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Vintage Ungaro Gold Dangling Butterfly Earrings Circa 1980s
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Ungaro Gold Dangling Butterfly Earrings Circa 1980s. These are double earings of a smaller
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage Ungaro Gold Dangling Butterfly Earrings Circa 1980s
Vintage Ungaro Gold Dangling Butterfly Earrings Circa 1980s
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H 2.4 in W 1.5 in D 0.25 in Dm 1.5 in L 2.4 in
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Vintage Enamel Butterfly Dangling Earrings
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage enamel butterfly dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring orange faceted
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20th Century French Dangle Earrings

Preloved Butterfly Statement Earrings
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A whimsical pair of preloved Butterfly Statement Earrings. The perfect summer statement that will
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2010s Dangle Earrings

Vintage gold butterfly clip on designer earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS
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20th Century Clip-on Earrings

10K Butterfly and Coral Earrings
By HCL METAL WORKS
Located in Gorham, ME
White gold Butterfly earrings are as light as a butterfly. The real butterfly wings are protected
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2010s American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, 10k Gold, 14k Gold

10K Butterfly and Coral Earrings
10K Butterfly and Coral Earrings
W 0.6 in D 0.18 in L 1.25 in
Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Butterfly Clip-On Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage silver toned butterfly clip-on earrings embellished with purple resin
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20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Chanel Vintage Gilt Green and Red Butterfly Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage Gripoix for Coco Chanel gilt metal (metal dore) green and red poured glass (pate de verre
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Vintage 1980s French Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Pink Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in London, GB
A sweet pair of vintage pink sapphire and diamond butterfly drop earrings set in 18k white gold
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Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique Vintage Jewelled Butterfly Clip-On Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique vintage silver tone butterfly clip-on embellished with blue/clear crystals
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20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Butterfly Shaped Clip On Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage butterfly shaped clip-on earrings embellished with multicolored crystals
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20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

1990's Vintage Judith Leiber Enamel Butterfly Clip Earrings
By Judith Leiber
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Judith Leiber enamel butterfly ear clips with green wings and rhinestones
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1990s American Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Valentino Gold Crystal Sapphire Blue Butterfly Earrings Circa 1990s
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Valentino Gold Tone Crystal and Sapphire Blue Crystal Butterfly Earrings. There are Clear
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1990s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage Valentino Gold Crystal Sapphire Blue Butterfly Earrings Circa 1990s
Vintage Valentino Gold Crystal Sapphire Blue Butterfly Earrings Circa 1990s
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H 1.5 in W 1.5 in D 0.25 in Dm 1.5 in L 1.5 in
Vintage 14.85ct Butterfly Jade and Diamond Dangle Drop Earring in 18k White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Introducing our captivating Vintage 14.85ct Butterfly Jade and Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings in 18k
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Christian Dior Boutique Gold Diamante Butterfly Earrings Circa 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Christian Dior Boutique Gold Tone Butterfly Earrings With Diamante. These can also be
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage Christian Dior Boutique Gold Diamante Butterfly Earrings Circa 1980s
Vintage Christian Dior Boutique Gold Diamante Butterfly Earrings Circa 1980s
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H 2 in W 1.75 in D 0.15 in Dm 1.75 in L 2 in
14kt gold single earring cubic with butterfly
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Single earring in 14KT white gold with a cubic, great for those that have one hole or for the
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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche YSL Butterfly Earrings Circa 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche YSL Earrings. Butterfly Earrings with Pink and Blue Crystal
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche YSL Butterfly Earrings Circa 1980s
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche YSL Butterfly Earrings Circa 1980s
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H 1.75 in W 1.75 in D 0.25 in Dm 1.75 in L 1.75 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Black Knot Bow Butterfly Crystals Clip On Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
A very beautiful pair of clip on earrings by Chr. DIOR, signed at the back. Very excellent
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Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Marie Ferra Pastel Butterfly Earrings Never Worn 1990s
Located in Wallkill, NY
. Earrings dating to the early 1990s. FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION of RARE, AUTHENTIC VINTAGE Designer Jewelry
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1990s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Opal Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful pair of opal drop earrings. Each identical vintage piece has been crafted
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Late 20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Long Cross Crystals Butterfly Sapphire Blue Cuff Gold Drop Pierced Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
come from vintage or contemporary. I collected many vintage jewellery. In the meantime, I am also a
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Blue Butterfly Yellow Shell Round Circle Pendant White Pearl Pierced Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
jewellery, not matter where they are come from vintage or contemporary. I collected many vintage jewellery
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Van Cleef & Arpels two Butterfly rose Gold mop and marquise Diamonds Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bilbao, ES
Two Butterfly earrings, 18K rose gold, white mother-of-pearl, rhodium plated 18K white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Small Gold Butterfly Stud Earrings, 14K Yellow Gold, Length 1/4 Inch, Light
Located in McLeansville, NC
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your look with these small gold butterfly stud earrings. Made
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1990s Stud Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Small Gold Butterfly Stud Earrings, 14K Yellow Gold, Length 3/8 Inch, Simple
Located in McLeansville, NC
Add some feminine charm to your jewelry collection with these small gold butterfly stud earrings
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1990s Stud Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Long Cross Crystals Butterfly Sapphire Blue Cuff Gold Drop Clip On Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
come from vintage or contemporary. I collected many vintage jewellery. In the meantime, I am also a
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Blue Butterfly Yellow Shell Round Circle Pendant White Pearl Retro Clip Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
jewellery, not matter where they are come from vintage or contemporary. I collected many vintage jewellery
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Butterfly Red Rose Sky Blue Antique Retro Elegant Chunky Dangle Clip On Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
versatile, chasing different kind of jewellery, not matter where they are come from vintage or contemporary
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Vintage Gold and Pearl drop earrings
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A PAIR OF LOVELY VINTAGE 9 CARAT YELLOW GOLD AND CULTURED PEARL DROP EARRINGS FOR PIERCED EARS
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage Aquamarine and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous pair of drop earrings. Each vintage piece showcases a single sizeable pear
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Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have vintage pair of 18ct sapphire and diamond earrings. Each white gold mount plays host
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20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1.14 Carat Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely pair of sterling silver diamond cluster earrings. Each piece has been crafted into
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20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Vintage Ornate Pearl and Enamel Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
These are a pair of highly detailed vintage 9ct yellow gold pearl drop earrings. Each earring
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Vintage 1970s Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Bulgari Farfalle Diamond White and Yellow Gold Butterfly Clip-On Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Napoli, Italy
Iconic vintage Bvlgari “Farfalle” earrings are crafted from 18K white and yellow gold and set with
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Late 20th Century Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Diamonds Earrings 18K Gold & Sterling Silver Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamonds Earrings 18K Gold & Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond earrings, sterling silver earrings
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20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Vivid Butterfly Swarovski Crystals Black Orange Green Blue Yellow Clip Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
jewellery, not matter where they are come from vintage or contemporary. I collected many vintage jewellery
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Diamond heart stud earrings, 9kt gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning pair of vintage brilliant cut diamond heart stud earrings. A classic and timeless
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Late 20th Century British Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond heart stud earrings, 9kt gold
Vintage Diamond heart stud earrings, 9kt gold
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W 0.33 in L 0.32 in
Vintage Sterling Silver Modernist Mobile Chandelier Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
earrings by Mary Ann Scherr are six cascading triangles appearing like airplanes or abstract birds in
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Mid-20th Century American Modernist Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Long Drop Filigree Bomb Earrings 1970s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Vintage Filigree Bomb Earrings hailing originally from Italy and the 1970s. With their true
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Vintage 1970s Dangle Earrings

Vintage Long Drop Filigree Bomb Earrings 1970s
Vintage Long Drop Filigree Bomb Earrings 1970s
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W 0.99 in L 4.65 in
Vintage Drop Ruby Earrings in 14ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This vintage pair of drop ruby earrings are beautiful. Are set in 14ct yellow gold with peg and
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20th Century British Drop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Vintage Drop Ruby Earrings in 14ct Yellow Gold
Vintage Drop Ruby Earrings in 14ct Yellow Gold
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W 0.5 in L 1.07 in
Vintage 4.50 Carat Coral and Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive pair of vintage Italian 4.50 carat red coral and 18k yellow gold stud earrings; part
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Late 20th Century Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 4.50 Carat Coral and Gold Stud Earrings
Vintage 4.50 Carat Coral and Gold Stud Earrings
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W 0.41 in L 0.48 in
1990s Vintage Diamond and Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of vintage 0.50 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold stud earrings
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1990s Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Red Coral and Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive pair of vintage 1970s red coral and 18 karat yellow gold stud earrings; part of our
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Vintage 1970s Stud Earrings

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Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Red Coral and Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Vintage Red Coral and Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
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W 0.46 in L 0.51 in
Vintage 1970s Diamond and Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold set drop earrings; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections. These fine and impressive
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Vintage 1970s Stud Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1990s Diamond and White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
house a total of 0.24Cts. The earrings secure to the reverse with a hinged pin and butterfly style
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1990s Unknown Retro Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Art Deco Post Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
earrings are not stamped but test as 14K. They have a butterfly clasp and that is stamped "14K". They are
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Art Deco Post Earrings
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Art Deco Post Earrings
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W 0.58 in L 0.75 in
Vintage Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings in Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cluster earrings; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. These fine vintage diamond
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Vintage 1960s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Stud Earring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
vintage blue sapphire cluster earrings are supplied with an independent diamond and gemstone grading
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1990s Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Stud Earring
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Stud Earring
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H 0.2 in W 0.38 in D 0.2 in Dm 0.38 in L 0.38 in
Vintage 18K gold red enamel poppy flower earrings
Located in Versailles, FR
butterfly closing for pierced earrings. The box on the photos is not included in the listing
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20th Century French Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Boodles Diamond Leaf Earrings in Yellow Gold
By Boodles
Located in London, GB
A sensational pair of vintage Boodles diamond leaf earrings in 18-karat yellow gold. Each earring
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 2.53 Carat Diamonds and White Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive vintage diamond earrings have been crafted in 18k white gold and modelled in the form of flowers
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Brown Diamond stud earrings, cluster, 9k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning pair of vintage brilliant cut brown diamond stud earrings. A classic and timeless
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20th Century British Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Stud Earrings 14K White Gold Vintage 1.20 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Stud Earrings 14K White Gold Vintage 1.20 TDW These beautiful vintage solid 14K white gold
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Late 20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Natural Pearl and Diamond Earrings, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
Vintage natural pearl and diamond earrings. A matching pair of earrings, each set with one drop
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Vintage 1950s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Gold

Vintage Opal and Diamond Cluster Earrings, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
These wonderful earrings feature opals in the centre which are a beautiful colour. They each weigh
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Vintage 2.00ct Ruby and Diamond Cluster Earrings, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
clarity from VS to SI and have been set into platinum. These vintage earrings feature 18 carat yellow gold
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Marquise Rubellite Tourmaline and Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
approx. 0.16tcw. Post and butterfly system. Hand crafted in Platinum. The earrings are in excellent
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

Vintage 90s Diamond and 12ct White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive pair of vintage 0.84 carat diamond and 12 carat white gold stud earrings; part of our
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1990s Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage 90s Diamond and 12ct White Gold Stud Earrings
Vintage 90s Diamond and 12ct White Gold Stud Earrings
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H 0.14 in W 0.16 in L 0.3 in
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Halo Earrings, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful and classic daisy cluster earrings centring a luscious red ruby. They each weigh 0.25
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Angel Wings Earrings Circa 1990s
Located in North Attleboro, MA
Adorn yourself with a hint of heavenly luxury with these vintage 14K yellow gold angel wing
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 18K White Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
earrings; part of our diverse gemstone jewellery collections. These fine and impressive vintage sapphire
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20th Century Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Vintage Butterfly Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of vintage butterfly earrings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 27 vintage versions or 6 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. Pieces in our collection of vintage butterfly earrings made by Artisan jewelers — as well as those associated with Baroque — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Lacroix and Jean Paul Gaultier are consistently popular. Browse our collection of 4 Pearl versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for ball cut vintage butterfly earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes bead and oval cut alternatives. Most of our vintage butterfly earrings for sale are for women, but there are 1 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Vintage Butterfly Earrings?

Prices for vintage butterfly earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $340 and can go as high as $4,495, while vintage butterfly earrings, on average, fetch $544.

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 Butterfly Earrings
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    A butterfly clip is a type of earring backing. It is a metal disc that rests on two loops that help stabilize and secure it. To use a butterfly clip, you simply slide it onto the round post attached to an earring. Explore a large collection of earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Screw 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, 2023
    How 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, 2023
    Most 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.