Zambian Emerald Diamond Stud Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Handmade Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
These Zambian Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings features cushion cut emeralds and round cut diamonds set in a square shape studs with emerald set on the corners.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Meghna Jewels Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Square Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat gold, these stud earrings are hand set with .70 carats emerald and .27 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Peter Suchy .98 Carat Round Sapphire Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Blue slightly greenish sapphire bezel set sapphire stud earrings. 2 round cut Ceylon sapphires with an approximate carat total weight of .98cts, set in soft brush nickel 18k yellow g...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Baguette Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Stud Ear Jacket Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat white gold, these beautiful diamond stud earrings are hand set with 1.30 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Ruby Studs with Floral Earring Jackets in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
The estimated total weight of both stones is 0.35ct. Included with the studs is a set of 14K yellow gold earring jackets with a dramatic layered flower shape.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.00 Carat Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition These diamond stud earrings are excellent quality, set with impressive diamonds displaying a fine white colour and brilliance.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
HRD report Earrings studs with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.91ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold solitaire stud earrings set with brilliant-cut diamonds up to. 0.91ct – D/E – VVS2 – according to HRD report detailed description: The front of the ear stud is 5.4 m...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Natural Emerald Dragonfly Stud Earrings in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Natural emerald Dragonfly stud earrings set in 14-karat solid gold. Safely mounted with a strong push-back closure and 2 tightness levels for additional flexibility and security.
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Rubellite 20.95ct. Stud Earrings in 18KYG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sunita Nahata showcases an exquisite diamond studded Rubellite jewelry set that exudes grace and elegance.
Diamond, White Diamond, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.52 Carats Zambian Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat gold, these stud earrings are hand set with 1.52 carats emerald and .72 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Cultured Pearl, 1.36ct Diamond and Yellow Gold Stud Earrings, Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of vintage cultured pearl, 1.36 carat diamond, synthetic ruby, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set stud earrings; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 0.88 Carat and 0.87 Carat Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This is a charming pair of diamond 14k white gold stud earrings. The earrings are set with sparkling GIA certified round cut diamonds that weigh 0.88ct and 0.87ct.
Diamond, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 1.06 Carat and 1.07 Carat Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This is a charming pair of diamond 14k white gold stud earrings. The earrings are set with sparkling GIA certified round cut diamonds that weigh 1.06ct and 1.07ct.
Diamond, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 1.00 Carat and 1.01 Carat Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous pair of diamond 14k white gold stud earrings. The earrings are set with sparkling GIA certified round cut diamonds that weigh 1.00ct and 1.01ct.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Minimalist Sterling Silver Citrine Dome Stud Earrings C. 90s - 00s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver and citrine bezel set stud earrings. - Tiffany & Co. - Sterling silver (.925) - Faceted round citrine gemstones - Bezel set - Post back earrings - Warm...
Citrine, Sterling Silver
GIA Certified 4.01 Carats Elongated Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Each stud is set on a four-prong compass setting. Finely made with platinum mountings.
Diamond, Platinum
3.80 Carat Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Oval Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat gold, these stud earrings are hand set with 3.80 carats emerald and 1.25 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
8.1 Carat Fire Opal 14 Karat Gold Diamond Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat gold. These stunning stud earrings are hand set in 8.1 carats fire opal and .60 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
0.27 Ct Diamond Round Bezel Cluster Studs — 14K Gold Solitaire Illusion Earrings
Located in Jaipur, IN
Diamond cluster stud earrings set within a smooth, polished circular white gold bezel — a clean, domed round frame housing a four-stone princess-cut illusion cluster at the centre, s...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.1 Carat Emerald Diamond 10 Karat Gold Oval Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 10 karat gold, these stud earrings are hand set with 1.1 carats emerald and .27 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold
3.00 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Floral Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat white gold, these beautiful diamond stud earrings are hand set with 3.00 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
5.21 Carat Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Flower Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat gold, these stud earrings are hand set with 5.21 carats emerald and .70 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
3.02 Carat Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Stud Leaf Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat gold, these stunning stud earrings are hand set with 3.02 carats emerald and 2.70 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Tanzanite Ruby Emerald Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat white gold, these stunning stud earrings are hand set with 4.02 carats tanzanite, ruby, emerald and .56 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tanzanite, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
3.18 Carat Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Stud Reef Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat white gold, these stunning stud earrings are hand set with 3.18 carats emerald and 1.37 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
14K White Gold Butterfly Motif Blue & White Diamond Pave Stud Earring
Located in Miami, FL
Keep it simple and sweet or add some personality to any outfit with these beautiful butterfly diamond studs. This stunning set boasts 24 round blue diamonds perfectly placed at the c...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mother of Pearl Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 14-karat gold, these stud earrings are set with .40 carats of diamonds, 4.55 carats Mother of Pearl and .65 carats sapphire.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
$648Sale Price / item|20% Off
Genuine Burmese Imperial Green Oval Jadeite Jade 14K Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
A delicate pair of jadeite jade stud earrings set in 14K yellow gold, designed for those who appreciate natural gemstones in a refined, understated format.
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.10 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, these beautiful stud earrings are hand set with 2.10 carats of pear and marquise cut sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.15 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Oval Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 karat gold, these stud earrings are hand set with 3.15 carats emerald and 2.40 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
4.65 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Cluster Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, these beautiful stud earrings are hand set with 4.65 carats of pear and marquise cut sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.75 Carat Diamond 10 Karat White Gold Flower Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 10-karat gold, these beautiful Flower stud earrings are hand set with 1.75 carats of baguette and pave diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,400Sale Price|20% Off
Ethiopian Opal, Multi Sapphire, Tanzanite & Diamonds Stud Earrings in 18K Gold
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ethiopian Opal, Multi Sapphires and Tanzanite Stud Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
1.94 Carat Rosecut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Round Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, these rose cut stud earrings are hand set with 1.94 carats of diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
1.56 Carat Rose Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, these beautiful stud earrings are set with 1.56 carats of rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
5.70 Carat Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Oval Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 karat gold, these stud earrings are hand set with 5.70 carats ruby and 2.30 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bee Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 Karat Gold, these enamel bee stud earrings are set with .30 carats blue sapphire & .22 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10.63 Carat Carved Tanzanite 18 Karat Gold Diamond Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, these beautiful stud earrings are hand set with 10.63 carats tanzanite and .39 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Gold
1.99 Carat Tourmaline Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Starburst Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these stardust stud earrings are set with 1.99 carats of tourmaline and .30 carats sapphire.
Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$556Sale Price|20% Off
Jacket Earrings, 14 karat tapestry-cut Peridot and princess-cut diamond studs
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Each earring measures 0.65 inches in total length x .25" wide, featuring a vibrant tapestry-cut peridot jacket paired with a delicate yellow gold stud. The studs are set with four ro...
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Flower Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat white gold, these stud earrings are hand set with 2.4 carats blue sapphire & .55 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.60 Carat Zambian Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat gold, these stunning stud earrings are hand set with 4.60 carats emerald and 1.20 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Flower Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat white gold, these stud earrings are hand set with 2.1 carats blue sapphire & .93 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.88 Carat Rose Cut Diamond 18 Karat XO Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold & sterling silver, this stud earrings is set with 1.88 carats of rose cut diamonds with blackened finish.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Mother of Pearl Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these stud earrings are set with .41 carats of diamonds, 5.25 carats Mother of Pearl and .25 carats sapphire.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
4.62 Carat Opal Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, these beautiful stud earrings are hand set with 4.62 carats Opal doublets, .37 carats emerald, blue sapphire and .29 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
5.86 Carat Opal Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, these beautiful stud earrings are hand set with 5.86 carats Opal, .74 carats emerald, blue sapphire and .33 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
14K Yellow Gold 0.28 CT Natural Diamond Cushion Princess Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Jaipur, IN
Four princess cuts, a border of brilliants, one flawless cushion frame — these 14K solid yellow gold two-tone stud earrings set a four-stone princess diamond quadrant cluster within ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Mother of Pearl Diamond 14 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 14-karat gold, this stud earrings is set with .61 carats of diamonds, 3.57 carats Mother of Pearl and .28 carats emerald.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
White Enamel Heart Studs Petite Earring Stack 14K Gold Contemporary Love
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The details for these heart studs are listed below: 1 Set Metal Quality: 14 karats (yellow, white, rose) Earring Type: Studs with frictions posts & backs Measurements: 5.9 mm by ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, White Gold, Rose Gold
BUNDA seren Diamond Stud Earrings, total weight 1.56ct, 18k yellow gold
By Ben Bunda
Located in SYDNEY, AU
BUNDA 'Seren' diamond stud earrings set in 18 carat yellow gold, Signed BUNDA.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Black Enamel Heart Studs Petite Earring Stack 14K Gold Contemporary Love
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The details for these heart studs are listed below: 1 Set Metal Quality: 14 karats (yellow, white, rose) Earring Type: Studs with frictions posts & backs Measurements: 5.9 mm by ...
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Rose Gold
Red Enamel Heart Studs Petite Earring Stack 14K Gold Contemporary Love
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The details for these heart studs are listed below: 1 Set Metal Quality: 14 karats (yellow, white, rose) Earring Type: Studs with frictions posts & backs Measurements: 5.9 mm by ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Rose Gold, White Gold
$860Sale Price / item|20% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Crown Stud Earrings for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Designed with crown shape studs with diamonds set on it in solid gold. This beautiful handcrafted diamond stud earrings are a perfect Gift for Women, Bridal Shower Gift, Valentine Gi...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,720Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Ruby Diamond Halo Stud Earrings Timeless Jewelry for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Designed with octagon cut ruby set in stud in solid gold. This beautiful handcrafted ruby stud earrings.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.00 Carat F/VS1 Marquise & Princess Diamonds Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Crafted in 18K white gold, these earrings combine timeless elegance with distinctive craftsmanship, ideal for collectors seeking balance, sparkle, and versatility. --- Details: Mod...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
6.43 Carat Fire Opal 14 Karat Gold Diamond Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat gold. These stunning stud earrings are hand set in 6.43 carats fire opal and .29 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Leto Lama Baby Butterfly Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamonds 18 Ct Gold Stud Single
Located in London, GB
A Baby hand fabricated butterfly stud with Paraibas and Diamonds in 18 Ct Yellow Gold 0.010 ct natural white d-f, VSI diamonds 0.020 Ct natural paraiba tourmalines, Brazilian Dimens...
Diamond, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
Tresor Paris Flower Cluster Halo Sterling Silver Stud Cubic Zirconia Earrings
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
The famous Tresor Paris Flower Cluster Halo Sterling Silver Studs from the Allure Collection, with round brilliant cut claw set cubic zirconia, are a dazzling and glamorous accessory...
Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry Natural White Diamond Blue Topaz Gems Stud Earring
Located in Jaipur, IN
These are oval-cut light blue gemstone halo stud earrings set in precious metal. Due to the light ice-blue tone, the center stones are typically natural Sky Blue Topaz Details; SKU:...
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k 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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