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Place of Origin: North American
Diana M. 18 kt white and yellow gold drop earrings featuring a 21.4 cts
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white and yellow gold drop earrings featuring a 5.22 ct radiant cut white diamond (I-VS2) and a 5.08 ct (I-SI1) pear shaped diamond hanging from it and a second earring with a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern North American Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Diamond Platinum Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent pair of contemporary emerald and diamond earrings; each set with a fine, vivid green pear emerald within a spray of marquise diamonds, suspended from a surmount of marq...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Michael Kneebone Pink Zircon Rhodolite Garnet Diamond Pearl Dangle Earring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Pink zircon (origin: Sri Lanka) of cushion shape and "Conch Shell" pink color are paired with cabochon Rhodolite garnets and diamonds in these dangle earri...
Category
2010s Contemporary North American Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Zircon, Diamond, Rhodolite, 18k Gold
Emerald Shaped Burma Ruby 1.40 Carat 14 Karat 0.30 Inch Gold Bezel Stud Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Emerald Shaped Burma Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Stud Earrings, a testament to understated elegance and timeless sophistication.
Each stud earring f...
Category
2010s Contemporary North American Earrings
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Citrine and Gold Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Paloma Picasso frames colored stones like natures art that they are. The heavy double bezel makes a simple chic statement. Approximately 7/8's of an inch in length.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary North American Earrings
Materials
Citrine, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Kasumi Pearl Granulated Bead Earring and Necklace Suite
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Presented is this Kasumi pearl and granulated bead earring and necklace suite. The pearls (origin: Lake Kasumigaura, Japan) are a mixture of pastel tones of taupe, pink, peach and c...
Category
2010s Contemporary North American Earrings
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Vermeil
Roman Malakov 0.88 Carat Total Round Diamonds Tahitian Pearl Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple elegant pair of 12 mm Tahitian pearl earrings, accented by round brilliant cut diamonds of 0.88 carats total. Made in 18K yellow gold.
Roman Malakov is a custom house, spec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary North American Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cushion Cut 18K Yellow Diamond Huggie Hoops Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These modern white gold earrings feature 2.50 carats of natural diamonds, exuding a sleek and contemporary elegance. Crafted in 18k white gold, they are the perfect blend of luxury a...
Category
2010s Modern North American Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
17.5 CTW Everyday Blue Topaz Solitaire Stud Earrings in Sterling Silver for Mom
Located in New York, NY
17.5 CTW Everyday Blue Topaz Solitaire 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 ear...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary North American Earrings
Materials
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Classic GIA Certified 4.00 Carat Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This is an ideal diamond studs. The total diamond weight is 4 carats, GIA Certified, I color SI1 in clarity
Set in 18K White Gold, 4 prong Setting.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Pair of Hector Aguilar Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver Screwback Earrings
By Hector Aguilar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of signed Mexican sterling silver earrings.
Designed by Hector Aguilar for Talla Borda.
With screw back closures.
Simpl...
Category
20th Century Modern North American Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Spectra Fine Jewelry, Fancy Yellow & White Diamond Chandelier Earrings
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This chandelier earring design is the culmination of the two most timeless earring designs throughout the centuries. The classic hoop variation dates back to around 2500 B.C., and th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Wire Hoops - 1"
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold handmade wire hoops are a must-have for every jewelry wardrobe. Casual, chic and wearable every day, the hoops give endless opportunities to change your look...
Category
2010s Contemporary North American Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Black Pave Diamond Paradizia Earrings
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description
Black pave diamonds set in a unique slight twist leaf shape, framed with pave diamonds.
Item #E3314
Materials and Weight
Black diamonds, 6.6 c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan North American Earrings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Natural Emerald Diamond Earrings 18k White Gold 3.8 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These Magnificent Natural Finely Faceted Quality Emerald and White Diamond Halo Earrings are a luxurious addition to any fine jewelry collection.
Each earring features a vibrant, fi...
Category
2010s North American Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Modern Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
These modern 18 karat yellow gold diamond huggie hoop earrings offer a sleek and contemporary design, with diamonds set on three sides for a full sparkle effect. The earrings feature...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern North American Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Elephant Stud Earrings
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Elephant Stud Earrings, Tiffany Designer , Thomas Kurilla created this classic stud for the ladies. What is not to love a...
Category
2010s Contemporary North American Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amy Earrings in Amethyst, White Topaz and Sterling Silver
By Dorian Webb
Located in Oakland, CA
Intention: Ombre away
Design: The Amy earrings are a sweet violet cloud of dangling amethyst and white topaz set both vertically and horizontally. Between the movement of each gemst...
Category
2010s Contemporary North American Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Topaz, Sterling Silver
14K Yellow Gold 9mm Cultured Pearl Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
These stud earrings are made in 14K yellow gold and feature two 9 millimeter cultured pearls with 48 round cut diamonds weighing 0.61 carats combined. Post Backing.
Category
2010s Contemporary North American Earrings
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Brilliant Diamond + Emerald Yellow Gold Spiral Drop Earrings, Fern Freeman 2024
By Fern Freeman
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a Kind Spiral Drop Earrings hand-fabricated in high-polished 18k yellow gold by jewelry designer Fern Freeman showcasing 1.54 total carats of round brilliant-cut F/vs1 white d...
Category
2010s Contemporary North American Earrings
Materials
Emerald, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
PATRICIA VON MUSULIN 1970 Modernist Clips Earrings Carved Ivory & .925 Sterling
By Patricia von Musulin
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist sculptural earrings designed by Patricia Von Musulin.
This is a fabulous pair of clips-on earrings, created during the modernist period in New York city by the jewelry des...
Category
1970s Modernist Vintage North American Earrings
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sweet Four-Leaf Clover earstuds Opal Diamond Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Sweet Four-Leaf Clover earstuds Australian Solid Opal Diamond Earrings 14K Yellow Gold.
Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free One Year Limited Warranty! Free Gift Bag or ...
Category
2010s Arts and Crafts North American Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hammerman Bros. Ribbed Gold Earrings
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Riverdale, NY
Hammerman Bros. ribbed gold articulated hoop earrings in 18k gold. Heavy in weight but well distributed with sturdy earclips, 1980's USA. 37.7 dwt. Very...
Category
1980s Vintage North American Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1970 George Schuler Seashells Clips Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Shells earrings designed by Tiffany & Co.
A beautiful pair of clips-on earrings created in New York city at the Tiffany & Co. by George Schuler, back in the 1970. These earrings hav...
Category
1970s Modernist Vintage North American Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 6.21 Carat Round Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of GIA Certified Round brilliant cut Diamond Stud Earrings
Set in hand made platinum on a four prong mounting. The Diamonds in these earrings we’re carefully selected t...
Category
2010s North American Earrings
Materials
Platinum
GIA Pear Emeralds 31.17 Carat Total Weight & Diamond Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Certified 31.17 carats Pear shape Emeralds and Diamond Earrings in 18k White Gold
Large Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings feature Natural Pear shaped Emeralds with Round, Baguette, and Pear Diamonds at the top of each Emerald set in Platinum...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Lapis Lazuli Scarab 18k Earrings
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
Lapis Lazuli carved scarab 18K earrings 12x14
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary North American Earrings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
7.50 Carats Natural Morganite and Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7.50 Carats Natural Morganite and Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Earrings
Amazing looking piece!
Suggested Replacement Value: $8,000.00
Total...
Category
2010s North American Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Modernist Citrine Everyday Stud Earrings in 14k Solid Yellow Gold Settings
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Modernist Citrine Everyday Stud Earrings in 14K Gold to make a statement with your look. You shall need these stud earrings to make a statement with your look. These earrings create ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern North American Earrings
Materials
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov 3.67 Carats Total Heart Shape Ruby & Diamond Halo Dangle Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous pair of dangle earrings showcasing a heart-shaped ruby surrounded by a double halo and suspended from a single pear-shaped diamond. The rubies weigh 3.67 carats total, SI ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary North American Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
17.65 Carat Amethyst Big Cluster Stud Earrings in 925 Silver for Wedding Gift
Located in New York, NY
17.65 Carat Amethyst Big Cluster 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 earrings ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco North American Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
14K White Gold 1.0 Carat Solitaire Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Two gorgeous white diamonds sit in a prong setting on these sparkling stud earrings. Crafted in your choice of 14k yellow or white gold, these diamond stud earrings feature a high polish finish. These stunning gold earrings feature 1 carats of diamonds, and the prong settings are sure to keep your precious diamonds in place. These stud style earrings are subtle enough for casual affairs but sparkle in formal settings as well. Coordinate these earrings with your favorite diamond necklace or other white gold jewelry to create a complete elegant ensemble. It makes the perfect addition to any womens jewelry...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary North American Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Amethyst Sapphire Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stylish and chic pair of drop earrings. They feature a total of 2.46 carats of amethyst which are the two large center round stones. Adding to that are 2.70 carats of fancy pink an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Gump's 18k White Gold White Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Gump's San Francisco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Seller Notes: “IN VERY GOOD CONDITION”
Style: Stud
Base Metal: 18K white Gold
Type :Earrings
Main Stone Color: Red 8 marquise cut rubies and 10 round
...
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary North American Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Brilliant Cut Yellow & White Diamond Baguette Round Cluster Earrings 18k
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted in 18k White gold, an Important pair of Winston-style diamond earrings, beautifully set with two levels of diamonds.The Center stone,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Earrings
Materials
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Sapphire Diamond Earrings 14k W Gold 2.84 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Natural Sapphire Diamond Stud Earrings 14k W Gold 2.84 TCW
Certified $6,950 215410
Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls!
These Sapphire earrings have be...
Category
2010s North American Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Dangle Earrings in Sterling Silver, 14 Karat Ear Wire with Akoya Pearls
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
These pearl earrings are a modern classic. They are Medium Spiral Dangle Earrings from the Orbit collection with sterling silver spirals, a 21 gauge 14karat yellow gold ear wire...
Category
2010s Contemporary North American Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
3 Carat Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
Diamond hoops 1.25 inch diameter inside out. Color and Clarity of the stones are G-H, SI2. Total carat weight is 2.76. Stones are excellent cut. Set in 14K white gold.
Category
2010s Modern North American Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Pear-Shaped Diamond Huggies in Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Everyone needs a perfect diamond hoop earring to take them from the office to dinner plans to weekend brunch with friends. The Pear-Shaped Diamond Huggies are just that versatile fin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary North American Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Smoked Topaz and Emerald Rhinestone Crystal Statement Earrings By Hobé, 1960s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- Each earring measures 1.25" in diameter
- Gold plated
- High quality prong set Smoked Topaz-colored, Eme...
Category
1960s Modern Vintage North American Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Province Ruby Bombe Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Province Ruby Bombe Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold.
A bejeweled pair of retro-style earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels exhibit a design emblema...
Category
1970s Vintage North American Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Pink Amethyst & Sterling Silver Stud Earrings
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Stephen’s heart and passion go into each Dweck design, as the placement of each stone and its connection to nature has meaning. While bold and opulent, his jewelry has a weightless e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan North American Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Miriam Haskell Long Rose Montee Earrings
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate Miriam Haskell Long Rose Montee Earrings with faux pearl embroidery. Filigree Haskell elements are sewn with rose montee crystals and faux r...
Category
1950s Vintage North American Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
Syna Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Earrings
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold
Amethyst 11 carats approx.
Diamonds 0.30 carat approx.
Omega clip backs
Limited edition
About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata
Drawing inspirati...
Category
2010s Contemporary North American Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Floral Pinwheel Earrings With Pearl Detail By Lisner, 1960s
By Lisner
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Each earring measures 1" in diameter
- Gold plated
- Faux pearls
- Clip on earring backs
- By Lisner (signed on clips)
- Circa 1960s
- Estate acquired
- Good...
Category
1960s Modern Vintage North American Earrings
Regal 18k White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Flower Stud Earrings for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the delicate beauty of nature, these exquisite earrings are crafted in luminous 18k white gold and shaped into a graceful, four-petal floral silhouette. Each petal is met...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco North American Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 12.16 Carats Total Radiant Cut Diamond Drop Earrings in Platinum
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pair of drop earrings, showcasing two GIA certified radiant cut diamonds weighing 6.04 and 6.12 carats with K color and VS2-SI1 clarity, respectively. Each is suspended on...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary North American Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA CERTIFIED Clips Earrings In 18Kt Gold With 13.04 Ctw In Emeralds & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Clips-on earrings with GIA certified Emeralds and diamonds.
This is a fabulous contemporary pair of clips-on earrings crafted in Italy with classic patterns in solid yellow gold of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modernist North American Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chopard Happy Diamonds Icons Joaillerie 18K White Gold Dancing Diamond Earrings
By Chopard
Located in Aventura, FL
Happy Diamonds jewelry is as unique as it is playful. The dancing diamonds are entirely free between two sapphire crystals, thus enabling them to move without restraint, and through ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modernist North American Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Heidi Abrahamson Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli Quartz Earrings
By Heidi Abrahamson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sterling silver, brass, lapis lazuli and rose quartz earrings created by Heidi Abrahamson of Phoenix, Arizona. Earrings are part of a new Post Modernist ar...
Category
2010s Modernist North American Earrings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Sterling Silver, Brass
Crystal Rock Gold Hook Earrings - By Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This simple White Crystal Rock earrings will bring you a sense of unexpected edge, fun, and understated sophistication, perfect for any occasion
1....
Category
2010s Artisan North American Earrings
Materials
Crystal, Vermeil
Platinum Natural Marquise Diamond & Cultured Pearl Clip On Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
Platinum Natural Marquise Diamond & Cultured Pearl Clip On Earrings
Metal: Platinum
Weight: 11.16 grams
Diameter: 17mm
Backs: Clip on (no posts)
Pearls: 9mm white cultured pearl wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro North American Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
4.18tcw 14K Diamond Flower Petal Chandelier Earrings, Diamond Floral Earrings
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured here are 4.18tcw diamond floral chandelier earrings. Five stunning flowers, fully made of diamonds dangle the earlobe in a stunning and chic fashion. Brilliant round diamond...
Category
2010s Modern North American Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Oscar de la Renta Painted Bold Pink Petal Clip-On Earrings in Gold
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milford, DE
Pair of Oscar de la Renta clip on earrings, featuring gold flowers with painted pink petals.
Hallmarks: Oscar de la Renta, Made in USA
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Earrings
Materials
24k Gold, Gold Plate
Diamond Golden Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Modern Drop Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
These 14-karat yellow gold earrings showcase a luxurious design featuring radiant golden pearls and shimmering diamonds. Each earring is adorned with a 13 mm golden pearl, elegantly ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern North American Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Pink Tourmaline scarabs earrings with reversible sapphire Huggies
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18 karat reversible white sapphire and blue sapphire huggies with handcarved pink tourmaline scarab drops
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary North American Earrings
Vintage DONA KARAN DKNY gold glass designer clip on earrings
By Donna Karan
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed DKNY
• gold tone with glass
• vintage designer runway earrings
MEASUREMENTS
• 1.25" by 1.13"
CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of w...
Category
20th Century North American Earrings
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Gold and Tahitian Pearl Drop Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elsa Peretti has always proven less is more. Rich Tahitian pearls are suspended below elegant geometric loops. 1 1/4 inches in length The pearls are10.6mm each.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary North American Earrings
Materials
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
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