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Gemstone: Oriental Pearl
1920s Important Art Deco Natural Pearl Diamond Platinum Clip-On Earrings
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A fine and important pair of Art Deco Natural Saltwater Pearl and Diamond Earclips, ca. 1920s. The earrings are very beautifully made in the design of the lily of the valley flower. ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Oriental Pearl Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Platinum
Alex Soldier Carved Mother of Pearl Turquoise Topaz Gold Convertible Earrings
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
Alex Soldier Blossom Earrings as seen on actress Shohreh Aghdashloo: A colorful collection of rare and stunning gemstones form together a spectacular Blossom that comes alive with a ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Oriental Pearl Earrings
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, ...
Tahitian Pearl Opalescent Enamel Flower Drop Yellow Gold Earrings, Eva Steinberg
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a Kind Earrings hand-fabricated in Belgium by acclaimed jewelry maker Eva Steinberg showcasing a stunning matched pair of lustrous 10mm round peacock blue Tahitian pearls...
Category
2010s Belgian Artist Oriental Pearl Earrings
Materials
Oriental Pearl, Pearl, Other, Mixed Metal, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold...
Alex Soldier Topaz, Quartz, Carved Mother of Pearl Blossom Convertible Earrings
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
A colorful collection of rare and stunning gemstones form together a spectacular Blossom that comes alive with a touch of feminine charm and allure given to us by Mother Nature. Alex...
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2010s American Contemporary Oriental Pearl Earrings
Materials
Topaz, Quartz, Oriental Pearl, Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, M...
Art Nouveau Style Emerald Pearl Yellow Gold Lever-Back "Cluster" Drop Earrings
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem.
We can ship every...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Oriental Pearl Earrings
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Oriental Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Handcrafted Diamond Pearl Turquoise Emerald Yellow Gold Hot-Air Balloon Earrings
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem.
We can ship every...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Oriental Pearl Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Turquoise...
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25% Off
Tahitian Baroque Pearl Yellow Gold Contemporary Drop Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary Fig drop earrings are crafted from 14-karat yellow gold, adorned with a with detachable 12 mm Tahitian pearl and two diamonds. They have been featured in a review ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Oriental Pearl Earrings
Materials
South Sea Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl...
Modern White Diamond Ruby Oriental Pearl Yellow Gold "Snowman" Stud Earrings
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem.
We can ship every...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Oriental Pearl Earrings
Materials
Ruby, Oriental Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Ste...
$652 Sale Price
30% Off
Garnet Topaz Mother of Pearl Gold Earrings as Seen on Gwyneth Paltrow
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
A colorful collection of rare and stunning gemstones form together a spectacular Blossom that comes alive with a touch of feminine charm and allure given to us by Mother Nature. Alex...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Oriental Pearl Earrings
Materials
Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Topaz, Gol...
Alex Soldier Gold Baby Blossom Earrings with Topaz and Carved Mother of Pearl
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
A colorful collection of rare and stunning gemstones form together a spectacular Blossom that comes alive with a touch of feminine charm and allure given to us by Mother Nature. Alex...
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2010s American Contemporary Oriental Pearl Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Topaz, Gold, 18k...
Handcrafted Diamond Pearl Turquoise Ruby Yellow Gold "Hot-Air Balloon" Earrings
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem.
We can ship every...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Oriental Pearl Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Turquoise, Ruby, Oriental Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, D...
$1,747 Sale Price
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18 Karat Yellow Gold Plum Clip-On Earrings with Diamonds and Black Pearls
Located in Berlin, DE
The clip-on earrings are made of 18-karat yellow gold and are encrusted with 6 round natural diamonds. We use top-quality natural diamonds VS, F-G and work with a German gem company ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Oriental Pearl Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured...
Detachable Pearls Eighteen Karat White Gold Contemporary Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
These Fig cocktail earrings are made of 18 karat white gold with detachable 11 mm Tahitian black pearls and two diamonds. The earrings by the artist were featured in Vogue UA review....
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Oriental Pearl Earrings
Materials
Oriental Pearl, Natural Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, White...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Stud Earrings with Tahitian Black Pearls
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary Transformer Drop Stud earrings are made of 18 karat yellow gold with detachable 11 mm Tahitian black pearls, and measure 1.3 inches (33 mm) long.
These earrings a...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Oriental Pearl Earrings
Materials
Natural Pearl, Quartz, Oriental Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl,...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Tahitian Black Pearls Drop Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
These Fig drop earrings are made of 18 karat yellow gold with detachable 11 mm Tahitian black pearls and two diamonds. These earrings were designed by the artist and were featured in...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Oriental Pearl Earrings
Materials
Oriental Pearl, Natural Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, White...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Stud Earrings with Tahitian Black Pearls
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary transformer drop stud earrings are crafted from 18 karat yellow gold and feature detachable 11 mm Tahitian black pearls. With a length of 1.3 inches (33 mm), these...
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2010s German Contemporary Oriental Pearl Earrings
Materials
Oriental Pearl, Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Black P...
$3,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Black Pearls Yellow Gold Fig Cocktail Earrings with Diamonds by the Artist
Located in Berlin, DE
14 karat yellow gold Fig Fruits cocktail earrings with detachable 11 mm Tahitian cultured black pearls and two diamonds. These earrings by the artist were featured in Vogue UA review...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Oriental Pearl Earrings
Materials
Oriental Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Stud Earrings with Black Pearls
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary transformer drop stud earrings are made of 18 karat yellow gold and feature detachable 11 mm Tahitian black pearls and prasiolites. The earrings measure 1.3 inches...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Oriental Pearl Earrings
Materials
Quartz, Oriental Pearl, Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl,...
Yellow Gold Tahitian Black Pearls Contemporary Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
These Fig drop earrings are made of 14 karat yellow gold with detachable 11 mm Tahitian black pearls and two diamonds. They were designed by artist Polya Medvedeva and featured in a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Oriental Pearl Earrings
Materials
Oriental Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured...
Tahitian Black Pearls Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
This is a piece from the contemporary jewelry collection designed by Polya Medvedeva, an oil painter from Berlin, and it was featured in a review by Vogue UA. The drop earrings are m...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Oriental Pearl Earrings
Materials
Oriental Pearl, Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Black P...
Rose Gold Fig Cocktail Earrings with Black Pearls and Diamonds by the Artist
Located in Berlin, DE
These Fig cocktail earrings are made of 14 karat rose gold with detachable 11 mm Tahitian black pearls and two diamonds. The earrings by the artist were featured in Vogue UA review. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Oriental Pearl Earrings
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Black...
0.25 Carat White Diamond Ruby Oriental Pearl Yellow Gold "Snowman" Stud Earrings
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver.
These Earrings have 0.15 Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds.
These Earrings have 0.10 Carats of Rubies.
These Earrings have also two Indonesian Pearls...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Oriental Pearl Earrings
Materials
Ruby, Oriental Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Ste...
$570 Sale Price
30% Off
Alex Soldier Pearl Diamond 18k Gold Textured Earrings Cufflinks One of a Kind
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
Alex Soldier Trinity Pearl Earrings are decorated with signature metalwork that creates an illusion of inner sparkle within each of its unique pattern. Lustrous pearl jewelry from th...
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2010s American Contemporary Oriental Pearl Earrings
Materials
Oriental Pearl, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Black Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gol...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Fig Drop Earrings with Pearls and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary Fig drop earrings are crafted from 18-karat yellow gold, adorned with a freshwater baroque pearl and two diamonds. They have been featured in a review by Vogue UA....
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Oriental Pearl Earrings
Materials
South Sea Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl...
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