Jades, Turquoise , Coral, Lapis Lazuli and
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1980s Thai Art Deco Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
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W 0.48 in L 2.37 in
Art Deco Style Lapis Lazuli Gold Turquoise Diamonds Blue Enamel Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
jewellery, completely handmade and using the typical gemstones of that period (1920-1930 circa) : genuine
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1990s Italian Art Deco Vintage 1920 Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
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W 0.71 in L 1.97 in
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Vintage 1920 Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of vintage 1920 earrings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our selection of items includes 18 vintage examples as well as 2 contemporary versions. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of vintage 1920 earrings bearing Art Deco or Art Nouveau hallmarks are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Liberty & Co. produced popular versions that are worth a look. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 4 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A selection of mixed cut, round cut and emerald cut can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of vintage 1920 earrings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.
How Much are Vintage 1920 Earrings?
On average, vintage 1920 earrings at 1stDibs sell for $1,209, while they’re typically $320 on the low end and $12,400 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Finding the Right earrings for You
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.
Questions About Vintage 1920 Earrings
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023To wear vintage clip-on earrings properly, first position them so that the decorative part is in front of your ear and the backing is behind it. Clip-ons feature a variety of backings, but regardless of type, the clips should generally be positioned so that the open part faces the ceiling and the hinge or closed part is near the earlobe. Once you have the earrings in place, secure the clasp. This may involve squeezing a clip or turning a screw or fastener. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage clip-on earrings.
- Are screw back earrings vintage?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Screw back earrings were most popular during the first half of the 20th century, before clip earrings increased in popularity. However, screw back earrings have never gone out of style. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique screw back earrings from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023How you use vintage clip-on earrings depends on what type of backing they have. Some simply feature a hinged clip that you open, slip over your ear and then press gently to close. Others may require you to turn a screw or shift a tension bar. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of vintage clip-on earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Most vintage earrings are clip-ons largely due to how beliefs about piercings have changed over the years. It was only during the 1980s and ’90s that many women began piercing their ears. Prior to that, many women didn't have piercings and could only wear clip-ons, so makers produced earrings to suit their customer base. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of vintage earrings.
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