14k Gold J HOOP Earrings. Vintage Andrea Candela Large Heavy Hoop Gloss earrings
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1980s Materials: Gold Location: Earlobe Closure: Lever back Style: Mid-century Stylish Large J Hoop Earrings Made by Andrea Candela Condition: Shows limited sig...
14k Gold
Diamond Large Fresh Water Pearl Earrings Baroque 14k Gold Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Freshwater Pearl Diamond Earrings 14k Gold Certified $1950 914369 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds...
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Elite Designs 18K Yellow Gold Large Teardrop Earrings
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Discover sophisticated elegance with the 18K Yellow Gold Large Teardrop Earrings by Elite Designs. Crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold, these statement earrings feature a graceful t...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bielka 18k Yellow Gold Large Sunflower Earrings
By Bielka
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Bielka large sunflower earrings in hand-finished 18k yellow gold.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large 15ct Gold Cameo Earrings of Cupid & Butterfly, 19th Century
Located in London, England
A rare and enchanting pair of mid-19th century cameo earrings, beautifully carved in sardonyx shell and set in bold 15ct gold frames. Each miniature scene captures a timeless moment ...
15k Gold
Chanel Large Gold CC Pearl Crystal Stud Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in Italy 2019 Collection The earrings are in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box and pouch IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-ow...
CHANEL Large Gold CC Crystal Accent Statement Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in Italy 2024 Collection The earrings are in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box and pouch IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-ow...
Chanel Large Gold Crystal CC Statement Stud Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in Italy 2023 Collection The earrings are in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box and pouch IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-ow...
CHANEL Large Vintage Gold CC Circle Dangle Clip On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
Statement pair of vintage Chanel CC circle drop clip on earrings 100% authentic Made in France Collection 25 Gold plated Very good condition overall aside from light wear and scratch...
Gold
CHANEL Large Textured CC Gold Vintage Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The earrings are in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned vintage p...
Gold
Estate Garavelli Large Hoop Diamond 18K White Gold Earrings
By Garavelli
Located in Houston, TX
18K white gold pavé diamond hoop earrings marked "Garavelli". There are 780 round diamonds with a total carat weight of 13.50; G-H color and VVS2-VS1 clarity. Measure 1 3/4 inches ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mattioli New Puzzle Large Earrings 18k yellow Gold and Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Puzzle large earrings in Yellow gold Gold Weight gr.: 7.5 gr Carat diamonds 0.53ct Also available in white and rose and white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
CADAR Feather Drop Earrings, 18 Karat White Gold, Large
By CADAR
Located in New York, NY
Take flight. These dramatic statement earrings flutter with each movement and beautifully elongate the neck. Handcrafted in 18k high polished gold. The Second Skin: Feather earrings ...
White Gold
Extra Large Hollow Round Earrings 14-Karat Yellow Gold In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold Extra Large Hollow Round Earrings Product: Extra Large Hollow Round Gold Earrings Material: 14k Yellow Gold Dimensions: The earrings are approximately 1 1/8 long Ea...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,342Sale Price|20% Off
Large Amethyst Enamel Earrings 18KT Yellow Gold by Devroomen
Located in Jupiter, FL
Luxurious Amethyst earrings with elemnets of green enamel in 18KT yellow gold by DeVroomen. A rare find! GRAM WEIGHT: 30.59gr GOLD: 18KT yellow gold GEMSTONE: Natural Amethyst LENGT...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Large ruby diamond earrings 14KT white gold cocktail earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Large diamond earrings with stunning red rubies in the center made in 14KT white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Yellow Gold Small & Large Square Drop 24-Karat Earrings In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
24K Yellow Gold Small & Large Edgy Square Drop Earrings Product: Small & Large square drop earrings Material: 24K Gold Dimensions: Approximately 2.25 inches in length Weight...
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,850 / set
Chanel Rare 1980s Large Gold Tone Cameo Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing a true treasure for Chanel enthusiasts – the Rare 1980s Large Gold Tone Cameo Earrings. These stunning statement earrings are not just accessories; they are a homage to t...
Yellow Gold Cultured Mabe Pearl Large Stud Earrings - 18k Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Cultured Mabe Pearls Size: 12mm Style: Large Stud Fastening Type: Omega Closures Features: Ribbed Detailing Measurements Tall: 3...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
Large 14K Yellow Gold 8.00ct Baguette Ruby Crescent Moon Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Discover the elegance of celestial beauty with our Large Baguette Ruby Crescent Moon Earrings. These exquisite earrings are crafted in 14 Karat Yellow Gold, offering a luxurious and ...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Large Stud Earrings - 14k Round Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Mabe Pearl Cut: Round Color: White Style: Large Stud Fastening Type: Butterfly Closures Measurements Tall: 3/4" (18.4mm) Wide: 3...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 3.47cts Large European Diamond Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These enchanting diamond pendant earrings of unmatched refinement and feminine grace are handcrafted in 18 karat white gold, weigh 5.5 grams and measure 36 mm long. The earrings inco...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Diamond Large Model Juste Un Clou Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Rose Gold Diamond Large Model Juste Un Clou Hoop Earrings PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 145369 Listing Title: Cartier Rose Gold Diamond Large Model Juste Un Clou Hoop Earrings Condit...
Rose Gold
Large Diamond Hoop White Gold Inside Outside Hoop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These stunning Diamond gold Gold Hoop Earrings are the perfect upgrade for everyday wear! They are finely crafted in durable 14K white gold. 132 Genuine Natural Round Cut Diamon...
Diamond, White Gold
Yellow Gold Starfish Large Stud Earrings 14k Sea Creature Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Large Stud Fastening Type: Butterfly Closures Theme: Starfish, Sea Creature, Beach Features: Texutred Detailing Measurements Tall: 15/16" (23...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Angela Cummings 18K Gold Earrings - Large Model
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Angela Cummings 18K Gold Earrings - Large Model Large model example Materials: Solid 18K Gold, Mother of Pearl & Onyx Inlay Approximate Dimensions: 3 cm (Le...
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Large Stud Brushed Finish Earrings 18k Circle Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Style: Large Stud Fastening Type: Lever-Back Closures Theme: Circle Features: Brushed, Matte Finish Measurements Tall: 9/16" (13.8mm) Wide: 9/16" (1...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Large Hoop Earrings With Cubic Zirconia #22709
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Large Hoops with Cubic Zirconia - Add a hint of glamour to your look with these 14K yellow gold hoops, accented with dazzling bezel set cubic zirconia for effortless...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Cultured Tahitian Pearl Large Stud Earrings - 14k Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Cultured Tahitian Pearls Color: Greenish Grey Size: 12.5mm & 12.2mm Style: Large Stud Fastening Type: Butterfly Closures Measureme...
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mattioli Old Puzzle Large Earrings 18k white Gold and Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Puzzle large earrings in Yellow gold Gold Weight gr.: 4 gr Carat diamonds 0.40ct Also available in white and rose and white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Mabe Pearl and Diamond Halo Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Earring Diameter: 0.87" x 0.87" Total Weight: 18.8 Grams Pearl Type: Mabe Pearl Diameter: 16.5 mm Total Diamond Count: 60 diamon...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Large Mabe Pearl Gold Carved Bezel Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Designer: Ming's Style: Large Mabe Pearl Gold Carved Bezel Earrings Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 16.3 Grams Pearl: Mabe Pearl Diameter: 16.50 m...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. HardWear Large Link Diamond Pave 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tysons, VA
Details: Material: 18K Yellow Gold (Au750) Stones: Diamonds Collection: HardWear Style: Large Link Pavé Earrings Authenticity & Marks: Tiffany & Co. signature, jeweler's marks, and ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Akoya Pearl Sapphire Earrings 14 Karat Gold 8.7 mm Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Akoya Pearl Sapphire Drop Earrings 14k Gold 8.7 mm Certified $3,450 816594 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry! Nothing says, “I Love you” more tha...
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
14k Yellow Gold Large Triangular Cabochon Larimar Button Omega Backs Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (2) Natural Genuine Larimar - Large Triangular Cabochon Cut- Bezel Set - Marbled Ocean Blue - 23x28.6mm each(approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 21.69 Grams...
Larimar, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Large Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A fabulous and rare pair of Cartier hoop earrings, exquisitely crafted in 18ct yellow gold. Set with approximately 3.50 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds, they beautifully showc...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chanel Gold CC Marquise Crystal Large Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Gold CC Marquise Crystal Large Piercing Earrings *Marked 19 *Made in Italy *Comes with the original box -It is approximately 1" x 0.8".
Moraglione Fancy Colored Diamond, Diamond, Large Baroque Pearl 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Estate Moraglione Fancy Brown Diamond, Diamond, large Baroque Pearl 18K yellow and white gold earrings Provenance: Fine Palm Beach estate F.lli Moraglione S.r.l. was founded in 1922 ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Greek 18K Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings, Signed, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Large, classic signed 18K yellow gold hoop earrings 20th Century Diameter: 1.32 inches Weight: 7.8 grams Marks: 750 for 18K gold, signed with maker's mark in greek High quality consi...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Oscar de la Renta Gold Large Leaf Hoop Earrings, Contemporary
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milford, DE
Large, bold, statement flower open hoop earrings by Oscar de la Renta.
Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Large Oval Topaz Earrings 14KT yellow gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Lever back cocktail earrings with large oval topaz gemstones in 14KT yellow gold.
Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carnelian Roman Profile Intaglio Gold Large Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large 18k gold earrings, set with carnelian intaglios, depicting Roman warrior profile.
Carnelian, Gold
Vintage gold glass large modernist designer runway earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestone • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 43 ...
14 Karat Yellow Gold Large 2" Twist Style Hoop Earrings
Located in Troy, MI
Everyone should have a really nice pair of hoop earrings! A staple in every wardrobe, these 14 karat yellow gold hoop earrings are set apart from the average by having a slightly twi...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Green & Blue Enamel Large Hoop Dangle Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
14 Karat Yellow Gold Green & Blue Enamel Large Hoop Dangle Earrings Metal: 14k yellow gold Weight: 11.16 grams Diameter: 45mm Width: 6.5mm TTD F35002569
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Large Jumbo Diamond Hoop 14K Rose Gold Thin Hoops Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
These sophisticated earrings, each earring feature a slender, elongated hoop design encrusted with shimmering diamonds. The hoops are suspended from a sleek, minimalist gold bar, add...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Magnificent 18KT Gold Large 10CT Opal Deco Style Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Large Rare Fancy Gorgeous Opal Earrings. Earrings are comprised of LARGE Gorgeous Fancy Opals surrounded and ...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Custom-Made 8.83 Carat Diamond Large Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Custom-made hoop earrings made in 18k white gold and featuring 32 sparkling diamonds pave-set inside the circle with 32 more diamonds set inside the hoop. A unique and gorgeous desig...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold T Large Wire Hoop Earrings #24127
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co 18K Yellow Gold T Large Wire Hoop Earrings Elevate your jewelry collection with these elegant hoop earrings from Tiffany & Co.'
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Detailed Textured Large Starfish Drop Clip On Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 13.83 Grams (not including the silicone stoppers) Backing: Clip On Closures (Pierced ears are NOT required)(Posts can be added if needed) Widt...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Large Geometric Hoop Earrings with Diamond Accents
Located in Ridgefield, CT
These striking large hoop earrings are crafted from 18 karat yellow gold and feature a unique geometric pattern along the entire hoop, giving them a bold yet refined look.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Large Stud Earrings - 14k Emerald 10.10ctw Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold (earrings) & 14k White Gold (fastenings) Stone Information Natural Amethysts Carat(s): 10.10ctw Cut: Emerald Color: Purple Total Carats: 10.10ctw St...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Denise Roberge Yellow Gold Pearl Tourmaline & Diamond Large Button Earrings
By Denise Roberge
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Shape - Very Nice White Color w/ Pink Overtone- 12.4mm each (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set...
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Round Cabochon Rhodochrosite Large Button Clip On Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Rhodochrosite - Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Rich Mottled Pink - 19.1mm (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 34 Grams Backing: Cli...
Rhodocrosite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Black CC Gold Ribbon Button Large Hoop Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Black CC Gold Ribbon Button Large Hoop Earrings *Marked 12 *Made in Italy -It is approximately 1.5" x 0.7".
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Clip-On Lily Pad Earrings Large
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Clip-On Lily Pad Earrings Large Metal: 18K Gold Measurement: 23mm(0.91") wide x 21mm(0.83") high, large size Weight: 16.80 grams Hallmark: ©TIFFANY&C...
18k Gold
Yellow Gold Ancient Silhouette Large Stud Earrings - 18k Grecian Roman Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Style: Large Stud Fastening Type: Omega Closures Theme: Ancient Silhouettes Measurements Tall: 29/32" (22.4mm) Wide: 3/4" (18.5mm) Weight: 9.9 Gra...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Large Oval Moonstone Stud Earrings 11.20 carats tw
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K white gold pair of stud earrings featuring large oval moonstones weighing 11.20 carats total.
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Black Enamel Large Puffed Scalloped Omega Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14k Solid Yellow Gold - w/ Black Enamel Work - Puffed Design Weight: 7.81 Grams Backing: Posts w/ Omega Closures (Pierced ears are required.) Height: 23.3mm (0.92") Width: ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Large Round White South Sea Pearl Stud Earrings 14K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 14K White Gold Total Weight: 10.2 Grams Pearl Diameter: ~14.2 mm Stamped: "14K"
South Sea Pearl, White Gold, 14k 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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