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ANGELA CUMMINGS Vintage Clips-On Woven Earrings In Solid 18kT Yellow Gold
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
Free forms clips-on earrings designed by Angela Cummings. This is a beautiful pair of clips-on
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

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Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Bulgari Citrine Cabochon Earrings 18k Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Each earring features an oval-shaped cabochon citrine set in a smooth gold bezel. The citrine has a
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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

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Citrine, 18k Gold

Damiani 18k White Gold 0.35ctw Diamond Rose Earrings
By Damiani
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Damiani Rose Earrings 18K White Gold Diamonds: 0.35ctw
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Damiani 18k White Gold 4.68ctw Diamond Pave Earrings
By Damiani
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Damiani Pave Earrings 18K White Gold Diamonds: 4.68ctw
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

ANGELA CUMMINGS Allure Clips Earrings In 18Kt Gold With White Nacre Inlaid
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
Allure 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

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold Amethyst Turquoise Colored Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing Rossella Ugolini's captivating Deco-inspired 18K yellow gold earrings, inspired by the
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2010s Italian Artisan Clip-on Earrings

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Amethyst, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Stefan Hafner 18k White Gold Diamond Bow Earrings
By Stefan Hafner
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Stefan Hafner 18K White Gold Earrings Diamonds: 3.41ctw Retail: $7,300.00 SKU: BLU01359
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Marina B Karen 18k Gold Bracelet and Earrings
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
pair of earrings of matching design. Both signed Marina B, maker's mark. Italian assay and registry
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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold

Stefan Hafner 18k White Gold 4.94ctw Diamond Earrings
By Stefan Hafner
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Stefan Hafner Earrings 18K White Gold Diamonds: 4.94ctw SKU: BLU01482 Retail price: $31,900.00
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pair of 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Omega Shaped Earrings
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Pair of 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Omega Shaped Earrings Stunning pair set with round diamonds all
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Vintage 1970s Italian Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Original 1988 Pomellato A1136 White Diamond Red Garnet Yellow Gold Clip Earrings
By Pomellato
Located in Valenza, IT
(15.86g) 18k Solid Yellow Gold Mirror Finish Setting, Pomellato and 18k Gold Marks on the clip's back
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Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Classic Pearl Stud Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bergamo, BG
A timeless expression of elegance, these pearl stud earrings are crafted in 18K yellow gold. Each
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clip-on Earrings

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

Alex Jona Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18 White Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold earrings set with 1.93
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2010s Italian Clip-on Earrings

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White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pink Tourmaline Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Swirl Clip-On Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These feminine pink tourmaline and diamond earrings are crafted with 18-karat yellow gold, weighing
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1990s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

PETOCHI Rock Quartz Clips-On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Round Amethysts
Located in Miami, FL
Clips-on earrings designed by G. Petochi. This is a beautiful pair of clips-on earrings created in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

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Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

VHERNIER Milano Plateau Clip-On Earrings Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold With Blue Quartz
By Vhernier
Located in Miami, FL
Aladino clip-on earrings designed by Vhernier. This is a beautiful pair of clips-on earrings from
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Pearl Stud Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
Timeless and refined, these stud earrings feature luminous pearls set in 18K yellow gold, each
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clip-on Earrings

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

18K Yellow Gold Long Oval Paperclip Earrings #20681
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold Long Oval Paperclip Earrings These long oval smooth finish earrings are in a
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20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Porrati 18k White Gold 3.49ctw Diamond&Sapphire Earrings
By Porrati
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Porrati 18K White Gold Earrings Diamond: 3.49ctw Sapphire: 7.91ctw SKU: BLU01744 Retail price
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Curb Link Chain Clip-On Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18k white gold curb link chain clip earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clip-on Earrings

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Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

ANGELA CUMMINGS 2001 Caged Modernist Clips On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
Caged clips-on earrings designed by Angela Cummings. This is a beautiful pair of clips-on earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

MARINA B. Paris 1981 Medieval Clips-On Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold Pink Quartzes
By Marina B
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Medieval clips-on earrings designed by Marina B. (Bulgari). This is a beautiful and
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

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Quartz, Topaz, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Salavetti Milano Clip-Earrings 18Kt White Gold With 6.38 Cts In VVS Diamonds
By Salavetti
Located in Miami, FL
gold of 18 karat and suited with European omega backs for fastening clips. Mount, with an exceptional
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona Brown and White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold clip-on earrings, set with
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2010s Italian Clip-on Earrings

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White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

CARTIER 1973 By Aldo Cipullo Clips Earrings 18Kt Gold Rock Crystal Carnelians
By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
earrings are from the iconic "Circles" collection and were carefully crafted in solid 18 karats yellow gold
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

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Carnelian, Rock Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Pomellato 18k Yellow Gold Huggie Drop Ball Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Made in 18k yellow gold and signed Pomellato, these designer earrings are ready to be worn. Length
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21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angela Cummings Studios Geometric Spikes Clip Earrings 18Kt Gold with Hematite
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
of geometric clip-on earrings has been crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with brushed finish
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

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Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds Coral Malachite 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Coral Clip-On Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. Fantastic floral earring in 14 karat yellow gold surrounded by diamonds and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Clip-on Earrings

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Coral, Diamond, Malachite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Pearl and Diamond White Gold Clip-On Earrings Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl and diamond clip-on earrings feature two 14.5mm diameter South Sea pearls
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

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

Retro Coral Rose Cut Diamond Large Clip Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
18 KT gold white and warm yellow colour, back is totally gold covered – Italian origin, marked for
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Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Clip-on Earrings

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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

VERDURA Milano Quartzes Clips-On Earrings In 18Kt White Gold With VS Diamonds
By Verdura
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of clips-on earrings designed by Verdura. This is a gorgeous pair of clips-on earrings
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Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Quartz, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style 1.20 Carat White Diamond Amethyst White Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. These Earrings are made of 18K White Gold. These Earrings have 1.20 Carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

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Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

JAR PARIS Golden Clips On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold and Aluminum
By JAR
Located in Miami, FL
. The fabulous earring has been crafted in golden aluminum and 18 karats yellow gold. They are designed
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

European Classic Clips On Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold Cabochon Of Coral
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent clip-on earrings with Italian coral. Fabulous pair of contemporary clips-on earrings
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Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

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Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

ANGELA CUMMINGS 1989 Modernist Clips On Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Moonstones
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist clips-on earrings designed by Angela Cummings. This is a beautiful pair of clips-on
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

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Moonstone, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau White Diamond Blue Sapphire Aquamarine White Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. These Earrings are made of 18K White Gold. These Earrings have 1.00 Carats of
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, W...

JAR PARIS Clips On White Gardenias Earrings In 18Kt Gold and Resin
By JAR
Located in Miami, FL
. The fabulous earring has been crafted in resin with matte white powder 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

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

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Alex Jona Brown and White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Clip-on Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold ear clips, set with 1.89
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clip-on Earrings

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White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

TIFFANY CO. 1978 Angela Cummings Nephrite Oval Clips Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
modernist clips-on earrings designed by Angela Cummings, back in the 1978-79. They are a playful and
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

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Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Chain-Style Stud Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
A modern pair of stud earrings crafted in 18K white gold, featuring a refined chain-inspired design
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

ANGELA CUMMINGS 1980 Free Forms White Nacre Clips-On Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
Free forms clips-on earrings designed by Angela Cummings. This is a beautiful pair of clips-on
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

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Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Verdura 1960 Clips On Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold With 2.02 Ctw Diamonds Rubies
By Verdura
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of clips-on earrings designed by Verdura. A fabulous pair of clip-on earrings, created in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

TIFFANY CO. 1982 Angela Cummings Clips Earrings In 18Kt Gold Pink Tourmalines
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
of clips-on earrings created by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. back in 1982. They were crafted in
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Pear Cut Aquamarine White Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. These Earrings are made of 18K White Gold. These Earrings have 1.40 Carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pink Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat White and Rose Gold Clip-On Earrings
Located in London, GB
earring. The sapphires are mounted in 18ct rose gold and the diamonds are set in 18ct white gold. Made in
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Early 2000s Italian Retro Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Marina B. 18K Yellow Gold Brushed Finish Door Knockers Earrings
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
Marina B. large triangular clip-on earrings. These earrings are so 80s! Love the three-tiered
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20th Century Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Rose Gold Leaf-Shaped Earrings with Diamond Pavé
Located in Bergamo, BG
A graceful pair of earrings crafted in 18K rose gold, designed in an elegant leaf shape. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Mario Buccellati Vintage 18K Tri-Color Gold Thistle Earrings
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
craftsmanship in a rare floral motif. Charming and sculptural, these clip-on earrings embody Buccellati’s
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Vintage 1980s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Pear Cut Emerald White Gold Clip-On Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. These Earrings are made of 18K White Gold. These Earrings have 0.90 Carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

FRENCH Modernist Clips-On Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds Coral Onyxes
Located in Miami, FL
masterfully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. The earrings are mounted with
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Marina B. Bvlgari Milano Karen Clips On Earrings In Two Tones And 18Kt Gold
By Marina Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Italy by Marina Bvlgari. These free-form geometric clips-earrings are part of the popular collection
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Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Giorgio Visconti 18K two tone Gold Pave Diamond Heart earrings Earrings 3.70ct
Located in Miami, FL
Giorgio Visconti is known for exquisite jewelry designs, and this earring and ring set sounds
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Antique Early 17th Century Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

TIFFANY CO. 1977 Angela Cummings Leafs Clips-On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Petals earrings designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. These are the iconic petals clips-on
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

1980s Roberto Coin 18k gold, tiger s eye and diamond earrings
By Roberto Coin
Located in London, GB
These 1980s Roberto Coin earrings are made of 18k yellow gold and their design centres on a pair of
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Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Tiger s Eye, 18k Gold

VALENTIN MAGRO Clips On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold Fluted Corals VS Diamonds
By Valentin Magro
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of clips earrings designed by Valentin Magro. This a wonderful pair of classic clips-on
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1990s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

CARTIER 1969 Aldo Cipullo Clips Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold, Lapis Diamonds
By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
in 1969-1970. The earrings are from the early spikes collection carefully crafted in solid 18 karats
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k 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.