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Earrings For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: 1950s
A pair of stylised silvered metal and red glass 'swirl' earrings, France, 1950s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
With a slightly ethic style yet clearly exuding French style, these large earrings have the look of antique cut steel, as made from a dark silvered metal, on swirls, and set with a s...
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1950s French Vintage Earrings

Materials

Base Metal

Magnesite, Topazs, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Turquoise, Diamonds, Platinum Dangle Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum

Citrine, Onyx and Diamond 18K Gold Earrings by Chaumet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Citrine, black Onyx and diamond 18K yellow gold earrings by Chaumet featuring two cushion cabochon cut citrines totaling 25 ct. with a black onyx...
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1970s French Vintage Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

White Jadeite Jade 18K Gold Earclips by Gumps
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One pair of white jadeite jade 18K yellow gold earclips by Gumps centering two oval cabochon jade stones each measuring 18 x 14 millimeters with a fluted, tiered gold border on each....
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1970s Vintage Earrings

Materials

Jade, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Diane Love for Trifari Ancient Chinese Motif Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Diane Love for Trifari Ancient Chinese Motif clip earrings with bronze finish bats with hammered gold link drops. 1.75" x 1.25". Diane Love created a line of Artist jewels based on ...
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1970s American Artisan Vintage Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Bulgari Ancient Coin Platinum Gold Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bulgari Ancient Coin earrings, made of platinum and 18k yellow gold. The coin is Greek. On the avers it features a head of the nymph Histiaia wreathed with ivy. On the revers, nymph ...
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1970s Vintage Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Rock Crystal, Onyx, Sapphires, Diamonds, PLatinum earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, Platinum

Retro 18K Yellow Gold and Garnet Drop Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
- 18K Yellow Gold - 2 = 1.10 TW Round Cut Garnet - 2 = 2.24 Tw Pear Cut Garnet - 7 CTTW - 7.10 Grams This is a stunning pair of retro drop earrings made in 18k yellow gold with...
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1950s American Retro Vintage Earrings

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Mid Century 1960 Modernist Hoop Earrings In 14Kt Yellow Gold & Carvings
Located in Miami, FL
An Italian modernist hoop earrings. Vintage modernist pair of hoop earrings, created in Italy back in the 1970. They was crafted with solid yellow gold of 14 carats and mounted with...
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1950s Italian Modernist Vintage Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Button Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One pair of blue and green polka dot 18K yellow gold button earrings by Marti (stamped) measuring 16 millimeters in diameter. Circa 1970s. Chic, darling, sweet. Metal: 18K yellow g...
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1970s Vintage Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Diamond Sapphire 18K Gold Flower Motif Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These exquisite Pair of vintage 1980s earrings are adorned with a captivating flower motif. Crafted from solid 18K yellow gold. These Vintage earrings feature a halo of oval sapphire...
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1950s Retro Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18K Gold Ruby and Cultured Pearl Drop Earrings circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful 18K gold and ruby drop earrings with a pair of cultured pearls on each earring and a bar of rubies. The earrings have a lovely ri...
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1970s European Vintage Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

18K Gold and Cultured Pearl Drop Earrings circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful 18K gold drop earrings with a pair of cultured pearls on each earring. The drop pearl is encircled with an enamelled bark design. The earrings test as 18K gold. Measuring l...
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1970s European Vintage Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Pink Coral and Diamond Dangling 14K Gold Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One pair of pink coral and diamond dangling 14K yellow and white gold earrings featuring four coral portions – two round cabochons (8 mm. diameter) and two pear drop portions (20 mm....
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1970s Vintage Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Statement Egyptian Sphinx Earrings 1970s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Vintage Egyptian Sphinx Earrings crafted with a rich high carat gold plate finish. A bold gold style statement that carries stories from thousands of years of mythological history. ...
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1970s Vintage Earrings

Chaumet Diamond-set Gold Earrings 18k c1970s France
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, by Chaumet, France. Chaumet jewelry is renowned for its fine quality and tasteful appearance. With just the right splash of diamonds, these earrings are perfect dre...
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1970s French Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A pair of 18k yellow gold and Citrine ear clips by Boucheron
Located in KERKRADE, NL
A pair of 18k yellow gold and Citrine ear clips by Boucheron. The ear clips are circa 2 cm long. The ear clips are marked with the French and Italian hallmarks for 18k gold. The ear ...
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1970s French Vintage Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Yellow Gold

Antonio Cavelti 1970 For Birks Geometric Sculptural Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of geometric earrings designed by Antonio Cavelti for Birks. Fabulous pair of sculptural earrings, created in Canada by the artist and goldsmith Antonio Cavelti, back in the 1970 to be retailed at the Maison Birks jewelers. This pair has been crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. Created with cubism patterns and fitted with posts (Removable) and comfortable French omega backs for fastening clips, Weight: 16.45 Grams, (10.54 Dwt). Measurements: 36 mm by 36 mm (1.41 x 1.41 Inches). Hallmarks Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the gold and signed, "BIRKS .750 18kt CAVELTI". Toni Cavelti, was a creative artist, craftsman, and jeweler based in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Canada. He has retired from jewelery, but continues to be a creative artist. He has said that he feels jewelry is more craft than art. However, the jewels we see from the Cavelti workshop are easy to see as art. Apprenticed in Switzerland, in 1954, a young Toni Cavelti arrived in his chosen new home of Vancouver, British Columbia. He found work in the jewelry business, and his designs and style promptly became an important part of Vancouver style and society. In the 1960s and 1970s...
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1970s Canadian Modernist Vintage Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Sky Blue Crystals Jewellery Set Earrings Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. 100% genuine. Safety-catch pin closure, signed at the back. Size: Earrings: 2.5*2.1 cm, Brooch: 3.8*3.8 cm. Trifari created some of the most desirable co...
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1950s American Artist Vintage Earrings

Materials

Silver Plate

Estate Vintage 1.50ct RUBY Diamonds 14K/18K Gold Cluster Stud Post Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cluster 1.50ctw Oval Red RUBY & Diamonds 14k & 18k Yellow Gold Estate Stud Post Earrings, Ear Pendants This Vintage Pair of Stud-Earrings will take your breath away! From ou...
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1970s Modern Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

1970s Dangling Yellow Gold Nautilus Shell Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Impressive 14k yellow gold natilus shell earrings dangling from a rose gold 14 button earring. These earrings are large, but hollow so light weight and easy to wear. They are 2" ...
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1970s Vintage Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Rock Crystal and Ruby White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
An elegant pair of rock crystal and ruby stud earrings mounted on white gold. Made in America, circa 1970.
Category

1970s Vintage Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Mellerio 1970s French Lapis Lazuli Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1970s Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 27.3 grams A very rare earring set designed by Mellerio-Dits Meller. Has serial number and Fren...
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1970s Art Deco Vintage Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Pair of Platinum and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of platinum and diamond earrings, French. Each earring designed as a cluster with an extending spray set with ten (10) baguette cut diamonds, nine (9) round brilliant cut dia...
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1950s French Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Pave Platinum and 18K Gold Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One pair of diamond pave platinum and 18K yellow gold earrings with geometric design featuring 32 pave-set, round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 1.25 ct. with F-G color and VS-1 cla...
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1970s Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

1970s Italian Pearl and Diamond tassel Earrings
Located in Torino, IT
An extremely chic pair of long tassel drop Earrings, each featuring 10 strands of 10 round cultured white Pearls with small Diamond bead ends, suspended from pave` set Diamond rondells alterned with Pearls rondells all set in white Gold and Platinum. A round cut Diamond links the tassel with the top, providing suppleness and sparkle . These 1970s handmade Italian chandelier Earrings are built to ensure just the right range of flexibility giving great look and movement. These timeless and feminine...
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1970s Italian Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, Platinum

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Insignia Initial Monogram Logo Round Clip Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Good condition. Scratches or colour loss, still good to wear. 100% Genuine. A very beautiful pair of earrings by DIOR, signed at the back. Rare to find. Size: 2.4*2.4 cm. Weight: ...
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1970s German Art Nouveau Vintage Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Jean Mahie Seventies 22k Gold Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, by Jean Mahie. These 22k earrings are a wonderful example of Jean Mahie's work… visually fresh and instantly recognizable. Parisian styled, they are easy to wear an...
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1970s European Modernist Vintage Earrings

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Earclips
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One pair of white mabe cultured pearl and diamond 18K yellow gold earclips featuring two pearls measuring 17 millimeters in diameter with a diamond border totaling 44 round brilliant...
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1970s Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Feather Hoop Earrings, Sterling Silver, Engraved Feather Earrings
Located in McLeansville, NC
These stunning sterling silver feather hoop earrings are the perfect subtle addition to any jewelry collection. With a 1 inch length and an engraved feather design, they will add an ...
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1970s Vintage Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Russian 4.46 Ct Demantoid Solitaire Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
circa 1970s These Soviet era 14K gold earrings feature two perfectly matched brilliant cut 2.23 ct and 2.23 ct Russian demantoids of dark green color. Both demantoids have fine “hor...
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1970s Vintage Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Platinum and 18k Gold Earclips
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One pair of sapphire and diamond platinum and 18K yellow gold earclips featuring two bezel set, oval cabochon cut blue sapphires weighing 12 ct. in total (6 ct. each). The earrings f...
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1970s Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany Schlumberger 18KYG Smoky Quartz & Tsavorite Starburst Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger smoky quartz and green tsavorite garnet starburst clip-on earrings in 18k yellow gold. This pair of earrings features 2 star shaped smoky quartz accented by 12 round cabochon tsavorite garnets...
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1970s French Vintage Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Quartz, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Emerald Paste Floral Earrings 1950s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A delightful pair of original 1950s Vintage Emerald Paste Floral Earrings. Crafted with fancy cut emerald pastes in baguette and pear cuts, these are a beautiful example of mid-centu...
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1950s Vintage Earrings

Ted Muehling Twig & Pod 18K Gold Plated Brooch & Earrings
Located in Sharon, CT
Form, proportion and balance, all come together with Meuhlings' imaginative approach to natural organic form to create a highly original style. This vintage 'twig and pod' brooch an...
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1970s American Contemporary Vintage Earrings

Materials

24k Gold, Gold Plate

Spilla E Orecchini Con Cameo in Madreperla in Oro Giallo 18k
Located in Milano, IT
Orecchini a monachella vintage in oro giallo 18k e spilla abbinata, entrambi con cammei in madreperla incisi a mano. Gli orecchini e la spilla hanno il marchio 750 dell'oro 18k. Rea...
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1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Earrings

Materials

Other, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century 2.18 CTW Diamond Platinum Ribbon Foliate Vintage Ear-Clip Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as ribbon and foliate motif spray clusters featuring emerald cut diamonds Weighing approximately 1.42 carats total - G color with VS2 clarity - prong set With additional ba...
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1950s Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Pink Corals, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Green Agate, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Dangle Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Earrings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Tourmaline, Carnelian, Onyx, Rose Gold Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Onyx, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Marvella Pearl & Rhinestone Chandelier Earrings, 1950’s
Located in Atlanta, GA
1950’s Marvella chandelier earrings with screwback clip on hardware. Silver tone metal is embellished with crystal rhinestones and teardrop shaped faux pearls in a Christmas tree sh...
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Silver

21 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Dangle Earrings
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Absolutely stunning Vintage handmade solid 22 karat yellow gold dangle drop earrings with threaded screw backs which are also made in 22karat gold . Earrings features leaf shape pa...
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1970s Indian Victorian Vintage Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

David Webb Black Enamel Diamond Detachable Earrings
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Beautiful vintage, David Webb black enamel clip on earrings with detachable bottoms. The earrings could easily convert to post and omega backs. The enamel is in excellent condition a...
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1970s American Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Enamel

Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Textured Large Oval Ring Hoop Chunky Clip Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Signed at back. Unique design. Good condition. Some light colour loss. 100% Genuine. Size: 4.5*3.0 cm. Weight: 12.0 g/each. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet pouch ...
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1970s German Art Nouveau Vintage Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bombe Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Signed by Van Cleef & Arpels Circa 1975
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1970s French Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Contemporary 14K White Gold Diamond Omega Back Post Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
- 14K White Gold - 1.00 cttw G color VS2 clarity diamonds - Round/baguette cut diamonds - Omega Back Post - 9.64 grams This is a stunning pair of contemporary earrings made in ...
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1970s American Contemporary Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Patricia von Musulin 1970 Modernist Carved Clips Earrings Mounted .925 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist sculptural carved earrings designed by Patricia Von Musulin. Beautiful pair of carved earrings, created by Patricia Von Musulin during the modernist period, back in the 19...
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1970s North American Modernist Vintage Earrings

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Coral Glass Bead & Gilded Leaf Cluster Earrings By Eugene Schultz, 1950s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - Each earring measures .75" x .75" - Faux coral glass bead and gilded leaf motif - Clip on earring backs ...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Yellow Gold Earrings, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamonds and 18kt Gold Earrings. Elevate your style with these iconic Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and 18kt yellow gold earrings. In great condition, signed '750' V....
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1970s French Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

ROGER Jean Pierre, Antique, Vintage SET: Brooch and Clip-on Earrings
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Sublime rare old SET: BROOCH and Clip-on EARRINGS, 50s vintage, in silver metal adorned with colored rhinestones in glass, by French Haute Couture designer ROGER JEAN PIERRE, BROOCH dimensions: 5 x 2.5 cm, EARRING dimensions: 2.8 x 1.5 cm, very good quality, very good state. The French jeweler and designer, famous parurier Roger Jean Pierre has been designing for Schiaparelli jewelry since he was 20 years old. He has also worked for Balenciaga, Dior, Balmain and Madame Gres, among others. He created some of the most extraordinary jewelry for Balenciaga and forged a very close relationship with Christian Dior, creating many important pieces for the House. In 1930-1960, his name was known throughout France. From 1947 to 1958, he ran the large jewelery company Maison Francis Winter. Winter designs around 2,500 jewels a year for the biggest French fashion houses. In 1960, Roger Jean Pierre opened his own studio in Paris. He was inspired by the decorations of the 18th century. Costume jewelry by this master was never marked, usually only paper tags were worn on the jewelry. After 13 years, Jean Pierre decides to broaden his field of activity and opens a workshop. And in 1962, Jean-Pierre made a tiara for Yves Saint Laurent, which was featured on the October cover of Vogue. But already in 1979, for unknown reasons, he was forced to close his business. FR: Sublime rare PARURE ancienne: BROCHE et BOUCLES D'OREILLES a Clips, vintage des...
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1950s French Artist Vintage Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage 4.00 Carat Sapphires, Rubys and Diamonds Omega Clip Earrings 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 4.00 Carat Sapphires, Rubys and Diamonds Omega Clip Earrings 18k Gold. The earrings measure 20.5mm X 7.85mm and weight 9.5g made in solid 18k gold. The gemstones featured are...
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1970s Vintage Earrings

Antique 5.05 carats Diamond Art Deco 18 Karat White Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These stunning vintage diamond dangle drop earrings are crafted in solid platinum, weighing 6 grams and measuring 1 1/2” long x 10mm wide. Drops are prong-set with a pair of round-cu...
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1950s Retro Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Estate Diamond Ruby Large 18 KT Hoop Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Estate large hoop earrings, beautifully hand crafted as unique Pave set with 2.90 Ct round brilliant cut Diamonds G VVS/VS Enhanced in the middle by an array of Natural Rubies totall...
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1970s European Contemporary Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vinatage silver dangling earrings by Sigurd Persson Made Year 1953
Located in Stockholm, SE
These silver earrings are shaped as standing triangular prisms. They have a matte finish and so-called screw backs, like many of the earrings during the early 1900s through the 1950s...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Earrings

Materials

Silver

Vintage 7.85ct Pear Diamond Drop Earrings Palladium
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning vintage pear diamond earrings. High jewelry sold by Alexander Beverly Hills. Approximately 7.85 carats total diamond weight. 2 pear bri...
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1950s American Contemporary Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Palladium

Tiffany & Co. 3.58 CTW Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Vintage Cluster Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering emerald cut emeralds weighing approximately 1.42 carats total Transparent medium green in color and prong set With a double halo surround of round brilliant cut diamonds W...
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1950s Vintage Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage Italian Red Coral Earrings Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Johns Creek, GA
One-of-a-kind Vintage Red Coral earrings from Italy. Circa 1950's. Featuring two beautiful, free form coral branch earrings, also set with...
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Earrings

Materials

Coral, 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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