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Meghna Jewels 18K Gold Matte Brushed Diamond Galaxy Earrings
Meghna Jewels 18K Gold Matte Brushed Diamond Galaxy Earrings

Meghna Jewels 18K Gold Matte Brushed Diamond Galaxy Earrings

By Meghna Jewels

Located in Hoffman Estate, IL

Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these exquisite drop earrings are set with 1.93 carats of glimmering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Crown with Diamonds and Silver Brushed Hearts Earrings
14 Karat Yellow Gold Crown with Diamonds and Silver Brushed Hearts Earrings

14 Karat Yellow Gold Crown with Diamonds and Silver Brushed Hearts Earrings

By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

14k yellow gold crown with diamonds and silver brushed hearts earrings, containing 10 round full cut diamonds; color "G", clarity VS and weight .18pts.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Bespoke Tilted Square Round Cut Diamond Earrings With Brushed Finish in 18K Gold
Bespoke Tilted Square Round Cut Diamond Earrings With Brushed Finish in 18K Gold

Bespoke Tilted Square Round Cut Diamond Earrings With Brushed Finish in 18K Gold

Located in Wan Chai District, HK

Artisanal sophistication meets contemporary design in these distinctive tilted square earrings. Masterfully crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold, each earring features a diamond-shap...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yello...

Alex Jona 18 Karat Satin Brushed Yellow Gold Curbed Bar Pendant Earrings
Alex Jona 18 Karat Satin Brushed Yellow Gold Curbed Bar Pendant Earrings

Alex Jona 18 Karat Satin Brushed Yellow Gold Curbed Bar Pendant Earrings

By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat brushed yellow gold dangling curbed bar ear pendants. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special design and ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior Brushed Gold Dome Clip-On Earrings 1980s
Christian Dior Brushed Gold Dome Clip-On Earrings 1980s

Christian Dior Brushed Gold Dome Clip-On Earrings 1980s

By Christian Dior

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

These elegant Christian Dior clip-on earrings from the 1980s feature a brushed gold-tone finish with a distinctive dome silhouette.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Alex Jona Pink Opal Quartz 18 Karat Brushed Rose Gold Stud Earrings
Alex Jona Pink Opal Quartz 18 Karat Brushed Rose Gold Stud Earrings

Alex Jona Pink Opal Quartz 18 Karat Brushed Rose Gold Stud Earrings

By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat rose gold stud earrings set with a crazy cut Quartz over Pink Opal, weighing 5.6 carats. Clips can be mounted upon reques...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

Opal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat Brushed Yellow Gold Moon Stud Earrings
Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat Brushed Yellow Gold Moon Stud Earrings

Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat Brushed Yellow Gold Moon Stud Earrings

By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rough frosted yellow gold moon stud earrings. The eyes set with two round cut white diamonds. Diameter: 0.48in./ 12.2mm. ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

Wendy Brandes Barbed Wire 18K Yellow Brushed Gold Hoop Earrings With Diamonds
Wendy Brandes Barbed Wire 18K Yellow Brushed Gold Hoop Earrings With Diamonds

Wendy Brandes Barbed Wire 18K Yellow Brushed Gold Hoop Earrings With Diamonds

By Wendy Brandes

Located in New York, NY

These hoop earrings have a twisting barbed wire motif for a subtle punk-rock vibe. 18K yellow gold, satin finish. 18 diamond rounds totaling 0.05 carats (E/F, VS1/VS2). 2" in diamet...

Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Super Rare Vintage Gold Plated CC Nail Brush Mascara Piercing Earrings
Chanel Super Rare Vintage Gold Plated CC Nail Brush Mascara Piercing Earrings

Chanel Super Rare Vintage Gold Plated CC Nail Brush Mascara Piercing Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Pasadena, CA

Chanel Super Rare Vintage Gold Plated CC Nail Brush Mascara Piercing Earrings *Marked 04 *Made in Italy *Comes with the original box -It is approximately 1.75" x 0.75".

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Early 2000s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings

【Jādora】Ink-Brush Floral Jadeite & Tahitian Keshi Pearl Earrings
【Jādora】Ink-Brush Floral Jadeite & Tahitian Keshi Pearl Earrings

【Jādora】Ink-Brush Floral Jadeite & Tahitian Keshi Pearl Earrings

By The Pearl Vogue

Located in New York, NY

These artistic earrings are crafted from rare raven-hued Burmese jadeite of Grade A, intricately carved into delicate floral motifs that evoke the flowing brushstrokes of Chinese ink...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold

A pair of 18 K yellow brushed Gold flower Diamond earrings
A pair of 18 K yellow brushed Gold flower Diamond earrings

A pair of 18 K yellow brushed Gold flower Diamond earrings

Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse

Fabulous 18 K yellow Gold Flower earrings with a lovely brushed gold texture that creates a unique and sophisticated look.

Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 K brushed yellow Gold Diamonds Flower earstuds
18 K brushed yellow Gold Diamonds Flower earstuds

18 K brushed yellow Gold Diamonds Flower earstuds

Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse

These flower-shaped earrings are made of 18 K finely brushed yellow Gold and feature a stunning pave diamond design.

Category

2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona 18 Karat Brushed Rose Gold Dangle Clip-on Earring Pendants
Alex Jona 18 Karat Brushed Rose Gold Dangle Clip-on Earring Pendants

Alex Jona 18 Karat Brushed Rose Gold Dangle Clip-on Earring Pendants

By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat brushed rose gold clip-on pendant earrings consisting of two partially overlapping pierced disks.

Category

2010s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

1.30 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Hand Brushed Lace Stud Earrings
1.30 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Hand Brushed Lace Stud Earrings

1.30 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Hand Brushed Lace Stud Earrings

By Meghna Jewels

Located in Hoffman Estate, IL

Cast from 14-karat gold, these beautiful earrings are hand set with 1.30 carats of sparkling diamonds. Available in rose and yellow gold. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

REINSTEIN ROSS Clips-On Earrings In Brushed 20Kt Yellow Gold With Vivid Peridots
REINSTEIN ROSS Clips-On Earrings In Brushed 20Kt Yellow Gold With Vivid Peridots

REINSTEIN ROSS Clips-On Earrings In Brushed 20Kt Yellow Gold With Vivid Peridots

By Reinstein/Ross

Located in Miami, FL

This pair has been crafted with classic patterns in solid yellow gold of 20 karats (.833/.999 Au) with a delicate thin brushed finish.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Etruscan Revival Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Peridot, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

MAZ 14k Gold 0.16ctw Flush Diamond Brush Matte Dome Button Clip On Earrings
MAZ 14k Gold 0.16ctw Flush Diamond Brush Matte Dome Button Clip On Earrings

MAZ 14k Gold 0.16ctw Flush Diamond Brush Matte Dome Button Clip On Earrings

By Maz

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (8) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Flush/Burnish Set - F/G Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 0.16ctw (approx.) Total Carat Weight: 0.16 (approx.) Material: 1...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage ROBERTO COIN 18K Brushed Oval Puffed Huggie Earrings Omega Backs
Vintage ROBERTO COIN 18K Brushed Oval Puffed Huggie Earrings Omega Backs

Vintage ROBERTO COIN 18K Brushed Oval Puffed Huggie Earrings Omega Backs

By Roberto Coin

Located in Winter Springs, FL

lovely pair of original Roberto Coin huggy earrings done in 18K yellow gold with a fine brushed finish.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Henry Dunay Brushed 18 Karat Gold Ear Clips
Henry Dunay Brushed 18 Karat Gold Ear Clips

Henry Dunay Brushed 18 Karat Gold Ear Clips

By Henry Dunay

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

This pair of 18 karat yellow gold ear clips were made by one of America's great jewellers, Henry Dunay. The pair, which are likely only 20 or 30 years old, imitate a piece of ribbon ...

Category

Late 20th Century American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Diamond Studs with .13 Carat Diamond Weight and 14K Brushed Yellow Gold
Modern Diamond Studs with .13 Carat Diamond Weight and 14K Brushed Yellow Gold

Modern Diamond Studs with .13 Carat Diamond Weight and 14K Brushed Yellow Gold

By Five Star Jewelry

Located in Austin, TX

The modern brushed gold diamond studs are sure to compliment you.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Leto Lama Natural Emerald Round Bezel Studs, Brushed 18 ct Yellow gold handmade
Leto Lama Natural Emerald Round Bezel Studs, Brushed 18 ct Yellow gold handmade

Leto Lama Natural Emerald Round Bezel Studs, Brushed 18 ct Yellow gold handmade

Located in London, GB

Beautiful, graceful and easy to wear for any formal, casual or semi-formal occasion. Weight: 2.6 Grams Carats: 1.17 Cts From Zambia, Hand-selected and beautiful vivid medium Green...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Henry Dunay Diamond Gold Earrings
Henry Dunay Diamond Gold Earrings

Henry Dunay Diamond Gold Earrings

By Henry Dunay

Located in New York, NY

Pair of large 18k yellow gold brushed finish earrings, set with approx. 2.60ctw in diamonds.

Category

20th Century American More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

18 Karat Solid Gold Circle Earrings
18 Karat Solid Gold Circle Earrings

18 Karat Solid Gold Circle Earrings

By Giulia Colussi

Located in Milan, IT

tweested 18 k solid gold circle chandelier earrings gold brushed gold 20,60 gr. total length 6cm total weight 10,30 each.

Category

2010s Italian Artist Chandelier Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Sue Gragg Beautiful Diamond Gold Huggie Earrings
Sue Gragg Beautiful Diamond Gold Huggie Earrings

Sue Gragg Beautiful Diamond Gold Huggie Earrings

By Sue Gragg

Located in Dallas, TX

These beautiful brushed white gold earrings measures apx. 1/2 inch in diameter and have a total weight of 7.3 grams.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Retro Gold Natural Diamond and Roman Carnelian Intaglio Statement Earrings
Retro Gold Natural Diamond and Roman Carnelian Intaglio Statement Earrings

Retro Gold Natural Diamond and Roman Carnelian Intaglio Statement Earrings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A magnificent pair of 14K brushed yellow gold earrings featuring natural diamonds and Roman carnelian intaglios.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Retro More Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Multiple Circle Stud Earrings
Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Multiple Circle Stud Earrings

Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Multiple Circle Stud Earrings

By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat brushed yellow gold stud earrings featuring eleven small circles.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings

Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings

By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, brushed 18 karat yellow gold stud earrings with 0.35 carats of white diamonds, F color, VS1 clarity.

Category

2010s Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Stud Earrings
Alex Jona Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Stud Earrings

Alex Jona Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Stud Earrings

By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat brushed rose gold stud earrings set with 6 brilliant cut white diamonds (0.19 carats) and 10 rubies (0.71carats).

Category

2010s Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Textured 3D Flower Motif Large Stud Earrings
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Textured 3D Flower Motif Large Stud Earrings

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Textured 3D Flower Motif Large Stud Earrings

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Discover the timeless allure of nature inspired elegance with these captivating three dimensional flower stud earrings, meticulously crafted in brushed 14 karat yellow gold.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Alex Jona Tsavorite White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Alex Jona Tsavorite White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings

Alex Jona Tsavorite White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings

By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat brushed yellow gold stud earrings set with 0.71 carats of round cut Tsavorite and 0.14 carats 0.62 inch diameter.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

Tsavorite, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Turquoise White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
Alex Jona Turquoise White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings

Alex Jona Turquoise White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings

By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat brushed yellow gold carved turquoise earrings featuring 42 white diamonds weighing 0.14 carats.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Vine Hoop Earrings
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Vine Hoop Earrings

Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Vine Hoop Earrings

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Vine Hoop Earrings Measurements: Height: 2.87 inches (7.3 cm) Hoop Diameter: 1.77 inches (4.5 cm) Weight per Earring: 19 grams Features: - 100% Authe...

Category

20th Century French Dangle Earrings

Vintage Crown Trifari Sculpted Leaf Earrings 1960s
Vintage Crown Trifari Sculpted Leaf Earrings 1960s

Vintage Crown Trifari Sculpted Leaf Earrings 1960s

By Trifari

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A Pair of Vintage Crown Trifari Sculpted Leaf Earrings. The quintessential Trifari brushed gold clip earring.

Category

Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Maxine Denker Ruby Droplet Earrings 1980s
Vintage Maxine Denker Ruby Droplet Earrings 1980s

Vintage Maxine Denker Ruby Droplet Earrings 1980s

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A divine pair of vintage Maxine Denker Ruby Earrings. The brushed gold setting proving a magnificent backdrop for the huge ruby crystal, fancy cut teardrop stone.

Category

Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Antique Pearl and Brushed Gold Necklace and Earring Suite, Bridal 18 Karat Gold
Antique Pearl and Brushed Gold Necklace and Earring Suite, Bridal 18 Karat Gold

Antique Pearl and Brushed Gold Necklace and Earring Suite, Bridal 18 Karat Gold

Located in New York, NY

The Antique Pearl and Brushed Gold Necklace & Earring Suite is made of 18 Karat Gold and features a center pendant that is large and intricately designed with tiny stone work of Diam...

Category

1990s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Turquoise Hand brushed Camilla Meghna Jewels Earrings
Turquoise Hand brushed Camilla Meghna Jewels Earrings

Turquoise Hand brushed Camilla Meghna Jewels Earrings

By Meghna Jewels

Located in Hoffman Estates, IL

Two-tones: silver and gold, coexist in harmony, enhanced by dozens of twinkling CZ stones in flower shaped turquoise and CZ drop earrings. These earrings hit all the trends in an ele...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Zircon, Gold Plate, Brass

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Brushed Gold Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of brushed gold earrings. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 37 vintage versions or 47 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Our collection of brushed gold earrings includes designs that are universally popular, but Contemporary and Modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Henry Dunay, Jona and Sylvia Kontente each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 38 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A selection of round cut, brilliant cut and pear cut can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of brushed gold earrings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Brushed Gold Earrings?

Prices for brushed gold earrings start at $85 and top out at $18,000 with these earrings, on average, selling for $2,180.

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.