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Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Jeweled Hoop Statement Earrings
By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent jeweled gold hoop statement clip-on earrings by Robert Goossens. The
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Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Bochic “Orient” Fancy Sapphire, Ruby Pearl Earrings Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
carat Fancy color sapphires from Sri Lanka - 2 carat Blue Topaz - 2 carat Green Amethyst - 2 carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Rose Quartz 18k Gold 0.22 Carats White Diamonds Handcrafted Stud Design Earring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
lightness. Available also in Amethyst, Citrino, Blue Topaz, Aquamarine, Onyx, Green Tourmaline and Rose
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2010s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow ...

Asprey Gem Set Gold Suite with Famous Hollywood Provenance
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1997 Asprey 18K White Gold Diamond and Blue topaz necklace and Earring suite worn by Actress
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1990s British Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold

Bulgari Gem-Set Gold Earclips
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A chic pair of ear-clips featuring a floral motif set with blue topaz, citrine, and green and pink
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Vintage 1980s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

14 Kt Gold Plum Flowers Contemporary Clip-On Earrings with Diamonds and Topazes
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
, and designed by the oil painter from Berlin Polya Medvedeva. The clip-on earrings are made of 14
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...

Blue Topaz and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of faceted, hexagonal shaped blue topaz drop earrings. Bordered with brilliant-cut, pave
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Stunning Triple Oval Blue Topaz Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These stunning pair of earrings feature sets of oval genuine sky blue topaz adorned with round
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2010s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver, Platinum, Rhodium

Blue Topaz and Diamond Leaf Drop Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
An unusual pair of blue topaz earrings carved with a leaf motif and pave`-set diamond branches and
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Sterling Silver

H. Stern Blue Topaz Gold Earrings
By H. Stern
Located in Darnestown, MD
H. Stern earrings that are tailored yet have a hint of bling. The center stone is blue topaz
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Vintage 1980s Brazilian Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Topaz, 18k Gold

Stunning Double Oval Blue Topaz Sapphire Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These stunning pair of earrings features a pair of oval sky blue topaz, lab-created blue sapphire
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2010s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Topaz, Platinum, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Stunning Double Oval Blue Topaz Sapphire Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These stunning pair of earrings features a pair of oval sky blue topaz, lab-created blue sapphire
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2010s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Topaz, Platinum, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Stunning Double Oval Blue Topaz Sapphire Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These stunning pair of earrings features a pair of oval sky blue topaz, lab-created blue sapphire
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2010s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Platinum, Rhodium

Stunning Double Oval Blue Topaz Sapphire Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These stunning pair of earrings features a pair of oval sky blue topaz, lab-created blue sapphire
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2010s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Topaz, Platinum, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

25mm Carved Chalcedony Flower and Cushion Blue Topaz Vermeil Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant 25mm Carved Chalcedony Flower and Cushion Blue Topaz Vermeil Earrings This gorgeous pair
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2010s American Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Stunning Double Oval Blue Topaz Amethyst Vermeil Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These stunning pair of earrings features a pair of genuine oval sky blue topaz, Brazilian amethyst
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2010s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Stunning Double Oval Blue Topaz Pink Sapphire Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These stunning pair of earrings features a pair of oval sky blue topaz, lab-grown pink sapphire
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2010s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Pink Sapphire, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Vermeil

Bijoux Num Oval Kyanite and Blue Topaz Flower Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
paring with blue topaz is a great combination. Straight post with omega clip back allowing the earrings
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2010s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Kyanite, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Michael Kneebone Sky Blue Topaz White Baroque Cultured Pearl Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A perfectly matched and delicately colored pair of sky blue topaz are combined with an enormous
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2010s American Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Topaz, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style Design, London Blue Topaz and Diamond Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
Stunning large, emerald-cut London Blue Topaz and Diamond earrings with emerald-cut tanzanite and
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21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Topaz, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Seaman Schepps “Cascade” Earrings with Blue Topaz, Diamonds and Pearls
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
American jewelry house Seaman Schepps. Strands of faceted blue topaz cascade from a station of pearls and
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2010s American Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

Diamond Cabochon Blue Topaz 18 Karat White Gold Earrings
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
0.48 2 Blue Topaz total carats 12.72 diameter mm12 equal to 0,472 inches Stamped 18Kt - 750 - Italy
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Topaz, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Michael Kneebone Sky Blue Topaz Akoya Pearl Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Checkerboard cut quatrefoil and heart shaped sky blue topaz are paired with brilliant cut white
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

19.54 Carat Pear-Shaped Blue Topaz and Diamond Earrings in Platinum
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
These earrings invoke the color of a bright clear blue sky. It’s cheerful and beautiful with a Pear
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Platinum

Stunning Genuine Oval Peridot and Cushion-cut Blue Topaz Vermeil Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
blue topaz, handset in 18k yellow gold vermeil over sterling silver. The green and blue combination
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2010s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Peridot, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Stunning Oval Amethyst and Cushion-cut Sky Blue Topaz Vermeil Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-cut sky blue topaz, handset in 18k yellow gold vermeil over sterling silver. The double blue
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2010s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Stunning pair of Triple Multi-facet Genuine Blue Topaz Vermeil Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These stunning pair of earrings feature 6 pieces of unique multi-facet genuine blue topaz, hand
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2010s American Artisan Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

18 Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Style Tourmaline Citrine Peridot Topaz Ear-Clips
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
diamonds and 3.18 carats of pink tourmalines, citrines, peridots and blue topaz precisely set in the
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Limited Edition Bold Gold Topaz Citrine Diamonds Dangle Handcrafted Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Pendant Earrings Handcrafted in Rose Gold. Deco Style, Oval Blue Topaz yellow Citrine Emerald cut Fumé
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2010s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Stunning Oval White Topaz and Cushion-cut Lab Sapphire Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Oval White Topaz and Cushion-cut Lab Sapphire Earrings These stunning pair of earrings
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2010s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Topaz, Sterling Silver, Platinum, Rhodium

BVLGARI Sassi Multicolor Gemstone White Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
These gorgeous clip-on earrings from Bulgari's Sassi collection are crafted in 18k white gold, set
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Early 2000s Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

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

H. Stern Rainbow Collection Gemstone Earrings 18k Yellow Gold
By H. Stern
Located in Orlando, FL
baguette semi-precious gemstones including peridot, citrine, garnet, amethyst, iolite, and blue topaz
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Hoop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Imperial Topaz, 18k Gold, Ye...

Bellarri 7.00 Carat Multi-Color Gemstone Diamond Yellow Gold Mosaic Earrings
By Bellarri
Located in Stamford, CT
toe Mosaic Collection clip post earrings are a masterpiece of elegance. The vibrant hues of the
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21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Iol...

Cellini 18 Karat Yellow Gold 25.65 Carat Semi Precious Hanging Tulip Earrings
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
precious stones of amethyst, citrine, blue topaz, peridot, pink and green tourmaline. The pierced earrings
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Plum Blossom Earrings by the Artist in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, 0.3 Carat Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
, rose or lemon quartz, blue topazes or red garnets. These earrings are custom hand made. You can
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stunning Double Oval Citrine Pink Sapphire Vermeil Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
beautiful yellow/blue combination - they just look so great together! Straight post with omega clip back
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2010s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

18 Karat Gold Aquamarine Iolite Blue Topaz Baguette Pendant Necklace Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This 18 karat white gold aquamarine, iolite, blue topaz baguette and diamond circular pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Iolite, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Schreiner Aquamarine and Topaz Set
By Schreiner of New York
Located in New York, NY
with matching clip earrings. The blue glass stones are all set upside down (as Schreiner does) and the
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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Bellarri 18 Karat Gold Amethyst and Multi-Gemstone Ring and Earring Set
By Bellarri
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
citrine, tanzanite, blue topaz, peridot and tourmaline. We also love how the earrings are suitable for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Pyramide 18K Two-Tone Gold Blue Topaz Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The earrings: A pair of Bulgari Pyramide ear clips. Each designed as a carved blue topaz pyramid
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Early 2000s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

London Blue Topaz and Black Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat Gold with Black Rhodium
By Paolo Costagli
Located in Miami beach, FL
One of a kind pear shape London blue topaz clip-on earrings with pave-set black diamonds set in 18
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

PIAGET Blue Topaz White Gold Heart Hoop Clip Earrings
By Piaget
Located in Los Angeles, CA
WIDTH AT THE BOTTOM POINT: 5MM LENGTH: 25MM WIDTH OF BLUE TOPAZ: 8MM (EACH ONE) THEY ARE CLIP
Materials

Topaz, White Gold

Paolo Costagli Blue Topaz and Pink Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Paolo Costagli
Located in Miami beach, FL
18 karat white gold Florentine earrings set with emerald-cut blue topaz and pink sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stunning Blue Topaz and Diamond Earrings
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
These stunning earrings are crafted in 18K Yellow Gold and carry at the center a Blue Topaz and
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Topaz, 18k Gold

Large Blue Topaz Heart Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
Gorgeous 18K yellow gold clip-on earrings set with neon blue checker board cut heart shaped topaz
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21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold

Sorab Roshi Labrodorite Twilight Earrings with Blue Topaz
By Sorab Roshi
Located in Greenwich, CT
Labrodorite twilight Earrings with blue topaz center. 18ktyg
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21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Labradorite, Topaz, 18k Gold

Aquamarine Topaz Pearl Gold Ear Clips
By Maja DuBrul
Located in Aspen, CO
Pale lustrous blue  aquamarine is offset with golden topaz and a creamy gold pearl in these large
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, South Sea Pearl, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold with Blue Topaz
By Bulgari
Located in Surfside, FL
gold with blue topaz. With Box. Hanging length 0.99 inches (25.2mm), width 1 inches (25.4mm).
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Diamond, Gemstone and Blue Topaz Drop Earrings
Located in Pikesville, MD
18 Karat yellow gold large domed trillion shape vibrant blue topaz drop earrings featuring white
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1990s Unknown Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Angela Cummings 18K Gold, Mother of Pearl, Blue Topaz Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in Toronto, ON
Angela Cummings 18k yellow gold, mother of pearl inlay, and blue topaz clip earrings. She designed
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Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Topaz, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Capri 18 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Earrings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Dallas, TX
From Seaman Schepps, these Capri 18k yellow gold earrings feature blue topaz and are signed Seaman
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2010s Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Brushed Gold Cuff Earrings with Trillion Cut Blue Topaz
Located in Paris, IDF
18k White Brushed Gold Cuff Earrings with Trillion Cut Blue Topaz. These cuff earrings have been
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2010s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Topaz, 18k Gold

Green Tourmaline, Blue Topaz and White Sapphire Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A beautiful pair of clip-on earrings with fancy emerald cut green tourmalines and wide oval blue
Bulgari Yellow Gold Amethyst Blue Topaz Earclips
By Bulgari
Located in Greenwich, CT
Gem-set earclips, showcasing twin pear-shaped cabochon blue topaz and amethyst, in polished 18k
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bielka Blue Topaz Diamond Gold Monet Earclips
By Bielka
Located in Vail, CO
"Monet" blue topaz cluster earclips in hand-engraved 18k white gold, accented by diamond-set
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21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Topaz Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
earrings. The earrings feature 2 bezel set, pear shape blue topaz stones having an approximate total weight
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Antique 19th Century Clip-on Earrings

SEAMAN SCHEPPS "Pompadour" Blue Topaz Iolite Cluster Earclips
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Pompadour" blue topaz and iolite cluster earclips, centering on two cushion-cut blue topaz with a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Iolite, Topaz, 18k Gold

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Blue Topaz Clip On Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of blue topaz clip on earrings available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 52 vintage examples as well as 77 contemporary versions. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of blue topaz clip on earrings to choose from, but Modern and Contemporary blue topaz clip on earrings are of considerable interest. Christina Addison, Seaman Schepps and Bulgari each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Topaz versions from the 103 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A selection of oval cut, brilliant cut and cushion cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our blue topaz clip on earrings for sale are for women, but there are 21 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Blue Topaz Clip On Earrings?

Prices for blue topaz clip on earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $400 and can go as high as $14,250, while blue topaz clip on earrings, on average, fetch $4,044.

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.