Yellow Gold Open Teardrop Chandelier Earrings - 14k Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Chandelier Fastening Type: Butterfly Closures Measurements Tall: 2 15/32" (62.5mm) Wide: 19/32" (14.9mm) Top Width: 1/4" (6.1mm) Bottom Width...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Teardrop Sculptural and Minimalist Drop Earrings
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K yellow gold teardrop drop earrings, sculptural and minimalist.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Carat White Gold Satin Finish Teardrop Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
With their delicate teardrop silhouette, these 18 carat white gold stud earrings combine a satin finished front with polished sides, giving them just enough detail to stand out while...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold Teardrop Diamond and Pearl Earrings
By Thomas Laine LLC
Located in New York City, NY
Designed for everyday wear these pearl earrings add a touch of effortless glamour to your day. Polished 14K Yellow Teardrop with a little sparkling diamond with a lustrous 8mm round ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Teardrop Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Teardrop Earrings, crafted in 18K Yellow Gold. Teardrop size: 20.5mm x 12mm.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,480Sale Price|40% Off
Diamond Pavé Teardrop Dangle Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Covington, LA
These elegant dangle earrings feature round brilliant diamonds set in a pavé arrangement along yellow gold hoops and elongated teardrop charms.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold 1.08tcw Diamond Articulated Teardrop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These vintage articulated teardrop earrings are a refined and highly elegant pair, set with 1.08 carats total weight of diamonds in a graceful white gold design that emphasizes movem...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Elsa Peretti Teardrop Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Elsa Peretti Teardrop Earrings PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 157784 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Elsa Peretti Teardrop Earrings 15838728
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An elegant pair of 18K yellow gold hoop earrings from the Elsa Peretti collection. Beautifully crafted in a timeless design reminiscent of a solitary raindrop, these earrings measure...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Teardrop Jade Earring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Green dangle Jade Earrings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Jade Drop Earrings 14k Yellow Gold Natural jade with color treated (standard common). overall weight 4.6 grams.
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Garnet Tiered Teardrop Dangle Earrings in 14KT Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Product Specifications: Metal: 14KT Gold Gold Weight: 5.18g Primary Gemstone: Natural Garnet (4.44ct Total Weight) Design: Tiered Teardrop Dangle Earrings
Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
$694Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Round Cut Diamond Teardrop Dangle Earrings
Located in Antwerp, BE
About : A graceful pair of 14K white gold dangle earrings featuring round brilliant-cut natural diamonds in a teardrop-inspired silhouette.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Earrings 18kt Gold Teardrop GIA Diamonds Dangle Studs
Located in Miami, FL
Earrings in 18kt white gold featuring 2 round diamonds with halo studs totaling 0.33 carats, 2 baguette diamonds totaling 0.33 carats, and 2 GIA-certified pear diamonds (0.81 carats,...
Diamond, Gold
$555Sale Price|20% Off
14KT White Gold Amethyst and Diamond Halo Teardrop Earrings
Located in Antwerp, BE
Add a touch of regal elegance to your collection with these stunning drop earrings. Crafted in polished 14KT white gold, each earring features a vibrant, princess-cut amethyst suspen...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Teardrop Hoop Earrings
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Teardrop Hoop Earrings Reminiscent of a solitary raindrop or a shining bead of morning dew.
18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Double Planished Teardrop Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold* Double Planished Teardrop Earrings with hinged ear wires.
Gold, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat White Gold Teardrop Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and timeless, these exquisite teardrop diamond earrings are finely crafted in 18K white gold, weighing 4.4 grams.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,240Sale Price|20% Off
Earrings 18kt Gold Teardrop GIA Diamonds Dangle Studs
Located in Miami, FL
Radiant dangle earrings in the timeless elegance of 18kt white gold, showcasing the brilliance of round diamonds, the sophistication of two baguette-cut diamonds, and the enchanting ...
Diamond, Gold
18K White Gold Pink Diamond Teardrop Halo Stud Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Pink Diamond Teardrop Halo Stud Earrings Main Stone: Natural Pink Diamond, 0.20ct (Pear-cut) Side Stones: Natural Diamonds, 0.42ct Total Weight: 3.33g Elegant and rare...
Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Faceted Teardrop Sapphire Slice Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
These Faye Kim 18K Gold Faceted Teardrop Sapphire Slice Earrings are simple, elegant, and beautiful.
Sapphire, 18k Gold
White Gold Hanging Curved Bar Dangle Earrings 14k Teardrop
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Style: Dangle Theme: Hanging Curved Bar, Teardrop, Chain Measurements Tall: 1 5/16" (32.7mm) Top Width: 1/8" (3.1mm) Bottom Width: 17/32" (12.8mm) W...
14k Gold, White Gold
Dark Green Teardrop Briolette Quartz Earrings Diamond 14K Gold Drop Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Each earring features a pear-cut green quartz, suspended from a delicate setting adorned with smaller green gemstones and daimonds. The design is both modern and sophisticated, with...
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$350 / set
TEARDROP La Nuit Pearls Earring
By HANNAYOO WORKS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
MATERIAL Air dry clay, Non toxic Resin, Gold plated brass balls and Rhodium plated brase cuff, Japanese vintage glass pearls, 14K Gold plated Silver Hoop, Hypoallergenic stainless s...
Gold Plate, Silver, Stainless Steel
14K White Gold Black Diamond Teardrop Earrings, 5.01 Carat
Located in Houston, TX
These teardrop shape earrings are made in 14K white gold and feature black diamonds (heat treated) weighing 4.20 carat.
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.27ct Teardrop Natural Diamond 14K Gold Chain Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These elegant diamond drop earrings feature exquisite natural diamonds set in 14K gold, available in both yellow and white gold. The stunning design combines sophistication and grace...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ruby Teardrop Earrings Diamonds 2.4 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 2.37 Carats Treatment: Filling White Diamonds = 0.08 Carats Treatment: No Treatment Metal: ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Teardrop Earrings Diamonds 2.4 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 2.37 Carats Treatment: Filling 24 White Diamonds = 0.07 Carats Treatment: No Treatment Meta...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Teardrop Dangle Earrings with Natural Yellow Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Gold Teardrop Dangle Earrings with Natural Yellow Diamonds Main Stone: Natural Yellow Diamond, 0.24ct (Pear-cut) Side Stones: Natural Yellow Diamonds, 0.56ct Total Weight: 3.09g ...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
14K White gold Teardrop Silhouette Diamond Hoop Earrings 1.09ct
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in New York, NY
Sparkling like stars in the night sky, diamonds gracefully descend on teardrop-shaped hoops, meticulously crafted from your choice of 14K yellow or white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Pave Diamond White & Rose Gold Teardrop Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
14k White and rose gold diamond earrings featuring a white gold diamond hoop on the ear with a pave diamond round dangling pieces within a ribbed twisted rose gold pear shaped frame....
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Ruby Teardrop Earrings Diamonds 2.4 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 2.37 Carats Treatment: Filling 24 White Diamonds = 0.07 Carats Treatment: No Treatment Meta...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Teardrop Earrings Diamonds 2.4 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 2.37 Carats Treatment: Filling White Diamonds = 0.08 Carats Treatment: No Treatment Metal: ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Double Planished Teardrop Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handmade in 18 karat gold, Faye Kim's planished surface creates dimension and gives substance to these lightweight, super comfortable and easy to wear double tear drop earrings. Fren...
Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby Teardrop Earrings Diamonds 2.4 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 2.37 Carats Treatment: Filling White Diamonds = 0.08 Carats Treatment: No Treatment Metal: ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Teardrop Earrings Diamonds 2.4 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 2.37 Carats Treatment: Filling 24 White Diamonds = 0.07 Carats Treatment: No Treatment Meta...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Teardrop White Topaz and Diamond Gold Drop Vintage Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant Finely detailed Diamond and Pear White Topaz Gold Drop Vintage Earrings. Each earring securely Hand set with a Teardrop-shaped White Topaz, weighing approx. 20.44tcw for both...
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$825Sale Price / item|25% Off
Emerald Diamond Accent Teardrop Filigree Earrings in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by the romance of heirloom jewelry, these Emerald Teardrop Earrings showcase graceful openwork filigree crafted in warm 9K yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.55ct Fancy Diamond Floral Teardrop 14K Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 14K gold with natural diamonds, these elegant drop danglers offer timeless beauty. Available in yellow and white gold, they showcase a radiant shine perfect for any occasi...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$2,499Sale Price|21% Off
Ruby Teardrop Earrings Diamonds 2.4 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 2.37 Carats Treatment: Filling White Diamonds = 0.08 Carats Treatment: No Treatment Metal: ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,499Sale Price|21% Off
Ruby Teardrop Earrings Diamonds 2.4 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 2.37 Carats Treatment: Filling 24 White Diamonds = 0.07 Carats Treatment: No Treatment Meta...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,968Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold 4.06Cts Round Natural Diamond Open Teardrop Earrings
Located in Antwerp, BE
About : These 14K yellow gold open teardrop earrings combine elegant proportions with meticulous diamond setting for a polished luxury finish.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,968Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold 4.06Cts Round Natural Diamond Open Teardrop Earrings
Located in Antwerp, BE
About : These 14K white gold open teardrop earrings combine elegant proportions with meticulous diamond setting for a polished luxury finish.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,120Sale Price / set|20% Off
1.8ct SI/H Diamond Pave Teardrop Earrings 14k White Gold
Located in Deira, Dubai
1.8ct SI/H Diamond Pave Teardrop Earrings 14k White Gold feature a stunning double teardrop, delicately lined with shimmering natural diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Teardrop Earrings Diamonds 2.4 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 2.37 Carats Treatment: Filling White Diamonds = 0.08 Carats Treatment: No Treatment Metal: ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Teardrop Earrings Diamonds 2.4 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 2.37 Carats Treatment: Filling 24 White Diamonds = 0.07 Carats Treatment: No Treatment Meta...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tagili Signature Teardrop Earrings with Turquoise in 22k Gold
By Lisa Leone Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Signature Teardrop Earrings are the perfect combination of 22k gold organic texture and vibrant color of turquoise, effortlessly elevates your mood and style.
Turquoise, 22k Gold
Teardrop Natural Diamond Dangle Earrings in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. These teardrop-shaped dangle earrings feature a gold outline embracing a cluste...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tagili Signature Teardrop Earrings with Turquoise in 22k Gold
By Lisa Leone Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Signature Teardrop Earrings are the perfect combination of 22k gold organic texture and vibrant color of turquoise, effortlessly elevates your mood and style.
Turquoise, 22k Gold
Pave Diamond Teardrop Dangle Earring 14k Gold 925 Silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Teardrop Dangle Earring 14k Gold 925 Silver Diamond Drop Earring Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, unu...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Silver
Tiffany & Co. Diamond 18K White Gold Double Teardrop Drop Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Tiffany & Co. Diamond 18K White Gold Double Teardrop Drop Earrings These stunning Tiffany & Co. diamond drop earrings feature an elegant double–teardrop silhouette, meticul...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Starburst Diamond Teardrop Earrings Solid 18K Yellow Gold Statement Drops
Located in Great Neck, NY
A beautifully crafted pair of Italian-inspired 18K yellow gold diamond drop earrings, showcasing refined gold smithing and timeless elegance.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$741Sale Price|20% Off
14KT Rose Gold Teardrop Dangle Earrings with Honeycomb Filigree Design
Located in Antwerp, BE
Small, round diamonds are set within the structure and at the top stud component, maximizing light reflection Material : 14KT Rose Gold Gold Weight : 2.09 Gram Earring Size : 2cmX1...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Onyx Teardrop Earrings and Ring with Diamonds 14k Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gorgeous teardrop earring and ring set crafted from 14k Gold and set with an Onyx center stone and two rows of VS1 diamonds.
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
Ippolita Classico Large Open Teardrop Hammered Earrings, 18k Yellow Gold
By Ippolita
Located in Orlando, FL
These Ippolita 18K yellow gold earrings showcase the hand-hammered finish the designer is celebrated for, a faceted surface that catches and scatters light with every turn of the hea...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Diamond Teardrop Emerald Screw Back Yellow Gold Earrings
By Mikimoto
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond And Emerald Teardrop Earrings by Mikimoto.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Diamond Earrings 14K White Gold Dangle 1.82 TDW Teardrop Shape
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Earrings 14K White Gold Dangle 1.82 TDW Teardrop Shape These estate earrings are made in solid 14K White Gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Teardrop Natural Diamond Dangle Earrings in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
The teardrop dangles from a diamond-studded hoop, all crafted in 14k solid gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Kabana 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Fire Opal Teardrop Dangle Earrings
By Kabana
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Add vibrant sophistication to your collection with these authentic Kabana Fire Opal & Diamond Teardrop Dangle Earrings, masterfully crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$648Sale Price|20% Off
14KT White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Open-Teardrop Dangle Earrings
Located in Antwerp, BE
Suspended from polished huggie-style hoops, each earring features an abstract, open-teardrop dangle composed of overlapping, nested ribbons of precious metal.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Baguette 14kt White Gold Teardrop Dangle Fine Earrings Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
These 14k white gold earrings feature a striking contemporary design characterized by an elongated, open teardrop shape.
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White 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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