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Earrings For Sale
1859 Antique French 10 Francs 22K / 18K Gold Dangle Earrings / 4gr
Located in SE
Antique Gold coins dangle earrings. This pair dates to circa XIX - early XX cent. The hooks in 18K Reddish Gold + a pair of matching XIX cent French...
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1850s French Arts and Crafts Antique Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, 22k Gold

Estate 14k/Platinum Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous pair of diamond stud earrings! Crafted in 14k white gold and platinum, each earring features a single modern round brilliant diamond held within a smooth and simple bezel ...
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20th Century Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage 12.55Ct Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Earring in 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Add a touch of elegance and vibrancy to your look with these exquisite 18K white gold stud earrings. Featuring 12.55 carats of polished turquoise gemstones, their stunning robin's ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Valentin Magro Triple Coral Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Clip On Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Valentin Magro Triple Coral Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Clip On Earrings, circa 2000. These Valentin Magro Triple Coral Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Clip-On Earring were made around 2000...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Leto Lama Natural Emerald Round Bezel Studs, Brushed 18 ct Yellow gold handmade
Located in London, GB
Beautiful, graceful and easy to wear for any formal, casual or semi-formal occasion. Weight: 2.6 Grams Carats: 1.17 Cts From Zambia, Hand-selected and beautiful vivid medium Green...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise, Sapphires, Diamonds, Pearls, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing earrings in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a central turquoise and, on it, leaves studded with diamonds, sapphires and pearls. These earrings were totally handmade ...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold

Retro Coro Snake Head Earrings
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
Coro Snake Head Earrings from the 1940's. Clip on fittings with pave decor with emerald paste eyes. 1940's USA. 1" x .5".
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1940s American Retro Vintage Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Syna Yellow Gold Vine Earrings with Ethiopian Opal and Diamonds
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Ethiopian opal 10 carats approx. Diamonds 0.70 carats approx. Omega clip-backs & posts Limited Edition Crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, these limit...
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2010s American Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 12.8Ct Blue Topaz Dangle Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Embrace the brilliance of ocean-inspired hues with these stunning 14K gold dangle earrings. Featuring breathtaking 12.8-carat blue topaz gemstones, their captivating cushion-cut desi...
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Preloved 18ct White Gold Stamped, 1.50ct Diamond Clover Stud Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Preloved Diamond Stud Earrings 18ct White Gold (stamped 750 on butterfly backs) Circa 2000s These preloved 18ct white gold stud earrings are a modern and stylish addition to any j...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Earrings natural 1.6 ctw Sapphire Diamonds solid 18 White Gold /2.5gr
Located in SE
A pair of vintage dangles from ca. 1970s -1980s in solid 18K White Gold decorated with two pear cut natural Blue Sapphires 6 x 4 mm x 3.3 mm deep / ca 0.6ct each and two smaller ...
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1970s European Retro Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Steven Battelle 4.4 Carats Emerald Diamond Granulated 22K Gold Earrings
Located in Soquel, CA
Two well matched deep green Zambian 7 x 12 mm long pear-shaped faceted emeralds are highlighted by encompassing geometric high-karat 22K gold granulation and dangle below sparkling 2...
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold

Tsavorite Long Drop Earrings
Located in Raleigh, NC
18ct yellow gold long drop earrings with fan motif tops, pear shaped tsavorite drops. Handmade by Julia Lloyd George in her London studio.
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2010s British Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Black And Caramel Vintage German Glass Beads, Art Deco 2418E Earrings
Located in Monrovia, CA
The earrings are lightweight and are made to rotate and reposition with movement. The earrings are black and caramel new old stock vintage German glass beads framed with 24K gold. T...
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2010s American Art Deco Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass

Natural emerald diamond heart earring in 14k gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Emerald heart cut halo diamond mini hoops earrings gold Natural heart emerald diamond earring gold Emerald heart diamond mini hoops gold GEMSTONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Emerald ✦ ...
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2010s Indian Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Yves Saint Laurent 1970s Bakelite Earclips
Located in New York, NY
Large scale Yves Saint Laurent 1970s bakelite earclips. Designed in the Art Deco Revival taste, red bakelite squares and polished gold plate. Des...
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1970s French Art Deco Vintage Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal

AJD Huge Natural Green Peridots & Pink Tourmalines Stud Earrings
Located in Raleigh, NC
The glittering Green Peridot (set in sterling silver) - 12 1.2mm x 14mm -total 17.46 carats and the Pink Tourmalines (set in 14Kt white gold) -14 1/2mm x 9 1/2mm - total 7.95 carats...
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2010s Earrings

Materials

Peridot, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Waterfall Drop Earrings with Blue Topaz, Prasiolite, Blue and Green Quartz
Located in Oakland, CA
Intention: Let It Flow Design: Tranquil and refined, yet unexpected and offbeat, these waterfall drop earrings are set in sterling silver with blue topaz, prasiolite, blue quartz an...
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2010s American Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver

18 Kt Gold Amethyst and Diamond Nun Earrings
Located in Cattolica, IT
An elegant pair of nun earrings made of 18kt rose gold. The stone, Natural Amethyst, of rectangular cut has a size of 5x7 mm. Above each Amethyst is set with a small round brilliant-...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold

Hermès Logo Earrings Horse Equestrian Theme in Corozo Rose Gold Hdw
Located in FR
Lovely and Rare Authentic Hermès Earrings Print: Horse and Rider Clip-on earrings, suitable for non-pierced ears Made of corozo (palm tree nut) and non precious rose gold metal Colorways: Ivory, Orange "HERMÈS PARIS BIJOUTERIE FANTAISIE" engraved at back (fancy jewerly) Measurements: - 2,15 cm diameter (0,84 inch) - 0,2 cm thick (0,08 inch) Condition: Excellent ! Original shape. Micro scratches on hardware. One of the ear protectors is missing Please note: the stripes on the pattern are original, come from the corozo material No Hermès packaging...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Earrings

Vintage 18k Sterling Citrine French Back Earrings
Located in Webster, SD
These gorgeous vintage earrings are a combination of sterling silver and 18k gold. They feature beautiful 8mm citrine gemstones and french backs with foldable posts. Measurements: 3...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Earrings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Syna Yellow Gold Starburst Earrings with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Rubies 0.35 carat approx. Diamonds 0.50 carat approx. 18kyg butterfly backs Composed of 18 karat yellow gold, these earrings flaunt approximately 0.3...
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2010s American Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elizabeth Locke Gemstone Earrings Amalfi Tutti Frutti Wide Hoop Estate 18k Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish Elizabeth Locke gemstone 'Amalfi' Tutti Frutti earrings crafted in 18k yellow gold. Cabochon cut pink & green tourmaline total an estimated 2.55 carats, aquamarine (1.05 car...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Drop Earrings - GIA - 4.67 total carats
Located in Hummelstown, PA
These dazzling Art Deco diamond drops highlight a sizable matched pair of sunshiny European-cut diamonds, together weighing 3.47 carats, swing and sway from below a.50 carat old mine...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Chanel earrings Studs Black silver medium CC and medium fancy pearl
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel stud earrings composed of a Chanel CC logo in blackened silver metal inlaid with rhinestones and a round fancy pearl pendant. Width 1.5 cm x height 2.65 cm. The earrings are d...
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Early 2000s French Earrings

Antique Mid Victorian Day to Night Coral Drop Earrings
Located in Hummelstown, PA
These romantic mid-Victorian day-to-night earrings swing and sway with a detachable coral tops that gracefully suspend a larger coral drop. Hand fabricated in 18 karat gold, these lo...
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1860s Victorian Antique Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Green Amethyst Color Stone Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Dangling Color Stone Earrings, Set with a 10mm Cushion-Cut Semi-Precious Green Amethyst Color Stone, and Accente...
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21st Century and Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” Emerald & South Sea Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Emerald & South Sea Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Green Natural Emeralds, Oval Shape - 3 Carats South Sea Natural Tahiti Pearl Drops, Gray/Silver Color wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Baroque Earrings

Materials

Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Set in 18K yellow Matte Gold, Aquamarine, Emerald & Morganite Dangle Earring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Aquamarine, Emerald & Morganite Dangle Earrings set in 18K Yellow Matte Gold. The weight of the Morganites is 1.73 carats. The weight of the Emeralds i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Emerald, Morganite, 18k Gold

Natural Green Color Jade Oval Cabs 14 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple and elegant pair of Jade Oval Cabochons measuring 17x13 mm. in a 14 Kt yellow gold prongs setting. In 1978 our workshop started in Italy to make simple-chic Art Deco style j...
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2010s Thai Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Green Enamel and 18k Yellow Gold Banana Earring
Located in MIAMI, FL
Amazing earrings crafted by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Since 1956 Jean Schlumberger has collaborated with Tiffany and Co. to create some of the worlds most coveted and fash...
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Late 20th Century French Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

Jar Paris aluminum and 18k yellow gold "Geranium" large earrings
By JAR
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These striking contemporary earrings by JAR Paris, created in the 2010s, are crafted in sculptural aluminum with 18k yellow gold backs. Their bold size and lightweight construction e...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Kneebone Amethyst Citrine Peridot Blue Topaz Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Mixed gemstones of amethyst and citrine along with blue topaz and peridot are combined to create these whimsical earrings. The complimentary color combinations are classics in the hi...
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2010s American Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, 14k Gold

Late 19th C Old Cut Diamond Earrings 2.95 Carats - GIA
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Elegantly hand fabricated in gleaming 14k rose gold in the late 19th century, these delightful ear drops hold a beautifully matched pair of scintillating old cut diamonds, together w...
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1890s Victorian Antique Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Pink Opal and Black Onyx Round Beads Rubies Black Diamonds Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and elegant Art Deco Style earrings composed of a flat ring in solid 14 Kt yellow gold with 2 round black onyx beads with 2 small faceted rubies set on one side and 2 pink o...
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2010s Thai Art Deco Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Pair of 14 Karat Gold and Pearl Cluster Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful pair of clip-on pearl cluster earrings in yellow gold. Simply elegant. The pearls measure approx. 6 mm in diameter. The reverse stamped 14k. Overall Diameter: ca. 3/...
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Mid-20th Century American Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Pearls, Aquamarine, Diamonds, Platinum Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing dangle earrings in platinum structure mounted with diamonds and aquamarine. As pendant, a pearl. These earrings were totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and they ar...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Fred Paris Door Knockers Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 2.40 Ctw VS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Door Knockers earrings designed by Fred of Paris. Beautiful pair of dangle earrings, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Fred Joaillier, back in the late 1970's. This go...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Earrings

Materials

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

Harry Winston Emerald & Diamond Platinum Earrings, Gübelin Certified
Located in New York, NY
A refined pair of Harry Winston signed earrings, featuring 6.99 carats of cushion-shaped Colombian emeralds, elegantly set in rich platinum. These natural emeralds, certified by the ...
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Early 2000s American Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Michael Kneebone South Seas Pearl Diamond White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
South Seas pearls and diamonds constitute these chic dangle earrings. The pearls (origin: Australia) measure 12mm, are creamy white and possess rich luster. Eighteen diamonds are bezel set in white gold, graduated in size, are VVS clarity and F color. The inspiration for these earrings comes from earrings worn by Barbra Streisand in the final scene in the film "Funny Girl...
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2010s American Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

Steven Battelle 1.4 Carats Green Tourmaline 22K Gold Granulated Post Earrings
Located in Soquel, CA
Two beautiful 5 x 7 mm pear shaped faceted green tourmalines are surrounded by artisan crafted fine "pasir" 22K granulation and suspended below similarly ornamented oval gold posts i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, 22k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Tanzanite Trillion Shaped Stud Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
14 Karat Yellow Gold Tanzanite Trillion Shaped Stud Earrings Metal: 14k yellow gold Weight: 2.40 grams Tanzanite: 6.2 x 4.1mm trillion shape, approx. 1.60 CTW Backs: Friction backs ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Earrings

Materials

Tanzanite, Yellow Gold

Garnet Oval Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold over .925 Silver Dangling Earrings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Deep brown Garnet earrings. A bright and sunny pair of drop earrings for your collection! Here, 12.48 ct. t.w. oval-cut Garnet .hand crafted in Vermeil . these earrings are so beauti...
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2010s American Artisan Earrings

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Pair 18th Century Spanish Rose-Cut Diamond and 18 K Gold Earring - Wearable Art
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Pair 18th Century Spanish "Salmantinos" Rose-Cut Diamond and Gold Earrings. Gold and Diamond earrings, which are a variation on the Pendeloque drop, Circa 1760 - 1780. (Wearable Art...
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Late 18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

AJD Diamond and 14 Karat Flat Circle Earrings April Birthstone
Located in Raleigh, NC
Delicate Diamond Circle Earrings in 14KT Rich Yellow Gold Elevate your style with these delicate diamond circle earrings crafted from 14KT rich yellow gold. Designed to lie flat agai...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

ANNE KLEIN vintage matte gold designer clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed AK ANNE KLEIN • gold tone • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 44 ❤️...
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1980s Vintage Earrings

14 Mm Pearls, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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2010s Italian Retro Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Sleeping beauty turquoise 3 carats approx. Diamonds 0.09 carat approx. Post backs for pierced ears Limited e...
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2010s American Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond Russian Gold Earrings
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique russian 14k gold earrings centered with old mine cut diamond with a diameter of 5mm estimste weight of 0.50 carats flanked with smaller rose cut diamonds total earrings lengh...
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Early 1900s Antique Earrings

AJD Exquisite Pink Tourmaline & Brilliant Yellow Labradorite Silver Drop Earring
Located in Raleigh, NC
These 2.6 Carats of oval pink Tourmalines (8mm x 6 mm) elegantly dangle 7.94 carats of brilliant sparkling yellow cushion cut Andecine Labradorite...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Earrings

Materials

Labradorite, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver, Silver

Natural Aquamarine Gemstone Earrings in 925 Silver Dainty Graduation Studs
Located in New York, NY
Natural Aquamarine Gemstone Studs Earrings in sterling silver to make a statement with your look. You shall need stud earrings to make a statement with your look. These earrings crea...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Silver, Sterling Silver

Steven Battelle 5.7 Carats Blue Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold Post Earrings
Located in Soquel, CA
Slightly irregular 7 x 9 mm buff-top blue sapphires are surrounded by round 18K wire borders and dangle below central 2 mm VS1 faceted diamonds, all beneath the slightly smaller uppe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Moon Quartz, Emeralds and Diamonds Earrings
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Moon Quartz 17 carats approx. Emeralds 0.40 carat approx. Diamonds 0.60 carat approx. 18kyg butterfly backs Limited edition About the Designers ~ Dh...
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2010s American Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” Retro Ruby & White Topaz Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Retro Ruby & White Topaz Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Rubies - 7 carat Natural White Topaz - 7 carat The earrings from the "Orient" traveling colle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Victorian 18 Karat Gold TW 2.50 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Lever-Back Earrings
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an amazing pair of Victorian lever-back earrings. It is crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1860. The piece features 2 old mine cut diamonds: 1.20ct and 1.30ct, G-H, P1. The gems hav...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Michael Kneebone Blue Topaz Briolette Pearl Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Dramatic dangle earrings are created in a cool palette consisting of large blue topaz briolettes, white button pearls, white diamonds, white Akoya...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Topaz, Diamond, Pearl, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style Amethyst Phosphosiderite Emerald Enamel Gold Diamonds Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
In this pair of earrings 2 round buttons of Amethyst diameter 10mm. support 2 elements in white gold diamonds small emeralds cabochon and green enamel, the bottom is composed of 2 P...
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Stunning Double Oval Blue Topaz & Pink Sapphire Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These stunning pair of earrings features a pair of oval sky blue topaz, lab-grown pink sapphire, adorned with round white topaz on the side, handset in 18k yellow gold vermeil over s...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Pink Sapphire, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Vermeil

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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