Victorian 14K White Gold Sardinian Coral Rose Cut Diamond Bezel Setting Earring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Timeless Retro Stud Earrings: Sardinian Red Coral & Rose Cut Diamond Step back to the elegance of the Victorian and Georgian eras with these magnificent stud earrings. Entire...
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18kt yellow Gold Rosetta Earring with 1.80 Cts in Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
A timeless symbol of antique elegance, this pair of Rosetta earrings is expertly crafted from 18kt yellow gold and set with 20 old mine-cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.80 carat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,272Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Style Moonstone & Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Statement Victorian inspired chandelier earrings. Approximately 4.80 carats of round cut diamonds, L/M color, and SI clarity. Approximately 42 carats of carved moonstone. Silver and ...
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, Silver
Edwardian 18K Gold Platinum Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Pearl Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Edwardian Rare Find Precious rare find from the Edwardian period, hand crafted as unique during 1900 of solid 18 Kt gold and Platinum Very pretty design, precious by the rare earth m...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 18k 750 Yellow Gold Old Cut Natural Diamond Bird Shape Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Earrings Metal Type: 18K 750 Yellow Gold Total Item Weight: 13.4 Grams 1: Natural Diamond Weight: 0.50 Ct. Diamond Clarity Grade: SI Diamond ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Natural Coral & Diamond Drop earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Past Treasures A beautiful pair of antique Coral & Diamond earrings, 1890/1900 ca marvellous in design, hand crafted of solid 12 KT gold Set with a fantastic selection of Natural un...
Coral, Diamond, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Earrings A pair of earrings featuring round & baguette cut diamondss Measurements: 1.13" long Made crica 1975 Back Type: clip on with post S...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 5ct Jade and Diamond Earrings, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
A fascinating pair of earrings giving centre stage to two superb 2.50 carat each cabochon Jades. Surrounding each earring are six old cut diamonds, evenly spaced out between the claw...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Antique Dangle Cluster Diamond Earrings, Circa 1901-1915
Located in OVIEDO, AS
ANTIQUE SPANISH DANGLE CLUSTER DIAMOND EARRINGS (Circa 1901-1915) Edwardian Jewelry: 1901-1915 A central disc cluster of bright-white old European-cut diamonds floats inside--and sli...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$1,725Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Estate Natural Rose Cut Diamond Stud Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Estate Natural Rose Cut Diamond Stud Earring In very good condition. Total weight is 4.7 gra...
Diamond, Gold
Edwardian Platinum Diamond Sapphire Long Drop Earrings, Circa 1905
Located in Napoli, IT
Timeless beauties Stunning articulated long drop earrings from the Edwardian period, 1905 ca Hand fabricated in Platinum, elegantly elongated, airy and sleek shape, finely worked wit...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Imperial Russian 56k Yellow Gold, Enamel, Amethyst Diamond Earrings
Located in Broomall, PA
Imperial Russian 56k (14K) Yellow Gold, Enamel, Amethyst & 1.50ct Diamond Earrings, Circa 1900 A stunning pair of Imperial Russian earrings crafted circa 1900, featuring exceptional...
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.1 grams. Totally is diamond 1.90 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J-K-L-M color and s1-s2-s3-Pique 1 clarity. The box is not included. Please cont...
Diamond, Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Heart Arrow Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 14 grams. Totally is diamond 2.80 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J-K color and vs1-s1-s2-s3-Pique1 clarity. The box is not included. Please conta...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Circa 1900s Ottoman 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.89 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J color and s1-s2-s3-Pique 1-2 clarity. Box is not included. Please contact for...
Diamond, Gold
Vintage Circa 1990s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Stud Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 1.8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.60 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. The box is not included. Please contact for any questi...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Estate Style 1.64CT Emerald & Diamond Floating Halo Drop Earrings 18K White Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Looking for a gift she will treasure for years? These 18K white gold drop earrings pair a vivid oval emerald, the birthstone of May, with a sparkling open diamond frame and a pavé ba...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Antique 1.56 Carat Sapphire and 1.20 Carat Diamond 9k Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
These floral sapphire earrings with diamonds are supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Circa 1900s Ottoman 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.6 grams. Totally is diamond 1.30 ct. Acid tested to be 8k real gold. Box is not included. Please contact for any questions.
Diamond, Gold
Antique Circa 1900s Ottoman 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.1 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.90 carat. The diamond is has H-I-J color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Box is not included. Please contact for a...
Diamond, Gold
“Antique 0.70ct Diamond Ribbon Dangle Earrings in 18k Gold, 1910”
Located in Cairo, EG
Old european diamond earrings in 18k white and yellow gold with ribbon designe dangling earrings estimate weight 0.70 carats total lenght 2.50 cm in fine workmanship
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Enamel Solitaire Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.06 ct. The diamond is has J color and s1-s2 clarity. The earring enamels were made later. Box is not included....
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Enamel Solitaire Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.06 ct. The diamond is has J color and s1 clarity. The earring enamels were made later. Box is not included. Pl...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Stud Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Stud Earring In very good condition. Total weight is 3.2...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique daisy-style earrings with natural pearls and old brilliant-cut diamonds
Located in Chorzów, PL
Vintage "Daisy" style earrings featuring pearls and old brilliant-cut diamonds, Centrally set natural pearls are surrounded by a cluster of intricately set diamonds with a total wei...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian Diamond Drop Earrings 14k Gold Silver Old European Cut, Antique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of Victorian diamond earrings made of 14k yellow gold and silver settings. The earrings feature two Old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.64-carat and 1.68-carat....
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Ottoman 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 13.7 grams. Totally is diamond about 3 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J-K-L-M-Brown color and s2-s3-Pique 1-2 clarity. Acid tested to be 14k real ...
Diamond
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond Decorated Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.6 grams. Totally is old cut Diamond 0.20 ct. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.45 ct. Please contact for any questions.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Star Style Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10.2 grams. Totally is diamond 2.20 ct. The diamond is has G-H-I color and vvs-vs clarity. Box is not included. Please contact for any questions.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Circa 1900s Victorian 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Drop Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.12 ct. The diamond is has J color and s1-s2 clarity. The box is not included. Please contact for any questions.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold And Silver Natural Single Cut Diamond Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 13 grams. Totally is diamond 1.15 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and vs1-s1 clarity. Please contact for any question.
Diamond, Gold, Silver
“Antique 14k Gold Crescent Dangle Earrings with Rose Cut Diamonds, 1907”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold dangling earrings in crescent designe with rose cut diamonds estimate weight of 1 carat and 4cm lenght earrings was made in the caucasus region during the imperial r...
Antique 14k Gold Coral Diamond Accent Drop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
CIRCA: 1900s MATERIALS: 14K Gold GEMSTONE: Coral, Diamond WEIGHT: 5.1 Grams MEASUREMENT: 3/8" x 3/4" Product details: These antique earrings are crafted in 14k gold and set w...
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.70 ct. The diamond is has H color and vs clarity. The box is not included. Please contact for any questions.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 8k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Sapphire Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.80 carat. The diamond is has H color and s1 clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.80 carat. Please contact for any qu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Sapphire Stud Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.22 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs1-s1 clarity. Totally is sapphire 2 ct. Please contact for any questions.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Old Original 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Turquoise And Enamel Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.20 ct. The diamond is has H color and s1-s2 clarity. Please contact for any questions.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Belle Epoque Diamonds 18 Karat White Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earring in 18 karat yellow and platinum- owl and grotesque hallmarks.. Slender antique dangle earrings, they are constituted of a line of 3 rose- cut diamonds mille...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Antique Tsarist Russian Earrings Sapphires Diamonds solid 56 / 14K Gold /12 gr
Located in SE
A pair of antique Russian hand-made chandeliers with whimsy openwork dangles of fused solid 14K Gold and Silver, decorated with Blue Sapphires and diamonds. Ca.early XX cent, Russian...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Edwardian 6.40 Ct Diamond 18 KT Daisy Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
These superb pair of Edwardian period earrings are 1905 ca. Marvelous original mount skilfully hand crafetd of solid 18 KT gold and Platinum Modelled as classy Diamond Daisy clusters...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$560Sale Price / item|20% Off
Vintage Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Gold Diamond Blue Sapphire Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage pair of hand painted pear shape Mother of Pearls measuring 32x55 mm depicting a ,flock of bats suspended from a top composed by 3 Blue Sapphires with a small diamond in the...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Imperial Russian Odessa Earrings 3.2 ctw Diamonds 56 Gold Silver. 4.25gr
Located in SE
A matching pair of Russian classic Floral daisy or Starburst cluster drops featuring hand - faceted old mine cut Diamonds. High settings of traditional Silver on Gold two - tone dome...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold And Platinum Diamond Porcelain Cameo Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.35 ct. The diamond is has H color and s1 clarity. The box is not included. Please contact for any questions.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1903 Russian Earrings Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamonds 56 Gold / 5 gr
Located in SE
A pair of old luxurious Earrings in solid 56 Yellow Gold and Silver decorated with Blue Sapphires, Red Rubies, Emeralds and Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Pearl Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.2 grams. Totally is diamond 1.70 carat. The diamond is has H-I-J color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Acid tested to be 18k real gold. Box is not in...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Coral 18k Gold Bat Dangle Earrings
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Good Era: Art Nouveau Year: 1900-1910 Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Accent Diamonds: 2 Rose Cuts 0.04 carats total Graded by GIA standards Dimensions: 1 1/2" L x 3/8" W Weight...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara/Necklace and Earrings
Located in London, England
An extremely elegant late Victorian sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and earring set, in silver and gold, circa 1900’s.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Estate Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Earrings with Emerald and Diamond - VHK#510B
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Earrings with Emerald and Diamond - VHK#510B Item Details: Year: 1900s Metal Type: 14k [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 7.0 grams Measurements: Heig...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of Late Victorian Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of late Victorian diamond drop earrings, the old-cut diamonds, weighing 3.14 and 3.23 carats, respectively H colour VS1 and H colour SI1, accompanied by De Beers Report , each...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
A pair of Victorian natural pearl and diamond drop earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of Victorian natural pearl and diamond drop earrings, each earring with an old-cut diamond top estimated to weigh 1/3 carat, suspending a row of five small old-cut diamonds, t...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Pair of Old-Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
An antique pair of old-cut diamond drop earrings, each earring with a large old mine-cut diamond, the one weighing 2.87 carats of M colour and VS1 clarity, the other weighing 2.91 ca...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Pair of Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of Edwardian pearl and diamond drop earrings, the natural saltwater drop shape pearls measuring approximately 11 x 8.3mm and weighing 4.28 and 4.73 carats, accompanied by a Ge...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
“Antique 14k Gold Floral Drop Earrings, 6 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamonds”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique large 14k gold earrings in floral designe with an estimate old mine cut diamond weight of 6 carats H color white excellent spark earrings lenght 2cm ( item located in califor...
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.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry 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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