Rare Hans Hansen Sapphire Ruby Diamond and Gold Bracelet circa 1965
By Hans Hansen
Located in New York, NY
A rare, vintage, cabochon sapphire, ruby, diamond, and 18 karat gold bracelet, by Hans Hansen, c
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Unavailable
Gold Earrings by Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen
Located in London, GB
including the Georg Jensen trade mark, 750, 18K, no 1131 and further English 18K Gold importation marks on
18k Gold
Georg Jensen 18ct Gold Diamond Earrings
By Georg Jensen
Located in Glasgow, GB
A pair of early 21st century 18ct yellow gold earrings by Lina Falkesgaard for Georg Jensen
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georg Jensen Green Agate Gold Earrings by M Stephensen
By Georg Jensen
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
Danish Modern 18kt Gold and Green Agate Earrings by Georg Jensen. These earrings were designed by
Agate, 18k Gold
Georg Jensen Dew Drop Gold Diamond Earrings 1128
By Georg Jensen
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Brand new Georg Jensen 18k yellow gold Dew Drop earrings, with approx. 1.30ctw G/VS diamonds
Diamond, Gold
Georg Jensen Gold Earring No. 1136D by Nanna Ditzel
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georg Jensen 18K Earring No. 1136D by Nanna Ditzel They catch the light beautifully in the curved
18k Gold
Unavailable
W 0.75 in L 0.75 in
Vintage Georg Jensen 18k Gold Star Clip Earrings Design 1139 Henning Koppel
By Georg Jensen
Located in Sydney, NSW
A vintage pair of 18k yellow gold clip earrings with each earring consisting of a rounded star
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Georg Jensen Dew Drop Fancy Diamond Gold Earrings 1128
By Georg Jensen
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Brand new Georg Jensen 18k rose gold Dew Drop earrings, with approx. 1.30ctw cinnamon fancy/VS
Diamond, Gold
Georg Jensen Dew Drop Gold Fancy Diamond Drop Earrings 1144
By Georg Jensen
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Brand new Georg Jensen 18k rose gold Dew Drop earrings, with approx. 2.37ctw cinnamon fancy/VS
Diamond, Gold
Georg Jensen Earring No. 1136C 18 Karat Gold by Nanna Ditzel
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georg Jensen modernist Earrings No. 1136 18K by Nanna Ditzel. They catch the light beautifully in
18k Gold
Unavailable
L 1.97 in
Georg Jensen 18 Karat Gold and Smokey Quartz Earrings Designed by Vivianna Torun
By Georg Jensen
Located in London, GB
Georg Jensen 18 karat Gold & Smokey Quartz Drop Earrings designed by Vivianna Torun Bulow Hube
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold
Moonlight Grapes Ear Stud 1551D Yellow Gold, Diamond, Total 0.07 Carat
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
These subtle and sophisticated ear studs are each formed from two 18 karat recycled yellow gold
18k Gold
Georg Jensen Modernist Gold Earrings
By Georg Jensen
Located in Darnestown, MD
Georg Jensen 18 karat gold Modernist earrings in an undulating shape. The earrings were designed by
Gold, 18k Gold
Pair of Georg Jensen 18K "Forget-Me-Knot" Drop Earrings Designed by V. Torun
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Pair of Georg Jensen 18K "Forget-Me-Knot" Drop Earrings Designed By Vivianna Torun Designer
18k Gold
Pair of Georg Jensen 18K "Forget-Me-Knot" Drop Earrings Designed by V. Torun
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Pair of Georg Jensen 18K "Forget-Me-Knot" Drop Earrings Designed By Vivianna Torun Designer
18k Gold
Georg Jensen Dew Drop 18 Karat White Gold Black Diamond Drop Earrings
By Georg Jensen
Located in Southampton, PA
. The earrings are made of 18K white gold and boast a total of 2.51 carats of black diamonds.
Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
George Jensen Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
By Georg Jensen
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings by George Jensen. These earrings are for pierced ears. Details
18k Gold
Sold
W 1.02 in L 1.22 in
Georg Jensen 1958 Nanna and Jorgen Ditzel Clips Earrings in 18Kt Gold Model 378
By Georg Jensen and Nanna Ditzel
Located in Miami, FL
Clips-earrings designed by Nanna Ditzel for Georg Jensen. Very rare sculptural pieces, created in
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 0.79 in W 0.79 in D 0.24 in Dm 0.79 in
GEORG JENSEN 1960 Nanna Ditzel Clips-On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold Model 1136C
By Georg Jensen and Nanna Ditzel
Located in Miami, FL
Clips-on earrings designed by Nanna Ditzel for Georg Jensen. Very rare sculptural pair of clips
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Georg Jensen Gold Bracelet, Brooch and Earrings Suite by Henning Koppel
By Georg Jensen
Located in London, GB
A Georg Jensen, 18ct gold, “Splash” bracelet, brooch and earrings suite, of open amoebic form, by
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kieselstein-Cord 18k Yellow Gold Crowned Heart Earrings
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Kieselstein-Cord 18-karat yellow gold iconic crowned heart earrings. Dating back to 1987, these
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
MINAS SPIRIDIS 18K YG Modernist Curved clip on Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Rare MINAS SPIRIDIS solid 18K yellow gold modernist earrings. The curve design is meant to work as
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georg Jensen 18K Gold Offspring Diamond Drop Earrings
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Fernando, CA
GEORG JENSEN These Offspring earrings tell the fantastic story of the unbreakable bond between
Diamond, 18k Gold
Georg Jensen Diamond Gold "Moonlight Grapes" Earrings
By Georg Jensen
Located in Dallas, TX
These Georg Jensen "Moonlight Grapes" earrings, each feature diamond melee accents in 18k
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold
H 1.23 in W 0.99 in D 0.71 in
Georg Jensen Lene Munthe Sterling Silver & 18K Yellow Gold #400 Clip-On Earrings
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Danish Modern silver & gold clip-on earrings. In sterling silver & 18 karat yellow
Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
George Jensen Two Color Gold Hoop Earrings
By Georg Jensen
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of 18k yellow and white gold earrings. Crafted by George Jensen, the earrings are 19 mm in
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 0.95 in W 0.56 in
Vintage Georg Jensen Minas Spiridis 18K Yellow Gold Ear Cuff Earrings, 1990's
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful biomorphic ear cuff earrings by the great Minas Spiridis for Georg Jensen, 18K yellow
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
George Jensen Signed "Whale Tail" 18k Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Signed and stamped George Jensen 18k solid gold drop earrings. Georg Jensen is a Scandinavian
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of Scandinavian Modernist Gold Earrings in 18 Carat, 1960s
By Georg Jensen
Located in bronshoj, DK
A pair of Scandinavian modernist gold earrings in 18 carat. 1960's. Stylish design. In very good
Minas Spiridis Biomorphic Gold Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Spiridis. Spiridis came to New York City in 1969 where he later designed jewelry for Georg Jensen and
Gold, 18k Gold
Michael Bondanza Contemporary Knots Clip Earrings in Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Michael Bondanza
Located in Miami, FL
knots patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. Fitted with French omega
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vivianna Torun Bülow-hube 18ct Gold Necklace #904 Designed for Georg Jensen
By Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe
Located in Bruxelles, BE
most famous Swedish goldsmith. A 18ct neckring is referenced under #904 in the original 1972 Georg
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Georg Jensen 18 Karat Gold Earrings 'Clips' No. 339
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen 18K Gold Earrings (Clips) No. 339. Measures 2.6 cm. Weighs a combined 7 grams (0.25 oz
18k Gold
Georg Jensen 18 Karat Gold Earrings ‘Screws’ Ornamented with a Pearl
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen 18K Gold Earrings (Screws) ornamented with a Pearl. Measures 1.5 cm diameter. Combined
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Georg Jensen 18 Karat Gold Earrings ‘Clips’ No 339
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen 18K Gold Earrings (Clips) No 339. Measures 2.6 cm / 1 1/32 in. Weighs a combined 7 g
18k Gold
Georg Jensen 18 Karat Gold Earrings ’Screws’ Ornamented with a Pearl
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen 18K Gold Earrings (Screws) ornamented with a Pearl. Measures 1.5 cm / 0 19/32 in
Pearl, 18k Gold
Georg Jensen 18 Karat Gold Earrings No 1445
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen 18K Gold Earrings No 1445 Measures 5.8 cm /2.28" Weight 10.0 gr/0.35 oz
18k Gold
Georg Jensen Gold Twist Earrings
By Georg Jensen
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Georg Jensen 18k yellow gold twist earrings - 26mm x 21mm Marked with Jensen mark,750. weight
18k Gold
1960s Georg Jensen Gold Earrings
By Georg Jensen
Located in Portland, ME
18K Yellow gold Georg Jensen earrings. The ear cuff clip-on earrings measure 1 1/4 X 3/4 inch and
18k Gold
GEORG JENSEN Diamond and Pearl Gold Earrings
By Georg Jensen
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
GEORG JENSEN Diamond and Pearl Gold Earrings. Each earring is in 18 karat gold with central 5 mm
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Georg Jensen silver & gold earrings No. 124
By Georg Jensen
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
Georg Jensen sterling silver & 18 karat gold earrings No. 124 designed by Sigvard Bernadotte in
Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Georg Jensen 18kt Gold Smoky Quartz Earrings
By Georg Jensen
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
Georg Jensen 18kt gold earrings with Smokey Quartz. Designed by Vivianna Torun Bulow -Hube
Quartz, 18k Gold
Georg Jensen 18kt Gold floral Earrings
By Georg Jensen
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
Georg Jensen 18kt gold floral earring, No. 322B. The vintage Georg Jensen earrings have original
18k Gold
GEORG JENSEN Modernist Gold Earrings By Nanna Ditzel
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georg Jensen modernist earrings by Nanna Ditzel in 18kt gold, screwbacks...can be converted at no
18k Gold
Georg Jensen Savana Earrings with Citrines
By Georg Jensen
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
Georg Jensen 18kt gold earrings with Citrines. Designed by Vivianna Torun Bulow -Hube, referred to
Citrine, 18k Gold
Georg Jensen Gold Cuff Style Earrings No. 1471 by Allan Scharff
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georg Jensen 18k Gold Cuff Style Earrings No. 1471 by Allan Scharff Beautifully handmade with
18k Gold
Georg Jensen 18 Karat Gold Ear Rings No 1495 "Eclipse"
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen 18K Gold Ear Rings No 1495 "Eclipse" Weight 12 gr/0.39 oz
18k Gold
George Jensen gold earrings
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
18k gold George Jensen earrings
18k Gold
Georg Jensen Gold Ear Cuffs No 1126 by Nanna Ditzel
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georg Jensen 18K Gold Ear Cuffs No 1126 by Nanna Ditzel These are a rare find and original
18k Gold
Georg Jensen Modern Earrings 1126
Located in Frederiksberg c, n/a
Very sought after handmade hollow earrings, design #1126 by Nanna Ditzel. The earrings fit onto the
18k Gold
A pair of Gold Fly Screw Earrings by Georg Jensen
Located in London, GB
The geometric looking Flies are stamped on the reverse with the Georg Jensen mark and 750 for 18k
18k Gold
Georg Jensen 18K Bangle by Nanna Ditzel, No. 1111
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georg Jensen Bangle by Nanna Ditzel, No. 1111 18KT Gold. Super Rare. Excellent condition
18k Gold
Georg Jensen 18K Ring No. 1091 by Nanna Ditzel Very Rare
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georg Jensen 18K Ring No. 1091 by Nanna Ditzel Designed in 1956, this design is very rare to
18k Gold
Georg Jensen 1, 63 Carats Diamonds 18 Carats Yellow Gold Cave Cocktail Ring
By Georg Jensen
Located in Paris, FR
. Georg Jensen stamped 18 K Ring size : 24.20 x 26.77 x 14.82 mm, (0.952 x 1.054 x 0.583 inch) Ring
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair gold ear clips
By Georg Jensen
Located in London, GB
Pair 18k gold ear clips marked 750 and signed G Jensen
Georg Jensen Gold Drop Earrings
By Georg Jensen
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of 18k yellow gold drop earrings, crafted by Georg Jensen. Earrings measure 42mm x 8mm. Marked
18k Gold
Georg Jensen Nautilus Earrings with Gold Center No. 96
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georg Jensen Nautilus Earrings with 18K Gold Center. Rare . No. 96 Screw backs. Can be
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Gold Artist Heart Earrimgs
By Georg Jensen
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
Georg Jensen 18 karat yellow gold Artist Heart earrings. These earrings were designed by Isabell
18k Gold
Piaget 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Piaget Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Excellent Condition Length: 6.5 inch Dial Width: 0.82 inch Weight: 32.6 grams
Cartier Louis Cartier Classic Tank, Ladies Bracelet Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier, Louis Cartier, Classic Tank Wrist Watch, 24 X 18 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, quartz movement, white dial with Black Roman numerals, Sapphire crown. 1/2 in...
18k Gold
Garrard & Co. Diamond Ring, English, 1995
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
Garrard & Co. diamond ring. Set to centre with a round old cut diamond O to P colour, VS1 clarity, with a weight of 4.86 carats in an open back rubover setting, adorned further by tw...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$72,000Sale Price|40% Off
Burma No Heat Sapphire Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pair of eight natural, no heat sapphires from Burma, set with two round and four pear-shape rose cut diamonds, in Platinum. The sapphires weigh a total of 70.78 carats, wh...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Bros. Exquisite Platinum Diamond Sapphire Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Platinum floral brooch by Oscar Heyman Bros., with blue sapphires and approx. 4.50ctw in diamonds. Brooch measures 2.25" x 0.75:. Marked: Plat, 70880 maker's mark. Weight - 13.1 grams.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Lotus Between The Finger Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Van Cleef & Arpels Lotus Between the Finger ring is beautifully crafted in 18K white gold, featuring the iconic lotus flower design that gracefully spans across two fi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Amethyst and Diamond Pansy Bangle of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A striking and sentiment-rich Victorian era bangle dating to 1880, centered with a beautifully rendered pansy motif set with rich purple amethyst and accented by sparkling diamonds, ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Harry Winston Diamond Bracelet
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Harry Winston Diamond Bracelet A beautiful Harry Winston cluster bracelet set with approximately 42 carats of diamonds Made in 1965 Accompanied by an IAJA letter of authenticity ...
Diamond, Platinum
Hermes Birkin 25cm Vert D Eau Moreletti Matte White Gold Diamond Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
Brand: Hermes Product: Birkin Retourne Size: 25 Cm (10" width x 7.5" height x 4.75" depth; 2.75" handle drop) Colour: Vert D Eau Material: Matte Moreletti Crocodile Hardware: 18...
Magnificent 22K Yellow Gold 31 Inch Long Necklace by Lalaounis
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This magnificent 22K yellow gold thirty one inch long vintage necklace is an iconic treasure from Lalaounis. Alternating fluted roundells with pinched and hammered oval puff links cr...
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18KWG/Platinum Emerald Cut Ruby Diamond Pave Ring
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Make a bold statement with David Webb's exquisite large ruby ring, adorned with sparkling pavé-set diamonds. A stunning fusion of opulence and artistry, perfect for any occasion. Th...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
GIA Certified 104.00 Carat Natural Diamonds Platinum Riviera Necklace/Choker
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Behold the enchantment of royalty with this Masterpiece of riviera Diamonds queen necklace. The lustrous centre GIA Certified 4.00 carat Diamond is truly captivating, while the 100 c...
Diamond
Buccellati Aquamarine and Diamond Band Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Darnestown, MD
Exquisite diamond band ring by Buccellati with a central aquamarine that weighs approximately 2 carats. The ring is 18 karat white gold and platinum with the exception of the yellow ...
Aquamarine, Diamond
GIA Vintage Retro Sapphire Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
GIA certified, Vintage Retro Sapphire Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Necklace is a one-of-a-kind statement necklace. It features over 150 carats of vibrant green cabochon emeralds and ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 45.00 Carat Oval Diamond Choker
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From well known dealer and wholesaler Emilio Jewelry New York, Each and every diamond has been Gia Certified. Color: D,E,F Clarity: Vs2 to Internally Flawless Cut & Symmetry: Very...
Diamond
$12,400Sale Price / item|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Earrings with Omega Clip Backs
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
These elegant Tiffany & Co. earrings are crafted in 18K gold, with Omega back clip fittings tested in 14K gold, offering both security and comfort when worn. The earrings are ge...
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.
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.