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Antique German boxed Earrings 0.9ctw Diamonds solid 16K Gold Silver / 5.12gr
Located in SE
Solid Gold. Each earring is 17 mm long including the hooks. Cross-haired florets cast in Silver: Ø 13mm
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
Hakimoto 18 K Sapphire Natural Color Pink 16-13 mm Baroque Pearl Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto 18 K Sapphire Natural Color Pink 16-13 mm Baroque Pearl Earrings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
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W 0.52 in L 0.6 in
Dalben Rose Cut Diamond Gold Earrings
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design Diamonds pendant earrings mounted in 18 k white gold
with 16 rose cut white diamonds
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Carved Emerald Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage carved Emerald Diamond yellow gold drop earrings, circa 1970s.
Vintage Carved Emerald
Category
Vintage 1970s Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Sapphire stud earrings in 14 k gold.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Sapphire stud earrings in 14 k gold.
Vintage sapphire earrings. Oriental earrings studs. Natural
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
18 Karat Pink Gold Heliconia Dangle Earrings
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
Earrings, From the Ocean Series, Summer or Winter wherever you go in these Seasons. 1 3/16 x 7/8 ths inch
Category
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Rare Customize Tsavorite Diamond White Gold Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings White Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Available)
Diamond 2-Round 57-0,06-4/6A
Diamond 16-Round 57
Category
2010s Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Pearl and Diamond Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Pearl and Diamond Earrings-
These elegant earrings each feature one white
Category
20th Century Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold Diamond Sapphire Starry Night Earrings
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
earrings!
18K Gold Earrings 202010202220101
Gold 18 K,Weight 4.17 g,
12 Diamond 0,06 ct
16 Sapphire 0,174
Category
2010s Russian Contemporary More Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Morganite and Diamond Cluster Earring in Rose Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
A perfect pair of pink and sparkly cluster earrings. These beautifully romantic earrings each hold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Edwardian Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Morganite, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat White/Yellow Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White/Yellow Gold and Diamond Hoop Earrings-
These hinged hoop earrings feature ten round
Category
20th Century Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Impressive Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Stud Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings White Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Available)
Diamond 16-RND-0,112-F/VVS1A
Diamond 40-RND-0,2
Category
2010s Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Huggie Earrings #15577
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Huggie Earrings-
These lovely hinged huggie earrings each
Category
20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Impressive Fancy Pink Sapphire Tsavorite White Gold Stud Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings White Gold 14 K (Marching Ring Available)
Pink Sapphire 16-0,12ct
Tsavorite 2-0,5ct
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stud Earrings
Materials
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pair of Antique Pearl and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Antique Pearl and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Earrings. Featuring two button pearls
Category
Vintage 1910s Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Diamond White Gold Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings White Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Available)
Diamond 28-Round 57-0,39-4/7A
Diamond 16-Round
Category
2010s Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
10K Two-Tone Gold 1/2 Carat Diamond Hoop Earring
Located in New York, NY
Brilliant diamonds set in 10 karat two-tone gold add sparkle to this pair of elegant hoop earrings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 10k Gold
Vintage Mid Century Modern Coral and Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Vintage Red Coral and Diamond Gold Drop French Clip Earrings
Category
Mid-20th Century Modernist Drop Earrings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Gold
Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Earrings, Waltzing Brilliance Technology
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
wedding.
Gold 18 K,Weight 6.08 g,
50 Diamond 1.95 ct
16 Ruby 0.1 ct
Category
2010s Russian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Impressive Blue Sapphire Diamond Amethyst Pink Sapphire Yellow Gold Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings Yellow Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Available)
Diamond 2-RND-0,01-G/VS2A
Sapphire 16-0,44ct
Category
2010s Stud Earrings
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yel...
Ukrainian Collection Heritage Citrine Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Diamond Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings Yellow 18 K Gold (Matching Ring Available)
Weight 9,32 gramm
Diamond 16-Round-0.31ct-3
Category
2010s Dangle Earrings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver Brilliant Round Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
You will fall in love with these unique hoop earrings. A must have for any serious jewelry
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
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H 0.99 in W 0.16 in L 0.99 in
Impressive Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Emerald Gold Drop Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings Gold 18 K
Diamond 34-Round 57-1,73-4/6A
Diamond 42-Round 57-0,8-4/5A
Diamond 2-Round 57
Category
2010s Drop Earrings
Materials
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Modern Precious Pearl Diamond Fabulous Yellow Gold 18 Karat Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings Yellow Gold 18 K (Matching Necklace Available)
Diamond 4-RND-0,18-G/VS2A
Diamond 12-RND
Category
2010s Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
White Unique Cut Pure Diamond Impressive White Gold Drop Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings Gold 14 K
Diamond 2-Round 57-0,13-3/5A
Diamond 10-Round 57-0,2-4/5A
Diamond 2-Round57
Category
2010s Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Modern Geometric Precious Blue Topaz White Diamond White Gold Stud Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings White Gold 14 K (Matching Necklace Available)
Diamond 16-RND17-0,05-4/6A
Topaz 6-0,44 (2
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stud Earrings
Materials
Topaz, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Stud Earrings - 14k Bypass Swirl Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
Stone Information
Tahitian Pearls
Size: 10.9mm
Natural Diamonds
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique Ruby Pink Sapphire Diamond White Gold Alatyr Star Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings White Gold 14 K (Matching Necklace and Ring Available)
Diamond 2-Round 57-0,06-4/6A
Category
2010s Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Victorian Grape Earrings Pendant Suite 14k Gold Black Onyx Etruscan Revival 1870
Located in New York, NY
GORGEOUS 14-16K GOLD IN A BRAIDED ETRUSCAN MOTIF. THE SUITE OF EARRINGS AND PENDANT/BROOCH DATE TO THE
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.75 in L 1.25 in
Vintage Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Gold Diamond Turquoise Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Turquoise buttons 10 mm by 2 elements in 14 K white gold and 16 small round brilliant cut diamonds
In 1978
Category
Early 2000s Chinese Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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W 1.78 in L 2.56 in
Gianni Lazzaro Green and Cherry Tourmaline 18K Gold Diamond Earrings for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings White Gold 18 K Gianni Lazzaro
Diamonds 18-0,71 ct HSI
Tourmaline 16- 49,45 ct
With a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Rare Ruby and Diamond Designer Drop Investment Rose Gold Level Back Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings 14 K ROSE GOLD (Matching Necklace Available)
Weight 13,44
Diamond 22-ROUND-0,15ct-VVS1
Category
2010s Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Natural Amethyst Round Carved Buttons Ruby Cabs 14k Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple chic earrings composed of 2 Natural Amethyst Carved Buttons of 16 mm in diameter with a
Category
2010s Thai Artisan Hoop Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.63 in L 1.38 in
Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond J-Hoop Earrings - 14k Pear 2.20ctw Leaves Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
Stone Information
Genuine Emeralds
Treatment: Oiling
Carat(s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy Light Purple Amethyst White Diamond White Gold Dangle Lever-Back Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings White Gold 14 K
Diamond 42-RND 57-0,21-4/7A
Diamond 16-RND 57-0,05-4/7A
Amethyst 2
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Gold Diamond Blue Sapphire Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
elements in 14 K white gold and 16 small round brilliant cut diamonds
In 1978 our workshop started in
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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W 1.26 in L 2.76 in
Vintage Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Gold Diamond Blue Sapphire Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Oval cabs measuring 8x10 mm by 2 elements in 14 K white gold and 16 small round brilliant cut
Category
Early 2000s Chinese Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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W 1.58 in L 2.56 in
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 'C' Scroll Earrings, Signed, U.S, Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
Vintage 14 K yellow gold earrings - three dimensional 'C' scroll shape - post backs for pierced
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Stud Earrings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.75 in D 0.07 in L 0.88 in
Vintage Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Gold Diamond Blue Sapphire Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphires with a small diamond in the middle by 2 elements in 14 K white gold and 16 small round
Category
1990s Chinese Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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W 1.89 in L 2.56 in
White Gold Diamond J-Hoop Earrings -14k Round 1.60ctw Stripe Channel Set Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold
Stone Information
Natural Diamonds
Carat(s): 1.60ctw
Cut: Round
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Feminine Pink Tourmaline Pink Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat Gold Drop Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
18 K White Gold Earrings
Diamond 16-Round 57-0,25-3/5A
Diamond 8-Round 57-0,07-3/5A
Diamond 2
Category
2010s Drop Earrings
Materials
Opal, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold
Fashion Purple Amethyst White Diamond White Gold 18k Drop Lever Back Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings White Gold 18 K (Matching Necklace and Ring Available)
Diamond 8-Round 57-0,1-4/5A
Diamond
Category
2010s Drop Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Gold Diamond Blue Sapphires Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
small diamond in the middle by 2 elements in 14 K white gold and 16 small round brilliant cut diamonds
Category
1990s Chinese Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
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W 0.6 in L 3.15 in
Rare Customize Tsavorite Diamond White Gold Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings White Gold 14 K (Availible also with Pink Sapphire / Black Diamond / Blue Sapphire
Category
2010s Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
Princess Cut Diamond 2.31 Carat 14 Karat Gold Earring and Pendant Jewelry Set
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
16" 14k White Gold Box Chain
Total Mass of Necklace = 4.6 grams
Earrings
14k White Gold Stud Post
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Rare Customize Black Diamond White Gold Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings White Gold 14 K (Availible also with Pink Sapphire / Blue Sapphire / Tsavorite)
Diamond 2
Category
2010s Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold
Flat Round Fresh Water Pearls Emerald Cab 14 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple chic earrings composed of 2 Flat Round Fresh Water Pearls of 16 mm in diameter with a small
Category
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.63 in L 1.26 in
White Gold Diamond Stud Earrings, 14 Karat Round Brilliant Cut .81 Carat Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold
Stone Information:
Natural Diamonds
Total Carats: .81ctw
Cut: Round
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Cabs White 14k Gold Diamonds Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
in 14 K white gold and 16 small round brilliant cut diamonds
In 1978 our workshop started in Italy to
Category
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
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W 1.11 in L 2.17 in
Vintage Hand Painted Mother of Pearl 14k Gold Diamonds Ruby Cabs Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
small diamond in the middle by 2 elements in 14 K white gold and 16 small round brilliant cut diamonds
Category
1990s Chinese Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
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W 1.38 in L 3.35 in
Elegant Classic Combination Amethyst Diamond Pink Gold Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings Pink Gold 14 K
Diamond 16-RND17-0,05-4/6A
Amethyst 2-RND-0,62 3/2
Weight 2.07 grams
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
3.03 Carat Pear Shaped Amethyst Diamond Yellow White Gold Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Amethyst and diamond Twisted wire clip post earrings. 2 k bright pear shaped purple amethyst
Category
Mid-20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Precious Blue Sapphire White Diamond White Gold Drop Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings White Gold 14 K
Diamond 24-Round 57-0,61-4/7A
Diamond 52-Round 57-0,46-4/7A
Sapphire Blue
Category
2010s Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Fashion Amethyst Diamond Yellow Gold 18 Karat Drop Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings Yellow Gold 18 K (Matching Necklace and Ring Available)
Diamond 8-Round 57-0,1-5/5A
Category
2010s Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Every Day Black White Diamond White 14k Gold Earrings for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings White Gold 14 K (Matching Rind Available)
Diamond 16-0,25 ct
Diamond 16-0,24 ct
Diamond
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Green Moldavite Diamonds White Gold Lever Back Earrings for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings White Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Available)
Diamond 48-RND57-0,38-4/4A
Diamond 16-RND57-0,19
Category
2010s Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Ballerina Style Natural Emeralds and Diamonds Drop Earrings
By Be Jolie
Located in New York, NY
Total Weight E-G VS
18 K white gold
Earring Posts-
34 Diamonds, round brilliant cut
0.17 Carat total
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
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H 0.18 in Dm 0.5 in L 0.5 in
Ballerina Style Natural Emeralds and Diamonds Drop Earrings
By Be Jolie
Located in New York, NY
Total Weight E-G VS
18 K white gold
Earring Posts-
34 Diamonds, round brilliant cut
0.17 Carat total
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
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H 0.18 in Dm 0.5 in L 0.5 in
5.55 Carat Diamonds Feather Dangle Pendent and Earring Set
By Be Jolie
Located in New York, NY
1.60 Centimeters (0.62 Inches)
Necklace Details:
14 K Italian white Gold Rolo chain
16 inches length
Category
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Topaz Blue Sapphire Diamond Designer Three-Stone Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings 14 K Yellow Gold
Weight 8,20 grams
Diamond 133-Round-0.66 ct 4/5A
Topaz 8-Round 0,57 ct
Category
2010s Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold
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16k Gold Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs
Find an expansive variety of 16k gold earrings available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. Find a collection of 40 vintage versions or 198 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Pieces in our collection of 16k gold earrings made by Contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular. LB Exclusive, Rossella Ugolini and Ella Gafter each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 184 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for round cut 16k gold earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and cabochon alternatives. When shopping our range of 16k gold earrings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.
How Much are 16k Gold Earrings?
Prices for 16k gold earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $98 and can go as high as $948,000, while 16k gold earrings, on average, fetch $4,200.
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 16k Gold Earrings
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- What is 14K gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024The term 14K gold, or 14-karat gold, refers to a type of gold alloy. The term alloy means a metal made of two or more base metals. In the case of 14-karat gold, 58.5% of the content is pure gold, and the remaining 41.5% is alloy metal. Due to the strength of the metal, many jewelry makers use 14-karat gold in their pieces. Find a wide variety of 14-karat gold jewelry 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.
- Which gold is best for earrings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023Which gold is best for earrings depends on your personal preferences. In terms of color, yellow gold will bring a warm glow to earrings, while white gold provides a sleek, cool appearance. Rose gold adds a touch of pinkish color that many people love. Alloy types have their own benefits as well. Generally, 18-karat gold will show off a richer color, while 14-karat gold tends to be stronger and more scratch-resistant because it contains more base metal. Generally, artisans don't often use pure 24-karat gold for earrings because the metal is malleable and more prone to wear and tear as a result. Shop a large selection of gold earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between 10K and 14K gold is how much of the metal's content is pure gold versus alloy metal. 14K gold is 58.3% pure gold and 41.7% alloy, while 10K gold is 41.7% pure gold and 58.3% alloy. Due to the increased amount of alloy metal, 10K gold tends to be stronger than 14K. On the other hand, the increased gold content of 14K gives the metal a richer color and a generally higher value. Explore a large collection of gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Is 12K gold real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Yes, 12K gold is real, but that doesn't mean that the material is pure gold. 12K gold is actually an alloy that is 50% pure gold and 50% other metals. The resulting alloy is highly durable and resistant to scratching and fading. Its hardness makes it difficult to shape into rings, so most 12K gold jewelry consists of necklaces and earrings. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of gold jewelry.
- Is 10k gold good?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, 10k gold is good. Its strongest selling point is its durability. Because it consists primarily of alloy metals, 10-karat gold is highly resistant to wear and tear. However, its value is less than alloys that contain more pure gold, like 14-karat and 18-karat varieties. Its color also typically isn't as rich as alternatives that feature more pure gold. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of gold jewelry.
- What do gold hoop earrings mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023What gold hoop earrings mean is a matter of personal interpretation. In ancient Greece and Rome, gold hoops were a symbol of wealth and power. They were also a status symbol in ancient Egypt, where the warm color of the metal and the circular shape represented the sun god Ra. Today, many people don't assign any symbolic meaning to the earrings and instead wear gold hoops because they like their appearance. On 1stDibs, find a selection of gold hoop earrings.
- Are white gold earrings good?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, white gold earrings can be good options. Many people love the cool, sleek appearance of the metal, and the color of white gold can coordinate with other jewelry made of platinum and sterling silver, making it highly versatile. Plus, white gold offers the durability of gold metal, particularly if you opt for a strong alloy like 14- or 18-karat gold. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of white gold earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023Whether you can sleep with gold hoop earrings on largely depends on personal preference and the size of the earrings. Smaller huggies and sleeper-style hoops may not get in the way of sleep. However, larger styles are more likely to get caught on your pillow, bedding, hair or clothing during the night. Generally, it's a good idea to remove your earrings before going to bed. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of hoop earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023The highest-quality gold earrings are a matter of personal preference. Generally, pure, 24-karat gold isn't the best choice for earrings because it is malleable and can scratch easily. Earrings made of 22-karat gold are slightly more durable, but most experts recommend choosing 14- or 18-karat gold, which are better at holding up to the effects of regular wear. Generally, 18-karat gold will have a richer color, but 14-karat gold tends to be the most scratch- and damage-resistant option. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of gold earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Because gold is too delicate a metal for everyday wear, it is mixed with other alloys. The best mixtures of gold for earrings are 14K and 18K for everyday jewelry.
- Are Chanel earrings real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021All of Chanel's fine jewelry is made with 18K Gold (both yellow and white) and platinum and all of the diamonds used have very high clarity and color with a perfect set, resulting in some of the highest quality jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023Yes, you can wear pearls with gold earrings. One trick to achieving a balanced look is to consider scale. Choose simple gold studs or hoops to accompany a multi-strand pearl statement necklace, or pair a simple single strand of pearls with dramatic gold dangle or chandelier earrings. Find a large assortment of pearl necklaces and gold earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023You can wear almost anything with gold hoop earrings. Use gold hoops to coordinate with your favorite casual tee-and-jeans combo or a tank top and shorts in the summer. They can add polish when worn with a casual sundress, office wear or a little black dress for evenings out. Find a large selection of gold hoop earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023To choose gold stud earrings, first consider what type of gold you prefer. Your options include yellow, white and rose gold. Next, determine what karat gold is right for you. Most earrings are 14-karat or 18-karat. Generally, 18-karat gold has a richer color due to its higher gold content, while 14-karat gold is stronger and more scratch-resistant because it contains more alloy metal. Once you've decided on a gold color and karat, you can compare the shape, size and other features of studs and select the ones that appeal most to you. Explore a large selection of gold stud earrings on 1stDibs.
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