Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opals, Black Onyx & Diamonds Art Deco Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style, Ethiopian Opal & Black Onyx Stud Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold
Angara Natural Prong-Set Princess-Cut Diamond Solitaire Stud Earring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: An alluring princess cut diamond is prong set in a diamond accented basket. Crafted in 14k solid gold, these classic diamond stud earrings stand out with their e...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$175Sale Price / set|50% Off
Bezel Set Round-Cut Deep Blue Topaz Solitaire Stud Earrings in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
These Round-Cut Deep Blue Topaz Solitaire Stud Earrings showcase two round-cut blue topaz gemstones in a clean bezel setting. The vivid blue sparkle of the topaz is beautifully contr...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Round Cut 1.63 Carat Green Emerald Stud Earrings Set in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Earrings create a subtle beauty while showcasing the colors of the natural precious gemstones making a statement. Round cut Emerald Stud earrings in 18K gold. Embrace your look wit...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.50 CTW Emerald Diamond Stud Earrings in 14K Gold, SI Bezel Set Solitaire Earri
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated and timeless, these 14K gold emerald cut diamond stud earrings showcase the clean lines and elegant step-cut faceting that make emerald diamonds so distinctive. Featuri...
Diamond, 14k Gold
0.50 CTW Asscher Diamond Stud Earrings in 14K Gold, SI Bezel Set Solitaire Earri
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless, these 14K gold Asscher cut diamond stud earrings showcase the distinctive step-cut facets that make this diamond shape so admired. Featuring 0.50 carats total w...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Set in 18K white Gold, Coral, Ethiopian Opals & Diamonds Rose Cut Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Coral & Opals Stud Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Coral, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.57 Carat Black Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Solitaire Stud Earrings Classic Set
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
These striking 4.57 Carat Black Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings set in 18 Karat White Gold with 4 claws.
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1 CTW Emerald Diamond Stud Earrings in 14K Gold, SI Bezel Set Solitaire Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A timeless expression of elegance, these 14K gold emerald cut diamond stud earrings feature 1 carat total weight of natural near-colorless diamonds in sleek bezel settings. Known for...
Diamond, 14k Gold
0.66 Carat Pave Set Cluster Round White Diamond 18Karat White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
These button shaped pave set cluster studs have a total diamond weight of 0.66 Carats and a diameter measurement of 10mm (each stud).
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
10K White Gold 1/2 Carat Invisible Set Princess-Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style and embrace the allure of these Invisible Set Princess-Cut Diamond Stud Earrings. Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: 2 Prince...
White Diamond, Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
.925 Sterling Silver 1.00 Cttw Round-Cut Black Diamond Bezel-Set Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite .925 Sterling Silver Stud Earrings, adorned with 1.0 Cttw Round Brilliant-Cut Black Diamonds. Crafted with precision, these earrings feature a stunning beze...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Angara Natural Claw-Set Round 1.4ct Citrine Solitaire Stud Earrings in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold
Heart Shape Love Champagne Brown Diamond Pave Set 14K Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Embrace elegance with these stunning stud earrings; the heart-shaped design is encrusted with shimmering diamonds of champagne cognac colors, creating a captivating sparkle. Sophisti...
Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Stud Earrings 0.70 Total Carat Weight Set in 18 Carat White Gold
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Simple and elegant diamond stud earrings. Two 0.35 carat diamonds set in 18ct white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
Diamond Stud Earrings 0.70 Total Carat Weight Set in 18 Carat White Gold
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Beautifully simple diamond stud earrings holding 0.35 carat diamonds each set in 18ct white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
10K Yellow Gold 1/5 Cttw Invisible Set Princess-Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 10K Yellow gold, these exquisite stud earrings feature a captivating duo of princess-cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Sterling Silver 1/5 Carat Bezel Set Treated Green Diamond Petite Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This delicate pair of diamond stud earrings feature color treated green diamonds. Crafted in a cool sterling silver making them the perfect choice to add a touch of color to everyday...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver 1/5 Carat Bezel Set Treated Green Diamond Petite Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This delicate pair of diamond stud earrings feature color treated green diamonds. Crafted in a cool sterling silver making them the perfect choice to add a touch of color to everyday...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
$150Sale Price / set|50% Off
Silvorra 4.15 Ct Citrine & Zircon Prong Set Stud Earrings in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
These elegant stud earrings are handcrafted in solid 925 sterling silver and adorned with natural Citrine and Zircon gemstones, creating a warm and radiant sparkle. The design featur...
Citrine, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
10K White Gold 1/2 Carat Invisible Set Princess-Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style and embrace the allure of these Invisible Set Princess-Cut Diamond Stud Earrings. "Video Available Upon Request" Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White ...
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold
$6,080Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Rose Gold, 10.90 carats Ceylon Pink Sapphires & Diamond stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Pink Sapphire Stud Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Angara Natural Prong-Set Oval Turquoise Stud Earrings with Diamond in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: This elegant pair of turquoise stud earrings is designed in 14k solid gold. The captivating oval gems are prong-set and surrounded by a sparkling halo of round d...
Turquoise, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Tahitian Black South Sea Cultured Pearl Studs Post 14k Yellow Gold Earring Set
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Tahitian Black South Sea Cultured Pearl 10 mm Studs Post Earring Set in 14 kt Yellow Gold. AAA Dark Peacock Color Overtones with Excellent Nacre and Luster.
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$650 / item
Marquise Emerald Studs
Located in Missoula, MT
A unique take on a classic emerald stud. These marquise emeralds are set in 14k Yellow Gold and pair well with our Micro Rose Cut Diamond Studs
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3mm Round Diamond & Blue Sapphire Double Halo Set Stud 14K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
These Art-Deco stud earrings are completely spectacular! The vibrant color stone are specialty cut to surround the excellent round brilliant cut center diamond, which is in a thin be...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Basket-Set Round Moonstone Studs in 14K Solid Gold for Women
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Basket-Set Trillion 2.8ct Citrine Stud Earrings in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Classic Basket-Set Cushion 1.1ct Emerald Stud Earring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Classic Basket-Set Square Emerald Stud Earrings in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Basket-Set Square 1.5ct Tanzanite Stud Earrings in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Claw-Set 2ct Garnet Clover Stud Earrings in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Garnet, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Basket-Set Round Citrine Stud Earrings with Diamond in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Basket-Set Round Tanzanite Studs in 14K Solid Gold for Women
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco Style Emerald Shape Cut Diamond Emerald Halo Set Gold Stud Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
These Art-Deco stud earrings are completely spectacular! The vibrant color stone (you can select Blue Sapphire, Emerald, or Ruby) is a specialty cut to surround the excellent emerald...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
0.50 Carat Pave Set Cluster Round White Diamond 18K White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
These button shaped pave set cluster studs have a total diamond weight of 0.50 Carat and a diameter measurement of 9mm (each stud).
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1.96 Carats Total Round Solitaire Diamond Martini Set Stud Earrings in 14K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The simple yet elegant design can be worn with just about anything, making these your new everyday earring! These lovely diamond stud earrings each feature a single sparkling Round ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
.925 Sterling Silver 4.00 Carat Round-Cut Black Diamond Bezel-Set Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless, these gorgeous .925 sterling silver solitaire stud earrings feature bold and beautiful heat treated, color enhanced black diamonds in a bezel setting. The earri...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
Diamonds Stud Earrings 18 Carat White Gold Set with 1.86 Carats of Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of 18 kt white gold stud earrings each set with a diamond of approximately 0.9 kt.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Illusion Set Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings 0.68 CTW 18K White Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Art Deco Illusion Set Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings 0.68 CTW 18K White Gold This timeless invisible setting round diamond stud earring is sensational.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.00 Carat Pave Set Cluster Round White Diamond 18 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
These button shaped pave set cluster studs have a total diamond weight of 1.00 Carat and a diameter measurement of 10 mm (each stud).
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 9.42 carats Blue Sapphires & Rose Cut Diamonds stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Blue Sapphire Stud Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 5.89 carats Zambian Emerald, Blue Opal & Diamonds stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Blue Opal Stud Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
Angara Natural Basket-Set Cushion 1.5 ct Morganite Stud Earrings in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Prong-Set Sapphire & Diamond Halo Stud Earrings in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
10K White Gold 1/5 Carat Invisible Set Princess-Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 10K white gold, these exquisite stud earrings feature a captivating duo of princess-cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
0.33 Carat Pave Set Cluster Round White Diamond 18K White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
These button shaped pave set cluster studs have a total diamond weight of 0.33 Carats and a diameter measurement of 8mm (each stud).
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Rose Gold, 4.88 carats Morganite, Black Onyx & Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art - Deco style, Morganite & Black Onyx Stud Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Morganite, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$268,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Fancy Yellow Diamond Stud Earrings 16.41 Carat Studs
Located in Chicago, IL
According to the GIA reports, the diamonds have excellent polish, very good to excellent symmetry, and no fluorescence. Set as classic studs, the warm tone of the 18K yellow gold en...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Brown Diamond Rose Cut 18 Karat Yellow Gold Star Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold star ear studs, set with 0.22 carats of rose cut brown diamonds.
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Star Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold star ear studs, set with 62 white diamonds, F color, VVS1 clarity, for total 0.44 carats.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Star Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold star ear studs, set with 62 white diamonds, FG color, VVS clarity, for total 0.44 carats.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bezel set tapered baguette burst diamond stud earrings 14K yellow gold 1.46 ct
By Corielle
Located in New Hope, PA
The Hannah Earrings Timeless in silhouette and luminous in execution, the Hannah Earrings are a refined expression of Corielle’s signature elegance. Crafted in 14K white or Yellow go...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$5,840Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, natural Emerald, Ruby, Mother of Pearl & Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald, Ruby & Mother of Pearl Stud Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
$6,320Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, natural Mozambique Ruby, Mother of Pearl & Diamond Stud Earring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby & Mother of Pearl Stud Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$9,120Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K white Gold, 7.38 carats Rubellite & Rose Cut Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Rubellite Stud Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
10K Yellow Gold 1/10 Carat Push-Back Prong-Set Classic Stud Earring
Located in New York, NY
Make these classic diamond studs yours today. Comes as a pair. Each earring piece has a 1/20 cttw diamond and the total weight for this diamond stud pair is 1/10 cttw.
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
New 14k White Gold 3.54ctw Round Cabochon Blue Prong Set Moonstone Stud Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
These lovely new stud earrings are crafted in solid 14k white gold with each featuring a fine blue moonstone.
Moonstone, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 2.12 Carats, Zambian Emerald & Rose Cut Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very dainty and wearable Emerald Stud Earrings set in 18K Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the pear shaped Emeralds is 2.12 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$2,160Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18k Gold, Natural Zambian Emerald & Yellow Rose Cut Diamonds Stud Earring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very chic and wearable, Emerald Stud Earrings set in 18K Yellow Gold & Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 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.
Someone wanted to “modernize” the Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. masterworks, but Mahnaz Collection came to their rescue. Here, the dealer explains precisely why they’re such an extraordinary find.
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