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Platinum Burmese Ruby Diamond Baguette Cluster Earrings – 12.25ct High Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
, and Cartier. These earrings are designed in platinum with a secure push-back mechanism, and for those
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Gold

2.50 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Pave 18 Karat Gold Leaf Clip Earrings
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
gold border. The diamonds are G color, VS clarity. The earrings feature an omega clip back, and a
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Late 20th Century American Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

ANGELA CUMMINGS 1989 Modernist Clips On Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Moonstones
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
earrings, created in New York city by the famous jewelry designer Angela Cummings, back in the 1980's
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k 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

Materials

Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

ROBERTO LEGNAZZI Elephants Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds And Gemstones
By Legnazzi
Located in Miami, FL
comfortable omega backs for fastening clips and the addition of gold posts for pierced ears may be easily
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Valentin Magro Modern 18Kt Yellow Gold Earrings with Carved Rock Quartz
By Valentin Magro
Located in Miami, FL
18 karats of high polished yellow gold. They are conceived as a mirrored pair and suited with posts
Category

1990s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

BETSY FULLER Sculptural Clip Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Pearls and Tourmalines
Located in Aventura, FL
French omega backs for secure fastening, these earrings ensure both style and comfort, making them a
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY CO. 1976-77 Donald Claflin Pair Of Crossover Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Donald Claflin for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
are fitted at the reverse with gold posts for pierced ears and comfortable omega backs for fastening
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

30 Carat Diamond Marquise, Pear Round Cluster Chandelier Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
earrings are crafted in solid 18K white gold and set with a stunning mix of round, pear, and marquise cut
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2010s American Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

TIFFANY CO. 1970 Schlumberger Clips-On Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Malachites
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
clips-on earrings, created in New York city by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., back in the 1970
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Malachite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Angela Cummings 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Jade Celtic Knot Earrings, 1988
By Angela Cummings
Located in Zurich, CH
Very stylish 18 karat yellow gold and jade Celtic knot earrings by Angela Cummings, 1988. Each
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

JAR Large White Gardenia Earrings
By JAR
Located in New York City, NY
featuring "omega" earring backs in 18k gold. These are made in limited edition. Pouch is included in sale
Category

Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

CARTIER 1950 Floriated Clips-On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With VS Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
elements with stylized retro-modernist patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with textured finish
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Vintage 1950s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Platinum South Sea Pearl and Diamond Earrings
Located in Palm Desert, CA
white South Sea pearls measuring 13.5mm. Pearls are detachable. Pierced omega backs.
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vivid Diamonds 14 Carat Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Sensational Vivid Diamonds Dangle earrings, finely crafted by hand in 18 karat white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

DAVID WEBB 1970 Classic Clip On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Black Enamel
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
-on earrings has been crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with polished and hammered finishes
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

ANGELA CUMMINGS 1984 Geometric Earrings 18Kt In Yellow Gold And Black Jade
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
comfortable hinged omega backs for fastening clips and the addition of gold posts for pierced ears can be
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Syna Yellow Gold Blue Topaz and Moon Quartz Heart Cab Earrings
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Blue Topaz 3 carats approx. Moon Quartz 11.50 carats approx. Omega
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2010s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Blue Topaz and Lemon Quartz Heart Cab Earrings
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Blue Topaz 3 carats approx. Lemon Quartz 11.50 carats approx. Omega
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2010s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dorota Butterfly Clips-On Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold With Pearls
By Dorota
Located in Miami, FL
yellow gold of 18 karats, with a delicate brushed finish and embellished with four free shaped formations
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1990s Polish Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY CO. 1960 Leaves Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Sapphires Diamonds
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
at the reverse with hinged French omega backs for fastening clips and the addition of gold posts for
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

TIFFANY CO. 1977 Angela Cummings Polka Dots Earrings 18Kt Gold White Nacre
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, with high polished finish. They are suited with omega backs for
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Beauvince Gina Earrings (6.45 ct Emeralds Diamonds) in White
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
& Omega Back Closure 
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2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

24mm Carved Blue Quartzite Flower Vermeil Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
center, handset in 18k yellow gold vermeil over sterling silver. Straight post with omega clip back. The
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2010s American Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Vermeil

IVAN CO. Modernist Turquoise Clips Earrings 18Kt Gold With 3.20 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
solid yellow gold of 18 karats with parts in white gold for the settings of the diamonds, all finished
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Cartier Paris 1.90 CTW 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twist Hoop Vintage Ear-Clip Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Completed by hinged omega backs Stamped for 18 karat gold Numbered and fully signed for Cartier Paris Circa
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Vintage 1960s Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VALENTIN MAGRO Clips On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold Fluted Corals VS Diamonds
By Valentin Magro
Located in Miami, FL
white colorless diamonds. The earrings are fitted at the reverse with comfortable omega backs for
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1990s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Ancient Greek 359 BC Classic Gold Coin Earrings 18Kt Gold with 2.42 Cts Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Clips-earrings with ancient gold coins from Phillip II of Macedon. A classic pair of earrings
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Vintage 1980s American Etruscan Revival Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fine Quality Edwardian Tribute Earrings with Diamonds and Red Spinel Tassels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
equipped with posts and omega backs. The pads of the earrings are stamped 18K and the bridge of one of the
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Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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

Materials

Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wander France 1960 Textured Rectangular Clips on Earrings in 18karat Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Wander for Wander France, back in the 1960's. These gorgeous earrings were crafted with sharp geometric
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Vintage 1960s North American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CARTIER Paris 1970 Clips-On Earrings In 18Kt Gold 9.85 Cwt. Sapphires Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the late 1970's. The classic earrings
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

FRENCH 1960 Enameled Retro Modern Clips Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds. They are fitted with French omega backs for comfort fit and the addition of 18kt gold posts for
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Vintage 1960s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Lily Pad Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
. Crafted from 18ct yellow gold, these earrings feature a bold, abstract design with smooth, flowing curves
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Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermes Paris 1970 Twisted Wires Clips on Earrings in Solid 18kt Yellow Gold
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
solid yellow gold of 18 karats and fitted with hinged French omega backs for fastening clips. The
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 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

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k 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

Cazzaniga Italian Carved Onyx, Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Floral Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
A striking and sculptural pair of floral earrings by the Cazzaniga atelier, Milan, crafted in 18K
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Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Angela Cummings 1987 New York Studios Perforations Earrings In Solid 18Kt Gold
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
by Cummings at her New York studio, back in the 1987. This pair of earrings has been designed, with
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Kneebone Kasumi Pearl Diamond Rhodochrosite Dangle Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
of metallic colors. White diamonds add sparkle. The hand fabricated 18k yellow gold mountings come
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

OJ Perrin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine and Diamond Half Hoop Earrings
Located in Zurich, CH
Elegant pair of 18 karat yellow gold, citrine and diamond half hoop earrings by OJ Perrin
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Late 20th Century French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 1980 Angela Cummings Geometric Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Onyx
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
-on earrings, created by Angela Cummings for the Tiffany & Co., back 1980. This pair has been crafted
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1860 Etruscan Revival Earrings 18Kt Gold with Carved Agates Intaglios
Located in Miami, FL
of clips earrings has been carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with an exceptional
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Antique 1860s English Etruscan Revival Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 1977 Elsa Peretti Lily Calla Flowers Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
clips-on earrings designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. back in the 1977. These vintage earrings
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Modern Gems Cluster Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold 8.85 Cts Fancy Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
in solid yellow gold of 18 karats and suited with posts for pierced ears and omega backs for
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elizabeth Gage 1993 London Enameled Lions Clips Earrings 18Kt Gold With Citrines
By Elizabeth Gage
Located in Miami, FL
London by the British jewelry designer Elizabeth Gage, back in the 1993. These rare clip-on earrings has
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1990s English Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

ANGELA CUMMINGS 1984 Modernist Clips On Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Carved Corals
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
. Fitted at the reverse with comfortable hinged omega backs for fastening clips and the addition of gold
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Elizabeth Gage 2005 London Panthers Clip On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold Wood
By Elizabeth Gage
Located in Miami, FL
the British jewelry designer Elizabeth Gage, back in the 2005. These clip-on earrings was carefully
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21st Century and Contemporary English Etruscan Revival Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

RENE BOIVIN Paris 1970 Puffed Bulbous Clips On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold
By René Boivin
Located in Miami, FL
with puffed bulbous shapes in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. The earrings
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

TIFFANY CO. 1978 Angela Cummings Jadeite Lotus Clip On Earrings In 18Kt Gold
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
fitted at the reverse with comfortable French omega backs for fastening clip and the addition of gold
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k 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

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s/1960s Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond Cluster Earrings Platinum Gold French
Located in Lisbon, PT
platinum and 18kt white gold, French import marks, 1950s/1960s. Each of the earrings features an oval
Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Ivan Co. Retro Modernist Door Knockers Clips Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. Fitted at the reverse with posts for pierced ears and
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Kneebone Labradorite Pink Topaz Due Gemma Drop Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
are set in hand fabricated 18k gold mountings. These bold earrings come with posts and omega clip
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Labradorite, Topaz, 18k Gold

Manfredi 1990 Geometric Red Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Two Aquamarines
By Manfredi
Located in Miami, FL
artistic compositions in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. Embellished with two
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1990s Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY CO. 1978 By Angela Cummings Mariner Knots Earrings in 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
earrings created in New York City by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. back in the 1978. They has been
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Hematite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

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18k Gold Earrings Omega Back For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 18k gold earrings omega back you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 43 vintage or 77 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect 18k gold earrings omega back may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A 18k gold earrings omega back from Cartier, Chopard and Roberto Coin — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a 18k gold earrings omega back featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also mixed cut and princess cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 18k gold earrings omega back, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 18k Gold Earrings Omega Back?

Prices for a 18k gold earrings omega back can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $460 and can go as high as $110,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,056.

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 Earrings Omega Back
  • 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.