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Earrings For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: Early 1900s
1950s Enamel Diamond Gold Wreath Stud Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Earring Details: Metal Type: 14 karat Yellow Gold Size: 15.5 mm Weight: 6.65 g Diamond Details: Cut: Round Carat Weight: .10 carat each x 2 = .20 carats total weight Color: ...
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1950s Retro Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Jade Cabochon Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold Retro Mid Century Antique
Located in Dearborn, MI
Antique Vintage Retro Mid Century Jade 14K Yellow Gold Earrings Featuring 2 Beautiful Natural 16 x 13.5mm Oval Cabochon Translucent Jade Gemstones 100% Natural Gemstones   Solid...
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1950s Retro Vintage Earrings

Materials

Jade, Yellow Gold

Robert Pearl & Rhinestone Clip-on Earrings
By Original by Robert
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of signed Robert pearl & rhinestone clip-on earrings. They were hand-wired with simulated pearls and prong set clear rhinestones on antique silver filigree...
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1950s American Art Nouveau Vintage Earrings

Materials

Silver Plate

Tiffany & Co. Ruby Flame Gold Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Tiffany & Co flame design 18k yellow gold earrings set with genuine red Rubies. Clip and post back earrings. 14 round Rubies, approx. total weight .70cts Stamped: Tiffan...
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1950s Vintage Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Materials

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

18 k Gold Articulated Hoop Earrings With Bead Work
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18 k Gold Beaded Hoop Earrings with gold beads over ebonized center
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1950s American Anglo-Indian Vintage Earrings

Aquamarine & Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Aquamarine & Diamond Earrings A pair of platinum earrings set with 2 emerald cut aquamarines and accented with marquise, baguette and round cut diamonds. Aquamarine Weight: approxi...
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1950s Vintage Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

VINTAGE 1950s DRAPED DIAMANTÉ CHANDELIER EARRINGS
Located in New York, NY
These vintage 1950s draped diamanté chandelier earrings just exude Old Hollywood Glamour. I love the way the stones are draped in strands, creating graceful movement, and sparkle wit...
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1950s Art Deco Vintage Earrings

Kashmir Sapphire Diamond French Gold Earrings
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique french earrings with natural kashmire sapphire in velvety blue colour with an estimate total weight of 1.80 carats flanked with little ...
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Early 1900s Antique Earrings

Vintage Judy Lea Black & Navy Navette Earrings 1950s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A pair of Vintage Judy Lea Navette Earrings. A large black navette stone is surrounded with a remarkable myriad of fancy stones and beads all in black to navy hues. A rare and forever stylish find with incredible detail and craftmanship. Founded in the 1950s in the USA, Judy Lee jewellery...
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1950s Vintage Earrings

Blue Sapphire Flowers, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clip-On Vintage Retrò Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14k Sapphire and Diamond Circular "Button" Earrings
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Sapphire: .20 total carats Diamonds: .04 total carats, rose cut Metal: 14 karat yellow gold Measurements: 3/4" total length, 7/16" wide Weight: 2.7 grams
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Early 1900s Antique Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Sardinian Coral Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Marcianise, IT
Amazing earrings in 14 karat yellow gold and 800 thousandths silver, 1950s style, Italian manufacture, mounted with old cut diamonds and Sardinian coral Diamonds weight 0.73 karat C...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Coral, Onyx, Diamonds, Rubies, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage Circa 1950s 8k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Flowers Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 13 grams. Totally is diamond 1.15 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and vs-s1 clarity. Back clips part 14k Gold. Please contact for any questions.
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1950s Turkish Retro Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Earrings in Silver-Plate and Rhinsetones
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Silvery metal earrings paved with rhinestones. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Diameter: 2.5 cm (0.98") Sel...
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1950s French Vintage Earrings

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage pair of 18 k gold earrings
Located in Stockholm, SE
These earrings made of 18 k gold are quite playful. The hanging roundish parts are decorated with stars and circles. They are Swedish and in the 1950s. The large hooks sends up at th...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Chandelier Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1900, 20k. These fabulous antique chandelier earrings are stylish and playful. Fine detail, texture, and flirty movement complete t...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Earrings

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Green Agate Diamonds Rose Gold Amphora Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Earrings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage pair of Swedish earrings, 1950s.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of classical silver earrings. This is good quality craftsmanship. The circles are finely made and square in cross section. They have screw backs which were common in mid 20th c.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Earrings

Materials

Silver

Antique Circa 1900s 12k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Caliber Ruby Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.90 ct. Totally is ruby 0.30 ct. The body part 12k gold. The earring is 12k gold but connection piece 14k gold....
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Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Edwardian Diamond Cluster Earrings Circa 1900-1910
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
One pair of rose gold two-tiered diamond cluster earrings with continental clip fittings. Gallery claw set the diamonds have a spectacular sparkle. This pair of earring are showcased...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 1950s Signed Napier Goldtone Filigree White Resin Clip Earrings
Located in Easton, PA
1950s goldtone filigree and white resin clip back earrings. Marked on the base of the clips "Napier." Measure: 1.13 inches L x 0.75 inches W. Excellent condition. The matching bracel...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Maison Rousselet Light-Blue Glass Paste Earrings
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rousselet - Light-blue glass paste earrings. Unsigned. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 2.5 cm Selle...
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1950s French Vintage Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Diamond Flowerburst Earrings, 3.00 Carats, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
A pair of diamond and gold "flowerburst" earrings, with brilliant-cut and eight-cut diamond, pavé set, domed centres and base, and petals in yellow gold and diamonds in white gold, c...
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1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral and Natural Pearl Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Unusual coral and natural pearl earrings set in 18 karat gold. The oval coral stones are half an inch by three quarters of an inch. Pearls are n...
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1950s Vintage Earrings

Materials

Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage Trifari Art Deco Crystal Cocktail Earrings 1950s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Vintage Crown Trifari Deco Earrings. A stunning example of mid century Crown Trifari craftsmanship. Featuring a fabulous array of baguette cut crystal stones in a rhodium plated meta...
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1950s Vintage Earrings

Antique Art Nouveau Gold Diamond Ruby Lion Head Stud Earrings C 1900
Located in Firenze, IT
Antique Art Nouveau C 1900 14K gold lion head stud earrings, each designed as a winged lion head with ruby eyes and an old European cut diamond in its open mouth. Probably American, ...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Turquoise, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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

Italian 1950 Earrings In 18Kt White Gold With 7.22 Ctw In Turquoises And Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Post-war modernist earrings with gemstones. Very beautiful and elegant dangle drop earrings, created during the post war period, back in the 1950. This pair was carefully assembled ...
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1950s Italian Modernist Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA 4.12 Carat Total Weight Old European Diamond 18k White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of GIA 4.12 Carat Total Weight Old European Diamond 18k White Gold Stud Earrings. Featuring one GIA old European cut diamond of 2.11 carats, accompanied with GIA #5234144899...
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Early 1900s Antique Earrings

Materials

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

Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Shell Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.55 ct. Box is not included. Please contact for any questions.
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Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Coral, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Earrings

Materials

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

Chanel Dark Golden Metal Earrings from Gripoix Atelier
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Dark-golden metal earrings with orange glass paste and rhinestones. Unsigned jewelry from the Gripoix atelier for the house of Chanel. Additional information: Condition: Ve...
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1950s French Vintage Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage 1950s 14.28 Carat Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Pear-Shaped, Round and Marquise cut Diamonds weighing a total of 14.28 carats, G-H color, VS1-VS2 clarity. Circa 1950s 1 inch length
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1950s Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1.10ct Transitional Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the charm of vintage elegance with these floral diamond cluster earrings. Prong-set transitional cut diamonds, totaling 1.10 carats, grace each earring with a touch of brilli...
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1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Sapphire Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.80 carat. The diamond is has H color and s1 clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.80 carat. Please contact for any qu...
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Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Trifari Vintage Sapphire Turquoise Blue Choker Necklace and Clip on Earring Set
Located in North Miami, FL
This beautifully made vintage costume jewelry set by Trifari is mid century modern. It is a choker necklace with matching clip on earrings. It is a luscious peacock sapphire...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Earrings

Vintage 1.63ct Transitional Cut Diamond Drop Earrings, 18k White & Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Adorn yourself with vintage allure through these earrings, showcasing a captivating floral arrangement of transitional cut diamonds. The top section boasts diamond clusters securely ...
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1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Jade, Onyx, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Victorian Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Drop Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 15.4 grams. Totally is diamond about 2.50 carat. The diamond is has G-H-I color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Acid tested to be 14k real gold. Please ...
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Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Pearl & Diamond Spoke Design Platinum Earrings
Located in Solvang, CA
Vintage pearl & diamond spoke design platinum earrings, circa 1950. These round earrings are crafted in platinum with a spoke design featuring a 5.0mm pearl at center and .88 carat t...
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1950s Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Edwardian 3.80ct Diamond Drop Earrings Circa 1900-10
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
One pair of diamond set drop earrings featuring, knife-edged wires, and coronet settings to showcase the stunning old mine cut diamonds. Fitt...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Pearl Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.2 grams. Totally is diamond 1.70 carat. The diamond is has H-I-J color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Acid tested to be 18k real gold. Box is not in...
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Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique 1.56 Carat Sapphire and 1.20 Carat Diamond 9k Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of 1.56 carat sapphire and 1.20 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow gold and silver set earrings; part of our diverse antique floral jewellery collections. These fine and impressive antique sapphire earrings...
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage Green Tourmaline Ruby and Diamond 18k White Gold Earrings Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive pair of vintage 10.20 carat green tourmaline, 0.75 carat ruby and 1.84 carat diamond, 18k white gold earrings; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections. These stunning, fine and impressive tourmaline earrings have been crafted in 18k white gold with platinum settings. These impressive asymmetric floriated design earrings are each embellished with a feature eight-claw set round faceted cut green tourmaline, totalling 10.20cts. The feature tourmalines are each framed to the lower portion with a curvilinear formation of individually four-claw set rubies, graduating in size. Each earring is further embellished with a curved three-stranded fanned extension to one side, ornamented with fourteen impressive pavé set transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds. The earrings, for pierced ears, secure to the reverse with a post and hinged latch fastening. These stunning vintage earrings have been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18k gold and platinum. The earrings are supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card. Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone in these vintage tourmaline earrings...
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1950s Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, White Gold, Platinum

14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Pearl Dangling Earrings VHK#555
Located in Atlanta, GA
Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.7 grams Pearl Details: Size: 4.52mm Round, Silverish Luster Measurements: .5 inch Condition: Excellent
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1950s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Circa 1900s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.4 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond about 0.30 ct. Totally is main brilliant cut diamond about 0.44 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and s1...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Swirl Fan Earrings 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Retro Vintage Earrings, meticulously crafted in 18k yellow gold with large omega clip backs, showcasing a captivating swirl fan design reminiscent of Tiffany & Co.'s iconic 1950's st...
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1950s American Retro Vintage Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Damonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Earrings

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Long multi coloured cabuchon paste drop earrings, Elsa Schiaparelli, USA, 1950s.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A beautiful pair of very long drop earrings by Elsa Schiaparelli, with subtly coloured and sumptuous cabuchon stones of varying shape and size. Elegant and sophisticated in style and...
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1950s American Vintage Earrings

Materials

Base Metal

Vintage Platinum Cabochon Sapphire Round Diamond Huggie Earrings 17.80cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Gorgeous vintage earrings c. the 1950’s done in platinum (14K backs as tested) set with approximately 16cttw in natural Cabochon sapphires averaging 1ct each. Separating the sapphir...
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1950s Retro Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

20.50 Carats Old Cut Diamonds Baguette Diamonds, Platinum Chandelier Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Diamond 14k Gold Drop Stud Earrings, Antique Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A delicate pair of Victorian rose cut diamond earrings, made of 14 karat gold. The earrings of drop dangling design, each feature two diamonds. The top one is a smaller, four-prong set stone. The dangling larger diamond is seven-prong set in a beautifully crafted open-work basket. The earrings’ closure is leverback. The backs of the diamonds are foil backed. The process of foiling was common in the Victorian era. Applying a layer of metal or other material on the back of a stone improved brightness and brilliance. Today this technique that requires skills and time to implement has been lost. Over time the foil-backed jewelry became rare and sought-after by collectors. These fabulous Victorian diamond drop stud earrings are classy, timeless, feminine and wearable. They are a great addition to your jewelry collection. These antique earrings feature four rose cut diamonds, approximately 4.0 carat total weight, O-P color, I1 clarity. The setting is made of 14 karat (tested) rose gold. The earrings measure 1” x ½” (2.5 x 1.1 cm) and weigh 4.4 grams. About Victorian Jewelry: Victorian jewelry is dated from 1837 to 1901. The era’s name was inherited from Queen Victoria who reigned during that time. Her significant input shaped the jewelry style of that time. To navigate in such a vast period, historians divide it into following parts: • The Early Victorian or Romantic • The Middle of Grand Victorian • The Late or Aesthetic Victorian Era Different materials, gemstones and techniques were popular specifically for each era. Some styles though remained in favor longer than during just one period. For instance, hair jewelry made its way through Romantic to Grand period. Snake and animal motifs were also in demand throughout the era. • Early Victorian jewelry As to the Queen influence, Romantic Period jewelry had well pronounced sentimental vibes. It was the time when young Queen Victoria was in love with her husband, Prince Albert. And the whole nation admired their relationship. Cameos, matching brooches, miniature portraits and lockets reflected the likeness of loved ones. After Albert’s passing in 1861, the Early Victorian Period ended, and The Grand era began. • Grand Victorian jewelry After the incandescent bulb invention in 1870s, diamond jewelry started thriving like never before. Diamonds, being placed under the electric light, revealed their dazzling nature and looked truly fascinating. Besides Victorian diamond jewelry...
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels pair of Sapphire and Diamond 'Mystery-Set' Earclips
Located in Miami, FL
Original VCA earrings of calibré-cut sapphires, bordered by baguette diamonds, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered N.Y.10511.
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1950s Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Handcraft Rose Cut Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Marcianise, IT
1950s 14 karat yellow gold stud earrings. Handmade by artisans assembled with rose cut diamonds. Earrings total weight 3.60 grams Diamonds weight 2.96 karat
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1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Miriam Haskell Coral and Shell Motif Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Miriam Haskell Shell Motif Earrings with clip fittings. A turquoise resin shell is set with faux coral and real shell accents. Large s...
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1950s American Vintage Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

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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