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What is a French wire in earrings?

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What is a French wire in earrings?
French wire in earrings is a type of back that features a curved hook that goes through your ear. The hook is open at the back, and the earring can sit on the earlobe without an earring back.
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55 Ct Carved Emerald Leaf Shape Earrings 14 Kt Yellow Gold French Wire Earring
Located in New York, NY
55 Ct Carved Emerald Leaf Shape Earrings 14 Kt Yellow Gold French Wire Earring Emerald Post
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Leon Mege Art Deco Style Black Pearl and Diamonds French Wire Earrings
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
Sea pearls The earrings are approx. 60 mm (2 1/4") in length Diamond studied French wire
Category

2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Platinum

22 Karat Gold Embossed Earrings with Faceted Semi-Precious Drops
Located in Nantucket, MA
bottom are gold pendants and faceted semi-precious....garnet, peridot, amethyst. French wire earring
Category

Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Peridot, 22k Gold

Marco Bicego Cairo Gold and Diamond Small Drop Woven Earrings OG325B
By Marco Bicego
Located in Wilmington, DE
18K yellow gold french wire earrings with brilliant cut diamonds. Distinctive and luxurious, the
Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ippolita 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Lollipop Quartz Earring
By Ippolita
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful pair of French wire earrings from Ippolita. These beautiful earrings are 1 1/2 inches
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

The Gabriella Hanging Stone Earring
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
The Gabriella Hanging Stone Earring. This Dangling French Wire Earring is finished with an Oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Clash de Cartier bracelet, Extra Large
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent bracelet created by renowned jewelry house Cartier from the Clash de Cartier collection and is the extra large version made in Size 15. Weight 47.8 grams Width 12.4...
Category

2010s French Modern Bangles

18K Yellow Gold Star of David Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing an 18k yellow gold traditional religious star of David pendant necklace, suspended on an adjustable yellow gold chain. Style available in different price ranges. Prices a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 2.14 Carats Total Round Cut Diamond & Blue Sapphire Hoop Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A stylish pair of huggie hoop earrings showcasing a three row of 80 round brilliant diamonds weighing 2.14* carats total, F-G color and VS-SI in clarity, micro-pave set in a shared p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Palmiero Jewellery Design Pink Sapphire and Diamond Drop Earrings
By Palmiero
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite and elegant fashion drop earrings featuring purplish-pink sapphire weighing 8.83 carats total, and round white diamonds weighing 4.01 carats, F Color and VS in Clarity. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 0.05 Carats Total Round Diamond Small Cross Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A small pendant necklace showcasing 0.05 carats total brilliant round diamonds, G color and VS in clarity, set in a religious cross design. Suspended in a 16 inch 18K White Gold cha...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 0.45 Carats Total Brilliant Round Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a classic and simple religious cross pendant necklace set with brilliant round cut diamonds weighing 0.45 carats total, G color and VS in clarity respectively. Suspended ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 0.44 Carats Total Brilliant Round Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a classic and simple religious cross pendant necklace set with brilliant round cut diamonds weighing 0.44 carats total, H color and VS in clarity respectively. Suspended ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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