Christian Dior Vintage Cluster Flower Leaf Crystals Elegant Pierced Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Vivid Cluster Flower Leaf Crystals Elegant Modernist Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Flower Drop Earrings #18267
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Flower Drop Earrings- These sparkling drop earrings each feature 27 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.50 Carats Diamond Cluster 14K White Gold Flower Stud Earrings
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful & Classic Cluster Flower Stud Earrings The earrings are 14K White Gold There are 3.50 Carats In Diamonds E/F VS The earrings measure 7/16" wide There are 7 round diamon...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamond Gold Flower Cluster Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's Ruby and diamond cluster 18k yellow gold clip post earrings. Each earring has 18 pink/red round rubies with a round center diamond and 3 diamonds along white gold stems. A tru...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$998
H 1.1 in W 0.31 in
Vintage Gold 2.25ctw Sapphire & Diamond Flower Cluster Journey Dangle Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (30) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Deep Rich Blue Color - 2.1ctw (approx.) (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Single Cut - Prong Set - Nice Bril...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Diana M. 6.05 Carat Flower Cluster Diamond Earrings
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18Kt White Gold Diamond Flower Earrings Featuring 6.05cts or 12 GIA certified pear shape matching diamonds. D-G in color and VS clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
14k Yellow Gold 1.84ctw Round Diamond Cluster Flower Stud Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
VERY BRILLIANT LIVELY DIAMONDS! MUST SEE! -Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - I/J Color - VS2 Clarity - 0.56ctw (approx.) (16) Natural Genui...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,450
H 0.75 in W 0.75 in L 1 in
Victorian Ruby Pearl Earrings Flower Cluster Motif Dangle 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is rare pair of antique Victorian Ruby and Pearl Dangle Cluster Flower Motif Earrings in 14 Karat Gold. They have extraordinary design with a central cluster of Rubies and Pear...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage-Inspired Diamond Cluster Flower Earrings - 36mm Drop in 14k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Artisan Floral Design Capture the essence of spring with these exquisite diamond flower drop earrings. Each earring showcases a beautifully articulated five-petal floral motif, suspe...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Emerald and Diamond Cluster Flower Button Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Emerald and Diamond Cluster Flower Button Earrings in 18k White Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,584Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 0.65 in W 0.65 in D 0.56 in
8 Carat Cabochon Emerald Cluster Flower Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our stunning Cabochon Emerald Cluster Flower Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold. These exquisite earrings feature a cluster of handpicked cabochon-cut emeralds, totaling approxi...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage HONG KONG yellow cluster flower clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed HONG KONG • gold tone with plastic petals and glass beads • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minima...
18 Karat White Gold 0.75 Cttw Diamond Cluster Flower Stud Earrings
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
You can't go wrong with these fabulous cluster stud earrings! Made from fine 18 karat white gold & set with 0.75 Cttw of VS clarity & F-G color diamonds having posts & friction backs...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold 0.25 Cttw Diamond Cluster Flower Stud Earrings
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
You can't go wrong with these fabulous cluster stud earrings! Made from fine 18 karat white gold & set with 0.25 Cttw of VS clarity & F-G color diamonds having posts & friction backs...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tresor Paris Flower Cluster Halo Sterling Silver Stud Cubic Zirconia Earrings
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
The claw set cubic zirconia stones are expertly placed to create a beautiful cluster halo design, giving the earrings a luxurious and sophisticated look.
Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
$895
W 0.6 in D 0.35 in L 0.56 in
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cultured Akoya Pearl Cluster Flower Stud Earrings
Located in Addison, TX
14 Karat Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl Cluster Flower Earrings. Completed by a post and friction backs.
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handmade 18k Rose Gold 4.76ctw Pear Diamond Flower Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Gorgeous Amazing Diamonds and earrings - Must See In Person!! --Stone(s):-- (12) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Pear Shape - Prong Set - H/I Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - Gorgeous Well Cut ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.8 Carat Diamond Flower/Cluster Stud Earring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.8 carats diamonds set in solid 18 Karat White Gold with omega backs. Cluster earrings, 5 petal surrounding a center cluster to give shape of beautiful flower. 18 K Gold 13 gm Comes...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Jadeite Onyx Cluster Drop Earring Enhancers -14k Flower Stud Jackets
Located in Greensboro, NC
Design: earring enhancer Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Jadeite Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Cut: Beads Natural Onyx Cut: Beads Style: Cluster Drop E...
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Dangle Earrings - 14k Round 2.00ctw Flowers Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 2.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total Carats: 2.00ctw Style: Cluster Dangl...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,100Sale Price / set|20% Off
L 0.52 in
Natural SI/H Diamond Cluster Flower Stud Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural SI/H Diamond Cluster Flower Stud Earrings 18 Karat White Gold features round and baguette cut diamonds cluster making pear shapes set together in a cluster making a flower sh...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural SI/H Diamond Cluster Flower Hoop Earrings 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural SI/H Diamond Cluster Flower Hoop Earrings 18 Karat Rose Gold features round and baguette cut diamond cluster set in the petals making a flower studded on the end of the hoop.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Estate White Gold Natural Colored Stone Flower Cluster Dangle Drop Earring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (12) Natural Genuine Stones - Round Brilliant - Prong Set - Green Apple Color - 3mm (approx.) (8) Natural Genuine Stones - Round Brilliant - Prong Set - Vibrant Blue Color...
Gold, White Gold
Large Diamond Cluster Flower Earrings 18 Karat White Gold 3.87 Carat
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold floral earrings featuring 152 round brilliants weighing 3.87 carats. Beautiful craftsmanship! Color G Clarity VS-SI
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Victorian Revival Solid Yellow Gold Opal Cluster Flower Stud Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (14) Natural Genuine Opals - Round Cabochon Cut - Multi Prong Set - White Base w/ Blue, Green & Orange Play - Range from 2.4mm to 3.6mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yell...
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
HONG KONG signed cluster lucite flower clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed HONG KONG • silver tone with lucite flowers • vintage clip on earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of...
White Gold Diamond Cluster Dangle Earrings 14k Single Cut .25ctw Flowers Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .25ctw Cut: Single Color: G - H - I Clarity: I2 Total Carats: .25ctw Style: Cluster Dangle Fastening Ty...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Flower Cluster Stud Earrings 14k White Gold 1/3 Ct TDW
Located in Great neck, NY
These Beautiful Cluster Flower Studs are crafted of 14K White Gold and feature 10 Round Diamonds weighing a total of 0.32 ct.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,672 / set
L 0.95 in
SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Flower Cluster Dangle Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Flower Cluster Dangle Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold features dainty flower with diamonds studded in center of each flower set in cluster making dangle ear...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$735 / set
H 0.32 in W 0.31 in L 0.31 in
Dainty Flower Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings in 14k Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Radiating warmth and elegance, these exquisite stud earrings are crafted in 14k yellow gold, showcasing a vibrant floral-inspired cluster design. The centerpieces are natural yellow ...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
New 14k Yellow Gold 1.22ctw Fiery Brilliant Diamond Cluster Flower Stud Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
This Classic new diamond cluster flower stud earrings are crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and feature a round shape design that is set with 14 fine high quality & fiery round brilli...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural SI/H Diamond Cluster Flower Stud Earrings 18 Karat Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural SI/H Diamond Cluster Flower Stud Earrings 18 Karat Solid White Gold features round cut diamonds set in the cluster making a round shape clustered stud earrings.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,400
W 0.74 in L 0.76 in
1.58 Carat Natural Ruby Diamonds Cluster Clip Earrings 14 Karat Gold Flower
Located in New York, NY
Cluster Cocktail Ruby Diamond Earrings. 1.30ct. Natural Rubies Rubies: Rounds, Full Cut. Transparent & Even Red tone. .28cts of natural round diamonds: G-color, Vs-2 clarity...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond 1.00 Carat 18 Karat White Gold Flower Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Crafted with utmost care, each earring features a delicate cluster of natural diamonds, carefully set in a bezel setting. The bezel setting not only enhances the brilliance of the di...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,790
H 0.15 in Dm 0.31 in
Natural Diamond 0.50 carat 18 Karat White Gold Flower Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Crafted with utmost care, each earring features a delicate cluster of natural diamonds, carefully set in a bezel setting. The bezel setting not only enhances the brilliance of the di...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,310 / set
W 0.46 in D 0.18 in L 0.46 in
3.91 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Flower Cluster Stud Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These 3.91-carat oval-cut blue sapphire and diamond flower cluster stud earrings are crafted in 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond 0.30 Carat Flower Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Crafted with utmost care, each earring features a delicate cluster of natural diamonds, carefully set in a bezel setting. The bezel setting not only enhances the brilliance of the di...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.5 Carat Flower Cluster Round Diamond Earrings 14k Yellow Gold Screw Back
Located in beverly hills, CA
Fun and beautiful earrings for daily wear or a night out. Keep it simple and elegant. These vintage blossom flower stud earrings make a sparkling and bold statement. Each earring fe...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Flower 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Cluster Push Back Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond Flower 14K Yellow Gold Cluster Push Back Earrings.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Platinum
18k White Gold 0.75ctw Fancy Brown & White Diamond Flower Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (14) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave & Channel Set - 2 White Color & 12 Fancy Brown Color - Fiery Diamonds - VS2-SI2 Clarity - 0.75ctw (approx.) ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Prong Set Round Cut Diamond Cluster Flower Stud Earrings 14K White Gold 2.14Ctw
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully matched, these diamond floral stud earrings feature a total of 2.14 carats of round brilliant cut natural diamonds studded in a cluster flower formation with each diamond...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Prong Set Round Cut Diamond Cluster Flower Stud Earrings 14K White Gold 2.94Cttw
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully matched, these diamond stud earrings feature a total of 2.94 carats of round brilliant cut natural diamonds studded in a cluster flower formation with each diamond weighi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamonds 0.26 cts in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
These magnificent and dazzling 18KT Yellow Gold Natural Diamonds Flower Bezel set Cluster Stud Earrings are made with incredible craftsmanship and top quality.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamonds 0.26 cts in 18 Karat White Gold Flower Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
These magnificent and dazzling 18KT White Gold Natural Diamonds Flower Bezel set Cluster Stud Earrings are made with incredible craftsmanship and top quality.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
$6,156 / set
Dm 0.73 in
Brown and White Diamond Cluster Flower Motif Stud Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These shimmering earrings feature a bold floral silhouette created by clusters of round-cut brown diamonds set in 14 karat white gold. The deep, earthy tone of the brown diamonds giv...
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage gold flower bkack beads cluster designer clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 43 ❤️❤️ V...
Vintage gold tone flower cluster beaded designer clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones and beads • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
$2,332Sale Price / item|24% Off
Dm 0.25 in
Diamond Cluster Flower Stud Earrings 1.04 Carats 14 Karat White Gold 1.6 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat White gold cluster earrings featuring 14round brilliants weighing 1.04 carats. Color G-H Clarity SI Available in all sizes and gold color.
Diamond, White Gold
2 Carat Yellow Diamond Floral Cluster Flower Stud Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 2 Carat Yellow Diamond Floral Cluster Flower Stud Earrings 14 Karat White Gold A sweet, shimmery style for any day of the week.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.50 Carat Round Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Flower Halo Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
These Exquisite 1.50 Carat Round Diamond Flower Halo Cluster Stud Earrings Color White H Clarity SI1.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,333 / item
H 0.44 in W 0.44 in
2.00 Carat Natural Diamond Cluster Flower Star Earrings G SI 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.00 Carat Natural Diamond Earrings G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Earrings 2.00CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, 2.9 grams, Prong set 7/16 ...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Cluster Floral Stud Earrings
Located in Webster, NY
Flower cluster diamond stud earrings made in 14k white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$679
W 1.26 in L 1.26 in
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Crystals Aurora Borealis Cluster Flower Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Aurora Borealis White Cluster Crystals Flower Leaf Clip Elegant Earrings, Gold Tone Vintage and very rare to find. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
$584
W 0.52 in L 0.6 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Cluster Sapphire Flower Leaf Crystal Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Cluster Sapphire Navy Blue Flower Leaf Crystals Cute Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
$352
W 0.87 in L 0.95 in
Crown Trifari 1950s Crystal Cluster Flower Bouquet Silver Openwork Clip Earrings
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Vintage Cluster Flower Bouquet Whole Shining Crystals Openwork Clip Earrings, Silver Tone Very good condition.
Silver
$870
W 0.71 in L 1.38 in
Givenchy Vintage Pink Rose Cluster Crystal Double Flower Openwork Clip Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Pink Rose Cluster Crystals Double Flourish Blossom Flower Leaf Openwork Chunky Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition and very unique. 10...
Gold Plate
3 Carat Ruby & Diamond Floral Cluster Flower Stud Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A sweet, shimmery style for any day of the week. These stud earrings blossom floral clusters of 3 ct. t.w. round brilliant-cut natural rubies . Set in 14kt Yellow gold. Post, Push b...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k 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.
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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