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Tiffany & Co. Sterling Shell Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Figural "shell" earrings. Made and signed by TIFFANY & CO. Sterling silver. Very pretty raised
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1970s American Vintage Shell Earring

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Shell Earrings
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Shell Earrings
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W 1 in L 0.75 in
Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Earrings
By Patricia Schepps Vaill for Seaman Schepps
Located in Darnestown, MD
Beautiful shell earrings by PSV of Seaman Schepps. In the 1960's, the founder retired and his
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1970s American Modern Vintage Shell Earring

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Earrings
Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Earrings
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W 1.07 in L 1.13 in
1970s Dangling Yellow Gold Nautilus Shell Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Impressive 14k yellow gold natilus shell earrings dangling from a rose gold 14 button earring
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1970s Vintage Shell Earring

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1970s Dangling Yellow Gold Nautilus Shell Earrings
1970s Dangling Yellow Gold Nautilus Shell Earrings
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W 1.1 in D 0.5 in L 2 in
Vintage Black Enamel Shell Earrings
Located in New York, NY
I completely adore these vintage earrings, which remind me of the classic Seaman Schepps shell
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Shell Earring

Materials

Enamel

Vintage Black Enamel Shell Earrings
Vintage Black Enamel Shell Earrings
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W 1.19 in L 1.19 in
Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Resin Shell Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Step into the charm of another era with the Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Resin Shell Earrings, a
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1980s Vintage Shell Earring

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Earrings with Amethyst
By Patricia Schepps Vaill for Seaman Schepps
Located in Darnestown, MD
These classic Seaman Schepps turbo shell earrings have richly colored amethyst terminals. The
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1970s American Modern Vintage Shell Earring

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

Vintage Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Earrings with Amethyst
Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Earrings with Amethyst
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H 1 in W 1.25 in L 1.13 in
Shell Earrings Bezel Set with Amethyst and Peridot with Detachable Faceted Drops
By Trianon
Located in Chicago, IL
14K yellow gold drop Trigoncardiac shell earrings bezel set with amethyst and peridot, with
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1990s American Contemporary Vintage Shell Earring

Materials

Amethyst, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Angela Cummings Tiffany & Co. Gold Scallop Shell Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
earrings. Tiffany has been applied a seashell motif for its design for decades. In jewelry, shells
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1980s Vintage Shell Earring

Materials

Yellow Gold

Kabana Enamel Shell Earrings
By Kabana
Located in Darnestown, MD
Beautifully made enamel earrings, each depicting a shell, starfish and coral. They are made by
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1990s American Contemporary Vintage Shell Earring

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Kabana Enamel Shell Earrings
Kabana Enamel Shell Earrings
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W 0.63 in L 0.94 in
YSL Dramatic Shell Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic YSL earrings in deep gunmetal finish with pâté de verre cabochons in peridot and olivine
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1990s French Vintage Shell Earring

YSL Dramatic Shell Earrings
YSL Dramatic Shell Earrings
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W 1.75 in L 4.75 in
David Webb Earrings Rare Find Gold Large Swirl Shell Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Jupiter, FL
Rare swirl shell earrings by David Webb in 18KT yellow gold. GOLD: 18KT gold Grams:51.85
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Late 20th Century Vintage Shell Earring

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Daniel Swarovski Crystal Encrusted Shell earrings New, Never Worn 1980s
By Daniel Swarovski
Located in Wallkill, NY
Pair of New Old Stock Swarovski Shell earrings Measuring 1.15" x 1.00" Clip on's. This is out of a
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1980s American Vintage Shell Earring

Materials

Gilt Metal

Ciner Enamel Shell Earrings
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
Charming shell motif earrings by Ciner in enamelled pink and green. Clip back fittings, 1980s
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1980s American Vintage Shell Earring

Retro Hermès Shell Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1950
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
A retro pair of Hermès shell earrings in 18 karat yellow gold, circa 1950. This rare and unusual
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1950s French Retro Vintage Shell Earring

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Hermès Shell Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1950
Retro Hermès Shell Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1950
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W 1.03 in D 0.28 in L 1.03 in
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Crystal Shell Earrings 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A truly exquisite and large pair of Vintage YSL Shell Earrings. Crafted in gold plated metal an set
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1980s Vintage Shell Earring

1960s William De Lillo Shell Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A beautiful pair of William de Lillo chandelier earrings with large white coral cabochons and 4
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1960s Unknown Vintage Shell Earring

Materials

Coral

Miriam Haskell Glass Sea Shell Earrings
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell summer earrings of chalk white and frosted clear glass, suspended from a chalk white
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1950s American Vintage Shell Earring

Materials

Gilt Metal

Contemporary MAZ Topaz and Shell Earrings
By Maz
Located in Dubai, DU
These undulating 14KT earrings are one of the fun pieces we’ve had the pleasure of acquiring
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1990s North American Contemporary Vintage Shell Earring

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Topaz, 14k Gold

David Webb Gold Earrings, Vintage Shell Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of rare David Webb gold earrings. ​These are estate earrings feature a shell shape, with a
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1980s Vintage Shell Earring

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Henry Dunay Gold Platinum Cinnabar Shell Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Stamford, CT
Original Henry Dunay 1985-1995 3 dimensional textured and shiny Cinnabar clip post earrings from
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Late 20th Century Vintage Shell Earring

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Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Clam Sea Shell Earring Stud
Located in London, GB
A stunning 18ct Yellow Gold Sea Shell Stud made using a real sea shell as a reference and the
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20th Century European Hellenistic Vintage Shell Earring

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18KT Yellow Gold Shell Earrings with Cabochon Amethyst
Located in New York, NY
earrings have Omega backs, but posts can be added for pierced ears. The shells measure approximately 30 mm
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1990s American Contemporary Vintage Shell Earring

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Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Enamel and Diamond Shell Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in Darnestown, MD
The addition of diamonds makes these Schlumberger enamel shell shaped earrings dressier than usual
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1970s American Vintage Shell Earring

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Patricia Von Muslin Signed Sterling Silver Shell Earrings
By Patricia von Musulin
Located in Carmel, CA
Patricia Von Musulin earrings feature a shell motif composed with 925 sterling silver. Signed at
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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Shell Earring

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Sterling Silver

Large MAZ 14kt Yellow Gold and Citrine Shell Earrings
By Maz
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold MAZ Shell and Citrine Earrings. The turbo shell set with 7 small cabochon
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Shell Earring

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large MAZ 14kt Yellow Gold and Citrine Shell Earrings
Large MAZ 14kt Yellow Gold and Citrine Shell Earrings
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W 1.25 in D 0.5 in Dm 3 in L 1 in
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 Shell Earring

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Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Henry Dunay Shell Earrings in 18K Gold and Platinum
By Henry Dunay
Located in Houston, TX
Henry Dunay earrings depicting shells in 18K yellow gold and platinum with a high polish finish in
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Shell Earring

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18k Gold, Platinum

Henry Dunay Shell Earrings in 18K Gold and Platinum
Henry Dunay Shell Earrings in 18K Gold and Platinum
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W 0.75 in D 0.38 in L 1.38 in
William Spratling Nautilus Conch Shell Earrings Vintage Taxco Mexico 980 Silver
By William Spratling
Located in North Attleboro, MA
, fig. 2-53. Beautiful repousse 980 silver earrings in the design of a cross-section of a conch shell
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1940s Mexican Modernist Vintage Shell Earring

Materials

Silver

Dominique Aurientis Gold Gilt Sea shell Earrings New, Never Worn 1980s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Dominique Aurientis Gold Gilt Seashell Earrings New old stock. Earrings are clip-ons. Matching
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1980s French Vintage Shell Earring

Materials

Gilt Metal

William Spratling Conch Shell Earrings Pin Brooch Set 980 Silver Vintage Taxco
By William Spratling
Located in North Attleboro, MA
", 2003, pg. 40, figure 2-56. A beautiful set of matching earrings and brooch. Crafted of 980 silver
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1940s Mexican Modernist Vintage Shell Earring

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Silver

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Rive Gauche Sea Shell Earrings by Robert Goossens
By Maison Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Wilmslow, GB
condition. Please note these earrings are made from a natural sea shell hence they are delicate and
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20th Century Vintage Shell Earring

Red & Beige Shell Earrings Set in 18k Gold With Inlaid Pearls by Trianon
By Trianon
Located in New York, NY
These beautiful earrings in Iron Red & Beige Shells, set in 18k Gold With Inlaid Pearls by Trianon
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Shell Earring

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Pearl, 18k Gold

Red & Beige Shell Earrings Set in 18k Gold With Inlaid Pearls by Trianon
Red & Beige Shell Earrings Set in 18k Gold With Inlaid Pearls by Trianon
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H 1.26 in W 0.63 in D 0.95 in Dm 1.34 in L 1.26 in
Henry Dunay 18k 750 Gold Hammered Shell Earrings Clip on Excellent Condition 11G
By Henry Dunay
Located in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL
Beautiful 18k gold Henry Dunay iconic hammered earrings in the shell design. Excellent pre-owned
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Shell Earring

Materials

18k Gold

Trianon Shell Gold and Coral Earrings
By Trianon
Located in Atlanta, GA
Trianon the sister company to Seaman Schepps is known for their beautiful natural shell earrings
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Shell Earring

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Coral, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Vintage Sapphire Ruby Turbo Shell Gold Earrings
By Patricia Schepps Vaill for Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
and turbo shells. Earrings are 30mm x 20mm. Marked: P.S.V. of Seaman Schepps, 14k. Weight - 26.7 grams.
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20th Century American Vintage Shell Earring

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co Fan Shell Yellow Gold Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Fan Shell Earrings by Tiffany & Co. These earrings are made for not
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1980s American Vintage Shell Earring

Materials

Yellow Gold

Fred Leighton Shell Gold Earrings
By Fred Leighton
Located in Darnestown, MD
Very chic shell earrings with pyramidal gold medallions by Fred Leighton. The shells are natural
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1970s American Modern Vintage Shell Earring

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14k Gold

Fred Leighton Shell Gold Earrings
Fred Leighton Shell Gold Earrings
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W 0.75 in L 1.13 in
Seaman Schepps Vintage Turbo Shell Ruby Sapphire Gold Earrings
By Patricia Schepps Vaill for Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage Seaman Schepps turbo shell earrings, crafted by Patricia Shepps, with ruby and
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20th Century American Vintage Shell Earring

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Very long gilded 'shell and wooden bead earrings, 1980s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Very long and exotic gilded 'shell' earrings, made from a large gilt shell and cream wooden beads
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1980s British Vintage Shell Earring

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Gilt Metal

Very long gilded 'shell and wooden bead earrings, 1980s
Very long gilded 'shell and wooden bead earrings, 1980s
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W 1.25 in D 1.25 in L 5 in
Vintage Dolce & Gabbana Black Metallic Top
By Dolce & Gabbana, D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA
Located in New York, NY
Paste Earrings pictured are also available in my shop; please inquire. Measurements: Note that the
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1990s Italian Vintage Shell Earring

Vintage Dolce & Gabbana Black Metallic Top
Vintage Dolce & Gabbana Black Metallic Top
Size: Size XS + Small, see description
Maz Shell Gold Earrings
By Maz
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 14k gold earrings with shell top. Measure 30mm x 25mm. Marked MAZ 14k. Weight - 22.1 grams.
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20th Century American Vintage Shell Earring

Materials

Gold

Lovely Round Silver & Abalone Shell Stud Earrings
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Vintage Round/Circle Stud Earrings Silver & Abalone Shell - Stripes
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20th Century Vintage Shell Earring

Materials

Silver

Enid Kaplan Gold Sterling Silver Anodized Niobium Garnets Water Birds Earrings
By Enid Kaplan
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare 14k gold, anodized niobium, sterling silver, garnets and shell earrings entitled "Water Birds
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1980s American Artisan Vintage Shell Earring

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold

Lalaounis Shell Form Earrings 22k
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 22k, by Ilias Lalaounis, Greece. These high-karat gold earrings have that cool ancient
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1960s Greek Vintage Shell Earring

Materials

Agate, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lalaounis Shell Form Earrings 22k
Lalaounis Shell Form Earrings 22k
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H 1.5 in W 1 in
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Fluted Shell Fan Earrings
Located in Henderson, NV
Vintage 14K yellow gold dome earrings with shell fan design and rope across. Measurements: Length
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20th Century Vintage Shell Earring

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Fluted Shell Fan Earrings
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Fluted Shell Fan Earrings
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H 0.28 in W 0.79 in L 0.99 in
Carved Shell Cameo Drop Earrings By Florenza, 1960s
By Florenza
Located in McKinney, TX
1.25" x .5" - Gold plated hardware - Carved shell cameos - Clip on earring backs - By Florenza
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1960s American Modern Vintage Shell Earring

David Webb Gold Earrings, Swirl Shell
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of David Webb gold earrings with the swirl shell design. Classic 18k gold earrings for
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1970s Vintage Shell Earring

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

David Webb Gold Earrings, Swirl Shell
David Webb Gold Earrings, Swirl Shell
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H 1.13 in W 0.75 in
Miriam Haskell Coral and Shell Motif Earrings
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Miriam Haskell Shell Motif Earrings with clip fittings. A turquoise resin shell is set
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1950s American Vintage Shell Earring

Materials

Gilt Metal

Tiffany & Co. 1970 George Schuler Seashells Clips Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Shells earrings designed by Tiffany & Co. A beautiful pair of clips-on earrings created in New
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Shell Earring

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gianfranco Ferré "Shells" Gold metal Clip Earrings
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Gianfranco Ferré - (Made in Italy) Gold metal clip earrings featuring shells paved with strass
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1990s Italian Artist Vintage Shell Earring

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Gilt Metal

Claire Deve Vintage Shell Vintage Earrings 80s
By Claire Deve
Located in Verviers, Région Wallonne
Love these shell summer vintage earrings made by Claire Deve in the 80s. Ivory resin, burnished
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20th Century Vintage Shell Earring

Materials

Gold Plate

Claire Deve Vintage Shell Vintage Earrings 80s
Claire Deve Vintage Shell Vintage Earrings 80s
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H 1.97 in W 0.99 in
ANGELA CUMMINGS Paula Shell Yellow Gold Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
carved multi-colored Paula Shells. The stones in the earrings are natural and vary slightly in color
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1990s American Vintage Shell Earring

Materials

Yellow Gold

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

Materials

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

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

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

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

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

Clam Shell Motif Diamond Clip 18 Karat White Gold Earrings
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
These whimsical clam shell design earrings feature 40 bead set round cut diamonds with an estimated
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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Shell Earring

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1970s Vintage Hammerman Hammered 18k Gold Hoop Shell Clip Earrings
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Miami, FL
. They are very elegant and sophisticated earrings. it is hand hammered and it shines as it dangles
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1970s American Retro Vintage Shell Earring

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany & Co Estate Puffed Shell Omega Back Earrings Silver 21.30 Grams
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tiffany & Co Estate Puffed Shell Omega Back Earrings Silver 21.30 Grams TIF636 These elegant
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1990s American Vintage Shell Earring

Materials

Silver

French 1960s Shell Cameo 18 Karat Rose Gold Earrings Ring Set
Located in Poitiers, FR
Set in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. This antique set is composed of a pair of earrings
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1960s French Retro Vintage Shell Earring

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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

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Vintage Shell Earring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage shell earring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a vintage shell earring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic vintage shell earring over the years, but those made by Yves Saint Laurent, Seaman Schepps and Chanel are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A vintage shell earring can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 7 Coral versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and bead alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a vintage shell earring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Vintage Shell Earring?

On average, a vintage shell earring at 1stDibs sells for $606, while they’re typically $6 on the low end and $14,240 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 Shell Earring
  • 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.