14K Yellow Gold and Prong Set Round Diamond Swirl Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamonds: 58 round cut= 2.00cttw Color: I-J Clarity: I1 Dimensions: the earrings measure 18.32mm x 18.91mm Fastenings: straight posts with ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Etruscan Revival Gold Fringe Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 14k rose and yellow gold Antique Etruscan Revival earrings. Measuring 55mm x 20mm. Weight of the pair - 15 grams.
Gold
14K Natural Oval Amethyst Vintage Style Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Earrings Size: 13 x 35 mm. Total Gemstones Weight: 14.30 carat (approx.)
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.60Ct Natural Turquoise and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite 2.60 Carats Natural Turquoise and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Earrings Amazing looking piece! Total Natural Round Cut White Diamonds Weight: Approx. 0.05 Carats (colo...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14ct Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings with Pear-Shape Diamonds – 0.65ct
Located in London, GB
Total Diamond Weight: 0.65ct Diamond Colour: H Diamond Clarity: VS1 Total Weight: 2g Earring Dimension: 17.65mm x 4.6mm TSMS11113
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14ct Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings with Pear-Shape Diamonds – 0.85ct
Located in London, GB
Total Diamond Weight: 0.85ct Diamond Colour: H Diamond Clarity: VS1 Total Weight: 2.1g Earring Dimension: 19.70mm x 5.4mm TSMS11112
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Sapphire Diamond Stud Earrings 14k Gold 0.70 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gemological Appraisal Laboratory of America is a proud member of: - GIA Alumni Association - National Association of Jewelry Appraisers - International Consortium Gem-Testing Laborat...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Diamond Ruby Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold 3.64 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Untreated Finely Faceted Quality Ruby Diamond Earrings 14k Yellow Gold 3.64 TCW Certified $6,950 018671 This fine piece of jewelry is designed by Enrico Kassini Nothing say...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Drop Earrings – 1.40ct Pear & Marquise Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Total Diamond Weight: 1.40ct Diamond Colour: H-I Diamond Clarity: SI Total Weight: 3.27g Earring Dimension: 27mm x 3.70mm TSMS11082
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Wrap Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 7.3 Grams Onyx Diameter: 20 mm x 11 mm x 5.8 mm Earring Length: 22 mm Condition: Vintage, excellent
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Yellow Gold Heart-Shaped Peridot and Diamond Clover Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 10K yellow gold Peridot: 8 heart-shaped= 4.91cttw Diamonds: 2 round cut= 0.02cttw Color: H Clarity: I1 Diamonds: 6 single cut= 0.03cttw Color: H-I Clarity:...
Diamond, Peridot, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.80 Carat Diamond Gold Flower Branch Earrings
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Unusual Earrings The earrings are 18K White & Yellow Gold There are 0.70 Carats In White Diamonds G SI There are 0.80 Carats in Fancy Yellow Diamonds There are 0.30 Carats in Ch...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, W...
18kt White Gold Earrings 43.56ct Sapphire, 3.51ct Diamond
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt White Gold Earrings 43.56ct Sapphire, 3.51ct Diamond, Stunning dangle earrings set with 3 big sapphires on each earring and diamonds Sapphires: 3 big sapphires on each earri...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Yellow Gold Kiss Stud Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K yellow gold Dimensions: the earrings measure 15.0mm x 14.0mm Fastenings: friction backs Weight: 4.35 grams
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$79,022 / set
X Fruity Spring Emerald Diamond Earing
Located in Stockholm, SE
This statement earring showcases a showstopping cluster of emerald, ruby, and diamond. The vivid green and passionate red, amplified by the icy fire of diamonds, create a breathtakin...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Henry Dunay Brushed Finish Gold Knot Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in New York, NY
The earrings measure 1.75" x 1". Hallmarked A9567, Dunay, 18k.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Yellow Gold Ancient Roman Style Gold wire Hoop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Total Gold Weight: 4.07g Earring Dimension: 30.5mm x 14.75mm TSMS11040
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Imperial Jade & Rose Cut Diamond Stud Earrings. Glowing Green.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The earrings are about 19.7mm x 15.3mm each in outer diameter.
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,916Sale Price / set|20% Off
Spectrum 18k Yellow Gold Crisscross Mixed-Cut Diamond X-Studs 1.8 Carat
Located in Deira, Dubai
Redefine your style with the Spectrum Crisscross Diamond X-Studs. These earrings feature a bold, sculptural design where two elegant paths of diamonds—alternating between brilliant r...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Sapphire Diamond Stud Earrings 14k Gold 0.90 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gemological Appraisal Laboratory of America is a proud member of: - GIA Alumni Association - National Association of Jewelry Appraisers - International Consortium Gem-Testing Laborat...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
John Hardy 18k / 925 silver clip on Estate earrings JH123
By John Hardy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Earrings are .75 x .75" and weigh 15.8grams TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIENTS!!
Silver
Diamond Flower Earrings 14K Gold 1.66 TDW Cluster
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
The grand total diamond weight for the pair is 1.66 carats. The earrings measure 19mm x 11mm. They are equipped with screw on backings.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold and Round Peridot Flower Door Knocker Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Peridot: 14 round cut= 3.72cttw Dimensions: the earrings measure 21.4mm x 18.6mm Fastenings: friction backs Weight: 5.99 grams
Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
DeMario 1950s Red Glass Bead and Rhinestone Vintage Drop Earrings
By DeMario
Located in Wilmslow, England
Each earring measures 4.75cm x 2.25cm. A Short History...
Gold Plate
14K White Gold and Round Diamond Hexagon-Shaped Cluster Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k white gold Diamonds: 120 round cut= 1.20cttw Color: G-H Clarity: SI1-SI2 Dimensions: the earrings measure 13.3mm x 13.2mm Fastenings: straight posts wi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,100 / item
Peridot Openwork Drop Earrings in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Earrings Size: 13 x 39 mm. Total Gemstones Weight: 1.50 carat (approx.)
Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Myanmar Black Jadeite Earrings with Moissanites
Located in Kowloon, HK
◆ GEMSTONE: Type A Natural Myanmar Ink Black jadeite, Moissanites ◆ COLOR OF GEM: Black ◆ SHAPE OF JADEITE: Oval ◆ WEIGHT OF JADEITE: 5.3 carat ◆ PRECIOUS METAL: 18K yellow gold ...
Black Jade, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Natural 18K White Gold Blue Sapphire & Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in jaipur, IN
The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean-like hue, making this earring a timeless piece — perfect for special occasions or as a unique engagement and wedding Earring.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Quilted Heart Single Cut Diamond Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Earring Measurements: 11.8mm x 13.85mm Total Weight: 5.2 Grams Diamonds: 26 Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: VS Diamond Carat...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Round Garnet and Round Diamond Foliage Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Garnet: 2 round cut= 4.32cttw Diamonds: 18 round cut= 0.18cttw Color: G-H Clarity: SI1-SI2 Dimensions: the earrings measure 18.2mm x 13.0mm...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Square Cut Emerald and Diamond Crossover Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Emeralds: 44 square cut= 1.32cttw Diamonds: 12 single cut= 0.06cttw Color: H-I Clarity: I1 Dimensions: the earrings measure 15.71mm x 10.0m...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rhinestone Bib Cocktail Statement Necklace and Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rhinestone statement necklace with matching post-back earrings. Earrings: 2"L x 0.70"W. Necklace: 1.5"W x 0.20"D; adjusts from 16"L to 20"L.
Base Metal
Vintage Diamond Platinum Cluster Drop Earrings Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Measuring approx. .7” l x 0.5” w. The earrings are in excellent condition, recently professionally cleaned and polished.
Diamond, Platinum
5.20ctw Natural Ruby Diamond Spray Earrings Yellow Gold NEW
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Make a fiery statement with these new 5.20 ctw Ruby and Diamond Gold Spray Earrings. Crafted in a bold 20mm x 20mm silhouette, these earrings feature five dynamic, directional 14k ye...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$944Sale Price / item|44% Off
Bee on Honeycomb Studs Earrings with Citrines Briolettes
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Contemporary design earrings. Gold: white and yellow (bee) 14k gold Earrings size: 33 x 11.3 mm.
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Marquise Cut Ruby and Round Diamond Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Rubies: 36 marquise cut= 2.47cttw Diamonds: 6 round cut= 0.06cttw Color: G-H Clarity: I1-I2 Dimensions: the earrings measure 26.3mm x 15.6m...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Round Ruby and Round Diamond Huggie Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Rubies: 12 round cut= 0.21cttw Diamonds: 16 round cut= 0.24cttw Color: H-I Clarity: SI2-I2 Dimensions: the earrings measure 15.12mm x 3.33m...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k 47.50 Carat Fox Turquoise Dangle Earrings
Located in Big Bend, WI
The turquoise measure about 26mm x 10.8mm. The earrings have wire hooks and measure 2 1/2" long.
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Tahitian Pearl and Round Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Tahitian Pearls: 2 round= 9.0mm Diamonds:10 round cut= 0.34cttw Color: G-H Clarity: SI1 Fastenings: friction backs Dimensions: the earrings ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,732 / set
Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
These are crafted from hollowed gold typical of the Victorian period, designed so that they can be light and comfortable for the wearer, a huge benefit being that they can easily be ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Pear Shaped Earrings Set in Platinum
Located in London, England
For size reference the earrings measure 2.0 x 1.3 centimetres (from the widest points) and have a combined weight of 12.3 grams.
Diamond, Platinum
Pianegonda Silver Disc Link Necklace Bracelet and Dangle Earrings Set
By Pianegonda
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Pianegonda Weight: 230 Grams Necklace Length: 14" Bracelet Size: 7.5 Earring Measurements: 91 x 12 x 8 mm Metal: Fine Silver Item #: BR-1887-051826-13
Silver
EFFY 14K White Gold and Pave Diamond Floral Drop Earrings
By Effy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: EFFY Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: 36 round cut= 0.46cttw Color: G-I Clarity: SI2-I1 Diamonds: 134 single cut= 0.73cttw Color: G-I Clarity: SI2-I1 Dimensions: the ear...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Cut Citrine and Diamond Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Citrine: 2 oval cabochon cut= 9.84cttw Diamonds: 8 single cut= 0.04cttw Color: G-H Clarity: VS1-VS2 Diamonds: 16 baguette cut= 0.08cttw Col...
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1930s Paste Vintage Flower Drop Earrings
Located in Wilmslow, England
They are detailed with round, colourless paste stones of varying sizes. The earrings are clip on. The earrings measure 4.5cm x 1.5cm.
South Sea Pearl and Blue Sapphire Drop Earrings
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Natural Round Cultivate White South Sea Pearls Surface : Thick Nacre with Natural Flaws Pearl Measurements : 14mm Other Stone : 100% Natural Blue Sapphire Round Cut Average Color/C...
Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Whit...
Lika Behar 24K Yellow Gold Armenian Turquoise Earrings – Luxury Jewelry
By Lika Behar
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Featuring 22.03 carats total weight of light-matrix Armenian turquoise, these elegant earrings measure 19 x 5mm and feature distinctive 8mm robin’s-egg-blue button tops surrounded by...
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Midcentury Gold Half Hoop Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid century 14k gold half hoop earrings by Tiffany & Co. Earring measure 22mm x 15mm.
Gold
$8,153Sale Price|20% Off
18K White Gold Dangling Chandelier Earrings With Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Artisan: Custom Crafted Main Stones: Diamonds—2.80 carats Metal Type: 18K White Gold Weight: 12.220 grams Earring Size: 62 x 20 mm Metal Details Total gold weight: 12.220g, 18K Whit...
Diamond, White Gold
Carved Jade Diamond Citrine Gold Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Earrings are 82mm x 42mm. Marked 750. Weight - 32.2 grams.
Citrine, Diamond, Jade, Gold
6 carat yellow and white diamond chandelier earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set in a bold yet refined blend of platinum and 18k yellow gold, the earrings measure 2 x 3/4 inches—offering striking presence with elegant proportion.
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Blue Opal Tanzanite Dangle Drop Designer Earrings
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Perfect as a fine jewelry statement piece or collectible designer earrings. Details: • Metal: 14K Yellow Gold • Gemstones: Natural Blue Opals – 1 Carat Total; Tanzanites – 0.5 Carat ...
Opal, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Green Tourmaline Diamond Gold Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Earrings measure 20mm x 15mm. Hallmarked Webb 18k.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Elizabeth Locke 18k Gold Blue Venetian Glass Intaglio Moonstone Earrings
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Signature & Marks: With maker's mark and "18K" gold mark. Earring Dimensions: 1" x 1.15". 25.2 grams total weight.
Moonstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Sapphire Diamond Stud Earrings 14k Gold 1.09 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These Sapphire earrings have been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by Gemological Appraisal Laboratory Gemological Appraisal Laboratory of America is a proud member of: - GIA Alu...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari Gold Earrings 18k Spiga Collection Clip-On
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Their compact size makes them a great option if you are looking for Bulgari small hoop earrings that elevate your outfit. The earrings measure 1” x 3/8” and 5/8” in diameter.
Gold, 18k Gold
14K White Gold Multi-Color Gemstone and Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Pink Tourmaline: 4 round cut= 0.24cttw Blue Topaz: 8 round cut= 0.28cttw Amethysts: 8 round cut= 0.21cttw Peridot: 8 round cut= 0.26cttw Cit...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, ...
14ct White Gold Blue Topaz & Diamond Halo Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Total Weight: 3.75g Total Diamond Weight: 0.35ct Diamond Colour: H Diamond Purity: SI Earring Dimension: 22.8mm x 7mm TSMS10806
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.46 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Russian Style Earrings
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
There are 0.46ct in Diamonds G/H VS. The earrings measure 0.75" x 0.25". The earrings weigh 7.4 grams.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Black and White Diamond Ball Sphere Earrings
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Perfect as a statement fine jewelry piece or collectible designer earrings. Details: Metal: 18K White Gold Stones: White Diamonds 1.1 Carats Total; Black Diamonds 0.4 Carats Total St...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.
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