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The Biggest Earrings In The World

De Grisogono French Made Convertible Drop Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Miami, FL
it sold the world's biggest-ever emerald cut diamond offered at auction. The 163.41-carat D Flawless
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

De Grisogono French Made Convertible Drop Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
De Grisogono French Made Convertible Drop Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
$10,388 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 1.06 in W 1.02 in L 3.11 in
H. Stern 18K Gold Moonlight Rock Crystal and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Venice, CA
These romantic H. Stern earrings feature a cascading line of six rock crystals prong set in 18k
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold

Large Chandelier Byzantine Coin Earrings with Diamonds, 24k Gold and Silver
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
Fair. These shows are deemed to be the biggest jewellery encounters in the world. GOLDFUSING
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2010s Turkish Byzantine Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold

Diamond 24K Gold Chandelier Byzantine Coin Earrings by Kurtulan Jewellery
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
Diamond 24K Gold-fused on Sterling Silver Chandelier Byzantine Coin Earrings by Kurtulan Jewellery
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2010s Turkish Byzantine Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold,...

0.08 Carat Diamond, 24K Yellow Gold Classic Kurtulan Earrings, by Kurtulan
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
Jewellers International Fair. These shows are deemed to be the biggest jewellery encounters in the world
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Byzantine Coin Surface Post Earrings 24K Gold w/ Diamonds by Kurtulan Jewellery
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
0.08 Carat Diamonds, Byzantine Coin Surface Post Earrings with Diamonds by Kurtulan Jewellery of
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vefk Post Earrings with Byzantine Coin Fragments and Diamonds 24kt Gold Silver
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
are deemed to be the biggest jewellery encounters in the world. GOLDFUSING TECHNOLOGY by KURTULAN
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Large Classic Flower Earrings with Diamonds 24 Karat Gold and Silver by Kurtulan
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
biggest jewellery encounters in the world. GOLDFUSING TECHNOLOGY by KURTULAN, Istanbul, Turkey:The 24k
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Small Classic Flower Earrings with Diamonds 24 Karat Gold and Silver by Kurtulan
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
Small Flower Earrings with Diamonds, 24kt Gold and Silver, Size small, 0.35, Diamonds: 0.02ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Gold Hoop Earrings with Diamonds 24 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver by Kurtulan
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
the biggest jewellery encounters in the world. GOLDFUSING TECHNOLOGY by KURTULAN, Istanbul
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Chanel Sunburst CC Logo Earrings 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
beautiful collection contains pieces from some of the world’s biggest couture houses, Jennifer Gibson
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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Chanel LAGERFELD CC Logo Nest Earrings 1994
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Pair of Vintage Chanel CC Nest Earrings. Centring on the iconic mid century design by Coco Chanel
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1990s French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Chanel Lucky Shamrock CC Logo Earrings 2004
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
beautiful collection contains pieces from some of the world’s biggest couture houses, Jennifer Gibson
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Early 2000s Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Ugo Correani Crystal Statement Key Earrings 1980s
By Ugo Correani
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An incredible pair of vintage Ugo Correani key earrings. Featuring a whimsical key design set with
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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Vintage CHANEL CC Logo Nautical Inspired Earrings KARL LAGERFELD 1990
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
beautiful collection contains pieces from some of the world’s biggest couture houses, Jennifer Gibson
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1990s French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage CHANEL CC Cut Out Logo Earrings KARL LAGERFELD 1991
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
beautiful collection contains pieces from some of the world’s biggest couture houses, Jennifer Gibson
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1990s French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Chanel Statement Matelassé CC Logo Earrings Rare KARL LAGERFELD 1980s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
contains pieces from some of the world’s biggest couture houses, Jennifer Gibson Jewellery is an
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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Chanel LAGERFELD Statement Glass Nautical Rope Design Logo Earrings 1997
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
collection contains pieces from some of the world’s biggest couture houses, Jennifer Gibson Jewellery is an
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1990s French Clip-on Earrings

Australian Boulder Rainbow Oval Doublet Opal Studs Diamonds Solid 24k Gold
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
are deemed to be the biggest jewellery encounters in the world. GOLDFUSING TECHNOLOGY by KURTULAN
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2010s Turkish Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vikki Carr Necklace Earrings Worn To George Bush State Dinner White House Ciner
By Ciner NY
Located in New York, NY
Vikki Carr and George Bush State Dinner White House worn Ciner Necklace and Earrings. Indulge in a
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20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Vikki Carr Estate Modernist Emerald Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold Certificate Auth.
Located in New York, NY
last six decades, Vikki Carr has been one of the world’s foremost classic entertainers. She has
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20th Century Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings

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

Vikki Carr Estate V Initial Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Certificate Authenticity
Located in New York, NY
For the last six decades, Vikki Carr has been one of the world’s foremost classic entertainers. She
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Girl with a Pearl - 21 Cent., Contemporary, Pigment Print, Dutch Masters
By Ger Doornink
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
eye for design and close links to the world of fashion is evident, along with his fascination with the
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Archival Paper, Etching

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Cober 11 x 0.025 ct. Brilliant-cut Diamonds Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
These are 14 Carat yellow gold earrings, the biggest in our collection. the diameter is 19,5 mm
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2010s Dutch Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Archaeological Urartian Sphynx Post Earrings with Diamonds by Kurtulan
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
. These shows are deemed to be the biggest jewellery encounters in the world. GOLDFUSING TECHNOLOGY by
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Pomellato Bahia 18 Karat Pink Gold Earrings with Amethyst and Tsavorites
By Pomellato
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
than 120 countries around the world today. The notoriety of Pomellato is recognized even by the biggest
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Kieselstein Cord 1983 Sculptural Dangle Drop Earrings Brushed 18Kt Yellow Gold
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in Miami, FL
Dangle drops ear clips designed by Kieselstein Cord. This pair of magnificent earrings is one of
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Monies Turquoise Shell Clip Earrings
By Monies
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
world’s biggest fashion houses. Today, we are working entirely on creating and designing the brand, Monies.
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2010s Danish Clip-on Earrings

Bright Rainbow Oval Opal Doublet Stud Earrings Diamonds Solid 24K by Kurtulan
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
Jewellers International Fair. These shows are deemed to be the biggest jewellery encounters in the world
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2010s Turkish Contemporary Stud Earrings

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White Diamond, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold

Dragonfly Hoop Earrings with Diamonds 24 Kt Yellow Gold and Silver by Kurtulan
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
the biggest jewellery encounters in the world. GOLDFUSING TECHNOLOGY by KURTULAN, Istanbul
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Long Oval Doublet 9.26ct Opal Post Earrings with Diamonds 24kt Solid Yellow Gold
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
are deemed to be the biggest jewellery encounters in the world. GOLDFUSING TECHNOLOGY by KURTULAN
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Chanel Pearl Logo Earrings 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
beautiful collection contains pieces from some of the world’s biggest couture houses, Jennifer Gibson
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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Monies One-of-a-Kind Agate and Ebony Clip Earrings
By Monies
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
these years we have designed and produced unique collections for some of the world’s biggest fashion
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2010s Danish Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Agate

Chopard Happy Dreams 18 Karat Rose Gold and Diamonds Earpendants
By Chopard
Located in Zurich, CH
soft fluffiness of clouds and the fanciful world of reveries. These earrings have been recently
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Alexander the Great 336 BC Rare Gold Stater in 18 Kt Yellow Gold Mounting Frame
Located in Miami, FL
reached India. By age 30 he created one of the biggest empires in the ancient world, reaching from Greece
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Classical Greek More Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond 24K Gold Chandelier Byzantine Coin Earrings by Kurtulan Jewellery
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
biggest jewellery encounters in the world. GOLDFUSING TECHNOLOGY by KURTULAN, Istanbul, Turkey:The 24k
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Diamond 24K Gold Chandelier Byzantine Coin Earrings by Kurtulan Jewellery
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
biggest jewellery encounters in the world. GOLDFUSING TECHNOLOGY by KURTULAN, Istanbul, Turkey:The 24k
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Diamond 24K Gold Chandelier Byzantine Coin Earrings by Kurtulan Jewellery
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
the biggest jewellery encounters in the world. GOLDFUSING TECHNOLOGY by KURTULAN, Istanbul
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Large Chandelier Byzantine Coin Earrings with Diamonds, 24k Gold and Silver
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
Diamond 24K Gold-fused on Sterling Silver Chandelier Byzantine Coin Earrings by Kurtulan Jewellery
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Bright Rainbow Opal Stud Earrings with Diamonds, Solid 24K by Kurtulan
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
. These shows are deemed to be the biggest jewellery encounters in the world. GOLDFUSING TECHNOLOGY by
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2010s Turkish Baroque Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, 24k Gold

Large Chandelier Earrings with Byzantine Coin Fragment Discs and Diamonds, by Ku
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
are deemed to be the biggest jewellery encounters in the world. GOLDFUSING TECHNOLOGY by KURTULAN
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Pearl Earrings with Diamond Detail 24 Karat Solid Yellow Gold by Kurtulan
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
biggest jewellery encounters in the world. GOLDFUSING TECHNOLOGY by KURTULAN, Istanbul, Turkey:The 24k
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mother of Pearl Earring Carved Crane Bird Motif 24K Gold-Fused Silver Diamonds
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
are deemed to be the biggest jewellery encounters in the world. GOLDFUSING TECHNOLOGY by KURTULAN
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Baroque Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 24k Gold, Silver

Vintage French Emerald, Diamond and Gold Clip-on Earrings by André Vassort
By Andre Vassort
Located in London, GB
A pair of French, vintage emerald, diamond and gold earrings by André Vassort, each set with two
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Alexander the Great 336 BC Rare Gold Stater Coin Mount in 18kt Yellow Gold Frame
Located in Miami, FL
Greeks world. This is a genuine and authentic Gold Stater, struck in the kingdom of Macedonia during the
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Byzantine Stud Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These S.Georgios Earrings are 18 Karat yellow gold and all handmade. The earrings are microscopically decorated with granulation workmanship and feature a unique velvet look on the b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Stud Earrings

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

Hermes LG Vintage Brown Croc Doctor Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes rare and collectible large doctor’s bag in brown shiny croc, lined in brown leather and caramel velvet, gold tone hardware. Dates back to the 50s , pre date stamp. Handle drop...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Briefcases and Attachés

Hermes LG Vintage Brown Croc Doctor Bag
Hermes LG Vintage Brown Croc Doctor Bag
$24,999
H 11.5 in W 6 in L 11.5 in
18 Karat Gold 16.97 Carat Octagon Brazilian Emerald Tennis Line Bracelet
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The 18 karat gold 16.97 carat octagon Brazilian emerald tennis line bracelet is a masterpiece of fine jewelry that exudes luxury and elegance. This bracelet showcases a stunning coll...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold 16.97 Carat Octagon Brazilian Emerald Tennis Line Bracelet
18 Karat Gold 16.97 Carat Octagon Brazilian Emerald Tennis Line Bracelet
$5,520 Sale Price / item
20% Off
W 0.2 in L 6.78 in
Van Cleef Arpels Gold Tiger’s Eye Necklace
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Van Cleef & Arpels CIRCA: 1980 MATERIALS: 18K Yellow Gold GEMSTONE: Tiger’s Eye WEIGHT: 12.3 grams MEASUREMENTS: The chain’s length is 17”, the diameter of pendant is 10/16...
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Vintage 1980s Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF ARPELS Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lasuli 18k Yellow Gold Clip-on Earring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These stunning vintage Van Cleef & Arpels clip-on earrings from the Vintage Alhambra collection feature the lucky clover design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with blue lapis laz...
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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

1859 Antique French 10 Francs 22K / 18K Gold Dangle Earrings / 4gr
Located in SE
Antique Gold coins dangle earrings. This pair dates to circa XIX - early XX cent. The hooks in 18K Reddish Gold + a pair of matching XIX cent French 5 francs solid 900 /about 22K Gol...
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Antique 1850s French Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, 22k Gold

Hermès Vintage Pola Purse Clutch Evening Bag 2 ways Black Ostrich Golden Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Beautiful Authentic Hermès Purse "Pola" Made in France No stamp but vintage Made of Ostrich Leather and Golden Hardware Ostrich is it a resistant leather, and less sub...
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Late 20th Century French Structured Shoulder Bags

Emerald and Diamond Drop Necklace
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful emerald and diamond necklace with an very important look. 12.05 carats of fine green emeralds. 28.04 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds. 18k white gold The de...
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
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1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Chanel 2014 Paris-Dallas Métiers d Art Tweed Beaded Fringe Flap Bag RHW 67934
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 67934 This Chanel 2014 Paris-Dallas Métiers d'Art Tweed Beaded Fringe Flap Bag RHW is a very rare collectible from Karl's 2014 prefall Métiers d'Art runway themed Paris D...
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2010s Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya Crocodile Niloticus Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya in crocodile niloticus leather with palladium hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set including the receipt and Cites. Stamp Y (2020)
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2010s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Malachite green Togo leather BIRKIN 30 Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Birkin 30 bag is crafted from stunning jewel-toned Malachite green Veau Togo leather, paired beautifully with gold-plated hardware. The rich green hue evok...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver

2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Tan Genuine Crocodile Skin Sliding Lock Shoulder Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Gucci’s early 2000s collection by Tom Ford, this structured shoulder bag is crafted from genuine tan crocodile skin. It features a sleek silhouette with a sliding lock closure, ...
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Early 2000s Italian Shoulder Bags

Early Georgian Pink Topaz Necklace and Earring Demi-Parure Set
Located in Narberth, PA
A demi-parure, "parure" meaning "adorn" in French, is a partial set of matching jewelry designed to be worn en suite. This incredible handcrafted pink topaz necklace and earring set ...
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Antique 1750s Unknown Georgian More Necklaces

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Topaz, 18k Gold

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The Biggest Earrings In The World For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact the biggest earrings in the world you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 24k gold and silver. Find an antique version now, or shop for 3 vintage or 7 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a the biggest earrings in the world from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A the biggest earrings in the world from Kurtulan, de GRISOGONO and Ugo Correani — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A the biggest earrings in the world of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 5, is particularly popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and square cut versions for sale. When shopping for a the biggest earrings in the world, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a The Biggest Earrings In The World?

Prices for a the biggest earrings in the world can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $388 and can go as high as $13,890, while this accessory, on average, fetches $995.

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 The Biggest Earrings In The World
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    The biggest hoop earring size varies from maker to maker. Some cut off sizing at 40 millimeters, which is about the size of a ping pong ball. Others offer hoops up to 50 millimeters (golf ball-sized), 60 millimeters (billiard ball-sized) or 70 millimeters (baseball-sized). On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of hoop earrings.