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BVLGARI Roma-Paris Geometric Clips-On Earrings In Solid 18Kt Gold With Hematites
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of clips-on earring designed by Bvlgari. This is a very nice pair of geometric clips-on
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Vintage 1980s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

BVLGARI Clip On Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold With 8.93 Ctw In Diamonds Sapphires
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Milano Italy by the jewelry house of Bvlgari. These earrings were crafted in solid yellow gold of 18
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1990s Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Ye...

Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Coral, Black Enamel, Onyx Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
earrings, a testament to Italian craftsmanship and timeless design. Meticulously created, they feature
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20th Century Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Italian Yellow Gold Earrings and Pendant Flower Design Set
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
length : 3.8cm , width : 2.9cm , depth : 0.6cm , weight : 4.2gr This Italian Yellow Gold Earrings and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

ANGELA CUMMINGS 1984 Modernist Clips On Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Carved Corals
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

Materials

Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vitolo 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bamboo Floral Dangle Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
balance of strength and femininity. Handcrafted in 18K yellow gold, the design features a sculpted bamboo
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

JAR PARIS Red Purple Double Violets Clips Earrings In 18Kt Gold and Aluminum
By JAR
Located in Miami, FL
. The fabulous earring has been crafted in red and violet anodized aluminum and 18 karats yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

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Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Italian Designer 18 Karat Gold Flower Diamond Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bulgari 1980 s Peridot 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Spike Ear-Clip Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped with Italian assay marks for 18 karat gold Numbered and fully signed for Bvlgari Circa: 1980s
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Vintage 1980s Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Red Coral Onyx White Diamond Yellow Gold Dangle Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. These Earrings are made of 18K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.22 Carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

TIFFANY CO. 1978 Angela Cummings Jadeite Lotus Clip On Earrings In 18Kt Gold
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Lotus clips earrings designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. This is an extremely rare pair
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Italian Designer 18 Karat Gold Leaf Diamond Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

ALDO CIPULLO 1973 Buttons Knots Clips On Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Onyxes.
By Aldo Cipullo
Located in Miami, FL
button’s shaped earrings have been carefully crafted in solid 18 karats yellow gold with high polished
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Estate Italian 18K Tri-Tone Yellow Rose White Bold Omega Quilted Huggie Earrings
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Beautiful and boldly designed Italian made huggie earrings done in 18K yellow, white and rose gold
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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Serpent Snake Diamond And Emerald Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold, these earrings feature an elegant serpent motif, symbolizing wisdom and
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20th Century Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold South Sea Black Pearl Diamond Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
exquisite 18K White Gold South Sea Black Pearl & Diamond Earrings, a true masterpiece of luxury
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2010s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Italian Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Italian Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with 114 single cut diamonds with an estimated
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY CO. 1979 Angela Cummings Clips Earrings In 18Kt Gold And Lapis Lazuli
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
of clips-on earrings created by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. back in 1979. They were crafted in
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

South Sea Pearl and Diamond White Gold Clip Earrings Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
earrings are entirely hand made in Italy in our own workshop, according to an original design by Ella
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

ANGELA CUMMINGS 1989 Modernist Clips On Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Gems Inlaid
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
rare, modernist and ultimate clip-on earrings have been carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

1940s Italian Multicolor Gemstone Enamel Diamond Gold Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These vibrant retro clip-on earrings feature clusters of blossoming flowers with white enamel
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Vintage 1940s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY CO. 1977 Angela Cummings Lapis Comas Clips On Earrings In 18Kt Gold
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
"Comas" clips-on earrings designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. This is a beautiful and
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Mario Buccellati Coral Vintage 1960s 18K Gold Oval Statement Earrings
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
designer, Buccellati.  Crafted in the finest 18-karat gold, these large oval earrings showcase the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Clip-on Earrings

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Coral, 18k Gold

ANGELA CUMMINGS 1988 Clips-On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Lapis Lazuli
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with brushed and polished finishes. The earrings are embellished
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Stud Earrings with 1.89 Carats of Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
A sophisticated pair of 18K white gold stud earrings featuring an elegant openwork design adorned
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Triple-Hoop Earrings with Central Diamond Pavé
Located in Bergamo, BG
An exquisite pair of hoop earrings crafted in 18K white gold, featuring a contemporary triple-hoop
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona Pearl Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Frog Clip-on Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold frog clip-on earrings
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2010s Italian Clip-on Earrings

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Blue Sapphire, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, ...

GIA CERTIFIED Clips Earrings In 18Kt Gold With 13.04 Ctw In Emeralds Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
of clips-on earrings crafted in Italy with classic patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Bvlgari Pyramid Blue Topaz Earrings 18K White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
A bold and contemporary design by Bvlgari, these signature Pyramid earrings are crafted in 18K
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Blue Topaz, Topaz, White Gold

Titanium Diamonds 18KT Rose Gold Made in Italy Earrings
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
. On request they can be clips only, for unpierced lobes. 18 KT rose gold grams 1.98 (clips) n. 35
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Titanium

"Costis" Imperial Rosette Earrings - Central Amethysts, Aquamarines in 18K Gold
Located in Athens, GR
"Costis" Imperial Rosette Earrings - Central Amethysts with surrounding Aquamarines in 18K Yellow
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2010s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, 18k Gold

Roberto Coin Appassionata 18k White Gold 1.50ctw Diamond Weave Cuff Earrings
By Roberto Coin
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 20.75 Grams Backing: Clip On Closures & Back Hinged Posts w/ Omega
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Golden Pearl and Diamond Earrings Clip-On Earrings Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
earrings are one-of-a-kind. They were handmade in Italy in our own workshop by maestro Scalabrì according
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co 1977 Angela Cummings Clips Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Black Jade
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
1977. These earrings has been crafted with geometric trillions shapes in solid yellow gold of 18
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

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Jade, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

"Costis" Imperial Rosette Earrings - Central Aquamarines, Rubellites in 18K Gold
Located in Athens, GR
"Costis" Imperial Rosette Earrings - Central Aquamarines with surrounding Rubellites in 18K Yellow
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2010s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Rubelite, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF ARPELS Diamond Coral Tulips 18k White Gold Brooch Earrings Suite
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
-on earrings and a matching brooch crafted in 18k white gold and set with natural angel skin and red
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Vintage 1980s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Angela Cummings Studios Free Forms Clip Earrings in 18kt Gold with 12 Emeralds
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
Clips earrings designed by Angela Cummings. Beautiful pair of earrings, created by Angela Cummings
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

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Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Half Onyx Button and Half Red Coral Buttons, Rose Gold Clip-on/Stud Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Earrings in 18k yellow gold mounted with coral and onyx
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1990s Italian Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Clip-On Earrings White Yellow Gold Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
(color, clarity, and cut F/G-VVS). This elegant pair of earrings are one-of-a-kind. It was handmade in 18
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Mid Century 1960 Designer Clip-On Earrings in 18kt Gold with 2.43 Cts in Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
-century period, circa 1960's. These clip-on earrings has been crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Rock Crystal Amethyst Gold Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
A chic pair of octagonal design ear-clips made in rock crystal, centering two octagonal cut
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Vintage 1970s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Rock Crystal, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Stud Earrings with Citrine Topaz and Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
These elegant 18K yellow gold stud earrings showcase two stunning citrine topaz gemstones, totaling
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Citrine, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Rose Gold Calla Earrings with Blue Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
Elegant and sculptural, these calla-inspired earrings are crafted in 18K rose gold, adorned with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

LALAOUNIS 1970 Akragas Crabs Clips-On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold and Sterling
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of zodiacal earrings designed by Ilias Lalaounis. Beautiful clips-on earrings, created in
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Vintage 1970s Greek Greek Revival Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Angela Cummings Studios 1983 Lotus Clip Earrings in 18Kt Gold with Nephrite Jade
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
Lotus clips earrings designed by Angela Cummings. Extremely rare pieces created in New York city
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Carved Crystal and Diamond Earrings clip-on
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These Van Cleef & Arpels Carved Crystal and Diamond Earrings, created in Italy in 1960, are a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Earrings with Onyx, Topaz, and Diamond Pavé
Located in Bergamo, BG
Bold yet elegant, these 18K yellow gold earrings feature a striking combination of deep black onyx
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

18K White and Yellow Gold Earrings with Diamonds and Pearls
Located in Bergamo, BG
everyday wear. Key Features: 18K white and yellow gold setting Natural pearls with a lustrous finish
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Ruby and Diamond Clip-On Earrings Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond clip-on earrings feature a spray of custom cut marquise shape faceted Thai
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Angela Cummings 1984 New York Orchids Flowers Clips Earrings in 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
yellow gold of 18 karats, with very high polished surfaces. It is composed by four orchids petals
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ambrosi 18K Gold Pink Tourmaline Aquamarine Diamond Flower Necklace Earring Set
By Ambrosi
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Pre owned vintage estate Ambrosi 18K white and yellow gold one of a kind aquamarine, pink
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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Pink Tourmaline and Citrine Cluster Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Italian made Round Citrine and Pink Tourmaline Cluster Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold Beautiful Pink
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold 1.80c White Diamonds Modernist Style Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
The Rossella Ugolini 18K hammered and scratched yellow gold earrings with 1.80 carats of white
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2010s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Yellow Sapphire Diamond Clip-On Earrings Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
. They were handmade in Italy in 18 carat white and yellow gold in our own workshop. Maestro Scalabri
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage Mimi Milano 18K Rose Gold Earrings Agate Flowers, Cultivated Pearls
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
with agate flowers in clip on magnificient manufactured 18k rose gold. Genuine, spontaneous, witty
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Agate, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

BVLGARI Pearl and Diamond Clip-On Earrings, 2010s
Located in Roma, RM
Refined and sculptural BVLGARI clip-on earrings crafted in 18k gold, exemplifying the Maison’s
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2010s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl

Florentine Finish 18 Karat Gold Italian Etruscan Style Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 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.