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David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Red Coral and Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Red Coral and Diamond Earrings, 7 Carats An iconic pair of earrings by
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1950s British Modern Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Carnelian Diamond Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Dallas, TX
Van Cleef & Arpels Carnelian and Diamond Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold. The earrings feature two tear
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1980s Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold, Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Celestial Clip-On Earrings
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Lapis Lazuli Clip-On Earrings, designed as Lapis cabochons adorned
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20th Century Modern Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 12.80 Ct Natural Green Tourmaline Diamond 14 KT earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Tres Chic Superb vintage earrings out from 60’/70’s Distinctive chic design and dynamic timeless
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1960s European Contemporary Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Spectacular Diamond and Pearl-set Gold Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, Swiss. These diamond and pearl earrings are breathtaking. The look is
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1960s Swiss Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

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

Turquoise Diamond 18k White Gold Clip-on Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These fabulous earrings are crafted in 18k white gold and set with turquoise stones and round
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Coral Textured Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These fabulous clip-on earrings feature 17.0mm round natural white corals set in yellow gold. Circa
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1960s American Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Italian 18K Yellow Gold Malachite and Diamond Clip-On Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
A dramatic and elegant pair of Italian vintage earrings crafted in solid 18K yellow gold
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Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980 s 18K Yellow Gold and Amethyst and Diamond Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
These bold 1980's earrings feature two triangular sugarloaf amethysts measuring approximately 15.00
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1980s Contemporary Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps Half Link Wood and Pink Moonstone Earrings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Darnestown, MD
Elegant and unusual pink moonstone and wood (probably ebony) half link earrings by Seaman Schepps
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold

Vintage Gold Sterling Silver Geode Amethyst Diamond Earrings
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of sparkling geode earrings with round cabochon amethysts measuring approximately 2.50-2.90 mm
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1990s American Artisan Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Geode, Gold, Sterling Silver

MODERNISM 1960 Geometric Clips-On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Turquoises
Located in Miami, FL
Modernism clips-on earrings designed in Italy This is a beautiful classic pair of modernism clips
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1960s Italian Modernist Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

ITALIAN MODERNIST 1970 Clips-On Earrings In .925 Sterling With Rock Crystals
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of modernist clips-on Italian earrings. This is an outstanding pair of modernist clips-on
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1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver

David Webb Platinum 18K Yellow Gold White Jasper Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of clip earrings designed by David Webb. Crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Diamond Turquoise White Gold Flutter Fan Clip on Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
This Exquisite Vintage Flutter & Fan Design turquoise earrings with Clip On Earrings,  Crafted in
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1960s North American Retro Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold

Mings Oval White Jade Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Jade: Natural White Jade
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Byzantine earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal clip-on earrings ornamented with glass paste cabochons
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1980s French Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Pair of Signed Wedderien Mid-Century Modern 18K Gold Jade Clip-On Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Mid-Century or Hollywood Regency clip-on earrings. By Wedderien. In 18 karat
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20th Century Modern Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Vintage 18K Gold, Turquoise and Pearl Earrings by Hugo Strömdahl Made 1956
Located in Stockholm, SE
center of each earring sits an oval cabochon-cut turquoise with a smooth, polished surface, radiating a
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1950s European Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold

9.50 Carat Sapphire 0.72 Carat Ruby 1.00 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
drop earring is ornamented to the apex with an impressive horizontal collet set oval cabochon cut
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1970s Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 18kt, Red Enamel and Hematite Clip-On Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Narberth, PA
, these earrings display a reflective black hematite cabochon stone set within a gold bezel. The diamond
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1990s English Contemporary Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Hematite, 18k Gold, Enamel

ANGELA CUMMINGS Sculptural Clip-On Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Sapphires
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
Clips-on earrings designed by Angela Cummings. This is a very rare and beautiful pair of clips-on
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1980s American Modern Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Retro Era 18KT Yellow Gold Bezel-Set Angel Skin Coral Clip Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These vintage Retro Era earrings highlight the soft, blush tones of natural angel skin coral in a
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Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
"Circa 1970's David Webb yellow gold clip-on earrings mounted with sapphire, rubies and emeralds
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel cross earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal clip-on earrings ornamented with costume pearly cabochons
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1990s French Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Gilt Metal

TIFFANY CO. 1985 Paloma Picasso Clips Earrings In Sterling With Pink Corals
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Clips on earrings designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. This is a beautiful and very rare
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1980s American Modernist Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Coral, Silver, Sterling Silver

Jade Diamond Earrings, circa 1940 18K Gold Total Weight: 16.80g
Located in Firenze, FI
pair of 1940s earrings featuring vivid green cabochon jade centers framed by a halo of round brilliant
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Chanel earrings Haute Couture
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Dark-golden metal earrings with costume pearly cabochons. 3 stars Haute
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1950s French Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Italian Turquoise Dome French Lever Back 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vibrant Vintage Glamour – 18K Gold Turquoise Cluster Cocktail Earrings These fabulous turquoise
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1960s Italian Artisan Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Jean Schlumberger Tiffany Rope Coil Pearl Diamond 18K Platinum Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Earrings Capture the essence of elegance and sophistication with these exquisite pair of Vintage Pair of
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1990s Modern Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Chanel earrings Haute Couture
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Antique-golden metal clip-on earrings with costume pearly cabochons
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1960s French Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Gilt Metal

David Webb Yellow Gold White Coral Clip-On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
These vintage David Webb earrings are an elegant example of the designer’s sculptural approach to
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Emerald Diamond Clip-On Earrings, 1.7ct D-F VVS
Located in Miami, FL
design with exquisite gemstones. Each domed oval earring showcases a central emerald cabochon (approx
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Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

IGI Certified Ceylon Sapphires Yellow Gold Set Earrings and Pendant
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
sophistication. The set consists of earrings and a pendant, both crafted with precision and elegance. The focal
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Gold Moonstone CAB, Tanzanite Natural Diamond Drop Earrings 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking pair of retro drop earrings crafted in 18K yellow gold, circa 1980. Each earring
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1980s North American Retro Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold

Lapis Lazuli 14k Yellow Gold Ruffle Gold Earrings Omega Back
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Lapis lazuli gold earrings are a striking and elegant choice, combining the deep, celestial blue of
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Late 20th Century Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yves Saint Laurent earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT - (Made in France) Openwork dark-silvery metal earrings topped with yellow resin
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1980s French Vintage Earrings Cabochon

J. Begay Navajo Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings with Multi-Stone Inlay
Located in Milford, DE
sterling silver, inlaid with a vibrant mix of oval cabochon stones. The earrings showcase a rainbow of
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Late 20th Century American Artisan Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Sterling Silver

Diamonds Turquoise 14 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Marcianise, IT
stunning visual harmony. The centerpiece of each earring is a cabochon of Arizona turquoise, renowned for
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1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage De Vroomen Earrings 18k Gold Clip-On Estate Jewelry
By De Vroomen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of vintage De Vroomen 18k gold earrings featuring cabochon rubies. The rubies are staged
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1980s British Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 10 Carat Greenish-Yellow Chrysoberyl Diamond Earring in 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, these earrings showcase a 10-carat total weight of captivating greenish
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Late 20th Century Baroque Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Art Nouveau Faux Opal Earrings, Antique-Gold Tone, Clip On, Retro
Located in Milford, DE
Each earring approximately 3/4 inches. Faux opal cabochons Antique gold-tone metal setting. Clip On
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Mid-20th Century North American Art Nouveau Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Crystal

Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of diamond encrusted earrings. Each features a 1 karat cabochon ruby, emerald and
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1990s American Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

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

Angela Cummings 18k Gold Knot Earrings with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay, Circa 1982
By Angela Cummings
Located in North Miami, FL
Angela Cummings 18k Gold Knot Earrings with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay, Circa 1982, 11.7g Description
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1980s North American Modern Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage 3.50 Carat Mint Tourmaline and Diamonds Snake Eyes Oval Earrings 18k
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 3.50 Carat Mint Tourmaline and Diamonds Snake Eyes Oval Earrings 18k. Outstanding pair of
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1970s Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel earrings Haute Couture
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal clip-on earrings with glass paste cabochons and costume
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1980s French Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Art Deco Style Handcrafted White Diamond Turquoise Emerald Yellow Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Modern Round Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 1.30 Carats of Modern Round Cut and Cabochon Cut Emeralds
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Emerald, Turquoise, Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K HERBERT ROSENTHAL Moonstone Blue Enamel Oval Star Huggie Earrings
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Rare, vintage clip-on earrings by Herbert Roaenthal. They are done in 18K yellow gold finished with
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Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

David Webb Platinum 18K Yellow Gold Amethyst Teardrop Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Bold yet classy earrings created by David Webb in the 1970's. Feature Amethyst teardrop cabochon
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Style Handcrafted Emerald Enamel Turquoise Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Modern Round Cut Emeralds. These Earrings have Cabochon Cut Natural Turquoises and Enamel. These Earrings
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Emerald, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Style Handcrafted Emerald Ruby Turquoise Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Cabochon Cut Natural Turquoises. These Earrings are available also with different Stones. All our Earrings
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Emerald, Turquoise, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

G. Verdi 18Kt. Yellow Gold, 12.32Ct. Semi Precious 1.77 Carat Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
. These earrings center 2.50Ct. Cabochon Citrines, surrounded by Cabochon Tsavorites and round brilliant
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1990s Italian Contemporary Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Topaz, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold

Large Fashionable Vintage Italian 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Tigers-Eye Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
dramatic deeply fluted tigers-Eye cabochons draped across, these large scale earrings embody beauty and
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Tiger s Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950 s Natural Coral Button Clip on Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a gorgeous pair of Natural Coral Button Clip-On Earrings set in 18K Yellow Gold! This is a
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1950s Retro Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hammerman Brothers 18K yellow Gold More pearl Clip on Earrings 35.4 grams
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Birmingham, AL
Gorgeous Hammerman Brothers Designer Earrings. These are made in 18K yellow gold and feature two
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20th Century Modernist Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

High lustre Mabe pearl earrings in square 14 carat Yellow gold
Located in MELBOURNE, VIC
High lustre Mabe pearl earrings in ornamental square setting. Made in Italy, 14 carat yellow gold
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1990s Italian Modern Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elizabeth Gage Pink Green Tourmaline Clip-On Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
By Elizabeth Gage
Located in Dallas, TX
Estate Elizabeth Gage Pink and Green Tourmaline Clip-On Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold. The earrings
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20th Century Contemporary Vintage Earrings Cabochon

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Vintage Earrings Cabochon For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage earrings cabochon for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. You can easily find a 392 antique edition and 18 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage earrings cabochon may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A vintage earrings cabochon from Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel and Tiffany Co. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A vintage earrings cabochon of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 55, is particularly popular. A cabochon version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and round cut versions for sale. Finding a vintage earrings cabochon for sale for women should be easy, but there are 68 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Vintage Earrings Cabochon?

The price for a vintage earrings cabochon starts at $53 and tops out at $47,944 with these earrings, on average, selling for $947.

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 Vintage Earrings Cabochon
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    One way to tell if earrings are vintage is to research the maker. Search for maker's markings on the backs and then look up these marks using trusted online resources. From there, you can find out when the jewelry maker produced pieces similar to yours. Generally, earrings produced between 20 and 100 years ago are vintage. Another method for dating earrings is to examine their details closely. Most vintage earrings will show some signs of wear, such as faint scratches or tarnishing. You can also have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer date your earrings for you. Shop a wide range of vintage earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    To wear vintage clip-on earrings properly, first position them so that the decorative part is in front of your ear and the backing is behind it. Clip-ons feature a variety of backings, but regardless of type, the clips should generally be positioned so that the open part faces the ceiling and the hinge or closed part is near the earlobe. Once you have the earrings in place, secure the clasp. This may involve squeezing a clip or turning a screw or fastener. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Screw back earrings were most popular during the first half of the 20th century, before clip earrings increased in popularity. However, screw back earrings have never gone out of style. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique screw back earrings from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    Most vintage earrings are clip-ons largely due to how beliefs about piercings have changed over the years. It was only during the 1980s and ’90s that many women began piercing their ears. Prior to that, many women didn't have piercings and could only wear clip-ons, so makers produced earrings to suit their customer base. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of vintage earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    How you use vintage clip-on earrings depends on what type of backing they have. Some simply feature a hinged clip that you open, slip over your ear and then press gently to close. Others may require you to turn a screw or shift a tension bar. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of vintage clip-on earrings.