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Place of Origin: British
Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Earrings, Circa 1940
Located in London, GB
A pair of Art Deco diamond earrings, set with a central row of Edwardian-cut diamonds, with a row of baguette-cut diamonds either side, with round brilliant-cut, and eight-cut diamo...
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Large Burgundy Red Enamel Geometric Modernist Water Tear Drop Gold Clip Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Burgundy Red Enamel Geometric Modernist Tear Drop Clip Earrings, Gold Tone, Swarovski Element
The cost is very high. 100% handmade. Excellent gift for lady. Fine handcraft.
Materia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco British Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
18k White Gold Sapphire
Aquamarine Large Cascade Earrings
Located in London, GB
Combining exquisite craftsmanship with the beauty of coloured gemstones, these 18k white gold Cascade earrings feature a striking waterfall of bl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary British Earrings
Materials
Aquamarine, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Butler Wilson Pave Flower Earclips
By Butler
Wilson
Located in New York, NY
Large Butler Wilson Pave Flowerhead Earclips with clip back fittings. Crystals are set in blackened metal for contrast.
1990's UK. 2.25&quo...
Category
1990s British Earrings
Materials
Base Metal
A vintage pair of rubellite and diamond drop earrings
Located in London, GB
A vintage pair of rubellite and diamond drop earrings, each earring set with an octagonal-cut rubellite, the one weighing 6.90 carats and the other 6.95 carats, each with three small...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-Victorian Coral Fringe Suite
Located in London, GB
A mid-Victorian coral fringe suite, consisting of a necklace, a bangle, a pair of earrings and a brooch, all set with coral beads in a cluster design within a yellow gold rope design...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Earrings
Materials
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold
White Oval Cluster Pearls Curled Long Drop Dangle Elegant Gold Clip On Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
White Oval Cluster Pearls Curled Long Drop Dangle Elegant Clip On Earrings, Gold Tone, Swarovski Element
100% handmade. Natural pearls, each one is different. Excellent gift for lad...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco British Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Long Triple Pebble Drop Earrings In Sterling Silver
Located in London, GB
Handcrafted from sterling silver, these statement earrings feature a trio of organically-shaped pebbles dangling from our signature ear wires. Our Pebble collection combines natural ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary British Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Dower
Hall 14k Stargazer Five Diamond Ear Studs
Located in London, GB
Delicate ear studs with five claw set diamonds in a random celestial pattern. These handmade 14ct yellow gold earrings, with irregular sized stones, evoke an astrological constellati...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Red Cherry Rectangle Frame Pendant Hoop Rustic Retro Gold Drop Pierced Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Red Cherry Rectangle Frame Rustic Retro Drop Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone, Swarovski Element
100% handmade. Excellent gift for lady. Very high cost and quality.
Material: Alloy.
Si...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco British Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Cluster Dangly Earrings
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
These earrings are modelled in 9 carat gold and are set with diamonds. The diamond total of each earring is 25pts. These earrings are certified.
Cluster Diameter: 4-6mm
Drop from ...
Category
Early 2000s British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Vintage European stud Halo Earrings Rubies Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.63 gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine openwork flower halo studs in solid 18K Yellow and White Gold.
European, made ca. 1960s -1970s.
Two bezel set oval cut natural rosy Red Rubies 4 x 3 mm / ca. 03 ct e...
Category
1960s Retro Vintage British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ear Cuff White Gold With Diamonds
By Cristina Cipolli Jewellery
Located in London, Richmond
Unisex ear cuff in 9kt recycled white gold, set with natural diamonds.
You can wear it solo or layer in one ear with multiple cuffs from the same collection for a mix and match style...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold
$573 Sale Price
35% Off
Snowflake Obsidian Earrings, Teardrop Sterling Silver Earrings by nlanlaVictory
By nlanlaVictory
Located in London, GB
Our stunning Snowflake Obsidian earrings are a perfect blend of elegance and natural beauty. These teardrop-shaped earrings are made with Snowflake O...
Category
2010s British Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early Victorian Peridot and Gold Parure
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian peridot and gold parure in the Knight pattern, the necklace consisting of three plaques each set with five cushion shape faceted p...
Category
Mid-19th Century Early Victorian Antique British Earrings
Materials
Peridot, Gold, Yellow Gold
Castellani Ancient Silver Greek Coins circa 300BCE 15kt Gold Bulla Earrings
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
Etruscan Style 15kt yellow gold Bullas centered by two Ancient 300 BCE silver Greek coins. The gold granulation is hand applied, each wire and bead at a time. The process of gold granulation was created in Ancient Mediterranean...
Category
1990s Etruscan Revival British Earrings
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Banded Agate Drop Earrings
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A pair of Victorian yellow gold, and banded agate earrings, each comprising two spheres of banded agate, in 15 karat yellow gold.
My favourite thing about these Antique 15K Gold Ag...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Earrings
Materials
Agate, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,520 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold, Amethyst Drop Earrings, Circa 1920
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Drop Earrings
9ct Gold
Circa 1920
A refined pair of early 20th-century drop earrings, crafted in 9ct yellow gold with geometric Art Deco styling. Each earring features a ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier London Vintage Aquamarine Diamond Floral Platinum Earrings, Circa 1940
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A pair of Cartier London vintage aquamarine and diamond floral platinum earrings, circa 1940.
Each clip of stylised floral design is set with pear cut aquamarine petals with a round...
Category
1940s Retro Vintage British Earrings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Dower
Hall 14k Gold North Star Diamond Studs
Located in London, GB
Our fine North Star range is a new collection of 14k Gold and Diamond guiding stars inspired by our ever-popular 'True North' Talisman designs.
Delicate eight pointed North Star ear...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Art Deco Style Platinum Drop Earrings with Colombian Emeralds (5 ct) and Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
These platinum drop earrings showcase the enduring elegance of Art Deco design. Each earring features a vivid Colombian emerald, weighing a combined total of approximately 5 carats, ...
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
15 kt and Sterling, Gold and Diamond Flemish Chandelier Earrings c.1820
Located in Stamford, CT
The diamonds are sparkling dewdrops throughout these lightweight, spiky, lacy Georgian earrings set with antique gems and punctuated with gold flowers. The flowers hold small diamond...
Category
Early 19th Century George III Antique British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
Dower
Hall 14k Gold
Diamond North Star Ear-Drops with Tahitian Pearl
Located in London, GB
Our fine North Star range is a new collection of 14k Gold and Diamond guiding stars inspired by our ever-popular 'True North' Talisman designs.
Delicate North Star ear-drops with el...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian Aesthetic Period Brooch and Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
For those who like sweets, I offer a brooch together with earrings In sterling silver with gold overlay, with the now known Japanese aesthetic. Japanese art of this Victorian period ...
Category
Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique British Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gold Plated Heart Clip On Statement Earrings set with Coloured Rhinestones
Located in London, GB
Fabulous gold plated clip on earrings, featuring large hearts set with multi coloured rhinestones, and rope twist edging. Measuring length 10 cm / 3.9 inches, and width 4.3 cm / 1.69...
Category
1980s Vintage British Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Victorian Platinum-Topped Gold Emerald and Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings, 7 ctw
Located in Miami, FL
A magnificent pair of Victorian emerald and diamond cluster earrings, circa 1880–1890, finely handcrafted in platinum over gold. Each earring is centered with a vivid emerald-cut eme...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Georgian 15kt/Sterling + Rose Cut Diamond Day-to-Night Earrings 2.5ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
A magnificent pair of Day-to-Night earrings from the Georgian (ca1750s) era! Crafted in 15kt yellow gold and topped in sterling silver, these incredible earrings begin with an elegant floral cluster of 9 Rose Cut diamonds in patinaed collet settings. The cluster secures to the ear with hinged European back-to-front wires, one hand marked with “40". An elegant chandelier of Rose Cut diamonds can be threaded through the European wires, converting the pair from Day to Night, dangling with lovely movement. A total of twenty-one Rose Cut diamonds adorn the addition. Three tiers of three diamonds dangle from the setting, glittering as they catch the light and beautifully frame the face. The diamonds have a collective approximate total weight of 2.5ctw and are held in open-backed settings, allowing light to dance through, enhancing their sparkle. These exquisite versatile earrings would be a spectacular addition to any Georgian collection!
The earrings hang an overall 2” in length including the earring wires. The Rose Cut cluster...
Category
1750s Georgian Antique British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
Contemporary 0.50ct Rub Over Set Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
Classic in design and the ideal gift, these simple earrings feature round brilliant diamonds. Each diamond weighs 0.25 carat and is estimated as G in colour and VS2 in clarity. They ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant Earrings in Silver-Topped Gold
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Georgian period rose-cut diamond earrings, each comprising a cluster surmount suspending an open pear-shaped pendant with an articulated pear-shaped diamond drop, i...
Category
1820s Georgian Antique British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Champagne Diamond Stud Earring ‘Single’ by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
Sparkling champagne diamond stud earring set in 9-carat yellow gold. Sold individually, each stud features a 0.12 carat round brilliant cut champagne diamond. Measuring approximately 3.2 mm in diameter, this is the largest size of our range of three sizes of delicate cognac and champagne diamond stud earrings. Perfect for multiple piercings...
Category
2010s British Earrings
Materials
Brown Diamond, 9k Gold
Large White Natural Pearls Circle Round Hoop Retro Gold Clip On Drop Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Very high quality and 100% handmade. High cost. Excellent gift for lady.
Natural pearls, each one is different.
Wear them on casual, prom, holiday...
Material: Gold plated metal,...
Category
2010s Art Nouveau British Earrings
Materials
Natural Pearl, Gold Plate
Victorian Platinum Three-Stone Diamond Drop Earrings, 2 Carats
Located in Miami, FL
Timeless elegance meets antique craftsmanship in these refined Victorian-era diamond earrings, handcrafted in platinum. Each earring features three bezel-set old European-cut diamond...
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Blue Butterfly Yellow Shell Round Circle Pendant White Pearl Pierced Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Blue Butterfly Yellow Shell Round Circle Pearl Retro Pierced Earrings
Very high cost and very high quality, 100% handmade. Excellent gift for lady.
Wear them on casual, prom, holid...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco British Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Heart Shaped Crystal Earrings, B. Cook, London
Located in New York, NY
Charming Heart Shaped Crystal Earrings, B. Cook, London from the 1990's. Unusual, high quality crystal earrings in the Dior style with faux champagne pearl drops with pave caps. Clip...
Category
1990s British Earrings
Materials
Rhodium
Lapis Lazuli Sterling Silver Drop Earrings by nlanlaVictory
By nlanlaVictory
Located in London, GB
Serenity is represented by Lapis Lazuli in the Serenity Rose collection, these are the Serenity earrings. These earrings feature richly-colored Lapis Lazuli stones cut into elegant t...
Category
2010s British Earrings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
9 Carat Gold Earrings
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold Contemporary Design Earrings
Fully Hallmarked 1982 London
Condition is very good.No defects,
diameter 22mm x 5mm
Total Weight 7 grams
Category
Late 20th Century Victorian British Earrings
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
Emerald Cut Sapphires 1.37ct Earrings Surrounded by 0.33ct of Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A pair of stunning Emerald cut Sapphires are surrounded by 0.33ct F/VS of Diamonds in this beautiful pair of earrings. The earrings are made in Platinum. You can wear them to any occ...
Category
2010s British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
6.06 Carat Cubic Zirconia Sterling Silver Designer Pear Shape Drop Earrings
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
These dazzling earrings are a sophisticated statement piece that are designed to take you anywhere.
Featuring a 3.03ct pear shape cubic zirconia suspended below a lever back clasp ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco British Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver, Rhodium, Silver
Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
These sparkly diamond cluster earrings hold a total of approximately 95pts each. The earrings are modelled in 18ct gold and the stones are set in platinum.
Cluster Diameter: 11mm
...
Category
1940s Vintage British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 3.00ct Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
A sublime pair of diamond stud earrings featuring two round brilliant cut diamonds. They each weigh 1.50 carat and have been graded as H-I in colour and VS1 in clarity. Both diamonds...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Signed Pair of Elizabeth Gage Nautilus Citrine
18K Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Elizabeth Gage
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine pair of Elizabeth Gage nautilus earrings.
Each with a carved citrine nautilus set on top of mother of pearl disc and framed in hammered ...
Category
Early 2000s Modern British Earrings
Materials
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 9 Carat Gold Star Diamond Earrings
Located in London, GB
Our antique Victorian 9ct gold star diamond earrings will add a timeless look to any wardrobe. The earrings feature large antique diamonds with a ...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 9k Gold
Vintage Pearl and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Earrings
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This pair of classic and gorgeous pearl cluster earrings hold a total of 60pts of diamonds between them. The pearls are bright and glossy and the diamonds add the perfect amount of s...
Category
1950s Modern Vintage British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 9 Carat White, Rose and Yellow Gold Knot Stud Earring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Glossy 9ct yellow, rose and white gold superbly tied in a knot make the most stylish design for these earrings.
Knot Diameter: 13mm
Height From Ear: 7.5mm
Weight: 2.1g
Category
1950s Modern Vintage British Earrings
Materials
Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Cut Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Girandole Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of rose-cut diamond and silver-upon-gold girandole earrings, with rose cut diamonds, mounted in individual cut down settings and groups of five diamonds, with drop shaped, lea...
Category
1820s Georgian Antique British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Cut Steel and Silesian Wire Tassel Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Cut Steel and Silesian Wire tassel Earrings from the mid 19th Century. Beautifully crafted with cut steel beads and silesian wire work twisted into each ...
Category
1860s Victorian Antique British Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
David Webb Mabe Pearl and Diamond Leaf Clip-On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
David Webb Mabe Pearl and Diamond Leaf Clip-On Earrings
Elegant and timeless, these David Webb earrings feature two luminous Mabe pearls measuring 18.5 mm across, framed by sparklin...
Category
2010s Contemporary British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$22,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Graff 18K White Gold Threads Baguette And Round Earrings
By Graff London
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite example of Graff’s renowned artistry and diamond expertise, these 18K white gold Threads earrings are a stunning celebration of modern elegance and timeless luxury. Desi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold Earrings with Garnet and Diamond Stars
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of 15k gold (with Dutch assay marks for 14k gold) earrings with garnet and stars set with diamonds, England, circa 1880.
weight: 8.4 g
dimensions: 3.3 x 0.9 cm
Category
1880s Victorian Antique British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Gold
Vintage Inlay Agate, Quartz, Stone Garnets Dangle Drop Pierced Earrings Pair Of
Located in North Miami, FL
These vintage victorian style meets modern pair of pierced dangle Scottish drop earrings have a 3 dimensional flower like design inlay of mixed agate and quartz that is then surrounded by the perimeter of red synthetic garnets...
Category
1960s Victorian Vintage British Earrings
Materials
Agate, Quartz, Garnet, Gold-filled
18ct White Gold Diamond Stud Earrings Set With 0.80ct Marquise
Pear Diamonds
Located in London, GB
These stunning natural diamond earrings are the perfect pair to add to your collection.
They are set in 18ct white gold. The pair is set with a mix of marquise shape diamonds & pear...
Category
2010s British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Leaf Clip-On Earrings
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
These gorgeous leaf earrings are modelled in 9ct gold and have a diamonds measuring 5pts on each one. The earrings are clip on and the face of them are gorgeously glossy!
Leaf Dimen...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Victorian Boxed 9 Carat Gold Dangle Earrings, Brooch/Pendant Suite
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning suite consists of screw back earrings and a pendant that doubles up as a brooch. These are modelled in 9carat gold and set with a rose cut diamond at the centre. Comes ...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique British Earrings
Materials
Gold
Orange Goldfish Crystals Green Rectangle Pendant Cuff Gold Drop Pierced Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Orange Goldfish Crystals Green Rectangle Cuff Drop Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone, Swarovski Element
100% handmade. Excellent gift for lady. Very high cost and quality.
Material: Allo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco British Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Burgundy Red Enamel Trio Round Circle Button Tassel Long Drop Pierced Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Burgundy Red Enamel Trio Round Circle Button Tassel Long Drop Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone, Swarovski Element
The cost is very high. 100% handmade. Excellent gift for lady. Fine hand...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco British Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Drop Earrings In Sterling Silver
By Cristina Cipolli Jewellery
Located in London, Richmond
The bold design is inspired by the equestrian world. These genderless drop link earrings exude effortless style. Sold as a pair. In stock.
Metal: 925 sterling silver, Finish: polish...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary British Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
$330 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Contemporary 1.95ct Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
These stunning earrings feature pear-shaped diamonds which steal the show! Each main diamond has it’s own GIA certificate, stating that one is 0.56 carat and the partner is 0.57 cara...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yoko London South Sea Pearl and Diamond Stud Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
These elegant earrings by Yoko London feature lustrous South Sea Pearls atop a cluster of dazzling diamonds. Set in 18 Karat White Gold to enrich the radiance of both the pearls and ...
Category
2010s Modern British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2.00ct Diamond art deco drop dangle earrings 18ct white gold 13.2g
Located in London, GB
2.00ct Diamond art deco drop dangle earrings 18ct white gold 13.2g
2.00ct Round diamond drop earrings in 18k white gold.
Diamond chunky snake serpentine...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco British Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Hoop Stud Earrings
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The earrings are modelled out of 9ct yellow gold. They fasten with an easy push clip. The hoops are hollow so they are nice and light weight.
Hoop Diameter Edge to Edge: 3cm
Weig...
Category
1950s Vintage British Earrings
Materials
Gold
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