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Van Cleef & Arpels Folie Des Pres Diamond & Sapphire Flower Earrings in 18kwg
Van Cleef & Arpels Folie Des Pres Diamond & Sapphire Flower Earrings in 18kwg

Van Cleef & Arpels Folie Des Pres Diamond & Sapphire Flower Earrings in 18kwg

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These whimsical Van Cleef & Arpels (VCA) earrings feature a dazzling diamond pavé sphere at the top, from which dangle alternating floral motifs crafted from vibrant purple and pink ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Hoop Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Hoop Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Hoop Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Yellow gold serves as a great backdrop to blue sapphires and diamonds take these earrings to another level. Sapphires are rich blue, diamonds are E-F in color and VVS-VS in clarity ...

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20th Century French Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arples Platinum Floral Earrings Ruby, Emerald, Sapphires Diamonds
Van Cleef & Arples Platinum Floral Earrings Ruby, Emerald, Sapphires Diamonds

Van Cleef & Arples Platinum Floral Earrings Ruby, Emerald, Sapphires Diamonds

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Bring a feminine flair to your ensemble with these flirty VCA earrings. Circa 1950's, these ultra-rare earrings are made from platinum and weigh 16.58 total grams.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Mini Cross Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Earring Studs
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Mini Cross Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Earring Studs

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Mini Cross Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Earring Studs

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Birmingham, GB

Very much in fashion right now. Rare and hard to find VCA earrings. In excellent condition. Both earrings are signed VCA 750 with serial numbers.

Category

20th Century French Stud Earrings

Materials

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

VCA 18K and Silver Hoops Earrings
VCA 18K and Silver Hoops Earrings

VCA 18K and Silver Hoops Earrings

$4,500

W 0.75 in D 0.32 in L 0.71 in

VCA 18K and Silver Hoops Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Vintage VCA 18K gold and silver hoops earrings marked: VCA 750/925 serial number and French hallmarks Dimension: 19 x 18 x 8 mm

Category

20th Century French Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Sweet Alhambra Earrings Genuine VCA 18k YG Vintage Shell Studs
Van Cleef Arpels Sweet Alhambra Earrings Genuine VCA 18k YG Vintage Shell Studs

Van Cleef Arpels Sweet Alhambra Earrings Genuine VCA 18k YG Vintage Shell Studs

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Rare Van Cleef and Arpels Earrings Vintage Sweet Alhambra Collection Stud Earrings. 18k Yellow Gold with Mother of Pearl. Comes with Original Box Condition: Excellent condition. ...

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1990s Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Mid-Century Turquoise Ruby Diamond Clip Earrings in the Style of VCA 1950s-1960s
Mid-Century Turquoise Ruby Diamond Clip Earrings in the Style of VCA 1950s-1960s

Mid-Century Turquoise Ruby Diamond Clip Earrings in the Style of VCA 1950s-1960s

Located in Lisbon, PT

Mid-Century Turquoise, Ruby and Diamond Bombé Clip Earrings in 18K Gold, French, circa 1950s–1960s. In the style of Van Cleef & Arpels’ “Bagatelle” designs. A bold and finely co...

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Mid-20th Century French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Slip On Non-Post Vintage Hoop Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Slip On Non-Post Vintage Hoop Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Slip On Non-Post Vintage Hoop Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Greenwich, CT

With an invisible pull back clasp that adjusts to the size of your earlobes, these inventively designed hoops provide both style and the comfort of clip earrings. Signed VCA. Circa...

Category

1990s Italian Modernist Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Earrings in 18K Rose Gold 1.50 Carats
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Earrings in 18K Rose Gold 1.50 Carats

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Earrings in 18K Rose Gold 1.50 Carats

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Chicago, IL

Pieces from the Almyre line are seldom available on the secondary market, particularly in this refined high-jewelry category by VCA. The earrings are set with 10 natural diamonds we...

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2010s French Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Onyx Flower 18k Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Onyx Flower 18k Yellow Gold Stud Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Onyx Flower 18k Yellow Gold Stud Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Birmingham, GB

These are from the 'Pure Alhambra' range, set with cabochon onyx pieces with flower Alhambra motif, measuring 9.5mm wide. The earrings are signed VCA Au 750 with serial numbers and ...

Category

20th Century French Stud Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire & Diamond Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire & Diamond Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire & Diamond Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Sausalito, CA

One pair of 18kt. gold VCA huggie style earrings. consisting of: 20-Round brilliant cut diamonds 1.60cttw.

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Mid-20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Vintage Alhambra Diamond Pave Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Vintage Alhambra Diamond Pave Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Vintage Alhambra Diamond Pave Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Key Details - 24 round brilliant diamonds, 0.96 total carat weight - Diamond quality: D–F color, IF–VVS clarity - Crafted in 18K white gold - Clip-back earrings with earring post - ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Diamond Huggie Earrings Estate Jewelry
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Diamond Huggie Earrings Estate Jewelry

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Diamond Huggie Earrings Estate Jewelry

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

These VCA diamond earrings have a beautiful balance of gleaming gold and soft sparkle that look inviting and joyful.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

Signed 'Van Cleef & Arpels' 750 with Assay marks for France and 'VCA' 750 to the earring hinge Dimensions: 30 x 15 x 8mm The earrings are not accompanied by the original papers, h...

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Vintage 1950s French Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Original No#56026  10.00 Cts. No Heat Ruby Cabochon Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Original No#56026  10.00 Cts. No Heat Ruby Cabochon Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Original No#56026 10.00 Cts. No Heat Ruby Cabochon Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

VCA Original Platinum earrings featuring center 10.00 cts Unheated cabochon rubies oval shape.

Category

Early 20th Century Classical Roman Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels White Coral 'Rose de Noel' Ear Clip
Van Cleef & Arpels White Coral 'Rose de Noel' Ear Clip

Van Cleef & Arpels White Coral 'Rose de Noel' Ear Clip

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Diameter: approx. 1.5 inches (38mm). Accompanied by VCA green suede earrings box with black interior.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

VCA Rose de Noel Earrings
VCA Rose de Noel Earrings

VCA Rose de Noel Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Sarasota, FL

Van Cleef & Arpels Black MOP 'Rose de Noel' Ear Clip Earrings In 18k White Gold (Medium). The earrings feature flower design with 12 black mother of pearll petals and 18k white gold ...

Category

2010s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Recent Sales

Van Cleef & Arpels, Pair of Diamond Drop Chandelier Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels, Pair of Diamond Drop Chandelier Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels, Pair of Diamond Drop Chandelier Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

The brilliant-cut diamonds total approx 11 ct. Signed VCA and numbered. L. 5.8 cm. 27.2 grams. With Fitted box and VCA earring pouch.

Category

Late 20th Century Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

VCA Heart Shaped Earrings in 18K Gold
VCA Heart Shaped Earrings in 18K Gold

VCA Heart Shaped Earrings in 18K Gold

Unavailable

W 0.63 in D 0.16 in L 0.82 in

VCA Heart Shaped Earrings in 18K Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Monte-Carlo, MC

VCA Heart Shaped Earrings in 18K Gold. Each earring has two smooth, polished hearts with rounded edges.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VCA, 18k Yellow Gold Wood Inlaid Gold Earrings
VCA, 18k Yellow Gold Wood Inlaid Gold Earrings

VCA, 18k Yellow Gold Wood Inlaid Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Kowloon City District, HK

Signed and number by Van Cleef & Arpels. The earrings measure 1” x 0.5”. C.1970

Category

Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Once in a blue moon we come across hoop earrings of this quality and beauty. These are truly spectacular earrings from VCA.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Wood Cuff Earrings and Bracelet Set
Van Cleef & Arpels Wood Cuff Earrings and Bracelet Set

Van Cleef & Arpels Wood Cuff Earrings and Bracelet Set

Unavailable

H 1.03 in W 0.99 in Dm 2.37 in

Van Cleef & Arpels Wood Cuff Earrings and Bracelet Set

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beziers, FR

Bracelet signed VCA 750 and numbered B2587D12 Earrings signed VCA and numbered B3502D12 750 French assay marks.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Cuff Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Mother of Pearl 18K Gold Alhambra VCA Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Mother of Pearl 18K Gold Alhambra VCA Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Mother of Pearl 18K Gold Alhambra VCA Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

Van Cleef & Arpels Mother of Pearl 18K Gold Alhambra Earrings This Van Cleef & Arpels Mother of Pearl 18K Gold Alhambra Collection Clip-on Earrings perfect for any occasion. weighi...

Category

1990s French Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clip-On Hoop VCA Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clip-On Hoop VCA Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clip-On Hoop VCA Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

These earrings will be sure to make you feel glamorous, like Sofia Loren, vacationing on the Amalfi Coast. These Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings are notable at ...

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Vintage 1970s French Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Alhambra Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Alhambra Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Alhambra Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

The metal weight is 8.25 grams. These VCA earrings are accompanied by a retail appraisal performed by a GIA Graduate Gemologist.

Category

20th Century American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1980s Amethyst and Diamond Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels 1980s Amethyst and Diamond Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels 1980s Amethyst and Diamond Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The dimensions of these VCA earrings are 0.8 inches long by 0.6 inches wide.

Category

Vintage 1980s Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels "Rose de Noël" Earrings Mother of Pearl
Van Cleef & Arpels "Rose de Noël" Earrings Mother of Pearl

Van Cleef & Arpels "Rose de Noël" Earrings Mother of Pearl

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Clip system with detachable post yellow gold. Comes with a VCA Earrings Box ( Retails for $24.000.)

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels "Rose de Noël" Earrings Mother of Pearl
Van Cleef & Arpels "Rose de Noël" Earrings Mother of Pearl

Van Cleef & Arpels "Rose de Noël" Earrings Mother of Pearl

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Clip system with detachable post yellow gold. Comes with a VCA Earrings Box ( Retails for $24.000.)

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Blue Sapphire And Diamond Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Blue Sapphire And Diamond Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Blue Sapphire And Diamond Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The lever omega back ensures a secure and comfortable fit. These VCA earrings boast a classic and timeless design making them a staple in any jewelry collection.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Door Knocker Earrings 18k Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Door Knocker Earrings 18k Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Door Knocker Earrings 18k Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The rounded top element sits on the ear lobe, while the curved drop moves freely below. These VCA earrings are made from 18k gold and show the quality and recognizable style associa...

Category

Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings 18k Gold with Angel Skin Coral Chrysophrase
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings 18k Gold with Angel Skin Coral Chrysophrase

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings 18k Gold with Angel Skin Coral Chrysophrase

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

These vintage VCA earrings highlight the distinctive style Van Cleef & Arpels is known for, combining rich textures, balanced shapes, and rare materials.

Category

Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Coral, 18k Gold

VCA Diamond Snowflake Earrings
VCA Diamond Snowflake Earrings

VCA Diamond Snowflake Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A pair of platinum, white gold and diamond large earrings:
- model "Snowflake Pendants"
- signed Van Cleef and Arpels
- set with a total of 190 round diamonds to...

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French Dangle Earrings

VCA Carnelian Diamond Earrings

VCA Carnelian Diamond Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 18 karat yellow gold, carnelian and diamond earrings, signed Van Cleef and Arpels, serial number 3V857-76.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

VCA Onyx Diamond Earrings
VCA Onyx Diamond Earrings

VCA Onyx Diamond Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

These geometric earrings made of diamond and onyx are a wonderful example of Van Cleef & Arpels. Over 3 carats of diamonds set in 18k yellow gold. The onyx is in perfect condition, ...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

VCA Turquoise and Diamond Earrings
VCA Turquoise and Diamond Earrings

VCA Turquoise and Diamond Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

VCA Turquoise and Diamond Earrings Mounted In 18k Yellow Gold And White Gold.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

White and Yellow Diamonds VCA Drop Earrings
White and Yellow Diamonds VCA Drop Earrings

White and Yellow Diamonds VCA Drop Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Signed by VCA.

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

VCA Gold and Diamond Doorknocker Earrings

VCA Gold and Diamond Doorknocker Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

An 18 karat stippled gold and diamond doorknocker style earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings Platinum 18k Gold Ruby Diamond
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings Platinum 18k Gold Ruby Diamond

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings Platinum 18k Gold Ruby Diamond

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

These vintage VCA earrings were designed with top-notch quality in mind.

Category

Vintage 1980s French More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

VCA Gold and Diamond Chou Flower Earrings

VCA Gold and Diamond Chou Flower Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 18 karat yellow gold and diamond earrings. Signed VCA and numbered B5501 R10. 1967 Reference serial number 3V260A-16.

Category

French Clip-on Earrings

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS VCA Large Hoop Yellow Gold Earrings
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS VCA Large Hoop Yellow Gold Earrings

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS VCA Large Hoop Yellow Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Large Hoop Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels. Details: Weight: 16.9 grams Measurements: 30mm x 30mm Stamped Hallmarks: VCA B3522R1 *Free Shipping within the Unite...

Category

1990s French Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

VCA Chrysoprase and Diamond Square Button Earrings

VCA Chrysoprase and Diamond Square Button Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 18 karat yellow gold, chrysoprase and diamond earrings. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels NY. Numbered SU 0141. The earrings are composed of a square piece of chrysoprase center...

VCA Rose de Noel White Coral Earrings

VCA Rose de Noel White Coral Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 18 karat yellow gold, coral and diamond Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel earrings. Signed Van Cleef and Arpels France and numbered 3K908.44. The pair is from the "Rose de ...

Category

French Clip-on Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Alhambra Collection Mother-of-Pearl Gold Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Alhambra Collection Mother-of-Pearl Gold Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Alhambra Collection Mother-of-Pearl Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

These exquisite French drop dangle earrings are crafted in solid 18K yellow gold by Designer Van Cleef & Arpels VCA from the collection 'Alhambra. ' These earrings feature a stylish ...

Category

2010s French Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Sweet Alhambra White Gold Natural Diamond Stud Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Sweet Alhambra White Gold Natural Diamond Stud Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Sweet Alhambra White Gold Natural Diamond Stud Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Baltimore, MD

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Sweet Alhambra White Gold Natural Diamond Stud Earrings Metal: 18 karat white gold Weight: 3.25 grams Diamonds: Approx. 0.16 carats round natural diamonds DEF...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Magic Alhambra Earrings Onyx 18k Yellow Gold 5600
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Magic Alhambra Earrings Onyx 18k Yellow Gold 5600

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Magic Alhambra Earrings Onyx 18k Yellow Gold 5600

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Northbrook, IL

Elevate your style with these exquisite earrings Magic Alhambra onyx by Van Cleef & Arpels. Crafted in luxurious 18k yellow gold, these earrings feature a captivating clover design. ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VCA Van Cleef & Arpels Braided Hoop Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold, France, 1960s
VCA Van Cleef & Arpels Braided Hoop Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold, France, 1960s

VCA Van Cleef & Arpels Braided Hoop Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold, France, 1960s

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Lisbon, PT

1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Braided Hoop Earrings in Yellow Gold, French, c. 1969. A pair of clip-on earrings suitable for both pierced and non-pierced ears, each designed as a yellow g...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Mother of Pearl Clover 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra Earrings VCA
White Mother of Pearl Clover 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra Earrings VCA

White Mother of Pearl Clover 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra Earrings VCA

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A single clover motif adorns Van Cleef & Arpels' Vintage Alhambra Earrings! White mother of pearl is edged in a double row of 18K yellow gold beading in these pierced earbobs with ha...

Category

2010s American Modern Stud Earrings

VCA Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Leaf Earrings Yellow Gold, French, 1970s
VCA Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Leaf Earrings Yellow Gold, French, 1970s

VCA Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Leaf Earrings Yellow Gold, French, 1970s

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Lisbon, PT

VCA Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Leaf Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Signed and Numbered, French, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Magic Alhambra Long Mother of Pearl Gold Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Magic Alhambra Long Mother of Pearl Gold Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Magic Alhambra Long Mother of Pearl Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

Dandelion Antiques Code AT-1362 Brand Van Cleef & Arpels Model ARD78800 Date Circa 202...

Category

2010s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VCA Van Cleef & Arpels Lotus Diamond Earrings White Gold New York Box Papers
VCA Van Cleef & Arpels Lotus Diamond Earrings White Gold New York Box Papers

VCA Van Cleef & Arpels Lotus Diamond Earrings White Gold New York Box Papers

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Lisbon, PT

VCA Van Cleef & Arpels Lotus medium model clip-on diamond earrings in rhodium-plated 18kt white gold, ref.

Category

2010s French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Andre Vassort VCA Knot Ring and Clip Earrings Set Gold 1970s
Van Cleef & Arpels Andre Vassort VCA Knot Ring and Clip Earrings Set Gold 1970s

Van Cleef & Arpels Andre Vassort VCA Knot Ring and Clip Earrings Set Gold 1970s

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Lisbon, PT

Van Cleef & Arpels André Vassort for VCA gordian knot earrings & cocktail ring set in 18kt textured yellow gold, vintage 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Timeless VCA diamond hoop earrings with 124 brilliant diamonds encrusted in platinum.

Category

Early 2000s French Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

VCA ruby, diamond earrings
VCA ruby, diamond earrings

VCA ruby, diamond earrings

Located in Austin, TX

Conditions of item and sale available directly from Lotus Gallery. VCA ruby, diamond earrings

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Fleurette Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Fleurette Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Fleurette Earrings

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 18 karat white gold and diamond “Fleurette” large size earrings, Van Cleef and Arpels, Circa 2000. Signed VCA © NY65954 750.

Category

Early 2000s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Platinum Diamond Flower Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Platinum Diamond Flower Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Platinum Diamond Flower Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

Platinum Diamond FLower Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 13 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approx. 3.25ct These earrings come with VCA service p...

Category

20th Century French Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee Diamond Hoop Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee Diamond Hoop Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee Diamond Hoop Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in San Francisco, CA

Accompanied by a signed box and VCA Certificate of Authenticity, these earrings will be your new favorite pair!

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Hoop Earrings

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1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Earrings
1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Earrings

1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Earrings

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Located in Beverly Hills, CA

These are the quintessential VCA gold and diamond earrings from the 1960's. Well made 18k ribbed gold featuring 36 diamonds.

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Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bow Yellow Gold Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bow Yellow Gold Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bow Yellow Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise Yellow Gold Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise Yellow Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

These earrings are for pierced ears. *** One of these earrings come with VCA certificate and the other earring comes with VCA receipt of sale from Van Cleef & Arpels store in NYC a...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise and Diamond Earrings
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise and Diamond Earrings

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise and Diamond Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

VCA Turquoise and Diamond Earrings In Yellow Gold With Removable Drops.

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Late 20th Century Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

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Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Diamond Flower Yellow Gold Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Diamond Flower Yellow Gold Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Diamond Flower Yellow Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Cosmos Diamond Flower Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 84 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approx. 2.2ct These earrings come with ...

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Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Pave Diamond Gold Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Pave Diamond Gold Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Pave Diamond Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Dallas, TX

Total weight is 9.8 grams. Earrings are signed, 'VCA AU750 JB151659'. Box and certificate of authenticity included.

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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS fabulous ebony, gold and diamond earrings.
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS fabulous ebony, gold and diamond earrings.

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS fabulous ebony, gold and diamond earrings.

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 18 karat yellow gold, diamond and ebony earrings. Signed VCA NY and numbered 3V509-4. The door knocker style earrings are set atop with a diamond and gold hoop style earri...

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Vintage 1970s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Diamond Flower Yellow Gold Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Diamond Flower Yellow Gold Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Diamond Flower Yellow Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Cosmos Diamond Flower Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 84 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approx. 2.2ct These earrings come with ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Lapis Lazuli Alhambra Yellow Gold Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Lapis Lazuli Alhambra Yellow Gold Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Lapis Lazuli Alhambra Yellow Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

Includes Van Cleef & Arpels Service Paper from NYC store and a VCA pouch. These earrings are made for pierced ears.

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20th Century French Drop Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Large Fleurette Flower Diamond Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Large Fleurette Flower Diamond Yellow Gold Stud Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Large Fleurette Flower Diamond Yellow Gold Stud Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Large Fleurette Flower Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 14 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approx. 1.88ct These earrings ...

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1990s French Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Diamond Coral Flower Yellow Gold Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Diamond Coral Flower Yellow Gold Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Diamond Coral Flower Yellow Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold "Rose de Noel" Diamond & Coral Flower Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels. These earrings come with VCA box.

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20th Century French Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 4.28 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Leaf Gold Clip Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels 4.28 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Leaf Gold Clip Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels 4.28 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Leaf Gold Clip Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Chevy Chase, MD

The leaf design is intricately detailed with the diamonds set throughout. The earrings are signed "VCA", serialized "NY 37017", and stamped with the carat weight "428".

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Late 20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Alhambra Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Alhambra Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Alhambra Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

VCA Alhambra Earrings. This pair of earrings has 24 diamonds with a total carat weight of approximately 1ct set in 18k white gold.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Interchangeable Earrings 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Interchangeable Earrings 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Interchangeable Earrings 18k Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

These VCA interchangeable earrings of classic design are among the most popular by the renowned French maker.

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Vintage 1980s Unknown Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Earrings 3 Flowers
Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Earrings 3 Flowers

Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Earrings 3 Flowers

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

VCA 3 Flower Socrate Earrings 18K white gold, round diamonds; diamond quality DEF, IF to VVS.

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Early 2000s French Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Bow Interchangeable Earrings 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Bow Interchangeable Earrings 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Bow Interchangeable Earrings 18k Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A set of three interchangeable earrings by VCA, made of 18k gold, pearl, malachite and lapis lazuli.


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Late 20th Century Unknown Clip-on Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold

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Vca Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of vca earrings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 26 vintage examples as well as 12 contemporary versions. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of vca earrings to choose from, but Modern and Art Deco vca earrings are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Van Cleef & Arpels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Diamond versions from the 9 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A selection of round cut, cabochon and square cut can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of vca earrings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Vca Earrings?

Prices for vca earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $3,250 and can go as high as $34,000, while vca earrings, on average, fetch $7,000.

Van Cleef & Arpels for sale on 1stDibs

One of the world’s foremost jewelry houses, Van Cleef & Arpels is particularly noted for a focus on technical virtuosity, craftsmanship and artistry, evident since its beginning. Rather than create earrings, bracelets, necklaces and other adornments primarily for the aim of displaying of wealth and opulence, Van Cleef & Arpels sought to produce jewelry that projected the wearer’s taste and style.

The company was formed a year after the 1895 marriage of Alfred Van Cleef, the son of a gem cutter, to Estelle Arpels, daughter of precious-stones dealer Salomon Arpels. Ten years later, Van Cleef & Arpels opened its first boutique on the Place Vendôme in Paris, setting the march on a square now crowded with dealers in bijouterie. (The company still occupies the New York flagship store opened in 1939 at Fifth Avenue and 57th Street.)

Born from a union of expertise in both jewelry making and gem selection, Van Cleef & Arpels distinguished itself with both the consistency of the color and clarity of its stones and the creativity of its designs. In doing so, the house would win a roster of dedicated, fashion-conscious clients that included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich, Barbara Hutton, Jacqueline Onassis and Elizabeth Taylor. In 1933, Van Cleef & Arpels patented its trademark Mystery Setting — a technique by which gems are fitted into an intricate matrix of slots and “drawers” that keep the setting hidden. Another signal innovation was the Zip necklace, introduced in 1951, which can be worn either around the neck or, with the zipper closed, as a bracelet.

But as much as to the firm’s craftsmanship, clients have been drawn by the insouciance and playfulness of Van Cleef & Arpels designers, as well as their attunement to the cultural climate. After the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, the company produced several lavish pieces featuring hieroglyphics and other Egyptian motifs to go along with the geometric Art Deco jewelry of that decade and the next. Following World War II, as symbols of freedom and rebirth, the firm focused on naturalistic forms such as birds, flowers, fruit and flying insects. High society’s 1960s fascination with the Near East and India prompted such pieces as the best-selling Alhambra necklace, popularized by Princess Grace.

Lately, attention among collectors and connoisseurs has centered on Van Cleef & Arpels’s quality of workmanship as much as its glamour. The firm was the subject of a 2012 show at the Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, as well as exhibitions at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California, in 2013 and at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris in 2014.

Find an exquisite collection of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.

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.