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1970s Italian 18k gold clip-on earrings
Located in London, GB
These stylish 1970s 18k gold Italian clip-on earrings are in the shape of an asymetric twist. They
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Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

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18k Gold

Designer Italian 18k Circular Button 18k Gold Clip Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These clip-back diamond earrings By Dario are artfully rendered in high polished solid 18K Tricolor
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Vintage 1980s Retro Clip-on Earrings

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18k Gold

Vintage Italian Sculptural Swirl Clip-On Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful pair of vintage Italian earrings crafted in richly polished 18K yellow gold, showcasing
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Clip-on Earrings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Blue Smithsonite Clip On Earrings
Located in Lake Worth, FL
18K Gold Blue Smithsonite Clip On Earrings Pair of beautiful natural blue round cabochon
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Vintage 1980s Italian Classical Roman Clip-on Earrings

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18k Gold

18K Gold Blue Smithsonite Clip On Earrings
18K Gold Blue Smithsonite Clip On Earrings
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18K Yellow Gold Lapis Diamond Clip Earrings by Trio, Italy, 1980s
By Trio
Located in Miami, FL
A striking pair of Italian 18K yellow gold clip earrings by Trio, showcasing the rich, electric
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian 18K Yellow Gold Venetian Glass Intaglio Pearl Clip-On Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
An extraordinary pair of Italian clip-on earrings handcrafted in rich 18K yellow gold, featuring
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Clip-on Earrings

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Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Italian 18K Yellow Gold Malachite and Diamond Clip-On Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
A dramatic and elegant pair of Italian vintage earrings crafted in solid 18K yellow gold
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Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Coral Hoop Clip Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
1980s glamour. Crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and weighing 24 grams, each earring features four round
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20th Century Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 K yellow Gold Bulgari drop earrings mother of pearl
By Bulgari
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
These are authentic BULGARI 18 K Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl BVLGARI BVLGARI Drop Earrings. These
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2010s Italian Clip-on Earrings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

BVLGARI ITALY 18k Yellow White Gold Clip On Earrings Vintage 1980s
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bvlgari Italy 18k Yellow & White Gold Clip On Earrings Vintage 1980s Here is your chance to
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Vintage 1980s Italian Clip-on Earrings

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White Gold, Yellow Gold

Pomellato Aquamarine 18k Yellow Gold Clip On Earrings
By Pomellato
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pomellato Aquamarine 18k yellow gold clip-on earrings. The Pomellato Aquamarine 18K Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

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Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Amethyst Gemstone Clip Earrings 18k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Amethyst Gemstone Clip Earrings 18k White Gold. Very elegant amethyst gemstones earrings
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Vintage 1980s Italian Clip-on Earrings

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Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Estate Italian 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Floral Clip Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate Italian 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Floral Clip Earrings. This
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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Italian Gold Classic Shrimp Design Clip-on Earrings with 1.55CT Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
grams, 18 Karat Italian Gold - Tested and stamped: 18K - Pin on the Back Features Clip-On Secured
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21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Pomellato Sabbia 18k Gold Brown Diamond Heart Clip Earrings
By Pomellato
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This pair of Pomellato Sabbia heart earrings is crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with a
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2010s Italian Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1990s Bvlgari 18K Gold High Polished Clip on Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Classic Bvlgari Gold Highly polished half hoop Earrings, Crafted in solid 18K yellow and rose gold
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1990s Italian Retro Clip-on Earrings

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18k Gold

Pair of Vintage 18K White Gold Diamond Clip-On Earrings, Italy Circa 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage 18 karat white gold earrings in the shape of semicircle, with lattice motif and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Buccellati Vintage 18K Gold Emerald Diamond Statement Clip-On Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
A magnificent pair of Buccellati vintage earrings crafted in 18K yellow and white gold, showcasing
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Vintage 1980s Italian Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage Italian Clips Earrings 25ctw natural Lapis Lazuli solid 18K Gold / 14 gr
Located in SE
A pair of nice Italian clips in solid 18K Yellow Gold with bezel set cabochons of natural Lapis
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Clip-on Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Vintage ALS Italy 925 Sterling Silver and 18K Gold Clip Shrimp Style Earrings
Located in Derby, NY
Vintage ALS Italy 925 Sterling Silver and 18K Gold Clip Shrimp Style Earrings These unique Italian
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Silver, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage 18 K Yellow Gold Earclips Bulgari Torumaline Peridot Cornucopia Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
An iconic set of 18 K yellow Gold Cornucopia earclips showcasing 1 fancy cut Briolette pink
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Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

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Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari 1990s Sapphire and Diamond 18k Gold Clip-On Earrings
Located in Roma, RM
These exceptional 1990s Bulgari clip-on earrings exemplify the bold, sculptural aesthetic that
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1990s Italian Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Bvlgari 18k Two Tone Clip On Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1990s Bvlgari 18 two-tone gold clip-on earrings. The 1990s Bvlgari 18K two-tone clip-on earrings
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1990s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

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18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Vintage 18K Rose and White Gold Diamond Clip-On Earrings, Italy 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage earrings in 18 karat rose and white gold with diamonds inserted in a semicircle
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Mid-20th Century Italian Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rossella Ugolini 18K Gold Sapphires Diamonds Stud Clip-On Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Exquisite Rossella Ugolini clip-on stud earrings, crafted from luxurious 18K yellow gold adorned
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2010s Italian Classical Roman Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Italian 18k Gold Diamond Coral Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage pair of Italian earrings is crafted in 18k yellow and white gold, featuring natural
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Late 20th Century Italian Clip-on Earrings

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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ribbed Domed Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold, Clip-On, 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant and timeless, these vintage ribbed dome earrings crafted in 18K yellow gold exude
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Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina B. Pardy Vintage 18k Gold Steel Chestnut Clip-On Earrings
By Marina B
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Collectable Marina B Two Tone Gold Highly Polished Clip On Earrings. From Pardy collection
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

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18k Gold, Steel

Orange/Pink Coral Buttons, 18K Yellow Gold Clip-on Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Earrings in 18k yellow gold mounted with coral buttons. Coral 16.50 gr Tot.Weight 24.60 R.F +IUIA
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1990s Italian Retro Clip-on Earrings

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Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Vintage Bvlgari Alveare Parentesi 18k Yellow Gold Steel Clip Hoop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Alveare Parentesi 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Hoop Earrings. Beautiful
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Vintage 1980s Italian Clip-on Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Marina B 18k Gold Topaz Onyx Diamond Clip-On Earrings
By Marina B
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Marina B earrings, crafted in 18k gold and designed for clip-on comfort. Each earring features an oval
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, 18k Gold

16.5mm Natural Mediterranean Coral Diamond Earrings / Clips in 18K White Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This magnificent pair of handmade Clip-On Earrings is of Italian provenance, dating back to 1970
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Coral, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

18k Fine Yellow Gold Drop Hoops Clip Vintage Earrings.
Located in London, GB
18k Fine Yellow Gold Drop Hoops Clip Vintage Earrings. 18ct Yellow gold chunky large hoops drop
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21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

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Yellow Gold

Diamond Pave Italian Horseshoe Design French Clip Earrings in White Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These 18k white gold and diamond-encrusted earrings are a study in contrasts, made with an unusual
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Rossella Ugolini 18K Gold Moonstone White Diamonds Stud Clip On Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
craftsmanship and timeless design. Details: "Buzzing Elegance:Rossella Ugolini Handmade 18K Gold Bee Earrings
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2010s Italian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

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White Diamond, Moonstone, Black Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k...

Rossella Ugolini Ruby Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Chess Clip-On Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Earrings in 18 karats yellow gold, adorned with 0.24 karat white diamonds (G color, VS1), and an option for
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2010s Italian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

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White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Florentine Renaissance Clips Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold Ruby Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
, Italy back in the 1930's. This beautiful clips-earrings has been crafted in solid yellow gold of 18
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Vintage 1930s Italian Renaissance Revival Clip-on Earrings

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Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Chain Drop Clip-On Earrings
By Illario
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking pair of vintage Italian clip-on earrings handcrafted in luxurious 18K yellow and white
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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Banana Clip On Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Amusing 18kt Yellow Gold Banana clip on Earrings. Hearken back to Carmen Miranda. 1980's
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Vintage 1980s Italian Clip-on Earrings

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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Diamond Clip-On Earrings Etruscan Revival
Located in Miami, FL
Sophisticated and timeless, these vintage 18K yellow gold earrings showcase a bold classical
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Late 20th Century Italian Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Emerald Diamond Clip-On Earrings, 1.7ct D-F VVS
Located in Miami, FL
18K gold and weighing a generous 25.01 grams, the earrings are fitted with secure and comfortable clip
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Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Rope Motif Dome Earrings 18k Yellow Gold - Italy
Located in Orlando, FL
18k white gold omega clips Period: 1970s vintage Condition: Very good vintage condition, crisp texture
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Vintage 1970s Italian Clip-on Earrings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise Pair Of Earrings
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Italian 18K yellow gold and Turquoise Pair of Earrings. It depicts an elongated oblong
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20th Century Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roberto Coin Knot 18K Yellow Gold Stud Earrings Clip On Lever Backs
By Roberto Coin
Located in Miami, FL
Roberto Coin 18K yellow gold clip-on earrings featuring an interlocked knot design with lever-back
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1990s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Authentic Chaika Italian Coral 18k yellow gold earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Fabulous pendant earrings in 18 kt gold and Sardinian coral balls woven into fabric. The top is a
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2010s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

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Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

c2003 Tiffany Co Leaf Earrings Vintage Sterling Silver 18k Gold Clip On Signed
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
yellow gold (circa 2003). Crafted in a two leaf design the earrings highlight a vein of 18k yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Sculptural Italian Bold Gold Tourmaline 10.00ct Diamond Ear Clips 18k Solid
Located in Great Neck, NY
luxurious style and bold design language of 1980s–1990s Italian jewelry. Metal Purity: 18k Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1980s European Artisan Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Bulgari-Style Amethyst, Peridot Diamond 18K Gold Clip-On Earrings
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
These Bulgari-style vintage earrings exemplify the bold yet refined artistry of Italian-inspired
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Late 20th Century European Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Victorian Elagabalus Denarius 18K Gold Antique Roman Coin Clip-On Earring
By Carlo Weingrill
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Size: 1" x 1" Weight: 28.2 grams Origin: Made in Italy, signed Weingrill Setting
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1990s Victorian Clip-on Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Germano 18K Yellow Gold Italian Medusa Earrings #20793
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Germano 18K Yellow Gold Italian Medusa Earrings Germano clip-on earrings with Medusa's face in 18K
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20th Century Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Italian 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Scroll Motif Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
posts. Each earring is stamped 750 designating 18K gold and with an Italian shop mark indicating that
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Germano 18K Yellow Gold Italian Medusa Earrings #16090
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Germano 18K Yellow Gold Italian Medusa Earrings Germano clip-on earrings with Medusa's face in 18K
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20th Century Clip-on Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Carved Coin Cameo Clip-on Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Carved Coin Cameo Clip-on Earrings Made in Italy
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2010s Italian Etruscan Revival Clip-on Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Interlocking Circles Swirl Yellow Gold and Ruby Clip-On Clip Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautifully made three dimensional Italian clip-on earrings featuring 3 interlocking round rings
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20th Century Italian Clip-on Earrings

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Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian 18k Gold Flexible Diamond Earrings – 1.00 Carat Total
By Antonini
Located in Wailea, HI
Italian 18k Gold Flexible Diamond Earrings – 1.00 Carat Total These exquisite Italian earrings
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Late 20th Century Italian Clip-on Earrings

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White Diamond, 18k Gold

Bulgari 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ear Clips
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
, F-G color, VS clarity, 18k yellow gold, weight 18.74gr, 1.3" long, 0.66" wide, made in Italy in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds 1 Kt Ruby Chess Clip-On Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Earrings in 18 karats yellow gold, adorned with 0.24 karat white diamonds (G color, VS1), and an option for
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2010s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

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18k Gold Clip Earrings Italian For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 18k gold clip earrings italian you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 172 vintage editions and 58 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a 18k gold clip earrings italian may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a 18k gold clip earrings italian has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Margherita Burgener, Falcinelli Italy and Bulgari are consistently popular. While most can agree that any 18k gold clip earrings italian from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 98 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and rose cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 18k gold clip earrings italian, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 18k Gold Clip Earrings Italian?

On average, a 18k gold clip earrings italian at 1stDibs sells for $3,800, while they’re typically $690 on the low end and $29,653 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Earrings for You

In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.

Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.

Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.

While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.

Questions About 18k Gold Clip Earrings Italian
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    Yes, 18-karat gold can be good for earrings. Because it is an alloy, 18-karat gold is more durable and scratch-resistant than pure 24-karat gold. You can find 18-karat gold in rich warm yellow, cooler white with warm undertones and light pink rose. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of gold earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The difference between 14K and 18K white gold stud earrings comes down to the content of the precious metal alloy. Stud earrings made of 14-karat white gold are 58.3% gold and 41.7% base metal, while 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. As a result, 14-karat white gold tends to be stronger and more resistant to scratching, and 18-karat gold will have a more noticeable warm-glowing yellow tinge. On 1stDibs, shop a range of white gold stud earrings.