18K Antique Earrings
19th Century 18K Antique Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau 18K Antique Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
17th Century Modern 18K Antique Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
17th Century Modern 18K Antique Earrings
Yellow Gold
17th Century Modern 18K Antique Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
19th Century 18K Antique Earrings
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s European Belle Époque 18K Antique Earrings
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian 18K Antique Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century 18K Antique Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman 18K Antique Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Neoclassical 18K Antique Earrings
18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival 18K Antique Earrings
18k Gold
19th Century Victorian 18K Antique Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian 18K Antique Earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century 18K Antique Earrings
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian 18K Antique Earrings
Garnet, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Neoclassical 18K Antique Earrings
18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Neoclassical 18K Antique Earrings
18k Gold
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque 18K Antique Earrings
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek 18K Antique Earrings
18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek 18K Antique Earrings
18k Gold
Early 1900s European Retro 18K Antique Earrings
18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Contemporary 18K Antique Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
1850s Swedish Arts and Crafts 18K Antique Earrings
18k Gold
1870s Swedish Renaissance Revival 18K Antique Earrings
18k Gold
1860s Swedish Arts and Crafts 18K Antique Earrings
18k Gold
Mid-19th Century Early Victorian 18K Antique Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1920s Art Deco 18K Antique Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold
19th Century Italian Contemporary 18K Antique Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century European Early Victorian 18K Antique Earrings
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Neoclassical 18K Antique Earrings
18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Neoclassical 18K Antique Earrings
18k Gold
Early 20th Century 18K Antique Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Victorian 18K Antique Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian 18K Antique Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival 18K Antique Earrings
18k Gold, Enamel
1870s American Victorian 18K Antique Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Gold, 22k Gold
19th Century English 18K Antique Earrings
18k Gold
1870s European Etruscan Revival 18K Antique Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 1900s 18K Antique Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1920s Swedish Art Nouveau 18K Antique Earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine 18K Antique Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Thai Modern 18K Antique Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco 18K Antique Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Edwardian 18K Antique Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1880s Swiss Contemporary 18K Antique Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1850s Swedish Arts and Crafts 18K Antique Earrings
18k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian 18K Antique Earrings
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival 18K Antique Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century French Victorian 18K Antique Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco 18K Antique Earrings
18k Gold
1890s 18K Antique Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1910s Edwardian 18K Antique Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
19th Century French Victorian 18K Antique Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian 18K Antique Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian 18K Antique Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s 18K Antique Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco 18K Antique Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1870s Italian Etruscan Revival 18K Antique Earrings
18k Gold
Early 1900s 18K Antique Earrings
18k Gold
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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.
- Is 18K gold good for earrings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023Yes, 18-karat gold can be good for earrings. Because it is an alloy, 18-karat gold is more durable and scratch-resistant than pure 24-karat gold. You can find 18-karat gold in rich warm yellow, cooler white with warm undertones and light pink rose. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of gold earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between 14K and 18K white gold stud earrings comes down to the content of the precious metal alloy. Stud earrings made of 14-karat white gold are 58.3% gold and 41.7% base metal, while 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. As a result, 14-karat white gold tends to be stronger and more resistant to scratching, and 18-karat gold will have a more noticeable warm-glowing yellow tinge. On 1stDibs, shop a range of white gold stud earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023Whether a wedding band should be 14K or 18K depends on your personal preferences. Because it contains more pure gold, 18-karat gold will usually show off a richer color and be less likely to fade over time. On the other hand, 14-karat gold is less prone to scratching and damage because it has more alloy metals. Explore a large collection of gold wedding bands on 1stDibs.
- What does 14K earrings mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023The term "14K earrings" means a pair of earrings that feature 14-karat white, yellow or rose gold. To be labeled 14-karat, a gold alloy must consist of 14 parts gold and 10 parts base metal. This means that 58.3% of the alloy is gold, and 41.7% consists of other metals. Find a wide range of gold earrings on 1stDibs.
- Is 14K gold good for earrings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, 14k gold can be good for earrings. The precious metal is rich in color, making it an appealing choice for jewelry. It is also durable and reasonably priced compared to 18-karat gold. The biggest downside to 14-karat gold earrings is that they contain a larger percentage of base metals than 18-karat and may be more likely to cause sensitivity reactions in some people as a result. Explore a large selection of gold earrings on 1stDibs.
- Are 14K gold earrings good?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023Yes, 14-karat gold earrings can be good. One of the biggest benefits of 14-karat gold is that the base metal content provides added strength, helping earrings resist scratching and damage. The downside to 14-karat gold is that its color often isn't as rich as purer alloys like 18- and 22-karat gold. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of gold earrings.
- Is 14K gold okay for earrings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Yes, 14K gold is okay for earrings. In fact, many people opt for earrings crafted out of 14-karat gold. This type of gold is 53.8% pure gold and 41.7% alloy. The high content of base metals makes 14-karat gold strong enough to resist scratches, so earrings made from the precious metal can hold up to the effects of daily wear. Shop a diverse assortment of 14-karat gold earrings on 1stDibs.
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