2.06 Carat Natural Diamonds Loop Rings Dangle Earrings 14 Karat Gold*
Located in New York, NY
Circle loop earrings. The Modern Dangle. 2.06cts of natural round diamonds: G-color, Vs-2 clarity. 14kt. white gold 11.7 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Vintage 1995 Iconic Gold CC Coco White Pearl Round Drop Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1995 95 P Iconic Classic Logo CC Coco White Pearl Circle Round Drop Dangle Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Green Agate Diamond Geometric Art Deco Style Drop Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These extraordinary Green Agate Drop Earrings showcase polished green agate drops suspended beneath interconnected circle links encrusted with sparkling diamonds. Sculpted in 14k yel...
Diamond, Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ball Dome Dangle Deco Earrings 14kt Gold*
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Dangle Earrings Measurements: 1.30 inch long .50 inch wide circle Comfortable Clip posts 11.6 grams / 14kt.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gypsy Dangle Bohemian Deco Earrings 14kt Gold*
Located in New York, NY
Gypsy Dangle Earrings Measurements: 1.50 inch long .74 inch wide circle Comfortable Butterfly posts 11 grams / 14kt.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Onyx Diamond Doorknocker "Strap" Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous, Unique Earrings by David Webb Onyx Semi-Circle Overlaid with Two Articulating Diamond-Studded "Straps" Length of Earrings = 1 1/8" Width of Earrings = 13/16" Total Diamond ...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.36ct Natural Diamonds Rolling Loop Rings Dangle Earrings 14kt Mult*
Located in New York, NY
Large Rolling Rings circle loop earrings. The Modern Dangle. 1.36cts of natural round diamonds: G-color, Vs-2 clarity. 14kt. white / yellow / rose gold 20 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Iconic Gold Red Cabochon Double Rope Swirl Statement Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Red Round Circle Cabochon Double Swirl Twist Rope Openwork Chunky Statement Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Chanel 1985 Gripoix Iconic Gold Ruby Emerald Red Green Cabochon Domed Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1985 Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Gripoix Ruby Emerald Green Red Cabochon Round Circle Domed Relief Baroque Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent cond...
Gold Plate
Chanel 1995 Gripoix Iconic Ruby Red Cabochon Crystals CC Coco Square Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1995 95 A Gripoix Ruby Red Logo CC Coco Cabochon Crystals Square Cube Round Circle Clip On Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Bohemian European Mod Enamel Ball Bead Cluster Dangle Earrings 18kt*
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Enamel Cluster Large Bead Dangle earrings Measurements of Earrings: 15.8mm diameter cluster (Upper) 24mm Diameter (Larger Circle) 1.85 inch long 28.7 grams / 18kt. yellow...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,000 / set
Large Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in Weston, MA
There are fourteen faceted diamonds on the outer hoop and nine diamonds on the inside of the hoop giving the impression that diamonds surround the entire circle. A barely perceptible...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1.60 carat diamond 18k white gold cluster earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A slim ring of contrasting gold circles the center stone, a subtle two-tone detail that adds definition to the cluster without pulling focus from the diamonds themselves.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Platinum and Gold Drop Earrings with 0.60ct Diamonds
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Each of these Edwardian earrings stacks two pierced, spoke-like circles, one above the other, milgrain-edged and finished in platinum over 15k gold, with an old European cut diamond ...
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 18k White Gold Sodalite and Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two circular sodalite gems surround an open circle of sparkling round diamonds in these Art Deco-inspired 18k white gold dangling earrings.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Christian Lacroix Huate Couture Iconic Rare Cross Heart Purple Gold Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Unisex Iconic Classic Large Logo Double Fire Flame Sun Circle Dangle Drop Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Simon G. 18K White Gold 0.69 ct Sapphire & 0.67 ct Diamond Drop Earrings
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
These geometric earrings have concentric circles of diamonds and blue sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Valentino Iconic 1980's X Design Large Crystal Enamel Statement Earrings
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous large scale vintage Valentino X statement earrings 1980's Provenance: from a prominent East Hampton estate Designed as a classic, bold crystal X within a charcoal enamel cir...
Enamel
18 kt. White Gold Clip - On Earrings Pavé Set With 6.56 ct. Diamonds
By Crivelli Gioielli
Located in Antwerp, BE
Diamonds Back of the earring has beautiful laser cut Moon, heart, stars, circles Diamonds: Brilliant cut diamonds, together ca. 6.56 ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Italian Micromosaic Gold Brooch-Pendant And Earrings Suite, Circa 1870
Located in London, GB
The pendant has a gold bale, with granulated Etruscan style work, the micromosaic features a fly or beetle, with a green metallic abdomen and brown thorax, on a white background, in ...
Gold
0.50 Carat Natural Pear & Marquise Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings 18K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Three marquise-cut diamonds are set within a slim round wire frame in this stud, arranged so their points meet near the center while their curved bodies fill out toward the edge of t...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Iconic Extra Large White Round Pearl Crystals Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Extra Large White Round Circle Pearl Double Sparkling Crystals Dome Modernist Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Iconic Rare Turquoise Ruby Citrine Pink Heart Tassel 2 Set
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Luxury Red Ruby Heart Love Turquoise Beads Purple Amethyst Yellow Orange Citrine Circle Round Oval Square Water Drop Crystals Tassel Pendant Branch Abnormal...
Gold Plate
Belle Époque Platinum Diamond & Sapphire Target Earrings, circa 1915
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional pair of Belle Époque platinum earrings, beautifully composed in concentric circles of diamonds and richly saturated blue sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Christian Dior GROSSE Unisex Iconic Gold Door Knocker Hoop Crystals Earrings
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Vintage Glow Circle Round Hoop Crystals Bar Door Knocker Drop Clip Statement Modernist Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Iconic Gold Large White Pearl Crystals Triangle Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Triangle Openwork White Round Circle Pearl Crystals Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Iconic Large Gold Round Stars Crystals Domed Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Textured Large Round Circle Stars Crystals Dome Hoop Chunky Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Italian Gilded Metal Chandelier Earrings, Neoclassical Design
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The pendant itself is a work of art, with a beautiful openwork design composed of irregular, free-form circles that evoke a sense of fluid movement and artistry.
Christian Dior GROSSE Haute Couture Opulent Iconic Blue White Pearls Earrings
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Vintage Sapphire Navy Blue Cabochon Oval White Round Circle Pearls Sparkling Crystals Flower Openwork Elegant Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excell...
Gold Plate
Modern Italian Geometric Horn Drop Earrings with Sterling Silver Posts
Located in Atlanta, GA
The high style Italian designer dangling earrings are connected with a solid small circle and a hollow large rectangle with an irregular shaped surface on it.
Sterling Silver
C1800 Amethyst & 18K gold Pendeloque Earrings with original amethyst tops
Located in Baltimore, MD
The shape of our earrings with the round top above the teardrop shape and finished at the bottom with a small amethyst circle, is a classic form in Georgian jewelry and have truly st...
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Natural Diamond Pave Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold, 3.26 Carat, HRD Certified
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Their sculptural concentric-circle silhouette is meticulously pavé set with 3.26 carats of natural round brilliant diamonds, creating a striking display of brilliance from every angle.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.80 Carat Natural Diamonds Rolling Loop Rings Dangle Earrings 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Large Rolling Rings circle loop earrings. The Modern Dangle. 3.80cts of natural round diamonds: G-color, Vs-2 clarity. 14kt. white / yellow / rose gold 26.9 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18K White Gold 2.53 Carats
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Designed to make an unforgettable impression, these natural diamond hoop earrings showcase a continuous circle of brilliant pear-shaped diamonds set in luxurious 18K white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel 1986 Vintage Matelassé Gripoix Iconic Rare Blue Gold Sapphire Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1986 Unisex Gripoix Sapphire Clear Blue Matelassé Quilted Logo CC Coco Round Circle Cabochon Symmetric Fan Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good cond...
Gold Plate
1.70CT Natural Oval Bright Red Ruby Diamond Dangle Butterfly Earrings 14KT*
Located in New York, NY
overall: 1.13 Inch long & .56 inch wide at lower cluster circle. $6,000 Appraisal Certificate to accompany
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Green Jade Teardrop Earrings with Onyx and Coral Accents by Carola Gioielli
Located in Aci Castello, IT
At the top of the design, a large, glossy black disc commands attention with its dark, polished surface. This black circle is accented with a radiant red cabochon centered perfectly ...
Coral, Jade, Onyx
Set in 18K Rose Gold, Mozambique Ruby & Morganite Chandelier Drop Earring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
✦ Handmade / Handcrafted Fine Jewelry ✦ Gemstone: natural Mozambique Ruby ✦ Gemstone Cut: Semi Circle ✦ Gemstone Weight: 4.59 ct. Approx. ✦ Gemstone: natural Morganite ✦ Gemsto...
Morganite, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Haute Couture Ruby Emerald Sapphire Domed Gold Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty 3D Vivid Textured Ruby Emerald Sapphire Citrine Pink Red Blue Navy Green Multicolour Round Circle Dome Openwork Elegant Modernist Chunky Statement...
Gold Plate
3.52 Carat Natural Blue Aquamarine Diamonds Earrings 14 Karat Dangle Loops*
Located in New York, NY
overall: 1.74 Inch long diameter of larger circle dangle: .74 inch Comfortable Lever locking
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5.50ct Natural Round Emeralds Diamond Earrings 14kt Snowflake Dangle**
Located in New York, NY
Full cut brilliant clean clarity and transparent 2.50 carat round & marquis diamonds H color vs2 clarity 14 karat white gold 8.9 g Earrings measure 1.65 inch long Diameter o...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Vintage 1993 Iconic Massive Paris Star Hoop Versatile Domed Drop Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1993 Iconic Unisex Massive Large Paris Star Circle Hoop Versatile Domed Drop Circle Gold Versatile Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Versatile earrings.
Gold-filled
Christian Dior Mitchel Maer Iconic Rare Large Emerald Lake Green Cross Earrings
By Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior by Mitchel Maer Vintage 1950s Emerald Lake Green Cross Flower Crystals Rectangle Baguette Circle Openwork Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Silver Tone Mitchel Maer wa...
Silver Plate
1.26 Carat Natural Round Diamonds Dangle Rolling Rings Earrings 14 Karat Large*
Located in New York, NY
Rolling Rings circle earrings. The Modern Dangle. 1.26cts of natural round diamonds: G-color, Vs-2 clarity. 14kt. white gold 18.7 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
7.38 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond Dangle Chandelier Earrings 14 Karat Gold Omega*
Located in New York, NY
Chandelier Statement Ruby Diamonds Dangling Circles throughout 3.00ct. Natural Red Rubies. Rubies: Rounds & Full Cuts.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Givenchy Vintage Unisex Iconic Rare 4G Button Matte Gold Pierced Drop Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex 4G Logo Monogram Double Button Circle Round Matte Modernist Drop Dangle Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Gray Pearl Turquoise Hook Earrings, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry
Located in Westport, CT
The turquoise punches through the gray — a small circle of sky blue against iridescent silver. Two stones, one point of contact.
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings, 7.65 Carats
Located in London, GB
A pair of ruby and diamond drop earrings, set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, with two at the top, weighing a total of 0.68 carat, the drop is set with a total of 0.90 carat, with...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Christian Dior Vintage Iconic Gold Huge White Pearl Crystals Chunky Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Huge Extra Large White Oval Pearl Triangle Circle Shining Crystals Sunburst Elegant Modernist Statement Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condit...
Gold Plate
$195Sale Price|40% Off
KJL vintage gold tone lions head interchangeable color designer clip on earrings
By KJL
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KJL KENNETH JAY LANE • gold tone with resin circles • vintage designer earrings comes with original box MEASUREMENTS • 1" in diameter CONDITION • very good v...
Bulgari Ruby Heart Earrings 18K Yellow Gold Circa 1970s
By Bulgari
Located in Fairfield, CT
Bulgari Ruby Heart Earrings 18K Yellow Gold Circa 1970s These Bvlgari earrings are made in 18K yellow gold and feature heart-shaped pink tourmalines bezel set within the house's ico...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Medusa Gold and Diamond Earrings by Versace
By Versace
Located in New York, NY
As enthralling as the woman that they depict. approximately 6.00 total carats of white diamonds Size: Approx Length 2' Inches Circle size - approx 25mm (1' inch) Pre-owned excellent ...
Diamond, Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Unisex Rare Silver Large Crystals Hoop Domed Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Whole Large Sparkling Crystals Circle Round Sparkling Crystals Hoop Dome Chunky Statement Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Silver Tone Very good conditi...
Silver Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Iconic Rare Gold Ruby Sunburst Starburst Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Ruby Red Circle Round Crystal Blossom Flourish Flower Sunburst Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage Gold Iconic 31 Rue Cambon Paris Round Button Relief Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1980s Unisex Classic Iconic Logo CC 31 Rue Cambon Paris Relief Round Button Circle Modernist Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage Haute Couture Iconic Gold Large White Pearl Camélia Coco Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1980s Extra Large Camélia Flower White Pearl Circle Round Coco Crush Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Leo de Veoomen 18 KT Yellow Gold Enamel Earrings with Mabe Pearl Center
By Leo de Vroomen
Located in New York, NY
The clip-backs bear the hallmark of the designer and are signed de Vroomen Diameter of circle measures approximately 1."
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
6.27 Carat Sapphire Diamond Cluster Halo Earrings in 18K White Gold Omega Back
Located in New York, NY
Designed with a contemporary open-circle silhouette, the earrings feature alternating sapphire clusters and diamond accents that create depth, movement, and dimension.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Christian Dior GROSSE Iconic Haute Couture Gold Large Snowflake Chunky Earrings
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Extra Large Snowflake Water Tear Drop Triangle Circle Whole Sparkling Crystals Hexagon Flower Openwork Elegant Chunky Statement Clip Earrings, Gold Plated...
Gold Plate
$1,996Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Turquoise & Diamond Clip-On Earrings, 66.46ct Total
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Oversized gemstone earrings, geometric circles, and vibrant statement pieces continue to dominate resort, vacation, and summer jewelry trends.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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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