Chanel Vintage 1995 Large Gold Camellia Flower Cross Circle Domed Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1995 Classic Large Camellia Flower Cross Engraved Circle Round Domed Modernist Elegant Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Blue Enamel Yellow Gold Large Banana Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Large Banana Earrings from Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Large Black Double Crystals Hoop Chunky Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Black Enamel Double Crystals Dome Hoop Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Celine 1992 Vintage Large Citrine Orange Cabochon Circle Gold Clip Earrings
By Celine
Located in Wokingham, England
Celine 1992 Vintage Large Citrine Orange Cabochon Jelly Belly Circle Round Dome Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage Large Unisex Medallion 4G Openwork Gold Silver Round Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage Unisex Large Medallion 4G Monogram Openwork Gold Silver Round Circle Chunky Modernist Clip Earrings Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
CHANEL Vintage Large Gold CC Heart-Shaped Clip On Statement Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 1995 collection Gold Plated The earrings are in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre...
Gold
Maurice Fine Jewelry - Large Kunzite Earrings Victorian Design
By Maurice Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This pair of classic and traditional 18k white gold earrings exudes elegance and sophistication. The focal point of these stunning earrings is the breathtaking 47.51 carat pink oval ...
Kunzite, 18k Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Large Gold White Crystals Domed Hoop Elegant Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large White Enamel Double Crystals Domed Gold Half Hoop Chunky Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
18K Large Clear Pearl Rope Earrings Clip on or Studded
Located in Sewickley, PA
Bold and beautifully textured, these vintage two-tone earrings feature an eye-catching quilted lattice design accented with luminous pearls and rich gold detailing. Crafted with a so...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Large Gold Lucky Clover Amethyst Crystal Flower Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Lucky Clover Amethyst Purple Clear Crystal Flower Heart Modernist Elegant Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Large Studded Faux Pearl Dangling Drop from Gold Button Clip On Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
These earring scream fun. The top section is an approximately .85" wide gold button clip-on earring from which 26mm (1") creamy costume pearl ball dangles. The pearl ball is studde...
Base Metal
Large & Fashionable Vintage Italian 18K Yellow Gold & Fluted Tigers-Eye Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This impressive, bombe dome pair of vintage 18K yellow gold and fluted Tigers-Eye earrings are a fine example of the high quality Italian craftsmanship.
Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Gold Large Double X Crossover Earrings By Donald Claflin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Large Double X Crossover Earrings By Donald Claflin Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 23.59 grams Dimensions: 28 x 14.5 Backs: Lever backs with posts...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Maurice Fine Jewelry - Large Aquamarine Earrings and Diamonds
By Maurice Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite 18k white gold earrings exude a sense of timeless elegance with their classic and traditional design. The focal point of each earring is a stunning pear-shaped aquama...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Christian Lacroix Vintage Large Gold Amethyst Emerald Ruby Heart Love Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Extra Large Massive Gripoix amethyst Emerald Ruby Purple Green Red Pink Jelly Belly Cabochon Crystals Openwork Heart Love Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold Tone G...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1980s Gold Massive Large Monogram Insignia Crest Square Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Unisex Massive Huge Large Baroque Logo Monogram Insignia Crest Square Openwork Chunky Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Large Gold Openwork Square Octagon Mesh Chunky Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Openwork Octagon Square Mesh Chunky Elegant Modenrist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Vintage Buccellati Large Pearl Clip-On Stud Earrings – 18K Yellow Gold
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Make a statement with these exquisite vintage Buccellati pearl earrings, masterfully crafted in 18K yellow gold. Each earring is adorned with a round, genuine Mabe pearl, showcasing ...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Large Round & Baguette Diamond Earring Climbers 16.50 Carats 18KT Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat yellow gold earring climbers featuring 192 Round Brilliants weighing 13.25 carats and 40 Baguette diamonds weighing 3.25 carats. Beautiful Bold Earrings.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Large Gold Square Chunky Octagon Basket Woven Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Square Octagon Basket Woven Openwork Chunky Statement Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
1980's Vintage Chanel Large Gold & Pearl Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel large satin gold clip earrings with faux mabe pearls center.
$7,198Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage CHANEL French Camelia 18k Gold Large Carved Flower Black Stone Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Black Stones - Carved Flower Shape - Prong Set - Polished Black- 31.7x31.1mm (approx.) Material: 18k Solid Yellow Gold (French stamps dog & eagle head) Weight: 38....
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold David Webb Large Cushion Shaped Hammered Dome Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Palm Beach, FL
These large scale, vintage, David Webb clip on 18K yellow gold hammered, cushion shaped, dome earrings, have all of the qualities associated with WEBB.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Large Mesh Arch Oval Openwork Statement Gold Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Large 3D Arch Oval Openwork Mesh Dome Chunky Statement Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Dior Jewelry Bois de Rose Large‑Hoop Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Dior Jewelry Bois de Rose Large‑Hoop Earrings, 18K yellow‑gold. Purchased in 2022.
1 3/4 Ctw Inside Out Diamond Large Hoops Earrings 14K Solid Gold, SI GH
Located in New York, NY
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION All gemstone carat weights (ct. t.w.), if mentioned, are approximate; variance may be .05 carat RELATED KEYWORDS inside out hoops, diamond large hoops, round ...
Diamond, Gold
56.00 Carat Large Green Amethyst Earrings with Diamonds
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Affinity Earrings Set in 20 Karat Yellow Gold with 56.00-carat Green Amethyst and 1.15-carat Diamonds. These beautiful drop earrings have a delicate yet earthy vibe with our carved G...
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
29.50 Carat Natural Carved Emeralds Diamonds Dangling Earrings Large Size*
Located in New York, NY
Mod Deco Blackened Gold Carved Emerald Dangles 25.00ct. Natural Carved Emeralds 16.4mm X 8mm upper: 10 X 8mm Semi Transparent. 4.50cts of round diamonds: G-color, Vs-2 clarit...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Graffiti X Yellow Gold Diamond Large Earrings
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large size X Graffiti earrings, in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Pair of Large Natural Saltwater Pearl Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A highly important and collector's item - perfectly matched pair of large antique white natural, saltwater button pearls measuring fifteen to sixteen millimeter and weighing over twe...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$5,520Sale Price|20% Off
Pasquale Bruni 18k Gold Multicolor Gemstones Floral Large Round Omega Earrings
By Pasqual Bruni
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Gemstones - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Colorful Multi Colors - Floral Pattern Material: Solid 18K White Gold Weight: 23 Grams Backing: C...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 17.7-17.9mm Large Button Cabochon Coral Drop Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Coral - Round Button Cabochon Cut - Rich Salmon - 17.7-17.9mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 11 Grams Backing: Post backs w/ Lev...
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Vintage 1995 Iconic Gold Large Coco Circle Round Abnormal Badge Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1995 95 P Unisex Classic Iconic Hammered Large CC Coco Logo Abnormal Circle Round Badge Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
$7,560Sale Price|20% Off
14k White Gold Large 5ct in and Out Emerald Cut Diamond Oval Shape Hoop Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
These stunning, super elegant and rich looking hoop earrings are crafted in solid 14k white gold and set with approximately 5 carats of the finest quality emerald cut diamonds throug...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Estate large 40.25cttw Rubellite Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These exquisite estate clip-on earrings showcase a stunning contrast of vibrant Rubellite and brilliant diamonds, perfect for lovers of red and pink gemstones. Crafted in solid 18K y...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$12,791Sale Price|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold 3.75ctw Diamond Large Croissant Shrimp Shape Clip On Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (94) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - F/G Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 3.75ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 46.5 Grams Bac...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Iconic Round Circle Large White Pearl Gold Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Large Round Circle White Pearl Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Natural Red Coral Yellow Gold Large 4-Leaf Clover Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These classic timeless earrings feature a large clover flower design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with 4 natural red coral petals and a solitaire brilliant-cut round diamond of...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Lacroix Vintage Large Gold White Pearl Heart Statement Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Large Heart Love White Round Pearl Flower Chunky Statement Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Round CC Large Clip on Earrings as seen on Doutzen
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Round CC Large Clip on Earrings as seen on Doutzen Kroes * Marked 96 * Made in France * Comes with the original box -It is aproximately 1.5" x 2" -Very c...
Christian Dior Vintage Iconic Massive Extra Large Gold White Pearl Oval Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Extra Large Oval White Pearl Glow Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage Haute Couture Iconic Gold Large White Pearl Camélia Coco Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1980s Extra Large Camélia Flower White Pearl Circle Round Coco Crush Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
$3,960Sale Price|20% Off
Large 14k Gold Mabe Pearl Sapphire Ruby & Emerald Triangle Clip On Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Genuine Cultured Mabe Pearls - Round Shape - Very Nice White w/ Pink Overtone- 17.7mm each (approx.) (6) Natural Genuine 2 Sapphires, 2 Rubies & 2 Emeralds - Oval C...
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Iconic Large Unisex Gold Water Drop Eye Leaf Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Glow Water Tear Drop Eye Leaf Modernist Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE Gold Unisex Extra Large Wing Leaf Crescent Chunky Earrings
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Vintage Unisex Extra Large Glow Wing Leaf Crescent Dome Clip Modenist Elegant Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Iconic Large Pearl White Glossy Oval Chunky Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Large White Glossy Oval Pearl Chunky Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage Gold Large Textured Sunburst Radial Spiral Round CC Coco Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1980s Unisex Textured Large Logo CC Coco Sunburst Starburst Radial Spiral Round Circle Elegant Modernist Chunky Statement Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good conditi...
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Haute Couture Iconic Large Gold Vivid Shell Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL 1980s Vintage Arty Unisex Massive Large Vivid Shell Chunky Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Large Teardrop Clip on Earrings, 18k Yellow Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in McLeansville, NC
Length: 7/8 in Width: 1/2 in Weight: 8 dwts. / 12.4 grams Stamps: "18k Tiffany & Co Peretti" *Bean Collection SKU: E3893 A Couple Of Things to Note: * This is a vintage item...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Schiaparelli Large Multi-Color Gilded Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Schiaparelli Wonderful whimsical large textured gilded gold hardware as well as gilded polished gold hardware is accented with multi-colors of faux corals and faux gemstones, ...
$9,200Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Large Loving Heart Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Large Loving Heart Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold Celebrate bold elegance with these striking Large Loving Heart earrings designed by Paloma Picasso for Ti...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Unisex Gold Large Bamboo Joint Statement Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980s Unisex Arty Massive Large Huge Vivid Bamboo Joint Knot Elegant Modernist Statement Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1966 Large Gold Unisex Vivid Double Curled Leaf Earrings
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1966 Vintage Unisex Vivid Double Curled Layer Leaf Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely notic...
Gold Plate
Fendi Vintage Gold Unisex Large Fendista Black FF Shell Domed Chunky Earrings
By Fendi
Located in Wokingham, England
Fendi Vintage 1980s Unisex Textured Large Fendista Logo Black F Shell Dome Chunky Statement Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Large Silver Grey Ripple Oval Glow Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Silver Grey Black Ripple Oval Glow Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold, Silver
Christian Dior Vintage Large Ruby Gold Maltese Cross Water Drop Chunky Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Maltese Cross Ruby Red Clear Crystals Tear Water Drop Openwork Floral Chunky Statement Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent c...
Gold Plate
Large Modernist Style, Floral Motif, Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This outstanding pair of 18k yellow gold Tiffany & Co. earrings epitomize Tiffany style and quality with a modernist flair. Each measures 1 5/16 inches by 1 1/16 inches, and rises 1/...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Vintage Gold Textured Large Lace White Round Pearl Leaf Relief Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1980s Baroque Textured Large White Round Pearl Leaf Relief Lace Chunky Statement Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Large Knot Twist Swirl Rope Crystals Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Knot Twist Swirl Rope Crystals Elegant Modernist Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Iconic Unisex Large Black Domed Gold Hoop Chunky Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Unisex Large Black Enamel Double Crystals Dome Hoop Modernist Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
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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