Dome and Disc Jacket 14k Solid Gold Diamond Earring
Located in Chicago, IL
Dome And Disc Jacket Earring 14k Solid Gold Diamond Earring Anniversary Gift NS9 Light weight can
2010s Indian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Dome and Disc Jacket 14k Solid Gold Diamond Earring
Located in Chicago, IL
Dome And Disc Jacket Earring 14k Solid Gold Diamond Earring Anniversary Gift NS9 Light weight can
Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
14K Solid Gold Ear Jacket Earrings Triangle Shape Studs
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Ear Jacket Earrings Gold Elegant Ear Jacket Triangle Shape Studs Light weight can be
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Yellow Gold Pearl Stud Hoop Earring Enhancers - 14k Jackets
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Pearl Stud Hoop Earring Enhancer Jackets Features: Hollow
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GeoArt Happy Movement Emerald Ear Jacket Earrings 18K Gold
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, 10
Baguette Emerald 0.42ct Black Diamond 0.31ct Diamond 0.27ct Earrings 18K Yellow gold 2 pieces with
Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Citrine Stud & Drop Jacket Floral Motif Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These stunning 14K yellow gold earrings offer two elegant looks in one. Each earring features a
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Flower Blossom Dangle Earring Enhancers - 14k Stud Jackets
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Dangle Earring Enhancers Theme: Flower Blossom Measurements
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Sapphire Halo Earring Enhancers - 14k Round .48ctw Stud Jackets
Located in Greensboro, NC
): .48ctw Cut: Round Color: Blue Clarity: I1 - I2 Total Carats: .48ctw Style: Halo Earring Enhancer Stud
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.46 Carat Natural Diamond Jacket Earrings 14k White Gold Center
Located in New York, NY
0.46 Carat Natural Diamond Jacket Earrings 14K White Gold center for 3mm 100% Natural, Not
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Twist Reflection Diamond Petite Double Jacket Earrings in 18K Gold
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, 10
Twist Reflection Diamond 0.45 carats Petite Double Jacket Earrings in 18K Gold Width: 2.5 cm The
Diamond, 18k Gold
$16,900 / item
4.5 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ear Jacket Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, these beautiful ear jackets are hand set with 4.5 carats of sparkling
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Blue Topaz Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Ear Jacket Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18K gold, these stunning ear jackets are hand set in 2.86 carats blue topaz and 1.45 carats
Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
Moonstone Twist Reflection Jacket Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, 10
Moonstone 2.11 carats Twist Reflection Jacket Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm
Moonstone, 18k Gold
Contemporary 18K Gold & Green Tsavorite Garnet Chandelier Earrings /Ear Jackets
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The ‘Grain’, chandelier ear jackets are crafted in 18K yellow gold, hallmarked in Cyprus. These
Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Sophia D Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Jacket Earrings in Platinum
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
of natural diamonds in a removable jacket setting. Inspired by Art Deco geometry, these platinum
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Tahitian Pearl Jackets with Diamond Pave Stud Earrings in Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the Tahitian black pearl jackets, they are elevated to a new level of sophistication and glamour! The
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,451Sale Price / set|20% Off
3.07Ct Natural Round Diamond Leaf Jacket Drop Earrings 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
3.07Ct Natural Round Diamond Leaf Jacket Drop Earrings 18k White Gold features leaf shape earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,560Sale Price / set|20% Off
3.07Ct Natural Round Diamond Leaf Jacket Drop Earrings 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
3.07Ct Natural Round Diamond Leaf Jacket Drop Earrings 14k White Gold features leaf shape earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Diamond Baguette Illusion Stud Earrings with Rectangular Shaped Jackets
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These 18K White Gold Stud Earrings are designed with an illusion-set of Baguette and Brilliant
Diamond, 18k Gold
White Gold Diamond Halo Earring Enhancers - 14k Round 1.54ctw Stud Jackets
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total Carats: 1.54ctw Style: Stud Earring Enhancer Halo Jackets
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Estate 14k Yellow Gold Open Crescent Charm Jackets Earring Enhancer
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 3.7 Grams Overall Width: 18.08mm (0.71") Overall Height: 22.72mm (0.89") Condition: Excellent condition! Stock Number: JO-39015769-0418248
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 14k Yellow Gold Chevron Articulating Earring Enhancer Charms Jackets
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 5.9 Grams Overall Width: 9.18mm (0.36") Overall Height: 37.452mm (1.47") Condition: Excellent condition! Stock Number: JO-19024693-0429241
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,012Sale Price|30% Off
GeoArt Happy Movement Yellow Sapphire Ear Jacket Earrings 18K Gold
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, 10
Baguette Yellow Sapphire 0.35 carat, Yellow Sapphire 0.26 carat and Diamond 0.27-carat Earrings 18K
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
0.90ct Natural Diamonds Jacket And Stud Earrings 14kt Gold 12618
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
14mm diameter jacket 5.7mm diameter stud
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine 4.20 Ct Natural Colombian Emeralds Stud Earrings with Jackets 18k
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Beautiful & Modern Handmade pair of Colombian emerald stud earrings with Jackets ( Can be
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mark Broumand 0.38 Carat Diamond Pave Ear Jacket Stud Earrings
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Created in 14k yellow gold, this beautiful pair of ear jacket stud earrings showcases 0.38ct of
$15,926Sale Price / set|20% Off
Certified 14K White Gold Mixed Cut 5.64Ct Diamond Jacket Stud Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Certified 14K White Gold Mixed Cut 5.64Ct Diamond Jacket Stud Earrings. These jacket features a
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$19,908Sale Price / set|20% Off
Certified 18K White Gold Mixed Cut 5.64Ct Diamond Jacket Stud Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Certified 18K White Gold Mixed Cut 5.64Ct Diamond Jacket Stud Earrings. These jacket features a
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Baguette Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Stud Ear Jacket Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat white gold, these beautiful diamond stud earrings are hand set with 1.30 carats
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire Twist Reflection Jacket Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, 10
Blue Sapphire 1.03 carats Twist Reflection Jacket Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.95
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$4,473Sale Price / set|20% Off
3.51Ct Starburst Diamond Jacket Earrings Solid 14K White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
3.51Ct Starburst Diamond Jacket Earrings Solid 14K White Gold Fine Jewelry These breathtaking
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$5,591Sale Price / set|20% Off
3.51Ct Starburst Diamond Jacket Earrings Solid 18K White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
3.51Ct Starburst Diamond Jacket Earrings Solid 18K White Gold Fine Jewelry. These breathtaking
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Halo Earring Enhancers - 14k Round 1.12ctw Stud Jackets
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats: 1.12ctw Style: Halo Earring Enhancer Stud Jackets
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Set Stud Earrings with Round Diamond Jackets
By BOON
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Elevate your everyday style with these exquisite 18K yellow gold bezel-set diamond stud earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,316Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural 0.61 Carat Diamond Cluster Pave Jacket Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural 0.61 Carat Diamond Cluster Pave Jacket Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold features pear shaped
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Jacket Earrings, 14 karat tapestry-cut Peridot and princess-cut diamond studs
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
These elegant jacket earrings showcase a refined design combining lustrous peridot with diamond
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.28 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Arrow Ear Jacket Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, these beautiful baguette diamond ear jackets are hand set with 1.28 carats
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2.79 Carat Fancy Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ear Jacket Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, this ear jacket is set with 2.79 carats raw natural diamonds
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Meghna Jewels 14 Karat Gold Turquoise Sapphire Ear Jacket Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14K gold, these beautiful ear jackets are hand set in 5.06 carats turquoise and .93 carats
Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
$2,480Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Jacket Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Jacket Earrings 14 Karat White Gold features baguette cut and
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,716Sale Price / set|20% Off
1.99 CTW Pear Zambian Emerald Diamond Jacket Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
1.99 CTW Pear Zambian Emerald Diamond Jacket Earrings 18 Karat White Gold features pear cut emerald
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.46 Carat Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ear Jacket Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18K gold, these stunning ear jackets are hand set in 7.46 carats ruby and .76 carats of
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Teardrop Diamond 14K (18k upon request) Yellow Gold Cluster Ear Jacket Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Teardrop Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Cluster Ear Jacket Earrings are expertly crafted in 14K yellow
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,500Sale Price / set|20% Off
Oval Zambian Emerald Gemstone Jacket Earrings Diamond 18k White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
These Diamond & Emerald Dangle Earrings with 4.86 ct. Genuine Diamonds & 4.19 ct. Zambian Emerald
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$8,615Sale Price / set|20% Off
Oval Zambian Emerald Gemstone Jacket Earrings Diamond 14k White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
These Diamond & Emerald Dangle Earrings with 4.86 ct. Genuine Diamonds & 4.19 ct. Zambian Emerald
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Emerald Earring Enhancers - 14k Oval 2.50ctw Flowers Stud Jackets
Located in Greensboro, NC
): 2.50ctw Cut: Oval Color: Green Total Carats: 2.50ctw Style: Earring Enhancer Stud Jackets Theme: Flowers
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Earring Enhancers 14k Marq .36ctw Floral Stud Jackets
Located in Greensboro, NC
: SI2 - I1 Total Carats: .36ctw Style: Earring Enhancer Stud Jackets Theme: Floral Wreath
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Rose Gold 1.00 Cttw Diamond Double Cone Jacket Stud Earring
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the enigmatic allure of these exquisite earrings, elegantly crafted from
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,375Sale Price / set|20% Off
1.45 Carat HI/SI Diamond Yellow Gold Jacket Spider Web Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 1.45 carats of sparkling
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$1,680Sale Price / item|20% Off
7mm Pearl Stud & Detachable Blue Sapphire Jacket Earrings in 18K/14K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our customizable Pearl Stud & Blue Sapphire Jacket Earrings in 18K/14K White Gold
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, ...
Ammanii Star Jacket Earrings with Pearls and Zircon in Vermeil Gold
By Ammanii
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Our newest addition to our Sa'mma = sky collection is the star studded jacket earrings with
Pearl, Zircon, Vermeil
$3,664Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pear Round Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Jacket Earrings Handmade Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
& COLOUR H-I ) Earrings Size :- 27 mm approx. ✦ Sizing ..................... We can adjust most items to
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Circle Trio Stud Earring Enhancers 14k Love Stud Jackets
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Stud Theme: Circle Trio, Love Measurements Tall: 11/16" (17.3mm) Wide: 23/32" (17.7mm) Weight: 3.2 Grams Stamps: .585, maker's mark Conditi...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,105Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural 2.26 Carat Marquise & Round Diamond Jacket Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
; Round Diamond Jacket Earrings, meticulously crafted in 18 karat white gold. These exquisite earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,084Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural 2.26 Carat Marquise & Round Diamond Jacket Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
; Round Diamond Jacket Earrings, meticulously crafted in 18 karat white gold. These exquisite earrings
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$3,897Sale Price / set|20% Off
3.6 Ct Diamond Cluster Dangle Jacket Earrings 14K White Gold Statement Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
This 3.6 Carat Diamond Cluster 14 Karat White Gold Dangle Jacket Earrings features baguette cut and
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$4,872Sale Price / set|20% Off
3.6 Ct Diamond Cluster Dangle Jacket Earrings 18K White Gold Wedding Gift
Located in Diera, Dubai
This 3.6 Carat Diamond Cluster 18 Karat White Gold Dangle Jacket Earrings features baguette cut and
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,836Sale Price / set|20% Off
3.4 Carat Diamond Cluster Jacket Dangle Earrings 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
These 3.4 Carat Diamond Cluster 14 Karat White Gold Jacket Dangle Earrings features baguette cut
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.
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