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David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Cabochon Cut Carnelian Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb diamond and carnelian earrings. Containing two oval shape cabochon cut carnelian
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Carnelian Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yumi Ueno Retro Geometric Gold, Silver, & Carnelian Earrings
By Yumi Ueno
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of fine pair of retro geometric earrings. In gold & silver with carnelian cabochons. By
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20th Century American Retro Vintage Carnelian Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold

Yumi Ueno Vintage Geometric Gold, Silver, & Carnelian Earrings
Yumi Ueno Retro Geometric Gold, Silver, & Carnelian Earrings
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H 0.99 in W 0.24 in L 1.07 in
Vintage Orange Carnelian Chunky Hoop Earrings 14K Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Gemstone: Carnelian Earring Length: 23.67 mm
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Carnelian Earrings

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Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Aldo Cipullo Carnelian Crystal Gold Earrings
By Aldo Cipullo
Located in New York, NY
18k gold large earrings by Aldo Cipullo, with crystal and sugarloaf cut carnelian. Earrings are
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1970s Italian Vintage Carnelian Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Crystal, Gold

Aldo Cipullo South Sea Pearl Carnelian Gold Earrings
By Aldo Cipullo
Located in New York, NY
pearls and carnelian. Earrings are 29mm in diameter. Marked: A. Cipullo. Weight - 58.3 grams.
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1970s Italian Vintage Carnelian Earrings

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Carnelian, South Sea Pearl, Gold

Carnelian, Pearls, Retrò Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
earrings in silver structure mounted with carnelian and pearls. These earrings were totally handmade by
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Carnelian Earrings

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Carnelian, Pearl, Silver

1960s Diamond Carnelian Stud Flower Earrings
Located in Napoli, Italy
An unusual pair of vintage diamond flower design earrings set in 18k Gold and hand-carved Carnelian
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1950s Vintage Carnelian Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Cartier Carnelian Gold Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, feature carnelian. The earrings are interchangeable as the dangling part is removable. These Cartier
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1970s Vintage Carnelian Earrings

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Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold

Tourmaline, Carnelian, Onyx, Rose Gold Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
carnelian,tourmaline and onyx. These earrings were totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and they
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Carnelian Earrings

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Carnelian, Onyx, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Carnelian Roman Profile Intaglio Gold Large Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large 18k gold earrings, set with carnelian intaglios, depicting Roman warrior profile
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20th Century Vintage Carnelian Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Antique Carnelian Scarab Earrings Egyptian Revival Gold Pearl
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Egyptian Revival Earrings with stunning Scarabs which are hand carved Carnelian gems. The
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Carnelian Earrings

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Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold

Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Carnelian Doorknockers 1970's Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
door knockers with hoops made of Carnelian. Because these earrings come to us from 1970's there are
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20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Carnelian Earrings

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Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elizabeth Locke Yellow Gold Carnelian Intagiio Earrings
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Dallas, TX
19 K Yellow Gold Elizabeth Locke Carnelian Intaglio Earrings. Clip Post. Stamped 19K E. Locke 1
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1980s American Modern Vintage Carnelian Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Yellow Gold

Carnelian Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Natural Untreated Coral Drop Earrings. The coral drops are set in 14k Yellow Gold. Circa 1980
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1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Carnelian Earrings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold and Diamond Carnelian Elizabeth Gage Earrings
By Elizabeth Gage
Located in Dallas, TX
These stunning 18k Yellow gold and Carnelian Diamond Clip on Earrings from Elizabeth Gage weigh in
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1980s Modern Vintage Carnelian Earrings

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Carnelian, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Cummings Mother of Pearl Carnelian Checkerboard Gold Large Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Carnelian Checkboard Large Earrings by Angela Cummings for Tiffany
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1980s North American Vintage Carnelian Earrings

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Carnelian, Pearl, Gold

Hermes Vintage Sugarloaf Carnelian Gold Clip on Earrings
By Hermès
Located in Feasterville, PA
A chic pair of Hermes earrings circa 1980's featuring 2 trillion sugarloaf Carnelian gemstones set
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1980s Vintage Carnelian Earrings

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Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Oval Carnelian Button Stud Earrings in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Circa: 1960s Metal Type: 14 Karat Gold Weight: 3.4 grams Dimensions: 0.50 in Length
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1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Carnelian Earrings

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Carnelian, 14k Gold, Gold

Carnelian, Diamonds, Pearls, 14 Karat White and Rose Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful retrò earrings in 14 kt white and rose gold
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Carnelian Earrings

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Carnelian, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Trianon Peridot & Carnelian Clip-On Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
By Trianon
Located in Dallas, TX
Trianon Peridot & Carnelian Clip-On Earrings 18K Yellow Gold. 1" x 0.75" 23.38 Grams
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1980s Vintage Carnelian Earrings

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Carnelian, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Enid Kaplan Sterling Silver Gold Brass Onyx Carnelian Postmodern Earrings
By Enid Kaplan
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of hand made sterling silver, 14k gold, brass, carnelian and onyx earrings created by New York
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1990s American Artisan Vintage Carnelian Earrings

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Carnelian, Onyx, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Brass, Copper

Enid Kaplan Sterling Silver Gold Carnelian Onyx Postmodernist Synergy Earrings
By Enid Kaplan
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Hand made sterling silver, 14k gold, carnelian and onyx post modernist earrings created by artist
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1990s American Artisan Vintage Carnelian Earrings

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Carnelian, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Handcraft 9 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Ruby Carnelian Pearls Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. Earring that recalls the antique style in 9 karat yellow gold and 800
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1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Carnelian Earrings

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Carnelian, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

Carved Carnelian Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Dangle Earrings Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Dangle Earrings. Carved Carnelian on top, carved Lapis Lazuli at
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20th Century Contemporary Vintage Carnelian Earrings

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Carnelian, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Carnelian and Diamond Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The perfect touch of red for any occasion, these tasteful David Webb Carnelian and Diamond oval
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Carnelian Earrings

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Carnelian, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Carnelian Seaman Schepps Hoops
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Dallas, TX
18K Yellow Gold Carnelian Hoops by Seaman Schepps. Stamped Seaman Schepps 750.
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1980s American Modern Vintage Carnelian Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Carnelian Seaman Schepps Hoops
Yellow Gold Carnelian Seaman Schepps Hoops
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W 0.5 in L 1.75 in
David Webb Carnelian Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Containing two oval shape cabochon cut carnelian measuring approximately 14.75 x 10.80 x 7.20 mm
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Carnelian Earrings

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Carnelian, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Carnelian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ribbed Half Hoop Earclip Leverback Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage carnelian gemstone half hoop earrings are fashioned in 18 karat yellow gold. The earrings
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Carnelian Earrings

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Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Intaglio Carnelian Emerald 14 Karat Yellow Gold Round Lever-Back Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful carnelian intaglio & emerald earrings fashioned in textured 14 karat yellow gold. The
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Carnelian Earrings

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Carnelian, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sterling Silver Malachite, Carnelian, Blue Lace Agate Clip On Earrings
Located in North Miami, FL
These lovely pair of vintage hallmarked sterling silver clip on earrings have cabochon stones
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1970s Mexican Modern Vintage Carnelian Earrings

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Malachite, Sterling Silver

Exquisite Art Deco Dangling Carnelian Glass & Marcasite Pendant Earrings
Located in University City, MO
Exquisite dangling carnelian glass marcasite earrings c 1950s The ornate art deco pendant style
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1950s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Carnelian Earrings

Aldo Cipullo for Cartier 18 Karat Gold Carnelian Onyx Earrings, 1974
By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier
Located in Zurich, CH
Iconic 18 karat gold, carnelian and onyx earrings designed by Aldo Cipullo for Cartier in 1974
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Carnelian Earrings

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Carnelian, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

c.1970's Tiffany&Co. Onyx, Tiger Eye, Carnelian & Lapis Lazuli 14K Gold Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
earrings. The set consists of one onyx, tiger eye, carnelian and lapis lazuli pair of 10mm spheres fitted
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1970s American Romantic Vintage Carnelian Earrings

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Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage Florenza Carnelian Cabochon & Pearl Earrings 1960s
By Florenza
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Vintage Florenza Cabochon Earrings. Beautifully made and featuring a large carnelian glass cabochon
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1960s Vintage Carnelian Earrings

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Earrings in 18Kt Yellow Gold with 6.54 Cts Carnelian
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Miami, FL
Turbo shell earrings designed by Seaman Schepps. Nice vintage pair created in New York city at the
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1980s Modernist Vintage Carnelian Earrings

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Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

80s Byzantine Swirl Statement Earrings With Carnelian Cabochons By Leslie Block
Located in McKinney, TX
" - Satin gold plated - Faux Carnelian cabochons - Clip on earring backs - By Leslie Block (signed on
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1980s American Modern Vintage Carnelian Earrings

Angela Cummings Agate Carnelian Yellow Gold Ear Clips, 1989
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
Angela Cummings agate carnelian yellow gold ear clips, 1989 Square 18 karat yellow gold with four
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1980s Contemporary Vintage Carnelian Earrings

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage gold Etruscan glass onyx carnelian designer runway clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass stones • vintage designer runway earrings
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Carnelian Earrings

Vintage gold faux glass carnelian Maltese cross designer runway clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Carnelian Earrings

1980s U. Correani Gold-Tone Chain Mail Fringe Earrings w Carnelian Glass Stone
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s U. Correani gold-tone chain mail fringe chandelier earrings. Dangling fringe is attached to a
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Carnelian Earrings

Marina B Cardan Earrings
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18K yellow gold featuring chalcedony, carnelian, and onyx. Signed by Marina B
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Carnelian Earrings

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Carnelian, Chalcedony, Onyx, 18k Gold

Signed Gale Rothstein Designer Modernist Abstract Multi Gem Drop Earrings
By Gale Rothstein
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous Signed Gale Rothstein Designer Modernist Long Multi-Gem Turquoise, Onyx and Carnelian
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Vintage Carnelian Earrings

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Carnelian, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold Plate

Vintage intaglio glass carnelian onyx Roman Centurion designer runway clip on ea
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned high quality • gold tone with glass stones • clip on designer runway earrings
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Carnelian Earrings

Harriet Pierced Earrings (more color)
By Bounkit
Located in New York, NY
These vintage-inspired earrings with contrasting color combination are the perfect complement for
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20th Century Vintage Carnelian Earrings

Tiffany & Co. 1977 by Ralph Lauren Geometric Clips Earrings 18Kt Gold with Gems
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric clips earrings designed by Ralph Lauren for Tiffany & Co. Very rare pair created in New
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Carnelian Earrings

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Carnelian, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Harriet Clip On Earrings (more color)
By Bounkit
Located in New York, NY
These vintage-inspired earrings with contrasting color combination are the perfect complement for
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20th Century Vintage Carnelian Earrings

Italian Revivalist Long Earclips
Located in New York, NY
Long Italian-made earrings in the Georgian taste, with carnelian, mother of pearl and hematite bead
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1980s Italian Vintage Carnelian Earrings

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Carnelian, Hematite, Gilt Metal

Italian Revivalist Long Earclips
Italian Revivalist Long Earclips
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W 1.5 in L 4 in
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 Carnelian Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Zoe Coste Paris Romantic Enamel Clip Earrings with Dangle Butterfly
By Zoe Coste
Located in Atlanta, GA
Zoe Coste Paris designed those lovely dangling clip-on earrings. The composition is built with gilt
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1980s French Romantic Vintage Carnelian Earrings

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Enamel, Gilt Metal

Faux Gemstone Gold-tone Earrings and Station Chain Link Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Goldtone chain link necklace with line design on links, accented with oval faux-carnelian and faux
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Late 20th Century Vintage Carnelian Earrings

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Gilt Metal

Tiffany & Co. 18K Complimentary Set of Two Pair of Earrings, c. 1960
By Donald Claflin for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Aspen, CO
Donald Claflin, an important designer for Tiffany, designed these earrings in the mid -20th
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Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Carnelian Earrings

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18k Gold

Margaret Post Butterfly Hoops (more colors)
By Bounkit
Located in New York, NY
Onyx Carnelian Clear Quartz - Silver Finish Garnet Peridot Blue Quartz Multi Material: 14K Gold
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20th Century Vintage Carnelian Earrings

Miriam Haskell Hoop Earclips
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell hoop earclips of signature Russian gilt hand sewn with link chain and faux carnelian
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1960s American Vintage Carnelian Earrings

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Gilt Metal

Miriam Haskell Hoop Earclips
Miriam Haskell Hoop Earclips
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W 1.25 in
A decorative unsigned ear clip gold-plated with false pearls and chains, France
Located in Stuttgart, DE
part with the false carnelian is 2 cm in diameter. The large disc with a false pearl 1.5 cm in the
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20th Century Artist Vintage Carnelian Earrings

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Pearl, Gold Plate

Sterling Filigree Oval Carnelian Victorian Brooch Pendant and Clip on Earrings
Located in Milford, DE
An extravagant set of clip on earrings and a brooch, decorated with carnelian in a sterling silver
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20th Century American Victorian Vintage Carnelian Earrings

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Carnelian, Sterling Silver

1990s Carnelian Cabochon and Brass Italian Ring and Earrings by Anomis
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A never worn parure composed by a ring and a pair of earrings designed and manufactured in Italy by
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Carnelian Earrings

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Carnelian, Brass

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver & Carnelian Brooch No. 269
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pilstrup for Georg Jensen. With a small carnelian cabochon to its center. Bearing a Post-1945 maker's
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20th Century Danish Modernist Vintage Carnelian Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver & Carnelian Brooch No. 269
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver & Carnelian Brooch No. 269
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H 0.67 in W 1.3 in D 0.28 in
14k Yellow Gold Multi-Colored Gemstone Ring and Matching Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k Yellow Gold Multi-Colored Gemstone Ring and Matching Earrings Specifications: GEMSTONE
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Carnelian Earrings

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Coral, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-...

Estate Navajo Multi Stone Necklace and Earrings Native American Jewelry Set
Located in Webster, SD
mines, lapis lazuli, malachite, carnelian, pink mother of pearl, onyx and azurite set within shadowbox
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Late 20th Century American Native American Vintage Carnelian Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Carati Vintage Ring Earrings 18k Gold Diamond Set Estate Jewelry
By Luca Carati
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage Carati ring and earrings, 18 karat yellow gold and diamond demi-parure created in Italy
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1980s Italian Vintage Carnelian Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Vintage Carnelian Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of vintage carnelian earrings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century, has proven very popular over the years. Our collection of vintage carnelian earrings includes designs that are universally popular, but Contemporary and Modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Tiffany & Co., Aldo Cipullo and Seaman Schepps produced popular versions that are worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for round cut vintage carnelian earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and cabochon alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of vintage carnelian earrings, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Vintage Carnelian Earrings?

On average, vintage carnelian earrings at 1stDibs sell for $3,088, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $49,000 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 Carnelian 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.