Skip to main content

Gold Rock Crystal Earrings

to
111
520
300
571
264
190
163
51
39
35
30
24
18
16
15
7
6
6
6
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
50
44
40
36
35
Sort By
Morganite Green Beryl Diamond 18Kt Gold Rock Crystal Earrings and Jewelry Box
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Gemstone Morganite Green Beryl Diamond 18KT Gold Rock Crystal Earrings and Jewelry Box These
Category

2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Beryl, Crystal, Diamond, Morganite, Rock Crystal, Green Beryl, Gold, 18k...

Syna Yellow Gold Rock Crystal Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Rock crystal 8 carats approx. Diamonds 0.35 carat approx. Post
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Rock Crystal Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Rock crystal 12 carats approx. Diamonds 0.60 carat approx. French
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rossella Ugolini Deco Style White Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Rock Crystal Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Deco Collection, a Deco Style 18 Karats Yellow Gold Rock Crystal 0.35 White
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, White Diamond, Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, White ...

Gold Diamond Rock Crystal Drop Earrings
By Sabrina Balsky Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Sabrina Balsky Jewelry 2-3/4" long Faceted Rock Crystal Drop Earrings with Diamond detailing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, 10k Gold, 24k Gold

FLORA Earrings, Rock Crystal Emeralds & 14k Gold
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
FLORA Earrings Rock Crystal, Emeralds, 14k Gold These one-of-a-kind stud earrings are gorgeously
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Emerald, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Rock Crystal Cushion Earrings
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Rock Crystal 8 cts approx Limited Edition This luxurious limited
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Rock Crystal Cushion Earrings
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Rock crystal 11 carats approx. Limited Edition This limited
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aldo Cipullo Rock Crystal Yellow Gold Earrings
By Cipullo
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
are made of 18 karat yellow gold and rock crystal. The earrings measure 2-1/4 x 1 inches (6 x 2.7 cm
Category

Vintage 1970s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold and rock crystal LaLaounis earrings
Located in New Orleans, LA
Elegantly understated fine frosted rock crystal clip on earrings. These finely carved simply glow
Category

Vintage 1980s Greek Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Rock Crystal and Twisted Gold Drop Earrings
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt Twisted Yellow Gold and Rock Crystal Drop Earring This elegant earring measures and inch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Topaz, Rock Crystal, Citrine, Chalcedony, Aquamarine, Amethyst,...

18K Yellow Gold Rock Crystal Diamond Stud Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
0.12 Carats White Diamonds and Rock Crystal. Stud earrings version in Rock Crystal and Yellow Gold
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rock Crystal Rubies Diamonds Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic earrings in 14 kt yellow gold weighing 22.25 with a rock crystal centerpiece embellished
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 14k Gold

Rock Crystal and Emerald Earrings
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
By mixing materials and shapes, Ri Noor's Rock Crystal and Emerald Earrings make a special
Category

2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Rock Crystal Scarab and Gold Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
A unique statement piece. Bright colorless rock crystal is carved into perfectly matched scarabs
Category

Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Syna Rock Crystal Yellow Gold Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, this limited edition carries a precious 11-carat Rock Crystal center
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Rock Crystal and Ruby White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
An elegant pair of rock crystal and ruby stud earrings mounted on white gold. Made in America
Category

Vintage 1970s Stud Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, White Gold

Goshwara Faceted Rock Crystal & Garnet Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
earrings made from 18K rose gold. The earrings feature faceted rock crystal stones that shimmer in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Garnet, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 1970s Boucheron 18K Gold Rock Crystal Drop Earrings
By Boucheron
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of vintage Boucheron triple tassel earrings with carved rock crystal beads , pavé diamond
Category

Vintage 1970s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Earrings with Rock Crystal and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Rock crystal 4 carats approx. Diamonds 0.75 carat approx. French
Category

2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rock Crystal, Diamonds, Sapphires, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
and, as pendant, a rock crystal surrounded by a frame of diamonds and a drop sapphire. These earrings
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Rock Crystal and Black Onyx Earrings
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Rock crystal 2.50 carats approx. Black onyx 6.50 carats approx
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eostre Topaz Rock Crystal and Diamond White Gold Earring
Located in Melbourne, AU
smaller Topaz sugarloaf is surrounded by a complete carved Rock crystal. It is then followed by a massive
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Topaz, Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Octa Rock Crystal Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Rock crystal 3 carats approx. Diamonds 0.20 carat approx. 18kyg
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Earrings with Rock Crystal and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Rock Crystal 8 carats approx. Diamonds 0.05 carat approx. French
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rock Crystal, Coral, Diamonds, 14 Kt White Gold Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Earrings in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a central coral in a crown of diamonds and rock
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral, Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Goshwara Rock Crystal Emerald Cut with Gold Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
These unique earrings are a Rock Crystal Emerald Cut, with Lever back. From our ‘Queen’ Collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold

Rock Crystal, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
a sphere of rock crystal. These earrings were totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and they
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Syna Yellow Gold Peridot and Rock Crystal Diamond Earrings
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Earrings, created with 18kyg for a timelessly luxurious feel. Delicately cut Peridot and Rock Crystal
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Peridot, Crystal, Diamond, Brown Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow...

Vintage Shell Top Rock Crystal Door Knocker Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Vintage Shell Top Rock Crystal Door Knocker Gold Drop Earrings
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coomi 18 Karat White Gold Rock Crystal Drop Earrings
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Trinity collection, our Rock Crystal 20.8ct Drop Earrings in 18K white gold with 0.71cts diamonds.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Rock Crystal, White Gold

Rock Crystal Cushion Stud Earring with Yellow Gold Wire Wrap
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
The Rock Crystal Cushion Stud Earring with 18kt Yellow Gold Wire Wrap is approximately 15 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Goshwara Rock Crystal & Onyx Inlay Stud Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
The Rock Crystal & Onyx Stud Earrings from the 'Melange' Collection showcase a captivating blend of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14k Rock Quartz Crystal Drop Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous pair of rock quartz crystal earrings from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14k
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co Pink Tourmaline Rock Crystal Yellow Gold Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Pink Tourmaline Rock Crystal Earrings by Tiffany & Co. With 2 Rock
Category

Vintage 1980s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

Rock Crystal and Blue Topaz Twisted Gold Drop Earrings
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt Twisted Yellow Gold and Rock Crystal Drop Earring This elegant earring measures two inches
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Topaz, Crystal, Citrine, Chalcedony, Aquamarine, Amethyst,...

Goshwara Rock Crystal Square Emerald Cut Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Rock Crystal Square Emerald Cut Earrings on French Wire in 18K Yellow Gold from 'Gossip' Collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold

Rock Crystal Gold Wrapped Ball Hanging Earrings on Wire
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
A Delightful and elegant hanging earring. This Rock Crystal Wrapped Ball measures approximately 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1973 Aldo Cipullo Rock Crystal Lapis Gold Earrings
By Aldo Cipullo
Located in New York, NY
rock-crystal and lapis lazuli on a fine 18kt yellow gold mounting.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Aquamarine 18k Yellow Gold Diamonds Rock Crystal Classy Drops Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
, these Art Deco style 18k yellow gold Aquamarine, Diamond, and Rock Crystal dangle earrings from the
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Diamond, Crystal, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Goshwara Rock Crystal on Wire Cushion Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
These Rock Crystal Cushion Earrings on Wire, are a dazzling piece of jewelry crafted with utmost
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rock Crystal and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Lovely carved rock crystal earrings. In a figural "flower" shape, set with a three-dimensional
Category

Vintage 1930s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Fine Jewellery Rock Crystal Diamond Yellow Gold 18 Karat Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Yellow Gold 18K Earrings (Matching Ring Available) Weight 9.50 gram Diamond 20-Round 57-0,28-3/4A
Category

2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Geometrix Earrings with Rock Crystal and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Rock crystal 2 carats approx. Diamonds 0.45 carat approx. French
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcraft Rock Crystal 18 Karat White Gold Onyx Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
onyx and rock crystal Earrings total weight 40.70 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Rock Crystal, Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Handcraft Rock Crystal 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Stud Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
rock crystal and diamonds. Earrings total weight 15.70 grams Diamonds weight 0.63 karat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Rock Crystal Black Enamel Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Rock crystal 2.50 carats approx. Diamonds 0.25 carat approx. Black
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

The Rock Hound's RockStars Raw Albite Drop Earrings in 18 Carat Yellow Gold
By The Rock Hound
Located in London, GB
structural form of natural crystals. The RockStars Raw Albite Drop Earrings showcase raw Tanzanian Albite
Category

2010s English Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcraft Rock Crystal 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
rock crystal and diamonds. Earrings total weight 14.4 grams Diamonds weight 0.49 karats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rock Crystal, Onyx, Tanzanite , Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing dangle earrings in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with diamonds and tanzanite in the
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Blue Topaz and Rock Crystal Cushion Earrings
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Blue Topaz 3 carats approx. Rock crystal 8 carats approx. Limited
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Goshwara 2 Tier Rock Crystal Cushion Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
2 Tier Rock Crystal Cushion Earrings in 18K Rose Gold, from 'Gossip' Collection. Like any good
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Virgin Islands Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Yellow Gold and Rock Crystal Earrings by Lalaounis
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Zurich, CH
Superb pair of yellow gold and rock crystal earrings by Greek jeweler Lalaounis. Crafted in 21
Category

20th Century Greek Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Rock Crystal, Onyx, Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing dangle earrings in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with diamonds and ruby in the upper
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Triplet Emerald MOP Rock Crystal Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
clear faceted rock crystal. The earrings are 14K Yellow Gold. There are 0.47 Carats of Diamonds G/H SI
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Morganite, Diamond & Rock Crystal Drop Earrings in 18k Rose Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Morganite, Diamond & Rock Crystal Drop Earrings in 18k Rose Gold Rock Crystal and Morganite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Iolite Rock Crystal Chalcedony White Gold Three Stone Drop Earrings
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt white gold 3-stone drop earring with faceted iolite, faceted rock crystal, and cabochon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Iolite, Rock Crystal, White Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Blue Topaz and Rock Crystal Diamond Earrings
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18kyg Blue Topaz cushions 2.5 cts approx Rock crystal cushions 8 cts approx Diamonds
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Brown Diamond, Rock Crystal, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Triplet Rock Crystal MOP Lapis Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
over Lapis and topped with clear faceted rock crystal. The earrings are 14K yellow gold. There are 0.11
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gol...

Rock Crystal, Onyx, Diamonds, Sapphires, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
diamonds in the upper part. In the middle, an onyx and, below, a rock crystal. These earrings were totally
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Gold Rock Crystal Earrings", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Gold Rock Crystal Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of gold rock crystal earrings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 292 vintage editions and 379 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of gold rock crystal earrings bearing Contemporary or Modern hallmarks are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Goshwara, Intini Jewels and Seaman Schepps produced popular versions that are worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for mixed cut gold rock crystal earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and brilliant cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of gold rock crystal earrings, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Gold Rock Crystal Earrings?

Prices for gold rock crystal earrings start at $106 and top out at $49,500 with these earrings, on average, selling for $3,402.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

Finding the Right Earrings for You

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.