AIG Certified 7.73 Carats Zambian Emeralds 2.04 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite design, so particular and refined, perfect for glamour ladies, by Italian designer. Earrings come in 18K gold with 2 pieces of natural Zambian Emeralds , in ideal pear c...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum GIA Colombian Emerald & Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 4.08 and 4.27 Grams, 8.35 Total Gram Weight Stone: 7.05tcw Colombian F2 Emeralds (3.63ct & 3.42ct) 2.77tcw J-K Si1-2 Old Mine Cut Diamonds Measurements: 19 x 15.5 x 8.2mms Me...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14k White Gold 5.21ctw GIA Certified Natural Green Emerald and Diamond Dangle
Located in Boca Raton, FL
SKU: A30320911 At 5.21 carats total, the GIA-certified natural green emeralds in these earrings are the real headline.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Sapphire Diamond Dangle Earrings 14k WG 1.16 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent Natural Sapphire Diamond Dangle Earrings 14k WG 1.16 TCW Certified $4,250 211177 Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls These Unique Sapphire and Diam...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 62.22Ct Natural Aquamarine Diamonds Dangle Earrings 18Kt Platinum*
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Jewels GIA Certified Aquamarine Long Tier Dangle Earrings. 27.73 & 29.49ct Natural Aquamarines.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Stud Earrings 4.10 tcw GIA Certified Fancy Yellow Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted in luminous 18 karat yellow gold, these exceptional stud earrings showcase 4.10 carats of GIA-certified Yellow diamonds, expertly cut in a striking cut-cornered rectangular s...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Natural Sapphire Diamond Stud Earrings 14k W Gold 0.96 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Sapphire and Diamond Stud Earrings set in 14k W Gold with 0.96 TCW Certified $2950 121268 These Natural Finely Faceted Sapphire and Diamond Stud Earrings are a stunning ble...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Natural Sapphire Diamond Stud Earrings 14k W Gold 0.94 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnigicent Natural Sapphire and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings set in 14k W Gold 0.94 TCW Certified $2950 121267 These Gorgeous Natural White Faceted Sapphire and Diamond Halo Stud Ea...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Natural Sapphire Diamond Stud Earrings 14k W Gold 0.96 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Sapphire Diamond Stud Earrings 14k W Gold 0.96 TCW Certified $2950 121269 SAPPHIRE SHIMMER LIKE A DIAMOND Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls These Sa...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.42 Carat Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco revival Diamond dangle earrings. 2 Old Mine brilliant cut diamonds set in Platinum that dangle below 2 emerald cut accent diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
C. Dunaigre Certified 15.49 Carat Intense green Pear-shape/mod. cut Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant White Gold earrings featuring a 15.49 carat pear-shape/mod. brilliant cut natural intense green emerald as the center stone. The emerald is of Colombia origin. Treatment: Ind...
Emerald, White Gold
GIA Certified 24.20 Carat Natural Aquamarine Diamonds Long Dangle Earrings 14kt*
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Jewels GIA Certified Aquamarine Long Tier Dangle Earrings. 10.72 & 10.98ct Natural Aquamarines.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Luminous 2.01ct Diamonds Stud Earrings in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Luminous 2.01ct Diamonds Stud Earrings in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified Exude sophistication with these stunning 18k white gold stud earrings, featuring two emerald-cut diamonds o...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.35 Carat Emerald Diamond 10 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
(Si Clarity Hi Color Certified Diamonds) Emerald Weight :- 1.35 ct. Earrings Size :- 17 mm
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold
$56,000Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 4.83 Carat Unheated Ceylon and Madagascar Sapphire Diamond Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional pair of natural blue sapphire and diamond earrings, featuring a beautifully matched pair of cushion shaped sapphires with a combined weight of 4.83 carats. The sapphir...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
GIA Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18k White & Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Certified Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18k White & Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Earrings feature natural round and pear-shaped Green Emeralds surrounded by Round...
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
3.98ct Green .42 Tourmaline & Diamond Studs-Emerald Cut-18KT Gold-GIA Certified
By Carson Gray
Located in London, GB
Mint Green Tourmaline & Diamond Halo Earrings Creator: Carson Gray Jewels Ring Size: N/A Metal: 18KT White Gold Stone: Mint Green Tourmalines & Diamonds Stone Cut: Matched P...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
AIG Certified 4.40 Ct Zambian Emeralds, Ceylon Sapphires and Diamonds on Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Amazing earrings in 18k gold with natural emeralds from Zambia ct 4,40 , Ceylon vivid blu sapphires oval cut and round brilliant cut diamonds ct 0,70 F/VS. Handmade Jewels. Top quality.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
EGL Certified Floral Motif Interchangeable Diamond Earrings Set four inserts
Located in New York, NY
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire and Emerald are starring in the center of those prestige earrings .
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$176,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 10.81 Carat Heart Shape Emerald Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking and rare heart-shaped emerald of exceptional size, weighing 10.81 carats, takes center stage in this elegant and timeless ring. Certified by GIA, the emerald displays a ri...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
18K White Gold Blue Sapphire & Diamond Dangle Earrings, GIA Certified — 6.95ct
Located in Morris Plains, NJ
This remarkable pair is centered by two GIA-certified emerald-cut blue sapphires of breathtaking cornflower-to-royal blue color, totaling 6.95 carats — each stone individually certif...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL 29.15 cts Cushion Emerald Halo Diamond Earrings 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
AGL Certified Cushion Shaped Emerald Halo Diamond Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold Large Emerald and Diamond Earrings features two Natural Cushion shaped Emeralds, weighing 29.15 carats ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$24,000Sale Price|68% Off
NWT $76, 999 18KT GIA Fancy Glittering Emerald Drop Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent GIA Certified Fancy Emerald and Diamond Dangle Earrings.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Alternating Diamond Hoops with Emerald Cut & Round Diamonds
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
With their captivating design and impeccable craftsmanship, these earrings are sure to make a statement and become cherished pieces in your collection All emerald cut diamonds are GI...
Diamond, Platinum
Radiant 18K White Gold Natural Diamonds Stud Earrings w/1.00ct - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Radiant 18K White Gold Natural Diamonds Stud Earrings w/1.00ct - GIA Certified These radiant stud earrings showcase a stunning duo of diamonds, meticulously selected for their excep...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$8,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
14k White Gold Natural Coral Emerald & Diamond MOP Gemstone Statement Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
The ethereal beauty of the mother-of-pearl adds a touch of celestial charm, casting a spellbinding glow with every movement. CERTIFIED NATURAL CORAL EMERALD MOP GEMSTONE EARRINGS E...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 2.77 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Indulge in the captivating beauty of these exquisite drop earrings, meticulously crafted in 18K white gold. Each earring showcases a stunning sapphire, totaling 2.77 carats, cut in a...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Natural Myanmar Vivid Bicolor Green and Yellow Jade 18K Gold Earring
Located in Kowloon, HK
Introducing our carved jade kite-shaped earrings, a stunning homage to nature's beauty. Each earring features an intricate leaf-inspired design, crafted from exquisite jade that capt...
Emerald, Jade, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
GIA Pear Emerald Halo Diamond Earrings 10.77 Carats in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Introducing our captivating GIA Certified Pear Shaped Emerald Halo Diamond Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$72,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 4.10 Ct. Vivid Green Dangle Diamond Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible pair of cushion-shaped emeralds of 1.98 and 2.12 carats, variously-cut diamonds both emeralds are GRS certified as vivid green and insignificant oil
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & CO. Gia Certified 2.01 Cwt D VVS-1 Diamonds Studs Earrings In Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Three diamonds earrings studs designed by Tiffany & Co. This is a beautiful pair of contemporary studs-earrings created in New York city at Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
4.05ct GIA certified diamond studs PLATINUM
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning Diamond studs in platinum weighing 2.02 carats and 2.03 carats VS2/SI1 H. Gram weight is at 3.2. **All items leave our premises with a certificate in buyers name, company p...
Diamond, Platinum
Price Upon Request
Emilio Jewelry Certified Natural Zambian Emerald Necklace And Earrings
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Featuring all natural untreated Zambian Emeralds. Main stone of the chain: 25 emeralds totaling approximately 65.07 carats Main stone of earrings: 2 emeralds totaling approximately ...
Emerald
$38,421 / set
X Fruity Spring
Located in Stockholm, SE
Unlike a depreciating luxury handbag or a volatile stock portfolio, a pair of certified ruby and emerald earrings holds its value across decades, borders, and market cycles.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Price Upon Request
Emilio Jewelry Certified Vivid Green Emerald Necklace and Earring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From The Museum Vault at Emilio Jewelry Located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue, Showcasing a very special and rare certified natural vivid green emerald necklace and earring set.
Emerald
AGL Certified Colombian Emerald & Diamond Necklace & Earring Suite In Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Length of the earrings about 2 inches AGL Certified Necklace 14 Stones of the necklace were tested at random all Natural Beryl Emerald Origin Colombia clarity enhancement : Minor ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry Certified 168 Carat Royal Emerald Necklace And Earring Suite
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Possessing the vibrant saturation of top quality spectrum of all emerald...
Emerald
$71,200Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 20ct Zambian Emerald & 15ct Diamond Necklace Earring Suite 18KWG
Located in New York, NY
GIA certified 20 ct Zambian Emerald & 15 ct Diamond Necklace and Earring Bridal Suite 18KW Gold This 20 Ct Zambian Emerald and 15 Ct Diamond Necklace and Earring Bridal Suite is ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Guild Labs Certified Colombian Muzo Emerald and White Diamond 18K Gold Earring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Colombian Emerald Ring with Emerald sourced from Muzo mines, designed beautifully with marquise and pear shape white diamonds (D/E color). The Emerald are graded by Guild Gemologica...
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 73ct Zambian Emerald & 22ct Diamond Necklace Earring Bridal Suite
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Zambian Natural Emerald Necklace and Earring set GIA Report # 2235396105 Natural Beryl, Emerald , Zambia , F2 This 73 Ct Zambian Emerald and 22 Ct Diamond Necklace and ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
$33,412Sale Price|25% Off
AIG Certified 18.00 Carats Zambian Emerald 6.30 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
A gorgeous brooch in exclusive Art Deco design, so particular and refined classic style. Magnificent Pendant/Brooch come in 18K gold with a lustrous Natural Zambian Emerald, CEO mino...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
AIG Certified 20.00 Carats Zambian Emerald 6.30 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
A gorgeous brooch in exclusive Art Deco design, so particular and refined classic style. Brooch come in 18K gold with a extraordinary Natural Zambian Emerald, extra fine quality, CEO...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
IGI Certified Victorian 39.10 CT Emerald 16.50 CT Diamond Necklace Earrings Set
Located in Westport, CT
An extraordinary Victorian silver and 12K yellow gold natural emerald and diamond suite, accompanied by IGI reports #35J3991526 and #35J3991626. This magnificent set features a richl...
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
AIG Certified 27.81 Ct Zambian Emeralds 3.93 Ct Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite bracelet /Choker in Art Deco design, so original and sophisticated, a very piece of art. Bracelet is in 18k gold with 3 pieces of natural Zambian Emeralds, fine quality,...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 75 Ct Zambian Emerald & 30Ct Diamond Necklace Earring Bridal Suite
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Zambian Natural Emerald and Diamond Suite GIA Report # 5234396120, Natural Beryl , Emerald , Zambia , F2 75 Ct Zambian Emerald and 30 Ct Diamond Necklace and Earring ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
AGL Pear Emerald & Diamond Necklace Earrings Set in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
AGL Certified Pear Emerald & Diamond Necklace Earrings SET in 18k White Gold Emerald and Diamond Statement Necklace & Earrings Set in 18k White Gold features: NECKLACE: An AGL cert...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified Minor Traditional 5 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
AGL Certified Minor Traditional 5 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Stud Earrings 5 Carat finest Colombian Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Post Earrings 18 Karat Gold This exquisite ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Oscar Heyman AGL Certified Tradition Colombian Emerald Diamond Earring Platinum
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Designer Oscar Heyman Colombian Emerald AGL Certified Minor Traditional Emerald cut emerald Diamond Earrings ,Estate In person earrings are 5 times better then what they look in pic...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Studs 1.00 Carat Total
By Lili Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
1 CT diamonds set in low basket 4 prong push back style. GIA certificates for each diamond color G , vvs-vs in clarity. Lab tested guarantee all NATURAL mined diamonds. Available ...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Studs 0.75 Carat Total
By Lili Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
3/4 CT diamonds set in low basket 4 prong push back style. GIA certificates for each diamond color ranging from D-F. VVSI - VS2 in clarity. Lab tested guarantee all NATURAL mined di...
Diamond, Platinum
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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