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Earrings For Sale
Creator: Cartier
Creator: Henry Dunay
Cartier Paris Tiger Stripe Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Created by Cartier Paris in the early 21st century, these hoop earrings are composed of black enamel and 18K gold. Each 18K gold hoop earclip is designed with irregular black enamel tiger stripes, and angled to sit snugly by the ear and face. Casual and chic, these unusual and understated Cartier hoop earrings complement a sleek look for day or night. Product Details: Item #: ER-20579 Artist: Cartier, Paris Country: France Circa: Early 21st century Size: 1.375” diameter Materials: Black enamel; 18K gold; (with original Cartier pouch) Signed: 750 Cartier 640797 French assay marks Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes: More than any other jeweler, Cartier has owned the aesthetic of Big Cat jewelry since the early 20th century, from the subtle panther skin jewels of Charles Jacqueau to the outsize sculptural creations realized under the direction of Jeanne Toussaint...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cartier George L'enfant Earrings 18Kt Gold 5.44 Cts of Burmese Rubies & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Classic Cocktail earrings designed by Cartier. A beautiful pair of clips-on earrings, created in Paris France at the jewelry atelier of George L'Enfant for the iconic jewelry house ...
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1990s French Modern Earrings

Materials

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

Cartier 18K White Gold Estate Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18K White Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings. Classic Cartier earrings from our estate collection. Popular clip-on style that is perfect to wear from day to night. Earrings measure:...
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20th Century French Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

C de Cartier in Signature Setting Diamond Studs and Solitaire Necklace Set.
Located in New York, NY
C de Cartier in signature setting diamond studs and solitaire necklace set. The studs are set with 0.51ct round brilliant cut diamond, color E, clarity VVS2, with GIA certificate xxxxxxxxxxx, and 0.50ct round brilliant cut diamond, color E, clarity VVS2, GIA Inscribed...
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Late 20th Century French Artist Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Earrings, French, circa 1980
Located in London, GB
Cartier yellow gold earrings. A matching pair, each composed of a polished undulating hoop, fitted to reverse with a secure hinge clip and...
Category

1980s French Vintage Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier London Platinum Hoop Earrings, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
A vintage pair of Cartier London platinum hoop earrings, circa 1960 This beautiful and elegant pair of earrings are designed as four slim gently rounded twisted rows of polished pla...
Category

1960s British Retro Vintage Earrings

Materials

Platinum

Henry Dunay Platinum Yellow Gold Swirl Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Henry Dunay platinum and 18k gold clip post earrings. Textured yellow gold oval earrings each with a platinum swirl. circa 1990 18k yellow gold Stamp...
Category

Late 20th Century Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Cartier Round Red Ruby 18k Gold Multi Tone Hoop Earrings in Cartier Box
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Vivid Red Ruby 18k Multi Tone Gold Hoop Earrings. Beautiful earrings featuring stunning vivid red round cut rubies, bezel set in multi tone gold band hoops (yellow, ...
Category

1990s Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier "Pasha De" diamond earrings
Located in Surfside, FL
Limited Edition Cartier "Pasha De" collection earrings in 18k yellow gold and diamond accent. Dangling length: 40mm - 18mm diameter.
Category

20th Century Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris GIA Certified 7.89 Carat Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 1900's Cartier Paris dangle earrings with a clear stamp on the side of each. Old European cut and antique pear shaped, brilliant cut elongated custom cut dangles. GIA certified...
Category

Early 20th Century French Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Himalia 18K White Gold Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of iconic 18K white gold and diamond earrings from Himalia collection by Cartier. Signed, numbered, with French hallmarks.
Category

Late 20th Century French Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Cartier Diamond Drop White Gold Earrings
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Drop Earrings by Cartier. With 30 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approximately 4.5ct These earrings are in mint condition and...
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Early 2000s French Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

CARTIER Trinity Hematite 18k Tri-Gold Wrap Clip-On Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These gorgeous Cartier clip-on earrings are from the iconic Trinity collection and feature a wrap design crafted in 18k yellow, white, and rose gold and s...
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1990s Earrings

Materials

Hematite, Gold

Cartier, a pair of diamond and cultured pearl ear clips
Located in Kowloon City District, HK
each of scroll design pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds to a cultured pearl surmount, clip fittings, signed Cartier London, numbered, R7570, London hallmarks, 1989, and maker's ma...
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1980s Vintage Earrings

Cartier Trinity Tri Color 3 Row Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Trinity collection 18K Yellow, Rose and White Gold Hoop Earrings, measuring 7/8 inch in length 7/8 inch in diameter and 3/8 inch wide. having Omega backs to which ...
Category

Early 2000s French Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Hammered 18K Yellow Gold Earclips by Henry Dunay, circa 1970s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One pair of hammered 18K yellow gold earclips by Henry Dunay with a tiered tear drop design and high polish finish. Gleaming, powerful, bright. Additional information: Metal: 18K y...
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20th Century Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Constellation 18kt Yellow Gold, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
Located in Denver, CO
These Estate Cartier lever-back earrings from the classic Constellation collection feature intertwined bands crafted in 18kt yellow gold and s...
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1990s French Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris 1970 Very Rare Earrings in Textured 18Kt Gold and Carved Rose Wood
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Clips-Earrings designed by Cartier. Gorgeous and very rare oval bombe pair, created in Paris France by the iconic jewelry house of Cartier, back in...
Category

1960s French Modernist Vintage Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 1970 Vintage 1/8 Oz Ingots Earrings in 18Kt Yellow Gold with VVS Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Ingot earrings designed by Cartier. Rare vintage pair of 1/8 ounces ingots earrings, created by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 1970. These earrings has been crafted in the shape of the popular maison ingots in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, with high polished finish. Fitted at the reverse with posts for pierced ears and French omega backs for fastening clips. Diamonds: Mounted in a four-prongs settings with a matching pair of round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.50 carats, white colorless E color, VVS-1 clarity. Weight: 11.3 Grams, (7.24 Dwt). Measurements: 12 mm by 8 mm by 5 mm (0.47 x 0.32 x 0.20 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the gold assay mark, the serial numbers and signed, "CARTIER 18KT 82327 1/8 OZ...
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Late 20th Century French Modernist Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18k Gold Parrot Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18K Gold Parrot Hoop Earrings Hoops made of 18 karat yellow gold, with parrot birds motif and emerald stones for the eyes; marked Cartier / A...
Category

1980s Contemporary Vintage Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris Oval Hoops Earrings in 18Kt Yellow Gold with 2.84 Cts VVS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Diamonds set hoop earrings designed by Cartier. Exceptional diamonds set hoops created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Cartier. These in and out diamonds earrings are from the Cartier collection privee...
Category

Early 2000s French Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Signature C De Cartier Large Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Signature C De Cartier Large Hoop Earrings by Cartier. These earrings are in mint condition and they are made for non-pier...
Category

1990s French Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Henry Dunay Brushed Finish Gold Knot Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k gold earrings by Henry Dunay, with signature recognizable brushed finish, alternating with high polish. The earrings measure 1.75" x 1". Hallmarked A9567, Dunay, 18k. Wei...
Category

1980s Vintage Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Diamond and White Gold 'Panther Figaro' Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold (French mark), circa 1996, signed Cartier, maker's mark (S.D.B.), numbered, red Cartier case and 1996 Certificate of Authenticity Total 118...
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1990s French Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Henry Dunay New York Faceted Hammered Clips on Earrings in Textured 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of clips earrings designed by Henry Dunay. Great hammered and Faceted ear-clips, created at the Henry Dunay atelier in New York city, back in the 1990's. They were carefully ...
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris C De Cartier Huggies Clips Earrings 18Kt in Gold with VVS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Huggies clips earrings designed by Cartier. A very modern pair, created in Paris France by the iconic jewelry house of Cartier. These C de Cartier earrings...
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Diamond and South Sea Pearl Pendant-Earclip Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Diamond and South Sea Cultured Pearl Pendant-Earclip Earrings in Platinum with detachable pendants. The earrings consist of diamond set cluste...
Category

Late 20th Century French Earrings

Materials

Platinum

Cartier Paris C de Cartier Large Pair of Hoop-Earrings in Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Great pair of hoop earrings designed by Cartier. A beautiful iconic creation made in Paris France by the house of Cartier. These nice pair of hoop earrings has been crafted in solid...
Category

1990s French Modern Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Sapphire and 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of vintage 0.16 carat sapphire, 18 karat yellow gold earrings, made by Cartier; part of our diverse sapphire jewelry collections. These fine and impressive vintage cabochon cut sapphire earrings have been crafted in 18k yellow gold Each earring consists of an 18k yellow gold elongated drop setting, ornamented with a feature collet set cabochon cut sapphire to the apex. Each impressive sapphire setting incorporates a yellow gold scalloped border. The stunning sapphire earrings for non-pierced ears secure to the reverse with a clip-on hinged fastening. These impressive Cartier earrings have been hallmarked to the inside of the setting with the maker's mark (Cartier), the 18k gold fineness mark 750, and the registration number '164369'. The impressive Cartier sapphire earrings...
Category

1990s Unknown Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Double C Diamond Penelope Earring
Located in Bethesda, MD
Two mirror image diamond Cartier C motifs intertwine to create these elegant and iconic earrings. ♦ Designer: Cartier ♦ Metal: 18 karat ♦2002 ♦ 21X16mm ♦ 68dia=2.25 ♦ Original Cartie...
Category

Early 2000s French Earrings

Materials

Diamond

Henry Dunay Hammered Gold Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Henry Dunay swirled, oval earrings in one of his favorite hammered gold finishes. The earrings are 3/4" wide and 1 " long. Perfect for either day or evening wear. Clip backs can be c...
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Paris Vintage Large C Trinity Clip Earrings in Solid 18Kt Tricolor Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Trinity clips-earrings designed by Cartier. Oversized trinity clips-earrings created in Paris, France by the house of Cartier. They was carefully crafted in solid tricolor gold of 1...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Ear-Climber Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
From the House of Cartier, these spectacular ear climber diamond earrings, circa 1940, are finely crafted in platinum and showcase 2 old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 9.25 carats,VS-SI clarity, detailed with 54 old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 3 carats total, VS-SI. The earrings are fashioned into mesmerizing leaves, dancing up the ear in a dazzling display of brilliance and fire.  These spectacular earrings were worn by the talented and beautiful  Pop Sensation, Katy Perry, at the 2022 Met Gala.  These exceptional clip-on earrings measure 37.5 mm in length and 15.9 mm at their widest part. They weigh 13 grams.   
 Founded in Paris in 1847, by Louis-Francois Cartier, the company known as Cartier quickly became recognized for its exemplary workmanship and taste. Louis-Francois Cartier began his esteemed career at 28, after an apprenticeship with master watchmaker Adolphe Picard resulted in Cartier taking over the master’s workshop, 29 rue Montorgueil, Paris. He expanded the premises, and built his reputation on knowing how to satisfy the most extravagant of desires. By 1853 Louis Francois was able to move his business to the more fashionable Palais-Royal district at 5 Rue Neuve des petits Champs. He became a favorite of Princess Mathilde, the cousin of Napoleon III, whose patronage opened the door to Parisian society. In 1874 Alfred Cartier took over the company from his father Louis Francois. In 1898 the Cartier company made a final move in Paris and they still remain at 13 Rue de La Paix, in the heart of Parisian elegance and luxury. Alfred Cartier entrusted his three sons to manage the Maison de Cartier. Among Louis Cartier’s most important and lasting innovations was introducing the combination of platinum and diamonds to create garland style jewelry...
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1940s French Vintage Earrings

Materials

Platinum

Cartier French 1990's 6.15 Carats Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisting Trinity
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Inside/outside style earrings are designed as three twisting bands with round brilliant cut diamonds. Bead set in recessed channels and weighing approximately 6.15 carats total. F/G ...
Category

1990s French Contemporary Earrings

Materials

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

Henry Dunay New York Large Clip Earrings in Solid Faceted 18kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of earrings designed by Henry Dunay. Large pair of clip-on earrings, created in New York city at the jewelry atelier of Henry Dunay, back in the 1990's. They are totally crafte...
Category

1990s American Modern Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Art Deco Carved Jade and Enamel Flower Earrings with Gemstone Accents
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Art Deco jade, gemstone, and enamel earrings in the form of colorful flowers, the carved jade blooms set with diamond centers and embellished by cabochon amethysts and burg...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Cactus de Cartier Diamond Aventurine Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Cactus de Cartier Diamond Aventurine Earrings by Cartier. With 8 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, E color totaling weight approxi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Aventurine, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris 18Kt Gold Etruscan Earrings Hoops with 2.88 Cts in VVS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Hoop earrings designed by Cartier. Gorgeous modern pair created in Paris France by the house of Cartier. They was crafted with geometric Etruscan motifs in solid yellow gold of 18 k...
Category

Early 2000s French Etruscan Revival Earrings

Materials

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

Cartier Trinity Diamond Hoops White Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Trinity Diamond Hoops in 18K White Gold. The hoops feature approximately 1.20ctw of brilliant round cut diamonds, G color, VS clarity.
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier 18k Trinity Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18k Trinity Hoop Earrings With Tri-color Yellow Gold, Rose Gold and white Gold. Nice Large Size and beautifully made. Length 14mm at i...
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1990s Earrings

French Cartier Diamond Dangling Drop Earrings, 18k
Located in New York, NY
SKU 1153 A pair of French Cartier Diamond Dangling Drop Earrings made in 18 karat white gold. The total diamond weight is appx. 15 carats. The total le...
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20th Century French Earrings

Materials

Diamond

Cartier Large Trinity Hoop Tri-Color Gold Earrings
Located in Holland, PA
18k Tri-Color (Yellow, White, Rose) Gold Large Trinity Hoop Earrings by Cartier. These earrings are for pierced ears. Details: Measurements: 30mm x 31mm Weight: 15.4 grams Stamped ...
Category

1990s French Earrings

Materials

Gold

Vintage Cartier Bamboo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings, Circa 1990
Located in London, GB
A vintage pair of Cartier Bamboo 18 karat yellow gold hoop earrings, circa 1990. This bold pair of earrings were first designed by Cartier in the 1970's, the 'Bamboo' collection rad...
Category

1980s French Modern Vintage Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier "Trinity" Inside Out Diamond Ear-clips French
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Trinity Inside Out Diamond Ear-clips In 18k White Gold. This pair of hoops feature three interlocking bands design set with round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight o...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Caresse D'Orchidees Diamond Flower Earrings in Platinum
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cartier Caresse D'Orchidees diamond flower earrings, accompanied by Cartier paperwork. This pair of Cartier earrings feature 531 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling 5.53 carats pa...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Diamond Cabochon Ruby Emerald Platinum Necklace Suite
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional suite by Cartier that dates back to the 1960s, comprising a necklace, bracelet, and matching ear clips, all of a similar design. Each piece is crafted with cabochon ru...
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1960s French Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum

Henry Dunay Sabi Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
Located in Dallas, TX
18K Yellow Gold Sabi Shiny Ribbed Finish Henry Dunay Clip On Earrings. Stamped Dunay and 18K.
Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Large Size Trinity Swirl Hoop Tri-Color Gold Earrings
Located in Holland, PA
18k Tri-Color (Yellow, White, Rose) Gold Large Size Trinity Hoop Earrings by Cartier. These earrings are for non pierced ears but they can be converted by adding posts. Details: ...
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1990s French Earrings

Materials

Gold

Cartier Bamboo 26cts Diamond Suite in 18K Gold Necklace and Earrings
Located in Dallas, TX
Dazzling vintage Cartier Bamboo suite showcasing approximately 26 carats of fine-white brilliant round diamonds impeccably set in lustrous 18 karat yellow...
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1980s French Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Anniversary Edition Clover 14 ct. Diamond Earrings, Part of Set
Located in New York, NY
A collector pair of Cartier Anniversary Edition Clover Diamond Earrings. The earring weighs 29.17 grams. Part of Set with Ring. The dimensions of the earring are 1 1/8" x 1 1/8." The...
Category

Early 2000s Earrings

Materials

Diamond

Cartier Heart Shaped Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Heart Shaped Hoop Earrings by Cartier. These earrings are for not pierced ears, but they can be converted by adding posts. ...
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1990s French Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Medium Size Trinity Hoop Tri-Color Gold Earrings
Located in Holland, PA
18k Tri-Color (Yellow, White, Rose) Gold Medium Size Trinity Hoop Earrings by Cartier. These earrings are for non pierced ears, but they can be converted by adding posts. Details: ...
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20th Century French Earrings

Materials

Gold

Cartier Trinity Earrings with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately a total of 6.00 carats. Signed by Cartier, from their Trinity collection.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Tubogas 18K Gold Tri-Color Link Hoop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Tri-Color Tubogas Link Hoop Earrings from Cartier. Made in solid 18K Gold, with highly polished white, rose & yellow gold omega-shaped wide Links. Secured by an omega clip-on closu...
Category

1990s French Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Trinity Large Tri Color 18k Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous and elegant pair of authentic Cartier hoop earrings featuring 18k white, yellow and rose Cartier gold in a timeless and modern design. They curve gently around the base of...
Category

1990s Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Byzantine Diamond Multi Gem Ear Clip Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of multi stone ear clips from the Cartier Byzantine collection. The front of the ear clip is set with a geometric mosaic of round brilliant cu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Magnolia Tri-Color Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Holland, PA
18k Tri-Colored Gold (Yellow, White, Rose) Cartier Magnolia Earrings by Cartier. These earrings are for pierced ears. Details: Weight: 15.3 grams ...
Category

20th Century French Earrings

Materials

Gold

1960's Cartier 3.25 Carats Diamond Cocktail Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A classic pair of Cartier Diamond Cocktail Earrings made in 18K Yellow Gold made in the 1960's. The diamonds weigh appx. 3.25 carats. The total weight of the earring is 20.53 grams. ...
Category

1960s Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Shop Now: Antique and Vintage Earrings for Sale on 1stDibs

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.

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