Chocolate Quartz Diamond Chandelier Earrings
By Jaipur Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chocolate Quartz Diamond Chandelier Earrings featuring luminous chocolate quartz faceted droplets set with diamonds in a design reminiscent of the iconic Art Deco period. When worn,...
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Silver
Fresh Water Pearl Drop & Pave Diamond Ball Tunnel Earring Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18kt:6.98g, Diamond:1.63ct, Fresh water Pearl:s Size: 8 MM"
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
$2,796Sale Price|20% Off
Gwennie Tam Three Sisters Pave Diamond Earrings 3 Ball Orb 18 Karat Gold Estate
By Gwennie Tam
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of estate Gwennie Tam diamond orb earrings, crafted in 18k white gold. Round brilliant cut diamonds are pave set into round orbs (3 per earring) and total 2.87 carats ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 1.10 Carat Round Pave Diamonds Dolphin Ball Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Type: Earrings Height: 33 mm Width: 14 mm Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18K Retail Price:$6450 Hallmarks: 750 Total Weight: 9.5 Grams Stone Type: 1.10 CT G SI1 Diamonds 1.29 CT Mu...
A Pair of Platinum Red Coral & Diamond Earrings
Located in Flushing, NY
Designed as a pair of platinum earrings, each centering a polished round red coral cabochon within a radiating halo of round brilliant-cut diamonds. The classic cluster design highli...
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
Natural Diamond Earring with 0.70 Carat Diamond in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
this is an amazing earring with diamond : 0.70 carats gold : 6.56 gms Please read my reviews to make yourself comfortable. I don't want to sell just one time but make customers for...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Black Pave Diamong Ball Dangle Earrings Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:7.7g, Diamond:2.42ct, Size: 10 MM"
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
$720Sale Price|20% Off
Pearl Diamond Earrings 14 Karat White Gold Dangling Modern Earrings
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elegant pearl earrings in 14KT white gold made with white natural pearls 5mm size and natural diamonds. GOLD: 14KT gold NATURAL PEARL(S) Clarity/Color: Slightly included/White(5mm) ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,143Sale Price|20% Off
Designer Every Day Diamond Rose Gold Dangle Ball Earrings for Her 18K
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings Rose Gold 18K Diamond 20-RND57-0,073-4/6- Weight 5.14 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based jewellery brand, which cr...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Tanzanite earring with diamond in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
diamonds 1.06cts tanzanite 10.16cts gold 7.49gms It’s very hard to capture the true color and luster of the stone, I have tried to add pictures which are taken professionally and ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Blue Kyanite and Diamond Paradizia Earrings
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Understated, yet elegant indigo blue color chatoyant Kyanite earrings. The beauty of the earrings is expressed in the details of the faceted ball and the tapered pave dia...
Kyanite, 14k Gold
Diamond Ball Drop Earrrings Made in 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18kt gold:10.44g, Diamond:1.44ct"
Diamond, 18k Gold
Estate 18K Rose Gold Pave Diamond Ball Dome Omega Back Huggie Earrings 5.60cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A gorgeous pair of contemporary dome shaped huggie earrings done in 18K rose gold and pave set with approximately 5.60cttw in H-I color Si1-2 clarity round diamonds. These stunning e...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl and Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These vintage 14k yellow gold stud earrings showcase luminous pearls framed by approximately 1.0 carat total weight of sparkling diamonds. The elegant halo design creates a radiant s...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Moonstone, Tanzanite and Black Diamond PIerced Dangle Earrings
Located in North Miami, FL
This beautiful pair of Indian inspired with a contemporary twist wide teardrop dangle pierced earrings are the combination of luscious colored stones of tanzanite, moonstone set agai...
Black Diamond, Moonstone, Tanzanite, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
16.52 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing the epitome of luxury and sophistication, behold the breathtaking Natural Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings. A true marvel in the world of fine jewelry, this exquisite pa...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Front Back Double Sided Amethyst Diamond Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Be on top of the newest earring trend with a pair of double-sided stud earrings. Handcrafted from 14-karat gold and sterling silver, these stud earrings are set with 59.93 carats ame...
Brown Diamond, Amethyst, Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
$1,890 / item
Front Back Double Sided Agate Diamond Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Be on top of the newest earring trend with a pair of double-sided stud earrings. Handcrafted from 18-karat gold and sterling silver, these stud earrings are set with 1.73 carats spar...
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Angela Cummings Assael Pearl Diamond Clip Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
Angela Cummings Pearl, Diamond Clip-on Earrings The pearls are from Assael collection, collaboration with Angela Beautiful Contemporary Swirling Ribbon Design Made form 18k and Pla...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
$2,436Sale Price|20% Off
Diamonds 0.14 Carats Baroque Pearls Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Vannes, FR
Diamonds 0.14 Carats Baroque Pearls Yellow Gold Earrings. These beautiful earrings combine a stylish and timeless design. They have a cabochon-shaped structure decorated with a vib...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphires, Diamonds, Pearls, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a flower of diamonds and a central sapphire in the upper part. In the middle, a pearl and, below, a sapphire an...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
South Sea Pearl with Pave Diamonds Earrings
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description South Sea pearls, pave diamond earrings. Item # E3097 Materials and Weight White South Sea pearls, 12mm, oval Pave diamonds, 3.32 carats. Posts and jumbo backs, 14k whit...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
18 Carat White Gold Yellow, Orange Sapphire Diamond Gold Two Balls Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
18 Carat White gold Yellow, Orange Sapphire Diamond Gold Two Balls Earrings 2 Balls earrings made in 18k Gold.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Contemporary Coral Diamond Stud Earrings 18k White Gold Prong Setting
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
A Timeless Fusion of Mediterranean Luxury and Brilliant Sparkle These exquisite stud earrings are a celebration of refined Italian jewelry design. They feature two perfectly matched,...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Front Back Double Sided Diamond Turquoise Tunnel Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Be on top of the newest earring trend with a pair of double-sided stud earrings. Handcrafted from 14-karat gold and sterling silver, these stud earrings are set with 29.88 carats tur...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Diamond, Sapphire, Onyx Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Earrings 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1910 These exquisite Edwardian-era earrings are a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and design. The dangle/drop style f...
Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Moonstones Diamond Turquoise Onyx 18K White Gold Grain Setting Drop Earring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
These elegant 18kt white gold drop earrings are a refined and sophisticated creation, blending precious materials and gemstones of great charm. Their design is both modern and timele...
Diamond, Moonstone, Onyx, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Hoop Style Earring with Open Round Concept and Malachite Ball Hanging on Ceramic
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:16.06g, Diamond:2.18ct Malachite :8.00ct
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold
1.00 Carat Pave Set Round Blue Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Earrings Disco Ball
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
The disco balls collection introduces a bespoke dazzling assortment of sapphire, ruby, emerald and diamond-studded pendants, earrings, bracelets, and rings.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
14mm South Sea Pearl Diamond 18k White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in 18k white gold, these dangle earrings are a refined addition to any collection. Featuring a pair of fine AAA South Sea pearls measuring 14 mm each with strong luster and n...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 carat Gold Coral, Amethyst and Diamond Delice de Goa Cartier Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of 18 carat gold earrings with coral, amethysts and brilliant cut diamonds, signed and numbered: Cartier, model Delice de Goa. weight: 12.2 g dimensions: 30 x 13 cm
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
14K Solid Yellow Gold Ball Bead Statement Hoop Earrings Anniversary Gift for Her
Located in Jaipur, IN
And then there are pieces that derive their beauty from material purity and sculptural confidence alone — objects where the gold itself is the entire statement. These polished ball b...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.00 Carat Pave Set Round Blue Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Earrings Disco Ball
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
The disco balls collection introduces a bespoke dazzling assortment of sapphire, ruby, emerald and diamond-studded pendants, earrings, bracelets, and rings.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
$2,825Sale Price|20% Off
Drop Earrings South Sea Pearl White Diamonds Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover these stunning South Sea pearl and white diamond dangle earrings, meticulously crafted in 18-carat yellow gold. These exquisite jewels evoke classic style and add a touch of...
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,967Sale Price|20% Off
Chandelier Earrings South Sea Pearls White Diamonds White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Sublimate your elegance with these magnificent chandelier earrings in South Sea pearls and white diamonds, mounted on a sumptuous 18-carat white gold hanger. Featuring 11-12 mm diame...
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold South Sea Pearl and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These vintage earrings are crafted in 18k yellow gold, each centering on a luminous pearl with a smooth, rounded profile and soft iridescent overtones. The warm gold setting frames t...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
11mm South Sea Pearl Diamond 18k White Gold Huggie Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in 18k white gold, these earrings are a striking addition to any collection, featuring 11mm of golden and white south sea pearls. The earrings are adorned with 5.11 carats of...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Red Coral Green Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Dangle Clip-on Earrings
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Amazing dangle clip-on earrings crafted in 18k white gold with 18 carved natural green emeralds leaf-shape 25.10 ctw, 10 Diamonds 0.80 ctw and rare Mediterranean red coral 62,60 ctw,...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Superb Diamond Earrings Elegantly Swiss
Located in Litchfield, CT
SIZE: 1 1/2 inches long WEIGHT: 58.1 grams total, earrings with diamond ball 14.7 grams total STONES: 6.0 carats total weight of G color, VS clarity diamonds, and 14mm ...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Giant Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Diamond Screw Back Bubble Earrings in 18K Gold
By Mikimoto
Located in GOES, NL
These exceptional Mikimoto earrings are a true celebration of timeless luxury and craftsmanship. Set with brilliant diamonds and exquisite Akoya pearls, they embody the brand’s legen...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Beauvince Dazzling Drop Earrings (7.19 ct Diamonds) in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
These shiny disco ball style diamond earrings are an eye-catching enviable pair.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$31,150Sale Price|65% Off
NWT $89, 000 18KT Gold Magnificent 45CT Fancy Brown Cognac Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering are these Rare Beautiful 18KT Gold Cognac Brown Diamond Disco Ball Drop Earrings. Earrings are comprised of approx. 45 Carats of Fine Glittering Fa...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Sunita Nahata Mother of Pearl 8.59ct. Dangle Earrings in 18Karat White Gold.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Pink Pearl: 6.45 carat, 2.00 Size, Ball Shape. Pink Pearl: 0.95 carat, 4.00 Size, Ball Shape.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Mother of Pearl 14.95ct. Dangle Earrings in 18Karat White Gold.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Pink Pearl: 5.75 carat, 2.00 Size, Ball Shape. Pink Pearl: 0.97 carat, 4.00 Size, Ball Shape.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Mother of Pearl 13.79ct. Dangle Earrings in 18Karat White Gold.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Pink Pearl: 5.49 carat, 2.00 Size, Ball Shape. Pink Pearl: 0.92 carat, 4.00 Size, Ball Shape.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Mother of Pearl 5.47ct. Dangle Earrings in 18Karat White Gold.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Pink Pearl: 4.69 carat, 2.00 Size, Ball Shape. Pink Pearl: 0.96 carat, 4.00 Size, Ball Shape.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Turquoise Flower, Coral, Agate & Aquamarine Drop Earrings 14K White Gold
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
A vibrant, playful, and distinctly modern pair of multi-gemstone long dangle earrings crafted in solid 14-karat white gold. These unique statement pieces stand out for their eclectic...
Aquamarine, Coral, Diamond, Moonstone, Turquoise, White Gold, 14k Gold
Coomi 18 Karat Vivid Orange with Black Diamonds Heart Studs
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Trinity collection heart-shaped stud earrings set in 18K White Gold with Vivid Orange 0.46ct and Black Diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold
9mm Baby Blue South Sea Pearl Clip Earrings 18kt Gold 12592*
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
9mm south sea pearl earrings Gesso frame patina 0.20ct natural diamonds h-color vs-2 clarity 16mm wide earrings 18kt yellow gold 9.4 grams
Pearl, 18k Gold
$720Sale Price|40% Off
2.50 Carats White Topaz Diamond Halo Studs in Oxidized 14K White Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
These white topaz and diamond stud earrings are a one of a kind jewelry accessory. With a fancy cut domed white topaz set in the center, this gemstone has myriad facets that reflects...
Diamond, Topaz, White Gold
$81,240 / set
X Fruity Spring Emerald Diamond Earing
Located in Stockholm, SE
This statement earring showcases a showstopping cluster of emerald, ruby, and diamond. The vivid green and passionate red, amplified by the icy fire of diamonds, create a breathtakin...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold & Platinum Diamond “Pin” Ball Snake Necklace and Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
The matching earrings are clip-ons and feature platinum pavé diamond ball motifs totaling approximately 0.76 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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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