Mish White Gold Shell Earrings with Aquamarine, Citrine and Rose Quartz Pendants
By Mish
Located in San Rafael, CA
A rare and beautiful pair of earrings rendered in solid, 18K white gold by Mish Fine Jewelry and
Aquamarine, Citrine, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$1,800
Maz Shell Coral Gold Earrings
By Maz
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of 14k yellow gold shell earrings, adorned with coral, designed by MAZ. Earrings are 24mm x
Coral, 14k Gold
Sold|$1,400
Maz Shell Amethyst Gold Earrings
By Maz
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Maz shell and 14k gold earrings with amethyst cabochons. Earrings are 31mm x 24mm. Marked 14k,MAZ
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Sold|$2,900
Trianon Shell Citrine Gold Earrings
By Trianon
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k gold and shell earrings, designed by Trianon, set with citrine gemstones. Earrings are 27mm x
Citrine, 18k Gold
Sold|$4,400
Trianon Shell Iolite Peridot Gold Earrings
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k gold earrings by Trianon, featuring shell top, set with iolite and peridot. Earrings measure
Iolite, Peridot, 18k Gold
Dentalium Shell, Gold and Diamond Earrings
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Dentalium Shell, Gold, & Diamond Earrings Tania Larsson is of Gwich’in and Swedish descent and she
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$3,275
Trianon Pearl Shell Gold Earrings
By Trianon
Located in Atlanta, GA
natural shells finished with rich 18k gold and beautiful pearls. 1 1/8 inches in length.
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Trianon Shell Pearl Multicolor Gemstone Gold Earrings
Located in Lambertville, NJ
14k gold Trianon earrings, featuring shell top, decorated with pearls, amethyst,topaz, citrine
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Seaman Schepps Gold Turquoise Turbo Shell Earrings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Metal: 18k Gold Gemstones: Turquoise Cabochons Dimensions: 26mm x 22mm Weight: 18.0 grams
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Sold|$2,950
Ilias Lalaounis Gold Shell Motif Earrings
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Atlanta, GA
draws inspiration from just that when creating this simple easy to wear shell earring. At just over 3/4
Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Whimsical Enamel Diamond Gold Shell Starfish Earrings
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k gold earrings, depicting bright blue enamel sea shell halves and starfish, decorated with
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$4,400
DAVID WEBB Yellow Gold Shell Motif Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Metal: 18K yellow gold Marked/Tested DAVID WEBB, 18K Gemstones/Diamonds None Clarity: N/A Color: N
Decadent Jewels Carved Pink Shell Gold Lotus Stud Earrings
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
10x30mm Carved Shell reconstituted Teardrop with a 16.5mm Gold plate Lotus Stud Sterling silver
14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Decadent Jewels Carved Pink Shell Gold Lotus Stud Earrings
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
10x30mm Carved Shell reconstituted Teardrop with a 16.5mm Gold plate Lotus Stud Sterling silver
14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
10 Karat Pink Gold Long Turris Shell Earring Dangles
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
10k pink Gold Long Turris Shell Earring Dangles, The Ocean Series, Whatever beach you are on, is
10k Gold
Sold|$1,500
MAZZA Gold and Colored Shell Earrings
By Maz
Located in New York, NY
Colored Stone Shell and 14KT Yellow Gold Earrings
Sold|$1,909
Maz Shell Mabé Pearl 14 Carat Gold Earrings
By Maz
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
Classic shell and Mabé pearl 14ct gold clip on earrings by MAZ; these earrings are formed of "Oil
Pearl, 14k Gold
Sold|$1,800
MAZ Shell and Coral Earrings
By Maz
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A pair of 14kt yellow gold coral and shell earrings by Maz. Each earrings features a vezel set
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$2,750
Ilias Lalaounis Nautilus Shell Earrings
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ilias Lalaounis uses the simple lines of a nautilus shell to create this elegant earring. one inch
18k Gold
Ilias Lalaounis Hand Hammered 18K Gold Shell Design Earrings
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
This is a beautiful pair of vintage Ilias Lalaounis earrings in 18K hand hammered gold. The
18k Gold
Sold|$2,750
Ilias Lalaounis Nautilus Shell Earrings
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ilias Lalaounis uses the simple lines of a nautilus shell to create this elegant earring. One inch
18k Gold
1960s Napier Goldtone Dangle Shell Earrings
By Napier
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a great pair of super fun 1960s Napier gold-tone clip-on shell earrings. They measure 2 1/8
Base Metal
Sold|$2,750
MAZ Shell and Amethyst Earrings
By Maz
Located in Atlanta, GA
whimsical gold accents. If you have considered shell earrings but find them generally too large this 7/8's
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Sold|$3,750
Trianon Shell and Turquoise Earrings
By Trianon
Located in Atlanta, GA
If you've always wanted a natural shell earring but they are too big and round and wear you then
Turquoise, 18k Gold
18 Carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver with Sea Shell Cameos Earrings
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
18 carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver with 16mm Sea Shell Cameos earrings. Fully handcarved
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Sold|$2,900
Mazza Bros. Turbo Shell Earrings
By Maz
Located in Atlanta, GA
In the tradition of Seaman Schepps and Trianon Maz uses a natural shell and adds citrine and
Citrine, Peridot, 14k Gold
Sold|$5,400
Trianon Coral and Shell Earrings
By Trianon
Located in Atlanta, GA
Trianon features a matched pair of rich coral and frames them with beautiful natural shell. Just
Coral, 18k Gold
Vhernier Crystal Diamond Mother of Pearl Shell Earrings
By Vhernier
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Delicate 18k gold earrings by Vhernier,featuring shell design in crystal, backed by mother of pearl
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Ruby Diamond Shell French Clip Earrings set in Yellow Gold
Located in Frederick, MD
Shell French Clip Earrings Yellow Gold ·Era: Modern / 2000s ·Composition: 14k Gold Marked / Tested
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
MAZ 14 Karat Yellow Gold Turbo Shell and Emerald Earrings
By Maz
Located in Nashua, NH
MAZ 14K Yellow Gold Turbo Shell and Emerald Earrings. The earrings are designed with white turbo
Emerald, 14k Gold
Cameo Earrings Eros Cupid Gold Shell Victorian Love Token Classical Greek God
Located in London, GB
These incredibly stylish cameo earrings sit neatly underneath the earlobe. They depict Eros, the
Other, 9k Gold
Pearl Sea Shells 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Drop Dangle Chain Cocktail Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Glamorous earrings with two delicate 18k yellow gold chains that end in pearls. These armonious
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$2,900
MAZ Natural Shell and Turquoise Earrings
By Maz
Located in Atlanta, GA
MAZ is famous for there beautiful shell earrings. This pair features a wonderful brown and white
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Sold|$4,475
Trianon Shell Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
By Trianon
Located in Atlanta, GA
Trianon is famous for using natural shells to create unique earrings. This design has a matched
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Sold|$2,900
Maz White Shell and Turquoise Earrings
By Maz
Located in Atlanta, GA
Seaman Schepps, Trianon and Maz are the leading designers that turn natural shells and gemstones
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Sold|$3,075
Dramatic Maz Shell and Amethyst Earrings
By Maz
Located in Atlanta, GA
MAZ has selected a beautiful pair of colored shells and decorated them with bright cabochon
Amethyst, 14k Gold
18 Karat Gold Whelk Shell Earrings by John Landrum Bryant
By H.H. Prince John Landrum Bryant
Located in New York, NY
18k. This piece was made in Manhattan entirely by hand, and was cast, one at a time, using the lost wax process. Prince John Landrum Bryant Created and Designed this piece and Superv...
18k Gold, Gold
Sold|$9,450
Verdura Chalcedony and Pearl Shell Earrings
By Verdura
Located in Atlanta, GA
shell shape and accented with elegant pearls and rich 18k gold detailing. Approximately 1 1/4 inch by 1
Chalcedony, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Sold|$1,300
Gold Limpet Shell Posts with Diamonds
Located in Madrid, NM
Yellow gold post-earrings imitating limpet shells each with .03ct white diamond accent
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold
Seaman Schepps 14 Karat Yellow Gold Sea Shell Clip-On Earrings
By Patricia Schepps Vaill for Seaman Schepps
Located in Rome, IT
14 Kt. yellow gold clip-on earrings with sea shells. This pair of earrings are hand-Made in USA.
14k Gold
Marvelous Maz Zouhairi Turbo Shell Ruby Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Transposing her love of nature: shells, leaves, animals, into fine jewelry for discriminating
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 14 Karat Yellow Gold Genuine Diamond and Enamel Shell Earrings, 8.1 Grams
Located in Manchester, NH
Solid 14K Yellow Gold Genuine Diamond & Enamel Shell Earrings! 8.1 grams These beautiful earrings
Cameo Italiano. Angel with the harp, Sea shell cameo earrings
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
Fully hand-carved "Angel with the harp" on a sea shell cameo set in a 18kt Gold plated silver
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Mazza Bros. Turbo Shell and Turquoise Earrings
By Maz
Located in Atlanta, GA
In the tradition of Seaman Schepps and Trianon Maz uses a natural shell adds turquoise accents to
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Fred Leighton 1990s Mauve Color Figural Shell Gold Earrings with Diamonds
By Fred Leighton
Located in New York, NY
One Pair Of Ladies 14kt Yellow Gold Mauve Color Seashell Style Three Dimensional Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Emerald Sapphire Earrings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Atlanta, GA
The turbo shell earring is a recognizable iconic Seaman Schepps design. This pair measures 1 1/4
Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Nautilus Shell Earrings by John Landrum Bryant
By H.H. Prince John Landrum Bryant
Located in New York, NY
18k. Comes in a unique custom made box designed by Prince John Landrum Bryant, ready for you, or for a very special gift. This piece was made in Manhattan entirely by hand, and was c...
18k Gold
Sold|$3,200
Trianon Shell Coral Gold Earclips
By Trianon
Located in San Francisco, CA
18KT yellow gold triangular shell earrings, set with gold pyramidal studs and 3 small cabochon
Coral, 18k Gold
Seaman Schepps Tahitian Turbo Shell Earrings w/ Half-Pearl Terminals in 18k Gold
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Turbo Shell Earrings with Half-Pearl Terminals Marked Seaman Schepps Feature Turbo Shell
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,895
Trianon Shell and Gold Earclips
By Trianon
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely pair of 18 karat gold and shell earclips are by Trianon, composed of polished yellow
18k Gold
Julia Boss Notable Nautilus Shell Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fabricated in 18 karat yellow gold, these nautilus shells have a matte finish and the detail is
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Trianon 18 Karat Gold Shell Nautilis Rock Crystal Mother-of-Pearl Earrings
By Trianon
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
Stunning 18K Gold Trianon nautilis carved quartz over mother of pearl doublets with cultured pearls
Cultured Pearl, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Tortoise-Shell Clip-On Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
Classic vintage clip-on earrings from Yves Saint Laurent. Features a gold-plated round frame and
Gold Plate
Seaman Schepps Pat Pending 14k Turbo Shell Earrings w/Lapis
By Seaman Schepps
Located in US
pending stamp, showcase a real Turbo shell on 14k yellow gold. Shells have a small round cut prong set
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
2.3 Carat of Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Clam Shell Earrings by John Landrum Bryant
By H.H. Prince John Landrum Bryant
Located in New York, NY
18k. Diamonds (2.3ct.). This piece was made in Manhattan entirely by hand, and was cast, one at a time, using the lost wax process. Prince John Landrum Bryant Created and Designed th...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Trianon Antique Marble Shell Turquoise Gold Earclips
By Trianon
Located in Greenwich, CT
Cushion-shaped antique marble cone shell earclips with oval-shaped cabochon turquoise centers
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Seaman Schepps Diamond Gold Turbo Shell Earclips
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Luminous "Turbo Shell" earclips in natural shell and 18k yellow gold with pearl caps and bands of
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k 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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