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R J GRAZIANO Earrings Angelfish New, Never Worn - 1980s
By R.J. Graziano
Located in Wallkill, NY
Vintage 80's R.J. GRAZIANO Gold Tone Textured Fish Earrings Clip on's ANGELFISH. Still on the
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1980s American Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

18K R-Gold Princess Square Drop Earring, Dangling Earring, Dainty Bridal Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18K Rose Gold Princess Drop Earring, Dangling Earring, Dainty Bridal Jewelry, Square Gold Earrings
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20th Century American Modern Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Polished Finish Sculpted Textured Hoop Huggie Clip on Earrings
By R. Stone
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely elegant pair of hoop/huggie earrings that is crafted from solid 18k
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1990s Vintage R Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage CHANEL clip-on earring by R. Goossens, signed 1970/80 gold plated
By Maison Goossens for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Another CHANEL HIGHLIGHT from the 1970s/80s. A metalwork of Robert Goossens. A 3.5 large chased plate set with pearls, hanging from it is an openwork ball full of pearls. Another r...
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1970s French Artisan Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage CHANEL clip-on earring by  R. Goossens,  signed  1970/80 gold plated
Vintage CHANEL clip-on earring by  R. Goossens,  signed  1970/80 gold plated
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H 3.15 in W 1.38 in D 1.38 in Dm 1.38 in
Massive Black Enamel Baroque Earrings With French Coins By RJ Graziano, 1980s
By R.J. Graziano
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible jewelry piece from the '80s - Each earring measures 2" in diameter
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1980s American Modern Vintage R Earrings

All stones are secure and backs are tensioned appropriately R-CDY
Located in Winter Springs, FL
and are pierced with omega backs. Dimensions/Weight: Earrings measures 2.45” long and weigh 17.4g
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Butterfly Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Elegant 3 butterflies earrings in 18Kt white gold with
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage R Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage Butterfly Gold Earrings
Butterfly Gold Earrings
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L 1.34 in
Topaz Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Shiny leaf shaped earrings in 14kt yellow gold covered in
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Pearl Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Flower shaped dangle earrings in 18k yellow gold mounted
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1990s Italian Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Shapely dangle earrings in 12kt yellow gold
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Shiny earring in 14kt white and yellow gold with encrusted
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Palmiero Gold Diamond Sapphire Earrings
By Palmiero
Located in New York, NY
. Earrings are 45mm x 18mm. Marked: Palmiero, R, 750. Weight - 15 grams.
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20th Century Italian Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Luise Lapis Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Stud earrings in 18k yellow gold mounted with lapis hearts
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1990s Italian Retro Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luise Lapis Gold Stud Earrings
Luise Lapis Gold Stud Earrings
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H 1.26 in
Gold Diamond Aquamarine Drop Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Shiny earrings in 14kt yellow and white gold composed of a
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 kt Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Flower shaped dangle earrings in 18k yellow gold mounted
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1990s Italian Vintage R Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Luise Amethyst Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. These lovely drop earrings are mounted in 18Kt yellow gold
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luise Yellow Gold Chandelier Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. These beautiful earrings are mounted in 18k yellow gold and
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Other, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Pearl Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Classic and elegant earrings mounted in 18Kt yellow gold and
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

 Yellow Gold Pearl Dangle Earrings
 Yellow Gold Pearl Dangle Earrings
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W 0.71 in L 2.21 in
18 kt Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Dangle earrings in 18k yellow gold mounted with four stones
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1990s Italian Vintage R Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Garnet Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Dangle earrings in 14kt yellow gold composed of an altering
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Elegant earrings in 9kt yellow gold composed of an encrusted
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luise Diamond Topaz Snake Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Fashion snake shaped earrings in 9Kt gold and silver with a
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 9k Gold, Silver

Stones Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
charming design. Tot. weight 6.80gr R.f. +gffo For any inquiries,please contact the seller through the
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Other, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luise Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
embellishing them. Tot weight 9.90gr R.f. +grfh For any inquiries,please contact the seller through the
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Other, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luise Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Luise Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
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L 2.56 in
Luise Gold Sphere Drop Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
on the bottom. Tot weight 7.20 gr R.f +gogg For any inquiries,please contact the seller through the
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Other, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luise Gold Sphere Drop Earrings
Luise Gold Sphere Drop Earrings
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L 2.37 in
Diamond 18 kt Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Shapely dangle earrings in 18kt white gold embellished with
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stones 18 kt Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Hoop Earrings in 18k yellow gold mouted with stones. Stones
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1990s Italian Retro Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Other, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stones 18 kt Gold Hoop Earrings
Stones 18 kt Gold Hoop Earrings
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H 1.11 in
Turquoise 18 kt Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Hoop earrings in 18k yellow gold mounted with turquoise
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1990s Italian Retro Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise Matrix Gold Hoop Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Hoop Earrings in 18k yellow gold mounted with turquoise
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1990s Italian Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Turquoise Matrix, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luise Pearl Yellow Gold Flower Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. These beautiful earrings are mounted in 18k yellow gold and
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luise Pearl Yellow Gold Flower Earrings
Luise Pearl Yellow Gold Flower Earrings
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W 1.07 in L 1.38 in
Diamonds Blue Sapphires Rubies Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
message center. Earrings in 14k yellow gold composed of rubies in the center surrounded by a blue
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1990s Italian Retro Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

 Diamonds Blue Sapphires Rubies Gold Earrings
 Diamonds Blue Sapphires Rubies Gold Earrings
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H 0.91 in W 0.83 in L 0.91 in
Diamonds Hard Stones Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Dangle earrings in 14k white gold mounted with diamonds and
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1990s Italian Retro Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds Rubies and Onyx Drop Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Drop Earrings in 14 kt White Gold, composed of Diamond
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold

Luise Yellow Gold Flower Drop Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. It's summer time, and these lovely earrings reminder it
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Other, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral, Onyx, Diamonds Platinum Drop Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Very elegant pair of earrings realized in platinum and
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Coral, Onyx, Diamonds Platinum Drop Earrings
Coral, Onyx, Diamonds Platinum Drop Earrings
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Dm 0.32 in L 1.97 in
Gold Diamond Onyx Stone Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Green stone dangle earrings in 18kt white gold embellished
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphires Diamonds White Gold Dangling Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful drop earrings, in 14kt white gold, with 1.45ct
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1980s Italian Retro Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Turquoise Pearl Sapphires Diamonds Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Shaped paste turquoise earrings in 14kt white gold mounted
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Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Baguette Cut Diamond Blue Sapphire Star Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
possible to remove the stud and, use them as clip on earrings. Tot weight 16.5 gr R.f. +ehce For any
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Parentesi 18k Yellow Gold Square Dangling Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in MIAMI, FL
" in length and 10 mm in width. The earrings are hallmarked L & R for correct ear placement. The pair
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage R Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Diamond Sapphire Ruby Drop Gold Earring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
message center. Drop earring in 14kt white gold embellished with sapphires rubies and diamonds. tot
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

White Pearls, Aquamarines, Diamonds, Platinum Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Elegant dangle earrings realized in platinum and mounted at
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1970s Retro Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Green Agate Diamonds Rose Gold Amphora Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Fabulous 14 kt rose gold pendant earring
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamonds Onyx Emeralds Rose Gold Dangling Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Fantastic retro style Earrings pendants in rose and white
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage R Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

French Pearl Acorn Cornucopia Earrings, attrib. Boivin
By René Boivin
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming French Pearl Acorn Cluster Earrings with clip back fittings, attributed to Rene Boivin who
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

De Grisogono Boule Earrings with Ruby and Diamonds
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of ruby and diamond dangling earrings signed de GRISOGONO circa 1990. The iconic Boule
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1990s Swiss Modern Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

Luise Three Ring Yellow Gold Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. These beautiful earrings are mounted in 18k yellow gold and
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds Sapphires Big Australian Pearls Rose Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Dangle Earrings in 14Kt Rose Gold with Diamonds, Sapphires
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1980s Italian Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

White Pearl, 18Kt Yellow Gold Drops Pendant Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Classic and elegant/drop pendant earrings relized in 18Kt
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Hearts Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Elegant 3 hearts earrings in 18Kt white gold with little
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Kutchinsky Fancy Color Diamond Cluster Earrings, English, 1972
By Kutchinsky
Located in London, GB
Kutchinsky fancy colour diamond cluster earrings. A matching pair, set to center with a round
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1970s English Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold

Ruby Sapphire Emerald White Stone Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. White stone earrings in 14kt yellow and white gold
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold...

Yellow Topazes Diamonds Silver and Rose Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Rhombus shape earrings in 14K rose gold structure composed
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1950s Retro Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Red Coral Buttons, 18K Yellow Gold Flower Shape Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Elegant earrings in 18kt yellow gold structure mounted
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Coral Little Spheres, 18K Yellow Gold Retrò Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Earrings in 18k yellow gold mounted with pink coral spheres
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Judith Ripka 18k Yellow Gold Diamond, Moonstone & Gemstone Dangle Earrings
By Judith Ripka
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Upn for. your consideration is this pair of sparkling 18k yellow gold & gemstone earrings from
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Late 20th Century American Vintage R Earrings

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Diamond, Moonstone, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Coral Spheres, 18K Yellow Gold Dangle/Drop Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Dangle earrings in 18k yellow gold composed of coral spheres
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1990s Italian Retro Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, Engraved Flower Theme Coral , Kyanite, 14K White Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Simple and elegant earrings in 14K white
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds, Emeralds, 14 Karat White Gold Retrò Chandelier Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful pair of retrò chandelier earrings in 14K white
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1980s Retro Vintage R Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Amethysts, White Stones, Emeralds, Diamonds White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Amazing drop flower theme earrings in 14K white gold
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage R Earrings

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Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

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Vintage R Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of vintage r earrings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 6375 vintage editions and 442 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of vintage r earrings to choose from, but Modern and Contemporary vintage r 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, Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Lacroix are consistently popular. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 1004, are particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for round cut vintage r earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and oval cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of vintage r earrings, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Vintage R Earrings?

On average, vintage r earrings at 1stDibs sell for $733, while they’re typically $58 on the low end and $250,000 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 R 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.
  • 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.