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Turquoise and Diamond Earrings by Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
The cool blue of turquoise is accented by the drama of sparkling diamonds in these classic Tiffany & Co. earrings. The turquoise stones, totaling 23.77 carats and displaying Tiffany'...
Category
20th Century Modern Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
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Rosior Diamond and White Gold Contemporary Drop Earrings
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior by Manuel Rosas Contemporary Drop Earrings manufactured in White Gold and setted with:
- 672 White Diamonds (G-VVS) with 3,43 ct;
Unique Piece accompanied with its own Certifi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
8.66ct Round Brilliant Diamond Studs in 14kt White Gold, H/I I2
Located in Houston, TX
This stunning pair of classic studs are the perfect upgrade to any jewelry collection. With 8.66ct total weight in round brilliant cut diamonds, H/I color, I2 clarity, and set in 14k...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold, Diamond, Blue Sapphire Drop Earrings with Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
Kent Raible's take on the classic look of Diamonds and Blue Sapphire is simplicity with style! Framed in his 18 karat gold, Raible's granulation and elegant detailing make these drop...
Category
2010s Artisan Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Yellow Gold and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Authentic pair of Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée earrings crafted in 18 karat yellow gold featuring five sections of clovers set with round brilliant cut diamonds (E-F color, VS clarity) ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Crystal Drop Earrings in 18k Matte Yellow Gold with Diamond Accent
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Wonderful 2.65ct Coopapedi Crystal Opal Drop Earrings are Bezel Set in Heavy 18k Matte Yellow Gold with .04ct vs quality Pave Diamond Detail set into the wires. These Earrings were h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dalben 5,4 Carat Deep Green Emerald Rose Gold Earrings
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design 18k rose gold matte finishing earrings with two bezel-set emerald faceted cut emerald weight 5,4 carats .
The emeralds have a deep green color
They are slightly diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Peter Suchy 2.17 Carat Tourmaline Diamond White Gold Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Green pear-shaped tourmaline and diamond dangle earrings. Tourmaline dangles with 8 round brilliant cut accent diamonds in 14k white gold. Designed and crafted in the Peter Suchy wor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
AnaKatarina 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Tsavorite Garnet and Sapphire 'Eternity' Hoops
By AnaKatarina
Located in Dedham, MA
The Evo ‘Eternity’ Hoops transform the ideas of evolution and intuition into beautiful, effervescent hoop earrings perfect for everyday wear. The green tsavorite embodies the energy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Green Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Spectacular platinum diamond chandelier earrings with the finest GIA certified diamonds.
Entirely handmade by one of New York's finest ateliers.
Total diamond weight 22.80 carats (19...
Category
2010s Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Yoko London South Sea Pearl and Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
These striking earrings by Yoko London feature South Sea pearls surrounded by a halo of diamonds. Flawlessly engineered in our London atelier, these elegant earrings are perfect for ...
Category
2010s Modern Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Yellow G...
Heidi Abrahamson Blue Agate Glass and Acrylic Post Modernist Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Architectural Post Modernist earrings created by Heidi Abrahamson of Phoenix, Arizona. Earrings measure 6" in length and are hand made with architectural grade acrylic discs, recons...
Category
2010s Artisan Earrings
Materials
Agate, Brass, Sterling Silver
Bulgari Vintage 20ct Gold Lapis Lazuli, Diamond and Sapphire Earrings c.1970s
By Bvlgari
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully stylish and colourful pair of vintage earrings by Bulgari c.1970s, made in 20ct yellow gold and of large oval form, the earrings each set with a crescent moon shaped pi...
Category
1970s Modernist Vintage Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold, Black Diamonds and White Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
Legends of Africa,
Our iconic heritage collection.
Vania celebrates the beauty and strength of her African homeland with intricate designs, infused with the intensity of the finest ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roseus Periwinkle Titanium Earrings with Rubies and Diamonds 18kt Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
Roseus Periwinkle Titanium Flower Earrings with Rubies and Diamonds
3 carats of diamonds and 1.20 carats of Rubies. 18kt Gold backs.
Category
2010s Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Titanium
Blue Sapphire with Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 2.0 carats with Diamond 1.12 carats Earrings set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Width: 1.7 cm
Length: 1.9 cm
Total Weight: 8.62 grams
"We first opened doors in 198...
Category
2010s Art Deco Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Citrine 16.74 Carat Orange Sapphires 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Citrine 16.74 Carat Orange Sapphires 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
Highlighting two 16.74 Carat Citrine and 462 Orange Sapphires weighing 5.92 Carats are mounted on an 18 Karat Gold ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Citrine, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Michael Kneebone Rubellite Diamond Cabochon Gold Platinum Button Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Cabochon rubellite are featured in these sumptuous button earrings. Rubellite (origin: Brazil) is the red form of tourmaline. The gems are rich lipstick red, eye clean, very well p...
Category
2010s Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Stambolian 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Peruvian Pink Opal Floral Button Earrings
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stambolian 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Peruvian Pink Opal Floral Button Earrings
From the 2021 Spring Collection by Stambolian, these floral style earrings feature two oval-cut, Pink Pe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Earrings
Materials
Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Town 3.58 Carat London Blue Topaz Halo Stud Earrings in 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
These stunning halo stud earrings feature 3.58 carats London Blue Topaz, surrounded by a halo of round white diamonds.
Center: two round London Blue Topaz stones total 3.58 carats
D...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Topaz, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Roule and Co. Loose Shimmering White Sapphire White Gold Shaker Stud Earrings
Located in Dallas, TX
Shaker Stud Earrings handmade in New York by Roule and Co. featuring shimmering faceted round white sapphire floating within a matte-finished spherical 18k white gold cage.
About t...
Category
2010s Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Cushion Colombian Emeralds 11.63 Carats Pair or Individual
Located in Brunswick, ME
Two natural Colombian emeralds, medium green cushion cut, total weight 11,63 carats( 6.15ct and 5.48ct).
Good for earrings, ring and or pendant necklace!
*Included Certificate*
The ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Keshi Pearl Stud Earrings 8-9mm 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
These stunning white Keshi pearl studs measure 8-9mm and feature 14K White Gold posts and backings. They are the perfect everyday stud that you can dress up or down!
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Earrings
Materials
White Gold
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18K Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Style #: XH354E.
SYLVIA KONTENTE 18K Yellow gold diamond hoop earrings with hand-engraved finish.
Precision-cut, round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond total weight: 0.72ct tw.
Diamond c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Mismatched 1.53 Carat Rose-Cut Yellow Blue White Diamond Charm Halo Earrings
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mismatched Hoop earrings with removable charm handmade in Belgium by jewelry artist Joke Quick, in solid 18K Yellow, Rose & White gold and handmade the traditional way ( no casting o...
Category
2010s Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gol...
Fluted Gold Dome Earrings with Raised Diamond Straps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lightweight and comfortable wearing, these 14K Yellow Gold fluted dome earrings sport a 3/16 inch wide, raised diamond strip traversing the entire earring on the diagonal. The total...
Category
Late 20th Century Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
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Syna Yellow Gold Blue Topaz and Rubellite Mogul Drop Chain Earrings
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold
Blue Topaz Drops 25 carats approx.
Rubellite cabochons 0.50 carat approx.
18kyg butterfly backs
About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata
Drawing ins...
Category
2010s Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Rubelite, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cosmic Dance Double Hoops with Black and White Diamonds
Located in Mumbai, IN
“Siva’s Cosmic Dance“
18kt White gold hoops set with 444 white diamonds and 444 black diamonds.
“Every subatomic particle not only does an energy dance, but is also an energy d...
Category
2010s Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18ky Roma Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Cincinnati, OH
By designer Erwin Reu, these huggie earrings are a must have for every day!
18 karat yellow gold hoops with a ribbed design outside and a smooth finish inside.
Approximately 6.5mm w...
Category
1990s Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
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Walters Faith 18k Rose Gold and Diamond Front Facing Hoop Earring
Located in New York, NY
Walters Faith's Clive Collection 18K Rose Gold and Diamond Front Facing Hoop Earring. .27 Diamond Carat Weight. Hoop measures 25mm W. Post has omega clip backing. Earring can be spec...
Category
2010s Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Signed Angela Cummings Pyramidal Clip On Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A unique pyramidal shape clip on earrings by the iconic designer Angela Cummings, circa 1990. The clip on earrings have posts and omega back. They are set in 18 karat polished yello...
Category
1990s Modern Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Cut Diamond Illusion Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of diamond stud earrings.
Made up of baguette and round cut diamonds, this earring has tons of sparkle and gives the look of one emerald cut diamond.
1.01 cara...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
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Topaz Diamond Studs Earrings, Halo of Diamonds, 2.50 Carat White Topaz, Black
Located in Austin, TX
Do you want a little blackening with your white gold and white topaz. This earring is so unique with an organic stone in each earring with diamond going all the way around. The blac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Earrings
Materials
Topaz, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Square Sapphire & Round Peridot, 18k Two-toned Gold Lever-Back Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These earrings are a fresh, new look in fine jewelry! The creative use of colors and shapes is clear in the design of these beautiful drop earrings as vibrant, "Granny Smith" apple g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Earrings
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Plated in Black Rhodium Ruby Bar and Black South Sea Pearl Earrings
By Susana Lang
Located in London, GB
Hand made in 18 karat white gold and plated in black Rhodium, these earring have each a 2" bar created with 17 Rubies and finished with one AAA+ grade quality Tahitian Black South Se...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Earrings
Materials
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, White Gold, Rhodium
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Ring and Earrings Set
Located in New York, NY
A classic wide band with a matching pair of gorgeous earrings from Van Cleef and Arpels! This jewelry set is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a basket-weave motif pave-set wit...
Category
1990s Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Drop Earrings by Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Located in Nantucket, MA
Three pear-shaped, faceted pink tourmalines are set in 18K gold on the earring's post. A line of round, brilliant cut diamonds run down the spine of the earring, set in an oxidized ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
DiamondTown 7.92 Carat London Blue Topaz Earrings in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
These beautiful earrings feature 7.92 carats cushion cut blue topaz. The prongs are embellished with 0.05 carats diamonds.
Set in 14k white gold, these earrings would be a welcome a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rubellite Tourmaline Earrings 6.02 Carat Emerald Cut
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rubellite Tourmaline emerald cut pair, weighing a total of 6.02 carats, is adorned by a total of 0.81 carat round brilliant diamonds, in these drop lever back 18K white gold earrings...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, ...
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Art Deco Style Jade Lapis Lazuli Gold Emeralds Diamonds Enamel Drops Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic Art Deco Style earrings with Lapis Lazuli round button tops 10 mm in diameter with small round emerald cabs in the center,middle parts are composed of 2 small round coral cab...
Category
Early 2000s Art Deco Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Enamel
Handmade Aquamarine and Diamond Drop Earrings
By H & H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
Handmade Aquamarine and Diamond Drop Earrings
Handmade 18 karat white gold aquamarine and diamond earrings. The checkboard top oval aquamarines have a total weight 32.18 carats G.I...
Category
2010s Modern Earrings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
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Mandarin Garnet Earrings Gemstone Pair 3.78 Carat Unset Oval Loose Gems
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Superb pair of Mandarin Garnet oval gems, weighing a total of 3.78 carats, offered loose to a fine gemstone lover.
Returns are accepted and paid by us within 7 days of delivery.
We o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet
Castillani Etruscan Revival Pendant or Brooch and Matching Earrings, circa 1860
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique Castillani pendant/brooch with matching earrings. This is Etruscan Revival at its very best by one of the foremost in archaeological revival jewels. The 19th century was ch...
Category
19th Century Etruscan Revival Antique Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
Scintillating Pair of 6.31 Carat Vivid Pink Sapphire and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Tustin, CA
Exquisite pair of estate, natural corundum, transparent purple-pink, oval rectangular shaped radiant cut sapphires are prong set in 18 karat white gold and surrounded by 3.16 total c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Elegant Yellow Gold and Jade Drop Earrings 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Beautiful and Elegant Yellow Gold and Jade Earrings.
Yellow Gold 18 Carat
Natural Jade
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Elizabeth Locke 19 Karat Yellow Pearl Drop Earring
Located in Cincinnati, OH
These earrings are a classic must have!
Elizabeth Locke 19 karat yellow gold
White Pearl Cheerio style number ER14728
Pearl is approximately 9mm
19 karat yellow gold hammered finish ...
Category
Early 2000s Earrings
Materials
Pearl
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Hand Carved Pink Opal Earring with Pink Sapphire Set in 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved Pink Opal earring with pink sapphire set in 18K yellow Gold is simply stunning and perfect for outdoor parties.
Closure: Push Post
18kt Gold: 6.4gms
Sapphire: 1.35cts
G...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Pink Sapphire, Opal, Sapphire, Geode, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Aldo Cipullo Gold Diamond Clip Earrings
By Aldo Cipullo
Located in Austin, TX
A simple and elegant pair of 18k yellow gold and diamond snake form earrings by Aldo Cipullo, circa 1970's.
The earrings shaped like coiled snakes, the heads studded with diamonds....
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
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Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Sapphire Cabochon 18k Textured Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Sapphire Cabochon 18K Textured Gold Earrings. The sapphires are ranging from small to big sizes along the earrings. The length of the earrings are 3...
Category
20th Century Earrings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant Green Emerald Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of handmade Green Emerald and Diamond drop earrings.
4 pear shape Green Emeralds with fine color and brilliance weigh 13.22.
2 round brilliant cut white d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold
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Sapphire Pearl Earring, Earring Drops in White Gold, Event or Everyday Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
The beauty of these sapphire and pearl earrings are unquestionable! There are three gorgeous blue sapphires that descend in size on each earring with a nice genuine white pearl at t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Earrings
Materials
Sapphire, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Dangle Earrings Set with 18.51 Carat Amethysts and Spinels
By Eva Soussana
Located in Paris, FR
Each Piece is Painstakingly Handcrafted by our Artisans in France at the "Atelier Franck Mico", our High Jewellery Workshop in Paris, an Active Member of "Atelier d'Art de France".
...
Category
20th Century Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Spinel, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Ear Studs Earrings Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold
Located in Geneva, CH
Ear Studs Earrings Oval Sapphire and Diamond claw set on Yellow Gold.
Sapphire Oval height: 6.51 millimeters.
Earrings height: 1.00 centimeter.
Earrings width: 0.60 centimeter.
Gross...
Category
Late 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
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Diamond 2.14 Carat Earrings Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 2.14 carats Earrings set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Width: 1.2 cm
Length: 5.2 cm
Total Weight: 12.07 grams
"We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated i...
Category
2010s Art Deco Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Baroque Pearls Earrings Set with Pink Beryls Tumbles by Marion Jeantet
Located in Paris, FR
Pink and White fresh water pearls earrings, baroque shape, and pink beryls with 18 K yellow gold swan neck attachments.
Price without local taxes
Pink beryls weight: 18.95 carats
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Beryl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980's Marquise Round Oval Cluster Diamond Platinum Clip Back Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Add some gleaming beauty to your life with these elegant Diamond Platinum Marquise, Round Cut, and Oval Cluster Clip Back Earrings!
These alluring earrings boast 60 genuine natura...
Category
1980s Artisan Vintage Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
John Iversen Large Oval Pebble Oxidized Sterling Silver Stud Earrings
By John Iversen
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Oval Stud Earrings handcrafted by award winning jewelry maker John Iversen in finely-textured oxidized sterling silver with post and clip backs. Posts easily removed upon reque...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artist Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver, Mixed Metal, Other, Gold, 14k Gold
Sophia D 31.66 Carat Pear Shape Round Diamond Platinum Large Chandelier Earrings
By Sophia D
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Sophia D 31.66 Carat Pear Shape Round Diamond Platinum Large Chandelier Earrings
These incredible earrings are a true statement by themselves. Round diamonds are set in the center i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique and Vintage Earrings
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.
