【Caelmare】Shell Bloom Turquoise & Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
, and Turquoise Dimensions Earrings Length Approx. 2.6 cm Pearl Shaped: Round Size: 12-13 mm Quality
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Turquoise, White Gold
Maz Yellow Gold Turquoise Turbo Shell Earrings
By Maz
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 14k yellow gold shell earrings by Maz, with turquoise cabochons. Earrings measure 31mm x
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Retro Gold Turbo Shell Turquoise & Coral Statement Earrings by Seaman Schepps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 18K yellow gold signed Seaman Schepps turbo shell earrings featuring vibrant turquoise and
Turquoise, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 16.85Ct Turquoise Abalone Shell＆Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat Solid Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. Each earring features a vibrant 16.85-carat turquoise, radiating a serene, oceanic blue hue that
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Turquoise and Diamond Clip-On Shell Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of versatile earrings featuring a shell motif top set with 2.93 carats of diamonds
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Trianon Carved Crystal Mother of Pearl Turquoise Shell Gold Earrings
By Trianon
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k yellow gold shell motif earrings by Trianon, set with carved crystal, backed with mother of
Rock Crystal, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Intini Jewels Sterling Silver Shell Shape Dangle Summer Chic Turquoise Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
elegant designs, for a fresh and everlasting elegance. Signature summer earrings in Shell shaped mounting
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Shell Turquoise Gold Earclips
Located in New York, NY
Spotted shells in a sea urchin shape. Adorned with 14k gold twisted wire and 9mm turquoise
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Seaman Schepps 14k Yellow Gold Turbo Shell Ear Clips Turquoise Cabochons
By Patricia Schepps Vaill for Seaman Schepps
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Turbo Shell Earrings by Seaman Schepps Feature Turquoise Cabochon Accents Signed "PSV of
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver Sea Shell Cameo Earrings, Pendant, Ring
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
18 carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver with 16 mm Sea Shell Cameo earrings, rings and pendant
Turquoise, Zircon, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Turquoise Gold Earrings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of iconic Turbo Shell earrings by Seaman Schepps, with turquoise. Earrings measure 30mm x 23mm
Turquoise, Gold
Maz Turquoise Gold Studded Shell Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A new twist. Shell Earrings set in 14t Yellow Gold and bezel set with Cabochon Turquoise Stones
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Trianon Shell Diamond Turquoise and Gold Earrings
By Trianon
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1990s. 18k, by Trianon, American. These fabulous shell earrings from Trianon display a
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell and Turquoise Earrings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
A pair 14 karat yellow gold , turbo shell and turquoise earrings. Seaman Schepps. Each set with a
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Monies Turquoise Shell Clip Earrings
By Monies
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Real shell clip earrings in a beautiful shade of turquoise from Monies. Designer Biography
Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell and Turquoise Gold Earrings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Seaman Scheps, a pair of 14 karat yellow gold, turbo shell and coral earrings. . Each set
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Vintage MAZ Turquoise Shell 14k Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Maz
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage retro Shell Motif gold rap design clip-on earrings for all sea lovers! The brand MAZ is
Turquoise, 14k Gold
SEAMAN SCHEPPS Turquoise Shell Yellow Gold Earrings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An unusual variation of the well-known classics. These earrings are sophisticated, with an organic
Sleeping Beauty Mine Turquoise Carved Shell and Starfish Dangle Earrings in Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These one-of-a-kind dangle earrings feature gorgeous Sleeping Beauty Mine turquoise gems that have
Aquamarine, Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Italian Gold and Turquoise Spiral Sea Shell Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A nicely carved and detailed pair of spiral sea shell earrings circa 1980. The earrings are gold
Gold Plate
Turquoise Colored Enamel Shell Shaped Pearl & Diamond Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are in awe over these earrings! The enamel has such unique coloring and is extremely well done
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Turquoise Shell Earrings Sterling Silver Native American Zuni
Located in Wallkill, NY
Large Native American Zuni Turquoise and Shell Earrings Sterling Silver measuring 5.25 inches long
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Seaman Schepps Turbo Collection Turquoise Gold Sea Shell Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18 karat yellow gold Seamon Schepps pearl, and turquoise shell earrings from the Turbo Shell
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Trianon Shell Earrings with Turquoise
By Trianon
Located in Darnestown, MD
Wonderfully summery rectangular shell earrings set with turquoise made by Trianon. The dramatic
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Seaman Schepps Natural Shell Turquoise Gold Earrings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Stamford, CT
Mottled shell earrings are capped with cabochon turquoise in clear bright blue. The earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Exquisite 14K Yellow Gold Large Shell Earrings with Turquoise Centers
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite 14K yellow gold earrings feature large, intricately designed shell motifs
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Clam Shell Turquoise Coral earrings Jacla Santo Domingo Pueblo Heishe
Located in Wallkill, NY
Graduated turquoise heishi necklace with attached jaclas and carved clam shell centers. sterling
Turquoise
Vintage MAZ 14K Gold Shell Earrings with Turquoise Cabochons
By Maz
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of vintage earrings by MAZ, crafted in 14K yellow gold and designed in a sculptural shell
Turquoise
Seaman Schepps Turquoise Coral and Gold Turbo Shell Earrings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New Hope, PA
Classic Seaman Schepps turbo shell earrings are wrapped in gold and topped with bezel set turquoise
Coral, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Sold
W 0.56 in D 0.2 in L 0.91 in
Victorian Turquoise Shell Dangle Drop Earrings Etruscan Revival 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular pair of early Persian Turquoise Antique Etruscan Revival Victorian Shell motif
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Trianon Diamond Turquoise Shell Earclips
Located in San Antonio, TX
18k gold Shell Earclips, studded with diamonds and turquoise. Signed TRIANON 750.
Diamond, Turquoise, 10k Gold
Egg Shell Blue Turquoise Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tear Drop Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of vintage persian turquoise drop earrings crafted in 18k yellow gold. Turquoise
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Egg Shell Blue Turquoise Round Clip Earrings Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
. Cabochon cut egg shell blue turquoise measures 16.25mm (each) and totals an estimated weight of 40 carats
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Maz Shell Turquoise Gold Earrings
By Maz
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of 14k yellow gold earrings by Maz, set with shell and turquoise. Earrings are 25mm x 18mm
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Trianon Shell Turquoise Gold Earrings
By Trianon
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of 18k yellow gold earrings, crafted by Trianon, set with shell and turquoise. Earrings are
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Trianon Turquoise Shell Yellow Gold Earrings
By Trianon
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k yellow gold earrings with turquoise and shell by Trianon. Earrings 23mm x 19mm. Marked with
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Bohemian Carved Shell and Turquoise Earrings
By Valérie Danenberg
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable pair of 18K white gold earrings, each with 3 pink shells carved with in flower relief
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold
Trianon Shell Turquoise and Diamond Earrings
By Trianon
Located in Lambertville, NJ
14kt. yellow gold mounted opposing natural shell earrings measuring approx 1.25 inches in length
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Seaman Schepps Coral Turquoise Gold Turbo Shell Earrings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Iconic Shell Earrings by Seaman Schepps in 18k yellow gold. Set with Turquoise and Coral Cabochons
Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Trianon Carved Crystal Mother of Pearl Turquoise Shell Motif Gold Earrings
By Trianon
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k yellow gold shell motif earrings by Trianon, set with carved crystal, backed with mother of
Crystal, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Shell flower earrings
By Valérie Danenberg
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and fashion pair of 18 K white gold earrings, made with a peace of carved pink shell set
Diamond, Amethyst, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Trianon Shell and Turquoise Earclips
By Trianon
Located in New York, NY
The plump snail shells colored a peachy light brown, studded randomly with diamonds and turquoise
Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold
Sorab & Roshi Cone Shell Flower Earrings with Turquoise
By Sorab & Roshi
Located in Greenwich, CT
18 kart yellow gold Cone shell flower Earrings with turquoise center. Signed Sorab & Roshi
18k Gold
Sorab & Roshi Shell Flower Earrings
By Sorab & Roshi
Located in Greenwich, CT
18 karat gold shell flower Earrings with turquoise center.Signed Sorab & Roshi
Turquoise, 18k Gold
SHREVE, CRUMP & LOW Estate Collection Shell Earrings
By Shreve, Crump & Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Fantastic Summer time earrings, these shell and turquoise earrings are a classic and essential
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Seaman Schepps 14kt Gold and Shell Earclips
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
The polished white turbo shells wrapped with 14kt gold wire and set at the tops only with softly
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Trianon Shell and Turquoise Earrings
By Trianon
Located in Atlanta, GA
If you've always wanted a natural shell earring but they are too big and round and wear you then
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Seaman Schepps Gold Turquoise Turbo Shell Earrings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Metal: 18k Gold Gemstones: Turquoise Cabochons Dimensions: 26mm x 22mm Weight: 18.0 grams
Turquoise, 18k Gold
MAZ Natural Shell and Turquoise Earrings
By Maz
Located in Atlanta, GA
MAZ is famous for there beautiful shell earrings. This pair features a wonderful brown and white
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Maz White Shell and Turquoise Earrings
By Maz
Located in Atlanta, GA
into wearable art. This pair of Maz earrings feature beautiful turquoise. Approximately 1 1/8 inches in
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Mazza Bros. Turbo Shell and Turquoise Earrings
By Maz
Located in Atlanta, GA
In the tradition of Seaman Schepps and Trianon Maz uses a natural shell adds turquoise accents to
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Trianon Antique Marble Shell Turquoise Gold Earclips
By Trianon
Located in Greenwich, CT
Cushion-shaped antique marble cone shell earclips with oval-shaped cabochon turquoise centers
Turquoise, 18k Gold
1960s Carved and Fluted Turquoise Sapphire Shell Earclips
Located in New York, NY
18kt yellow gold and custom cut Turquoise In Form of A shell Earrings with hand carved fluted
Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
MAZ Mother-of-Pearl Turquoise Gold Turbo Shell Earclips
By Maz
Located in Vail, CO
Turbo shell earclips in mother-of-pearl and 14k yellow gold with cabochon-cut turquoise caps
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 15.87 Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
Magnificent 15.87 carat emerald-cut diamond solitaire engagement ring. Classic solitaire ring centering upon a stunning emerald-cut diamond of 15.87 carats, I / VVS2. The ring mount ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Gold Earrings
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K white Gold Diamonds 0.72 Carats 13-14mm South Sea Pearl
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 4 Row Rope X Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger® 4 Row Rope X Diamond Ring is an exquisite piece made with a combination of platinum and 18k yellow gold. It weighs 11.3 grams and is a size 6.5, measuring...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Silk Guipure Lace Exquisite 1930s Jacket Top
Located in Water Mill, NY
An intricate, stunning, vintage beige silk lace jacket, bolero, shrug, vest in varying stitches and patterns of flowers and petals- very elaborate. The shoulders are extended forming...
Vacheron Constantin LeCoultre Mystery Dial Diamond White Gold Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14k white gold mystery dial watch by Vacheron Constantin and LeCoultre. Case measures 34mm, Bracelet and buckle are not original - 8.5" long. Silvered dial with diamond mark...
Diamond, White Gold
David Webb Turquoise Diamond Platinum Wrap Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous David Webb platinum wrap coil ring with two turquoise cabochons (measuring 15mm x 10mm and 20mm x 13.5mm), surrounded with a total of approx. 7.00ctw H-SI1 diamonds. Ring si...
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Chanel Teal Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- Circa 2016/17 - Teal - Exotic leather (Alligator) - Silver-tone hardware - Leather and chain-link shoulder strap - Front flap closure - Signature interlocking CC turn-lock fastenin...
Valentino Gold/Nude Tiered Tulle Lace Gown Dress
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
Absolute fairytale Valentino tiered tulle and lace gown - bought for £6500 and unworn. Made from gold speckled nude polyamide mix tulle and gold lace. It has a super feminine tiere...
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Paris Necklace In 18Kt Yellow Gold With VS Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Diamonds bow necklace designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. This is the iconic bow necklace chain, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1980. Th...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Verdura Criss Cross Wide Yellow Gold Cuff Bangle Bracelet
By Verdura
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Criss Cross Wide Cuff Bangle Bracelet by Verdura. Details: Weight: 66.3 grams Width: 1.5" Length: 6.25" Stamped Hallmarks: VERDURA 750 Your Price: $29,500 *Free Shi...
Yellow Gold
Mario Buccellati Diamond 18k Two-Color Gold Band Ring
By Mario Buccellati
Located in New York City, NY
Indulge in the timeless beauty of the Mario Buccellati Ramage Diamond 18k Two-Color Gold Leaf Band Ring, a dazzling testament to the Italian craftsmanship synonymous with the Buccell...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$19,600Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels Platinum 6.00cttw Double Row Marquise Cut Diamond Band
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your sense of timeless elegance with the Van Cleef & Arpels Platinum Double Row Marquise Cut Diamond Eternity Band. This exquisite piece, designed to adorn your finger with u...
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$15,800
L 6.5 in
Seaman Schepps 18K Yellow Gold Coral Mother of Pearl Diamond, Morganite Bracelet
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 26 round brilliant cut = 0.43cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1-2 Dimensions: bracelet measures 6.5-inches in length Weight: 122.16 grams
Coral, Diamond, Morganite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,600Sale Price|40% Off
Rare Important 18KT Gold Gorgeous VERDURA 18KT Gold Sea Shell Cabochon Earrings
By Verdura
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Pair of Important Estate Radiant VERDURA 18KT Gold and Cabochon Earrings. the polished gold shell-form earrings each accompanies by ca...
Diamond, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
Seaman Schepps 14K Gold Ruby Turbo Shell Earrings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Flushing, NY
Seaman Schepps 14K Gold Ruby Turbo Shell Earrings Marked: P.S.V OF Seaman Schepps 14K Approximate Dimensions: 2.5 cm ( Length) 2.1 cm (Width) 21 grams in weight.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
PERY ET FILS Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 7.22 Ctw In Diamonds & Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
A French bombe cocktail ring with gemstones designed by Pery Et Fils This is a very beautiful classic cocktail ring, created in Paris France, back in the late 20th century. The ring...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
The thought of vintage and antique turquoise jewelry often conjures up images of striking Navajo bracelets and necklaces worn with a denim shirt and cowboy boots. This all-American look has been celebrated by fashion designers like Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger on their runways and in ad campaigns. In the October 2016 issue of Vogue magazine, Tom Ford said he only wears turquoise jewelry at his Santa Fe ranch. So what is it about this gorgeous blue-green stone that makes us wish that we were born in December?
It’s not surprising that turquoise is abundant in New Mexico and Arizona because, according to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), it needs to be in “dry and barren regions where acidic, copper-rich groundwater seeps downward and reacts with minerals that contain phosphorus and aluminum.
Turquoise is not found in a single crystal but is a combination of microcrystals. Its appearance, waxy and opaque, is attributed to its structure and composition. “It’s an aggregate of microscopic crystals that form a solid mass. If the crystals are packed closely together, the material is less porous, so it has a finer texture. Fine-textured turquoise has an attractive, waxy luster when it’s polished. Turquoise with a less-dense crystal structure has higher porosity and coarser texture, resulting in a dull luster when it’s polished,” notes the GIA. Since no one wants to set a dull piece of turquoise, porous turquoise is often treated to make the stone more attractive.
In the United States, there have been discoveries of turquoise from 200 B.C. It is not just loose turquoise stones that have been found, but entire suites of jewelry from prehistoric times. In the late 19th-century, the Navajo Indians, who learned silversmithing from the Spanish, started to make beads out of turquoise and eventually combined it with silver around the 1880s. Initially this jewelry was for ceremonial purposes, but it became fashionable once the tourism in the Southwest picked up in the beginning of the 20th century.
Find antique and vintage turquoise rings, necklaces, bracelets and other accessories 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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