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Vintage Articulated Fish Earrings

Lunch At The Ritz Dangling Enamel Articulated Fish Theme Earrings c 1980s
Lunch At The Ritz Dangling Enamel Articulated Fish Theme Earrings c 1980s

Lunch At The Ritz Dangling Enamel Articulated Fish Theme Earrings c 1980s

By Lunch at the Ritz

Located in University City, MO

Lunch at the Ritz dangling enamel articulated fish theme pierced post earrings c 1980s The unique artisan earrings are designed with a trio of yellow enamel articulated fish Accented...

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1980s Unknown Artisan Vintage Articulated Fish Earrings

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Articulated Fish Earrings Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 1 Inch Drops Fine Jewelry
Articulated Fish Earrings Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 1 Inch Drops Fine Jewelry

Articulated Fish Earrings Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 1 Inch Drops Fine Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

The playful earrings highlight an articulated design that captures the movement of a swimming fish.

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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Articulated Fish Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Articulated Silver-tone French Fish Earrings
Vintage Articulated Silver-tone French Fish Earrings

Vintage Articulated Silver-tone French Fish Earrings

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Spectacular vintage articulated French fish skeleton statement clip-on earrings - made in France circa 1990s.

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1990s French Contemporary Vintage Articulated Fish Earrings

Materials

Silver

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