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Vinatge gold hanging earrings with sapphires and diamonds, circa 1940s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Old gold hanging earrings with sapphires and diamonds. Origin: Great Britain, first half of the
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Mid-20th Century British Art Nouveau Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Honora 18kt Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond 1.33ct. Hanging Earrings
By Honora
Located in New York, NY
Classic 18 karat yellow gold hanging earrings. The earrings are designed with 8mm cultured pearls
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1980s American Contemporary Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Striking Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Tiger Stripe Enamel Hanging Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This bold pair of vintage hanging earrings are lavishly finished with black enamel tiger stripes
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Brutalist Gold Hanging Earring
Located in New York, NY
A wild pair of Brutalist style 18k gold earring. The earring is made of gold wires suspended from
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1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Brutalist  Gold Hanging Earring
Brutalist  Gold Hanging Earring
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W 1 in L 2.75 in
Engraved Gilded Gold Vermeil Finished Hardware Hanging Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These wonderfully elegant gilded gold hardware with a vermeil finished are detailed with engraved carvings throughout, and measures 2" in height, 1" in width.
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1980s Italian Vintage Hanging Earrings

Cellini Jewelers Platinum and Diamond 7.50 Carat Hanging Earrings
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Cellini Jewelers Elegant Diamond earrings. These Platinum earrings are designed with round
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1990s Unknown Modern Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Detailed Coral & Red Enamel with Gold Hardware Hanging Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Detailed coral and red enamel as well as gold vermeil hardware earrings hang at 4 1/4" in
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1970s American Vintage Hanging Earrings

Fabulous 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Hanging Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 16.4 grams Pearl = 11 mm Diamond = 0.72 ct twd (estimated) Length: 2 inches
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20th Century Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage, Tailored, 18k Yellow Gold, Diamond and Lapis Lazuli Hanging Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This very well crafted pair of 18k yellow gold late-20th Century earrings are bezel set with two
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18Kt Yellow Gold 2.28 Carat Diamond & 5.54 Carat Blue Sapphire Hanging Earrings
By Effevi
Located in New York, NY
A lovely pair of 18 karat yellow gold earrings set with round brilliant cut Diamonds and Blue
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1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond, Citrine, Pink Tourmaline and Onyx Hanging Earrings
By Baten
Located in New York, NY
1990's Chic ! These oh so classic 18 karat yellow gold earrings are designed with pave set diamonds
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1990s Italian Retro Vintage Hanging Earrings

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Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold, 4.94 Carat Diamond and South Sea Pearl Hanging Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These earrings are designed with 18 karat yellow gold heart shapes that have been pave set with
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1990s Retro Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

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

Pair of 14 Karat Gold Campo del Cielo Meteorite Hanging Earrings
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pair of 14 Karat gold hanging earrings set with a "campo del cielo" meteorites, Each earring is
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Late 20th Century Argentine Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

Gold, Iron

Diamond Pearl Platinum Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Exuding timeless elegance and eternal sophistication, comprising a pair of 1960’s hanging earrings
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1960s American Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Drop Earrings White GoldDiamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of hanging earrings in 750 thousandths (18 carat) white gold. paved with 20 brilliant-cut
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20th Century French Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Drop Earrings White GoldDiamond
Drop Earrings White GoldDiamond
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W 0.35 in L 2.33 in
Vintage Lagos 18 Karat Yellow Gold Caviar Earrings with Tourmaline and Diamonds
By Lagos
Located in New York, NY
round brilliant Diamonds accent these 18 karat yellow gold hanging earrings. The earrings hang 2 5/8
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1990s American Retro Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White gold earrings with corals and 1.00ct diamonds
Located in Chorzów, PL
Hanging earrings made of 0.750 white gold decorated with old-cut diamonds and corals. Origin
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Gold

UGL Certified 77 Carat Kunzite & Diamond Hanging Drop Earring 18Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
large Kunzite Hanging Earrings total weight 77 ct , perfect pair made in 18 carat White gold
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20th Century Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond, Pearl and Gem Stones Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18 karat yellow gold hanging earrings. The top portion of these beautiful earrings are set with a
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1990s Unknown Retro Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Etruscan Style Classical Greek 22k Woven Gold Necklace and Earrings
Located in New York, NY
large torque type. The woven gold hoop earrings transform to long hanging earrings for a dramatic
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20th Century Greek Classical Greek Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold

Handcraft 9 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Ruby Carnelian Pearls Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, IT
part the small pearl is hanging. Earrings total weight 15.10 grams
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1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

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

Modernist Organic Form F. Marshall 14k Gold Amethyst, Peridot Earrings, 1980's
Located in New York, NY
Organic form 14K gold roughly textured long hanging earrings encrusted with a multitude of vari
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20th Century American Modernist Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum 27 Carat Diamond Hanging Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Make a compelling statement of fashion with these spectacular diamond drop earrings from our
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

David Webb Platinum Diamond Earrings with Hanging Dangling Coral
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
gorgeous David Webb earrings are absolutely stunning. Earrings are 3.4 inches long, the coral drop is
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Platinum

1960 AGL Certified Colombian Minor Traditional Emerald Diamond Drop Earrings PT
Located in New York, NY
Earrings Platinum Emerald Diamond Hanging Earrings in platinum Two fine Natural Colombian Emerald
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1960s Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Raymond C. Yard Platinum Hanging GIA Heart Diamond Drop Dangling Earrings
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in New York, NY
The Raymond Yard diamond drop earrings are an exquisite masterpiece crafted from the finest
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cellini 18KT Gold Hanging Heart Earring 2.00 Carat Emerald & .74 Carat Diamonds
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Cellini designed sweet 18 karat yellow gold hanging heart earrings. The hearts are set with
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1990s Italian Contemporary Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Solid Yellow Gold Tassel Dangling Wire Earrings Hanging 1.5 Inch 7.0 Gram
Located in Santa Monica, CA
18k Solid Yellow Gold Tassel Dangling Wire Earrings Hanging 1.5 Inch 7.0 Gram 7.0 gram weight
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1940s American Retro Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold, 1.10 Carat Diamond and Black Onyx Hanging Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A very classic pair of 18 Karat Yellow Gold hanging drop earrings with Diamonds and Black Onyx. The
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1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Iconic Chanel black Circle clip-on earring with gold Chanel bag hanging, 1990s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Iconic black enamel CHANEL Clip-on earrings. A large Circle in this hangs the iconic gold-colored
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1990s French Modern Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Cellini 18 Karat Gold Hanging Heart Earrings 2.49 Carat Ruby and 0.75 Ct Diamond
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Cellini designed sweet 18 karat yellow gold hanging heart earrings. The hearts are set with
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1990s Italian Contemporary Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

15 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Hanging /Cocktail/Drop Earring 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
15 Carat blue Sapphire Cabochon and Diamond Hanging/Cocktail Earring 18 Karat White Gold. perfect
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20th Century Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

David Webb Bombe Platinum 56.84 Carats Hanging Door Knocker Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
"Lustrous diamond day to night diamond earrings by David Webb. Absolutely out of this world these
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Yellow Gold Door Hanging Earclips
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
18kt yellow gold interlocking circular design hanging earclips. 1 3/4" long
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1990s Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Yellow Gold Door Hanging Earclips
Yellow Gold Door Hanging Earclips
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L 1.74 in
Hanging sparkly Clip-on earring by J. SABBAGH Paris from the 1960s, gold se
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Vintage sparkley J. SABBAGH PARIS signed ear clip. Clear rhineston, all stones are open back in a yellow gold setting. Measurement: Length 7 cm, Wight 3 - Features - Dangling earcli...
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1960s French Art Deco Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Gilt Metal

YVes Sant Laurent Paris, hanging ear clip, gold plated and colorful rhinestones
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Yves Sant Laurent Paris, ear clips, Made in France, with a hanging oval decorated with leaves and
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1980s French Modern Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Zuni Coral Earrings
By Zuni
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
. Each earring has 53 small coral cabochons hanging in layers that move gracefully. Hallmarked on the
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20th Century American Native American Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

Zuni Coral Earrings
Zuni Coral Earrings
W 1 in L 4 in
Drop Earrings Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Earrings in yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). pearls and hanging gold drops. length: 3.5cm
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20th Century French Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Drop Earrings Yellow Gold
Drop Earrings Yellow Gold
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W 3.39 in L 1.38 in
Vintage Pierced Rhinestone Earrings
Located in Alford, MA
Rhinestone dangle earrings for pierced ears featuring five rows of sequentially curved stones at
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Hanging Earrings

Vintage Pierced Rhinestone Earrings
Vintage Pierced Rhinestone Earrings
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H 3.75 in W 1.25 in
Chopard Diamond and Hematite Earrings
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Impressive Chopard earrings Chopard "Casmir" collection, diamond and ruby earrings. Impressive
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1960s Swiss Artist Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Hematite, Ruby, 18k Gold

Chopard Diamond and Hematite Earrings
Chopard Diamond and Hematite Earrings
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W 0.82 in L 1.69 in
Yellow gold Art Deco Sapphire Earrings
Located in Surfside, FL
Art Deco Sapphire earrings in 14k yellow gold with approximately 0.80 cts in saphires. Hanging
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20th Century Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

"Art Deco" Enamel Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
famous period Art Deco Jewels. Although we do not know who designed the original earring, this faux
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

"Art Deco" Enamel Drop Earrings
"Art Deco" Enamel Drop Earrings
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W 1.2 in L 4 in
Yellow Gold Double Hoop Earring Jackets
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Double Beveled Hoop Earring Jackets. Add these earring jackets to any studs
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1990s Retro Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Double Hoop Earring Jackets
Yellow Gold Double Hoop Earring Jackets
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H 1.03 in W 0.91 in
Goldtone and Pink Lucite Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Bright "gold" swirl button earrings with double pink faceted lucite hanging balls.
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1980s American Vintage Hanging Earrings

Flower Earrings with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Nuevo Leon, MX
Very delicate long and narrow old gold earrings with small diamonds. A flower in the middle with a
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Mid-20th Century Indian Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Vintage Swedish earrings. Gilt silver and pearls.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wonderful design and beautiful is what categories these earrings made in Sweden in the 1970s. the
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1970s Swedish Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Silver

1950's Sterling Artisan Mobile Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Sterling Artisan Mobile Earrings from the 1950's. Modernist sculpture formed by manipulating
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1950s American Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

1950's Sterling Artisan Mobile Earrings
1950's Sterling Artisan Mobile Earrings
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W 0.5 in L 2 in
10K Yellow Gold Chain Dangle Earrings #14315
Located in Washington Depot, CT
These yellow gold earrings feature a hanging chain loop. Size: 30.7 mm X 12.3 mm Weight: 2.6 g
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20th Century Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Diamond Crystal Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and aesthetic pair of dangle earrings centered with a pear shaped ruby outlined with
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20th Century American Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Vintage pair of 18 k gold earrings
Located in Stockholm, SE
These earrings made of 18 k gold are quite playful. The hanging roundish parts are decorated with
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1950s Swedish Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage pair of 18 k gold earrings
Vintage pair of 18 k gold earrings
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H 1.97 in W 0.79 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Pear Shape Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef Pear Shape Diamond Earrings Pear shape diamonds hanging from a knot of baguette diamonds
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1950s French Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

18ct White Gold, Diamond and Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
These beautiful 18ct white gold, diamond and pearl drop earrings are the perfect statement piece
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1990s European Modern Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

1950's California Pottery Lime Motif Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Fun California Pottery Lime motif earrings from the 1950's. Hand made with vibrant limes hanging
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1950s American Artisan Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

10k Gold, 15k Gold, Gilt Metal

Art Deco Jade Onyx Diamond Temple Earrings
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely Art Deco figurative earrings of jade buddhas hanging from graduated temple form motifs of
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1930s American Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum

Yellow gold floral briolette rose cut diamond earrings
Located in Surfside, FL
Antique 14k yellow gold floral briolette rose cut diamond earrings with approximately 2 carats in
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20th Century Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Diamonds Coral White Gold 14 Karat Drop Earrings
Located in Marcianise, IT
angel skin coral hanging and movable and diamonds An elegant and at the same time displayable earring
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1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Chaumet Diamond and Pearl Drop Dangle Clip Earrings
By Chaumet
Located in New York, NY
"You'll look stunning every time you don these dazzling earrings from our Estate collection. Each
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20th Century French Modern Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

1950s Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earring in 18 karat yellow gold, own hellmark. Pair of ear clips, each one forms
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1950s French Retro Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gianni Bulgari Enigma Diamond 18k White Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Bellmore, NY
hanging circular discs, these earrings are a stunning piece of jewelry that embodies elegance and
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Late 20th Century Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gianni Bulgari Enigma Diamond 18k White Gold Earrings
Gianni Bulgari Enigma Diamond 18k White Gold Earrings
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H 2.25 in W 1.75 in L 1.75 in
Vintage Turquoise And Gold Drop Earrings, Circa 1950
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage turquoise and gold earrings, with a disc top hanging from ear wires, suspending
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1950s American Retro Vintage Hanging Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold

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Vintage Hanging Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of vintage hanging earrings. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Our selection of items includes 56 vintage examples as well as 14 contemporary versions. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of vintage hanging earrings to choose from, but modern and retro vintage hanging earrings are of considerable interest. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel and Mon Pilar are consistently popular. Browse our collection of 16 diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. There are many round cut, brilliant cut and ball cut vintage hanging earrings for sale. When shopping our range of vintage hanging earrings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Vintage Hanging Earrings?

On average, vintage hanging earrings at 1stDibs sell for $1,624, while they’re typically $96 on the low end and $15,000 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 Hanging Earrings
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    What hanging earrings are called depends on their style. Drop earrings hang below the ear and remain in place as you move, while dangle earrings swing with your movements. Chandelier earrings feature a tiered design and often show off sparkling gemstones like diamonds, emeralds and sapphires. Shop a large collection of earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    Many types of earrings that hang from the ear can be elegant. Dangle earrings featuring pearls or gemstones are one option. Large hoops made of gold, platinum or other precious metals are another. For a bold statement, consider chandelier earrings, which feature tiered dangling designs. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dangle earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    Earrings that don't hang are called stud earrings. They come in a variety of styles. Some feature a single pearl, while others show off a solitaire gemstone like a diamond or sapphire. Cluster earrings feature groups of pearls or gemstones. There are also stud earrings made solely of precious metal or decorated with other materials like crystals or beads. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of stud earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    Non-hanging earrings are called stud earrings. Typically, they feature an element like a gemstone or a pearl mounted on a post that slips through a piercing. A backing slides onto the post to secure the earring in place. Shop a wide variety of stud earrings from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 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.