Louis Rousselet Art Deco Pearl Earrings
By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Louis Rousselet Art Deco faux pearl long articulated earrings. Of signature curled silvered metal findings with center focal pearl cabochon and three graduated faux pearl ring...
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
Art Deco Natural Pearl Diamond Earrings
Located in Firenze, FI
This is a pair of white gold, South Sea pearl, and diamond drop ear clips. They are described as dazzling and feature a slightly egg-shaped South Sea pearl, forty round, brilliant-cu...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Art Deco Pearl Tassel Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco faux pearl and lapis pate de verre tassel earrings 2.50 inches screw back fittings
Art Deco Platinum Natural Pearl Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco platinum and gold posts/back earrings, with two natural pearls, measuring approx. 12.6 x 10mm and 13.3 x 10.9mm.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Pearl Tassel Art Deco Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Attractive long faux pearl tassel earrings from the 1930's with pave rhinestone links. Screw back fittings. 3.25" x .75". 1930's USA. Excellent condition.
Gilt Metal
Art Deco Faux Pearl Fringe Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Art Deco faux pearl fringe earrings from the 1930's.
Base Metal
Art Deco Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings, .c1920s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the Art Deco era are these wonderful pearl drop earrings.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 0.90ct Diamond and Pearl Earrings, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the Art Deco era, these elegant drop earrings feature a collection of diamonds paired with single pearls.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond and Pearl Drop Earrings in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Diamond and Pearl Drop Earrings in Platinum Description: A graceful pair of vintage drop earrings featuring luminous white pearls suspended from a refined line of baguette ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Late Art Deco Diamond Baroque Pearl 18 KT Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
These gorgeous late Art Deco period long drop earrings are 1935 Elegant and timeless design expressed in top bow leading to a tasteful long geometric line, all set with transitional ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Art Deco Style Diamond and Sapphire Cultivated Pearl Earring
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Diamond and sapphire cultivated 10mm/0,39inches pearl earring diamonds and saphhires set in an art deco columnar style Length 60mm /2,36 inches READY TO SHIP *Shipment of this p...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Pearl and diamond art deco drop earrings 18k gold
By Unbranded
Located in London, GB
Elevate your style with these stunning 0.56ct diamond chunky drop dangle earrings. Made of 18ct yellow and white gold, these earrings feature a beautiful round shape of South Sea Pea...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Art Deco Style Double Freshwater Pearl Drop Hook Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco Style Double Freshwater Pearl Drop Hook Earrings These stunning Art Deco style earrings feature two pair of lustrous freshwater pearls and 52pcs of round simulated diamond,...
Freshwater Pearl, Platinum, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Style Baroque Pearls Gold Emeralds Diamonds Enamel Grey Pearls Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic Art Deco Style earrings with the top with 2 round flat Fresh Water pearls 14 mm in diameter with small round Ruby cabs in the center,middle parts are composed of 2 white gold...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Platinum Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Art Deco wide Diamond & Pearl earrings, 1930 ca.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings, Circa 1920, 3.12ct
By Non Branded
Located in New York, NY
With a total weight of 11.22 grams, these Art Deco earrings from 1920 measure 9.9 mm in length, 10.6 mm in width, and 14.9 mm in height.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Pearl & Diamonds Art Deco Style Victorian Drop / Dangle Earring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful and wearable Pearl & Diamonds Art Deco style Victorian Drop/ Dangle Earrings set in 14K Gold & 925 Silver.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Art Deco 9K Gold Drop Earrings with Diamond Accent & 6.5mm Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
A refined pair of Art Deco 9K gold drop earrings, showcasing the era’s signature geometric motifs and hand-engraved detailing.
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold
Platinum Drop Earrings with Diamonds, Sapphires and Pearls – Art Déco Period
Located in Milano, MI
Stunning platinum drop earrings from the Art Déco period, finely handcrafted with remarkable elegance.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Pearls Diamond Gold Clip-on Earrings
Located in Napoli, NA
These beautiful handcrafted Original Art Deco diamond 18k white gold earrings feature two coultured pearls of perfect shape, condition and color, approx. 8,0 mm.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Art Deco Akoya Pearl Stud Earrings, 8.5mm, 1980s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Elegant and timeless, these small pearl stud earrings are crafted in 14K yellow gold, offering a refined touch to any look. Each earring features a luminous 8.5mm Akoya pearl, prized...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Art Deco Large Pearl Stud Earrings, Circa 1980
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Sophisticated and elegant, these large pearl stud earrings are beautifully crafted in 14K yellow gold. Together, they feature two luminous 10mm round pearls, each displaying a radian...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
$5,720Sale Price|35% Off
Art Deco Certified Natural Pearls and Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings
Located in Lucerne, CH
Beautiful Art Déco drop earrings in platinum 950. The jewel is set with one white and one gray natural saltwater pearl.
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Art Deco Pearl and Diamond Dangle Earrings, 1990s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
These elegant 14K yellow gold dangle earrings combine the classic beauty of pearls with the sparkling brilliance of diamonds. Each earring features a lustrous white alloy pearl, full...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Polki Diamond and Pearl Drop Flower Earrings in Art-Deco Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Polki Diamond and Pearl Drop Flower Earrings in Art-Deco Style This Victorian period art-deco atypical polki diamond earring is impressive.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Pearl & Black Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Drop White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
These Pearl, Black Onyx, and Diamond Art Deco Style Drop Earrings are the epitome of opulence and timeless sophistication.
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Diamond and Pearl Drop Earrings Set in Platinum
Located in London, England
A beautiful pair of vintage Art Deco style pearl and diamond drop earrings set in platinum.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Late Art Deco Night & Day Pearl 8.0 Ct Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
quite an exceptional late art Deco Diamond pearl earrings 1935 circa – super elegant design made in night & Day version but actually like having 3 pairs of earrings in one, all i...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Art Deco Style Gold Diamonds Blue Enamel Pear Shape Baroque Pearls Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In 1978 our workshop started in Italy to make simple-chic Art Deco style jewellery, completely handmade and using the typical gemstones of that period (1920-1930 circa) : genuine Jad...
Diamond, Pearl
Art Deco Style Gold Diamonds Blue Enamel Pear Shape Baroque Pearls Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In 1978 our workshop started in Italy to make simple-chic Art Deco style jewellery, completely handmade and using the typical gemstones of that period (1920-1930 circa) : genuine Jad...
Diamond, Pearl
Art Deco Style Gold Diamonds Blue Enamel Pear Shape Baroque Pearls Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In 1978 our workshop started in Italy to make simple-chic Art Deco style jewellery, completely handmade and using the typical gemstones of that period (1920-1930 circa) : genuine Jad...
Diamond, Pearl
Whiting & Davis Art Deco Gold Plate Pearl Drop Earrings, 1980s USA
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of Whiting & Davis pearl and mesh drop earrings. These Art Deco style gold-tone clip back earrings have large simulated pearls decorated with clear pavé rhinestone...
Pearl, Gold Plate, Base Metal
Art Deco Sterling Silver Paste and Pearl Long Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco sterling silver paste and faux pearl long drop earrings.
Silver
Art Deco Opal Pearl Earrings Star Motif 14 Karat Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful romantic pair of antique Art Deco Opal Pearl Earrings with 10 spectacular round Opal cabochons of great beauty accented by a pearl set in a star motif setting in ...
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearl & Black Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Drop White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
These stunning earrings feature lustrous, creamy pearls gracefully suspended from elegantly designed onyx lobe part, embodying the opulence and sophistication of the Art Deco era.
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
$310Sale Price|45% Off
Marina J. Black Onyx, Pearl & Solid 14k Art Deco Dangle Earrings
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous pair of Earrings by Marina J. This pair features a round Pearl sitting within a smooth Black Onyx Donut, from which a baroque Pearl hangs.
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Marina J. Black Onyx, Pearl & Solid 14k 'Art Deco' Dangle Earrings
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous pair of Earrings by Marina J. This pair features a round Pearl sitting within a smooth Black Onyx Donut, from which a large Black Onyx teardrop bead hangs.
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1930s Vintage Faux Pearl and Paste Drop Earrings
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
These elegant earrings feature pretty faux pearl drops and date from the 1930s-1940s. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... These earrings are constructed from rhodium plated ...
Vintage Art Deco Style Crystal & Pearl Earrings 1950s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A gorgeous pair of Vintage Art Deco Crystal Earrings, most likely French. Crafted in silver tone metal with channel set crystals and glass faux pearls.
Leon Mege Art Deco Style Black Pearl and Diamonds French Wire Earrings
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
We are presenting you with the magnificent Art Deco-style diamond chandeliers set with French-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Black Pearl, Platinum
$1,693Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style 1.00 Carat Emerald Pearl Yellow Gold Dangle Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Lapislazuli Baroque Pearls Gold Diamonds Emeralds Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
2 round buttons of 10 mm in diameter with in the middle 2 small round Emerald cabs are the upper part, then the central part is white gold,18 small round full cut diamonds and blue e...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Tahitian Pearl and diamonds earrings ART DECO 23.26gr 1.90ct
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Natural Tahitian Pearl earrings in 18KT gold, made in France. Top are fancy yellow diamonds and bottom are white diamonds single cut VS-SI clarity, F-G colors. Pearls are 14-15mm. Le...
Diamond, Pearl
Art Deco Style Amethyst Citrine Gold Diamond Enamel Baroque Pearls Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these Art Deco Style earrings the upper parts are composed of 2 amethyst round buttons 10 mm in diameter. from which are suspended 2 oval faceted Citrines and 2 elements in white...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Style Pink Tourmaline Rose Baroque Pearl Enamel Gold Diamonds Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In the bottom parts we have 2 Rose Natural Color Baroque Pearls measuring 12,5 mm. in diameter. In 1978 our workshop started in Italy to make simple-chic Art Deco style jewellery, c...
Tourmaline, Pearl, Diamond, Enamel, 14k Gold, Gold
Black Onyx & Diamond and Pearl Art Deco Style Chandelier White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Brought to you in glorious black and white, these rare and ravishing Art Deco inspired drops, elegantly designed and hand fabricated in 14K white gold, culminate in a dancing lustrou...
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Platinum Drop Earrings with Natural Pearls & Old Cut Diamonds, c.1920s
Located in Braintree, GB
An elegant pair of Art Deco drop earrings dating to the 1920s, beautifully handcrafted in platinum and set with natural pearls and old European-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Onyx Diamond Pearl Art Deco Style Chandelier Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brought to you in glorious black and white, these rare and ravishing Art Deco inspired drops, elegantly designed and hand fabricated in white gold, culminate in a dancing lustrous na...
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Pearl Art Deco Style Dangle Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A luxurious combination of sparkling diamonds and lustrous pearls. The geometric design of the earrings captures the essence of Art Deco, with diamonds accenting the elegant movement...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
A pair of earrings Art Deco, diamonds and pearls 18K white gold.
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
A pair of earrings Art Deco, diamonds and pearls 18K white gold.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,411Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Micro Pearls 0.70 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold Drop Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.56Ct Cubic Zirconia Sterling Silver Eliana 10mm Pearl Art Deco Drop Earrings
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Sterling Silver Hand Finished 10mm Pearl 6.5Ct Round Brilliant Cut Cubic Zirconia Fluted Vintage Bridal Drop Earrings These elegant, sophisticated drop earrings feature a s...
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
Art Deco Earrings with Old-Cut Diamonds and South Sea Cultured Pearls
Located in Berlin, BE
18K White and Yellow Gold Art Deco Earrings with Old-Cut Diamonds and South Sea Cultured Pearls A pair of elegant Art Deco earrings crafted from 18K white and yellow gold, showcasin...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Ye...
Art Deco Style Black Onyx Pearl Ruby Gold Enamel Diamonds Dangling Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic art deco style earrings, the top parts with 2 pearls of 9 mm in diameter with small ruby round cabochons in the center, the central part consists of 2 elements of white gold...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Style Baroque Pearls Gold Diamonds Ruby Black Onix Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these Classic Art Deco Style Earrings we have 2 round black onyx buttons with small round rubies in the center,middle parts are composed of 2 white gold elements set with small ro...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Tahitian Pearl Old Mine cut Diamond Earrings 14K White Gold Art Deco
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Tahitian Pearl Old Mine cut Diamond Earrings 14K White Gold Art Deco This absolutely stunning pair of earrings is finely crafted in solid 14K White Gold (carefully tested and guaran...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Jadeite Jade Pearl Diamond Art Deco Platinum Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Unveil an era of 1930's elegance with our exquisitely crafted Jadeite Jade, pearl and diamond Art Deco platinum dangle earrings.
Diamond, Jade, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Platinum
Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.
The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.
However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)
While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.
Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.
A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.
Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.
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.