1940s More Earrings

Two years before the brand signature first appeared in 1947, Miriam Haskell's first designer Frank Hess since 1926 designed these asymmetrical Baroque-style climber earrings that fea...

From the House of Cartier, these spectacular ear climber diamond earrings, circa 1940, are finely crafted in platinum and showcase 2 old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 9.25 carats,VS-SI clarity, detailed with 54 old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 3 carats total, VS-SI. The earrings are fashioned into mesmerizing leaves, dancing up the ear in a dazzling display of brilliance and fire.  These spectacular earrings were worn by the talented and beautiful  Pop Sensation, Katy Perry, at the 2022 Met Gala.  These exceptional clip-on earrings measure 37.5 mm in length and 15.9 mm at their widest part. They weigh 13 grams.   
 Founded in Paris in 1847, by Louis-Francois Cartier, the company known as Cartier quickly became recognized for its exemplary workmanship and taste. Louis-Francois Cartier began his esteemed career at 28, after an apprenticeship with master watchmaker Adolphe Picard resulted in Cartier taking over the master’s workshop, 29 rue Montorgueil, Paris. He expanded the premises, and built his reputation on knowing how to satisfy the most extravagant of desires. By 1853 Louis Francois was able to move his business to the more fashionable Palais-Royal district at 5 Rue Neuve des petits Champs. He became a favorite of Princess Mathilde, the cousin of Napoleon III, whose patronage opened the door to Parisian society. In 1874 Alfred Cartier took over the company from his father Louis Francois. In 1898 the Cartier company made a final move in Paris and they still remain at 13 Rue de La Paix, in the heart of Parisian elegance and luxury. Alfred Cartier entrusted his three sons to manage the Maison de Cartier. Among Louis Cartier’s most important and lasting innovations was introducing the combination of platinum and diamonds to create garland style jewelry...

Artist: David Webb Inc. (American, est. 1948) DESIGNER: David Webb MATERIAL: Gold, platinum, emerald, diamond DIMENSIONS: 0.59 in. (1.5 cm.)

Miriam Haskell intricate flower head ear clips are handsewn with pastel pate de verre round and seed beads with crystal rose montes. Mounted on signature Russian Gilt filigrees with ...

The combination of faceted smoky topaz crystal glass with turquoise Boris Aurealis glass stones and clear rhinestones set of with a flower top in gilt m...

Neither buttons or dangles, these luminous earrings feature an inverted “V” of rhinestones punctuated by a perfect 12 mm opal cabochon. Petite yet statement...

Classic Retro earrings of 14 karat gold and pearls. Fluted swirls meet to cradle two pearls. Measurements are 15/16" tall and 7/8" wide. Clip backs; excellent condition.

Rousselet - Golden metal earrings with multicolored glass paste and costume pearls. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 4.5 cm Seller Referen...

Earring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum, dog head hallmark. Beautiful antique ear clips, each represents a double gold leaf held at the base by a platinum link set with 3 8/8 cut diamonds. The closing system is clip- on and could be transformed for pierced ears. Total weight of diamonds : 0.06 carat approximately. Height : 3 cm, width : 14,1 mm approximately. Total weight of the jewel : 10,5 g approximately. Authentic antique jewelry...

Beautifully hand-crafted and designed Retro 18 karat yellow gold ear clips from ca. 1945 featuring 2 perfectly matched angle-skin coral cabochons bezel set in a braid of gold. Curved polished gold tubes extend from the center, connecting into an outer ring, giving this earring a chic and airy appearance on the ear. Spaced in between, 14 bright, white and sparkly old cut round diamonds...

1940's Open work detailed drop diamond earrings. 52 round cut diamonds set in a 14k white gold filigree settings. 52 round diamonds, approx. total weight .25cts, H, SI 14k White Go...

Ruby & Diamond Two Tone Retro Heart Earrings Diamond Weight: approximately .85 cts Ruby Weight: approximately .80 cts Measurements: 1.25" long Back Type: Clip On with post Go...

Massive Danecraft Sterling Egret Suite from the 1940's. Large egret shown in flight with fine detailing with matching earrings with screw back fitti...

- Vintage item - Each earring measures .9" x .75" - Gold tone - White plastic beads and crystal rhinestone accents - Clip on earring backs - By Miriam Haskell (signed on verso) ...

These silver and carré cut rock crystal earrings have a feminine and classic shape. The earrings have so called screw backs, like many of the earrings during the early 1900s through ...

Retro Sunburst earrings in 14 karat rose gold. Domed centers add dimensionality to the earrings. They have eight round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of .32 carats and si...

Retro 2 Toned Wing Earrings in 14k pink and green gold with ruby glass accents. The flowerhead is made of 14k green gold and the wing is of 14k pink go...

Marvella tri color fruit salad oval ear clips set in gold plate metal. Molded faux ruby, emerald and sapphire fruit salad stones are accented by crystal rh...

Wonderfully Retro gold earrings with rubies and diamonds. Each has 6 rubies and 6 diamonds. The stones are set in white gold. The end of each diamond row has a tiny gold starburst, ...

A fine and impressive pair of vintage 0.18 carat diamond and 18k yellow gold, 18k white gold set stud bow earrings; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections...

Lovely star-like flower earrings with great form and dimensionality. They are centered with a diamond around which are five sapphires. Clip backs can be converted to posts.

1940's Ruby and diamond cluster 18k yellow gold clip post earrings. Each earring has 18 pink/red round rubies with a round center diamond and 3 diamonds along white gold stems. A tru...

For pierced ears. Earring in 18 karat yellow gold. Pair of ear clips, each in the form of openwork knot and petals of gold wire. Retained in the center, an antique- cut diamond is su...

Rousselet - Multicolored glass paste earrings. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 2 cm Seller Reference: BO119

Gorgeous pair of Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin 14 karat yellow gold, emerald and diamond retro earclips, circa 1940s. Each designed as a flower centering upon a cluster of emerald cab...

Everything says Tiffany about these earrings except the hallmark. They do have all of the markings usually seen in Tiffany pieces, but not the actual name. Regardless of why that is,...

Retro olive shaped ear clips with a slightly swirled design throughout. Clip backs can be converted to posts. Light enough that they are very comfortable to wear as clips.

Pair of vintage, circa 1940s 18k gold earrings, with approx. 0.22ctw in diamonds. Earrings measure 35mm x 21mm. Weight - 23.5 grams.