Crown Trifari 1950s Gold Round Circle White Pearls Openwork Criss Cross Earrings
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Round Circle White Pearls Openwork Criss Cross Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
Roberto Coin Cento Collection Diamond Circle Earrings in 18K white gold
By Roberto Coin
Located in Chicago, IL
Roberto Coin Cento Collection Diamond Circle Earrings in 18K white gold. These elegant earrings feature 132 natural round brilliant Cento cut diamonds with a total weight of 1.2 cara...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$700Sale Price|20% Off
Solid Yellow Gold Hammered Texture Finish Open Circle Petite Everyday Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 3.80 Grams Overall Diameter: 20.29mm (0.79") Thickness: 1.70mm projection off the ear Closure: Post w/ butterfly backing (pierced ears requir...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
22268 Tiffany & Co 18k White Gold 9.65mm Turquoise T Circle Stud Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany 18k white gold earring weighs 4.5g Earrings measures 9.65mm wide Tiffany friction backings Earrings stamped ''T&Co. Au750 ITALY'' Current retail price is $3,300 + TAX Co...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Victoria Round and Marquise Diamond Vine Circle Platinum Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Victoria diamond Vine Circle earrings, a masterful creation in lustrous platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Blue Vivid Butterfly Yellow Shell Round Circle White Pearl Pierced Drop Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Blue Butterfly Yellow Shell Round Circle Pearl Retro Pierced Earrings Very high cost and very high quality, 100% handmade.
Gold Plate
14K Rose Gold Channel Set Tapered Baguette Rhodolite Diamond Circle Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14K rose gold rhodolite garnet diamond circle earrings are fusion of opulence and sophistication.
Diamond, Rhodolite, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Stud Earrings - 14k Rd Cab 1.60ctw Circles Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Emeralds Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): 1.20ctw Cut: Round Cabochon Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .40ctw Cu...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Genuine Diamond Open Circle Earrings Dainty Everyday Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Yellow Gold Genuine Diamond Open Circle Earrings Dainty Everyday Jewelry Total Carat Weight 0.24 & Under Base Metal Yellow Gold Certification BIS Hallmark, IGI Material 14k Yell...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Intertwined Tri-Color Circle Earring 14k Solid Gold Diamond Anniversary Earring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Intertwined Tri-Color Circle Earring 14k Solid Gold Diamond Anniversary Earring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Diamond Double Open Circle Platinum Drop Earrings Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely Detailed Vintage Double Circle Diamond Drop Earrings. Hand crafted in Platinum and Hand set with round diamonds, weighing approx. 3.00tcw.
Diamond, Platinum
CHANEL Vintage 1988 Huge Gold Black White Round Circle Pearl Cambon Tel Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
CHANEL Vintage 1988 15 Massive Huge White Round Circle Pearl Logo 31 Rue Cambon Tel. 42618335 Chunky Statement Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Gold Large 3D Circle Openwork Mesh Domed Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Unisex Large 3D Circle Round Openwork Mesh Statement Chunky Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Red Burgundy Enamel Trio Round Circle Button Tassel Long Drop Elegant Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Burgundy Red Enamel Trio Round Circle Button Tassel Long Drop Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone, Swarovski Element The cost is very high. 100% handmade.
Gold Plate, Enamel
Concentric Circle Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Concentric Circle Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings feature radiant natural diamonds set in a beautiful combination of 14K yellow and white gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Circle Drop Diamond Earrings 0.97 Carats with Pushbacks in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K yellow gold interlocking "door knocker" drop earrings with round faceted natural diamonds weighing 0.97 carat total. Earrings have push back post. Round diamonds are H color, ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gold Red Ruby Emerald Sapphire Circle Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Ruby Red Emerald Green Sapphire Blue Navy Citrine Yellow Fuchsia Pink Multicolour Round Circle Dome Openwork Elegant Modernist Chunky Statement Cl...
Gold Plate
Celine Paris 1980s Vintage Gold Iconic Massive Logo Circle Hoop Drop Earrings
By Celine
Located in Wokingham, England
Celine Paris 1980s Vintage Unisex Massive Iconic Logo Monogram Circle Round Hoop Large Chunky Modernist Drop Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Versatile earrings.
Gold-filled
Dark Green Enamel Gold Double Round Circle Openwork Hoop Elegant Clip Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Dark Green Enamel Double Round Circle Openwork Hoop Modernist Clip On Earrings, Gold Tone, Swarovski Element The cost is high. 100% handmade.
Gold Plate, Enamel
TJD 0.45 Carat Diamond Circle Stud Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Diamond circle stud earrings crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, set with approximately 0.45 carat of brilliant cut diamonds, totaling 58 stones.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.07 Carat Diamond Circle Frame Star Stud Earrings 14K White Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Diamond circle frame star stud earrings in 14K white gold, designed with a delicate and contemporary appeal.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Large Monogram Whole Logo CD Circle Round Domed Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Whole Logo CD Monogram Round Circle Dome Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Black Enamel Oval Openwork Circle Round Fan Gold Retro Elegant Clip Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Black Oval Enamel Hollow Circle Fan Retro Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Tone, Swarovski Element The cost is very high. 100% handmade.
Gold Plate, Enamel
Chanel Vintage 1980s Large White Pearl Star Cross Round Circle Domed Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1980s Large White Pearl Round Circle Star Cross Domed Chunky Statement Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Classic Round Circle Logo CD Button Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Classic Iconic Logo CD Button Round Circle Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
$100Sale Price / set|50% Off
Designer Cubic Zirconia Circle Silver Stud Earrings Jewelry Gift for Girlfriend
Located in New York, NY
Designer Cubic Zirconia Statement Circle Stud Earrings in sterling silver. You shall need these stud earrings to make a statement with your look.
Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pink Tourmaline Taper Baguettes Diamond Circle Dangle Art Deco Gold Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14k gold pink tourmaline taper baguettes diamond circle dangle art deco inspired earrings These 14 karat gold stunning dangle earrings are a mesmerizing blend of sophistication and ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Chanel Vintage 1995 Large CC Coco Logo Circle Round Abnormal Badge Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1995 95 P Unisex Classic Iconic Hammered Large CC Coco Logo Abnormal Circle Round Badge Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Double Glow Round Circle Ball Pierced Drop Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Double Glow Ball Circle Round Dome Modernist Dangle Drop Pierced Earrings, Gold Plated Good condition.
Gold Plate
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Open Circle Dangle Drop Earrings in Polished Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designed with Tiffany’s signature sophistication, each earring features an open circle motif, delicately adorned with brilliant, meticulously set diamonds that catch the light from e...
Diamond, Platinum
5.70 Carat Natural Diamonds Floating Grill Dangle Earrings 14 Karat Circles
Located in New York, NY
Earrings measure: 2.4 Inch Long 1.76 inch diameter (circle) .54 inch diameter (bow) Comfortable butterfly closure $26,000 Appraisal Certificate to accompany *gorgeous details of...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.63 ct Pear & Emerald-Cut Diamond Open Circle Hoop Earrings 18K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Pear and emerald-cut diamonds alternate around an open circle that frames the lobe from the front, spaced along a fine wire so the ring reads airy and graphic.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Vintage Massive Large Lucky Four Leaf Clover Black Circle Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1960s Robert Goossens Massive Large Lucky Four Leaf Clover Flower Medallion Black Circle Round Coco Twist Swirl Rope Gilt Elegant Modernist Chunky Statement Clip Earri...
Gold Plate
Montana Blue Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Formation Circle Mini Stud
By Wesley Kloss Fine Jewelry
Located in Cleveland, OH
Sometimes the best things in life are the accents, the small gestures and textural pieces that add intentionality to our days. These Mini Formation Studs can pair well with larger ea...
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
18K White Gold Open Circle Marquise Round Cut Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
"Quality 18K White Gold Open Circle Marquise Round Cut Diamond Hoop Earrings. Designed for pierced ears.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,796Sale Price|20% Off
14KY Gold Door Knocker Clip-on Earring Lapis Lazuli & Diamond Circle 0.55 Carat
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Designed with rich royal-blue lapis lazuli open-circle drops, each earring showcases the gemstone's naturally occurring golden pyrite flecks that shimmer like stars against a midnigh...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Intertwined Tri-Color Circle Earring in 14k Solid Rose Gold Diamond
Located in Chicago, IL
Intertwined Tri-Color Circle Earring 14k Solid Gold Diamond Anniversary Earring.
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Circle Dangle Drop Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This stunning pair of dangle earrings features 8 brilliant-cut natural White Diamonds total weight of 0.20 Carat on delicate circles finished with a unique velvet background look.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
Circle Leaf Dangle Natural Diamond Earrings In 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. Dangle Diamond Earrings are a luxurious pair, featuring an ornate design with a...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
SI/H Certified Marquise Diamond Open Circle 18K White Gold Stud Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Embrace timeless elegance with our natural diamond stud earrings crafted in solid 18K gold the perfect blend of sophistication, purity, and lasting value. Each earring features handp...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,208Sale Price / set|20% Off
1.51Ct Natural Diamond Marquise Flower & Round Open Circle Hoop Earring 18k Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Playful, glamorous, and strikingly modern — these natural diamond open circle hoop earrings with marquise flower tops are a truly original fine jewelry design.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Earrings with Removable Round Emeralds from the Circle of Baguette Diamonds
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Striking Round Emerald Earrings with a Circle of Baguette Diamonds. The Emerald is Removable and Portable without the Diamonds, so You can Use Earrings as Everyday Jewel or for the ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peace And Love 18K Yellow Gold Circle Hoops Contemporary Design Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini "Letters" Collection 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hoops "Peace & Love" Modern Handcrafted Design Earrings. The Gold letters are completely handmade one by one and jointed as...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Natural Oval Blue Aquamarine and Diamond Circle Earring in 18K White Gold
By Osiyan
Located in New York, NY
These statement earrings feature an elegant circle design set with oval aquamarines (15.99 cts total) and accented by round brilliant diamonds (2.10 cts).
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Full Pavé Diamond Circle Clip Earrings, "Ocean Wave" 2cm
Located in Firenze, FI
Embodying refined elegance, these exquisite clip-on earrings feature a perfectly round disc entirely encrusted with brilliant-cut diamonds. The masterful pavé setting creates an unin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Givenchy Vintage Large Glow Unisex Gold Circle Botton 4G Logo Hoop Drop Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Rare Large Glow Circle Botton Round 4G Logo Hoop Modernist Drop Dangle Clip Chunky Statement Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage 1994 Rare Iconic Gold Circle Round Domed CC Coco Logo Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1994 94 A Iconic Circle Round Domed Logo CC Coco Modernist Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage 1970s Rare Gold Openwork Circle Ribbon Knot Logo CC Coco Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1970s Textured Openwork Circle Round Ribbon Knot Whole Logo CC Coco Modernist Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage 1993 Rare Gold Large Coco Glow Round Circle Button Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1993 Unisex Logo Large CC Coco Glow Round Circle Button Clip Earrings Modernist Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Charriol Pavé Diamond Open Circle Drop Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By Charriol
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Each earring begins with a diamond-set stud that flows into an articulated open circle, giving the design a light, airy presence.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Classic Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Halo Circle Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a touch of brilliance to your collection with these Classic Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Halo Circle Earrings. Featuring natural full-cut diamonds set in 14k yellow gold, these earrin...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$1,466Sale Price|20% Off
14k Gold: Flow Large Hoop Earrings Transitioning from Circle to Square
By Wesley Kloss Fine Jewelry
Located in Cleveland, OH
The Large Flow Hoop begins as a circle and transitions gracefully into a square. Designed to be solid yet light, these earrings are a sleek statement — a timeless reimagining of a cl...
14k Gold
Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Rare Gold Matte Bow Circle White Pearl Leaf Drop Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Wokingham, England
Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Matte Bow Fan Circle Round White Pearl Long Leaf Drop Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
$4,798Sale Price|30% Off
18karat Gold Dangle Earring Rose Gold Cluster Double Halo Circle Diamond Earring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
18 Karat Gold Dangle Earring Rose Gold Cluster Double Halo Circle Diamond Earring This 18K solid 2 tone gold, Rose Gold circle earring is made with spectacular round diamond...
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold
Flower Daisy Circle Round Openwork Long Water Drop White Pearl Gold Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Flower Daisy Round Openwork Long Water Drop White Pearl Clip On Earrings, Gold Tone, Swarovski Element 100% handmade. Excellent gift for lady. High cost and quality. Material: Faux...
Gold Plate
Trinity Tritone Gold Circle Diamond Interlocking Rings 14K Gold Huggie Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Enhance your collection with these stunning earrings. Crafted with precision, the design features interlocking circular elements adorned with intricate detailing. The tri-tone finish...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Open Circle Natural Diamond Cocktail Stud Earrings in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. These open circle statement earrings feature marquise and round natural diamo...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Brown Champagne Diamonds Pave Set Circles 14K Rose Gold Statement Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A pair of elegant earrings with a modern design. Crafted with precision, these earrings feature round, textured discs encrusted with brown, champagne shimmering diamonds. The discs a...
Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Chanel Vintage 1994 Rare Iconic Gold Large Circle White Pearl CC Chunky Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage Unisex 1994 Iconic Classic Textured Large Circle White Pearl Four CC Logo Coco Chunky Modernist Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage 1995 Iconic Gold Circle White Pearl Large Logo CC Coco Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1995 95 P Unisex Classic Iconic White Pearl Large Logo CC Coco Round Circle Modernist Elegant Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
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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