Carrera y Carrera 18k Two-Tone Gold Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Chicago, IL
The sophisticated design is complemented by secure omega back closures, ensuring both comfortable wear and peace of mind. Hand-finished in Spain, these earrings epitomize the brand's...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Earcuff Pavé Earrings by Pradera Irama, 18K Gold, 0.34ct Diamonds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
They are set in chaton that is faceted and that give more gloss and size to the diamond There is the option of the earrings in rose gold and white gold. Irama Pradera is a dynamic ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$19,180Sale Price|20% Off
Carrera y Carrera 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Angel Mask Clip-On Earrings
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Chicago, IL
These exquisite and whimsical designer earrings by the renowned Spanish house Carrera y Carrera showcase the brand's mastery of artistic, sculptural jewelry.
Diamond, White Diamond
18K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Earrings “ROCIÓ”
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in München, DE
Discover the refined elegance of the “ROCIÓ” Earrings from the distinguished Jardín de Rosas Collection. Expertly crafted in luminous 18K yellow and white gold, these sophisticated e...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Diamond-Set Earrings in White Gold 18K
By ECH JEWELRY
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Pair of 18K white gold pavé diamond designer stud earrings featuring the Fly emblem from the Essential Collection of ECH Jewelry This pair of designer stud earrings is crafted in po...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Musula Miabril Aqua & Jet Soutache Earrings Silver Closure
By Musula
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Musula Miabril Aqua & Jet Soutache Earrings Silver Closure Soutache earrings made with silk rayon and crystal beads & silver closure In nine beautiful colours each for different mom...
Crystal, Silver
Earcuff multishape Earrings 18K Gold with pavé Diamonds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
They are set in chaton that is faceted and that give more gloss and size to the diamond There is the option of the earrings in rose gold and white gold. Irama Pradera is a dynamic ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Earcuff multishape Earrings 18K Gold with pavé Diamonds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
They are set in chaton that is faceted and that give more gloss and size to the diamond There is the option of the earrings in rose gold and white gold. Irama Pradera is a dynamic ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Chandelier Sapphires White Gold and Diamonds Earrings
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Chandelier Sapphires White Gold and Diamonds Earrings 14Kt white gold with total weight of 19.45 grams, diamonds with total weight of 3.48 carats and sapphires with total weight of...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Chandelier Sapphires White Gold and Diamonds Earrings
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Chandelier Sapphires White Gold and Diamonds Earrings 14Kt white gold with total weight of 19.45 grams, diamonds with total weight of 3.48 carats and sapphires with total weight of...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
18th Century Antique Iberian Emerald Chandelier Earrings
Located in Firenze, IT
These rare earrings are a perfect example of Iberian-Portuguese goldsmith production of the second half of the 18th century. Crafted from 18k yellow gold and silver, the earrings are...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
$2,507 / item
Chandelier Ruby, Diamond 14 Karat Gold Earrings
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Chandelier Ruby, Diamond 14k gold earrings Irama Pradera is a Young designer from Spain that searches always for the best gems and combines classic with contemporary mounting and st...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
White Gold Diamond Bow Drop Earrings with Australian Pearls
Located in BILBAO, ES
An elegant pair of articulated drop earrings crafted in 18 karat white gold, featuring a refined bow motif set with brilliant-cut diamonds. The bow design is delicately pavé-set, ext...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Australian Pearl Clover Drop Earrings
By Diamrusa
Located in BILBAO, ES
An elegant pair of Diamrusa "Toi et Moi" earrings, masterfully crafted in 18-karat white gold. Each earring features a refined quatrefoil (clover) motif pavé-set with princess-cut di...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Diamond Star Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
This pair of earrings weight 2.4grams and measures 11mm or 0.625 inches Diamonds are pavé set 15 of 0.01ct and 1 of 0.025ct per earring total 0.35ct diamonds per pair Please note t...
Diamond, White Gold
Earcuff Pavé Earrings by Pradera Irama, 18K Gold & 0.18ct Diamonds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
They are set in chaton that is faceted and that give more gloss and size to the diamond There is the option of the earrings in rose gold and white gold. Irama Pradera is a dynamic ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pradera Irama 18K Rose Gold Snakes Pavé Earrings, 0.41ct Diamonds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
They are set in chaton that is faceted and that give more gloss and size to the diamond There is the option of the earrings in rose gold and white gold. Irama Pradera is a dynamic ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Earcuff Pavé Earrings by Pradera Irama, 18K Gold, 0.09ct Diamonds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
They are set in chaton that is faceted and that give more gloss and size to the diamond There is the option of the earrings in rose gold and white gold. Irama Pradera is a dynamic ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pradera Irama 18K White Gold Earcuff Earrings with 3.54ct Diamonds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
They are set in chaton that is faceted and that give more gloss and size to the diamond There is the option of the earrings in rose gold and white gold. Irama Pradera is a dynamic ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Zigzag Hoop Earrings 18K Yellow Gold Omega Back
Located in BILBAO, ES
Bold and sculptural, this pair of earrings is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and designed as open hoop forms in a distinctive “C” shape. The front of each earring features a striki...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bicolor Gold Ruby and Diamond Star Drop Earrings, 2006
Located in BILBAO, ES
Elegant vintage drop earrings crafted in 18 karat white and yellow gold, featuring two vibrant oval cabochon-cut rubies bezel-set in yellow gold. Above the rubies, charming five-poin...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Contemporary 18K Yellow Gold Fly Emblem Diamond Accent Earrings
By ECH JEWELRY
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Pair of 18K yellow gold diamond accent designer stud earrings featuring the Fly emblem from the Essential Collection of ECH Jewelry This pair of designer stud earrings is crafted in...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Musula Miabril Nazareno Purple & Jet Soutache Earrings Silver Closure
By Musula
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Musula Miabril Nazareno Purple & Jet Soutache Earrings Silver Closure Soutache earrings made with silk rayon and crystal beads & silver closure In nine beautiful colours each for di...
Crystal, Silver
Musula Miabril Grana Granate & Jet Soutache Earrings Silver Closure
By Musula
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Musula Miabril Grana Granate & Jet Soutache Earrings Silver Closure Soutache earrings made with silk rayon and crystal beads & silver closure In nine beautiful colours each for dif...
Crystal, Silver
Musula Miabril Nazareno Purple & Jet Soutache Earrings Silver Closure
By Musula
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Musula Miabril Nazareno Purple & Jet Soutache Earrings Silver Closure Soutache earrings made with silk rayon and crystal beads & silver closure In nine beautiful colours each for di...
Crystal, Silver
Earcuff Spiral Earrings by Pradera Irama, 18K Gold & Diamonds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
They are set in chaton that is faceted and that give more gloss and size to the diamond There is the option of the earrings in rose gold and white gold. Irama Pradera is a dynamic ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century Iberian Emerald Chandelier Earrings
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Antique Iberian Emerald Earrings, ca. 18th Century A rare pair of antique Iberian - Portuguese earrings in yellow gold and silver, studded with Colombian emeralds. The chandelier ea...
Emerald, Gold, Silver
Summer Splash Hoop 18k Gold Earrings with Amethysts
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Summer Splash is a collection of easy to wear, fashion oriented hoop earrings to wear with lightness, chic and glam only this pieces for this collection Summer Splash Hoop 18k Gold...
Quartz, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Vintage Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Feather Leaf Bird Earrings
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
The earrings showcase a sense of asymmetry, drawing from the imperfections of nature.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Summer Splash Hoop 18k Gold Earrings with Amethysts
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Summer Splash is a collection of easy to wear, fashion oriented hoop earrings to wear with lightness, chic and glam only this pieces for this collection Summer Splash Hoop 18k Gold...
Amethyst, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Summer Splash Hoop 18k Gold Earrings with Amethysts
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Summer Splash is a collection of easy to wear, fashion oriented hoop earrings to wear with lightness, chic and glam only this pieces for this collection Summer Splash Hoop 18k Gold...
Amethyst, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Original Art Deco Long Platinum Diamond Dangle Earrings. Circa 1925
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Original Art Deco Long Platinum and Diamond Dangle Earrings, Circa 1925. Stunning and spectacular, gorgeous and glamorous, 1 9/16 inches long Art Deco dangling diamond earrings, A fa...
Platinum
$509Sale Price / set|20% Off
Earrings 18k Yellow Gold with Green Malachite Bols
Located in Heemstede, NL
These stunning earrings carry a refined charm into every moment. The deep green malachite stones and warm gold tones come together in a subtle yet striking statement. Each pair tells...
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Dangle Cluster Diamond Earrings, Circa 1901-1915
Located in OVIEDO, AS
ANTIQUE SPANISH DANGLE CLUSTER DIAMOND EARRINGS (Circa 1901-1915) Edwardian Jewelry: 1901-1915 A central disc cluster of bright-white old European-cut diamonds floats inside--and sli...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Pradera Earrings 18k White Gold with Diamonds and Round Topazes
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Earrings White Gold with Diamonds and Round Topazes Elegantly crafted in 18-carat white gold, these sophisticated earrings are the perfect accessory for special occasions.
Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Iberian 14k Gold Chandelier Earrings Silver Topped
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Dramatic chandelier earrings created in the 1800s. They are made of 14 karat (tested) yellow gold and silver. Measurements: 3 ½” x ¾” (9 x 2 cm). Weight: 38.6 grams.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
18K White Gold Marquise Diamond Earcuff Earrings, 3.28 ct by Pradera
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
They are set in chaton that is faceted and that give more gloss and size to the diamond There is the option of the earrings in rose gold and white gold. Irama Pradera is a dynamic ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary Diamond-Set Earrings in White & Black Gold 18K
By ECH JEWELRY
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Pair of mismatched 18K gold designer stud earrings featuring black gold Fly and white gold pavé diamond maxiFLY from the Essential Collection of ECH Jewelry. This pair of designer s...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in BILBAO, ES
A refined pair of 18-karat yellow gold earrings showcasing a timeless combination of diamonds and Australian South Sea pearls. Each earring is designed with a pear-shaped cluster of ...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold
Musula Passion Rouge Soutache Earrings w/silver closure
By Musula
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Jet Black Gothic XL Marble Earrings. Also in, Brown Wood, Beige Marble, Cobalt Blue & Green Uranium Musula Soutache earrings made of rayon yarn 2mm, quartz stones and crystal beads.
Crystal, Hematite, Silver
18 Karat White Gold Australian and Tahitian Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in BILBAO, ES
An elegant pair of articulated drop earrings crafted in 18 karat white gold, showcasing the refined contrast between luminous Australian South Sea pearls and exotic Tahitian pearls. ...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Pradera Jewels Earrings 18K Gold Silver Diam CS
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Pair of earrings crafted in 18K gold and silver, adorned with diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Tiffany & Co Two Carat Faceted Platinum Stud Earrings Estate Fine Signed Jewelry
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 950 platinum. The earrings are hallmarked "PT950", "Tiffany&Co", "Peretti" and "Spain"
Platinum
Musula Marie Antoinette Venus Soutache Earrings w/silver closure
By Musula
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Musula Marie Antoinette Venus Musula Soutache earrings made of rayon yarn 2mm, crystal beads and agate.
Crystal, Silver
Rose Gold and Diamond Edelweiss Sunshine Buckle Earrings
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Rose Gold and Diamond Buckle Earrings Earrings in 18K rose gold weight 1,48 g 34 diamonds with a total 0,21 ct Can be made in all three colour gold READY TO SHIP *Shipment of this...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
White Gold and Diamond Edelweiss Sunshine Hoop Earrings
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
White Gold and Diamond Hoop Hoop Earrings Earrings in 18K white gold weight 2,95g 34 diamonds with a total 0,20 ct Can be made in all three colour gold READY TO SHIP *Shipment o...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pradera Earrings in 18k White Gold with Diamonds and Peridots
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
White gold earrings with diamonds and oval-cut peridots Elegantly crafted in 18-carat white gold, these sophisticated earrings are the perfect accessory for special occasions.
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 18K White Gold Fly Emblem Stud Earring by ECH jewelry
By ECH JEWELRY
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Single 18K White Gold Designer Stud Earring featuring the Fly emblem from the Essential Collection of ECH jewelry. This single designer stud earring is crafted entirely in polished ...
White Gold, 18k Gold
Emerald and Diamond Half-Hoop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold, 2010
Located in BILBAO, ES
An elegant pair of half-hoop earrings crafted in 18K yellow gold, dating to 2010. These refined earrings feature a sophisticated geometric design centered around a channel-set row of...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Summer Splash Hoop 18k Gold Earrings with Onyx Mandala
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Hoop 18k Yellow Gold Earrings with Violet ametyst crystals and black onyx Summer Splash is a collection of easy to wear, fashion oriented hoop earrings to wear with lightness, chic a...
Labradorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Musula Afrikania Baobab Yellow Soutache Earrings w/silver closure
By Musula
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Musula Afrikania Baobab Yellow Soutache earrings made of rayon yarn 2mm, wild silk buttons and crystal beads.
Crystal, Silver
Summer Splash Hoop 18k Gold Earrings with Clear Amethyst Mandala
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Summer Splash is a collection of easy to wear, fashion oriented hoop earrings to wear with lightness, chic and glam only this pieces for this collection Hoop 18k Gold Earrings with ...
Onyx, Yellow Gold
Summer Splash Hoop 18k Gold Earrings with Fumé Quartz Mandala
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Summer Splash is a collection of easy to wear, fashion oriented hoop earrings to wear with lightness, chic and glam only this pieces for this collection Hoop 18k Gold Earrings with ...
Onyx, Yellow Gold
Summer Splash Hoop 18k Gold Earrings with Onyx Mandala Motif
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Summer Splash is a collection of easy to wear, fashion oriented hoop earrings to wear with lightness, chic and glam only this pieces for this collection Hoop 18k Gold Earrings with ...
Onyx, Yellow Gold
Summer Splash Hoop 18k Gold Earrings Rainbow Moonstone
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Summer Splash is a collection of easy to wear, fashion oriented hoop earrings to wear with lightness, chic and glam only this pieces for this collection Summer Splash Hoop 18k Gold...
Quartz, Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Earcuff Pavé Earrings by Irama Pradera, 18K Gold, 3.06ct Diamonds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
They are set in chaton that is faceted and that give more gloss and size to the diamond There is the option of the earrings in rose gold and white gold. Irama Pradera is a dynamic ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Earcuff Pavé Earrings by Pradera Irama, 18K Gold, 0.41ct Diamonds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
They are set in chaton that is faceted and that give more gloss and size to the diamond There is the option of the earrings in rose gold and white gold. Irama Pradera is a dynamic ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Earcuff Pavé Earrings by Irama Pradera, 18K Gold & 0.22ct Diamonds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
They are set in chaton that is faceted and that give more gloss and size to the diamond There is the option of the earrings in rose gold and white gold. Irama Pradera is a dynamic ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Earcuff Pavé Earrings by Pradera Irama, 18K Gold & 0.38ct Diamonds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
They are set in chaton that is faceted and that give more gloss and size to the diamond There is the option of the earrings in rose gold and white gold. Irama Pradera is a dynamic ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Earcuff Pavé Earrings in 18K Gold with 0.30 ct Diamonds by Pradera
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
They are set in chaton that is faceted and that give more gloss and size to the diamond There is the option of the earrings in rose gold and white gold. Irama Pradera is a dynamic ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k 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.
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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