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Yves Saint Laurent Pyramid shaped gold plated simulated emerald clip earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
in collaboration with French ateliers such as Gripoix and Goossens. These minimalist earrings are
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Brass

3.15 Carats Total Old European Cut Diamonds with Imitation Emerald Clip Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This simple but elegant clip on earrings showcasing two old european cut center stone weighing 1.80
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mabe Pearls .80ct Emerald Clip Earrings 18kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
Retro Royale rope twist mabe Pearl clip earrings. 18.4 mm Pearl Excellent AAA luster and Sheen
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2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chaumet Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold 10cttw Diamond, Emerald And Pearl Necklace
By Chaumet
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Gold Diamond, Pearl, and Green Emerald Clip Earrings. The lovely pair of earrings is meticulously
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20th Century French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Colombian Natural Emerald Platinum 18 Karat Gold Drop Earrings
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
are brand new from our Workshop in antique scroll design. clip-on earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

Bulgari Emerald and Sapphire Clip Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
These 18K gold, emerald, sapphire and diamond clip earrings by Bulgari date from the 1980s
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Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

2.50 Carat Diamond AAA Colombian Emerald Cluster Earrings 18K White Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Gorgeous 2.50 Carat Colombian Natural Emerald Diamond Cluster Cocktail Clip-on Earrings. Primary
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.50 cts of Emerald Clip-on-earrings
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Clip-On Earrings, a perfect blend of simplicity and elegance. Crafted in
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2010s Indian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds Emeralds White Gold Clip-on Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Splendid Clip-on Earrings in White Gold 14kt with Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Extraordinary GIA Diamond Emerald Platinum Clip-On Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
You too can walk the Red Carpet! These Extraordinary Diamond and Emerald earrings were handcrafted
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Extraordinary GIA Diamond Emerald Platinum Clip-On Earrings
Extraordinary GIA Diamond Emerald Platinum Clip-On Earrings
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W 0.67 in D 0.36 in L 1.58 in
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Emerald Platinum Clip-On Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
These magnificent Tiffany & Co. clip-on earrings are crafted in platinum and set 6 emeralds of an
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1990s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Estate 18K Emerald Diamond Scroll Huggie Clip Earrings 6.10cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A unique pair of handmade earrings done in 18K yellow gold and set with approximately 1.60cttw in G
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Emerald diamond 18 k gold clip earrings
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
18 k yellow gold 2,88 ct emerald 0,49 ct diamond clip earrings foldable with pin 10,7 gram 19 x 10
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21st Century and Contemporary European Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Emerald diamond 18 k gold clip earrings
Emerald diamond 18 k gold clip earrings
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W 1.19 in L 0.75 in
Vintage Turbo Shell Emerald Gold Earring Mother of Pearl Clip on Earring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turbo Shell Emerald Cabochon Gold Earring Mother of Pearl clip on earring This exquisite
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Early 2000s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Platinum Ladies Clip-On Earrings with Natural Colombian Emeralds
Located in Braintree, GB
Platinum ladies clip-on earrings with natural Colombian emeralds, main stones on earrings weighing
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

Lucite with emerald set clip-on earrings
Located in New York, NY
These simple yet elegant clip-on earrings are in lucite with an faux emerald setting with a gold
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Clip-on Earrings

Majestic Emerald diamond earring (clip) in 18k white gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Indulge in the breathtaking beauty of this pair of exquisite earrings, meticulously crafted with
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Cut Black Onyx Clip Earring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Earrings
Located in New York, NY
11 X 14 Emerald Cut Black Onyx Clip Earring In 18 Karat Yellow Gold , Earrings Black Onyx perfect
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Early 2000s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

RUCHI Pink Sapphire and Emerald Rose Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Rose Gold Pink Sapphire: 7.74ct total weight. Emerald: 1.92ct total weight.
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Clip-On Earrings with Diamonds Pave and Emeralds by Antonini
By Antonini
Located in Palermo, IT
Clip on earrings in 18 kt white and yellow gold 18kt with diamonds 1,50 ct and emeralds by
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1990s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vivid Emeralds Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Clip-on Earrings
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary cocktail Mesopotamia clip-on earrings with natural vivid emeralds, belong to Tea
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Beryl, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Contemporary Clip-on Earrings in Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These modern-style clip-on earrings are made of 18-karat yellow gold with detachable natural
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Cocktail Clip-on Earrings with Natural Vivid Emeralds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary cocktail Mesopotamia clip-on earrings with natural vivid emeralds, belong to Tea
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Beryl, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Clip-On Earrings 5ct Emeralds & 4.5ct Baguette Diamonds, Estate Sultan Oman
Located in Antwerp, BE
Amazing Clip - On Earrings set with 5 Ct Emeralds & 4.5ct Baguette Cut Diamonds, Estate His Majesy
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20th Century European Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Fraleoni 18 Kt. White Gold Diamonds Emeralds Clip-on earrings
By FRALEONI
Located in Rome, IT
taglio ovale: ct. 14.00 Smeraldi taglio rotondo: ct. 2.00 Peso: gr. 12.60 Perno e clip. Lunghezza: cm
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2010s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Charles Krypell 18KT Gold, Baguette Diamond Emerald & Sapphire Knot Clip Earring
By Charles Krypell
Located in New York, NY
sapphires, which come together in a beautiful knot design. Clip on earrings. Blue Sapphires: 3.10Ct
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1990s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold

Eighteen Karat White Gold Contemporary Clip-On Earrings with Natural Emeralds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These 18 karat white gold contemporary clip-on earrings are encrusted with 6 round diamonds and
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Go...

Clip-On Earrings Brazil Emeralds 4.87 Carats 18 Carat White Gold Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Clip-on earrings in 18-carat white gold holding a 2.42-carat and 2.45-carat prong-set emerald in
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Early 2000s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White 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
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2010s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Charle Krypell, 1.90 Carat Diamond, Gold and Emerald Clip-On Earrings
By Charles Krypell
Located in New York, NY
18 kt., 48 baguette diamonds ap. 1.90 cts., rectangular-cut emeralds, signed Krypell, one post
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Emerald Modern Style Clip-on Earrings in Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These modern-style clip-on earrings are made of 14-karat yellow gold with detachable natural
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Floral Clip-on Earrings with Emeralds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Hortensia clip-on earrings are in 18 karat yellow gold with round natural
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Emerald Cut Aquamarine and Diamond White Gold Clip-On Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
comfortable and secure clip-on backs, allowing wear on all types of ears. These earrings are in good estate
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Modern Style Clip-on Earrings in Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
amethysts, which you can also order separately in the future. The piece can be ordered as clip-on earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Clip-On Earrings with Natural Emeralds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary clip-on earrings, named after Mesopotamia, feature natural emeralds (3.5 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Beryl, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Contemporary Cocktail Clip-On Earrings in Eighteen Karat White Gold
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These modern-style clip-on earrings are made of 18-karat white gold with detachable natural
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Emerald Modern Style Clip-on Earrings in White Gold with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These modern-style clip-on earrings are made of 14-karat white gold with detachable natural
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Eighteen Karat White Gold Contemporary Clip-On Earrings with Natural Emeralds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary clip-on earrings, named after Mesopotamia, feature natural emeralds (3.46 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, ...

RUCHI Emerald Cabochon & Diamond White Gold Flower Clip-On Stud Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Emerald : 11.17 ct total weight. Diamond : 1.55 ct total weight. All diamonds are G
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Modern Style Clip-on Earrings with Natural Emeralds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These 18 karat rose gold contemporary clip-on earrings are encrusted with 6 round diamonds and
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Beryl, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold...

Luxurious Gold Clip-On Earrings With Diamonds, Emerald and Cabochon Sapphire
Located in Antwerp, BE
Luxurious Gold Earrings With Diamonds, Emerald & Cabochon Sapphire, Can be purchased with a
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20th Century Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Modern Style Clip-on Earrings in Yellow Gold with Natural Emeralds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These modern-style 18-karat yellow gold cocktail clip-on earrings are encrusted with 10 round
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Beryl, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold...

Vintage Emeralds, Set in a Modern Classic 18 Karat Gold French Clip Earrings
Located in New York, NY
French Clip Earrings, set with 22 mixed shaped, faceted, vintage emeralds, in a modern classic 18k
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

Peony Clip-On Earrings with Diamonds and Emeralds in Yellow Gold
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary Peony Petal clip-on earrings are in 18 karat yellow gold with 62 round natural
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Go...

Eighteen Karat White Gold Contemporary Clip-on Earrings with Natural Emeralds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary 18 karat white gold clip-on earrings are encrusted with 10 round diamonds and
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Chrome Tourmaline, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White G...

FRED PARIS 18k Yellow Gold & Emerald Clip On Hoop Earrings Circa 1980s Vintage
By Fred Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fred Paris 18k Yellow Gold & Emerald Hoop Earrings Clip On Circa 1980s Vintage Here is your chance
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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

De Saedeleer 18kt Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings with Diamond, Emerald, Pearl
Located in Antwerp, BE
Unique hand crafted by the artist Jean Pierre De Saedeleer 18kt Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings with
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Mid-20th Century Diamond Emerald 18 Karat White Gold Clip-on Earrings
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These elegant clip-on earrings were made out of 18 karat white gold in 1950 ca. The mixed cut
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Mid-20th Century Post-War Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald & Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Cut Emerald & Diamond Earrings 18k gold earrings each set with a central emerald cut
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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Mouawad Signed Vivid Green Emeralds & Diamond Halo 18k Gold Clip on Earrings
By Mouawad
Located in Miami, FL
GRS-certified 17.3 carat total cabochon cut Zambian emerald and diamond clip-on earrings. Featuring
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2010s Zambian Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Eighteen Karat Gold Modern Style Clip-on Earrings with Diamonds and Emeralds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These clip-on contemporary earrings are made of 18-karat yellow gold and are adorned with six round
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Contemporary Clip-on Earrings with Diamonds and Emeralds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These clip-on contemporary earrings are made of 18-karat rose gold and are adorned with six round
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

10.14tcw 14K Oval Cabochon Cut Emerald & Diamond Accent Vintage Clip On Earrings
Located in Jupiter, FL
An exquisite pair of emerald cabochon and diamond clip-on earrings. Two large, natural cabochon-cut
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2010s Zambian Edwardian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Clip-on Earrings with Natural Vivid Emeralds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary cocktail Mesopotamia clip-on earrings with natural vivid emeralds, belong to Tea
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Beryl, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire Cocktail Clip-On Earrings, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Cocktail Earrings with Diamonds, two Rubies, One Emerald, Two Sapphires each made in 18
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20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

David Webb Platinum, 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise Emerald And Diamond Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Step into a world of vibrant opulence with these magnificent David Webb 18k yellow gold clip
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20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1970 Carved Emerald Diamonds Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
An impressive pair of carved emeralds (90 cts) and diamonds (3cts) ear-clipsk, circa 1970.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald

14 Karat White Gold Emerald Modern Style Clip-On Earrings with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These modern style clip-on earrings are made of 14 karat white gold with detachable natural
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Boucheron Kaa Snake Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Clip-On White Gold Earrings
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
On Cocktail Snake Earrings Metal: White Gold Metal Purity: 18k Stones: Diamonds ; Emeralds Diamond
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Early 2000s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Modern Style Clip-On Sculptural Earrings in 18 Karat Rose Gold with Emeralds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These modern style 18 karat rose gold cocktail sculptural clip-on earrings are encrusted with 10
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Beryl, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold...

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Emerald Clip Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of emerald clip earrings for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 735 vintage editions and 243 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of emerald clip earrings made by Contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by David Webb, Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but Emerald versions, from our inventory of 597, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for emerald cut emerald clip earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and oval cut alternatives. When shopping our range of emerald clip earrings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Emerald Clip Earrings?

Prices for emerald clip earrings start at $1 and top out at $550,000 with these earrings, on average, selling for $8,414.

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 Emerald Clip Earrings
  • An ear clip is a type of mechanism of attaching earrings to your ear. These are typically omega-backs but without posts. Ear clips are perfect for women who do not have pierced ears.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Clip-on earrings may hurt your ears due to the tension that the backings apply on the lobes. If your earrings have adjustable backs, try fastening them less tightly to reduce discomfort. You can also purchase cushions that stick onto the backings to help ease pressure. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    No, clip-on earrings don't pierce your ears. Instead of slipping through a piercing, a clip-on earring attaches to the surface of your earlobe with a fastener. Depending on the design of the earrings, the fastener may be a hinged clip, a screw, a tension bar or even a magnet. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Earring clips are simply called clip-on earrings or clip-ons. The first clip-on earrings were produced during the late 19th century and featured screw-back fasteners. In the 1930s, hinged clips first appeared on clip-ons, making the earrings easier to wear. As a result, clip-on earrings grew in popularity and were a major trend by the 1950s. Shop a large selection of clip-on earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Sometimes, people call clip-on earrings just clip-ons. Clip-on earrings also have names that describe their type. For example, hinged clip-on earrings feature a swinging clip fastener, while paddle backs have an adjustable tension bar for added security. Screw-back clips-ons must be turned to fasten. There are also slinging spring and magnetic styles. Explore a variety of clip-on earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    A clip post earring is an earring that features a backing called a French clip. It is a hinged, open wire that slides down over the post and rests against the back of the earlobe. Due to their backings, clip post earrings are less likely to rotate or shift during wear. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of French clip earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    A butterfly clip is a type of earring backing. It is a metal disc that rests on two loops that help stabilize and secure it. To use a butterfly clip, you simply slide it onto the round post attached to an earring. Explore a large collection of earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    Clip-on earrings are better for some people owing to a few reasons. For starters, the earrings are undoubtedly better for you if you’d prefer not to have your ears pierced. Some people also feel that clip-ons are easier to get on and take off. In addition, those who love antique and vintage earrings will generally find that older pieces have clip closures rather than posts. (In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s.) On 1stDibs, find a large collection of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    Yes, clip-on earrings are a thing. They are earrings that feature backings that allow them to be worn on the ear, so it is possible to show off a pair without having ear piercings. Instead of slipping through a hole in the ear, clip-ons may be secured by a tension bar, a hinged clasp, a screw or even magnets. Explore a wide range of clip-on earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    French clip earrings are a type of earring with a specific backing. The design is typically characterized by an open wire clip with a hinge that swings shut to fit over the post and rest against the back of the earlobe. A benefit of the French clip is that it helps to keep earrings from bending or shifting during wear. Explore a large selection of French clip earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, clip-on earrings can stay on, provided they are in good condition. Over time, the clips on the earrings may loosen and no longer stay securely in place. Also, it's important to tighten the earrings properly to help them stay on. If you're concerned about slippage, look for clip-ons that have non-slip, padded clips. On 1stDibs, find a variety of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    Clip-on earrings were popular during the 1950s and ’60s because many women didn't have their ears pierced but still wanted to wear earrings. During the 1930s, jewelry makers introduced new hinged closures for clip-ons that made the earrings easier to wear. As a result, more women found clip-on earrings to be appealing. Plus, the emergence of the middle class following World War II meant more women had expendable income to spend on luxuries like jewelry. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    How clip-on earrings stay on comes down to their hardware. Every pair of clip-on earrings has a closure or clasp that helps to secure them in place. However, the designs vary. Options include screws, hinges, paddle backs, sliding springs and even magnets. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    Yes, many people feel that clip-on earrings are good. Clip-ons make it possible for those who don't have piercings to wear earrings every day or for special occasions. Plus, some people find clip-on earrings easier to put on and take off because they don't have to be slipped through the ear. Many antique and vintage earrings are clip-ons, so individuals who collect pieces like Victorian, Edwardian or Art Deco earrings may own several pairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Yes, you can use clip-on earrings on pierced ears. The different kinds of clasps featured on clip-ons will still secure them to your earlobes if you have a piercing. However, wearing clip-ons exclusively could cause your piercings to gradually close up over time. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    Whether invisible clip-ons are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, the clear backings that define invisible clip-ons are a form of soft, flexible resin. As a result, some people prefer how they feel against the ear compared to other clip-on earrings. Another advantage of invisible clip-ons is that the backing is difficult to see, creating the illusion that a person is wearing pierced earrings. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Whether clip-on earrings are better than piercings is a matter of personal opinion. People who don't wear earrings regularly may prefer clip-ons because they won't have to worry about piercings closing. Others may find that pierced earrings are more comfortable. Explore a large assortment of earrings from some of the world's top dealers 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 ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    To get clip-on earrings to stay on, first ensure that they're in good condition. If the fasteners are loose, take them to an expert jewelry repairer to have them tightened. Many types of clip-on earrings need to be adjusted for tightness once in place. You may need to push on a tensioner or twist a screw to tighten them. You may also want to consider adding non-slip grips to the clips for added security. Explore a collection of clip-on earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    No, clip-on earrings don't need piercings. In fact, a big part of the appeal of clip-on earrings is that they allow anyone to dress up their ears with jewelry, even if they haven't had their lobes pierced. Clip-ons are available with many styles of fasteners, including screw backs, clear invisible backs, cuffs, sliding springs and even magnets. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of clip-on earrings.