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Colored Diamond Ear-Clips
Located in New York, NY
colored diamond ear-clips with flower centering a round brilliant-cut diamond, the petals pavé-set
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Late 20th Century Italian Artist Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Colored Diamond Ear-Clips
Colored Diamond Ear-Clips
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L 1.25 in
Lapis Lazuli Diamond Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
A pair of lapis lazuli and diamond ear clips, featuring 18 karat yellow and white gold. At their
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1980s Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Vintage Lapis Lazuli Diamond Ear Clips
Lapis Lazuli Diamond Ear Clips
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W 1.15 in L 1.15 in
Marina B Gold & Diamond Ear Clips
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
Marina B gold and diamond ear clips Pavé-set diamonds with suspended cascades of triangular links
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Late 20th Century Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stanley Lechtzin Gold Ruby Diamond Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
Stanley Lechtzin gold ruby diamond ear clips Of abstract form, set with circular-cut rubies of
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Late 20th Century Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Black Enamel and Diamond Ear-clips
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb black enamel and diamond ear -clips in 18k yellow gold and platinum. The earrings
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

4 Leaf Clover 18k YG Turquoise Diamond Ear Clip Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold 4 leaf clover turquoise diamond ear clip earrings, size 19x19x13 and 2 round
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20th Century Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

Vintage 4 Leaf Clover 18k YG Turquoise Diamond Ear Clip Earrings
4 Leaf Clover 18k YG Turquoise Diamond Ear Clip Earrings
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W 0.75 in D 0.52 in L 0.75 in
18 Karat Yellow and White Gold and Diamond Ear Clips
Located in Zurich, CH
Attractive pair of 18 karat yellow and white gold and diamond ear clips. Eye-catching, v-shaped
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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

Retro Diamond Ear Clips 1940S
Located in Geneva, CH
Retro Diamond white gold Ear Clips. Circa 1940. Length: approx. 3.20 centimeters. Width: approx
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1940s European Retro Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Ruby and Diamond Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
of Full cut Round diamonds.
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1990s Unknown Artist Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Ruby and Diamond Ear Clips
Ruby and Diamond Ear Clips
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W 1 in L 1.25 in
18 Karat Bi-Color Gold and Round-Cut Diamonds Ear Clips by Binder
By Paul Binder
Located in Zurich, CH
Elegant 18 karat bi-color gold and round-cut diamonds ear clips by Paul Binder. Designed as
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Retro Turquoise and Diamond Ear Clips
Located in Weston, MA
These charming vintage ear clips feature an 18k yellow gold fan shape suspending a graduated fringe
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1940s French Retro Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Turquoise and Diamond Ear Clips
Retro Turquoise and Diamond Ear Clips
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W 0.8 in L 1.2 in
Bvlgari Parentesi Gold Diamond Ear Clips
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari 18 karat yellow gold ear clips from the iconic Parentesi collection. Marked Bvlgari. Total
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1980s Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Parentesi Gold Diamond Ear Clips
Bvlgari Parentesi Gold Diamond Ear Clips
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W 0.87 in L 0.91 in
Retro Gubelin Sapphire Diamond Ear-Clips
By Gubelin
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Retro 18kt yellow gold ear-clips of swirl design, embellished with sapphires and diamonds
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural Ruby and Diamond Ear-Clips
Located in New York, NY
A pair od classic ear-clips in 18kt white gold with diamonds and, oval step-cut natural Tanzania
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1980s Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold

1970 Carved Emerald Diamonds Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
An impressive pair of carved emeralds (90 cts) and diamonds (3cts) ear-clipsk, circa 1970.
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1970s Italian Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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White Diamond, Emerald

Hammered Gold and Diamond Ear Clips
Located in Darnestown, MD
Finely made, hammered gold oval shape earrings surrounded by fine diamonds. The stones are VS-1
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1980s Modern Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Hammered Gold and Diamond Ear Clips
Hammered Gold and Diamond Ear Clips
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H 0.5 in W 0.75 in L 0.82 in
Cartier Gold and Diamond Ear Clips
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
wire set with brilliant-cut diamonds, from which hangs – connected by a baguette-cut diamond – a pear
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1950s British Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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White Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ear Clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
opulence of brilliant- cut diamonds throughout, finely crafted in 18k yellow gold, signed Van Cleef
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Pr of Retro Leaf Shaped Diamond Ear Clips Mounted in 14 KT and Platinum, c1950
Located in valatie, NY
Pair of Open Leaf Shaped Diamond Ear Clips Mounted in Platinum and 14K White Gold1 weighing
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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White Diamond, White Gold

Pair of Platinum and Diamond Ear Clips
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful and bright pair of elegant diamond and platinum ear clip earrings in a classic 1960's
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20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Diamond, Platinum

Pair of Platinum and Diamond Ear Clips
Pair of Platinum and Diamond Ear Clips
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W 0.75 in D 0.35 in L 1 in
Angela Cummings Platinum and Diamond Ear Clips
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
Of geometric design, this Angela Cummings ear clips are composed of round brilliant cut diamonds
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Late 20th Century Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Diamond, Platinum

Verdura White Topaz and Diamond Ear Clips
By Verdura
Located in Weston, MA
Verdura combines colorless stones and 18k yellow gold to produce these statement cluster ear clips
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Late 20th Century Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Verdura White Topaz and Diamond Ear Clips
Verdura White Topaz and Diamond Ear Clips
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W 0.85 in L 0.8 in
David Webb Pearl and Diamond Ear-clips
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Diamond and Pearl earrings in 18k yellow gold and platinum. These earrings have mabe
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Estate Carved White Coral and Diamond Ear Clips
Located in Denver, CO
Fashioned in 18kt yellow gold, these beautiful estate ear clips feature carved white coral and
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Diamond Ear Clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These ear clips feature a geometric design, set with lapis lazuli, malachite, coral, and diamonds
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1980s French Contemporary Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Gold, Ruby and Diamond Ear Clips
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
princess-cut diamonds and square step-cut rubies. 3/4" long. Omega clips with posts. A bright elegant
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1990s American Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Sapphire Diamond Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed clip-on earrings with a pair of perfectly matched oval deep blue well
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1960s Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

David Webb 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Ear Clips
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k gold earrings by David Webb, the square fluted ear clips each featuring a four-leaf
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1970s American Contemporary Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Mabé Pearl and Diamond Ear Clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in San Francisco, CA
Circa 1980's, these VCA NY 18k gold clip earrings are classic designs from the period. Each earring
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1980s American Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Andrew Grima 18 Karat Gold, Citrine and Diamond Ear Clips
By Andrew Grima
Located in Brisbane, QLD
The most incredible pair of gold ear clips by perhaps the most famous modernist jeweller to have
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Mid-20th Century British Modernist Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Diamond Ear Clips in Platinum, By HARRY WINSTON.
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous and lustrous Emerald and Diamond stud earrings in platinum, by Harry Winston. The details
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1970s American Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Verdura White And Black South Sea Pearl Diamond Ear Clips
By Verdura
Located in New York, NY
A pair of diamond, white & grayish South sea pearl earrings, signed Verdura. Circa 1990s Pearl
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1990s Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Platinum Pearl Diamond Ear Clips, circa 1980
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
scattered diamond halo. These Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Pearl Diamond Halo Button Earrings, made in NY
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20th Century French Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Charismatic and Eeegant 18 Karat Gold Invisible Set Ruby and Diamond Ear Clips
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
74 brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 1.10 ct. G color, vs clarity. The ear clips can be worn on pierced
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1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Webb Coral 4.50 Carat Diamond Ear-Clips Earrings, 18 karat yellow gold
By David Webb
Located in Lakewood, NJ
DAVID WEBB platinum and 18k yellow gold diamond and coral ear clips. 1-1/8 inches H x 3/4 inches W
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1980s American Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Barry Kieselstein-Cord Cabochon Citrine and Diamond Ear Clips in 18k Yellow Gold
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Barry Kieselstein-Cord 18k yellow gold diamond and citrine clip-on earrings. These earrings
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1990s Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Turquoise Sapphire Diamond Ear Clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous ear clips made by Van Cleef & Arpels in 1965. The ear clips are convertible and can be
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lalaounis Ruby Diamond Gold Ear Clips
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
Lalaounis ruby and diamond ear clips, Greek Round-cut rubies of approximately 1.20 carat, rose-cut
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1980s Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lalaounis Ruby Diamond Gold Ear Clips
Lalaounis Ruby Diamond Gold Ear Clips
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W 0.79 in L 1.19 in
1980s Cabochon Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
Chic 1980s yellow gold diamond ear clips set with 12 perfectly matched bright white and sparkly
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1980s Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold

11 Carat Diamond V Shaped Yellow Gold Ear Clips
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Lively diamond ear clips set with 182 round diamonds in graduated rows, weighing approximately 11
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1990s American Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted 18 karat yellow gold and diamond ear clips from ca
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1940s Retro Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Estate Diamond Earclips
Located in New York, NY
1960's diamond ear clips, mounted in platinum. approx. 12 cts. approx. 2" long
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1960s Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Diamond, Platinum

Flower Diamond Earclip Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Flower diamond ear-clip earrings, finely crafted in platinum with marquise and round brilliant cut
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1950s Unknown Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Diamond, Platinum

Retro Diamond Two Colour Gold Sun Burst Clip on Earrings Earclips
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This very stylish pair of Retro diamond ear clips is elegant and flattering. The flamboyant sun
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1930s Czech Retro Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Diamond, 14k Gold

David Webb Black Enamel Diamond 18 Karat Gold Shrimp Huggie Clip-On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Get a great look with this vintage David Webb enamel and diamond ear clips. Shrimp style earrings
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

David Webb Gold Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Darnestown, MD
Elegant gold and diamond ear clips by David Webb. Each earring has 4 diamonds with a total weight
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1970s American Modern Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Diamond, 18k Gold

David Webb Gold Diamond Earrings
David Webb Gold Diamond Earrings
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W 0.75 in L 1.25 in
David Webb Gold Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Darnestown, MD
Elegant gold and diamond ear clips by David Webb. Each earring has 4 diamonds with a total weight
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1970s American Modern Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Diamond, 18k Gold

David Webb Gold Diamond Earrings
David Webb Gold Diamond Earrings
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W 0.75 in L 1.25 in
Vintage Sapphire, Diamond and Platinum Earrings, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage sapphire and diamond ear clips, comprised of cabochon-cut sapphires weighing an
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1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

David Webb Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Twisted Woven Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Elegant gold and diamond ear clips by David Webb. Each earring has 18 diamonds with a total weight
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany and Co. Platinum Diamond Omega Clip Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
these Tiffany & Co. diamond ear clips makes them a must have addition to any fine jewelry collection
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1980s American Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Diamond Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Onyx And Diamond Ear-clips By Van Cleef and Arpels. Set In 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Consisting Of
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1990s French Romantic Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Diamond Gold Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Diamond Gold Earrings
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H 1.5 in W 0.75 in
Yellow and Blue Sapphire, Diamond and Hematite Day and Night Clip-on Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of 18 karat yellow gold, yellow and blue sapphire, hematite and diamond ear-clips, the tops
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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Diamond, White Diamond, Hematite, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphi...

A pair of 18k yellow gold, Diamond and black enamel ear clips by Illario.
By Illario
Located in KERKRADE, NL
A pair of 18k yellow gold, black enamel and diamond ear clips by Illario. Total diamond weight
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1980s Italian Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Platinum Marquise & Pear Cut Diamond Clip-On 7.00cttw Earrings
Located in New York, NY
. Comprised of pear and marquise cut diamonds these lovely diamond ear-clips are perfect for a special event
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Diamond, Platinum

Tallarico, White Gold South Sea Pearl and Diamond Earrings
By Tallarico
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of white gold south sea pearl and diamond ear clips, signed Tallarico. Made in 18 karat white
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1980s American Retro Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1950s 1.60 Carat Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Daisy Clip Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
opinion : Antique diamond ear clips with a nice volume and shine. Specialized in antique and creation
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1950s French Retro Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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

Cartier Diamond Ruby Ear Clips
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful ear clips made by Cartier in 1980s. Designed as clusters of balls set with diamonds and
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Graff Diamond Dome Ear-Clips
By Graff
Located in New York, NY
Graff Pair of White Gold and Diamond Dome Ear-clips This pair of earrings are oval domes of 48
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Late 20th Century British Artist Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Graff Diamond Dome Ear-Clips
Graff Diamond Dome Ear-Clips
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H 0.88 in W 0.63 in
Large Diamond Gold Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
This lovely pair of 18k yellow gold earrings, feature sparkling round cut diamonds that weigh
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20th Century Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Diamond Gold Ear Clips
Large Diamond Gold Ear Clips
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W 0.78 in L 1.27 in
Citrine Diamond Dangling Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
Citrine diamond dangling ear clips Brilliant-cut diamonds of approximately 0.80 carat, 18 karat
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Late 20th Century Vintage Diamond Ear Clips

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Citrine Diamond Dangling Ear Clips
Citrine Diamond Dangling Ear Clips
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W 0.75 in L 1.75 in
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Vintage Diamond Ear Clips For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of vintage diamond ear clips for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 278 vintage versions or 17 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of vintage diamond ear clips includes designs that are universally popular, but modern and retro styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier and David Webb are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Browse our collection of 153 diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for round cut vintage diamond ear clips and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and mixed cut alternatives. If you’re browsing the variety of vintage diamond ear clips for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Vintage Diamond Ear Clips?

Prices for vintage diamond ear clips can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $221 and can go as high as $350,000, while vintage diamond ear clips, on average, fetch $7,500.

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 Diamond Ear Clips
  • 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 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.