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Victorian Onyx Earring

Charming Victorian Onyx Earrings
Charming Victorian Onyx Earrings

Charming Victorian Onyx Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Charming Victorian Onyx Earrings of gold filled metal with seed pearls set in floral motifs.

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Antique 1880s American Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Gilt Metal

Victorian Diamond & Onyx Dangle Earrings
Victorian Diamond & Onyx Dangle Earrings

Victorian Diamond & Onyx Dangle Earrings

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Delicately handcrafted in platinum and 18k white gold, these exquisite earrings date to the 1890s and embody the elegance of late 19th-century design. They showcase an intricate arra...

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Antique 1890s Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx

Victorian Style Onyx & Diamond Snake Earrings
Victorian Style Onyx & Diamond Snake Earrings

Victorian Style Onyx & Diamond Snake Earrings

Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA

Statement Victorian inspired snake dangle earrings. Approximately 2.40 carats of round cut diamonds, L/M color, and SI clarity on onyx.

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Silver

Italian Victorian Era Micro Mosaic Onyx Dangle Earrings
Italian Victorian Era Micro Mosaic Onyx Dangle Earrings

Italian Victorian Era Micro Mosaic Onyx Dangle Earrings

Located in Seattle, WA

A unique pair of Victorian era micro mosaic 18K yellow gold dangle vintage earrings.

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1890 Victorian Black Onyx Dangle Earrings in 14K Rose Gold
1890 Victorian Black Onyx Dangle Earrings in 14K Rose Gold

1890 Victorian Black Onyx Dangle Earrings in 14K Rose Gold

Located in Lexington, KY

This gorgeous pair of earrings come 1890 Victorian and are made with black onyx and 14k rose gold.

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Antique 1890s Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 15ct Gold Onyx Hoop Earrings, Circa 1900
Victorian 15ct Gold Onyx Hoop Earrings, Circa 1900

Victorian 15ct Gold Onyx Hoop Earrings, Circa 1900

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Onyx Gold Hoop Earrings 15ct Gold Circa 1900 A pair of Victorian hoop earrings crafted in 15ct gold, each formed from a circular wire frame strung with graduated onyx bea...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Hoop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 15k Gold

18K White Gold, Diamond, Ruby & Onyx Victorian Style Earrings
18K White Gold, Diamond, Ruby & Onyx Victorian Style Earrings

18K White Gold, Diamond, Ruby & Onyx Victorian Style Earrings

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This dramatic and very large pair of Mid-20th Century Classical Victorian style earrings are not only gorgeous but are crafted to the highest standards of quality.

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Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Onyx Cameo 'Lady Playing Golf' Earrings in Yellow Gold
Victorian Onyx Cameo 'Lady Playing Golf' Earrings in Yellow Gold

Victorian Onyx Cameo 'Lady Playing Golf' Earrings in Yellow Gold

Located in London, England

A fabulous pair of Victorian Renaissance Revival (1850-1880) sardonyx cameo earrings . A matching pair, each composed of an sardonyx stone intricately carved through the natural laye...

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Stud Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Grape Earrings Pendant Suite 14k Gold Black Onyx Etruscan Revival 1870
Victorian Grape Earrings Pendant Suite 14k Gold Black Onyx Etruscan Revival 1870

Victorian Grape Earrings Pendant Suite 14k Gold Black Onyx Etruscan Revival 1870

Located in New York, NY

A SUITE OF GRAPE MOTIF VICTORIAN ETRUSCAN REVIVAL EARRINGS WITH THE MATCHING PENDANT/BROOCH.

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Platinum Onyx and Diamond Drop Earrings
Art Deco Platinum Onyx and Diamond Drop Earrings

Art Deco Platinum Onyx and Diamond Drop Earrings

Located in Braintree, GB

A pair of Art Deco platinum drop earrings set with diamonds and suspended onyx drops. The design is elongated and elegant, with diamond-set foliate links leading to black onyx termin...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Antique, Onyx Gold Stud Earrings with Black Enamel
Antique, Onyx Gold Stud Earrings with Black Enamel

Antique, Onyx Gold Stud Earrings with Black Enamel

Located in Berlin, DE

Antique, historical, onyx gold stud earrings. With black enamel. No damages. Including certificate of authenticity. We have the matching large onyx pendant on offer.

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Stud Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Gold, Enamel

Wonderfully Unusual Victorian Memorial Earrings
Wonderfully Unusual Victorian Memorial Earrings

Wonderfully Unusual Victorian Memorial Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Wonderfully Unusual Victorian Memorial Earrings from the mid 19th Century.

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold

Victorian French Etruscan Revival Black Onyx Gem Set 18 KT earrings
Victorian French Etruscan Revival Black Onyx Gem Set 18 KT earrings

Victorian French Etruscan Revival Black Onyx Gem Set 18 KT earrings

Located in Napoli, IT

These beautiful Victorian era earrings are French origin, 1880 ca Bearing French hallmarks for the period Exquisitely hand crafted by the past Victorian masters of solid 18 KT gold Q...

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Antique 1880s French Etruscan Revival Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 21k Yellow Gold Hardstone Cameo Statement Earrings
Antique Victorian 21k Yellow Gold Hardstone Cameo Statement Earrings

Antique Victorian 21k Yellow Gold Hardstone Cameo Statement Earrings

Located in New York, NY

A striking pair of Victorian earrings featuring intricately carved hardstone cameos set against black onyx.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gothic Revival Gilt Deco Natural Jet Black Onyx Dangle Earrings
18 Karat Gothic Revival Gilt Deco Natural Jet Black Onyx Dangle Earrings

18 Karat Gothic Revival Gilt Deco Natural Jet Black Onyx Dangle Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Inspired Gothic Jet Black Natural Onyx 3D Raised Gilt deco 18Kt. White gold. 32 Grams. 2.48 Inch long 1.09 inch wide at lower dangle. $5500 Appraisal will accompany

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2010s American Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

EGL Certified Diamond Onyx Rose Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
EGL Certified Diamond Onyx Rose Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings

EGL Certified Diamond Onyx Rose Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings

Located in Stamford, CT

1890's Victorian Diamond and onyx dangle earrings. 14k rose gold settings with 8 round black onyx and 12 Old European brilliant cut diamonds.

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Antique Late 19th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Dangling Earrings Fly Against The Evil Eye Onyx Opal Diamond 14 Kt Gold
Antique Dangling Earrings Fly Against The Evil Eye Onyx Opal Diamond 14 Kt Gold

Antique Dangling Earrings Fly Against The Evil Eye Onyx Opal Diamond 14 Kt Gold

Located in Munich, Bavaria

These unusual dangling earrings are carved out of onyx. Two golden flies have been rivetted onto each earring. The body of the flies are made out of opal cabochons, each wing is moun...

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold

Victorian Archeological Revival Drop Dangle Earrings Rolled Gold, 1880s
Victorian Archeological Revival Drop Dangle Earrings Rolled Gold, 1880s

Victorian Archeological Revival Drop Dangle Earrings Rolled Gold, 1880s

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Victorian Archeological Revival Drop Dangle Earrings Rolled Gold 1.5 inch 1880s 5.9 gram Unmarked, Rolled Gold Hanging 1.5 inch One Seed Pearl on each earring Wear and tear, item i...

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Antique 1880s Unknown Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Gold

Vintage Victorian Estate Cameo Black Onyx Brooch & Earrings Set
Vintage Victorian Estate Cameo Black Onyx Brooch & Earrings Set

Vintage Victorian Estate Cameo Black Onyx Brooch & Earrings Set

Located in New York, NY

The antique cameo carving of fine 18k solid gold brooch & earrings is just simply astonishing. A smooth matte feeling of the cameo sculpture hand-carved on a black onyx is the antiq...

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Vintage 1930s Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold

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Vintage Victorian Drop Onyx Earrings
Vintage Victorian Drop Onyx Earrings

Vintage Victorian Drop Onyx Earrings

Located in Huntington Woods, MI

Yellow Gold Vintage Victorian Earrings with multi-faceted dangling Onyx drop beads.

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold

Victorian Onyx and Seed Pearl Earrings
Victorian Onyx and Seed Pearl Earrings

Victorian Onyx and Seed Pearl Earrings

Located in New York, NY

C.1880-1890. A pair of Victorian onyx and seed pearl earrings. They measure approximately 1.5 inches, and have beautiful movement when worn.

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Antique 1880s Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold

Victorian Black Enamel Onyx Gold Earrings
Victorian Black Enamel Onyx Gold Earrings

Victorian Black Enamel Onyx Gold Earrings

Located in Calabasas, CA

Each of these unique earrings is composed of a lyre-shaped semi-translucent plaque of black onyx, accented by 14 karat yellow gold and black enamel, suspended from the center an inde...

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold

Onyx and Rock Crystal Victorian Earrings
Onyx and Rock Crystal Victorian Earrings

Onyx and Rock Crystal Victorian Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Lightweight and easy to wear, these earrings are a perfect example of Victorian jewelry working so well in the modern day.

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Rock Crystal, Gold

Victorian Onyx Seed Pearl Gold Earrings
Victorian Onyx Seed Pearl Gold Earrings

Victorian Onyx Seed Pearl Gold Earrings

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H 1.15 in W 0.52 in

Victorian Onyx Seed Pearl Gold Earrings

Located in Boston, Lincolnshire

An Antique Victorian era c.1890 18 Carat Yellow Gold, Black Onyx and split Natural Seed Pearl Maltese cross Mourning drop earrings.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, 9k Gold

Victorian Onyx Seed Pearl Gold Drop Earrings
Victorian Onyx Seed Pearl Gold Drop Earrings

Victorian Onyx Seed Pearl Gold Drop Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Victorian onyx drop earrings featuring concentric, pear shaped hoops, with scroll and seed pearl (1.0 - 1.5mm) tops, fashioned in 18k.

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold

Victorian Onyx, Diamond, Gold & Silver Stud Earrings
Victorian Onyx, Diamond, Gold & Silver Stud Earrings

Victorian Onyx, Diamond, Gold & Silver Stud Earrings

Located in Calabasas, CA

Original Victorian onyx and rose-cut diamond stud earrings backed in 18 karat gold, topped in silver and completed by a post and clutch back.

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian 13 Carat 'XRF tested' Yellow Gold & Onyx Diamond & Onyx Drop Earrings
Victorian 13 Carat 'XRF tested' Yellow Gold & Onyx Diamond & Onyx Drop Earrings

Victorian 13 Carat 'XRF tested' Yellow Gold & Onyx Diamond & Onyx Drop Earrings

Located in Splitter's Creek, NSW

These stylish "Dangle" hand made Victorian Earrings feature 2 Drop Shape Cabochon Cut Black Onyx, 30mm in length.

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Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold

Victorian Black Onyx and Seed Pearl Gold Filled Dangle Earrings
Victorian Black Onyx and Seed Pearl Gold Filled Dangle Earrings

Victorian Black Onyx and Seed Pearl Gold Filled Dangle Earrings

Located in St. Louis Park, MN

These beautiful dangle earrings feature black onyx stones of various sizes, along with seed Pearl accents. Weight: 4.35 grams Length: 13 x 35mm

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Gold-filled

Gold Vermeil Taormina Onyx Earrings
Gold Vermeil Taormina Onyx Earrings

Gold Vermeil Taormina Onyx Earrings

Located in Torre Del Greco, IT

Inspired by the antique goldsmith technique known as 'Filigrana' - consisting in binding thin precious metal wires in order to create a pierced structure around the gemstone - the 'T...

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2010s Italian Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Vermeil

Victorian 14k Rock Quartz Crystal Onyx and Seed Pearl Drop Earrings
Victorian 14k Rock Quartz Crystal Onyx and Seed Pearl Drop Earrings

Victorian 14k Rock Quartz Crystal Onyx and Seed Pearl Drop Earrings

Located in Narberth, PA

A lovely pair of drop earrings from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow gold, each earring begins with a circular surmount, which features a dark black agate stone. Th...

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Antique 1880s Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Agate, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Onyx and French Jet Earrings
Antique Onyx and French Jet Earrings

Antique Onyx and French Jet Earrings

Located in Baltimore, MD

Wonderful pair of long pair of Victorian onyx earrings with French jet flowers at the top.

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 15k Gold

Victorian Enamel Onyx Earrings
Victorian Enamel Onyx Earrings

Victorian Enamel Onyx Earrings

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1870s, 14k, American. These 14k Victorian earrings in black on black have a stylishly bold visual profile.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold

Victorian Gold & Onyx Earrings
Victorian Gold & Onyx Earrings

Victorian Gold & Onyx Earrings

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W 0.63 in L 2.25 in

Victorian Gold & Onyx Earrings

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa: 1880 14K yellow Gold and Onyx Dangle earrings with some Black Enamel accents.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold

Onyx & Pearl Victorian Gold Earrings
Onyx & Pearl Victorian Gold Earrings

Onyx & Pearl Victorian Gold Earrings

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1890s, 14k, American. Victorian charm abounds in these beautiful onyx and pearl earrings.

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Antique 1890s American Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Micro-mosaic Onyx 14k Gold Earrings
Victorian Micro-mosaic Onyx 14k Gold Earrings

Victorian Micro-mosaic Onyx 14k Gold Earrings

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

These 19th Century Victorian earrings made from Onyx stone, have detailed micro-mosaic stones depicting a butterfly and two birds on each one.

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold

Victorian Etruscan Revival Coral Pearl Onyx 18 Karat Gold Chandelier Earrings
Victorian Etruscan Revival Coral Pearl Onyx 18 Karat Gold Chandelier Earrings

Victorian Etruscan Revival Coral Pearl Onyx 18 Karat Gold Chandelier Earrings

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as two round coral cabochon measuring 6.4 mm and 10.6 mm With a polished gold crescent moon motif, deeply engraved, suspending 4.0 mm round coral beads and articulated cora...

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Antique 1870s Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Onyx, Enamel and Pearl Gold Earrings
Victorian Onyx, Enamel and Pearl Gold Earrings

Victorian Onyx, Enamel and Pearl Gold Earrings

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1890s, 14k, American. These antique earrings in the Etruscan taste feature onyx cabochons framed by delicate gold beadwork, topped with seed pearls and a black enamel fleur-de...

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Antique 1890s American Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Black Onyx Natural Pearl Yellow Gold Earrings
Victorian Black Onyx Natural Pearl Yellow Gold Earrings

Victorian Black Onyx Natural Pearl Yellow Gold Earrings

Located in Stamford, CT

14k yellow gold dangle earrings with black Onyx and natural salt water half pearls. Very well made hinged wire tops. Pendant style dangles. Circa 1850 to 1875. 38 fancy custom cut...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Onyx Seed Pearl & Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Victorian Onyx Seed Pearl & Yellow Gold Drop Earrings

Victorian Onyx Seed Pearl & Yellow Gold Drop Earrings

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Beautiful example of American jewelry from the Victorian era. 14k yellow gold, inlaid with custom cut onyx, decorated with extensive hand engraving and finished with a seed pearl in ...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Coral, Onyx & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Victorian Coral, Onyx & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Drop Earrings

Victorian Coral, Onyx & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Drop Earrings

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

Awaiting your purchase is an antique pair of 18k gold dangle earrings, expertly crafted during the early Victorian era, ca. 1800s.

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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Onyx, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold & Silver, Black Onyx, Ruby, Tanzanite & Diamonds Victorian Earrings
14K Gold & Silver, Black Onyx, Ruby, Tanzanite & Diamonds Victorian Earrings

14K Gold & Silver, Black Onyx, Ruby, Tanzanite & Diamonds Victorian Earrings

By JEWEL HUB

Located in Hong Kong, HK

A very gorgeous and one of a kind, Black Onyx, Ruby & Tanzanite Victorian earrings set in 14K Gold, Silver and Diamonds.

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2010s Indian Victorian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Silver

Victorian Fringed Earrings with Onyx Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Victorian Fringed Earrings with Onyx Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Victorian Fringed Earrings with Onyx Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in London, GB

A pair of Victorian fringed earrings with oval onyx detail set in 18 karat yellow gold.

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Old Mine Diamond Black Onyx Silver Gold Earrings
Victorian Old Mine Diamond Black Onyx Silver Gold Earrings

Victorian Old Mine Diamond Black Onyx Silver Gold Earrings

Located in Stamford, CT

Silver top and 14k yellow gold Victorian 1850 old mine diamond black Onyx handmade earrings. 2 old mine diamonds, approx. total weight .22cts, H – I, SI 14 old mine diamonds, ap...

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Antique 1850s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

Victorian Pearl Onyx 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Foliate Drop Earrings
Victorian Pearl Onyx 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Foliate Drop Earrings

Victorian Pearl Onyx 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Foliate Drop Earrings

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a fanning foliate motif surmount suspending a faceted onyx bead drop Opaque glossy black in color and measuring 12.5 nm round Decorated with a fanning gold appliqué acros...

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Antique 1880s Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 9k Yellow Gold Onyx Flower Bouquet Mosaic Dangle Drop Earrings
Antique Victorian 9k Yellow Gold Onyx Flower Bouquet Mosaic Dangle Drop Earrings

Antique Victorian 9k Yellow Gold Onyx Flower Bouquet Mosaic Dangle Drop Earrings

Located in Montclair, NJ

–Stone(s)– (2) Natural Genuine Onyx - Oval Cut - Multi Prong Set - Black Color - 11.7x10.2mm (approx.) Material: 9k Yellow Gold Weight: 3.63 Grams Backing: Lever Backs (Pierced ears...

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Antique 1890s Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond and Onyx Black Enamel 18k Rose Gold Dangle Earrings
Victorian Diamond and Onyx Black Enamel 18k Rose Gold Dangle Earrings

Victorian Diamond and Onyx Black Enamel 18k Rose Gold Dangle Earrings

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Pair of Victorian Diamond and Onyx Black Enamel 18k Rose Gold Dangle Earrings.

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Antique 1880s Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Vintage Victorian Revival 14k Yellow Gold Black Onyx & Pearl Drop Dangle Earring
Vintage Victorian Revival 14k Yellow Gold Black Onyx & Pearl Drop Dangle Earring

Vintage Victorian Revival 14k Yellow Gold Black Onyx & Pearl Drop Dangle Earring

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Black Onyx - Oval Cut - Bezel Set - Black Color - 11.9x10mm (approx.) (4) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Shape - Prong Set - White Color - 2.4mm ea...

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20th Century Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1890 Victorian 14 Karat Rose Gold Black Onyx Seed Pearl Drop Dangle Earrings
1890 Victorian 14 Karat Rose Gold Black Onyx Seed Pearl Drop Dangle Earrings

1890 Victorian 14 Karat Rose Gold Black Onyx Seed Pearl Drop Dangle Earrings

Located in Lexington, KY

These beautiful Victorian earrings are in 14k rose gold and feature a black onyx dangle decorated with subtle, bright white seed pearl accents!

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Antique 1890s Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

French Louis-Philippe Era Onyx and Rose-Cut Diamond Cameo Drop Earrings
French Louis-Philippe Era Onyx and Rose-Cut Diamond Cameo Drop Earrings

French Louis-Philippe Era Onyx and Rose-Cut Diamond Cameo Drop Earrings

Located in Houston, TX

An absolutely phenomenal pair of sterling silver-topped 18K yellow gold French Louis-Philippe I drop earrings featuring a pair of matched and mirrored carved onyx cameos depicting th...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold

Chic Antique Black Onyx Chandelier Earrings
Chic Antique Black Onyx Chandelier Earrings

Chic Antique Black Onyx Chandelier Earrings

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1880s, 14k, Austrian. These lissome Victorian earrings make a spectacular au courant style statement.

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Antique 1880s Austrian Victorian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold

Emerald Ruby Blue Sapphire Black Onyx and Diamond Earring in Victorian Style
Emerald Ruby Blue Sapphire Black Onyx and Diamond Earring in Victorian Style

Emerald Ruby Blue Sapphire Black Onyx and Diamond Earring in Victorian Style

By GEM PLAZA

Located in New York, NY

Oval Shaped Emerald - 0.96 Carat Round Shaped Ruby - 0.29 Carat Oval Shaped Blue Sapphire - 0.59 Carat Black Onyx - 16.32 Carat Diamond - 1.65 Carat Gold - 1.14 Grams Silver - 8.09 G...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Onyx, Pearl and Gold Earrings
Onyx, Pearl and Gold Earrings

Onyx, Pearl and Gold Earrings

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A pair 18 carat gold earrings with natural pearls and onyx drops all decorated with conically square elements the bottom with floral engravings, French gold and masters mark: LG, Fra...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Agate, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Fei Liu Emerald Onyx 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Fei Liu Emerald Onyx 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings

Fei Liu Emerald Onyx 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings

By Fei Liu

Located in Birmingham, .

Description: Drop earrings with 9.39ct black onyx and 1.22ct emerald, set in 18ct yellow gold.

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21st Century and Contemporary British Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fei Liu Emerald Onyx 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Fei Liu Emerald Onyx 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings

Fei Liu Emerald Onyx 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings

By Fei Liu

Located in Birmingham, .

Description: Drop earrings with 9.39ct black onyx and 1.22ct emerald, set in 18ct yellow gold.

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21st Century and Contemporary British Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Late 19th Century Onyx Diamond Chased Gold Earrings
Antique Late 19th Century Onyx Diamond Chased Gold Earrings

Antique Late 19th Century Onyx Diamond Chased Gold Earrings

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1880s Antique Victorian era 14K gold earrings are set with round black onyx plaques applied with stylized chased gold flowers, each accented with a bright white old mine cut d...

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Late 20th Century Victorian Drop Earrings

Victorian Mourning Set Necklace and Drop Earrings in Jet with Seed Pearls
Victorian Mourning Set Necklace and Drop Earrings in Jet with Seed Pearls

Victorian Mourning Set Necklace and Drop Earrings in Jet with Seed Pearls

Located in Pasadena, CA

Antique Victorian cut black onyx large elongated hexagonal center stone bordered with small cut onyx shapes and 9K gold drop earrings with delicate seed pearl accents and a matching ...

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, 9k Gold

Victorian Architectural Onyx Rose Gold Revival Pendant And Earrings
Victorian Architectural Onyx Rose Gold Revival Pendant And Earrings

Victorian Architectural Onyx Rose Gold Revival Pendant And Earrings

Located in Stamford, CT

Architectural Victorian Revival pin/pendant and earring set. Natural patina.

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1870s Victorian Onyx Gold Pendant Earrings
1870s Victorian Onyx Gold Pendant Earrings

1870s Victorian Onyx Gold Pendant Earrings

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

Antique pair of Victorian Onyx Pendant Earrings, ca. 1870s A sleek pair of black onyx and gold hoop earrings, consisting of two onyx boutons (9mm) and two onyx drilled drops (16x9...

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Gold

Victorian Onyx Pearl Gold Drop Earrings
Victorian Onyx Pearl Gold Drop Earrings

Victorian Onyx Pearl Gold Drop Earrings

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Victorian Onyx and Pearl Drop Earrings Beauty and functionality that transcend through the centuries.

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Antique 1890s Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Onyx, 14k Gold

Victorian Micro Mosaic Onyx Gold Pendent Drop Earrings
Victorian Micro Mosaic Onyx Gold Pendent Drop Earrings

Victorian Micro Mosaic Onyx Gold Pendent Drop Earrings

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Victorian micro mosaic onyx and gold pendent earrings circa 1890.

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Antique 1890s Italian Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold

Victorian Onyx Cameo Flower Dangle Drop Earrings 14 Karat Gold
Victorian Onyx Cameo Flower Dangle Drop Earrings 14 Karat Gold

Victorian Onyx Cameo Flower Dangle Drop Earrings 14 Karat Gold

Located in New York, NY

A spectacular pair of Antique Victorian hardstone Flower Cameo Pendant Dangle Drop Earrings in 14 Karat Gold.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Onyx Moonstone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Drop Earrings
Victorian Onyx Moonstone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Drop Earrings

Victorian Onyx Moonstone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Drop Earrings

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Comprised of carved onyx surmounts suspending a row of moonstone and onyx drops Onyx surmounts are diamond-shaped cabochons, and drops are spiculum-shaped Measuring 8.5 x 12.0 mm an...

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Antique 1880s Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ethiopian Opal & Black Onyx Victorian Dandle Earrings Set in 14K Gold & Silver
Ethiopian Opal & Black Onyx Victorian Dandle Earrings Set in 14K Gold & Silver

Ethiopian Opal & Black Onyx Victorian Dandle Earrings Set in 14K Gold & Silver

By JEWEL HUB

Located in Hong Kong, HK

A very gorgeous Opal and Black Onyx Dangle Earrings set in 14K Gold & Diamonds. The Opals are of Ethiopian origin and weigh 8.10 carats. The weight of the Black Onyx is 43.18 carats....

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Victorian 14 Karat Gold Faceted Black Onyx Seed Pearl Enamel Accent Earrings
Victorian 14 Karat Gold Faceted Black Onyx Seed Pearl Enamel Accent Earrings

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Faceted Black Onyx Seed Pearl Enamel Accent Earrings

Located in Lexington, KY

This is a gorgeous pair of Victorian earrings in14k rose gold with dramatic faceted black onyx dangles and deep black onyxaccented by graduated seed pearls.

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Vintage Victorian Revival 14k Yellow Gold Black Onyx & Pearl Drop Dangle Earring

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Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian.44.8 Cttw. Black Onyx, Opal and Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18k Gold
Victorian.44.8 Cttw. Black Onyx, Opal and Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18k Gold

Victorian.44.8 Cttw. Black Onyx, Opal and Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18k Gold

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in timeless elegance with these exquisite dangle earrings, crafted to perfection. The striking drops are made of luxurious black onyx, exuding a sense of sophistication and m...

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2010s Victorian Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold

Ornate Diamond, Black Onyx and Garnet Drop Earrings in White Gold
Ornate Diamond, Black Onyx and Garnet Drop Earrings in White Gold

Ornate Diamond, Black Onyx and Garnet Drop Earrings in White Gold

By Five Star Jewelry

Located in Austin, TX

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Victorian Gold and Carved Onyx Cameo Earrings Depicting Classical Female Figures
Victorian Gold and Carved Onyx Cameo Earrings Depicting Classical Female Figures

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Located in New York, NY

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Victorian 9.8 Carat T.W Green Onyx Floral Drop Earrings in 925 Sterling Silver
Victorian 9.8 Carat T.W Green Onyx Floral Drop Earrings in 925 Sterling Silver

Victorian 9.8 Carat T.W Green Onyx Floral Drop Earrings in 925 Sterling Silver

Located in New York, NY

Vibrant gemstones that are sure to take all your attention! Hand created in sterling silver, plated in rose. Each earring features vivid green onyx haloed in sparkling topazes in th...

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2010s Victorian Drop Earrings

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Victorian Revival Dangle Earrings With Onyx & Pearl, 1950s
Victorian Revival Dangle Earrings With Onyx & Pearl, 1950s

Victorian Revival Dangle Earrings With Onyx & Pearl, 1950s

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - Each earring measures 1.25" tall - Gold plated - Faux onyx & faux pearls - Screw on earring backs - Circa 1960s - Estate acquired - Excellent vintage condition

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14k Antique Biedermeier Onyx, Turquoise & Seed Pearl Hoop Earrings
14k Antique Biedermeier Onyx, Turquoise & Seed Pearl Hoop Earrings

14k Antique Biedermeier Onyx, Turquoise & Seed Pearl Hoop Earrings

By Non Branded

Located in Lexington, KY

This gorgeous pair of 14k yellow gold hoop earrings comes from 1830's Biedermeier and features onyx, turquoise, and seed pearls is a decorative pattern. The classic Biedermeier desig...

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Antique 1830s Victorian Hoop Earrings

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Onyx, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Onyx and Pearl 18k Gold Drop Earrings c1880s France
Onyx and Pearl 18k Gold Drop Earrings c1880s France

Onyx and Pearl 18k Gold Drop Earrings c1880s France

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1880s, 18k, France. These fabulous French earrings from the Belle Époque feature playful movement and reflect the chic period trend of black jewels. Today, they are fashionably...

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Antique 1880s French Victorian Drop Earrings

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Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pietra Dura Flower Bouquet Rose Drop Earrings 14 Karat Gold Antique Victorian
Pietra Dura Flower Bouquet Rose Drop Earrings 14 Karat Gold Antique Victorian

Pietra Dura Flower Bouquet Rose Drop Earrings 14 Karat Gold Antique Victorian

Located in New York, NY

THIS IS A STUNNING PAIR OF ANTIQUE VICTORIAN 14K GOLD PENDANT EARRINGS WITH ROMANTIC PIETRA DURA FLOWER BOUQUETS.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Dangle Earrings

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Victorian Onyx Pearls Gold Earrings Brooch Set, 1870
Victorian Onyx Pearls Gold Earrings Brooch Set, 1870

Victorian Onyx Pearls Gold Earrings Brooch Set, 1870

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

Onyx Pearls Gold Earrings and Brooch set. 1870.

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Victorian Onyx Earring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact victorian onyx earring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 50 vintage or 6 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect victorian onyx earring 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. Creating a victorian onyx earring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Fei Liu and Intini Jewels are consistently popular. A victorian onyx earring can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Onyx rings, from our inventory of 52, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a mixed cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our victorian onyx earring for sale are for women, but there are 11 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Victorian Onyx Earring?

On average, a victorian onyx earring at 1stDibs sells for $2,695, while they’re typically $490 on the low end and $15,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

A Close Look at Victorian Jewelry

The reign of Queen Victoria encapsulates a quickly evolving period of history — and jewelry styles were no exception. No single period has seen such a diverse group of jewelry attributed to it than the Victorian era. Today, there is a vast collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.

Victorian jewelry is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. (She was surpassed by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015.) During this time, different styles of fashion and jewelry came and went. Thanks to our fascination with royalty and swoon-worthy melodramas like Netflix’s The Crown — which is rife with evocative fashion, jewelry and interiors — and the 2017 feature film Victoria & Abdul, we are all familiar with her story. After the death of Victoria’s father and three childless uncles, she ascended to the throne at age 18. In 1840, Queen Victoria married the love of her life, her first cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.

Queen Victoria loved serpentine jewels, and she had even more power to shape trends than Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle do today. The British monarch’s best-known piece in this mold is the gold coiled-snake engagement ring she received from Prince Albert — the sinuous reptile was considered a symbol of everlasting love.

The Queen's 63-year reign has been divided by historians into the Romantic period, the early happy years, circa 1837–60; the Grand period, marked by the deaths of the Queen’s mother and husband, circa 1860–80; and the late Victorian or Aesthetic period, which lasted from about 1880 until 1901 and ushered in the Belle Époque. Queen Victoria wore her heart on her sleeve, and her fashion and jewelry reflected her emotions.

Romantic period jewelry, which featured common decorative motifs and was embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise, was a celebration of the young monarch’s love. Everything changed with the death of Prince Albert, and the Grand period is most often associated with mourning jewelry. Jewelry was smaller, lighter and more dainty during the late Victorian period. During this era, diamonds came into fashion, and semiprecious gems such as amethysts and opals became prevalent, too. Using gemstones for their natural beauty and not their worth was something that jewelers of the era felt passionate about, and this ideology would really become relevant in Art Nouveau jewelry.

Find a collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry — from rings, necklaces and brooches to a range of other accessories — 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.