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Earrings For Sale
Creator: Roman Malakov
Creator: David Webb
GIA Certified 1.41 Carats Total Emerald Cut Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable pair of stud earrings showcasing two emerald cut diamonds weighing 1.41 carats total, certified by GIA as D-F Color, SI1 in Clarity. Each emerald cut diamond is surroun...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

David Webb 1970 Dangle Clips-on Earrings In 18Kt Gold With 7.34 Ctw Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
Clip-on earrings designed by David Webb (1925-1975). Very elegant pair of clips on earrings, created in New York City at the jewelry atelier of David Webb back in the 1970. These be...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Platinum 6.50cttw Diamond Panther Animal Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Unleash your inner panther with the David Webb Platinum 6.50cttw Diamond Panther Animal Earrings, an extraordinary expression of feline grace and luxury. Crafted in platinum, these...
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20th Century American Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb Girandole Carved Emerald and Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
An impressive pair of earrings designed by David Webb. Easily converted from day-to-night, the earrings feature two detachable drops. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum, t...
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20th Century American Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Azurite-Malachite, Ruby, Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
From renown New York jewelry designer David Webb we offer a pair of 1970s 18K gold ear clips of hand carved azurite-malachite set with a cabochon ruby framed in a surround of gold wi...
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20th Century American Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb Platinum Carved Emerald and Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the luxurious allure of the David Webb Platinum Carved Green Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings, where the rich green hues of emeralds meet the brilliance of diamonds in an...
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20th Century American Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Coral Doorknocker Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Step into a world of timeless elegance with the David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Coral Drop Ear Clips, a mesmerizing pair designed to captivate. These ear clips, adorned with c...
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20th Century American Modern Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Textured Knots Clip-On Earrings in Textured Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of clips earrings designed by David Webb (1925-1975). A vintage pair, made in New York city at the atelier of David Webb, back in the late 1970's. These pair of clip-on earring...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Knot Style Button Diamond Clip on Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Classic gold earrings are timeless piece of jewelry that never goes out of style. When shopping for gold pair of earrings try this fabulous 18K Yellow Gold pair by David Webb. They a...
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20th Century American Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Fleur-De-Lis Hoop Door Knocker Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a stunning pair of estate Fleur-de-Lis Hoop Earrings from David Webb's Ancient World collection. These captivating earrings are a perfect blend of vintage elegance and co...
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20th Century American Modern Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

David Webb 1970 New York Quilted Clips-On Earrings in Textured 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of clips earrings designed by David Webb (1925-1975). A vintage bombe quilted pair, made in New York city at the atelier of David Webb, back in the 1970's. These pair of clip-O...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 50 Carats Spectacular Statement Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
For your best jewelry moment! These are celebrity and red carpet Day & Night diamond earrings by David Webb! Crafted in Platinum and white gold these are ...
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20th Century American Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel, Diamonds, Door Knocker Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Prepare to make a bold and glamorous statement with these exquisite David Webb door knocker earrings. Crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinu...
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20th Century American Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Bombe Ribbed Shrimp Clip on Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Bold and articulated Bombe Ribbed Shrip earrings by David Webb. 18 kt., of slightly tapered hammered bombé ribs, signed Webb. Clip closure.
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20th Century American Modern Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Hammered Heavy Clip on Swirl Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k yellow gold swirl design earrings by David Webb. Earrings are 33mm x 26mm. Marked: Webb, 18k. Weight - 31.2 grams. damage (crack) on gold in one of the earrings.
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20th Century American Modern Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Of Lobed Textured Clip Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the timeless allure of the David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Lobed Textured Clip Earrings, a captivating pair designed to enhance your style with sophistication and elegance. **...
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20th Century American Modern Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Hammered Door Knocker Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with these exquisite David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Door Knockers Earrings. Measuring at a perfect length of 1¾ inches, these earrings offer a harm...
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20th Century American Modern Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 1970 New York Fluted Clips Earrings in Textured 18kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of fluted clips earrings designed by David Webb (1925-1975). A vintage fluted pair, created in New York city at the atelier of David Webb, back in the 1970's. These pair of clip-On earrings was crafted in solid rich yellow gold of 18 karats, with textured finish. They are fitted with comfortable French omega backs for fastening clips and the posts option for pierced ears can be easily added. Weight: 33.2 Grams (21.28 Dwt.). Measurements: 29 mm by 20 mm by 15 mm (1.14 x 0.79 x 0.59 Inches). Hallmarks: They are both stamped, with the maker's mark, the gold assay hallmark and signed, "WEBB 18 KT". David Webb (1925-1975) was an American jeweler. On July 28, 1948, he founded David Webb, the company, which opened at 2 West 46th Street. Among his clients were Elizabeth Taylor, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Barbara Streisand and Beyoncé have also worn his jewelry. Born in Asheville, North Carolina in 1925, Webb was a self-taught designer whose work included dragon bracelets, Maltese cross brooches and animal motifs. In 1964, The Duke of Windsor purchased a bracelet for his wife. Diana Vreeland, a noted columnist and editor of Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue, was often seen with a David Webb black-and-white enamel zebra...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 1970 New York Mayan Clips on Earrings in Textured 18kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of clips earrings designed by David Webb (1925-1975). A vintage three-dimensional Mayan stepped pair, created in New York city at the atelier of David Webb, back in the 1970's. These pair of clip-On earrings was crafted in solid rich yellow gold of 18 karats, with textured finish. They are fitted with comfortable French omega backs for fastening clips and the posts option for pierced ears can be easily added. Weight: 43.95 Grams (28.17 Dwt.). Measurements: 35 mm by 30 mm by 10 mm (1.37 x 1.18 x 0.39 Inches). Hallmarks: They are both stamped, with the maker's mark, the gold assay hallmark and signed, "WEBB 18 KT". David Webb (1925-1975) was an American jeweler. On July 28, 1948, he founded David Webb, the company, which opened at 2 West 46th Street. Among his clients were Elizabeth Taylor, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Barbara Streisand and Beyoncé have also worn his jewelry. Born in Asheville, North Carolina in 1925, Webb was a self-taught designer whose work included dragon bracelets, Maltese cross brooches and animal motifs. In 1964, The Duke of Windsor purchased a bracelet for his wife. Diana Vreeland, a noted columnist and editor of Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue, was often seen with a David Webb black-and-white enamel zebra bangle...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18k Yellow Gold 11.75cts Diamond Wing Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous David Webb 18K Yellow Gold 11.75cts Diamond Wing Clip-On Earrings. Fashioned in a "Wing" style encrusted with an array of full cut round, pear and marquise cut diamonds. Da...
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20th Century American Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Braid Huggie Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Simple and elegant these yellow gold huggie earrings are an everyday solution to your "what earrings should i wear" problem. Clip them on and enjoy the warm feeling of gold and a tou...
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20th Century American Modern Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful American classic pair, created in New York City at the jewelry atelier of David Webb during the modernist period, back in the 1970's. These clips-earrings has been carefull...
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20th Century American Modern Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Fluted Shrimp Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of black enamel tapered hoop ear clips, David Webb. Designed as diagonal bombe bands applied with black enamel, spaced by slender gold bands. Heavy clip-on backs. Crafted in ...
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20th Century American Modern Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

David Webb 1970 New York Black Enameled Clip Earrings in Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Enameled earrings designed by David Webb (1925-1975). Beautiful rounded pair made at the Webb's atelier in New York city, back in the 1970's. These elegant clip-on earrings has been...
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Textured Gold and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Textured Gold And Diamond Earrings. 16 round cut diamonds in total weigh approx. 0.25cts. These earrings measure about 1.1 inches and fasten wi...
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20th Century American Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Oval White Enamel Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18 karat yellow gold white enamel clip earrings Signed David Webb. With a textured gold accros in an X. Clips measure: 23mm long. L: 23mm, ...
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20th Century American Modern Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

David Webb 18K Gold 1970's Angel Skin Coral Twisted Rope Round Button Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These are lovely in color and in size a pair of David webb angel skin coral earrings. Clip on earrings designed in 1970's are just as fab today as they were 50 years ago. Don't pas...
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20th Century American Modern Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Cut Turquoise Flower Clip-On Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Cut Turquoise Flower Coral Clip-On Earrings – a truly enchanting and distinctive addition to your jewelry collection. Measuring ap...
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20th Century American Modern Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Yellow Gold

David Webb Signature Zebra Enamel Round Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These are your classic David Webb Zebra pattern enamel clip-on earrings that are excellent to start your Webb collection with. Width: 14.8mm Clip On closure. Excellent condition.
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20th Century American Modern Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Platinum

David Webb Crescent Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel & Diamonds Earrings
Located in New York, NY
David Webb black enamel and diamond crescent ear-clips. Make a statement in these oversized bombe clip-earrings. Slick black enamel and a touch of diamonds adds enough glam and make ...
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20th Century American Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

David Webb 1960 Classic Floral Earrings In 18Kt Gold With 2.24 Ctw In Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Door knocker earrings designed by David Webb (1925-1975). Beautiful American classic pair, created in New York City at the jewelry atelier of David Webb during the mid-20th Century ...
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1960s American Modernist Vintage Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage Yellow Gold David Webb Large Cushion Shaped Hammered Dome Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
These large scale, vintage, David Webb clip on 18K yellow gold hammered, cushion shaped, dome earrings, have all of the qualities associated with WEBB. They are quite large and drama...
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Late 20th Century American Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Jumbo Shrimp Hammered Clip on Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Classic clip on earrings by David Webb designed as a jumbo clip on shrimp style earring. Bold and articulated Bombe Ribbed Shrip earrings by David Webb. 18 kt., of slightly tapered ...
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20th Century American Modern Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst and Cabochon Green Emeralds Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Impressive vintage gold clip earrings by David Webb mounted with cabochon amethysts, emeralds, and pave round cut diamonds. High polished ye...
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20th Century American Modern Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Citrine Clip on Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Lovely estate earrings by David Webb with diamonds and citrines come to us from the older collections. Signature finish over the gold. Diamonds and citrines are in great condition. T...
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20th Century American Modern Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 1976 Cased Mayan Hoop Clips Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Clips-on earrings designed by David Webb (1925-1975). Exceptional and magnificent pair of hoop clips earrings, created in New York city at the jewelry atelier of David Webb, back in...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx Mabe Pearls Demi Parure
Located in Rome, IT
18 kt. yellow gold necklace and clip-on earrings signed by David Webb. This iconic demi parure is realized with onyx links and mabe pearls. The necklace is semi flexible setted with ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Finish Jumbo Shrimp Earrings
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Pair of Hammered Gold Earclips 18 kt., of slightly tapered hammered bombé ribs, signed Webb. Condition Report: Clip-backs. 1 1/4 x 1 inches.
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20th Century American Modern Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
David Webb yellow gold clip earrings crafted as a leaf design set with diamonds and turquoise. With posts, for pierced ears. 1 inch long. Can be made into clip-on earrings.
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20th Century American Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18k Yellow Gold 3.00cttw Diamond Nugget Clip-On Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Estate David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Clip Earrings: A Glimpse of Timeless Elegance Elegance is often celebrated in simplicity, and the Estate David Webb Platinum & 18K Yello...
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20th Century American Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Newport Opal Rock Crystal Ladies Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
David Webb‘s Newport earrings were originally commissioned by Doris Duke, the billionaire tobacco heiress and philanthropist, whose art-filled Newport home, Rough Point, is now open ...
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20th Century American Modern Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Opal, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Jumbo Shrimp Clip-On Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Designed as large bombe shrimp gold earrings applied with black enamel and accented by horizontal gold stripes. 30mm long. Clip-on closure.
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20th Century American Modern Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

David Webb Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Rock Crystal Carved Clip on Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Large David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Rock Crystal Carved Clip On Earrings. A pair of vintage David Webb earrings; featuring rose cut...
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20th Century American Modern Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Doorknockers Large Oversized Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
David Webb doorknocker earrings with an impressive hoop. 52mm long these earrings are meant to be worn and seen. A true David Webb love...
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20th Century American Modern Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Amethyst Cabochon Earrings 18K
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These beautiful David Webb earrings feature Amethyst Cabochons that measure 20.71 cm x 16.5 cm. They are quite large and the surround measures 23cm x 28cm with a depth of 11.40. These stones are surrounded by 18K Yellow Gold with two side plaques with Diamonds done in platinum. As all David Webb...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Earrings

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Amethyst, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

David Webb Platinum and 18K Gold Onyx and Diamond Teardrop Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
DAVID WEBB 18K Gold, Platinum, Onyx, and Diamond Pendant Earclips each earclip featuring seven round brilliant-cut diamonds suspending a teardrop-shape pendant centering a cabochon p...
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20th Century American Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Azurmalachite and Diamond Bombe Fluted Clip Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Lovely egg shaped David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Azurmalachite And Diamond Bombe Fluted Clip Earrings. Signed 'Webb, 18k'; containing 40 full cut diamonds [F-G/VS] weighing ap...
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20th Century American Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Green Emerald, Ruby And Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Designed by David Webb these cluster earrings come to us from 1970s. This is a multicolored gemstone domed pair of earrings, each centering acabochon-cut natural emerald surrounded b...
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20th Century American Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Azurmalachite, Diamond, Ruby Clip Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Experience the timeless allure of David Webb with these exquisite estate clip-on earrings. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, these earrings showcase a carved fluted dome azurmalachite, fea...
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20th Century American Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Seashell Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Bring her elements of the ocean with these glossy David Webb black and gold earrings. Fashioned in warm 18K gold, these sculpted seashell-shaped clip-ons have a soft glimmer. Measur...
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20th Century American Modern Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

David Webb Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Diamond, Pearl, Dome Style Clip On Earring
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Diamond, Pearl, Dome Style Clip On Earrings are a stunning example of the luxury and elegance for which the David Webb brand is renowned. Th...
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20th Century American Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb Vreeland Diamond Zebra Black & White Enamel Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A current model from David Webb collection: Vreeland Zebra Striped Diamond Earrings. Black and white enamel is used to showcase the stunning animal-inspired motif. They're framed by 1.46-carats of brilliant-cut diamonds inlaid in a polished platinum setting. Wear yours day or night with swept-back hair...
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20th Century American Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Teardrop, Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18k yellow gold teardrop stud earrings. Features hammered yellow gold and a teardrop design with just a touch of round brilliant cut diamonds. Length: 25mm Width: 20mm (a...
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20th Century American Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Onyx and Coral Drop Door Knocker Earrings
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Platinum Onyx And Coral Drop Door Knocker Earrings. About 1.75 inches long. Elegant drop clip on earrings in fabolous condition. About David We...
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20th Century American Modern Earrings

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Twisted Woven Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Elegant gold and diamond ear clips by David Webb. Each earring has 18 diamonds with a total weight of approximately 2.00 carats. They are surrounded by rows of twisted gold in a grac...
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20th Century American Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Paisley Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Paisley Diamond Earrings. From the Ancient World Collection. Like two decadent drops of glamour, these diamond paisley raindrop earrings by Davi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Swirl Clip on Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Earrings, finely crafted in 18k yellow gold. Signed by David Webb. Circa 1960's. These David Webb vintage clip 18k gold swirl earrings are a great choice for your night out because t...
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20th Century American Modern Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire Earrings
Located in New York, NY
"Circa 1970's David Webb yellow gold clip-on earrings mounted with sapphire, rubies and emeralds. Three gemstones per earring. High polished finish. Circa 1970's David Webb Clip On Earrings...
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20th Century American Modern Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 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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