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Place of Origin: British
Late Georgian Aquamarine and Gold Parure
Located in London, GB
A late Georgian gold aquamarine parure of a necklace, a pair of drop earrings, a bodice brooch, a brooch, a hair ornament and a stick pin, the collar...
Category
Early 19th Century George III Antique British Earrings
Materials
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Burgundy Red Enamel Geometric Modernist Water Tear Drop Gold Clip Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Burgundy Red Enamel Geometric Modernist Tear Drop Clip Earrings, Gold Tone, Swarovski Element
The cost is very high. 100% handmade. Excellent gift for lady. Fine handcraft.
Materia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco British Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Lava Blanc Diamond Organic 18k Gold Stud Earrings
By Agata Karwowska
Located in Chinnor, South Oxfordshire
Created from fire-textured 18-karat gold, Lava Blanc earrings capture movement in compact, asymmetrical forms. At the centre of each, a white diamond defines a point of stillness and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sphinx Golden Siam Red Aurora Borealis Crystal Pin Brooch and Clip on Earrings
By sphinx
Located in Milford, DE
A matching pin and pair of clip on earrings by Sphinx, featuring siam-red aurora borealis crystals prong-set in a decorative gold-plated setting.
Pin dimensions: 2.7 in x 1.9 in
Ear...
Category
20th Century Retro British Earrings
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
DE VROOMEN A Pair Of 18K Gold Citrine Green Guilloché Enamel Ear Clips Earrings
By De Vroomen
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Pair Of DE VROOMEN 18K Gold Citrine Green Guilloché*** Enamel Square Shaped Ear Clips Earrings, London 1997
Add a splash of color and vintage elegance to your jewelry collect...
Category
1990s Modern British Earrings
Materials
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
RRP £4, 650 TIFFANY & CO PLATINUM 0.56 CT DIAMOND SOLITAIRE STUD EARRINGS PAiR
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Tiffany & Co Platinum and 0.56ct Diamond Solitaire stud earrings complete with all the original paperwork RR...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Leo De Vrooman 18kt Yellow Gold Earrings with 17.67ct. of Amethysts
By Leo de Vroomen
Located in New York, NY
Started in 1967 by Leo and Ginnie de Vroomen the company is known for bold and innovative designs. Distinctive from the start, the renowned company is simply known as de Vroomen.
The...
Category
1990s Contemporary British Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
An Early Victorian Gold Turquoise Floral Suite
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian gold turquoise floral suite, consisting of a necklace, brooch and a pair of earrings, the necklace with three graduated sections of...
Category
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique British Earrings
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and pearl art deco drop style or hoop earrings 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
Adorn yourself with elegance by adding these 2.00ct diamond and pearl art deco drop transformed diamond hoop earrings to your jewellery collection.
Wear them as an elegant art deco ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
22k Yellow gold drop dangle earrings
Located in London, GB
22ct yellow gold round plain drop dangle earrings pear shape Indian Asian chunky ceremony jewellery.
Art deco drop earring plain with dangle details.
Beautiful long dangle drop roun...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern British Earrings
Materials
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,366 / set
Leo de Vroomen 18kt Yellow Gold and Guilloche Slate Grey Enamel Clip-On Earrings
By Leo de Vroomen
Located in New York, NY
These beautiful Seashell shaped earrings are created by Leo de Vroomen. Soft slate grey guicholle enamel with yellow gold details highlight these 1" round clip on earrings. Back of e...
Category
Early 2000s Modern British Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
A Pair of Rare Late Georgian Diamond Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of late Georgian open-work diamond drop earrings, set with three graduating old brilliant-cut diamonds, the principal pear shaped diamonds weighing approximately 3.5 carats th...
Category
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Andrew Grima Vintage Textured Gold & Diamond Earrings circa 1980
By Andrew Grima
Located in London, GB
Maker:
Andrew Grima
Summary:
Vintage Textured Gold & Diamond Earrings
A pair of vintage gold and diamond earrings by Andrew Grima, circa 1980. The earrings are both of a stylised fla...
Category
Late 20th Century British Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold
9ct Yellow & White Gold, 1940s Fan Shaped Contemporary Style Clip-on Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Clip-on Earrings
9ct Gold Stamped
Makers Mark P P Ld
Introducing a stunning pair of contemporary earrings crafted from 9ct gold. These exquisite clip-on earrings feature a...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Earrings
Materials
9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early Victorian Peridot and Gold Parure
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian peridot and gold parure in the Knight pattern, the necklace consisting of three plaques each set with five cushion shape faceted p...
Category
Mid-19th Century Early Victorian Antique British Earrings
Materials
Peridot, Gold, Yellow Gold
Leo de Vroomen 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings with Hematite and Enamel
By De Vroomen
Located in New York, NY
Started in 1967 by Leo and Ginnie de Vroomen the company is known for bold and innovative designs. Distinctive from the start, the renowned company is simply known as de Vroomen.
The...
Category
1990s Contemporary British Earrings
Materials
Hematite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Waterfall Baroque Pearl Hoops In Gold Vermeil
Located in London, GB
A twist on traditional pearls, this pair of hinged sterling silver hoops have a captivating ripple design with a gold vermeil finish, and 5 lustrous white freshwater pearls nestled i...
Category
2010s Modern British Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Vermeil
A Pair Of Early Victorian Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of Early Victorian diamond drop earrings, each earring comprising a circular diamond cluster surmount, and pear-shaped diamond cluster drop, linked by a diamond-encrusted ribb...
Category
1840s Victorian Antique British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Diamond heart stud earrings, 9kt gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning pair of vintage brilliant cut diamond heart stud earrings.
A classic and timeless jewellery staple these classy diamond studs have a sweet twist with the heart shape, the...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral and Gold Amor and Psyche Earrings
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of 15-carat gold and coral - day and night - earrings. The two detachable parts have large, drop-shaped coral cameos. They depict Amor with his bow and arrow and Psyche with a...
Category
1830s Georgian Antique British Earrings
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold
Georgian 15 Karat Gold For-get-me-not Drop Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
A touch of Georgian garnet color comes to you with these drop earrings from the Georgian era. c. 1820. The are set in 15 kt gold with closed foiled garnets...
Category
1820s George III Antique British Earrings
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold
Georgian Pink Topaz and Gold Cannetille Suite
Located in London, GB
A Georgian pink topaz and gold cannetille suite, the necklace consisting of five graduating from the centre oval-cut pink topaz-set gold links, fro...
Category
Early 1800s George III Antique British Earrings
Materials
Topaz, Gold
Elegant Victorian Banded Agate Cabochon Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Banded Scottish Agate Cabochon Earrings from the late 19th Century with original ear wire fittings. Agate stone is carefully cut with white stripe in the center of each stone...
Category
1870s Victorian Antique British Earrings
Materials
Agate, 14k Gold
15 kt and Sterling, Gold and Diamond Flemish Chandelier Earrings c.1820
Located in Stamford, CT
The diamonds are sparkling dewdrops throughout these lightweight, spiky, lacy Georgian earrings set with antique gems and punctuated with gold flowers. The flowers hold small diamond...
Category
Early 19th Century George III Antique British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
Turquoise Pebble & Pearl Drop Earrings In Sterling Silver
Located in London, GB
Combining natural forms with contemporary design, these sterling silver earrings are adorned with turquoise gemstones and white baroque pearls.
Gemstone size - approx. 10 x 14mm
Tot...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary British Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-Victorian Coral Fringe Suite
Located in London, GB
A mid-Victorian coral fringe suite, consisting of a necklace, a bangle, a pair of earrings and a brooch, all set with coral beads in a cluster design within a yellow gold rope design...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Earrings
Materials
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Natural Pearl Gold Chandelier Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Rare natural pearl and garnet earrings c. 1840-1850 are light on the ear and in original perfect condition. This too is rare. Two chains on each earrings suspend one oval circle from another, each set with natural seed pearls and garnets...
Category
1850s Early Victorian Antique British Earrings
Materials
Natural Pearl, Garnet, 15k Gold
9 Carat Yellow, Rose and White Gold Trinity Screw-Back Vintage Hoop Earrings
Located in London, GB
These gorgeous 9 carat yellow, rose and white gold trinity screw-back style hoops are the perfect earrings for every occasion.
A beautiful earring offering for those with unpierced ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern British Earrings
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Coral and 18 Carat Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
These statement earrings are modelled in 18ct gold and have a smooth round piece of coral at the centre if the drops. Above these drops there are fabric...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique British Earrings
Materials
Coral, Gold
Victorian Antique Pearl And Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Banbury, GB
An adorable pair of cluster earrings feature lustrous natural pearls wrapped with a scalloped diamond border in 18 karat yellow gold. Sweet as can be. Circa 1900.
Perfect Condition
Diamond: 2.1ct
Weight: 4.7g
Length: 18mm
Width: 12mm
Size of pearl...
Category
19th Century Late Victorian Antique British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Articulated Diamond Drop Feather Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous pair of articulated feather diamond drop earrings set in 18k yellow gold.
Each earring depicts a beautiful feather which is articulated and claw-set throughout with roun...
Category
2010s Modern British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Waterfall Baroque Pearl Hoops In Sterling Silver
Located in London, GB
A twist on traditional pearls, this pair of hinged sterling silver hoops have a captivating ripple design with 5 lustrous white freshwater pearls nestled inside. The organic ripple p...
Category
2010s Modern British Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Graff Diamond 'Snowflake' Diamond Earrings
By Graff
Located in New York, NY
Graff Diamond 'Snowflake' Earrings This pair of earrings has pear, marquise and circular-cut
diamonds weighing total approximately 28.36 carats of very fine quality diamonds all set ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artist British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Fei Liu Cubic Zirconia Sterling Silver Peony Large Statement Earrings
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
The effortlessly luxurious petals of the Peony flower have been admired across the world for centuries. Historically grown in the gardens of Chinese emperors, Peony blooms are a symb...
Category
2010s Contemporary British Earrings
Materials
Other, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
$551 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Victorian Half Pearl, Diamond and Blue Enamel Suite
Located in London, GB
A mid-Victorian half pearl, diamond and blue enamel suite, the suite consisting of a necklace, a bracelet and a pair of earrings, each set to the ...
Category
1860s Victorian Antique British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lava Ochre Yellow Diamond Organic 18k Gold Stud Earrings
By Agata Karwowska
Located in Chinnor, South Oxfordshire
Sculptural Lava Ochre Yellow Diamond Organic Stud Earrings in 18k Gold.
The Lava Ochre earrings are shaped through the fire-sculpting process in molten, textured 18-karat gold, expr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern British Earrings
Materials
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Coral Statement Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Coral Earrings
15ct Gold Tested
Circa 1875
An Absolutely Stunning Pair of Fine Victorian Earrings. Set in Rose Gold, These Beautif...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Earrings
Materials
Coral, Gold, 15k Gold
18K Gold, Rhodolite Garnet, and Diamond Crisscross Stud Pierced Earrings
By Lucy Martin
Located in TUXEDO PARK, NY
These very contemporary 18K gold stud pierced earrings feature a rhodolite garnet accented by white diamonds. The garnet is a 5mm round...
Category
2010s Contemporary British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Diamond and yellow sapphire art deco stud earrings 118k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
2.63ct Diamond and yellow sapphire art deco stud earrings 118k yellow gold
Gorgeous lemon yellow sapphire gemstone with round diamonds stud ear...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of Edwardian pearl and diamond drop earrings, the natural saltwater drop shape pearls measuring approximately 11 x 8.3...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
A pair of Georgian large paste drop earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of Georgian large paste drop earrings, each earring with a large cushion-cut colourless faceted paste suspended by a smaller one, all set in silver cut-down collets with yellow gold back and gold wire fittings, circa 1820, measuring approximately 1.8 x 1cm, gross weight 4.9 grams.
This antique pair of earrings is in very good condition for its age. Unmarked, tested as silver and 15ct gold.
A classic pair of Georgian paste drop earrings. These earrings offer a wonderful glimpse into Georgian history...
Category
19th Century Georgian Antique British Earrings
GRAFF Diamond Heart Earrings
By Graff
Located in New York, NY
Perfect present just for the very "Special" person!
Graff Diamond Heart Earrings!
This pair of earrings has approximately 10ct of round diamond...
Category
Early 2000s British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
$39,000
Hoop Earrings Yellow Gold and Diamonds
By Cristina Cipolli Jewellery
Located in London, Richmond
Unisex small hoop earrings in 9k recycled yellow gold, set with natural white diamonds. You can wear them traditionally in two ears or layer in one if you have multiple piercings. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary British Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$605 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Sybarite Bullets Earrings
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Sybarite Jewellery is a London-based luxury brand crafting outstanding pieces, incomparable both in design and in execution. Spearheaded by founder Margarita Prykhodko, a former arch...
Category
2010s Modern British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$27,486 / set
Edwardian 3.60ct Diamond Daisy Drop Earrings, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1910s, this elegant pair of daisy drop earrings are entirely hand crafted. Each earring features a rub over set into platinum a central old cut diamond weighing 0....
Category
1910s Edwardian Vintage British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Amethyst Drop Earrings 15 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A pair of Victorian amethyst drop earrings in 15 karat yellow gold
Designed as pair of pendant drops, in detailed open back bezel settings, with alternating round and oval cut ameth...
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique British Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
Pearl Earrings In Recycled 18K Gold
By Cristina Cipolli Jewellery
Located in London, Richmond
Timeless and alluring upcycled pearl drop earrings, both precious and sustainable. Floating on a deliberately rough 18k recycled white gold chain, sleek freshwater pearls are retain...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary British Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$386 Sale Price / set
60% Off
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Tudor Rose Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Earrings
9ct Gold
Circa 1880
Introducing a stunning pair of Victorian 9ct gold earrings, that are sure to make a statement. These fa...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Earrings
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Augustine Jewels Purple Amethyst & Pink Tourmaline Gold Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Inspired by the flora surrounding Lake Como, these earrings from the Como Collection feature pretty purple amethyst briolettes with vibrant pink tourmaline studs, set in 9ct yellow gold. Our Como inspired London made, luxury jewellery collection incorporates the lush landscape of Lake Como within every design. The exclusive Italian resort is surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the Italian Alps.
Pure natural beauty, exquisite and breath-taking views in a region where you can relax, feel peaceful and bathe in luxury on the shores of the Lake. Our Purple Amethyst and Pink Tourmaline Gold Drop Earrings...
Category
2010s British Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Tourmaline, Gold, 9k Gold
Gold and purple freshwater pearl hoop earrings by Ifemi Jewels
By nlanlaVictory
Located in London, GB
Called Splendour due to the opulent nature of the freshwater gold and purple pearls, these earrings will add some much richness to your collection. Pearl hoops are the most exciting ...
Category
2010s British Earrings
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Brass
Timeless Keshi Pearl Hoops In Sterling Silver
Located in London, GB
This sterling silver hinged huggie hoop design bears our signature dotty texture and is complete with a lustrous white keshi pearl charm drop from our Luna Pearls Collection. Keshi ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary British Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Contemporary Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of white cultured pearl and diamond drop earrings set in 18k yellow gold.
Each earring is firstly composed of a rub over round brilliant cut diamond stud, secured t...
Category
2010s Modern British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Gold & Silver 4.67ctw Old Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A pair of Victorian diamond, silver, and yellow gold earrings, each comprising nine large old cut diamonds, set in silver, and 18 karat yellow gold with 18 karat yellow gold fittings...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Total of 2 Carat Diamond Heart Earrings
Located in London, GB
Mounted into platinum and designed by Ninety, these simple heart-shaped solitaires are perfect for everyday wear with total carat weight of appr. 2 ct. In the collection we also have...
Category
2010s Modern British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Pair of Late Victorian Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of late Victorian diamond drop earrings, the old-cut diamonds, weighing 3.14 and 3.23 carats, respectively H colour VS1 and H colour SI1, accompanied by De Beers Report , each eight claw-set to a platinum scroll collet, suspended from a knife-edge bar with brilliant-cut diamond surmount, estimated to weigh 0.15 carats each, millegrain rubover-set in platinum to a yellow gold mount with hook fitting, circa 1900, later hallmarked 18ct gold London. measuring approximately 2.8 x 0.9cm, gross weight 4.4 grams.
This pair of Victorian earrings is in very good condition for its age.
An exquisite pair of late Victorian earrings. These earrings each feature a lively diamond connected to a hook fitting. From the fitting is a platinum bar, suspending a scintillating old-cut diamond weighing over three carats. The two impressive diamonds catch the light beautifully: the old-cut diamonds have a wonderful antique allure...
Category
Early 1900s Late Victorian Antique British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Georgian Cut Steel Long Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Crescent moons, dragon flies and diamond forms make these earrings a geometric delight. They sparkle even with low light at night. All bits of steel were cut and polished by hand the...
Category
Early 19th Century George III Antique British Earrings
Materials
Cut Steel
A Pair Of Pearl And Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of pearl and diamond drop earrings, the top a cultured pearl suspending three old-cut diamonds set in square collets leading to pear shape cultured pearl drops, with screw fit...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 9k Gold, Platinum
Victorian Scottish Agate Earrings
Located in San Antonio, TX
Victorian Scottish Carved Agate 14k Earrings
Category
1880s Victorian Antique British Earrings
Materials
Agate, 14k Gold
Vintage 6.00ct Blue Tourmaline Earrings, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
A pair of enchanting blue tourmalines - also known as Indicolite - are beautifully framed in twisted gold rope like settings in this pair of Vintage earrings. The tourmalines are cab...
Category
1970s Retro Vintage British Earrings
Materials
Tourmaline, Indicolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Enamel, Ruby And Diamond Flower Bud Earrings
By Moira
Located in London, GB
A pair of Moira bud earrings, with orange and yellow plique à jour enamel sepals and green leaves, with pavé set rubies and diamonds, mounted in gold, with silver settings. Numbered....
Category
2010s Contemporary British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
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