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18k White Gold Natural Diamond Omega Back Earrings
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
These 18k white gold diamond square-shaped earrings would are a refined and elegant piece of
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21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pink Topaz & Diamond 18k White Gold Earrings Omega Back
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
ideal addition to any fine jewelry collection. Material: 18k white gold Gemstones: Diamond 0.96 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hueb 18k Rose Gold Flower Diamond Earrings Omega Back
By Hueb
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Hueb diamond earrings are renowned for their elegant design and exceptional craftsmanship. As a
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2010s South American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Henry Dunay Scalloped 18k Yellow Gold Doorknocker Omega Back Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Towson, MD
Presenting a striking pair of Henry Dunay scalloped doorknocker earrings crafted in rich 18k yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rudolph Friedmann Fleur-de-Lis Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Omega Back Earrings
Located in Towson, MD
One pair of 18k yellow gold Fleur-de-Lis earrings by Rudolph Friedmann featuring a delicate
Category

2010s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

20 Carats Diamond Earrings Pave' Omega Lever-Back 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
20.00 carats white Diamond Pave' earrings with Omega lever-back, made in 18k white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18k White Gold Tahitian South Sea Pearl Earrings with Omega Backs and Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Pre owned pair of 18K white gold Tahitian South Sea pearl earrings with 10 round faceted diamonds
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Estate Aletto & Co 18k Quilted Texture Diamond Huggie Earrings Omega Backs
By ALETTO
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A lovely pair of signed ALETTO & CO Huggies handmade in gorgeously textured 18K yellow gold and
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1990s Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18K FANCY Yellow White Pear Diamond Curved Huggie Omega Back Earrings 7.50cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An absolutely spectacular pair of dramatic earrings crafted in 18k white and yellow, gold and prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Estate Aquamarine & Diamond Omega Back Earrings
Located in Webster, NY
Pristine GIA Certified Aquamarine & Diamond omega back earrings made in Platinum & 18k white gold
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20th Century Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Estate 18K Diamond Paisley Huggie Omega Earrings 6.50cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An elegant pair of huggie earrings crafted in 18K yellow gold and prong set with approximately
Category

1990s Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Designer Earrings with Omega Clip Backing R3207
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Designer Earrings with Omega Clip Backing ♥ Each earring measures
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2010s American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Estate 18K Solid Gold Earrings Green & Blue Plique-à-Jour Pierced Omega 14.20Gr
Located in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL
This is an elegant and very classy pair of solid 18K yellow gold plique-a-jour stained glass
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage JOSE HESS Scalloped Wide Diamond Huggie Earrings Omega Backs 2.40ct G Vs
By Jose Hess
Located in Winter Springs, FL
omega backs. Dimensions/Weight: Earrings measure .90” tall by .50” wide and weigh 16.1dwt
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1990s Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Omega Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
the earrings’ vintage allure, making them a perfect statement piece. Crafted in platinum or white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

Gubelin 18-karat White Gold Diamond Omega Earrings
By Gubelin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These Gubelin earrings have timeless allure, meticulously crafted with diamonds and 18-karat white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Gold and Diamond Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
5.50 carats total. Crafted out of 18 karat yellow gold, with posts and omega clip backs, these
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K BORIS LEBEAU Green Enamel Ruby Diamond Spiked Omega Huggie Earrings
By Boris Lebeau
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A striking pair of earrings by Boris Lebeau. Hand crafted in 18K yellow gold, these earrings are
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

18K Gold and Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
approximately 9.00 carats total. Crafted out of 18 karat yellow gold, with omega clip backs, these beautifully
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18/14KT Baroque Pearl and Diamond Omega Earrings
Located in Lynchburg, VA
These beautiful earrings are set with an 18-karat gold fixture and secured by 14-karat gold omega
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18/14KT Baroque Pearl and Diamond Omega Earrings
18/14KT Baroque Pearl and Diamond Omega Earrings
H 1 in W 0.75 in D 0.5 in Dm 0.75 in L 1 in
Ruby Diamond earrings omega 18Kt white gold Wine color rubies 100% natural
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning ruby and diamonds earrings! The rubies are a desired wine color with a touch of pink hue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Ruby Byzantine Earrings
Located in Westport, CT
This original pair of 18K yellow gold Byzantine style earrings features an intricate design, set
Category

Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Contemporary 20th Century 1.10ct Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in MADRID, ES
Elegant contemporary earrings from the 20th century, crafted in 18k gold and featuring a stunning
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Estate 18K Gold Turquoise and Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
18K yellow gold earrings featuring oval turquoise stones accented by pavé round diamonds. There
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Late 20th Century Unknown Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Crescent Shaped Pavé Diamond Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Diamond Pavé Crescent Shaped Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold Beautiful Crescent shaped Diamond
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20th Century North American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Casato 18K Yellow Gold 0.73ct Diamond and Topaz Earrings
By Casato Gioielli
Located in Southampton, PA
are cast in 18K yellow gold and have a circular base with an omega clasp. A dome of faceted blue topaz
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21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18k White Gold Rhombus approx. 0.82ctw Square Diamond Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold Rhombus approx. 0.82ctw Square Diamond Earrings These stunning 0.82ctw Square
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Bellarri Multi Gemstone and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Bellarri
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
between white gold bars containing two round brilliant Diamonds in each. These earrings have a foldable
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Coral and Diamond Stud Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
cut Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold octagonal settings. The earrings are secured by posts with omega backs
Category

20th Century North American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Elizabeth Locke Coin Button Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in La Jolla, CA
in 18k Yellow Gold. The earrings are secured by posts with Omega backs. The earrings measure 1.20
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Late 20th Century North American Neoclassical Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Flower Cluster Earrings - 18k Gold, Blue Sapphires, Amethyst, Topaz
By Morphee
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
18k gold, the captivating shades of blue sapphires, and the sculpted flower buds in amethyst and blue
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2010s French Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Double Loop Open Oval 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A beautiful pair of earrings from the house of Tiffany & Co. They are well crafted from 18k yellow
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1990s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 1.08 carat Diamonds & 0.50 carat Emerald 18k Gold Earrings
Located in MADRID, ES
Striking contemporary design earrings crafted in 18k yellow gold, featuring a square-cut emerald at
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Rectangle Round & Baguette Diamond Cluster Earrings 2.92cttw 18k White Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
Metal Choice: 18K White Gold Diamond Cut: Round & Baguette Closure: Omega Clip On
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21st Century and Contemporary American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1995 Atlas 18k Yellow Gold and Diamonds Huggie Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Tiffany & Co. 1995 Atlas 18k Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Huggie Earrings Timeless yellow gold
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1990s Italian Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

La Nouvelle Bague 3.50 Carat Pave Diamond & 18K White Gold Earrings
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
. The Diamond are graded as F color, VS clarity. The earrings feature a post and omega back closure
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.50 carat Diamond and Angelskin Coral Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Angelskin Coral and Diamond Triangle Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold Coral and Diamond Earrings
Category

20th Century North American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co by Elsa Peretti 18k Yellow Gold Jumbo Bean Earrings, 17.5g
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Providence, RI
organic beauty and simplicity. Crafted from 18K yellow gold, the smooth, sculptural bean-shaped design
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Vintage 1970s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.78tcw Natural Sapphire Ruby with Latch Back Closure Diamond Earrings
Located in Jupiter, FL
Peruvian gold and secured with omega backs for added comfort and support, these earrings exude timeless
Category

2010s American Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

18k White Gold South Sea Pearl & Marquise Cut Natural Diamond Earrings
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
marquise shaped natural diamond. These earrings feature a secure omega back closure. Material: 18k White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

3.00 Carat Pave Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Clip/Post Earrings
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
white gold, set in an 18K yellow gold frame with a slight oval shape. There is a total of 58 Diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century American Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Star Sapphire Cabochon Earrings with Morganite and Amethyst, 18K Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
into elegant evening wear. They have 18k yellow gold posts with omega French clip backs for added
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Morganite, Star Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, 18k Gold, ...

18k White Gold Magnificent Tsavorite and Diamond Pave Set Cushion Earrings
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k white gold earrings. These magnificent earrings are a square button style, set with a square
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Fred Paris Diamond Button Cluster Earrings Set in 18k Yellow Gold
By Fred Paris
Located in London, GB
An elegant pair of pavé set diamond round button earrings set in 18k yellow gold, signed Fred Paris
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1990s French Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Amsterdam Sauer 18K Gold Pink Imperial Topaz Diamond Earrings Vintage Designer
By Estate Jewelry
Located in Brambleton, US
Amsterdam Sauer 18K Gold Pink Imperial Topaz Diamond Earrings Vintage Designer This is one of a
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20th Century Unknown Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Indicolite, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Yellow Gold, 18k...

Late 20th Century 0.60 carats Diamonds & 0.50 carats Sapphires 18k Gold Earring
Located in MADRID, ES
Sophisticated earrings with a contemporary design from the late 20th century, crafted in 18k yellow
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Large White South Sea Pearl and Diamond Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
capped at bottom with Baguette Diamonds set in 18k Yellow Gold. Earrings are secured by Omega backs with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

La Triumphe Pave Diamond Earrings with 4.0CTW of Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Naples, FL
La Triumphe Pave Diamond Earrings With 4.0 CTW Of Round Diamonds Set In 18K Yellow Gold. These
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21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Leaf Motif Diamond 18k Rose and Yellow Gold Earrings, circa 1940s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
craftsmanship. Crafted in a rich combination of 18K rose and yellow gold, the earrings feature a hand-textured
Category

20th Century Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Estate 18K White Gold Black White Diamond Pave Clover Floral Huggie Earrings 5ct
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An elegant pair of nicely made contemporary huggie earrings done in 18K white gold set with
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Early 2000s Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Yurman 18K Solid Gold Pave Diamonds Heart Earrings
By David Yurman
Located in Dallas, TX
David Yurman 18K Solid Gold Pave Diamonds Heart Earrings - Beautifully pave diamond heart
Category

20th Century American Lever-Back Earrings

Tiffany & Co. by Angela Cummings 18k Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Earrings, 16.9g
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Providence, RI
18K yellow gold and mother-of-pearl. The oval-shaped earrings feature a distinctive polka dot inlay
Category

Vintage 1970s Hong Kong Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hammered 18K Yellow Gold Bombe' J Hoop Earrings w/ Vivid Calibre' Cut Sapphires
Located in Palm Beach, FL
With a designer style to them, these handsome earrings are fashioned in richly colored 18K yellow
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Shaped Gold Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Lovely "go everywhere" pear shaped earrings in eighteen karat gold. Measure 1 1/8" long and 7/8" at
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Vintage 1980s Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Pear Shaped Gold Earrings
Pear Shaped Gold Earrings
W 0.88 in L 1.13 in
Art Deco Style Emerald Onyx Diamond Shield Shape Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Information Metal: 18K White Gold Width: 12 mm. Length: 22 mm. Weight: 8.00 g. (approx. in total) Backing
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co. 18K, Sterling Silver Black Onyx Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Beautiful Tiffany & Co. earrings that will become your favorite! 18 karat yellow gold and sterling
Category

Late 20th Century American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

8.5mm Akoya Pearls in Large Flower Earrings of 18K Gold & Platinum with Diamonds
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
at no charge, or you can have 18 karat backs for a small additional charge. Stamped "18K," plus
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Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yello...

20th Century Modern with 2.36 ct Diamonds White Gold 18k Earrings
Located in MADRID, ES
Elevate your look with these modern 20th-century earrings crafted in 18-karat white gold, adorned
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vahe Naltchayan Tourmaline Gold Earrings
By Vahe Naltchayan
Located in Darnestown, MD
Tiered scallop design earrings centered with tourmaline by Vahe Naltchayan. They are 18 karat gold
Category

1990s American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Round Gold Earrings with Center Diamond
Located in Darnestown, MD
Nicely sculptural 18 karat round earrings, each centered with a diamond. Twisted gold banding
Category

Vintage 1970s Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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18k Gold Earrings Omega Back For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 18k gold earrings omega back you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 43 vintage or 77 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect 18k gold earrings omega back may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A 18k gold earrings omega back from Cartier, Chopard and Roberto Coin — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a 18k gold earrings omega back featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also mixed cut and princess cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 18k gold earrings omega back, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 18k Gold Earrings Omega Back?

Prices for a 18k gold earrings omega back can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $460 and can go as high as $110,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,056.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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 18k Gold Earrings Omega Back
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    Yes, 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, 2023
    The 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.