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Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Earrings
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These Emerald earrings are a match to the Emerald ring listed and are a gorgeous shade of green
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2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Earrings
Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Earrings
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W 0.43 in D 0.2 in L 0.55 in
3-Color 18 Karat Earrings
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
3colors earrings 18k with clip Necklace in parure available The total weight of the gold is GR
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Vintage 1970s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

3-Color 18 Karat Earrings
3-Color 18 Karat Earrings
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W 0.6 in D 0.79 in L 1.38 in
3-Color 18 Karat Earrings with Diamonds
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
3colors earrings 18k with 104 diamonds ct. 2.23 The total weight of the gold is GR 26 Stamp 10 MI
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1990s Italian More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

3-Color 18 Karat Earrings with Diamonds
3-Color 18 Karat Earrings with Diamonds
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W 0.6 in D 0.79 in L 1.19 in
Grace Carnelian Gold 18 Karat Earring Charms
By Nina Wynn
Located in Denver, CO
Our moonstone-accented Grace Gold Earring Charms are rimmed in gold, with a vivid carnelian
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Diamond Yellow Gold 18 Karat Earrings Earclips
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamond on Yellow Gold 18k Ear Clips. Total height: 0.79 inch (2.00 centimeters). Width at maximum: 0.39 inch (1.00 centimeter). Total weight: 18.85 grams
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1990s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1960s Avian George Braque 18 Karat Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The earrings is finely crafted in 18k yellow gold . Beautiful ,stunning and unique earring. Circa
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Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Topaz Briolette Diamond on Gold 18 Karat Earrings
Located in Geneva, CH
Topaz Briolette and Diamond on Blue/Green rhodium Gold and yellow Gold 18k Earrings. Contemporary
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21st Century and Contemporary Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Yellow Gold, Gold

Amethyst Pink Sapphires Pink Gold 18 Karat Earrings
Located in Vannes, FR
earrings, set with pink sapphires and amethysts, a French creation that combines refinement and timeless
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21st Century and Contemporary French Romantic Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Classic Black Diamond White Gold 18 Karat Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings White Gold 18 K (Matching Necklace Available) Diamond 120-RND-0,33-H/VS2A Diamond 66-RND
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Amwaj Rose Gold 18 Karat Earrings with Diamonds
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Unique and artistic earrings by Amwaj jewelry, made of baguette and round shape diamonds. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Amwaj White Gold 18 Karat Earring with Diamonds
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Classy, romantic 18K White Gold Amwaj earring with Diamonds. For the look that epitomizes love
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21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tanzanite and Diamonds Clip-On 18 Karat Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The earrings is finely crafted in 18k white gold with diamonds weighing approximately total of 4.11
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1990s American More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Impressive Quartz Diamond White Gold 18 Karat Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings White Gold 18 K Diamond 36-Round 57-0,19-3/4A Diamond 66-Round 57-1,71-7/5A Quartz 2
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2010s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Diamond, 14k Gold

Classic Combination Three Gold Color 18 Karat Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings Yellow, White, Rose Gold 18 K Diamond 104 RND - 0,51ct Weight 8.55 grams With a
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fabulous Diamond Sapphire Emerald White Gold 18 Karat Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NATKINA is jewelry for your everyday life, forever. Diamond 18-RND-0,49-G/SI1A Emerald 4-7,1ct Emerald 2
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Dangle Earrings

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

Grace Amethyst Gold 18 Karat Earring Charms 'Charms only'
By Nina Wynn
Located in Denver, CO
Our moonstone-accented Grace Gold Earring Charms are rimmed in gold, with a vivid amethyst gemstone
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Drop Earrings

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18k Gold

Pair of Conch Pearl and Diamond 18 Karat Earrings
Located in Banbury, GB
_________________________________________ The articulated earrings of elegant design, the pink conch pearl surmount suspending a line of
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2010s British Edwardian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Inspired Blue Sapphire White Diamond Gold 18 Karat Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings White Gold 18 K (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 64-Round 57-0,43-5/5A Blue Sapphire 2
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2010s Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Precious Quartz Diamond Fabulous Yellow Gold 18 Karat Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings Yellow Gold 18 K (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 12-RND-0,07-G/VS2A Quartz 2-8,32ct
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2010s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold

Fine Jewellery Rock Crystal Diamond Yellow Gold 18 Karat Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Yellow Gold 18K Earrings (Matching Ring Available) Weight 9.50 gram Diamond 20-Round 57-0,28-3/4A
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2010s Drop Earrings

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Rock Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold

Modern Precious Pearl Diamond Fabulous Yellow Gold 18 Karat Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings Yellow Gold 18 K (Matching Necklace Available) Diamond 4-RND-0,18-G/VS2A Diamond 12-RND
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2010s Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Modern White Pearl White Diamond White Gold 18 Karat Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings White Gold 18 K (Matching Necklace Available) Diamond 6-RND-0,14-H/VS2A Pearls diameter
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Black Grey White Pearl Diamond White Gold 18 Karat Earrings
Located in Geneva, CH
Shading off effect Black Grey White Pearl on Diamond and White Gold 18k Ear Pendants. Total length: 2.17 inch (5.50 centimeters). Total weight: 9.22 grams.
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2010s Aesthetic Movement Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Grace Sleeping Beauty Gold 18 Karat Earring Charms 'Charms only'
By Nina Wynn
Located in Denver, CO
Our moonstone-accented Grace Gold Earring Charms are rimmed in gold, with a vivid turquoise
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Drop Earrings

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18k Gold

Classic 30 Carat Smoky Quartz Yellow Gold 18 Karat Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings White Gold 18 K Quartz 2 RND - 30,01 Weight 12.54 grams With a heritage of ancient
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lever-Back Earrings

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Quartz, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 4.14 Carats Emerald Old European Cut Diamond 18 Karat Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
18 karat gold. Circa: 1900. Measures: 1/2 x 5/8 inch. Total weight: 4.0 grams. Flashy. Bright. Grassy
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold

Mother of Pearl Diamond Topaz Sapphire White Gold 18 Karat Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NATKINA embraces the principles of modern Feminism — meaning, we believe a woman’s virtue is more than her external beauty. We believe that women deserve to feel proud of their achie...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold

Antique Angel Coral and Princess Cut Crimson Sapphire 18 Karat Earrings
By Gabrielle Sanchez
Located in new york, NY
Whisper pale pure angel coral for the most feminine of jewelry looks, these teardrops are enhanced with crimson colored princess cut sapphires. GS93CrlCrSapp — 22x12.5mm smooth anti...
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2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings

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Coral, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Impressive Pink Sapphire Pink Quartz White Diamond Gold 18 Karat Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings White Gold 18 K Diamond 56-Round 57-0,67-3/4A Pink Quartz 2-Oval-14,87 3/3A Punk Sapphire
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2010s Lever-Back Earrings

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Quartz, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Handmade Icy Jadeite Slices Zambian Emerald Diamond Pave Drop 18 Karat Earrings
By H & H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
around the Jade's and up the bail -Drop Earrings -18 karat White Gold -Handmade H&H Collection
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2010s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Quartz Green Sapphire Pink Sapphire Quartz Yellow Gold 18 Karat Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
single day of life is worth celebrating, in the most beautiful way possible! Diamond 18-RND-0,31-F/SI1A
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gabrielle Sanchez Oro Verdi Eye, Sapphire and Freshwater Pearl 18 Karat Earring
By Gabrielle Sanchez
Located in new york, NY
earring is for her. At once original and classic, this design is defined by a pair of remarkable faceted
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2010s American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Amazing Combination London Blue Topaz White Diamond White Gold 18 Karat Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
White Gold 18K Earrings (Matching Ring Available) Weight 17.44 gram Diamond 18-Round 57-0,18-4/6A
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2010s Lever-Back Earrings

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18k Gold

Yellow and Orange Sapphire, White Diamond Yellow Gold 18 Karat Earrings for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Diamond 62-Round 57-0,42-3/5A Diamond 22-Round 57-0,36-7/5A Diamond 6-Round 57-0,04-7/5A Yellow sapphire 32-0,74 ct Т-Orange. sapphire24 Weight 11,82 gram Matching Ring Available...
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2010s Stud Earrings

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Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold

Mother of Pearl Diamond Topaz Sapphire Rose Gold 18 Karat Earrings for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings Rose 18K Gold (Availiable Also in White Gold 18K) Diamond 20- RND -0.21 - G/SI1A Mother of
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Dangle Earrings

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Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Mother of Pearl Diamond Ruby Pink Sapphire White Gold 18 Karat Earrings For Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings White 18K Gold (Available Also with Topaz) Diamond 20- RND -0.21 - G/SI1A Mother of pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Dangle Earrings

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Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat and Labradorite Geometric Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
With modern geometry based on classical architectural forms, these 18 karat earrings feature custom
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Labradorite, 18k Gold

18 Karat and Labradorite Geometric Drop Earrings
18 Karat and Labradorite Geometric Drop Earrings
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W 0.28 in L 2.09 in
18 Karat White Gold Ruby and Colombian Emerald Dangle Earrings
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
18 karat earrings with two oval cut rubies, total weight 2.90 carats (treated, heated, and filled
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby Pearl Cluster Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Clusters of rubies are surrounded by 6 pearls in these festive 18 karat earrings. Omega backs
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Lever-Back Earrings

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Ruby, 18k Gold

Ruby Pearl Cluster Earrings
Ruby Pearl Cluster Earrings
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Dm 1.25 in
Half Hoop Gold Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Darnestown, MD
Half hoop 18 karat earrings with three diamonds on each. The diamonds are set in a raised band. The
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

18K Diamonds Inside and Out Hoop Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
spotlight. These 18-karat earrings are made from 3.8 grams of gold. These earrings are adorned with VS2, G
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rose Gold Illusion Diamond Marquise Shaped Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
the spotlight. These 18-karat earrings are made from 3.0 grams of gold. These earrings are adorned
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Rose Gold

Amazing Combination London Blue Topaz White Diamond White Gold 18 Karat Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
White Gold 18K Earrings (Matching Ring Available) Weight 17.44 gram Diamond 18-Round 57-0,18-4/6A
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2010s Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold

2.03 carat GIA Princess Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in San Francisco, CA
Perhaps the perfect pair of diamond stud earrings. This 18 karat white gold pair features near
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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pair of Swedish Earrings Made by Wien Nilsson in 1961
By Wiwen Nilsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
These heavy 18 karat earrings have a brushed surface and they are shaped as golden icicles with a
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Dangle Earrings

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18k Gold

God and Diamond Mix and Match Hoop Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
loops, the earrings are 1 7/8 inches in length and 1 1/16 inch at the widest. The 18 karat earrings have
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Vintage 1980s Modern Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

God and Diamond Mix and Match Hoop Earrings
God and Diamond Mix and Match Hoop Earrings
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W 1.07 in L 2 in
Delicate Natural Emerald Yellow Gold Black Enamel Lever, Back Earrings for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
5.69 Carat Emerald Diamond And Black Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings Possible to make Clip
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2010s Lever-Back Earrings

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Emerald, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
18 Karat Gold Earrings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.90 cm Total Weight: 18.24 grams "We first
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2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

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18k Gold, Gold

18 Karat Gold Earrings
18 Karat Gold Earrings
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W 0.79 in L 0.75 in
18 Karat Dragonfly Earrings
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18 karat Dragonfly earrings with pink sapphire drops
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

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14k Gold

18 Karat Dragonfly Earrings
18 Karat Dragonfly Earrings
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W 1.58 in L 1.58 in
18 Karat Gold Earrings
Located in Wilmington, DE
18KT Gold Earrings Twist Hoop Earrings 12-10110
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2010s Italian Artisan Hoop Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Earrings
18 Karat Gold Earrings
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Dm 1.5 in
18 Karat Gold Earrings
Located in Wilmington, DE
18KT Yellow Gold Earrings Twist Hoop Earrings 12-10262
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2010s Italian Artisan Hoop Earrings

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18k Gold, Gold

18 Karat Gold Earrings
18 Karat Gold Earrings
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Dm 1.5 in
18 Karat Diamond Star Earrings
Located in Dallas, TX
Secured with an 18 karat yellow gold lever back, these fun earrings are light weight and sparkling
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21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Diamond Star Earrings
18 Karat Diamond Star Earrings
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L 0.75 in
18 Karat Rose Gold Earrings
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Carved 18 kt Rose Gold Earrings gr 10,20. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been
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2010s Italian Artisan Dangle Earrings

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18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Earrings Hoop Earrings
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
18 k rose Gold gr 18,80 earrings, all make by hand. This earrings cold be wear back to front as
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2010s Italian Artisan Hoop Earrings

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18k Gold

Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these beautiful drop earrings are set with .74 carats of rosecut
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

18 Karat Gold Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These drop earrings are handmade in 18-karat gold and set with 2.23 carats of sparkling baguette
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These drop earrings are handmade in 18-karat gold and set with 2.23 carats of sparkling baguette
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these beautiful drop earrings are set with 1.28 carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, these baguette earrings are hand set with 1.86 carats of diamonds for just
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful drop earrings are cast in 18-karat white gold, hand set in 2.81 carats of raw
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

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18 Karat Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of 18 karat earrings available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our selection of items includes 4095 vintage examples as well as 13217 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. The designs in our inventory of 18 karat earrings bearing Contemporary or Modern hallmarks are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Meghna Jewels, Intini Jewels and Tiffany & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 10815, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for round cut 18 karat earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and brilliant cut alternatives. If you’re browsing the variety of 18 karat earrings 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 18 Karat Earrings?

Prices for 18 karat earrings start at $95 and top out at $1,400,000 with these earrings, on average, selling for $3,858.

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 18 Karat Earrings
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, there is such a thing as 18-karat. The term describes metal that is 75 percent pure gold, with the remaining 25 percent being an alloy like aluminum, copper, nickel, iron or zinc. On 1stDibs, find a variety of gold jewelry and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    There are several reasons why 14-karat earrings are good. The color of 14-karat gold is vivid, so many people find it visually appealing. Also, with 41.7% of its content coming from alloys, 14-karat gold is hard and strong. As a result, earrings made from it are less likely to become scratched, bent or broken compared to pieces featuring alloys with less base metal, like 18- and 22-karat. The metal is also less prone to tarnishing than varieties that contain more base metals, like 9- and 10-carat. Shop a diverse assortment of 14-karat gold earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Because gold is too delicate a metal for everyday wear, it is mixed with other alloys. The best mixtures of gold for earrings are 14K and 18K for everyday jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry is 18-karat gold, not 14-karat. The luxury jewelry designer makes necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings and cufflinks in 18-karat white, gold and rose gold. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Whether 14-karat or 18-karat white gold is better for a wedding band depends largely on your preferences. If you like the look of white gold with a warmer tone, you may wish to opt for 18-karat gold because it often appears yellower due to its higher gold content. On the other hand, 14-karat white gold wedding bands tend to be durable, making them a good option for people most concerned with keeping their rings scratch-free. Find an assortment of white gold wedding bands on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    Yes, 18-karat gold can be good for earrings. Because it is an alloy, 18-karat gold is more durable and scratch-resistant than pure 24-karat gold. You can find 18-karat gold in rich warm yellow, cooler white with warm undertones and light pink rose. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of gold earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The difference between 14K and 18K white gold stud earrings comes down to the content of the precious metal alloy. Stud earrings made of 14-karat white gold are 58.3% gold and 41.7% base metal, while 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. As a result, 14-karat white gold tends to be stronger and more resistant to scratching, and 18-karat gold will have a more noticeable warm-glowing yellow tinge. On 1stDibs, shop a range of white gold stud earrings.