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Diamond Infinity 18k White Gold Teardrop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elevate your look and make a statement with these stunning teardrop earrings with its 3.69 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Teardrop Brushed White Gold Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Brushed 14K white gold teardrop earrings with a bezel-set 0.35 carat pear-cut diamond in the center
Category

Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Teardrop Hollow Hoop Earrings
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold Rhodium Teardrop Hollow Hoop Earrings, 1 5/16 inch high x 5/8 inch wide. From
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Gold, 18k Gold

Pave Diamond Teardrop Drop Dangling White Gold Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
18k White gold diamond earrings featuring a diamond hoop on the ear with a pave diamond teardrop
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Teardrop Loop Earrings
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1990 Item Details: Metal Type: [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.8 grams Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: Weight: 4.00ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color: Clarity: Measuremen...
Category

1990s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Petite Teardrop Drop Earrings
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat White Gold Petite Teardrop Drop Earrings, Simplicity in a complex world. Designing for
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Teardrop Hollow Hoop Earrings
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold Teardrop Hollow Hoop Earrings, 1 5/16 inch high x 5/8 inch wide. From the
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pavé Diamond White Gold Teardrop Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Pavé diamond teardrop earrings dangling on 18K white gold wire and chain. Hook backs for pierced
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Textured Teardrop Dangle Earrings - 14k Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Style: Dangle Fastening Type: Fishhook Closures Theme: Teardrop
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold C-Hoop Teardrop Earrings
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold C Hoop Teardrop Earrings Medium , Less is more. This design can last you 20
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Teardrop and Pearl Earrings
By Thomas Laine LLC
Located in New York City, NY
. Each earring showcases a polished 14K white gold teardrop accented with a glinting diamond, culminating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Ruby Diamond Teardrop Earrings, 4.40ct
Located in Houston, TX
These teardrop shape earrings are made in 14K white gold and feature 60 rubies weighing 2.29 carat
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Teardrop Halo Diamond 18K White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These dazzling Diamond Halo Stud Earrings feature a pair of Pear Shape Diamonds accompanied by
Category

2010s American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Water Teardrops Hollow Hoop Earrings
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat White Gold Teardrop Hollow Hoop Earrings, 1 5/16 inch high x 5/8 inch wide. From the
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

18K White Gold Pink Diamond Teardrop Halo Stud Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Pink Diamond Teardrop Halo Stud Earrings Main Stone: Natural Pink Diamond, 0.20ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Teardrop shaped 18k white & rose gold dangle earring
Located in Surfside, FL
Small Teardrop shaped dangle earrings in 18k white & rose gold with 2.72 carats in Pink Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold GIA Diamond Flat Teardrop Earrings
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold GIA Diamond Teardrop Earrings, This is the latest from the Teardrop Series
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Teardrop Hollow Hoop Earrings
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Teardrop Hollow Hoop Earrings, 1 5/16 inch high x 5/8 inch wide. From
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

14K White Gold Black Diamond Teardrop Earrings, 5.01 Carat
Located in Houston, TX
These teardrop shape earrings are made in 14K white gold and feature black diamonds (heat treated
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pave Diamond White & Rose Gold Teardrop Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
14k White and rose gold diamond earrings featuring a white gold diamond hoop on the ear with a pave
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

1.20ctw Black White Diamond Flower Teardrop Dangle Earrings 18k White Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
Treatment - Treated Color Metal: 18k White Gold Weight: 6.2 Grams Stamps: 750 Closure: Stick Posts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold and Ruby Teardrop Dress Earrings
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamonds, 0.220 CT These elegant drop earrings feature a teardrop design inspired by the flow of a dress
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Byzantine Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

14K White gold Teardrop Silhouette Diamond Hoop Earrings 1.09ct
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in New York, NY
, meticulously crafted from your choice of 14K yellow or white gold. These earrings are designed to enhance your
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Teardrop Shape White Champagne Diamond Statement 14K White Gold Huggie Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Elegant Dangle Drop Earrings. These exquisite earrings feature a delicate design with a circular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Tanzanite Diamond Teardrop Stud Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a gorgeous pair of stud earrings in 14k white gold with breathtaking pear-shaped purple and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pear Teardrop Blue Sapphire White Diamonds Spiral 14K White Gold Drop Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Elegantly crafted in white gold, these earrings feature a spiral design adorned with shimmering
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Earrings 14K White Gold Dangle 1.82 TDW Teardrop Shape
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Earrings 14K White Gold Dangle 1.82 TDW Teardrop Shape These estate earrings are made in
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k White Gold Teardrop Diamond and Peacock Green Pearl Earrings
By Thomas Laine LLC
Located in New York City, NY
Introducing the 14K White Gold Teardrop Diamond and Peacock Green Pearl Earrings, a blend of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

18k Rose and White Gold Filigree Teardrop Diamond Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
The complexity of the filigree design in this 18k rose gold Art Deco inspired drop earrings
Category

2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

18K White and Yellow Gold Teardrop Bow Earrings with Yellow and White Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White and Yellow Gold Teardrop Bow Earrings with Natural Yellow and White Diamonds Indulge in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Teardrop Earrings, 4.36 Carat
Located in Houston, TX
These teardrop shape earrings are made in 14K white gold and feature 60 blue sapphires weighing
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Teardrop Earrings in White Gold with Blue Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
Elegant teardrop-shaped drop earrings crafted in 18kt white gold, featuring a stunning pavé of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold and GIA Diamond Teardrop Earrings
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Designer, Thomas Kurila created this 18 Karat White Gold and GIA Diamond Teardrop Earrings
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Elongated Diamond Teardrop Earrings in 18 Carat White and Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
opulence and allure that will leave you utterly spellbound! Each earring features an elegant white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

7.31 Carat Brown And White Diamond Teardrop Earrings Set in 18K White Gold.
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a stunning pair of teardrop diamond earrings that are sure to make a statement. These
Category

2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.21ctw Diamond Teardrop Earrings 14k White Gold Pierced Dangle Round & Pear
Located in McLeansville, NC
These gorgeous, classic earrings have diamond teardrops hanging from diamond set stick posts. Each
Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

White Gold Onyx & Diamond Dangle Earrings - 10k Flowers Teardrop Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Onyx Color: Black Natural Diamonds Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 10k Gold, White Gold

Triple Teardrop 1.69 Carat Diamond Dangling Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
. Crafted in 18K white gold, each earring features a dangling inverted pear/teardrop-shaped diamond cluster
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.72 CTW Diamonds Teardrop 18K White Gold Dangling Moonlight Collection Earrings
Located in Paramus, NJ
teardrop design. Diamonds: The earrings are adorned with high-quality diamonds, each handpicked for its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.43 Carat Dangling Teardrop Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
sparkling diamonds are set with meticulous craftsmanship on 14K white gold. Jewel Details: 1.43 Total
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Teardrop Cascade Aurora Akoya Pearl Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Graceful and eye-catching, these teardrop earrings showcase a delicate cascade of luminous Akoya
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Aurora Teardrop Aurora Akoya Pearl & Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural elegance meets celestial light in this refined pair of drop earrings. Each earring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

2.50tcw Colombian Teardrop Emerald Stud Earrings White Gold May Birthstone Studs
Located in Jupiter, FL
is seen in these beauties and excellent eye clarity. The 2.50 total carat earrings have back posts
Category

2010s Colombian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond Pave Teardrop Bean Earrings in Platinum and 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Natural Diamond Pave Teardrop Bean Earrings in Platinum Estate Pave Diamond Earrings feature Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

2.19 Carat Diamond Teardrop Swirl Hoop Earrings in 14k White Gold ref1972
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
This pair of earrings showcases an exquisite arrangement of 2.19 carats of round white diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pear Teardrop Shape Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo 14K White Gold Drop Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Elegant earrings . Each earring features a teardrop-shaped blue sapphire, surrounded by a halo of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Baguette & Round Diamond 14KT White Gold Teardrop Stud Earrings
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
A sparkling delight, these diamond teardrop earrings fit her charming aesthetic. Embellished with
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Gold Cluster Diamond Earrings Diamond Teardrop Stud Earrings
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Teardrop Stud Earrings in 14k Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold. These Dainty Stud
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Cluster Diamond Earrings Diamond Teardrop Stud Earrings
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Teardrop Stud Earrings in 18k Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold. These Dainty Stud
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

RUCHI Multi-Colored Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond White Gold Teardrop Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Multi-Sapphire:6.37ct total weight. Diamond:1.83ct total weight. Emerald:0.79ct
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.08Cttw Natural Black/White Diamond Teardrop Hoop Earrings in 18K Black Gold
Located in New York, NY
earrings are sure to turn heads. Crafted in 18K black and white gold, these hoops boast a stunning array
Category

2010s Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

3.59 Carat 18k White Gold Jacob & Co. Teardrop Diamond Pave Chandelier Earrings
By Jacob & Co.
Located in Berlin, DE
Jacob & Co. Teardrop Diamond Pave Earrings In 18k White, Yellow & Rose Gold 358 Diamonds - 3.59ct
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 0.25 carat Natural Round Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Teardrop Earrings
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your look with these stunning diamond drop earrings. This drop earring is crafted from 14
Category

2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Estate 18K White Gold 3.50cttw Pavé Diamond Teardrop Omega Back Drop Earrings
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An elegant pair of nicely made contemporary earrings crafted in 18K white gold and pave as well as
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold 0.90 Cttw. Natural Diamond/Pink Sapphire Floral Teardrop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite earrings capture the essence of a blooming garden, with a cascade of vibrant pink
Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Dangle Earrings 18k Rnd 2.00ctw Teardrop Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 2.00ctw Cut: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.25 Carat Natural Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Teardrop Stud Earrings
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Timeless and elegant, these diamond drop stud earrings go from day to night with ease. This earring
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Kallati Fancy Brown Diamond Teardrop Halo Dangle Earrings - White Gold 9k .60ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $1200 Brand: Kallati Metal Content: 9k White Gold & 9k Rose Gold Stone Information
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Natural Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Teardrop Stud Earrings
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Timeless and elegant, these diamond drop earrings go from day to night with ease. This earring is
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Natural Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Teardrop Stud Earrings
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Timeless and elegant, these diamond drop stud earrings go from day to night with ease. This earring
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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Teardrop Earring White For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the teardrop earring white you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. You can easily find a 11 antique edition and 64 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect teardrop earring white may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic teardrop earring white over the years, but those made by Thomas Kurilla, Intini Jewels and Exquisite Fine Jewellery are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any teardrop earring white from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 59 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and pear cut alternatives. When shopping for a teardrop earring white, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Teardrop Earring White?

The price for a teardrop earring white starts at $158 and tops out at $28,520 with these earrings, on average, selling for $2,465.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Earrings for You

In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.

Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.

Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.

While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.

Questions About Teardrop Earring White
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, white gold earrings can be good options. Many people love the cool, sleek appearance of the metal, and the color of white gold can coordinate with other jewelry made of platinum and sterling silver, making it highly versatile. Plus, white gold offers the durability of gold metal, particularly if you opt for a strong alloy like 14- or 18-karat gold. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of white gold earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    Yes, you can generally wear white gold earrings every day. However, you'll need to care for your jewelry properly to ensure that it stands the test of time. White gold can fade and require replating, but cleaning it regularly according to the maker's instructions can slow this process. Also, remove your earrings before swimming or showering. Shop a large selection of white gold earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Whether white gold or yellow gold is better for diamond earrings is a matter of personal preference. Due to its cool color, white gold will blend in with diamonds and keep the eye focused on the gemstones. Yellow gold will add warm color to earrings and make a bold contrast with the diamonds. Explore a large collection of diamond earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The difference between 14K and 18K white gold stud earrings comes down to the content of the precious metal alloy. Stud earrings made of 14-karat white gold are 58.3% gold and 41.7% base metal, while 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. As a result, 14-karat white gold tends to be stronger and more resistant to scratching, and 18-karat gold will have a more noticeable warm-glowing yellow tinge. On 1stDibs, shop a range of white gold stud earrings.