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Gemstone: Pearl
18 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Semi Precious, Diamond and Pearl Hanging Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Set in 18 kt. yellow gold, are these stunning multi-color gem flower hanging earrings with round Scapolite centers surrounded by Pear shaped Am...
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Early 2000s Brazilian Modern Pearl Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Cultured Pearl Stud Earrings 6MM with 14 Karat Yellow Gold Posts and Backs
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cultured pearl stud earrings are the most classic and timeless piece of jewelry. They can be worn by anyone and everyone and make an excellent gift for all occasions. These 6-6.5mm c...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pearl Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Kneebone Tiffany Art Glass Golden South Seas Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Tiffany art glass "Scarab Beetle Wings" are featured in these superb drop earrings. L. C. Tiffany created the mysterious technique of spectacular ir...
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2010s American Contemporary Pearl Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Rose Gold Earrings With Sapphires And Pearls
Located in London, Richmond
Delicate earrings in rose gold, set with pink sapphires pave and a lustrous freshwater pink pearl stud, for an edgy but feminine everyday piece. The d...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pearl Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Rose Gold

Rebel Rebel Pearl & Green Emerald Stud Earrings
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
These 'Rebel Rebel' stud earrings by Vintouch are named so to pay homage to the famous David Bowie's song and explore the role of imperfection in today's instagrammed pseudo-reality....
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2010s Italian Modern Pearl Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Vermeil

Tiffany & Co. 1999 Angela Cumming Tahitian Grey Pearls & Diamonds Earrings
Located in Surfside, FL
Tiffany & Co. 1999, Angela Cummings Tahitian grey pearl (10 x 10.5mm) and diamonds drop earrings set in 18K yellow gold & Platinum. Round brilliant cut d...
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1990s French Pearl Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Chanel Perles Matelassé Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Chanel "Perles Matelassé" earrings Beautiful iconic pearl earrings with small round-cut diamonds set on 18 karat yellow gold; marked Chanel, 750, 10D1019 Size: width 17 mm, length ...
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Mid-20th Century Pearl Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cyntia Miglio Baroque Pearl with Diamonds Hoop Earrings
Located in Toronto, Ontario
These Starlight Baroque Hoops will make a stunning addition to any outfit. Crafted from sterling silver and showcasing exquisitely set baroque pearls with a diamond on each one, thes...
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2010s Canadian Modern Pearl Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled, Sterling Silver

Hakimoto 13-12 mm South Sea Drop Cultured Pearl 18k Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K White Gold South Sea Culture Pearl Earrings. Total item weight 6.3 grams 12-13mm South Sea Drop Cultured Pearls 18K Yellow Gold High Polish Orient: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Pearl Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nouveau 1910 Diamond, Ruby, Pearl and Enamel Dangle Earrings in Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stunning handmade Art Nouveau dangle earrings by Spanish jewelry designer, Nouveau 1910. These remarkable earrings feature a delicate, feminine quality an...
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20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Pearl Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Cultured Pearl and 4.24 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive pair of 4.24 carat diamond and cultured pearl, 18 karat white gold drop earrings; part of our diverse pearl jewellery and estate jewelry collections These stunning, fine and impressive vintage pearl drop earrings...
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1960s Italian Vintage Pearl Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold

White Diamond Emerald Onyx Pearl Enamel Yellow Gold Stud "Carousel" Earrings
Located in Naples, IT
These Stud Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.25 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.50 Carats of Emeralds. These Earrings have Moth...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pearl Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Emerald...

Coco Pearl Gold Ear Cuff
Located in Güzelyalı, TR
Gold vermeil ear cuff with freshwater pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Nouveau Pearl Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Tahitian Black Pearl & Diamond Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000s, 18k, Switzerland. These visually fresh earrings feature lustrous Tahitian black pearls capped in diamonds and suspended from pave ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Pearl Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Michael Kneebone Blue Chalcedony Diamond Tahitian Pearl Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Blue chalcedony is paired with Tahitian pearls is these simply elegant dangle earrings. The 10 x 10 mm cushion shaped chalcedony are well polished and perfectly matched. The Tahiti...
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2010s American Contemporary Pearl Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Mikimoto Akoya AAA+ Pearl Earrings
Located in Rome, IT
Mikimoto 18k Yellow Gold 7.5mm Akoya Pearl & ~0.9 ct Diamonds Circle Loop Earrings. The Earrings weigh 10.5 gram, 21 mm in diameter.
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2010s Japanese Pearl Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mings Silver Blue Pearl Leaf Clip on Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 12.8 Grams Earring Diameter: 1.25" x 0.75" Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Condition: Preowned
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Pearl Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baroque Fine Light Pink Natural Fresh Water Pearl Earrings
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Very fine, natural color fresh water pearls Sterling Silver Gem Set: CZ Earring Pair Length: 1 1/4"
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20th Century Pearl Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold White Freshwater Baroque Pearl and Aquamarine Earrings
Located in Westport, CT
Set in 18 karat gold, sparkling blue Aquamarines are bezel set and paired with lustrous white freshwater Baroque pearls to create a pair of modern-day classic drop earrings with an organic feel. Matte-finished, on French ear wires. Casual or corporate, the clean design is flattering and simply beautiful! Pearl Size 13 mm - 11.6 mm Aquamarines 4mm each Length 0.625" Third photos also shows 18 Karat Gold White Freshwater Coin Pearl Earrings...
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2010s American Contemporary Pearl Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

White Diamond Ruby Onyx Pearl Enamel Yellow Gold Stud "Carousel" Earrings
Located in Naples, IT
These Stud Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.25 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.80 Carats of Rubies. These Earrings have Mother...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pearl Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, R...

0.50 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond Earrings, Pearl Halo, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Exude timeless elegance with these platinum drop earrings, featuring a captivating design of round brilliant cut diamonds and pearls. Each earring showcases two dazzling round brilli...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pearl Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Vintage 6 Carat Diamond Cultured Pearl Drop Earrings White Gold 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
Vintage cultured pearl and diamond drop earrings in white gold, second half of the 20th century. Each earring is composed by na articulated vertical line of individually claw-set rou...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pearl Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, White Gold

Michael Kneebone Carved Amethyst Diamond Grey Pearl Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Amethyst is complimented by gray pearls in these elegant dangle earrings. The carved amethyst drops have been expertly carved in a cross hatch pattern. They are a lively medium purple color and are very well finished. They are paired with marquise cut and faceted amethyst that have been tipped on both ends by clusters of white diamonds. The earrings are finished with gray button shaped pearls. They are a medium gray color and possess beautiful luster. They have been drilled and inlayed with bezel set white diamonds.. The hand fabricated gold...
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2010s American Contemporary Pearl Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Amethyst, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Square Studs with Tahitian Pearl Earrings by K.Mita
Located in New York, NY
Keiko Mita’s Small Square Pearl Earrings are handmade from 14 Karat Yellow Gold. The contemporary earrings, which are 18 mm long and 10 mm wide, ...
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2010s North American Contemporary Pearl Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Peridot Pearl Enamel Yellow Gold "Frog" Earrings
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship ever...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Pearl Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot...

Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl Stud PES602K
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl Stud in 18k Yellow Gold. Quality A+ Pearl Size: 6-6.5mm PES602K
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2010s Pearl Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cyntia Miglio Baroque Pearl & Diamond Hook Earrings
Located in Toronto, Ontario
- Made to order - Each Earring Features 3 Diamonds of 1.5mm of GH colour, SI-1 clarity framed in 14k bezels - 2 Asymmetric Baroque Pearls in 12mm approximately width and height ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modernist Pearl Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Lever-Back Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a beautiful pair of lever-back earrings crafted in 14K yellow gold showcasing stunning white mabe pearls. These earrings provide effortless elegance with 12 mm mabe pearls fr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pearl Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Square Studs with Tahitian Pearl Earrings by K.Mita
Located in New York, NY
Keiko Mita’s Small Square Pearl Earrings are handmade from 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The contemporary earrings, which are 18 mm long and 10 mm wide, ...
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2010s North American Contemporary Pearl Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Angela Cummings New York Knots Earrings in 18Kt Yellow Gold with White Nacre
Located in Miami, FL
Knots earrings designed by Angela Cummings. An elegant and playful free-forms shaped pair of earrings created in New York city by Angela Cummings, back in the 1980. They has been cr...
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1980s American Modernist Vintage Pearl Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Red & Beige Shell Earrings Set in 18k Gold With Inlaid Pearls by Trianon
Located in New York, NY
These beautiful earrings in Iron Red & Beige Shells, set in 18k Gold With Inlaid Pearls by Trianon. They feature an elegant blend of Metal and Organic mat...
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Pearl Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Triple Heart and Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
A classic three heart gold top and 13.7 mm pastel pink fresh water pearls combine to make a beautiful classic wearable earring. Tiffany quality and design. Just over 1 inch in length.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pearl Earrings

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold

Ruth NYC, Melu Hoops, Freshwater Pearl Drop Hoop Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Long Island City, NY
The Melu Huggies, fresh water pearl hoop earrings featuring tear drop pearls in a design that calls to mind the mysterious and mystical sirens of folklore. Meticulously handcrafted ...
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2010s North American Contemporary Pearl Earrings

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Earrings Sterling Silver 6.65 mm 7.2 Grams
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Earrings Sterling Silver 6.65 mm 7.2 Grams M235 These elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya pearl earrings are made of sterling silver and have 12 Akoy...
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1990s Japanese Pearl Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Estate Kabana Black Mother of Pearl Dangle Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Kabana black mother of pearl and white diamond earrings with 0.18 ct. good quality white diamond rounds. Handmade in 14k yellow gold. Fun earrings that can be dressed up ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Multicolor Sliced Geode Two Tier Dangle Earrings with Pearl & Pave Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18k:1.82g, Diamond:2.71ct Geode:43.73Cts, Pearl:5.9Cts Size: 52X32MM"
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pearl Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Geode, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Emerald and South Sea Pearls set in 22K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Ruby, Emerald and South Sea Pearl Earrings Natural Red Ruby - 13 Carats Shape - Oval shape, faceted South Sea Tahiti cultured pearls - Grey color with Pink tone - Grade A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Pearl Earrings

Materials

Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver

Asch Grossbardt Onyx and Mother of Pearl Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Wonderful dark and light design of inlaid stones for which Asch Grossbardt is well known. The stones are black onyx and mother of pearl set in 14 karat gold. The earrings are 3/4 inc...
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1990s American Modern Pearl Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Onyx, 14k Gold

Eye Green Emerald & Pearl Earrings
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
'The Eye' earrings by Vintouch are handcrafted from 18-karat gold-plated silver featuring vibrant green emeralds that are bezel-set in an eye-looking element inspired by Egyptian Eye...
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2010s Italian Modern Pearl Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Vermeil

Retro Gold Earrings with Pearls and Diamonds
Located in Darnestown, MD
The round 14 karat gold earrings are studded with pearls and diamonds. The diamonds are set in a five point star, popular in the 1940's. The earrings are 15/16" in diameter. Clip bac...
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1940s North American Retro Vintage Pearl Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond South Sea Pearl Stingray Chandelier Earrings
Located in Rome, IT
18 kt. white gold chandelier earrings with round-cut diamonds, south sea pearls and stingray. This amazing pair of earrings are handmade in Italy and is one of a kind piece. The stin...
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2010s Italian Modern Pearl Earrings

Materials

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

South Sea Pearl Ruby Earrings 14k Gold 0.27ctw Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality South Sea Pearl Ruby Earrings 14k Gold 0.27 CTW Certified $5,950 113513 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry! No...
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2010s American Pearl Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

Jungle Pearl Silver Ear Cuff
Located in Güzelyalı, TR
Playable, ergonomically designed ear cuff. The wire is flexible. User can adjust it by playing in hand.
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Nouveau Pearl Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Sliced Geode Dangle Earrings Enclosed in Cage Equipped with Pearl & Pave Diamond
Located in New York, NY
18Kt:4.92g, Diamond:1.42ct, Silver:6.18gm, Jade:35.30ct, Pearl:3.48ct Size: 45X23MM"
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pearl Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Geode, Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Decô Design with 37.47 Carats Emeralds, Diamonds and Pearls on Earrings
Located in Massafra, IT
Magnificent Art Decô design ,so chic and stunning design, in 18k gold with two natural and untreated south sea pearls of about 13mm , Zambia emeralds cabochon cut , spectacular color...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold

Angela Cummings Mother of Pearl Gold Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of vintage Angela Cummings earrings made of 18k gold with mother of pearl inlay. The earrings designed as whimsical Maltese crosses. The mother...
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1980s Vintage Pearl Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Mings Bluish Purple Pearl and Leaf Clip on Earrings in Sterling Silver
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: Sterling Silver Earring Measurements: 0.9" x 0.7" ​ ​Total Weight: 5.6 Grams Pearls: Akoya Pearls Backs: Clip-ons Condition: ...
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Pearl Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Golden Baroque South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in Westport, CT
Classic, timeless, and simply chic, Faye Kim's lustrous 18 Karat Gold Golden Baroque South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings are finished with 18 Karat Gold ear wires. These earrings will neve...
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2010s American Contemporary Pearl Earrings

Materials

Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

Cyntia Miglio Savoy Stud Earrings
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Savoy by Cyntia Miglio The Savoy Collection is a captivating blend of inspiration drawn from the artistic works of Alvar Aalto and Salvador Dalí. The collection takes a surrealist ap...
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2010s Canadian Modern Pearl Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Pink Freshwater Pearl Amethyst Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18KB Freshwater Pearl 10-11 mm Amethyst 1.45 Carats 3.6 G. The Freshwater pearl can be removed and the earrings can be used as studs
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pearl Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold

MiriamHaskell 1930s Hess GlassFauxPearl ClusterCascade FrenchClip DangleEarrings
Located in Chicago, IL
Miriam Haskell's first designer since 1926 Frank Hess created in a Baroque style these handcrafted cluster-cascade-dangle earrings that feature coated-glass ecru round faux-pearls wh...
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1930s American Art Nouveau Vintage Pearl Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Brass, Gilt Metal, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mings Pearl and Leaf Clip on Earrings in Sterling Silver
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: Sterling Silver Earring Measurements: 1" x 0.5" ​ ​Total Weight: 7.8 Grams Pearls: Akoya Pearls Backs: Clip-ons Condition: Pre...
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Pearl Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Clip-On Pearl and Diamonds Vintage Earrings, Flower Peral Earrings, Yellow Gold
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Vintage Pearl Clip-on Earrings - Pearls and 1CT Diamonds Earrings, Solid 18k Yellow Gold, Vintage Earrings, Estate Jewelry, Earings for Women, Est...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Nouveau Pearl Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

3 Carat Natural Ruby Emerald Sapphire Pearl Clip Earrings 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Pearl clip earrings. 10mm Pearl South Sea pearls, Silver overtone 1ct Natural Ruby 1ct Diamonds (G/Vs2) 1ct Emeralds. 18 karat yellow gold 26 grams Overall earrings measure ...
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2010s American Pearl Earrings

Materials

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

Ruth NYC, Melu Hoops, Freshwater Pearl Drop Hoop Earrings in Sterling Silver
Located in Long Island City, NY
The Melu Huggies, fresh water pearl hoop earrings featuring tear drop pearls in a design that calls to mind the mysterious and mystical sirens of folklore. Meticulously handcrafted ...
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2010s North American Contemporary Pearl Earrings

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver

Gilbert Albert Half Set Turquoise Diamonds Pearls 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional half set signed Gilbert Albert composed of a necklace and a pair of ear clips, in yellow gold set with turquoise, diamonds and pearls Total estimated weight of the diamo...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Pearl Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Vintage Mid Century White Gold Diamonds 0.75 Carat Pearls One Inch Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Vintage Mid Century 14 Karat White Gold Diamonds and Pearls 0.75 Carat Clip On Earrings - a timeless piece that exudes elegance and sophistication. These on...
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Mid-20th Century American Romantic Pearl Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIT Certified Golden South Sea Pearls 14mm Diamonds 3.35 Ct 18k Gold Earrings
Located in Massafra, IT
An exclusive and chic design, so stunning and glamour, for this earrings in 18k gold with two natural untreated golden south sea pearls of 14 mm , excellent quality, and special cut ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Earrings

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

From Classic to Cutting-Edge: Shop Vintage Pearl Earrings on 1stDibs

All jewelry lovers at some point in their lives desire a pair of classic vintage pearl earrings

Pearls and a good pair of pearl earrings are elegant, timeless, versatile — just ask Coco Chanel or Jacqueline Kennedy — and valuable. In 1917, Pierre Cartier famously traded a double-strand of natural pearls for a Fifth Avenue mansion, the Cartier brand’s flagship store ever since. 

According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the earliest recorded mention of a pearl was in 2206 BC by a Chinese historian. Centuries later, Christopher Columbus made it a point to visit pearl fisheries during his 15th-century exploration of the Caribbean. Since the late 19th century, the Japanese have been at the forefront of cultivating pearls, when jeweler Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultured the world’s first pearl in 1893. Most pearls sold today are cultured. They differ from natural pearls mainly in the fact that they involve human intervention: A technician implants a bead that starts the process ending in the birth of the pearl. This may sound easy, but it is actually a delicate and lengthy process. 

“The larger design houses, like Chanel and Dior, incorporate pearls into their jewelry and have done so since the ’90s,” explains Siobhan O’Neill, of London’s Sweet Pea Fine Jewellery, who began her career during that period, creating pieces for the era’s young upstarts, like John Galliano and Alexander McQueen. “It’s just taken a while to filter down to other brands.”

Chanel pearl earrings — as well as Chanel pearl necklaces — are undoubtedly fashion favorites. The iconic luxury house's founder loved the June birthstone and was frequently photographed wearing strands of pearls. Chanel established her business as a Paris hat shop in 1910 and started selling clothing in 1913. She introduced her costume jewels in the 1920s, when the economy was roaring and fine jewelry was the main mode of adornment among her clients. She was committed to creating fashion jewelry, but in 1932, in the midst of the Great Depression, Chanel dramatically switched gears and designed her first and only diamond jewelry collection, Bijoux de Diamants. Later, she focused on costume and the demi-fine pieces she made in collaboration with Fulco di Verdura, when he worked at Chanel during the 1930s.

Adding a subtle glow to your face and skin, pearl earrings are appropriate for every occasion, whether you’re interviewing for a job or sipping swanky cocktails. Plus, the natural oils and warmth of your skin will enhance their luster over time.

Find vintage pearl drop earrings, pearl studs, pearl chandelier earrings and other pearl earrings on 1stDibs.

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