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Earrings For Sale
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR gold door knocker dangle designer runway clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CHRISTIAN DIOR • gold tone • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS • 1 1/4" by 1" CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of we...
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1980s French Vintage Earrings

Vintage gold black glass drop clip on 80’s earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gols tone with glass drops • vintage designer clip on earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
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20th Century Earrings

Syna Yellow Gold Blue Topaz and Pink Sapphire Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
18 karat yellow gold Blue Topaz 2 carats approx. Pink Sapphires 1.50 carats approx. Diamonds 0.40 carats approx. French wire for pierced ears Limited edition About the Designers ~...
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2010s American Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage gold rhinestones dangle pearl designer runway pierced earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with pearls and rhinestones • vintage designer pierced earrings MEASUREMENTS • 2" by 0.63" CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal...
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20th Century Earrings

Cameo earrings in 22Karat gold
Located in New York, NY
These cameo earrings in 22-karat gold offer a playful reinterpretation of Greco-Roman cameos, nodding as well to their 19th-century revival. Carved in Sardonyx agate, the portraits o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Earrings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Interlocked Knot Glow Matte Chunky Clip Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Interlocked Knot Glow Matte Twist Chunky Statement Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. A very bea...
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1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Art Deco Style Jade Lapis Lazuli Emeralds Gold Diamonds Enamel Dangle Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tops are 2 round Lapis Lazuli buttons with a small round emerald cabochon in the center , middle parts in white gold,small full cut round diamonds and blue enamel , bottom parts are...
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1990s Thai Art Deco Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Christian Dior Boucles Oreille Clips Perles 1980s Fancy Pearl clip on Earrings
Located in PARIS, FR
Christian Dior clip-on earrings circa 1980, featuring a large, decorative pearl motif. Diameter 1.25 cm. These vintage earrings are in excellent condition and look stunning when worn.
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1980s French Vintage Earrings

Chanel Vintage 1980s Massive Iconic Lava Round Circle Hoop Chunky Clip Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1980s Unisex Massive Iconic Large Lava Round Circle Hoop Drop Dangle Chunky Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Versatile earrings. Can be worn in different style. ...
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1980s French Art Deco Vintage Earrings

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Gold-filled

Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings, sapphire and lily of the valley painting.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with sapphire cab and lily of the valley drawing. Handmade Paint Flower Shell Earrings with blue sapphire. Beach Wedding bridal stud earrings. Mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver

Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with topaz and forget-me-nots painting.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with topaz and forget-me-not flowers drawing. Handmade Paint Blue flower Shell Earrings with moissanite. Beach Wedding bridal stud earrings. Mothe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver

Vintage ANNE KLEIN madsive gold designer runway clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned ANNE KLEIN • gold tone • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 51 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE...
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1980s Vintage Earrings

Vintage gold amethyst glass designer clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass stones • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 42 ...
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1970s Vintage Earrings

Materials

Gold

Vintage gold tone emerald amethyst glass designer post earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass stones • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 52 ...
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20th Century Earrings

Set in 18K Matte Gold, Ceylon Multi Sapphires Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Multi Sapphires Chandelier Earrings set in 18K Yellow Matte Gold natural Diamonds. The weight of the Multi Sapphires is 27.95 carat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage KJL for AVON gold pearl rhinestone designer runway pierced earrings
By KJL
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KJL for AVON • gold tone with pearl and rhinestones • vintage designer pierced earrings MEASUREMENTS • 1.25" by 1" CONDITION • ve...
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20th Century Earrings

Lapis Lazuli Blue Sapphire Gold Diamonds Green Enamel Flat Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
2 large blue sapphire cabs are the top, then the middle part is in white gold diamonds and green enamel, the bottom is composed of 2 flat drops in natural Lapis Lazuli. In 1978 our w...
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Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Style Carved Jade Lapis Lazuli Gold Emeralds Diamonds Enamel Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Lapis Lazuli round button tops with round emerald cabs in the center,middle parts in white gold,small blue round sapphires ,white gold, 12 small round full cut diamonds,blue enamels,...
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1990s Thai Art Deco Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Sea inspired, sailboat, yacht earrings with topaz and Mother of pearl
Located in Istanbul, TR
Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with topaz sea inspired yacht drawing. Handmade sea Shell Earrings with topaz. Beach Wedding bridal stud earrings. Mother of pearl beach earrings. Shell paint earrings. Wearable art earrings studs. Topaz earrings.  Custom order a unique art earrings with sea with sailboat earrings...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver

Leto Lama Natural Emerald Round Bezel Studs, Brushed 18 ct Yellow gold handmade
Located in London, GB
Beautiful, graceful and easy to wear for any formal, casual or semi-formal occasion. Weight: 2.6 Grams Carats: 1.17 Cts From Zambia, Hand-selected and beautiful vivid medium Green...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

12 MM Ruby Huggie Earrings
Located in Istanbul, TR
Hoop Earrings with Rubies in 925 silver. Metal: 925 silver Earring size: The Inner diameter of Earrings: 10MM The Outer diameter of Earrings: 12MM Weight: 2.2. g. Gemstones: Ruby: ...
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2010s Turkish Modern Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Silver

12 MM Ruby Huggie Earrings
12 MM Ruby Huggie Earrings
$299 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Vintage Earrings natural 1.6 ctw Sapphire Diamonds solid 18 White Gold /2.5gr
Located in SE
A pair of vintage dangles from ca. 1970s -1980s in solid 18K White Gold decorated with two pear cut natural Blue Sapphires 6 x 4 mm x 3.3 mm deep / ca 0.6ct each and two smaller ...
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1970s European Retro Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1.0 Cttw Diamond and Blue Sapphire Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the regal elegance of these stunning chandelier earrings, masterfully crafted from radiant 14K yellow gold. Natural sapphires, treated to enhance their azure brilliance, f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Pink Tourmaline Chandelier Earrings in 18kt Gold Oxidized Silver
Located in New York, NY
A Dance of Light and Color Experience the mesmerizing allure of these handcrafted chandelier dangles. These earrings are a masterclass in detail, featuring delicate, sweeping curves ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Earrings

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Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, Silver

AJD Intensely Brilliant Natural Praziolite Praziolite Stud Earrings
Located in Raleigh, NC
These sterling silver stud earrings dangle brilliantly approximately 33mm long. The trillion Praziolites are 12mm x 12mm approximately and the cushion Praziolites are approximately 16mm x 12mm. They are set in easy to use sterling silver...
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2010s Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver

Fine 18 Karat White Gold 0.87 Cttw Diamond Huggy Hoop Earrings
Located in Troy, MI
Made from 18 karat white gold, these pave' set (literally meaning paved with diamonds) round diamond hoops boast 130 diamonds = 0.87 Cttw VS clarity, G-H color for an impressive yet ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

KJL for AVON signed gold lapis designer clip on earrings
By KJL
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KJL for AVON • gold tone with faux stone • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • 3/4” by 5/8” CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal sig...
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1980s Vintage Earrings

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Gold

Handcrafted 14k Yellow Gold Citrine Color Stone Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Matte and Hammer-Finished Drop Earrings, Centered with a 10mm 7.0CT Checkerboard Cushion-Cut Citrine Semi-Precious Color Stone.
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2010s Earrings

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Earrings with pearl, ruby and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.30ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold earrings set with ruby, pearl, and brilliant-cut diamonds up to 0.30 ct - F/G - VS/SI Detailed description: The earrings are 5.5 cm long and 1.2 cm wide at the stud....
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2010s Dutch Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

French Designer MCL Gilt Metal Clip Earrings with Blue Cabochons
Located in Atlanta, GA
MCL, a French designer, designed these lovely clip-on earrings in the 1980s. The earrings have a baroque style, with a massive construction that captures attention. Its gilt metal frame adds a touch of elegance and sophistication, while the cobalt blue resin cabochons provide a striking pop of color. The texture of the metal frame and the smooth, polished resin create a beautiful contrast that makes these earrings an authentic statement piece. These earrings are clipped back. Each earring is marked on the underside with the MCL logo. The earrings are in good condition, with minor wear on the metal. Measurements: 1.38 in wide (3.5 cm) x 1.69 in long (4.2 cm). Note: MCL is a French designer who was active in the 1980s. He is part of a group of innovators, including Alexis Lahellec and Edouard Rambaud, as well as the companies L'Or du Soir, La Rose Pourpre...
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1980s French Modern Vintage Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Steven Battelle 6.5 Carats Green Tourmaline 18K Gold Earrings
Located in Soquel, CA
Two 9 x 11 mm faceted oval green tourmalines make wonderful contrast between deep green and gold in these attractive earrings on safety-clasp wires. All set in rich matte finish 18K...
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Vtg LES BERNARD gold sapphire glass massive earrings designer runway
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned LES BERNARD • gold tone and glass • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS • 1.25" by 1.63" CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal si...
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20th Century Earrings

Vintage gold rhinestones dangle hearts designer runway pierced earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer pierced earrings MEASUREMENTS • 1.63" by 0.5" CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of...
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20th Century Earrings

Angela Caputi Black and Gold Resin Dangle Clip-on Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
These stunning Angela Caputi, made in Italy, resin clip-on earrings feature a dangling shape with black geometric elements contrasted with an important faceted bead in black and gold...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Earrings

Michael Kneebone Botswana Agate Green Topaz Diamond Green Onyx Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
A composition of green tones comprise these dramatic dangle earrings. Pear shaped and cabochon cut Botswana agate begins the decent with white diamonds, and oval cut green topaz. F...
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2010s American Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, 18k Gold

Vintage gold tone carnelian lapis glass designer clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass stones • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 57 ...
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20th Century Earrings

Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Large Camellia Crystals Layer Rose Flower Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Large Camellia Crystals Layer Rose Flower Elegant Chunky Statement Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Not any colour loss or stone los...
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1970s German Art Nouveau Vintage Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

ANGELA CUMMINGS Sculptural Clip-On Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
Clips-on earrings designed by Angela Cummings. This is a very rare and beautiful pair of clips-on earrings created by Angela Cummings at her atelier in New York City, back in the 19...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Earrings

Materials

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

3.18 Carat Natural Round Diamond Studs Yellow Gold 14 Karat
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
3.18 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Diamond Stud Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold Elevate your jewelry collection with this timeless pair of natural diamond stud earrings featuring a tota...
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2010s American Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Topaz and amethyst earrings
Located in Istanbul, TR
Topaz and amethyst 925 silver earrings. Red and purple gemstones earrings. Casual earrings with natural gemstones. Metal: 925 silver + 14k gold plating over Weight: 3 gr Gemstones ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Topaz and amethyst earrings
Topaz and amethyst earrings
$478 Sale Price / item
60% Off
Belle Epoque Diamond Earrings of Platinum and 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A stunning pair of Belle Époque–era earrings (circa 1900) featuring old European and rose cut diamonds set in platinum over 14k gold—a hallmark combination of materials prized for it...
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Early 1900s Belle Époque Antique Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Style Engraved Burma Jade Enamel Ruby Gold Diamonds Dangle Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER The tops are 2 Ruby Oval cabs ,middle parts are composed of 2 small round Ruby cabs,2 white gold elements with 14 round full cut diamonds an...
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Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Enamel

14K Yellow Gold Ceylon Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Bezel-Set Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A Timeless Fusion of Luxury and Elegance Elevate your jewelry collection with these exquisite 14K Yellow Gold Stud Earrings, featuring a matched pair of Ceylon cabochon sapphires and...
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2010s American Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Kneebone Tibetan Turquoise Diamond Amazonite Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Tibetan turquoise is paired with amazonite in these graceful dangle earrings. The turquoise is richly colored from dark to light with black matrix a...
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2010s American Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Amazonite, Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Bulgari Chrysoprase and Rhodocrosite Gold Earrings
Located in Lisboa, PT
These signed Bulgari Chrysoprase and Rhodocrosite Gold Earrings exemplify the house’s bold approach to color, volume, and sculptural form. Designed with a softly rounded silhouette, ...
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Late 20th Century French Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Rhodocrosite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Vintage Large White Pearl Pear Crystals Leaf Clip Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Vintage Large White Pearl Pear Fruits Crystals Leaf Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Tone A very beautiful pair of clip on earrings, signed at the back. 100% Genuine...
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

1915 Austrain Empire Earrings 2 Ducats Coins 23K/ 14K Gold / 7.8gr
Located in SE
Antique Austrian Earrings Coins featuring one Austrian 23K Gold Ducat coin on each piece soldered with folding hooks in solid 14K Rose Cold. Wires h...
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Earrings

Materials

24k Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage ANNE KLEINN gold enamel pearl runway designer clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned ANNE KLEIN • gold tone enamel and pearl • clip on designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS • 1.33” by 1.25” CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with mini...
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20th Century American Earrings

Set in 18K Gold, carved Tanzanites, Freshwater Pearls Diamonds Stud Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Tanzanites & Freshwater Pearls Stud Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Tanzanites is 22.60 carats. The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Trillion Sapphire Mini Stud Earrings 0.45 TCW
Located in New York, NY
These refined mini stud earrings feature a matched pair of trillion-cut sapphires with a combined weight of approximately 0.45 carat. Each sapphire is precisely set in polished yello...
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2010s American Modern Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Antique German boxed Earrings 0.9ctw Diamonds solid 16K Gold Silver / 5.12gr
Located in SE
A pair of old German Diamond Earrings with folding hooks from ca 1920s - 1930s in an original Black, Red, and White period box. No hallmarks, apparently custom-ordered. Metal tested...
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Silver

Michael Kneebone Blue Topaz Peridot Diamond South Seas Pearl Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Blue topaz and peridot are integrated with the Paspaley South Seas pearls to form these elegant dangle earrings. Both gems are pear shaped with intense color saturation and are well cut and polished. They are complimented with clusters of white diamonds. Dropped below are baroque South Seas pearls from Paspaley-the largest cultivator of pearls in Australia. The pearls come with a certificate of authenticity. The hand fabricated gold...
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2010s American Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

LES BERNARD signed gold tone rhinestone massive designer clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed LES BERNARD • gold tone with rhinestone • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 51...
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1980s Vintage Earrings

Art Deco Style Chinese Ceramic Rubies Cabs Diamonds Gold Enamel Dangle Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER In these Unique Earrings we have 2 sticks of Chinese Ceramic 62 mm. long ,depicting a landscape with a Temple , suspended to 2 Ruby cabs meas...
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2010s Thai Art Deco Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel

CHROME HEARTS sterling silver TINY STAR Dangle Earring (single)
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Chrome Hearts Tiny Star Dangle Ear Stud (sold single) are meticulously crafted from premium sterling silver, showcasing the brand's commitment to exceptional qua...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Earrings

CHANEL Gold Crystal CC White Star Statement Earrings
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in Italy 2024 Collection Gold metal The earrings are in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box and pouch IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item ...
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Early 20th Century Earrings

Materials

Gold

Art Deco 44.04Ct Jade 4.01Ct Garnet Diamond Drop Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These elegant drop earrings showcase the timeless allure of jade, elevated with vibrant gemstones and refined craftsmanship. Each earring is centered with a pair of luminous jade dro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Jade, Rubelite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Agate Drop Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Agate drops 20 carats approx. Bright diamonds 0.20 carat approx. French wire for pierced ears Limited edition About the Designers Drawing inspiratio...
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

J. Begay Navajo Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings with Multi-Stone Inlay
Located in Milford, DE
These handcrafted Navajo earrings by J. Begay feature a bold open-circle hoop design in solid sterling silver, inlaid with a vibrant mix of oval cabochon stones. The earrings showcas...
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Late 20th Century American Artisan Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

CARTIER Paris Clash De Cartier Hoops Earrings In Solid 18Kt Rose Gold In Box
Located in Miami, FL
A Clash de Cartier hoops earrings designed by Cartier. This fabulous pair of Clash de Cartier hoops earrings created by the French jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 2010. Simple...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modernist Earrings

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Shop Now: Antique and Vintage Earrings for Sale on 1stDibs

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.

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