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How can you tell if earrings are vintage?

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How can you tell if earrings are vintage?
One way to tell if earrings are vintage is to research the maker. Search for maker's markings on the backs and then look up these marks using trusted online resources. From there, you can find out when the jewelry maker produced pieces similar to yours. Generally, earrings produced between 20 and 100 years ago are vintage. Another method for dating earrings is to examine their details closely. Most vintage earrings will show some signs of wear, such as faint scratches or tarnishing. You can also have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer date your earrings for you. Shop a wide range of vintage earrings on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
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New 12.1 Carat Sapphire Diamond Cut Sapphire 24k Y Gold PL Sterling Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are just beautiful! Each earring has a 6.05 carat oval cut blue sapphire stone. The stones are surrounded by beautiful diamond cut dark blue sapphires.They are place...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow...

New 6.2 Carat Red Sapphire Diamond Cut Sapphire Sterling Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
The main stones are from Africa and is just exquisite. They are very high-quality stones. They are round cut stones and are 3.1 carats each. The main stones are 8.2 mm and are surr...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

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Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Italian Green Glass Stone Clip-on Earrings Designed by Silvana c 1970
Located in University City, MO
Italian glass stone clip-on earrings designed by Silvana c 1970 The elegant earrings are adorned with a green glass oval stone The oval glass cabochon is encased in gilt matte metal...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Artisan Clip-on Earrings

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Gilt Metal

Vintage Rope Motif Dome Earrings 18k Yellow Gold - Italy
Located in Orlando, FL
Metal: 18k yellow gold domes with 18k white gold omega backs Weight: 12.5 grams Diameter: approx. 18.5 mm Height / Dome Rise: approx. 10.2 mm Style: Rope-motif, hand-finished texture...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Clip-on Earrings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

10k Yellow Gold 1.20 Carat Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire Omega Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are just beautiful! They are 10k yellow gold and each earrings has 16, 1.3 mm brilliant cut diamonds, 5, 1.7 mm sapphires, 5, 1.9 mm emeralds and 7, 2.0 mm rubies. A...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

18K Gold 1.40ct Oval Deep Blue Thai Sapphire Fine Stud Earrings
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A timeless pair of oval-cut Thai sapphire stud earrings, set in rich 18k yellow gold. Each earring features a vivid deep blue sapphire—totaling approximately 1.40 carats—expertly fac...
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20th Century Thai Stud Earrings

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

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