Round Costume Pearl 14k Gold Plated Earrings circa 1980s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These exquisite Round Costume Pearl Earrings, circa 1980s, feature a timeless design that exudes vintage elegance and sophistication.
Round Costume Pearl 14k Gold Plated Earrings circa 1980s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These exquisite Round Costume Pearl Earrings, circa 1980s, feature a timeless design that exudes vintage elegance and sophistication.
Akoya Pearl Earrings 14k White Gold Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Japanese Akoya Pearl Earrings set in 14k White Gold 6.97 mm Certified $599 015868 This is a one of a Kind Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry!
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$700 / set
Citrine Pearl Drop Chain Earring
Located in New York, NY
freshwater baroque pearl 14 k yellow gold cable chain 3 round citrines hanging in a prong setting, on each side. 3mm citrines fish hook back 3.5 inch drop Handmade in 14k yel...
Citrine, Pearl, 14k Gold
Black Pearl Diamond white Gold Earrings
Located in Geneva, CH
Four Black Pearls Earrings on white gold with small diamonds. Contemporary. Total height: 1.77 inch (4.50 centimeters).
Diamond, Black Pearl, White Gold
Pearl & Diamond Day And Night Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pearl & Diamond Day And Night Earrings A pair of earrings featuring heart shape tops adorned with round cut diamonds suspending a removable pearl and diamond drop Measurements:...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$175 / set
Banded Mother of Pearls Earrings
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
Gorgeous artisan made round mother of pearl banded with brass with gold filled hoop earrings.
Pearl, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Brass
J. Klingman Pearl Earrings in 24K Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
J. Klingman Pearl Earrings in 24K Gold. The earrings feature two lustrous pearls encapsulated by organic shapes of the earrings. The earrings measure 22mm wide and weigh 11.2 grams. ...
Pearl, 24k Gold
Roman Malakov 3.26 Carats Round Diamond and Tahitian Pearl Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
These graceful earrings features gorgeous 9.5 millimeter Tahitian pearls elegantly set in a sparkling micro-pave diamond surround. The diamonds weigh 3.26 carats total. Made in 18K W...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$560Sale Price|20% Off
Blue Sapphire Cabs Pearls Gold Engraved Aquamarine Round Drop Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These elegant and handmade earrings have 2 Oval Blue Sapphire cabs measuring 8 x 10 mm set in a 14 Kt yellow gold bezel with 3 small round pearls of 4mm on 3 sides at the top to whi...
Aquamarine, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$360 / item
14k gold earring with river pearl
By Lera Treyger
Located in Antwerpen, BE
N 8 is a stud earring in refined elegance—a graceful earring centered around a single, luminous pearl. The design is minimal, allowing the natural beauty of the pearl to speak clearl...
Pearl, 14k Gold
14 mm Round South Sea Pearl & Ruby Cocktail Stud Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Presenting the exquisite 14mm Round South Sea Pearl & Ruby Cocktail Stud Earrings, a magnificent estate piece.
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
9.8mm AAA grade Golden South Sea Pearl Earrings in 18K Gold (Pearl Earrings)
Located in Singapore, SG
Details : Main Gemstone (2pcs) - Burmese South Sea Pearls Measurement -9.80 mm Total Carat Weight (2pcs) - Color - Gold Cut - Bead & Round Treatment - None (No Enhanced) O...
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,004 / set
Goossens chandelier pearls earrings
By Goossens Paris
Located in PARIS, FR
We present you with rare vintage clip-on earrings with natural white pearls. In total, there are nine lines of those white pearls.
Pearl, Bronze
3.00ct Diamond Pearl Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The diamonds are accentuated by lovely round pearls. The earrings measure 35mm by 14mm and weigh 15.5 grams.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Pearl Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Geneva, CH
Earrings in 18kt white gold set with 2 white pearls 5.63 cts and 288 diamonds 2.35 cts
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$708 / item
14k gold earring with river pearls
By Lera Treyger
Located in Antwerpen, BE
N 9 is an earring that captures the elegance of movement through a simple yet poetic composition—pearls suspended on a fine chain. Each pearl sways gently with the body, creating a s...
Pearl, 14k Gold
Pearl Diamond White Gold Earrings
Located in Napoli, Campania
Shiny twisted earrings in 14kt white gold covered in diamonds and embellished with little pearls. diamonds 0.82kt tot weight 9.6gr RF +OIGA RK. AUGR,FF For any inquiries,please cont...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
$20,000
Pearl and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
South Sea Pearl and Diamond Earrings Floral motif diamond earrings set with two South Sea pearls, each accented by a halo of round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
13MM Golden South Sea Pearl Earrings
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
Glamorous dangling earrings. High luster, golden South Sea match pearls, accented with 2.33 carats high brilliance round diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Sputnik Round Button Clip-on Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (Numerous) Genuine Cultured Pearl - Round Shape - White base w/ Nice Luster - 3.9mm to 6.3mm (approx.) Material: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 12.46 Grams Backing: Clip-on (Pie...
Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
$649 / item
14k gold earring with river pearl
By Lera Treyger
Located in Antwerpen, BE
N 1 is a sculptural and poetic earring that explores the delicate balance between gravity and lightness. At its center is a levitating pearl—appearing to float within the design, sus...
Pearl, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond & Mother of Pearl Earrings Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 14K yellow gold earrings featuring 0.63ct round cut natural diamonds and 5.56ct mother of pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Mikimoto Akoya Pearl 14k Yellow Gold Earrings
By Mikimoto
Located in New York, NY
Mikimoto 14k yellow gold earrings feature round white pearls framed by curved gold designs with engraved geometric accents.
Pearl, 14k Gold
South Sea Pearl Earrings 13.5mm & Diamonds 18k
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful South Sea Pearl Earrings Metal: 18k Two Tone white and yellow gold approx 23.5 grams Size: approx 1' inch high Very Nice Luster Pearls approx size 13.5 - 14 mm Natural Dia...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Cabochon Mother of Pearl and Round Diamond Stud Earrings in 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Rose Gold Gemstones: Mother of Pearl and Diamonds Pearl Count: 2 Pearl Cut: Sail Shaped Pearl Size: 11.5 mm x 7.75 mm Diamond Count: 12 Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant D...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Pearl Dangle drop Earrings 18k Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Pearl dangle Earrings Contemporary Elegant pearl drops Cultured pearls white on top and gray on the bottom Approx length 2' inch (50mm) pearl size approx 7mm and 9mm 18k Whit...
Pearl, 18k Gold
Akoya Pearl Dangle Earrings 14k Gold Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These Akoya pearl earrings have been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by Gemological Appraisal Laboratory Gemological Appraisal Laboratory of America is a proud member of: - GIA ...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Harry Winston Pearl Diamond & Platinum Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The pearls are 13.5 mm in diameter. The diamonds are round brilliant cut of E-F color, VVS clarity, total weight 15.20 carats.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
18 Karat White Tahitian Pearl Stud Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Weight: 7.20 grams Dimensions: pearls measure 11.60mm
Pearl
$1,100 / set
Diamond Hoop Earring with detachable Pearls
Located in New York, NY
50-round brilliant diamonds 14k Yellow Gold Total carat weight: 0.50 ct GHSI1 quality (natural diamonds) Prong setting 0.75mm width (hoop earring) Safety push button clasp In an...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
$9,333 / item
South Sea Pearls & Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Elegant and unmistakably distinctive, these high-jewelry drop earrings pair luminous white South Sea pearls with openwork diamond motifs inspired by graceful clover forms.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
14K Rose Gold 1/6 Carat Diamond and Round Pearl Floral Drop Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Enlivened by a 8mm round ivory pearl, these drop earrings make a remarkable statement of style on the ears.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings Ear Pendants
Located in Geneva, CH
Pearl and Diamond on Yellow Gold Earrings Ear Pendants. Total height: 1.38 inch (3.50 centimeters).
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
White South Sea Pearl and Black Tahitian Pearl Party Earring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
Inspired by Yin and Yang concept, the earring has 18.55 carat of black Tahitian Pearl and 28.30 carat of white South Sea Pearl. On the south sea pearl, we have embedded 2 pieces of w...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Champagne Pearl and Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Vannes, FR
These sophisticated drop earrings feature luminous champagne-colored pearls delicately suspended from finely crafted gold settings. Their timeless silhouette combines classic eleganc...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Dangle Pearl Earrings #25747
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Dangle Pearl Earrings Add timeless elegance to any jewelry collection with these 14K Yellow Gold Dangle Pearl Earrings. Expertly crafted from genuine 14K yellow gold...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$850 / item
Diamond Drop Earring with Baroque Pearl
Located in New York, NY
14-16mm cultured freshwater baroque pearls set in polished 14k yellow gold. The Fishhook back is studded with round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Fabulous Pearl Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
An amazing design! 5.38 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds all F/G color VS clarity set in 18k white gold. The front row of the earring measures approximately 2.16 inches. ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Freshwater pearl hoop earrings 14KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Classical hoop earrings made in 14KT yellow gold with natural freshwater pearls. Certificate of authenticity comes with purchase! ABOUT US We are a family-owned business. Our studi...
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless, these vintage pearl earrings are crafted in 14k yellow gold and designed with classic sophistication in mind. Each earring features a luminous, domed pearl with...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Pearl Stud Earrings #17741
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Pearl Stud Earrings These classic earrings are a simple addition to your collection. Marked: 585 Pearl Size 7mm Length: 17 mm Weight: 0.86 dwt/ 1.34 g AD60324...
Pearl, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Stud Earrings
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Classic and elegant, these 14K yellow gold Mabe pearl stud earrings showcase luminous oversized pearls in a timeless design. Crafted in solid 14-karat yellow gold, the earrings feat...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl Earrings- These lovely earrings each feature one round pearl (14 mm) set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold.
Pearl, Yellow Gold
$1,900 / set
Tahitian Pearl Diamond White Gold Earrings
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Tahitian Pearl and Diamond White Gold Earrings. The Tahitian Pearl and Diamond White Gold Earrings were made around 2000.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Blister Mabe Pearl Stud Earrings
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Bold yet timeless, these 14K yellow gold stud earrings feature a stunning pair of blister Mabe pearls, bezel-set in smooth gold frames. Each pearl measures approximately 23.8mm in di...
Pearl
Akoya Pearl Earrings 14 Karat White Gold Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Japanese Akoya Pearl Earrings set in 14 KT White Gold 5.25 mm Certified $990 017544 This is a Kind Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry Nothing says, “I Love ...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Pearl Dangle Earrings #18029
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings - Radiate timeless elegance with our glistening pearl earrings! Marked: R 14K 585 Weight: 1.3 g/ 0.9 dwt. Size: 26.4 mm X 5.8 mm X 5.8 mm Very g...
Pearl, 14k Gold
Dangle Earrings with Baroque Tahitian Pearl Earrings in Sterling Silver
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
The earrings hang at 2 inches, with pearls approximately 8.5mm in size.
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$5,500 / item
18 Karat Gold Pearl Hoop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18K Gold, these beautiful hoop earrings are set with 32.02 carats of pearl. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. Megh...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Victorian Pearl and Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Total Weight: 4.4 grams Face Dimensions: 12.5mm x 12.5mm Pearl Dimensions: 2 (6.2mm) Pearl Details: Natural Saltwater (no indications of treatment) Gradin...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Midcentury Platinum Tahitian Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of platinum Midcentury drop earrings, set with approx. 1.60ctw H/VS-Si diamonds and 10.6 x 14mm Tahitian pearls. Earrings are 56mm long. Weight of the pair - 18 grams.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Art Deco pearl and diamond hoop earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Art Deco flexible, front-to-back, hoop earrings comprised of articulated diamond interiors with beaded pearl borders, in platinum. Atw diamonds 2.00 cts. 1 3/8"
Diamond, Pearl
Tahitian Pearl Earrings 14k White Gold Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stone: Tahitian Pearl Stone Cut: Round. Color: Black Size: 1.75 Inches.
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Diamond Cultured Pearl Pendant Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Elegant platinum, pearl and diamond drop earrings designed as two small bezel-set diamonds with post fittings above diamond-set beads and caps suspending flexible, graduated cylinder...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Antique Rosy Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl w/ Pearl Halo Screw On Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Genuine Cultured Mabe Pearls - Round Shape - Milgrain Bezel Set - White Color w/ Nice Overtone - 12.5mm each (approx.) (40) Genuine Cultured Small Pearls - Round Sh...
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
18.36 carats of Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
At the center of each star-shaped earring rests a radiant round pearl, totaling an impressive 18.36 carats, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Dangle Earrings 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Vitreous Enamel 2 Akoya Pearls
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round dangle earrings 18k yellow gold, Candy collection, translucent light turquoise vitreous enamel, guilloche, 2 akoya pearls, diameter with eyelet app. 11.6 mm x 24.8...
Pearl, Diamond, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Akoya Pearl Earrings 14k White Gold Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stone: Fine Quality Japanese Akoya Pearl Stone Cut: Round. Color: White Size: 1.75 Inches.
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Golden South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings - 12mm Cultured Pearls
Located in Coral Gables, FL
These exceptional 18 karat yellow gold pearl drop earrings feature two magnificent 12mm Golden South Sea cultured pearls of remarkable luster accented by 10 round brilliant cut diamo...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
1.30 Carat Round Diamond Onyx Mother-of-Pearl Medallion Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Deira, AE
That role belongs to the 11.14 carats of natural pink and white mother-of-pearl, cut and polished into cabochons and fan-shaped segments that give the earring its color and its scale.
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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.
The pearl has been synonymous with ladylike elegance since the Tudor period — learn what to look for when shopping for vintage and antique pearl jewelry as well as how to tell the origin of a pearl with our handy primer.
Every woman at some point in her life desires a simple strand of pearls. They are elegant, timeless, versatile — just ask Coco Chanel or Jacqueline Kennedy — and valuable. In 1917, Pierre Cartier famously traded a double-strand of natural pearls for a Fifth Avenue mansion, the Cartier brand’s flagship store ever since. And if you were born in the beginning of summer, pearl is the June birthstone.
It is possible to tell where a pearl originated from its appearance. Akoyas are usually round and white — the classic pearl, if you will. South Sea pearls are normally larger and vary in color; orangey yellow ones are not uncommon. Tahitian pearls are mostly black but can also be gray or brown, and between the Akoya and the South Sea varieties in size. Freshwater pearls, or Orientals, run the gamut in terms of color and size, but in shape, they tend to resemble Rice Krispies. Another important distinction is a round pearl versus a baroque pearl. A round pearl is self-explanatory, but there are two types of baroque pearls: symmetrical and asymmetrical. In general, the symmetrical variation commands a higher valuation. Within a strand of pearls, uniformity is prized — the more the individual pearls resemble one another, the more valuable the strand.
According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the earliest recorded mention of a pearl was in 2206 BC by a Chinese historian. Centuries later, Christopher Columbus made it a point to visit pearl fisheries during his 15th-century exploration of the Caribbean. Since the late-19th century, the Japanese have been at the forefront of cultivating pearls, when jeweler Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultured the world’s first pearl in 1893.
On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and other accessories.
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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