Retro 1950s Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stunning pair of retro diamond earrings from the 1950s. A swirling roped motif sits atop three separate clusters of natural diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Ruby & Diamond Cluster Earrings Hallmarked 1988
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This pair of late 20th century earrings are crafted in yellow gold with white gold, featuring clusters with a central ruby surrounded diamonds in gallery claw settings.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Antique Cluster Earrings 1.20 Karat
By Tara Shaw-2
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of rose cut diamond cluster earrings, set in 18 Karat yellow gold 18th to 19th century with later applied posts and backs.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming pair of Victorian cluster earrings. Each piece is adorned with a multitude of shimmering rose cut diamonds, meticulously arranged to form a cobblestone-like d...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Spectacular Blue Sapphire Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A unique half cluster of 5.08 carats of colorless VS quality marquise and pear cut diamonds border the sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Multi-Cut Diamond Cluster Statement Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Multi-Cut Diamond Cluster Statement Earrings These magnificent high-jewelry earrings are meticulously crafted in platinum and feature an extraordinary array of brilliant-cu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$9,500 / set
Platinum and Gold Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings
Located in Flushing, NY
Each earring features a diamond-set upper cluster joined by a single round brilliant-cut diamond to an elongated, tapered drop.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
8.80 Carat Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold and silver with 2 center Old Mine cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 3.80 carats and surrounding Old European cut Diamonds weighing appr...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
$12,800Sale Price|20% Off
4 Carat Diamond Cluster Pear Shape Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
These stunning and sophisticated 4 Carat Diamond Cluster Pear Shape Earrings are masterfully crafted in rich 14k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond Cluster Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Pair of round Diamond Cluster Gold 7.4mm Stud Earrings. Securely nestled and Hand set in 18 Karat white Gold four-claw setting.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Pearl and Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Total Weight: 4.4 grams Face Dimensions: 12.5mm x 12.5mm Pearl Dimensions: 2 (6.2mm) Pearl Details: Natural Saltwater (no indications of treatment) Gradin...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Nina Zhou Aquamarine Diamond Cluster Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Experience the enchanting elegance of Nina Zhou's Aquamarine Diamond Cluster Earrings, beautifully set in solid yellow gold.
Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.98 Carat Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
This is a pair of 18ct white gold diamond stud earrings. Each earring plays host to a 0.25 carat round brilliant cut diamond surrounded by a double square halo. Condition: Used (Ve...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Cluster Huge gemstone diamond earrings 14KT omega earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Omega earrings with multiple gemstones, super comfortable cocktail earrings in white gold with unique style. Made in 14KT gold. **All items leave our premises with a certificate in...
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Quartz, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
$22,384Sale Price|20% Off
6 Carat Diamond Cluster Earrings in Platinum
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
These exquisite cluster earrings are crafted in fine platinum and feature a breathtaking display of approximately 6 carats of natural diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Classic Diamond Platinum Cluster Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A very elegant cluster earring design. 8.72 carats of stunning and brilliant marquise and pear shaped diamonds set in platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Statement Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These striking platinum earrings feature a dynamic cluster design, with round brilliant and cascading marquise-cut, and pear-shaped diamonds creating a voluminous and elegant stateme...
Diamond, Platinum
White Gold Diamond Cluster Stud Cluster Earrings - 14k Princess 1.50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.50ctw Cut: Princess Color: G - H Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total Carats: 1.50ctw Style: Cluster Stud Fastenin...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Diamond Pear Diamond Glamorous Cluster Earrings GIA Certified
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
The elongated pear shapes create elegant movement, while the soft yellow color gives the earrings a bright, luminous presence. Above each yellow diamond, a cluster of colorless pear...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond
Platinum Marquise Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A showstopping pair of vintage platinum earrings, exquisitely crafted in a pear-shaped silhouette and set with a dazzling cluster of 72 marquise-cut diamonds totaling approximately 6...
Diamond, Platinum
Colombian Emerald & Diamond Cluster Earrings, Gübelin Certified
Located in New York, NY
These exceptional Colombian emerald and diamond cluster earrings showcase a beautifully matched pair of octagonal step-cut natural emeralds totaling 9.22 carats, surrounded by a radi...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
Issac Nussbaum GIA Certified Diamond Cluster Earrings
By Issac Nussbaum
Located in New York, NY
Gia Certified Diamond Cluster Earrings. Set in our handmade 18 karat white gold mounting, these Winston style cluster earrings are a dash of elegance and sophistication.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Drop Down Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Denver, CO
This antique earring set features thirty-six rose cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.50 carats set in darkened silver over 18kt yellow gold in classic late Georgian/early Victoria...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Art Deco Old Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exquisite pair of cluster drop earrings crafted during the pinnacle of the Art Deco movement.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Platinum Diamond Paisley Cluster Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of platinum and diamond earclips. Each earclip designed as a cluster in a paisley motif set with approximately 20 marquise cut diamonds surrounding approximately 15 round bri...
Diamond, Platinum
$19,200Sale Price|20% Off
Marquise Shape Platinum Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted in platinum the earrings feature a delicate cluster design set with 10 natural diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Cluster 3.25C. Diamonds Earrings
Located in New York, NY
-Platinum -Dimension: 0.5x0.7” -Diamonds: 3.25ct, VS Clarity, G color -Weight: 7.6gr Retail: $17900
Boodles 3.02 Carat Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
By Boodles
Located in London, GB
Here we have a meticulously designed pair of diamond stud earrings from the renowned British jewellery designer, Boodles. Each earring features a centralised bright white round brill...
Diamond, Platinum
$6,890Sale Price|30% Off
Bespoke Ruby & Diamond Oval Cluster Earrings 2.42ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A Pair Of Oval Ruby Oval Cluster Stud Earrings, claw set in 18ct white gold within a border of 14 round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
David Webb 20.00 Carat Diamond Cluster Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Pear-Shaped and Marquise cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 20.00 carats. Signed by David Webb Comes with its Certificate of Authenticity ...
Diamond, Platinum
Palladium Diamond Cluster Earrings, Set With 0.80ct Natural Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Elegant and timeless, these diamond cluster earrings are crafted in palladium, featuring 0.80ct of natural diamonds for a radiant sparkle.
Diamond, Palladium
Sapphire and diamond cluster earrings, circa 1920.
Located in London, GB
Sapphire and diamond cluster earrings. A matching pair of earrings, each set with an oval old cut natural unenhanced sapphire in an open back claw setting, two in total with an appro...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Italian 1980s Colombian Emerald & Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Firenze, FI
An elegant pair of vintage Italian cluster earrings dating to circa 1980, crafted with exceptional attention to detail.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
ARAYIAN Cluster Burma Ruby and Diamond Earrings
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
Gold: 5.44 grams Rubies: 6 pieces, 3.70 carats Diamonds: 12 pieces, 1.62 carats A pair of clustered Burma ruby and diamond earrings featuring six rubies totaling 3.70 carats and tw...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Cluster Earrings 1.32 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Diamond: 1.32 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Dimensions: 41 x 10 mm
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Diamond Cluster Earrings 2.6 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Diamond: 2.60 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Dimensions: 35 x 18 mm
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Diamond Cluster Earrings 3.14 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Diamond: 3.14 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Dimensions: 42 x 23 mm
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
Diamond Cluster Earrings 2.8 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Diamond: 2.80 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Dimensions: 41 x 14 mm
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
$25,100 / set
GIA Certified Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Handmade Platinum Diamond Cluster Earrings with 6 Pear Shapes D color VS1 clarity weighting 2.41cts & 4 Marquise D color VS1 clarity weighting 1.61cts.
Diamond, Platinum
$1,178Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Stud Earrings Oval Stud Earrings Diamond Cluster Earrings
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Dainty Stud Earrings in 18k Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold. These Dainty Stud Earrings are made of 18k solid gold featuring shiny brilliant round cut natural diamonds set by mas...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,028Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Stud Earrings Oval Stud Earrings Diamond Cluster Earrings
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Dainty Stud Earrings in 14k Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold. These Dainty Stud Earrings are made of 14k solid gold featuring shiny brilliant round cut natural diamonds set by mas...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Flower Cluster Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Flower Cluster Earrings PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 147788 Listing Title: BVLGARI Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Flower Cluster Earrings Condition Descript...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Diamond Cluster Earrings 1.32 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Diamond: 1.32 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Dimensions: 41 x 10 mm
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Diamond Cluster Earrings 2.6 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Diamond: 2.60 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Dimensions: 35 x 18 mm
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Diamond Cluster Earrings 3.14 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Diamond: 3.14 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Dimensions: 42 x 23 mm
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Diamond Cluster Earrings 2.8 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Diamond: 2.80 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Dimensions: 41 x 14 mm
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
14k Solid Gold Diamond Cluster Earrings Set
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Diamond Cluster Earrings Bridal Wedding Earring Set Jewelry Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unus...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2.93 Carat Round Diamond Cluster Flower Earrings
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
2.93 Carat Diamond Cluster Earrings. Set in 14 Karat White Gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.75 Carat Round Diamond Cluster Flower Earrings
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
3.75 Carat Diamond Cluster Earrings. Set in 14 Karat White Gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Cluster Earrings 1.32 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Diamond: 1.32 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Dimensions: 41 x 10 mm
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Diamond Cluster Earrings 2.6 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Diamond: 2.60 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Dimensions: 35 x 18 mm
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Diamond Cluster Earrings 3.14 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Diamond: 3.14 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Dimensions: 42 x 23 mm
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Diamond Cluster Earrings 2.8 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Diamond: 2.80 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Dimensions: 41 x 14 mm
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Diamond cluster stud earrings in 18 karats gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Diamond cluster stud earrings in 18 karats gold. Pair of stud earrings featuring gold rays alternating between twisted and smooth strands, set with old-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold
14K Solid Gold Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Diamond Earrings Cluster Earrings For Women Gold Ear Studs Gifts Gold Weight: 0.81 Grams Approx.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1.10 Carat Natural Diamonds Cluster Earrings 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Cluster & Halo Stud Earrings. 1.10cts of natural round diamonds: G-color, Vs-2 clarity. 14kt. white gold 2.9 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.96 Carat Natural Diamonds Cluster Earrings 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Cluster & Halo Stud Earrings. 2.96cts of natural round diamonds: G-color, Vs-2 Si-1 clarity. 14kt. white gold 3.8 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.30ct Natural Diamonds Cluster Bar Stud Earrings 18kt*
Located in New York, NY
Cluster bar & stud diamond dangle earrings. 2.30 carat natural round diamonds H color vs2 clarity 18kt white gold 21 grams Earring measure 2 inch long 15mm diameter large ci...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 2.55 carat sapphire diamond platinum cluster earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This pair of vintage cluster earrings centers on two oval cut sapphires weighing a total of 2.55 carats, their cool blue hue set beautifully within a glittering diamond surround.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold These drop earrings are crafted in 18k white gold and feature round diamonds arranged in compact floral-inspired clusters.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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.
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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