Carina Amethyst Gold French Wire Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
These elegant earrings are made in 18kt yellow gold, with amethyst balls drop and French wires.
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2010s American Dangle Earrings
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Amethyst, 18k Gold
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Carina Amethyst Gold French Wire Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
These elegant earrings are made in 18kt yellow gold, with amethyst balls drop and French wires.
Category
2010s American Drop Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Carina Amethyst Gold French Wire Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
These elegant earrings are made in 18kt yellow gold, with amethyst balls drop and French wires.
Category
2010s American Drop Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Patriot French Wire Earrings by Aldrich Art
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Sterling silver hearts highlight the patriotic feel of these earrings. The overall heart cabochons are 3/8″ x 3/8″ with French wires.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Native American Drop Earrings
French wire earring with Natural Diamonds earring in 18k solid gold
Located in Singapore, SG
French wire earrings are a type of basic jewelry, particularly known for their dangling design featuring a curved hook that passes through the ear.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
French wire earring with unheated blue sapphire earring in 18k solid gold
Located in Singapore, SG
French wire earrings are a type of basic jewelry, particularly known for their dangling design featuring a curved hook that passes through the ear.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Drop Earrings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Carina Tahitian Gun Metal Gray Pearl Gold french wire earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
These elegant earrings are made in 18kt yellow gold, with Tahitian pearl drops and french wires.
Category
2010s American Dangle Earrings
Materials
Black Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold
Natural Color Oxblood Red Coral and Yellow Gold Drop French Wire Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These elegant earrings feature large, fine "oxblood" coral fashioned as impressive cylindrical drops, set in a sleek and sophisticated design in 18k yellow gold. The rich, even color...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
9.85 ct. t.w. Blue Sapphire, 18k Yellow Gold Bezel French Wire Drop Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These 18k yellow gold French wire earrings feature faceted and cabochon cut blue sapphires.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Doppio Faceted Citrine Gold Earrings
Sold|$1,100
Doppio Faceted Citrine Gold Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Doppio 12mm Citrine faceted ball french wire earring in 18kt. yellow gold
Category
2010s American Drop Earrings
Materials
Citrine, 18k Gold
Carina White Jade Gold Earrings
Sold|$995
Carina White Jade Gold Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
This pair of Carina 12 mm White Jade ball French Wire earrings is made in 18kt.yellow gold
Category
2010s American Dangle Earrings
Materials
Jade, 18k Gold
Carina White Jade Gold Earrings
Sold|$995
Carina White Jade Gold Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
This pair of Carina 12 mm White Jade ball French Wire earrings is made in 18kt.yellow gold
Category
2010s American Dangle Earrings
Materials
Jade, 18k Gold
Carina White Jade Gold Earrings
Sold|$995
Carina White Jade Gold Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
This lovely pair of Carina 12 mm White Jade ball French Wire earrings is made in 18kt.yellow gold
Category
2010s American Dangle Earrings
Materials
Jade, 18k Gold
Carina White Jade Gold Earrings
Sold|$995
Carina White Jade Gold Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
This lovely pair of Carina 12 mm White Jade ball French Wire earrings is made in 18kt.yellow gold
Category
2010s American Drop Earrings
Materials
Jade, 18k Gold
Valentin Magro Carina Dark Red Coral Ball Gold Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
This pair of Carina 12 mm Dark Red Coral ball french wire earrings is made in 18kt. Yellow Gold
Category
2010s American Dangle Earrings
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold
Valentin Magro Dark Red Coral Ball Gold Carina Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
This lovely pair of Carina 12 mm Dark Red Coral ball french wire earrings is made in 18kt. Yellow Gold
Category
2010s American Dangle Earrings
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold
Carina White Jade Gold Earrings
Sold|$995
Carina White Jade Gold Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
This lovely pair of Carina 12 mm White Jade Balls with French Wire earrings is made in 18kt. yellow gold.
Category
2010s American Drop Earrings
Materials
Jade, 18k Gold
Carina White Jade Gold Earrings
Sold|$995
Carina White Jade Gold Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
This lovely pair of Carina 12 mm White Jade Balls with French Wire earrings is made in 18kt. yellow gold.
Category
2010s American Dangle Earrings
Materials
Jade, 18k Gold
22 Karat Gold Embossed Earrings with Faceted Semi-Precious Drops
Located in Nantucket, MA
Hanging from the bottom are gold pendants and faceted semi-precious....garnet, peridot, amethyst. French wire earring backs for pierced ears.
Category
Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Garnet, Peridot, 22k Gold
Ray Griffiths Blue Topaz and Crownwork Earrings
By Ray Griffiths
Located in Carmel, CA
This translates today into very lightweight and comfortable pieces to wear everyday. These french wire earrings hang 1 3/8" long and 3/8" wide, in 18k yellow gold.
Category
2010s American Drop Earrings
Materials
Topaz, 18k Gold
Fresh Water Baroque Pearl Earrings with French Wire
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
This pair of elegant baroque Fresh Water Pearl (19x13mm) earrings are completed with french wire in 18kt yellow gold.
Category
2010s American Dangle Earrings
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold
Moonstone, Aquamarine, Sapphire, Yellow Gold French Wire Dangle Drop Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional in every way, these finely-crafted, French wire dangle earrings are designed to shine!
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Materials
Aquamarine, Moonstone, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
Valentin Magro Round Pearl Earrings with Diamond Cap and French Wire
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite pair of earrings features round pearl with diamond cap and french wire in 18kt yellow gold.
Category
2010s American Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Gucci Horsebit Yellow Gold Necklace and Dangle Earrings Set
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
This chic Gucci set from the fabulous horsebit collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and consists of dangling french wire earrings and a chain necklace with a dangling drop.
Category
2010s Italian More Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Wired Heart Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned wired heart dangling earrings (clip-on). Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX E 94 Made in France.
Category
20th Century French Dangle Earrings
Tahitian Pearl Drops with Gold French Wire
Sold|$1,100
Tahitian Pearl Drops with Gold French Wire
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
This lovely pair of earrings features Tahitian Peal Drops with 18kt yellow gold French Wire.
Category
2010s American Drop Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Ivanka Trump Rose Gold Mother of Pearl Drop Earrings on Diamond French Wire
By Ivanka Trump
Located in Carmel, IN
Rose Gold Ivanka Trump Earrings with White Mother of Pearl. These earrings are pre-owned, but in excellent condition. Please let us know if you have any specific questions.
Category
2010s Drop Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
8.51 ct. t.w. Opal Pear and Tsavorite Yellow Gold French Wire Drop Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French wires allow just the right amount of movement for these elegant drops you'll love wearing!
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Materials
Opal, Tsavorite, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Chanel Vintage Twisted Wire CC Logo Dangling Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage gold tone twisted wired dangling earrings (clip on) featuring CC logo.
Category
20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Jewelled Wire Mesh Heart Dangling Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold tone wire mesh heart shaped dangling earrings (clip on) embellished with clear crystals.
Category
20th Century French Dangle Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Massive Jewelled Wired Heart Dangling Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage massive jewelled wired heart dangling earrings. Gold tone metal with heart shaped crystal embellishement.
Category
20th Century French Dangle Earrings
Rare Vivienne Westwood For Agent Provocateur Gold Barbed Wire Big Hoop Earrings
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare oversized Limited Edition VIVIENNE WESTWOOD for AGENT PROVOCATEUR gold jeweled barbwire hoop earrings! Pierced ears, with twisted gold braided hoops, and barbed wire deta...
Category
Early 2000s French Hoop Earrings
Vintage Cecile Jeanne Gold Tone Wire Round Ball EarringsCirca 1990s
By Cecile Jeanne
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cecile Jeanne Gold Tone Wire Round Ball Earrings Circa 1990s. Looks like a ball of wire molded free form into a pair of earrings. They are not identical on purpose. Clip o...
Category
1990s French Artist Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Mixed Metal
Venetian Gold Coin Earrings
Sold|$1,850
Venetian Gold Coin Earrings
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18 karat gold coin earrings fashioned after original 16th century Venetian ducat on French wires.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Dangle Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
Yellow Diamond Teardrop Earrings
Sold|$991
Yellow Diamond Teardrop Earrings
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Each teardrop measures 20x3.75 mm and is attached with a French ear wire. this earring set pairs with our Yellow Diamond and Sapphire Lariat Necklace.
Category
2010s North American Artisan Drop Earrings
Materials
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Long Keshi Baroque Pearl Earrings
Sold|$1,050
Long Keshi Baroque Pearl Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Long keshi baroque pearl earrings with french wires in 18kt yellow gold.
Category
2010s American Dangle Earrings
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold
Goshwara Amethyst Square Emerald Cut Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Amethyst Square Emerald Cut Earrings on French Wire in 18K from 'Gossip' Collection Stone Size: 12 x 12 mm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Gold
Goshwara Emerald Cut Citrine Square Earrings
Sold|$1,950
Goshwara Emerald Cut Citrine Square Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Citrine Square Emerald Cut Earrings on French Wire in 18K Yellow Gold, from 'Gossip' Collection Stone size: 12 x 12 mm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary More Earrings
Materials
Citrine, 18k Gold
Goshwara Prasiolite Square Emerald Cut Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Prasiolite Square Emerald Cut Earrings on French Wire in 18K Yellow Gold from 'Gossip' Collection Stone Size: 12 x 12 mm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Earrings
Materials
Gold
Goshwara Prasiolite Square Emerald Cut Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Prasiolite Square Emerald Cut Earrings on French Wire in 18K White Gold from 'Gossip' Collection Stone Size: 12 x 12 mm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Earrings
Materials
Gold
Indian Carved Rock Crystal and Emerald Bead Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Each bead is further adorned with carved emerald beads at the top and bottom, adding a rich green contrast to the luminous crystal. Designed with French wire hook backs, the earrings...
Category
20th Century Indian Retro Dangle Earrings
Materials
Crystal, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise and 18 Karat Gold Drop Earrings
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Turquoise cabochons and 18k yellow gold ball on 18k gold French wire drop earrings. 1.13 inches or 28 mm in length.
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Goshwara Rock Crystal Square Emerald Cut Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Rock Crystal Square Emerald Cut Earrings on French Wire in 18K Rose Gold from 'Gossip' Collection Stone Size: 12 x 12 mm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Earrings
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold
Goshwara Lemon Quartz Round Rose Cut Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Lemon Quartz Round Rose Cut Bezel Set Earrings on French Wire in 18K Yellow Gold, from 'Gossip' Collection Stone Size: 12mm Gemstone Approx.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Earrings
Materials
Quartz, Yellow Gold
Hopi Maiden Feather Earring by Bennie Ration
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Sterling silver Hopi Maiden and Feather earrings by Navajo silversmith Bennie Ration. These beautiful earrings have a French wire back.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Native American Dangle Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
4-Tier Australian Boulder Opal Gold Dangle Earrings
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Beautiful four tier, blue / green Australian Boulder Opals and 22k yellow gold hand-fabricated, dangle earrings with French wires. Lightweight for comfortable wear.
Category
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Opal, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Pear Shaped Faceted Aquamarine Drop Earrings Bordered with Diamonds, 18K
Located in Nantucket, MA
The french earring wires are 18k gold.
Category
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Diamond Charm and 22 Karat Gold Vintage Filigree Dangle Earrings
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
White Diamond charms (0.12 total carat weight, G-H, SI1) on 22k yellow gold three tier vintage filigree beads and French wire dangle earrings. Dangle earrings are 3 inches in total l...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Crystal Quartz and Diamond Leaf Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Matte finished and attached to French ear wires, these earrings offer swing and sparkle that are sure to catch the eye.
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Crystal, Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Crystal Quartz and Diamond Leaf Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Matte finished and attached to French ear wires, these earrings offer swing and sparkle that are sure to catch the eye.
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Quartz, Crystal, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
White Sea Cultured Pearl Earrings with Lavender Amethyst in 14K Yellow Gold
By Renate Exclusive
Located in Naples, NY
This amazing design is accentuated by pairing the intricate earrings with simple 14K Yellow Gold ball end french hook ear wires.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
18k lapis earrings. Carved Gold Intaglio bears
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18 karat Carved lapis Lazuli Bears 12x14 mm with gold paint inlay french wire drop earrings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold
Antique 14 Karat Gold Blue Enamel Rosecut Diamond Heart Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The earrings have French wire backs that are secure. The design and the color of the earrings are so charming.
Category
Antique 1880s Unknown Late Victorian Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Marco Bicego Lunaria Yellow Gold Small French Wire Earrings OB1342A
By Marco Bicego
Located in Wilmington, DE
Marco Bicego Lunaria 18K yellow gold drop earrings. Inspired by the delicate shape of the Lunaria flower, these Lunaria Gold Earrings are hand hammered and hand engraved by Italian ...
Category
2010s Drop Earrings
Marco Bicego Cairo Gold and Diamond Small Drop Woven Earrings OG325 B YW M5
By Marco Bicego
Located in Wilmington, DE
18K yellow gold french wire earrings with brilliant cut diamonds.
Category
2010s Dangle Earrings
CHANEL Sculptural Gilt Wire Earrings
Sold|$950
CHANEL Sculptural Gilt Wire Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
These are very modern and sculptural gilt wire earrings with red and green poured glass. The CHANEL logo is affixed to the green glass cabachon and they are marked 97 P. They are 1&...
Category
1990s French Clip-on Earrings
Marco Bicego Lunaria Yellow Gold Petite French Wire Drop Earrings OB1341A
By Marco Bicego
Located in Wilmington, DE
Marco Bicego 18K yellow gold drop earrings. Inspired by the delicate shape of the Lunaria flower, these Lunaria Gold Earrings are hand hammered and hand engraved by Italian artisans...
Category
2010s Drop Earrings
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French Wire Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of french wire earrings. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. Our selection of items includes 70 vintage examples as well as 139 contemporary versions. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of french wire earrings to choose from, but contemporary and modern french wire earrings are of considerable interest. Valentin Magro, Goshwara and Faye Kim each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Browse our collection of 53 diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. There are many round cut, oval cut and brilliant cut french wire earrings for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of french wire earrings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.
How Much are French Wire Earrings?
Prices for french wire earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $49 and can go as high as $1,100,000, while french wire earrings, on average, fetch $2,443.
Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship
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.
Finding the Right Earrings for You
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.
Questions About French Wire Earrings
Roman Malakov DiamondsMarch 24, 2021French wire in earrings is a type of back that features a curved hook that goes through your ear. The hook is open at the back, and the earring can sit on the earlobe without an earring back.- What are French clip earrings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023French clip earrings are a type of earring with a specific backing. The design is typically characterized by an open wire clip with a hinge that swings shut to fit over the post and rest against the back of the earlobe. A benefit of the French clip is that it helps to keep earrings from bending or shifting during wear. Explore a large selection of French clip earrings on 1stDibs.
- What is a French clasp earring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023A French clasp earring is a pierced earring with a uniquely designed backing. Specifically, the French clasp is a curved wire mounted on a hinge that fits over the post after you insert the earring. Also called the French clip, the hardware helps to keep earrings from rotating or bending in a piercing. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of French clip earrings.
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Frank Gehry Fish
Frank Gehry Tiffany Fish
French Clasp Earrings
Georgian Seed Pearl Necklace
Marco Bicego Cairo