Diamond Stud Earrings Mined 1/4ct Princess Cut 14K White Gold Pushback Brand New
Located in Dearborn, MI
Diamond Stud Earrings Mined 1/4ct Princess Cut 14K White Gold Pushback Brand New Features 2 Genuine Natural Mined E-G/VS-SI1 Princess Cut Diamonds Classic Diamond Studs 100% Na...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Old European Cut Single Diamond Stud Earring Mined D VVS .20ct Deco 1930's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1930's Art Deco Single Diamond .20ct Old European Cut Stud Earring 14K White Gold Features Genuine Natural Mined D-E VVS .20ct Old European Cut Diamo...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Russian 14k Gold Silver Old Mine Cut Diamond Earrings, 1.5ct
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian old mine cut diamond earrings in day and night style earrings are adjustable to use for day wear and evening with estimate diamond weight of 1.5 carats 14k gold toppe...
BRAND NEW Diamond Stud Earrings Mined .50ct Princess F-G SI 14K White Gold
Located in Dearborn, MI
BRAND NEW Diamond Stud Earrings Mined .50ct Princess F-G SI 14K White Gold Features 2 Matching F-G SI Princess Cut Diamonds 100% Natural Mined Diamonds .50 Carat Diamond Weigh...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,158Sale Price|20% Off
2.9Ct London Blue Topaz Stud Earrings with Earth-Mined Diamond Accents: 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
Deep London blue topaz gemstones shimmer within a halo of diamonds in these oval studs, crafted in solid 14K yellow gold. Their cool oceanic blue is achieved through irradiation, a s...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Single Stud Earring Mined .08ct J-K SI3 14K Yellow Gold 4 Prong
Located in Dearborn, MI
Diamond Single Stud Earring Mined .08ct J-K SI3 14K Yellow Gold 4 Prong Features a Genuine Natural Mined .08ct J-K SI3 Round Brilliant Diamond This is for a Single Earring, Not a ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,798Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Art Deco Platinum & Gold GIA 7.4mm Pearl Old Mine Diamond Fan Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Genuine Cultured Saltwater Pearls - Button Shape - Light Cream Color - 7.4mm (exact - certified) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (25) Natura...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Mark Broumand 3.26 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous pair of diamond stud earrings showcases two old Mine cut center diamonds with a respective weight of 1.50ct each.
Victorian Earrings Emerald 16 Old Mine Cut Diamonds Blue Enamel 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous pair of Antique Victorian Earrings with Emerald, Old Mine Cut Diamonds and Royal Blue, White and Gold Enamel in 14 Karat Gold with a stunning open work motif.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Art Deco Diamond Bezel Single Stud Earring 14K Mined Old Euro 1920 NOS Screwback
Located in Dearborn, MI
Art Deco Diamond Bezel Single Stud Earring Mined 14K Old Euro 1920's NOS Screwback Features a Genuine Natural Mined .10ct G VS Old European Cut This is for a Single Earring, Not a...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
3.79cttw Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
At the heart of this exquisite pair are two magnificent, hand-faceted old mine cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.97 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1880s 0.70ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18k Gold & Silver
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 1880s Old Mine Cut diamond earrings with an estimate weight of 0.70ct dangling earrings in 18k gold and silver total length 2.5cm hall marked on the clasp
18ct White Gold Fancy Shape Natural Mined Diamond Stud Earrings in Pear Motif
Located in London, GB
Pearshape motif diamond set earstuds set with a border of marquise and pear cut diamonds surrounding a recessed princess cut centre diamond. With push back butterfly fittings. Asses...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful pair of antique diamond cluster earrings. Each identical piece showcases a centralised round faceted old mine cut diamond surrounded by a halo of smaller ma...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Polki Diamond Earring Natural Diamond Victorian earrings pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Polki Diamond Earring Natural Diamond Victorian earrings pair Price listed for pair A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order. Our approx time is about 6 -...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Polki Diamond Earring Natural Diamond Victorian earrings pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Polki Diamond Earring Natural Diamond Victorian earrings pair Price listed for pair A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order. Our approx time is about 6 -...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 3.52ct Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant pair of silver and gold earrings. The earrings feature sparkling 2 large old mine cut diamonds that weigh approximately 3.52ct.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian 3.82ct Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning pair of silver and gold earrings. The earrings feature sparkling 2 large old mine cut diamonds that weigh approximately 3.82ct.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Polki Diamond Earring Natural Diamond Victorian earrings pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Polki Diamond Earring Natural Diamond Victorian earrings pair Price listed for pair A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order. Our approx time is about 6 -...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mark Broumand 10.35 Carat Old European & Old Mine Diamond Estate Dangle Earrings
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The stud portion of the earrings is set with two old Mine cut diamonds graded at J, VS1-VS2.
Art Deco Old European Single Diamond Stud Earring Mined F SI .27ct 1920's-1930's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1920's-1930's Art Deco Single Diamond .27ct Old European Cut Stud Earring 14K White Gold Features Genuine Natural Mined F SI .27ct Old European Cut D...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Diamond Wing Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful pair of antique diamond earrings. Each piece has been crafted from 18ct yellow gold and plays host to five round faceted old cut diamonds which graduate in s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brand New Diamond Stud Earrings Mined RBC G-H I1 .83ct 14K White Gold 3 Prong Ma
Located in Dearborn, MI
Brand New Diamond Stud Earrings Mined RBC G-H I1 .83ct 14K White Gold 3 Prong Martini Features 2 Matching Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds 100% Natural Mined Diamonds .83 Carat Di...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful a pair of antique diamond cluster earrings. Each identical piece has been crafted from 18ct gold and features a radiant collection of chunky old mine cut di...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Silver Georgian Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Silver Weight 12.4g Georgian Old Mine Diamond Approx. 3.22ct Chandelier Earrings Measurements 1.92x 0.64in
Diamond, Silver
Belle Époque Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Exquisite Belle Époque diamond drop earrings in the typical Edwardian style, the delicate openwork teardrop design features a combination of old mine and rose-cut diamonds which are ...
Diamond, Platinum
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3 Carat Old Mine Cushion Diamond Platinum Studs
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
an exquisite pair of GIA certified 3 carat old mine cut cushion diamond platinum studs full of brightness
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Lapaix Fancy Vivid Yellow Sliced Diamond Dangle Earrings Mined 1ct 14K Brand New
Located in Dearborn, MI
Lapaix Fancy Vivid Yellow Sliced Diamond Dangle Earrings Mined 1ct 14K Brand New Features 2 Genuine Natural Mined Fancy Vivid Yellow Sliced 6.2mm Plus Diamonds Featuring ethicall...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Turquoise Dangle Earring Diamonds Art Deco Platinum Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Platinum Dangle Earrings Weight approx 10 grams Length approx 2' inch, and approx half inch width. Natural old cut Diamonds approx 4-5 carat Brilliant Shine. Fitted set Turqu...
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Victorian 2.69 Carat Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of silver and gold earrings from the Victorian era feature sparkling old mine cut diamonds that weigh 2.69ct.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Russian Diamond and Gold Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of antique Russian diamond drop earrings, set with old-cut diamond clusters in a pear shape, claw setting, mounted in 14ct yellow gold. Estimated total diamond weight 1.00ct. ...
Diamond, Gold
18ct White Gold Fancy Shape Natural Mined Diamond Hoop & Pear Motif Earrings
Located in London, GB
18ct white gold pave diamond set huggy hoops featuring a pearshaped motif set with fancy cut diamonds. With a leverback huggy closure. Assessed diamond colour: F/G/H Assessed diamo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautiful pair of earrings dating back to the early 1900s. The earrings feature bright white chunky old cut diamonds that are set in a cluster style. The cluster secti...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Silver Gold Diamond Long Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of yellow gold (post and backs) silver drop earrings, with a combination of rose and old mine cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Old Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous pair of drop earrings taken from the turn of the 20th century. These antique earrings have been predominantly crafted from a warm 18ct yellow gold to showcase...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Red Coral Dangle Earring Diamonds Platinum Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Platinum Dangle Earrings Weight approx 10 grams Length approx 2' inch, and approx half inch width. Natural old cut Diamonds approx 4-5 carat Brilliant Shine. Fitted set with ...
Diamond, Coral, Platinum
Platinum Edwardian Inspired Flower Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum Weight 6.5g Edwardian Style Featuring Diamond Approx. 4.0ct Old Mine Cut White Measurements 1.4in x 0.5in
Diamond, Platinum
2.50 Carat Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, NA
18k white Gold drop earrings consisting of 2 Old mine cut diamonds having a total weight of approximately 1,80 carats I color P clarity, combined and topped with 0.20 carats of old ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Retro 1950s Emerald and Diamond Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous pair of retro emerald and diamond earrings. Both open frames showcase a cluster of round faceted old cut diamonds with a single natural emerald for company; e...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Diamond Maple Leaf Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous pair of Victorian diamond cluster earrings. Each identical antique piece has been crafted from a blend of 18ct yellow gold and silver into the shape of five l...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.80 Carat Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold and silver with 2 center Old Mine cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 3.80 carats and surrounding Old European cut Diamonds weighing appr...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage Old Cut Diamond Two-Stone Earrings
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful pair of diamond earrings that date back to the 1950s. Each earring features a small and large old cut diamond that are illusion set in platinum to make them appea...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1.70 Carat Old Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have a refined pair of diamond stud earrings. Each identical piece showcases a classic design, featuring a single round faceted old mine cut diamond set in a secure platinum ...
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Diamond Flower Earrings, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
Victorian diamond flower earrings. A matching pair, set to centre with one cushion shape old mine diamond in an open back cut-down setting, two in total with a combined approximate w...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Platinum Emerald Onyx and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
An art deco recreation, these platinum earrings contain 2 diamonds that weigh 0.44 carat, 72 old mine cut diamonds that weigh 1.87 carat, emeralds that weigh 3.71 carats, and onyxes.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
Saphire Brilliant Earrings 2.06 ct 1.15ct green lavendel Ilakaka Mine Madagascar
Located in Viena, Viena
untreated NATURAL COLOR sapphires always a rarity, most sapphires are heated, wonderfully set in halo style with a triple brilliant-cut diamond wreath, 2 sapphires in different color...
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late Victorian Old Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
These Victorian-era earrings feature a captivating arrangement of round faceted old mine cut diamonds, each stone radiating a brilliant white hue.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Sapphire Cabochon Rosetta Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum Weight 6.7g Sapphire Cabochon Approx. 3ct Rosetta Old Cut Diamond Approx. 0.35ct Dangle Earrings Measurements 18mm x 12mm
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Diamond cluster stud earrings in 18 karats gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Diamond cluster stud earrings in 18 karats gold. Pair of stud earrings featuring gold rays alternating between twisted and smooth strands, set with old-cut diamonds. Within this grad...
Diamond, Gold
$2,470Sale Price|20% Off
Handcrafted 14k Solid Gold Diamond Hoops – Ethically Earth-Mined Stones
Located in Columbus, OH
Specifications: Item Type: Hoop Earrings Metal: 14k-3.85g Diamond Count-Weight: 110-0.81cttw SKU: 15133 / 3860 We use the highest quality SI G-H diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.80 Carat Old Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautiful pair of stud earrings crafted in 18ct yellow gold and silver. The diamonds sit in cut down collet mounts in a Georgian style and are chunky old mine cuts.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Modern Diamond and Platinum Stud Earrings, 1.92 Carats
Located in London, GB
A pair of modern diamond stud earrings, each set with an old-cut diamond, mounted in platinum, four claw basket settings, with posts and alpha clip fittings, with a total diamond wei...
Diamond, Platinum
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian 18k Gold & Platinum Diamond Dangle Earrings 2.4ct
Located in Miami, FL
18k Gold & Platinum Weight 4.6g Victorian Diamond Dangle Earrings These earrings are Victorian-style dangle earrings crafted from 18k gold and platinum.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
This clustered design consists of five slightly larger chunky old mine cut diamonds which are contained within a border of square calibrated sapphires around the outer edge.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Belle Epoch 1.65 Carat Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Delicately crafted in platinum circa 1900, these Belle Époque earrings present a refined composition of 36 old mine–cut, rose-cut, and old European–cut diamonds, weighing approximate...
Diamond, Platinum
Carved Lava Cameo & Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
The earrings stem from an old cut diamond set stud from which a carved lava cameo drop hangs.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Antique Cut Diamond & Enamel Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Antique Cut Diamond & Enamel Earrings These captivating earrings, crafted from 18-karat yellow gold with delicate enamel detailing, embody the timeless elegance of circa 1...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Diamond Open Work Platinum Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Handmade diamond platinum dangle style earrings with old mine cut diamonds, set in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful pair of Art Deco drop earrings crafted from a warm 18ct yellow gold. Each earring features a centralised round faceted old cut diamond, exuding a captivating...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 6.60ct Diamond Earrings, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
These breath-taking Edwardian earrings are hand made and feature Old cut diamonds. The main stones weigh 3.20 carat and 3.40 carat. The diamonds have been graded I in colour and VS ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
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.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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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