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18K Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings #16669
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings with French Backs - These exquisite cameo earrings allow
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20th Century Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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18k Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings #16669
18K Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings #16669
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H 0.22 in W 0.32 in L 0.74 in
Handcraft Cameos 9 Karats More Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Sensational earring handmade by expert Neapolitan artisans in 9 carat yellow gold with hand
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1990s Italian Artisan Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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9k Gold

Vintage Handcraft Cameos 9 Karats More Earrings
Handcraft Cameos 9 Karats More Earrings
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W 0.76 in L 0.94 in
10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings- These dangling cameo earrings each feature a lovely lady in
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20th Century Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings
10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings
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W 0.36 in L 1.42 in
14K Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings #14559
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Beautiful set of 14K gold cameo earrings! Size: 17.2mm X 12.8mm X 3.8mm Weight: 2.94 g/ 1.9 dwt
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20th Century Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings- These elegant cameo earrings each features a lovely lady in
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20th Century Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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Yellow Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings
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W 0.36 in L 0.44 in
Cameo Earrings Carved Pink Flowers, 1930
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Cameo Earrings Carved Pink Flowers. Created around 1930 es. Delicate and light it has three rows
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1930s Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings- These lovely cameo earrings each feature a lovely lady in
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20th Century Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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Yellow Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings
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W 0.56 in L 0.67 in
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings These classic cameo earrings each feature a lovely
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20th Century Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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Yellow Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings
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H 0.4 in W 0.36 in
Vintage 10K Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings #16915
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10K Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings These beautiful cameo earrings are meticulously crafted
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20th Century Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 10K Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings #16915
Vintage 10K Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings #16915
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H 0.2 in W 0.52 in L 0.56 in
Cameo Gold Filled Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of cameo gold filled earrings. They are 1940s screw back earrings a pair of carved
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1940s American Artisan Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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Gold-filled

Cameo Gold Filled Earrings
Cameo Gold Filled Earrings
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H 0.88 in W 0.63 in D 0.75 in
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings #15512
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings- These elegant cameo earrings feature a lovely lady in
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20th Century Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings #15512
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings #15512
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W 0.52 in L 0.66 in
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings #15520
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings- These elegant cameo earrings each feature a lovely
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20th Century Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings #15520
 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings #15520
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W 0.52 in L 0.67 in
14K Yellow Gold Cameo Stud Earrings #14558
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Gorgeous set of cameo stud earrings set in 14K yellow gold! Size: 14mm X 11.7mm X 4mm Weight
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20th Century Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings #13289
Located in Washington Depot, CT
These elegant cameo earrings each feature a lovely lady in profile framed in 14K yellow gold. Push
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20th Century Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

KARL LAGERFELD Vintage Cameo Logo Hoop Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Nice, FR
KARL LAGERFELD vintage gold tone hoop earrings (clip-on) featuring a brown resin cameo top with KL
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20th Century French Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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Gilt Metal

KARL LAGERFELD Vintage Cameo Logo Hoop Earrings
KARL LAGERFELD Vintage Cameo Logo Hoop Earrings
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H 2.45 in Dm 1.42 in
Chanel Rare 1980s Large Gold Tone Cameo Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing a true treasure for Chanel enthusiasts – the Rare 1980s Large Gold Tone Cameo Earrings
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1980s French Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

Handcraft Cameo 14 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Marcianise, IT
Cameos Earrings total weight 14.40 grams
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1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Shell Cameo Drop Earrings By Florenza, 1960s
By Florenza
Located in McKinney, TX
1.25" x .5" - Gold plated hardware - Carved shell cameos - Clip on earring backs - By Florenza
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1960s American Modern Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

Cherub Angel Cameo Pearl Lava Earrings 18K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This gorgeous pair of earrings is finely crafted in solid 18K Yellow gold, they also have a
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Late 20th Century Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Red Sea Coral Earrings Cameo 18K Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This gorgeous pair of earrings is finely crafted in solid 18K Yellow gold, they also have Italian
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Cameo Dangle Earrings With Diamonds 66.76 Carats
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Cameo = 59.05 Carats Diamonds
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Carved Cameo Dangle Earrings With Diamonds 66.76 Carats
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Cameo = 59.05 Carats Diamonds
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Carved Cameo Dangle Earrings With Diamonds 66.76 Carats
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Cameo = 59.05 Carats Diamonds
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Handcraft Cameo 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Stud Earrings
Located in Marcianise, IT
artisans assembled with cameo figure angel and diamonds Earrings total weight 8.60 grams Diamonds weight
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1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Cameo, Pearls, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Dangle earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Cameo Dangle Earrings With Sapphires and Diamonds 58.90 Carats
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Cameo = 55.15 Carats Sapphires
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Cameo Dangle Earrings With Sapphires and Diamonds 58.90 Carats
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Cameo = 55.15 Carats Sapphires
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Cameo Dangle Earrings With Sapphires and Diamonds 58.90 Carats
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Cameo = 55.15 Carats Sapphires
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Judith Ripka Lava Cameo Gold Earrings
By Judith Ripka
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k yellow gold earrings by Judith Ripka, set with lava cameos, depicting a nymph
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20th Century North American Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings- These elegant cameo earrings each feature a lovely
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20th Century Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings
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W 0.56 in L 1.11 in
9K Rose Gold Carved Cameo Drop Earrings with Ornate Surround
Located in London, GB
Beautiful 9K rose gold carved cameo drop earrings, with an ornate surround. The tops are yellow
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Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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Gold

Woman Portrait Shell Cameo Earrings With Sapphires & Diamonds 99.27 Carats
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Shell Cameo = 95 Carats Blue
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Woman Portrait Shell Cameo Earrings With Sapphires & Diamonds 99.27 Carats
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Shell Cameo = 95 Carats Blue
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Woman Portrait Shell Cameo Earrings With Sapphires & Diamonds 99.27 Carats
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Shell Cameo = 95 Carats Blue
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Rare Chanel 1989 cameo clip on earrings
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Extremely Rare Chanel 1989 runway large cameo clip on earrings 24k gold plated very good condition
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1980s French Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

French 1960s Shell Cameo 18 Karat Rose Gold Earrings Ring Set
Located in Poitiers, FR
striated gold palms. The antique earrings are each set with a cameo surrounded by an openwork, striated
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1960s French Retro Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Carved Agate Cameo Dangle Earrings With Sapphires and Diamonds 49.20 Carats
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Agate Cameo = 45.63 Carats
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Mother and Child Agate Cameo Dangle Earrings With Diamonds 23.69 Carats
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Agate Cameo = 22.05 Carats
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Carved Agate Cameo Dangle Earrings With Sapphires and Diamonds 49.20 Carats
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Agate Cameo = 45.63 Carats
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Angel Shell Cameo Dangle Earrings With Pearls and Diamonds 29.15 Carats
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Shell Cameo = 23.50 Carats
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Carved Agate Cameo Dangle Earrings With Sapphires and Diamonds 49.20 Carats
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Agate Cameo = 45.63 Carats
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Mother and Child Agate Cameo Dangle Earrings With Diamonds 23.69 Carats
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Agate Cameo = 22.05 Carats
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Carved Agate Cameo Dangle Earrings With Sapphires and Diamonds 49.20 Carats
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Agate Cameo = 45.63 Carats
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Angel Shell Cameo Dangle Earrings With Pearls and Diamonds 29.15 Carats
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Shell Cameo = 23.50 Carats
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Carved Agate Cameo Dangle Earrings With Sapphires and Diamonds 49.20 Carats
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Agate Cameo = 45.63 Carats
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Mother and Child Agate Cameo Dangle Earrings With Diamonds 23.69 Carats
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Agate Cameo = 22.05 Carats
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Angel Shell Cameo Dangle Earrings With Pearls and Diamonds 29.15 Carats
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Shell Cameo = 23.50 Carats
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Angel Shell Cameo Dangle Earrings With Pearls and Diamonds 29.15 Carats
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Shell Cameo = 23.50 Carats
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Cameo 14 Carats Fine Coral & Diamond Halo Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Carved Coral = 14 Carats Diamonds = 0.75 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Dimension: 19 x 15 mm
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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

Cameo 14 Carats Fine Coral & Diamond Halo Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Carved Coral = 14 Carats Diamonds = 0.75 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Dimension: 19 x 15 mm
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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

Zoe Coste Clip Earrings Red Glass Victorian Cameo
Located in Atlanta, GA
These thrilling Zoe Coste for Reminiscence gilt metal clip-on earrings feature gorgeous Victorian
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1980s French Modern Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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Gilt Metal

Carved Shell Oval Cameo Earrings By Florenza, 1960s
By Florenza
Located in McKinney, TX
" x .75" - Gold plated hardware - Carved shell cameos - Clip on earring backs - By Florenza
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1960s American Modern Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

Christian Lacroix Greek Roman Cameo Clip-On Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Greek Roman Cameo Earrings by Christian Lacroix Perfect condition clip-on earrings with a gold
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1990s French Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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Gold Plate

Christian Lacroix Greek Roman Cameo Clip-On Earrings
Christian Lacroix Greek Roman Cameo Clip-On Earrings
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H 1.75 in W 1.5 in D 0.5 in
Woman Portrait Shell Cameo Stud Earrings With Diamonds 8.98 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Shell Cameo = 8.70 Carats
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Woman Portrait Shell Cameo Stud Earrings With Diamonds 8.98 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Shell Cameo = 8.70 Carats
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Woman Portrait Shell Cameo Stud Earrings With Diamonds 8.98 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Shell Cameo = 8.70 Carats
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage circa 1970s White Shell Cameo Screw Back Earrings 9 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Carefully crafted in 9 carat yellow gold, these darling antique-inspired vintage earrings each hold
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20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vtg silver tone blue faux cameo clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone • vintage clip on earrings MEASUREMENTS • 1" by 0.75
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20th Century Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

Vintage gold cameo enamel rhinestones designer clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel and rhinestones • vintage designer clip on earrings
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20th Century Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

John Galliano Victorian-Inspired Black Enamel and Cameo Dangle Clip Earrings
By John Galliano
Located in Atlanta, GA
These sophisticated John Galliano Paris clip-on earrings feature a Victorian-inspired design made
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1980s French Victorian Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings

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Silver Plate

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Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of vintage cameo earrings earrings. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold, these items were constructed with great care. 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 20th Century. Retro and Contemporary are consistently popular styles when it comes to vintage cameo earrings earrings. Christian Lacroix, Chanel and Elizabeth Locke each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Diamond versions from the 10 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. There are many round cut, brilliant cut and mixed cut vintage cameo earrings earrings for sale. When shopping our range of vintage cameo earrings earrings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Vintage Cameo Earrings Earrings?

On average, vintage cameo earrings earrings at 1stDibs sell for $425, while they’re typically $6 on the low end and $11,933 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 Cameo Earrings Earrings
  • 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.