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18K Jewelery Set Ring with Clip-On Earrings Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Brilliant
Located in Berlin, BE
unparalleled attention to detail, this set features a stunning designer ring and clip-on earrings that are
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Rossella Ugolini 18K Gold White Diamonds Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18k White Gold earrings clip on stud earrings with articulated pendants a
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2010s Italian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

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

Vhernier 18k Rose Gold Verso Grande Earrings
By Vhernier
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Known for their bold, sculptural designs, these 18kt rose gold Verso Grande earrings are a modern
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2010s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

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18k Gold, Rose Gold

Alex Jona 18 Karat White Gold Ruby Heart Clip-On Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold, bombé heart clip-on
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2010s Italian Clip-on Earrings

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Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pair of Vintage 18K Gold Agate, Lapis Lazuli Diamond Earrings, Italy 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage 18 karat yellow gold earrings with white agate, lapis lazuli and diamonds / Italy
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Late 20th Century Italian Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Agate, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fraleoni 18 Kt. White Gold Diamonds Emeralds Clip-on earrings
By FRALEONI
Located in Rome, IT
Orecchini realizzati a mano in Italia in oro bianco 18 kt. con diamanti taglio ovale e smeraldi
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2010s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fraleoni 18 Kt. White Gold Diamonds Rubies Clip-on Earrings
By FRALEONI
Located in Rome, IT
Orecchini realizzati a mano in Italia in oro bianco 18 kt. con diamanti taglio brillante e rubini
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2010s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Handcraft Rubies 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Clip-On Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. Stunning 18 karat white gold clip-on earrings mounted with a rock crystal
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

HIDALGO Enameled Round Bombe Clips Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds
By Hidalgo
Located in Miami, FL
clips-on earrings Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The 18 diamonds are
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20th Century Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Handcraft Sardinian Coral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. Amazing earring in 18 karat yellow gold, 1950s style, Italian manufacture
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Clip-on Earrings

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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Leaf Design 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elaborate pair of 18K yellow gold earrings showcases a beautifully crafted leaf motif
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Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Earrings Sunflower Design Yellow Gold
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Italian Earrings Sunflower Design Yellow Gold are a radiant and elegant accessory that captures
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Clip-On Earrings White Gold Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
magnificent earrings are one-of-a-kind and entirely handmade by maestro Scalabrì in our own workshop in Italy
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

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White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

MARIO BUCCELLATI 1965 Three Tones Clips-On Earrings In Solid 18Kt Gold
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
everyday clips-on earrings created in Milano Italy by the jewelry house of Mario Buccellati back in the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Baroque Clip-on Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Hammerman Brothers Spiked Tassel Clip-on Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
dramatic silhouette and meticulous craftsmanship. Crafted entirely in 18 karat yellow gold, the earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

15.10 Carat Diamond 18 Kt. White Gold Star Clip-on Earrings
By FRALEONI
Located in Rome, IT
18 kt. white gold clip-on earrings with round-cut diamonds. This amazing pair of earrings is
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2010s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Andreoli 18K White Gold, Emerald Diamond Convertible Ear Clips
By Andreoli
Located in Palm Beach, FL
the Italian jeweler Andreoli, crafted in 18K white gold with a bold floral motif. The earrings feature
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20th Century Clip-on Earrings

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Emerald, Diamond, White Gold

Flower Clip Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamonds Pistil, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
1950s clip-on earrings with a flower motif in 18 kt yellow gold. The flowers are composed of six
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Vintage 1950s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Geometric Dangle Clip-On Earring Pendants
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold clip-on pendant earrings
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2010s Italian Clip-on Earrings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona 18 Karat Brushed Rose Gold Dangle Clip-on Earring Pendants
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat brushed rose gold clip-on pendant
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2010s Italian Clip-on Earrings

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18k Gold, Rose Gold

MODERNISM 1960 Geometric Clips-On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Turquoises
Located in Miami, FL
Modernism clips-on earrings designed in Italy This is a beautiful classic pair of modernism clips
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

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Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Classic Button Design Earrings in 18K White Gold
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
These elegantly crafted 18K white gold earrings feature a timeless button design, perfect for
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Vintage 1970s Italian Clip-on Earrings

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18k Gold

Handcraft Onyx 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Clip-On Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. Eye-catching fan-shaped 18 karat white gold earring set with onyx and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Green Enamel Clip-On Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
These Tiffany & Co clip on earrings are made of 18K Yellow Gold and striped with green enamel. Made
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Vintage 1980s Italian Clip-on Earrings

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18k Gold, Enamel

Diamonds Turquoise Lapis Lazuli 18 Carat White Gold Clip-on Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Exquisite Arizona Turquoise & Lapis Lazuli Heart Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold Elevate your
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Early 2000s Italian Artisan Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Monete Vintage Coin Earrings in 18k Yellow White Gold, Italy, 1970s–19
Located in Roma, RM
antiquity and architectural form. Executed in 18-karat yellow and white gold, these elegant clip-on
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Vintage 1970s Italian Clip-on Earrings

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White Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Earrings with Chinese Pearls
Located in Bergamo, BG
Elegant and refined, these earrings feature luminous Chinese pearls set in 18K white gold. Designed
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Flower Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
18KT yellow gold lady's antique earrings with a chased finish. The floral-form earrings measure wide
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20th Century Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Bulgari Gold Platinum Earrings and Clip Brooches Set Coral Jewelry
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
of two clip brooches and a pair of earrings and comes with a certificate of authenticity. All four
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Vintage 1960s Italian Clip-on Earrings

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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

JAR PARIS Gold Fig Leaf Clips Earrings In 18Kt Gold and Aluminum
By JAR
Located in Miami, FL
. The fabulous earring has been crafted in shiny gold anodized aluminum and 18 karats yellow gold. They
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

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Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Handcraft Japan Pearls White Gold 18 Karat Ruby Clip-On Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 18 karat white gold Clip-On earrings. Handmade by our artisans assembled
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Clip-on Earrings

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Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Authentic Pomellato 18K White Gold Diamond Yellow Sapphire Earrings
By Pomellato
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Height: 14 mm Width: 14 mm Metal: 18 K White Gold
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2010s Italian Clip-on Earrings

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18k Gold

Giovane Rose Pavé Diamond Earrings in 18K Gold
By Giovane
Located in Houston, TX
Giovane earrings depicting roses composed of 18K yellow gold with pavé round brilliant-cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Estate 18K Diamond Oval Ruby Ear Clips 15.50cttw G Vs Omega Back Huggie Earrings
Located in Winter Springs, FL
impressively stunning earrings are done in 18K yellow gold and set with approximately 5.50cttw in in
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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tessitore TuboGas Coin and 18K Gold Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
18k gold earrings by heritage jeweler TESSITORE 1888 blend classical antiquity with bold modernism
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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina B 18K Yellow Gold Heart Earrings
By Marina B
Located in Coral Gables, FL
These striking Marina B 18 karat yellow gold heart earrings exemplify the iconic boldness and
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21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

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Onyx, 18k Gold

Diamond White Gold Clip-On Earrings Leaf Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The diamond and white gold earrings feature 7.81 carats of round diamonds set en pavé with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

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White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

POMELLATO Clips-On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Faceted Red Garnets
By Pomellato
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric cocktail ring designed by Pomellato. This is a beautiful pair of clips-on earrings
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

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Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Diamond Swirl Clip-On Earrings Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A beautiful pair of Bvlgari diamond swirl clip on earrings set in 18k yellow gold. Each earring
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1990s Italian Retro Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Roma Double X Clips on Earrings in Solid 18kt Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
house of Bvlgari. These beautiful clips-earrings has been carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18
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Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

ANGELA CUMMINGS Sculptural Clip-On Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Sapphires
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
earrings were carefully crafted in three dimensional shapes in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

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

Estate Italian 18K Large Baguette Diamond Huggie Earrings 4.50cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Beautifully made 18K huggie earrings channel set with large baguette and pave diamonds. Total
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 kt. Beautiful Gold Clip - On Earrings set with 2.76 ct. Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt. Beautiful Gold Clip - On Earrings set with 2.76 ct. Diamonds Diamonds: Brilliant cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Italian 18kt Yellow Gold Feathers Shape Earrings
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
These Italian 18kt Yellow Gold Feather Shape Earrings are exquisite pieces of jewelry that exude
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20th Century Italian Artisan Clip-on Earrings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Heart-Shaped Diamond Pavé Earrings
Located in Bergamo, BG
Features 18K white gold heart-shaped earrings Pavé-set round brilliant-cut diamonds, 3.68 carats total Clip
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond White Yellow White Gold Clip-On Earrings Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The diamond and gold clip-on earrings feature 2.52 carats of top quality diamonds (F-G/VVS, color
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

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

Vitolo 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Granulated Hoop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handcrafted in Italy by Vitolo Jewelry Artisans, these exquisite 18K yellow gold hoop earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

18kt Yellow gold Clip on Earrings Set with Together 1.64 ct. Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18kt Yellow Gold Clip on Earrings Set with Together 2.89 ct. Diamonds Earrings: Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Earrings 18k Yellow Gold Pearl Cluster .
Located in Firenze, FI
Add timeless elegance to your look with these stunning gold and pearl cluster earrings. Crafted in
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

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Pearl, Yellow Gold

Italian Modernist Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold and Tigers-Eye 1 Inch by 1 Inch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This imaginative and striking pair of Italian 18k yellow gold and Tigers-Eye earrings are both
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

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Tiger s Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CONTEMPORARY Clips-On Earrings In 18Kt Gold And 20.16 Ctw Rubellites Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
contemporary clips-on earrings crafted with classic patterns in solid white gold of 18 karats with rhodium
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Rubelite, White Diamond, Gold, Rhodium, 18k Gold, White Gold

ANGELA CUMMINGS 1986 Heart Shaped Clips-On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of clips-on earrings designed by Angela Cummings. This is a very rare and beautiful pair of
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

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Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Mid-century 18kt Gold Clip on Earrings with Citrine, Tanzanite and Peridots
Located in Aventura, FL
Step into the glamorous world of the 1960s with these breathtaking mid-century clip-on earrings
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

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Citrine, Peridot, Tanzanite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

White Diamonds, Red Corals, 18 Karat White Gold Clip-on Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Earrings in 18 kt white gold structure
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1990s Italian Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Buccellati Vintage 18K Gold Dome Shape Large Button Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
This Vintage collectible  Buccellati earring is made in 18k yellow and white gold. With famous
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

18K White Gold Chain Stud Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
A modern take on elegance, these stud earrings are crafted in 18K white gold with a unique chain
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gucci Firenze Large Horse-Bits Clips On Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Gucci
Located in Miami, FL
Horse bits earrings designed by Gucci. Rare vintage clips-on earrings, created in the city of
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20th Century Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.