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Alex Soldier Carved Mother of Pearl Turquoise Topaz Gold Convertible Earrings
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
A colorful collection of rare and stunning gemstones form together a spectacular Blossom that comes
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, ...

6.54 ct. t.w. Peridot Oval and Blue Zircon 18k Gold Post Drop Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a pop of color to light up your life! These earrings are bright and cheery and pack a punch
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Peridot, Zircon, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Garnet Topaz Mother of Pearl Gold Earrings as Seen on Gwyneth Paltrow
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
A colorful collection of rare and stunning gemstones form together a spectacular Blossom that comes
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Topaz, Gol...

Green Tourmaline, Tsavorite and Diamond Drop Earrings in Yellow and White Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These pretty dangle earrings feature gem-quality green tourmalines that have been faceted as
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 1...

Alex Soldier Carved Mother of Pearl Turquoise Topaz Gold Convertible Earrings
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
Alex Soldier Blossom Earrings as seen on actress Shohreh Aghdashloo: A colorful collection of rare
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, ...

Alex Soldier Carved Mother of Pearl Turquoise Topaz Gold Convertible Earrings
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
Alex Soldier Blossom Earrings as seen on actress Shohreh Aghdashloo: A colorful collection of rare
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, ...

Alex Soldier Carved Mother of Pearl Turquoise Topaz Gold Convertible Earrings
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
Alex Soldier Blossom Earrings as seen on actress Shohreh Aghdashloo: A colorful collection of rare
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, ...

Lola Brooks Indigo Blue Pink Sapphire One of a Kind Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a kind Earrings hand-fabricated by jewelry maker Lola Brooks featuring 5.08 total carats of
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2010s American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 22k...

Fancy Green and Blue Sapphire and Diamond Pave 18k Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fancy colored sapphires sparkle like gemstones in a clear mountain stream. Lush as green hills and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Sapphire, Multi-g...

Alex Soldier Sapphire Spinel Carved Mother of Pearl Gold Convertible Earrings
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
A colorful collection of rare and stunning gemstones form together a spectacular Blossom that comes
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2010s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, ...

Alex Soldier Sapphire Onyx Carved Mother of Pearl Gold Convertible Earrings
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
A colorful collection of rare and stunning gemstones form together a spectacular Blossom that comes
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2010s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental P...

Alex Soldier Topaz, Quartz, Carved Mother of Pearl Blossom Convertible Earrings
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
A colorful collection of rare and stunning gemstones form together a spectacular Blossom that comes
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, ...

Alex Soldier Topaz, Quartz, Carved Mother of Pearl Blossom Convertible Earrings
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
A colorful collection of rare and stunning gemstones form together a spectacular Blossom that comes
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, ...

18 Karat Gold South Sea Pearls and Multicolored Sapphires Hanging Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Water Pearls and Multi Colored Sapphires. The pierced earrings are set with yellow, blue, light green
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Early 2000s Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue...

Alex Soldier Sapphire Onyx Carved Mother of Pearl Gold Convertible Earrings
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
A colorful collection of rare and stunning gemstones form together a spectacular Blossom that comes
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental P...

9.87 Ct Indicolite Tourmaline Platinum Lever Back Earrings – By Merkaba Jewelry
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
collectors and connoisseurs of rare gemstones, these earrings are the perfect gift for a loved one or an
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Indicolite, Platinum

Pear Shape Golden Beryl, Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These elegant dangle earrings feature a gorgeous pair of sparkling golden beryls paired with bright
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Beryl, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18...

One-of-a-Kind Pink Tourmaline Aquamarine Citrine Drop Earrings, Petra Class 2024
By Petra Class
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a Kind Drop Earrings handmade in signature-finished 22k yellow gold by award-winning jewelry
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Citrine, Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Mixed Metal, Yellow Gol...

Black Star Sapphire Stud, Onyx Teardrop, Diamond 18k White Gold Dangle Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
these elegant white gold dangle earrings. The black star sapphires are encircled with diamonds making a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, B...

Tsavorite Garnet Flower, Diamond Baguette, 18k Gold French Clip Post Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These earrings are a classic design, rendered in a fun, retro-chic way! Some people would wear them
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Yellow Diamond, Multi-gemston...

Alex Soldier Sapphire Onyx Carved Mother of Pearl Gold Convertible Earrings
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
A colorful collection of rare and stunning gemstones form together a spectacular Blossom that comes
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental P...

2.23 ct. t.w. Tsavorite Garnet Blue Sapphire Round 18k Gold Stud Drop Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These color-blocked stud earrings are timeless in design but with a modern twist of contemporary
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Stud Earrings

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Garnet, Agate, Multi-gemstone, Gold,...

Amethyst Cabochon and Rubellite Tourmaline Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These striking gemstone earrings feature beautiful royal purple amethyst cabochons and deep
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage Citrine Cultured Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cluster style earrings feature basket set faceted and cabochon gemstones Comprised of citrine and
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

16 ct. t.w. Yellow Beryl, Black Diamond Yellow Gold Art Deco Inspired Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These beautiful 18k yellow gold handcrafted earrings feature clear, bright, rectangular cut yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k ...

17.56 ct. t.w. Tourmaline Cabochon Tsavorite Garnet 18k French Clip Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two striking flavors of green gemstones are featured in these French clip earrings - spearmint
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Clip-on Earrings

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Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rectangular Cut Garnet, Citrine, Yellow Gold French Clip Earrings, 15.93 ct. t.w
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k yellow gold earrings particularly eye-catching. The combination of warm colors is perfect for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

40.75 ct. t.w. Amethyst Cabochon, Moonstone 18k Yellow Gold French Clip Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
clip drop earrings. The amethysts are the color and size of luscious Concord grapes with their perfect
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Clip-on Earrings

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

Spessartite Garnet, Green Tourmaline Oval, 18k White French Clip Post Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A chic pairing of color is displayed by this lovely pair of earrings. Bright, Mandarin-orange
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Olive Tourmaline and Tsavorite Garnet 18k Yellow Gold French Clip Post Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These earrings are a beautiful combination of bright and muted colors, featuring bright, spearmint
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peridot, Aquamarine, and Yellow Sapphire French Clip Earrings in Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These gorgeous peridot, aquamarine and yellow sapphire earrings can be worn day or night, in any
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Peridot, Yellow Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow G...

Pink Tourmaline, Amethyst 18k Rose, Yellow Gold French Clip Drop Post Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These stunning color blocked earrings feature rosy-pink tourmaline rounds paired with deep purple
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Clip-on Earrings

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Amethyst, Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow ...

Citrine Garnet Oval Cabochon, 18k Yellow, White Gold French Clip Drop Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These striking earrings feature very large, golden citrine cabochons and burgundy-red garnet
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Gold

Pink Tourmaline Australian Opal 18k Yellow and Rose Gold French Clip Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A kaleidoscope of vibrant colors can be seen in these gorgeous earrings featuring gorgeous
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Opal, Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

5.43 ct. Peridot, Tsavorite 18k Yellow Gold French Wire Lever Back Drop Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our Color Pairings Collection offers effortless style, high quality, and unusual gemstones for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Peridot, Tsavorite, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Agate Cameo, Citrine Bead and Pearl 18k Yellow Gold French Clip Post Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
has recently retired, as his hands are no longer steady enough for this fine work. These earrings are
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Agate, Pearl, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

15.51 ct. t.w. Amethyst and Pink Spinel Cabochon 18k Gold French Clip Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unusual pair of stud earrings with French clip backs are easily dressed up or down. Large
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Spinel, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Quartz, Rose de France Amethyst and Diamond Earrings in 14K Rose Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
these floral gemstone earrings. The lighter of the amethyst shades is known as "Rose de France," which
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Clip-on Earrings

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Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold...

Black Opal and Tsavorite Garnet 18k White Gold Lever Back Wire Drop Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k white gold handmade lever-back earrings. Oval opals and round tsavorite garnets are featured in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Tsavorite, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Whi...

3.20 Carat Diamond Ruby Cluster Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Round Oval Studs
Located in London, GB
Elegant and striking 3.20 Carat total diamond and ruby Cluster earrings, The radiant oval ruby in
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2010s British Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Carnelian, Chalcedon...

Michael Kneebone Jasper Bead Necklace Multi-Gemstone Dangle Earring Suite
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A palette of earth tones define this dramatic beaded necklace and dangle earring suite. The beaded
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Vermeil

Rabat 18K Gold Amethyst Aquamarine Citrine Kunzite Tourmaline Drop Earrings
Located in Southampton, PA
-colored Gemstone Drop Earrings is offered in estate condition inclusive of a gift box.
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, 18k Gold

31.6 Carat Honey Quartz Earring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
particular collection reflects her love for multi-coloured semi-precious gemstones. This earring presents
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Multi Gem gold Necklace Earring Set
Located in San Antonio, TX
18kt gold modernist Demi-Parure consisting of an open work textured design set with :emerald, amethyst, opal, garnet, tourmalines, topaz, aquamarine and peridot.
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Modernist More Necklaces

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Amethyst, Aquamarine, Emerald, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold

Chopard High Jewelry Diamond Gemstone White Gold Collar Necklace and Earring Set
By Chopard
Located in Southampton, PA
earrings. The pieces are masterfully crafted from elegant 18K white gold and lavishly set with a plethora
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20th Century Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Pair of 14 Karat Gold Tiger-Face Earrings with 87 Diamonds
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF GOLD AND DIAMOND "TIGER" EARRINGS WITH EMERALD EYES Item # C104268 An exquisite pair of
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20th Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold

Authentic Italian 18k Gold, Tourmaline and Diamond Earrings by Roberto Legnazzi
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF VINTAGE ITALIAN 18K GOLD, TOURMALINE, SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND EARRINGS Designed and crafted by
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Collectible Jewelry

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Multi-gemstone, Gold

Sputnik Style Ring in 18 Karat Gold Semi Precious Stone Bracelet and Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bracelet and earring set. A vintage Sputnik style bracelet in 18 karat rose gold. Featuring a
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Mid-20th Century American Link Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Go...

18 Karat Gold Rainbow Multicolor Baguette Diamond Pendant Necklace Earrings Set
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
extraordinary multicolor natural gemstone baguette diamond circular pendant necklace and earrings inspired by
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Topaz, B...

Sterling Silver Multi-Gemstone Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: sterling silver Dimensions: earrings measure 24.75mm x 18mm Fastenings: post with push
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown More Earrings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver

Estate H. Stern 18k Gold Multi Gemstone Earrings
By H. Stern
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautiful pair of earrings crafted by famed designer H. Stern. The pair is set with multi colored
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Vintage 1980s Brazilian Contemporary More Earrings

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Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold

Multi Shaped Multi Gemstone Earring With Diamonds Butterfly Design
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18Kt gold: 3.78gms Diamond: 1.3cts Silver: 17.78gms Emerald: 4.73cts Ruby: 0.10cts Sapphire: 93.9cts Size:68X30 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gol...

Ponte Vecchio Gioielli 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Multi Gemstone Earrings
By Ponte Vecchio
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold Ponte Vecchio Gioielli earrings featuring 13.4 carats quartz, 0.44 carats of rubies
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold

Celia Harms Sterling Silver Multi-Gemstone Earrings Designer, Celia Harms Mater
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Celia Harms Material: sterling silver Gemstones: lapis lazuli, tiger’s eye, amethyst
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21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Tiger s Eye, Turquoise, Sterling Si...

Michael Kneebone Pink Topaz Diamond Kasumi Pearl Dangle Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Pink topaz, diamond and Kasumi pearls are featured in these multi-gemstone earrings. The pear
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Multi-Gemstone Gold Briolette Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Mesmerizing in its multifaceted and many colors, these multicolored gem Tiffany & Co. earrings are
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Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings

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Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.97 Carat Opal and Multi-Color Gemstone Earrings
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
. Framed with 12 stunning Multicolored Gemstones, these earrings will have all eyes on you! Material
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Opal, Silver

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Multi Gemstone Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of multi gemstone earrings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. Find a collection of 63 vintage versions or 480 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Pieces in our collection of multi gemstone earrings made by contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Sarosi By Timeless Gems, Meghna Jewels and Joon Han are consistently popular. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but multi-gemstone versions, from our inventory of 476, are particularly popular. There are many mixed cut, round cut and cabochon multi gemstone earrings for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of multi gemstone earrings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Multi Gemstone Earrings?

Prices for multi gemstone earrings start at $1 and top out at $585,000 with these earrings, on average, selling for $3,760.

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.