$26,500
Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pair of earrings in a timeless design. 8.34 carats of round brilliant and marquise cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The diamonds are of the highest quality FG colo...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Stunning Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A unique and classic diamond drop earring. 5.21 carats of F/G VS illusion diamond pear shapes and marquise cut diamonds set in 18k white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Emerald and Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of earrings with fantastic movement. 7.36 carats of Fine Emeralds 1.15 carats of diamonds 14k yellow gold Approximately 1.20 inches long.
Diamond, Emerald
Ruby and Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
An INCREDIBLE pair of “Intense Red” matching rubies. 14.14 carats of certified Ruby 2.16 carats of white, round brilliant cut and epaulets cut diamonds. Set in 18k white gold...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Bow Shape Diamond and Tahitian Drop Dangle Earring
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold 42 Diamonds 0.23 Carats. Tahitian Pearl 10-11 mm
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
$3,320Sale Price / item|24% Off
South Sea Pearls Diamond and Pear Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold 4.6 Gram white gold 78 diamonds including one dangling pear shape for each earrings total 0.86 cts South Sea Pearl 12 - 13 mm
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Diamond Cluster Dangle Drop Earring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
3.59 carats of colorless white marquise, round and princess cut diamonds illusion set into marquise and pear shapes. 18k white gold Approximately 1.25 inches long A beautiful ...
Diamond
Ruby and Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous pair of Ruby and Diamond earrings. 8.19 carats of certified Intense Red oval Ruby. 12.05 carats of round brilliant, marquise and pear shaped diamonds. 18k white gol...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Fabulous Pearl Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
An amazing design! 5.38 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds all F/G color VS clarity set in 18k white gold. The front row of the earring measures approximately 2.16 inches. ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Black and White Diamond Dangle Drop Earring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A unique pair of fashionable diamond earrings. 13.54 carats of black and white diamonds set in 18k white gold. The earring is constructed in a dome shape and it is completely co...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond Gold Drop or Dangle Earrings
By Prince Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Earrings featuring: 18k white gold 0.60 total cts. weights metal weights: 3.6 grams diamond shape: rounds diamond counts: 188 diamond clarity : SI1 diamond color: G+...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Yellow Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
Over 3 carats of pear shaped yellow diamonds suspended from round diamond studs. All surrounded by colorless white smaller round brilliant cut white diamonds. 1.33 carats of white...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Emerald Cut Illusion Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
The perfect pair of "WOW" drop earrings. 5.22 carats of special cut F color VS clarity diamonds. 18k white gold. The combination of different cuts give these earrings a speci...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Pear shape Dangle Drop Earring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful earring in a timeless design! 4.06 carats of white pear shaped diamonds and 2 round diamonds set in 18k white gold. 1.5 inch length
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Firenze, FI
12.6 Carats Natural Ruby with 2.8 Carats Diamonds Made of 10K Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold
Classic Diamond Drop Earrings
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pear of earrings in a timeless design. 3.41 carats of pear, marquise, round and special cut diamonds. F/G in color VS clarity set in 18k white gold. The pear shape d...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Classic Diamond Drop Earrings
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pair of earrings! Almost 7 carats of sparkle! 6.87 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds set in pear and marquise shaped 18k white gold. The round stones give the...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
$143,750
Ruby and Diamond Drop Earring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
An elegant pair of Ruby Dangle earrings. 37.20 carats of certified “Intense Red” Ruby 17.08 carats of colorless white round and pear shape diamonds. Set in Platinum. Approxi...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$88,000
Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Pear Shaped Diamond Drop earrings. 9.51 carats of white pear shaped diamonds set in 18k white gold. The pear shapes graduate from half a carat to 2 carat drops. 1.75 i...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$597Sale Price|40% Off
Faceted Tanzanite and Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
Unusual dangle earrings featuring oval and pear-shaped faceted Tanzanite gemstones with round, brilliant cut diamonds in a pave` setting. Sterling silver with 18K gold post for pier...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Ruby and Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Ruby & Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings 68 round cut diamonds 4 cabochon rubies Measurements: 1.75" long Back Type: Clip on with post 14K White Gold
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$4,542
Diamond Drop Earrings
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful dangle earring! 1.44 carats of round brilliant cut and baguette cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. Approximately 1.65 inches in length.
Diamond
Diamond Bar Dangle Drop Earrings 2.11 Carats 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Long dangle drop earrings featuring a top diamond bar containing 10 round brilliants weighing 1.05 carats, 14 round brilliance, weighing 0.69 carats and two bottom round brilliants, ...
Diamond, White Gold
Labradorite Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A STUNNING PAIR OF FACETED LABRADORITE DROP DANGLE PENDANT EARRINGS OF 2 1/8 INCHES IN LENGTH WITH DIAMOND ACCENTS AT THE TOP.
Diamond, Labradorite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Emerald and Pave` Diamond Tear Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of emerald and diamond tear drop dangle earrings. The post and center feature large, oval faceted emeralds and pave` set diamonds along the border.
Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver
Ruby and Diamond Dangling Drop White Gold Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Elegant ruby and diamond dangling earrings featuring 3 cabochon rubies in each earrings accented by round diamonds. The bottom section dances from right to left when it is moved. T...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
13 Carat Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
18-karat white gold diamond ball earrings. This exquisite pair of dangle earrings has 300 round brilliant-cut white diamonds, totaling 13 carats. Crafted with meticulous attention t...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and White Topaz Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful and Stylish Diamond and White Topaz Gold Dangle Drop Earrings.
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Cut Illusion Diamond Drop Earrings
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
The perfect pair of "WOW" drop earrings. 4.15 carats of round and special cut F color VS clarity diamonds give an illusion Emerald diamond look on each of the 5 pieces. 18k white...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond Drop South Sea Pearl Dangle Drop Earrings 0.91 Carats 11-12 MM 18KT Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat white gold drop earrings featuring 52 round brilliants weighing 0.91 carats and two South Sea Pearls measuring 11-12 MM.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Carved Blue Topaz and Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
Stunning blue topaz stones carved with a leaf pattern surrounded on one side by diamond baguettes and on the other round, brilliant cut diamonds in a pave` setting with a rhodium bac...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A grand pair of Emerald and Diamond Dangle Earrings 11.67 carats of certified VIVID GREEN emeralds. 16.30 carats of white diamonds, all set in 18k white gold. Approximately 6....
Diamond, Emerald
South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings 18KT Rose Gold 1.04 CTS 11-12 MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat rose gold dangle drop earrings featuring 120 round brilliants weighing 1.04 carats and two South Sea Pearls measuring 11-12 MM.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Leaf Drop Dangle Oxidized Silver Gold Plated Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Oslo, 03
Small pave diamonds are set in oxidized sterling silver and set on gold plated sterling silver earwires. The length of the earrings is 6.8cm
Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver
23.92 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite diamond and emerald dangle earrings finely crafted in platinum, showcasing 14 emerald cut emeralds weighing approximately 23.92 carats total and 20 certified round brillian...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Diamond Dangle Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Two square shaped dangle diamond frames border the center of the earrings which are dropped from the top portion.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Doris Panos Round Diamond Gold Drop Drop Dangle Earrings
By Doris Panos
Located in Stamford, CT
Discover the elegance and allure of the Doris Panos round diamond gold drop dangle earrings, a masterpiece of craftsmanship that captivates the senses.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,287Sale Price|25% Off
Rose Gold Diamond Cluster Pear Shape South Sea Pearl Dangle Drop Earrings
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This Beautiful earring was crafted in a beautiful 18K Rose gold setting. The diamonds weight 1.40 Carats they are all matching ,white and with a lot of brilliancy. The south Sea pear...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$54,400Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum Pear and Round Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
Platinum Pear and Round Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings These exquisite platinum earrings feature a graceful drop design, showcasing a pair of natural pear-shaped diamonds as the cente...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Pair of Rainbow Moonstone and Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of rainbow moonstone drop earrings featuring a carved floral design on the top of the rectangular cabochon gemstone. The post is a tear-drop shape with brilliant-cut diamonds...
Diamond, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Diamond Dangle Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One of our favorite pairs of drop earrings ! They feature 1.47 carats of extra fine round brilliant-cut diamonds which are set across the earrings. The lower drop portion of the earr...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Ruby Knot Cluster Tassel Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These ravishing earrings are designed as a stylized knots of single and round brilliant-cut diamonds, each joined with suspending tassels of baguette and round brilliant-cut diamonds...
Diamond, Ruby
1.60cttw Diamond And Coral Drop Dangling Estate Platinum Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a mesmerizing pair of Estate Diamond and Coral Drop Earrings, a true testament to elegance and sophistication. These exquisite earrings feature a captivating design that ...
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Style Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings 12.93 Carat 14 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond drop Art Deco motif earrings featuring 80 round brilliants 4.84 carats, 10 princess cut diamonds, 2.17 carats and 10 briolette diamonds, 5.92 carats, in 14k black rhodium. C...
Diamond, White Gold
Contemporary Opal and Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings, 11.02ct Opals
Located in Nantucket, MA
A lovely mix of opals, a round Brazilian opal at the post with round brilliant cut diamonds on the border; The drop is an Owhyee opal also surrounded by faceted diamonds. Set in an...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Floral 14k Gold Diamond Drop Dangle Earring
Located in Chicago, IL
Floral 14k Gold Diamond Drop Dangle Earring Delicate Ear Wire Bridal Jewelry Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, unus...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Dangle Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stylish pair of earrings featuring 0.50 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds. They are set around the 18k white gold earrings and have a milgrain finish around the settings in an...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Dangly Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Earring Length: 1.7" long Total Weight: 6.2 Grams Pearl Type: Akoya pearls Pearl Diameter: 2 pearls are 8.8 mm, and the other 2 a...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
.925 Sterling Silver Chalcedony Diamond Accent Drop and Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Entwine elegance and a whisper of enchantment on your ears with these stunning drop and dangle earrings, masterfully crafted from rhodium-plated .925 sterling silver.
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified Diamond Dangle Earring
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Sensational Vivid Diamonds diamond dangle earrings, finely crafted by hand in platinum, showcasing a spectacular collection of GIA certified pear shape diamonds and marquise cut diam...
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy Diamond Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy diamond by the yard style dangle earrings. 6 Bezel set diamonds connected by a continuous loop of double chain that floats freely through the jump ring on the diamond. Be...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Aquamarine and Diamond Dangling Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Aquamarine and Diamond Dangling Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold 2 Pear Shape Cut Aquamarines Weighing 30.00 Carats Approximately 125 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Weighing 1.50 Cara...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold
$2,280Sale Price / item|20% Off
Diamond Bezel Tahitian Drop Dangle Earrings 0.34 Carats 11-12 MM 18KT White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat white gold drop earrings featuring 22 round brilliants weighing 0.34 carats and two Tahitian Pearls measuring 11-12 MM.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
30 Carat Mystery Set Ruby & Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Emerging from the realm of exceptional craftsmanship comes a pair of earrings that epitomize opulence and artistic mastery. Exquisitely forged in the ethereal luminescence of 18k whi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Webb Platinum Carved Emerald and Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the luxurious allure of the David Webb Platinum Carved Green Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings, where the rich green hues of emeralds meet the brilliance of diamonds in an...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
11.30 Carat Pear Shape Kunzite and Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* Designed for the modern sophisticate with a love for feminine allure, these striking earrings feature a pa...
Diamond, Kunzite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,208Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Dangle Earrings and Golden Pearls
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold ,0.47 cts white diamonds, 10 to 11 mm golden pearls AAA
Diamond, Pearl, 18k 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.
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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