Diamonds Rubies & 18K Gold Butterfly Earrings
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Diamonds, Ruby & 18K Gold Butterfly Earrings Butterfly Collection... everyday wearable earrings Irama Pradera is a dynamic and outgoing designer from Spain that searches always for ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings, 5.71ct Ruby
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a ruby gemstone set with a diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Stunning 18k Gold Ruby and Diamond Floral Halo Earrings, 4.80ct Ruby
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. These stunning earrings are crafted with a timeless blend of ruby, diamond, and 18-carat gol...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural 18K Gold Ruby 1.51ct Stud Earrings, Timeless Elegance
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a RUBY gemstone.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural 18K Gold Ruby 1.07ct Stud Earrings, Timeless Elegance
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a RUBY gemstone.
Ruby, 18k Gold
$17,000 / item
18K Yellow Gold Ruby 22.40ct & Diamond 6.49ct Earrings
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a ruby gemstone set with a diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural Ruby Diamond Hoop Earrings, 1.20ct Oval Rubies, 18K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
These earrings alternate oval rubies and marquise diamonds along the front, creating a clear rhythm of color and light within a white-gold hoop.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Meghna Jewels 18K Gold Ruby Diamond Chandelier Earrings, 3.04ct Ruby
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, these stunning drop earrings are hand set in 3.04 carats ruby and 1.6 carats of glittering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest col...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Edwardian diamond ruby 18k gold platinum drop earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The rubies create a striking contrast against the platinum and diamond elements, giving the earrings a vibrant yet elegant presence.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Ruby Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 14.94 carats Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 5.0 cm Total Weight: 13.54 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the vi...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Meghna Jewels 18K Gold Ruby Diamond Drop Earrings, 8.09ct Ruby
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, these stunning drop earrings are hand set in 8.09 carats ruby and 2.81 carats of glittering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest co...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Halo Drop Earrings, 3.15ct Ruby
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Details:- Item Code :- SEE-19841 Gross Wt. :- 4.61 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 3.83 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.76 Ct. ( SI Clarity & HI Color ) Natural Ruby Wt. :- 3.15 Ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Amethyst Ruby Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
These 18K White Gold earrings, offered by Claris-A, feature a floral cluster top set with four oval rubies and four round amethysts, arranged around small brilliant-cut diamonds in a...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.31 carat Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 0.5 cm Length: 0.5 cm Total Weight: 1.3 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the vicini...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural 18K Gold 0.5CTS Diamond & 0.10CTS Ruby Stud Earrings
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a diamond and RUBY.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Ruby Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 5.38 carats with Ruby 1.59 carats Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 0.6 cm Length: 4.9 cm Total Weight: 7.39 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when i...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian diamond ruby 18k yellow gold target earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in platinum and 18k yellow gold, the earrings balance cool brilliance with warm gold detail.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14.23cts Ruby & Diamond 0.71cts Earring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an RUBY and ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cabochon Ruby Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 3.05 carats Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.9 cm Length: 2.0 cm Total Weight: 4.79 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the v...
Ruby, 18k Gold
16 Carat Ruby and Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold Earrings
By Non Branded
Located in New York, NY
The diamonds are graded VS1 for clarity and G for color, providing a contrasting element to the ruby and sapphire composition. Crafted in 18K gold, the earrings offer a precious-meta...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Natural 18K Gold Diamond 0.82ct Ruby Stud Earrings, New
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a diamond and ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Gold Diamond 0.13ct and Ruby 1.29ct Stud Earrings
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a diamond and ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural 18K Gold Diamond 1.93ct & Ruby 2.44ct Stud Earrings
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a diamond and ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Elegant 18K Gold Diamond 0.59ct & 1.92ct Ruby Stud Earrings
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a diamond and ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Elegant 18K Gold Diamond 1.93ct & 2.03ct Ruby Stud Earrings
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a diamond and ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,725 / item
Round Ruby Stud Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Handmade solitaire bright red round ruby stud earrings in 18k yellow gold. Simple and elegant with talon-shaped claws and an open basket setting, perfect to wear solo or stacked.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Emerald and Diamond Earrings, 2.57ct Ruby
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an EMERALD a...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 7.13 carats Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 1.6 cm Total Weight: 12.12 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the vici...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Designer 18K White Gold Ruby 2.10ct & Diamond 1.10ct Earrings
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a ruby & Diamond gemstone.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$7,040Sale Price|20% Off
18k Gold Ruby 4.5ct & Diamond 0.62ct Hoop Earrings 16.8g
Located in Miami, FL
18k Gold Weight 16.8g Modern Ruby and Diamond Hoop Earrings These earrings are modern hoop earrings crafted from 18k gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Diamond and Ruby Buckle Huggie Earrings
Located in Venice, CA
These are 18k gold finely crafted buckle huggie earrings with rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Ruby 2.84ct & Diamond 0.07ct Stud Earrings
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a ruby & Diamond gemstone.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Ruby 4.98ct & Diamond 0.67ct Stud Earrings
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a ruby & Diamond gemstone.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Ruby 1.02ct & Diamond 0.25ct Stud Earrings
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a ruby and a diamond gemstone.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$7,999Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby & Diamond Earrings Studded in 18k Yellow Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Its an elegant & modern style Ruby & diamond earrings studded in 18k Yellow gold features 30 pieces of Ruby weight 3.80 carat with 38 pieces of diamonds weight 1.27 carat, this enti...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,944Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Diamond Stud Earring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Introducing our Ruby Diamond Stud Earrings, exquisitely crafted in the romantic tones of 18K Rose Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Yellow Gold Sapphire & Ruby Small Cascade Earrings
Located in London, GB
Luxuriously handcrafted in radiant 18k yellow gold, these elegant Cascade earrings feature a delicate waterfall of sparkling pink sapphire and ruby gemstones.
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,200 / item
Natural 8.58cts Ruby Stud Earrings in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a ruby gemstone set with a diamond.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural 1.39cts Ruby & 0.14cts Diamond Earring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made, RADIANT-SHAPED earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a RUBY gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Horizon - Designer Rubies & Diamonds set in dangling Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Crafted in 18K gold and weighing 10.38 grams each, Ruby Horizon is a statement of color, craftsmanship, and luxury — earrings designed for the woman who loves bold elegance and jewel...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Bulgari Ruby Heart Earrings 18K Yellow Gold Circa 1970s
By Bulgari
Located in Fairfield, CT
Bulgari Ruby Heart Earrings 18K Yellow Gold Circa 1970s These Bvlgari earrings are made in 18K yellow gold and feature heart-shaped pink tourmalines bezel set within the house's ico...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,500Sale Price|50% Off
18K White Gold 1.65ct Baguette Ruby, Emerald, Ruby & 0.02ct Diamond Earrings
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Product Details: Metal: 18k Solid Gold Metal Color: White Gold Ruby: Natural, pinkish red, baguette cut, heat treated, 0.40 carats Sapphire: Natural, blue, baguette cut, heat treate...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Designer Nikabell 18K Gold Rubies 3.00ct & Diamonds 0.85ct Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of color and refinememt on your look. Stunning earrings come in 18k gold with two pieces of Rubies of 3.00 carats, in perfect oval sh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Earrings Cluster Diamond 18k Gold Mozambique Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of ruby earrings with cluster diamond design, made of 18k gold.
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Buccellati Vintage Ruby Stud Clip-On Earrings 18K Gold
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Rendered in rich 18K yellow gold, each earring features a vivid round ruby set in white gold, framed by finely textured detailing that adds depth and softness to the design.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Judith Ripka 18k Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Earrings
By Judith Ripka
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Judith Ripka 18K Yellow Gold Earrings Ruby and Diamond Diamonds: 2.74ctw SKU: JR01037 Retail price: $21,000.00
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.27 carats Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.4 cm Length: 2.3 cm Total Weight: 7.62 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the vicinity o...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 10.54 carats with Diamond 0.66 carat Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.5 cm Total Weight: 8.88 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then s...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$5,900
18K Ruby Earrings
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold earring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 2.654 grams Set with- Stone type: Ruby Shape: square Carat: 0.23 (2 Pcs ) ...
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Certified 6.00 Rubies 2.40 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Rubies and Diamonds earrings in a glamour design, crafted with particular attention on details. Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of class and charm on you...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 6.78tcw Ruby and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These vintage omega-back earrings are crafted in 18k yellow gold, showcasing a rich, classic warmth that complements their refined design.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Geometric Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Earrings Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 18K White Gold Width: 15 mm.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Ruby Dangle Earrings in 18K White Gold, India
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made, earring is crafted from 18-carat white gold and features a ruby gemstone.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Seaman Schepps Cabochon Ruby Diamond Earrings in 18K Gold
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
DETAILS Maker: Seaman Schepps Period: 1960s Metal: 18K yellow gold Stones: Cabochon rubies approx. 14 carats total; brilliant-cut diamonds approx. 0.30 carats total Dimensions: 0.825...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emma Chapman Coral Ruby 18k Gold Silver Drop Earrings
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
They feature coral pear shaped drops which are encased in 18k gold motifs. The base and top of the earrings have rubies set in 18k gold motifs.
Coral, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Natural 1.95cts Ruby & 0.65cts Diamond Earrings in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made, RADIENT-SHAPED earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a RUBY gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamond 0.82cts & Ruby 5.08cts Earring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. These captivating earrings are made of ruby, diamonds, and 18-carat gold. Designed in an ele...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Oval Ruby Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond and Oval Ruby Drop Earrings Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural 4.42cts Ruby & 1.43cts Diamond Earring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. These earrings are a dazzling expression of luxury, crafted in 18-carat gold and adorned wit...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18k Gold Ruby Cts 0.98 Diamond Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
All nestled in 5.61 grams of radiant 18k gold. Rubies, often called the “king of gemstones,” have symbolized vitality and protection for centuries, while diamonds are celebrated fo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
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.
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories on 1stDibs.
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.
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