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Earrings For Sale
Vintage matte gold modernist designer runway clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed NAPIER • gold tone with lucite cab • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear SKU ...
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Late 20th Century Earrings

Vintage JULIANA DeLIZZA ELSTER gold navette glass designer clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned JULIANA • gold tone with glass stones • vintage designer clip on earrings MEASUREMENTS • 1.38" by 1.13" CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minima...
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20th Century Earrings

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

MONET signed gold Roman coin enamel designer clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • 1” in diameter CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear...
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1980s Vintage Earrings

Materials

Gold

Vintage Dangle Earrings Ruby solid 21K Gold / 2.6 g
Located in SE
A pair of shining dangles with briolette cut pink Rubies and faceted parts in solid 21K Yellow Gold / tested. Likely Middle East, made ca. 1960s - 1970s. Fine used condition, no de...
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1960s Asian Retro Vintage Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 22k Gold

Earrings with brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.00ct - 3.8 grams - 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold earrings set with brilliant cut diamonds up to . 1.00ct - F/G - VS/SI detailed description: The front of the earrings is 3.0 cm high and 4.4 mm wide weight 3.8 gra...
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2010s Dutch Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Bijoux Givenchy Byzantine Grand Collar & Earrings 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A spectacular and rare Vintage Givenchy Byzantine Collar and earrings with original satin lined Bijoux Givenchy box. Crafted in lustrous gold-plated...
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1980s French Vintage Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

AJD Glittering Natural Pink Morganite Stud Earrings
Located in Raleigh, NC
These 21 carats total of brilliant pink Morganites hand 30mm long. They are a clear pink (they don't photograph well on my camera). The cushion cut top ones are 12mm x 12mm and the ...
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2010s Earrings

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Morganite, Sterling Silver

Chopard Happy Diamonds 18K White Gold Heart Stud Earrings 0.10 Carats
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate iconic luxury with these Chopard Happy Diamonds Heart Stud Earrings, crafted in luminous 18K white gold and set with signature floating diamonds totaling approximately 0.10...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Gold 5ct Squared Blue Sapphire & 0.16ct Diamond Invincible Earrings
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Beautiful and unique earrings in invincible style. This design is not easy to make and will costs a whole wallet to make a new one. Delicate as well as prominent, the sapphires are s...
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20th Century Thai Art Deco Earrings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Chanel FW2021 Boucles d'oreille Clou CC Golden CC and 5 Earrings Stud
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel stud earrings in gold metal with a circle motif topped with a small CC or a 5 encrusted with white rhinestones. Diameter 1.45 cm. The earrings are delivered without packaging ...
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2010s French Earrings

Art Deco Style Carved Jade Lapis Lazuli Gold Emeralds Diamonds Enamel Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Lapis Lazuli round button tops with round emerald cabs in the center,middle parts in white gold,small blue round sapphires ,white gold, 12 small round full cut diamonds,blue enamels,...
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1990s Thai Art Deco Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

1985 Soviet Union Odessa Dangle Earrings Ruby solid 583 /14K Rose Gold /2.2gr
Located in SE
Dangle Earrings in 583 / 14K Rose Gold with lab made Ruby settings made at the jewelry factory of Odessa, Ukraine,Soviet Union. Both show sharp Soviet period hallmarks, 585 Gold, yea...
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1980s Ukrainian Russian Revival Vintage Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Vintage FRED Paris 18K Yellow Gold Lapis Mother-of-Pearl Enamel Earrings 1980th
By Fred
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Fusion of Versatility and Iconic French Design Step into the refined world of FRED Paris with these vintage 18K yellow gold earrings, distinguished by removable lapis rings an...
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1980s French Contemporary Vintage Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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

Art Deco Style Engraved Burma Jade Enamel Ruby Gold Diamonds Dangle Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
The tops are 2 Ruby Oval cabs ,middle parts are composed of 2 small round Ruby cabs,2 white gold elements with 14 round full cut diamonds and Black Enamel ,in the bottom parts we ha...
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Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Enamel

Earrings with onyx and brilliant cut diamonds up to 2.20ct 14k gold 13.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold earrings set with onyx and brilliant cut diamonds 2.20ct - F/G - VS/SI Detailed description: The earring is 4.5 cm long by 2.1 mm wide weight 13.1 grams Set with ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Earrings with ruby up to 2.20ct and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.08ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold earrings set with ruby ​​2.20 ct and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.10ct - F/G - VS/SI detailed description: the size of the earring is 1.1 cm long by 5.0 mm wide ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Natural Zambia Emerald with Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Kowloon, HK
A pair of stunning natural vivid green emeralds ethically sourced from Zambia. The pair of earrings is hand-crafted and designed by us, and it is one-of-a-kind. Timeless and classic...
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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Steven Battelle 4.1 Carats Ethiopian Opal 18K Gold Post Earrings
Located in Soquel, CA
Three organically shaped approximately 4 x 6 mm to 6 x 8 mm "Welo mine" Ethiopian opals flash and shine in shades of yellows, greens and blues in this simple, but interesting, design...
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold

Steven Battelle 11.8 Carats Cabochon Aquamarine 18K Gold Earrings
Located in Soquel, CA
Two limpid blue 10 x 14 mm oval cabochon aquamarines are held in delicate "twist wire" matte-finish 18K gold settings with a matching circular component at the join. These are impre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Earrings

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Aquamarine, 18k Gold

GIVENCHY vintage matte gold modernist designer runway earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned GIVENCHY • gold tone • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS • 1 5/8" x 1 1/8" CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ❤...
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1980s Vintage Earrings

14K White Gold Bezel-Set Round Emerald Earrings 1.15 Carats Screw Back Closure
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with these stunning 14K White Gold Bezel-Set Round Emerald Earrings. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these earrings feature vivid green e...
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2010s American Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Certified Natural Myanmar Hot Pink Spinel Floral 14K Gold Earrings with Diamond
Located in Kowloon, HK
These beautiful earrings are handcrafted and designed in Hong Kong, with natural pink spinels from Mansin (Burma), high-quality diamonds, and white enamel. Man Sin is home of infamo...
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2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ilias Lalaounis 18K Hammered Gold Neolitique Hoop Earrings, Greece
Located in Miami, FL
These sculptural hoop earrings by Ilias Lalaounis are a striking example of the designer’s Neolitique collection, inspired by ancient Greek forms and craftsmanship. Handcrafted in Gr...
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1970s Greek Revival Vintage Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany and Co 18K Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A Classic Emblem of Timeless Sophistication Elevate any look with these Vintage Tiffany & Co. Hoop Earrings, exquisitely fashioned in 18K yellow gold. Renowned for their understated ...
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20th Century American Modern Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Citrine Everyday 925 Silver Pushback Unisex Stud Earrings in 925 Solid Silver
Located in New York, NY
Modernist Citrine Everyday Pushback Stud Earrings in sterling silver to make a statement with your look. You shall need stud earrings to make a statement with your look. These earrin...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Earrings

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Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver

Marc Labat Paris Resin and Gold Flakes Dangle Clip-on Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
French designer Marc Labat, Paris, designed these stunning oversized resin clip-on earrings in the 1980s. They feature a dangling dimensional geometric shape with a round pyramid and...
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1990s French Modernist Earrings

Green Onyx Oval Cabs Yellow Gold Natural Lapislazuli Octagon Shape Stud Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elegant and completely handmade Earrings consisting of upper parts of 2 oval shape Green Onyx Cabs measuring 9x11 mm set in a 14 Kt yellow gold bezel , in the lower part we have 2 F...
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2010s Thai Contemporary Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Diamond Circlet Drop Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Drop Earrings 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Fabulous, Edwardian Circlet Drop Earrings. Set with gorgeous, sparkling white diamonds, set in platinum with 18ct g...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Free Form Earrings Medium
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Free Form Earrings Medium Metal: 18K yellow gold Weight: 9.80 grams Measurement: 16mm high X 14mm wide, medium size Hallmark: ©TIFFANY&CO. Elsa P...
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2010s American Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Versace Resin Medusa Head Stud Earrings in Black
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Description Gold-tone Versace stud earrings featuring resin Medusa heads and clutch back closures. Includes box. Details Estimated item measurements Measurements: Drop 0.51“, Width ...
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2010s European Contemporary Earrings

Natural Ruby Oval Cabochons Baroque White Pearls 14 Karat Yellow Gold Earring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple Chic Earrings with top part made of 2 Natural Ruby Oval Cabochons (11 x 10 mm ) set in 14 Kt yellow from which are attached 2 White Baroque Pearls of 12 mm in diameter In 197...
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Early 2000s Thai Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kenneth Jay Lane Door Knocker Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane Door Knocker Earrings from the 1980's. Done in the David Webb style of hammered gilt metal with cabochons of faux gems. Clip back fittings. 1960's USA. 2" high x 1.5...
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1980s American Artisan Vintage Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage gold pearl glass designer runway pierced earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass • vintage designer pierced earrings MEASUREMENTS • 1.88" by 0.63" CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wea...
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20th Century Earrings

Bee on honeycomb citrine earrings studs
Located in Istanbul, TR
Bee on honeycomb in925 silver earrings studs with natural citrines briolette. Metal type: 925 silver Weight: 3 g. Earrings size: 33 x 11.3 mm. Natural citrines: 2 pieces, yellow col...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Earrings

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Citrine, Silver

Bee on honeycomb citrine earrings studs
Bee on honeycomb citrine earrings studs
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Yellow Gold 5 mm Emerald Diamond Paraiba Tourmaline Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerp, BE
Handcrafted in Belgium, by jewellery designer Joke Quick, without any casting or printing, these 18 K yellow gold stud earrings display Colombian Muzo Emeralds, diamonds and small ra...
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2010s Belgian Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Claddagh Hoop Earrings #21657
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Claddagh Hoop Earrings - These 14k yellow gold Claddagh earrings beautifully capture the symbol of love, loyalty, and friendship. Featuring the iconic heart, hands, ...
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20th Century Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Orloff of Denmark, 18 carat Pink Topaz Sapphire Earrings in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Hua Hin, TH
Orloff of Denmark; Blue Topaz and Sapphire Earrings fashioned out of 925 Sterling Silver. Dazzle with the vibrant charm of these pink topa...
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2010s Thai Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Topaz, Pink Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

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

Set in 18K Gold, natural Zambian Emerald Beads & Diamonds Stud Hoop Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald Stud Hoop oversized Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald beads is 36.23 carats. The Emera...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Ciner Crystal Gilt Metal Floral Brooch & Earrings Circa 1970
Located in University City, MO
Ciner Crystal gilt metal floral brooch & earrings set c 1970 The elegant three-dimensional brooch & clip-on earrings are encrusted with rows of tiny diamante pave' crystals The cen...
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1970s American Retro Vintage Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Pink Topaz Emerald Blue Topaz Yellow Zircon Tassel Earrings
Located in Colleyville, TX
Delphine Tassel Earrings. Gorgeous shield-shaped pink topaz focal beads are crowned with cascading tendrils of hand linked pink and blue topaz, emerald and yellow zircon...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Topaz, Zircon

Natural Vivid Blue Sapphire Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold and Diamond
Located in Kowloon, HK
Introducing a captivating pair of earrings featuring two exquisite natural blue drop sapphires from Sri Lanka, elegantly adorned with brilliant diamonds. Each piece is custom-designe...
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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White 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...
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2010s Thai Art Deco Earrings

Materials

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

Rose Gold Asymmetrical 5 mm Diamond Padparadscha Sapphire Spinel Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerp, BE
Handcrafted in Belgium by jewellery artist Joke Quick, these 18K rose gold stud earrings are a playful and colourful expression of refined artistry. Designed as a subtly mismatched...
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2010s Belgian Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Chanel AH1996 Boucles Clips CC Turnlock Clip on earrings Silver Rhinestones
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel earrings collection AW1996 clips with the motif of a CC logo or rather the "turnlock" clasp of the famous Classique or Timeless bag in silver metal inlaid with white rhineston...
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1990s French Earrings

NO RESERVE! 2.84Ct Tanzanite and 0.04Ct Diamonds 14K Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Tanzanite is an extremely rare gemstone, found in a single location in the world, at the foothills of mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. As this single source is expected to drain out in...
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fei Liu Tanzanite, Diamond and Blue Goldstone 18K Gold Graduated Long Earrings
Located in Birmingham, GB
A captivating pair of graduated drop earrings, exquisitely crafted in 18ct yellow gold. Each earring features a cascading series of mesmerising tanzanites, their rich violet-blue hue...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Earrings

Materials

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

CARTIER Paris Mimi Hoop Earrings In 18Kt Gold With 2.24 Ctw In Rubies & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Mimi hoops earrings designed by Cartier. This is a very elegant pair of hoops earrings created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Cartier. These earrings have been craf...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Earrings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Jade Ruby Gold Diamonds Black Enamel Black Onyx Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tops are 2 Black Onix buttons with small round Rubies cabs in the center,middle parts in White Gold,Diamonds,Black Enamel and small round Rubies cabs,bottom parts are 2 Jade round dr...
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1980s Thai Art Deco Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Enamel

18k Gold Overlapping Diamond Huggie Hoops
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
A special pair of diamond huggie earrings with an attractive overlapping design. These beauties are made in 18k solid yellow gold and have a slightly oval shape. Diamonds are 0.20 ct...
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2010s American Artisan Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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

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Citrine, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Natural Ruby & White Sapphire “Bochic“ Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby & White Sapphire Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby 9 carats Natural White Sapphire 3 carats The earrings from the "Orient" traveling ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Set in 18K Gold, 9.83 carat Hexagon Tanzanites & Rose Cut Diamonds Stud Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and modern style, Tanzanite Stud Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Tanzanite is 9.83 carats. The Tanzanite is responsibly sourced f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Nathalie Jean Diamond Ruby Tourmaline Pearl Gold Colorful Pendant Earrings
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier, Microcosmos Chandelier Pendant Earrings, a piece unique, is in 18 karat rosé gold, a warm, sophisticated color close to yellow gold. Th...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k G...

18K White Gold Natural GIA Certified Diamond Stud Earrings 0.93 Carats
Located in New York, NY
A Classic Investment in Radiance and Elegance Add a timeless accessory to your everyday style with these 18K White Gold Diamond Stud Earrings, each featuring a round diamond of G col...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tear Drop Turquoise Gold Drop on Hoop Vintage Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Tear Drop Turquoise on Gold Hoop Earrings. Featuring 2 Turquoise Gemstones, weighing approx. 40tcw. Finely detailed 14K Yellow Gold mounting. Approx. 1.7” l x 0.4” ...
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Late 20th Century Modernist Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Retro Finish Earrings Spinel solid 14K Gold / 2.32gr
Located in SE
A pair of Finish Retro Vintage 14K Earrings on secure hooks with claw set diamond cut Blue Spinel stones. Stones are likely lab made and closely imitate valuable Natural light blue S...
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1950s Finnish Retro Vintage Earrings

Materials

Spinel, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Bochic “Orient” Blue Sapphire, Topaz & Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Blue Sapphire, Topaz & Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Sapphire - 4 carats Natural White Topaz - 1 carats Natural Blue Topaz - 4 carats White...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

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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