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What is a French wire in earrings?

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What is a French wire in earrings?
French wire in earrings is a type of back that features a curved hook that goes through your ear. The hook is open at the back, and the earring can sit on the earlobe without an earring back.
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Ivanka Trump South Sea Pearl Natural Diamond French Wire Earrings In Stock
By Ivanka Trump
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Ivanka Trump 18k White Gold South Sea Pearl & Natural Diamond French Wire Earrings Designer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Amethyst Octagon Earring With Diamond On French Wire Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
of brilliance. Suspended from graceful French wires, the design moves with subtle fluidity and light
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

55 Ct Carved Emerald Leaf Shape Earrings 14 Kt Yellow Gold French Wire Earring
Located in New York, NY
55 Ct Carved Emerald Leaf Shape Earrings 14 Kt Yellow Gold French Wire Earring Emerald Post
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Small Lantern Akoya Pearl French Wire Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Warmth joins elegance in these drop earrings. 18k yellow gold bars form the shape of an antique
Category

2010s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Doppio Black Onyx Rope French Wire Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Black onyx and gold are beaming pairs for these earrings. Descending from French hooks, 18k yellow
Category

2010s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Leon Mege Art Deco Style Black Pearl and Diamonds French Wire Earrings
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
Sea pearls The earrings are approx. 60 mm (2 1/4") in length Diamond studied French wire
Category

2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Platinum

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6.24 Carat Diamond Floral Motif White Gold Bracelet
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This bracelet features marquise cut diamonds set in a flower-like setting with a brilliant round diamond set after each link. Total weight of the marquise cut and round cut diamonds ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Column Cuff Bangle Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A classy cuff bangle bracelet, showcasing gold columns pieced together. Crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Cuff Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 4.70 Carat French Cut Ruby Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An elegant bangle bracelet showcasing a row of french-cut rubies totaling 4.70 carats, framed by two rows of round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 2.88 carats. All stones are set in ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 5.82 Carats Total Mixed-Cut Diamond Halo Fashion Bracelet
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A stylish fashion bracelet showcasing mixed-cut diamonds with a total weight of 3.86 carats, each framed by a halo of round-cut diamonds and separated by four round brilliant-cut dia...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 0.52 Carat Mixed-Cut Three-Stone Pendant Necklace in Yellow Gold
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous three-stone pendant necklace showcases cushion, marquise, and round brilliant-cut diamonds with a total weight of 0.52 carats. Measures 18 inches in length. Finely made...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 4.45 Carats Total Emerald and Diamond Wedding Band in Platinum
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classy and stunning wedding band featuring 24 alternating emerald-cut green emeralds 2.12 carats total and emerald-cut white diamonds 2.33 carats total. Set in a shared prong sett...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Carved Oval Turquoise Necklace in Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful antique fashion necklace, featuring five carved oval turquoises set in a station-style placement along a woven 14k yellow gold chain. Each stone is finished with intricat...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Rope Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Yellow Gold

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