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Vintage Lavender Jadeite Cabochon 14k Yellow Gold Omega Back Earrings 1980s
Located in Towson, MD
One pair of vintage 1980s 14k yellow gold earrings set with two 19 x 17 mm dyed lavender jadeite
Category

Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Lapis Lazuli, Natural Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Omega Back Earrings
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
wear as well as special occasions. Material: 14k yellow gold Weight: 12.9 grams Gemstone: Lapis Lazuli
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Wings Omega Back Earrings #21085
By Omega
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Wings Omega Back Earrings These 14K yellow gold omega back earrings feature a
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Gemstone Earrings Omega Back
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Dimensions: 23 x 16.7 mm Multi gem 14k yellow gold earrings with omega back closure.
Category

20th Century Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cabochon Turquoise 14k Yellow Gold Earrings Omega Back
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
. Weight: 9.7 grams Material: 14k yellow gold Gemstone: Turquoise Earring dimension: 17mm long 14.6 mm wide
Category

Vintage 1980s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lapis Lazuli 14k Yellow Gold Ruffle Gold Earrings Omega Back
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Yellow Gold Gemstone: Lapis Lazuli - 11 mm diameter Closure: Omega back
Category

Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Oval Omega Backed Hoop Earrings
Located in Towson, MD
These stunning estate 14K yellow gold diamond oval hoop earrings combine contemporary elegance with
Category

20th Century Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Italian Salmon Coral Diamond Omega Back Earrings
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
gemstone with healing properties and protective powers. Material: 14k yellow gold Gemstone: Diamond 1.40
Category

20th Century Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 5 Carat Blue Topaz Diamond Omega Back Earrings
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Modern Estate Composition: 14K Yellow Gold Primary Stone: Two Emerald Cut Blue Topaz Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.46ctw Blue Sapphire Diamond J-Hook Earrings 14k Gold Drops Omega Backs
Located in McLeansville, NC
- F - G Clarity - SI1 - SI2 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 6.2 Grams Stamps: 14k Closure: Stick
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Smoky Quartz Omega earrings 14KT yellow gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Very interesting pair of quartz earrings in 14KT yellow gold, small details all over the earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Amethyst Clip Earrings
Located in Boston, MA
14K Yellow Gold Amethyst Clip Earrings These elegant 14k yellow gold clip earrings feature vibrant
Category

Vintage 1980s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Pink Cameo Earrings 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Details: Pink Cameo Woman's Profile Material: 14K Yellow gold Dimensions: 18mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Floral Cluster Earrings 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Ruby Approx. Carat Weight: 2.05cttw Metal Choice: 14K Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold. Amethyst and Diamond Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This lovely pair of Late-20th Century fashion earrings are crafted from 14k yellow gold and
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Sterling Silver 14K Gold Huggie Earrings with Omega Clips
By David Yurman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
14 karat yellow gold elements. Each with gold posts and silver omega clip closures. Marked to the
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Type A Carved, Pierced Jade Earrings with Post Omega Closures in 14K Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
jades are prong-set in 14 karat gold yellow frames with open backs and a subtle raked detail. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Mabe Pearl Earrings in Freeform 14K Gold Frames with Post + Omega Closures
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Two gorgeous mabe pearls -- white with pink overtones -- are set in graceful 14 karat yellow gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Star Crescent Moon Ruby Diamond Earrings 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
Color: H/I Diamond Clarity: SI2 Metal Choice: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 12mm x 11mm Closure: Omega
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Geometric 14K Yellow Gold Hoop Style Earrings w Diamond Enhancements
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
pyramid-like shape gradating from 3/8 in to 1/2 inch to 5/8 all created in satin 14 karat yellow gold
Category

Early 2000s American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3 Carat Cluster Diamond Earrings 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
: SI1/SI2 Diamond Color: H Metal Choice: 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cut: Round Weight: 10 grams Dimensions
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Opal Emerald and Diamond Vintage Inspired Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Width: 14 mm. Length: 21 mm. Weight: 7.10 g. (approx. in total) Backing: Omega
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Topaz, Citrine, Amethyst, Garnet, Peridot Earrings 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
: 5.00cttw Stone Cut: Marquise Weight: 6 grams Dimensions: 27mm x 14mm Closure: Omega Clip On
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Earrings with Hearts and Arrows Diamonds New
Located in Warren, NJ
- 0.49, set in 14k yellow gold. The earrings are secured with omega back fastenings, providing comfort
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Large Elizabeth Locke Coin Button Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold with 14k Clips
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in La Jolla, CA
in 18k Yellow Gold. The earrings are secured by posts with 14k Omega backs. The earrings measure
Category

Late 20th Century North American Neoclassical Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Greek Goddess Aphrodite with Dove Design Omega Clip-On Earrings
Located in Sugar Land, TX
Dimensions: 28MM Weight: 11 grams Closure: Omega Clip-On Earrings are solid 14k Yellow Gold, not plated or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18/14KT Baroque Pearl and Diamond Omega Earrings
Located in Lynchburg, VA
These beautiful earrings are set with an 18-karat gold fixture and secured by 14-karat gold omega
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Two-Tone Gold Ruby and Diamond Pendant Earrings Set
Located in New York, NY
finished with a polished bail, and the earrings are fitted with secure omega backs. A cohesive and colorful
Category

Mid-20th Century Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Cluster Earrings 14Kk Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Emerald Metal Choice: 14K Yellow Gold Stone Cut: Marquise
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow gold. Omega back closures. Approximate total diamond
Category

20th Century Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold, Onyx and 0.55 Carat Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
14 karat yellow gold earrings set with oval black onyx centers. Round brilliants diamonds set in
Category

Vintage 1980s American Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Half Hoop Omega Back Earrings #20966
By Omega
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Half Hoop Omega Back Earrings- These sparkling earrings each feature
Category

20th Century Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold and Carved Soldier Green Onyx Omega Back Earrings #20023
By Omega
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold and Carved Soldier Green Onyx Omega Back Earrings- These elegant earrings each
Category

20th Century Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Emerald and Diamond Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
16 emeralds and 16 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow gold. Omega back closures
Category

20th Century Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold 5ctw Garnet Large Oval Dual Finish Geometric Omega Back Earrings
By Omega
Located in Montclair, NJ
(approx.) - 5cte (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 18 Grams Overall Height: 29.83mm (1.17
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980 s 18 Karat Bicolor Gold and Diamond Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
yellow and white gold, with posts and omega clip backs, these bold beautifully made earrings are just the
Category

Vintage 1980s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Open Pyramid Omega Back Earrings #20575
By Omega
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Open Pyramid Omega Back Earrings- These elegant 14K yellow gold earrings
Category

20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow White Gold Trim Omega Back Earrings #20440
By Omega
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow & White Gold Omega Back Earrings These beautiful omega back earrings were crafted
Category

20th Century Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Citrine Omega Back Earrings #19733
By Omega
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Citrine Omega Back Earrings JAGi Certified- These elegant earrings each
Category

20th Century Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cultured Mabe Blistered Pearl 14 Karat Gold Earrings with Diamonds and Gemstones
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. Earring type: Statement Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Pearls: 2, white with iridescent overtone Multi-colored
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Colored Diamond and Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
, these statement earrings are perfect for any garden party! Backings: Posts with omega clip backs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Gold, Mother of Pearl, and Onyx, Oval Shaped Earrings by Peter Brams Designs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This pair of very aesthetic and soundly constructed 14K yellow gold clip on earrings are truly
Category

Late 20th Century American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold

14k Yellow Gold Diamond Omega Back Huggie Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These huggie earrings are crafted in 14k yellow gold and feature sparkling diamonds set along the
Category

20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Swirl Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
accented with 54 round diamonds approx. total weight .66cts. set in platinum with 14k yellow gold Omega
Category

Mid-20th Century Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, Gold

Signed KABANA Black Onyx Mother of Pearl Checkerboard Earrings
By Kabana
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
that will pair with a multitude of styles. The 14k yellow gold body features a post with omega backs
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Overlapping X Omega-Back Earrings #17312
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Overlapping X Omega-Back Earrings Elegant 14K yellow gold X earrings with omega
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold 0.24tcw Diamond Leopard Omega Back Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These statement earrings are crafted in 14k yellow gold and feature a bold leopard motif accented
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Omega Back Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Elegant vintage 14K yellow gold earrings featuring lustrous mabe pearls framed in smooth, rounded
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Champagne Diamond Omega Back Earrings #22983
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Champagne Diamond Omega Back Earrings- These elegant earrings each feature 14
Category

20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Lapis Omega Back Earrings
Located in Dallas, TX
In 14 karat yellow gold, each oval lapis earrings is secured with an Omega back. Timeless and
Category

Late 20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Back Diamond J Hoop Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Omega Back Diamond J Hoop Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold These earrings are crafted in 14k yellow
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Puffed Scalloped Dangle Drop Earrings w/ Omega Back
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold - Hollow Design Weight: 6.45 Grams Backing: Omega back closure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Cluster Omega Back Earrings #23568
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Cluster Omega Back Earrings- Elegant and timeless, these 14K
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Omega Back Hoop Earrings #23118
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Omega Back Hoop Earrings- Classic and timeless, these 14K yellow
Category

20th Century Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Omega Back Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Earring Diameter: 21.7 mm x 10.8 mm Total Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Shape Sapphire and Diamond Omega Back Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Earring Diameter: 0.57" x 0.57" Total Weight
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Tanzanite Diamond Halo Earrings #19899
By Omega
Located in Washington Depot, CT
set in 14K yellow gold. Omega back closures. Approximate total tanzanite weight: 1.6 ct. Approximate
Category

20th Century Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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14k Yellow Gold Omega Back Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of 14k yellow gold omega back earrings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 12 vintage examples as well as 10 contemporary versions. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of 14k yellow gold omega back earrings made by Contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Tiffany Co. and David Yurman produced popular versions that are worth a look. Browse our collection of 8 Diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. There are many round cut, cabochon and oval cut 14k yellow gold omega back earrings for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of 14k yellow gold omega back earrings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are 14k Yellow Gold Omega Back Earrings?

On average, 14k yellow gold omega back earrings at 1stDibs sell for $1,375, while they’re typically $550 on the low end and $7,400 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.