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Two Toned Diamond Omega Back Earrings 14K Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow and White Gold Earring Length: 15.6 mm Total Weight
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage 14k Gold Amethyst Citrine Peridot Omega Back Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These vintage omega-back earrings are crafted in 14k yellow gold and feature a combination of
Category

20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond Ruby Earrings 14K Gold Estate Omega Backs
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Ruby Earrings 14K Gold Estate Omega Backs These estate genuine Ruby diamond
Category

20th Century More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Pear Amethyst Diamond Drop Omega Back Earrings 22.56ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Clarity: VS1 to SI1 • Earring Backs: Posts with omega backs • Measurements: 2.00 inches long by 0.75
Category

Late 20th Century Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Large Mabe Pearl Diamond Lozenge Button Omega Back Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Brilliant White Color - 0.28ctw approx. Material: 14K Yellow Gold w/ White Rhodium Top Weight: 11.6 Grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium

Bezel Set Oval Green Cabochon Jade Omega Back Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 13.4 Grams Gemstone: 2 Oval
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.30ctw Ruby Diamond Halo Earrings 14k Yellow Gold Pierced Omega Backs
Located in McLeansville, NC
precious gems are set in yellow gold and secure with easy to wear stick posts and omega backs Stone
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

David Yurman 14K Yellow White Gold Large Cable X Earrings Omega Backs #18411
By David Yurman
Located in Washington Depot, CT
David Yurman 14K Yellow & White Gold Cable X Earrings Omega Backs This gorgeous set of cable drop
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Omega Back Earrings #21190
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Omega Back Earrings- These elegant earrings offer the look of a
Category

20th Century Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Omega Black Pearl Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold Omega Black Pearl Earrings These stunning earrings are in excellent condition and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Black Pearl, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Omega Back Twist Earrings #21210
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Omega Back Earrings JAGi Certified- These sparkling earrings each
Category

20th Century Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bold Gold Earrings with Omega Backs
Located in Dallas, TX
Bold oversized yellow gold earrings with Omega backs.
Category

Late 20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 6ctw Mosaic Bezel Set Sapphire Omega Back Button Earring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-6ctw (approx.) Material: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 6.81 Grams Closure: Omega Back (Pierced ears are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Enamel Leopard Omega Back Earrings #17772
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Enamel Leopard Omega Back Earrings This gorgeous of 14K yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Contemporary Jadeite Yellow Gold Chinese Knot Omega Backed Drop Earrings 1980s
Located in Towson, MD
One pair of contemporary 1980s pale green jadeite cabochon and 14K yellow gold Chinese knot earring
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Ridged Earrings #19663
By Omega
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ridged Omega Back Earrings- These lovely earrings are crafted in beautifully
Category

20th Century Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 14k Yellow Gold Dual Finish Elegant Flame Like Omega Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 5.33 Grams Backing: Post Back w/ Omega Closures (pierced
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 2.25 Carats Cluster Diamond Domed Button Omega Back Earrings 14k Yellow
Located in beverly hills, CA
This beautiful and well made pair of earrings is crafted from solid 14k yellow gold and features a
Category

Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 14k Yellow Gold Greek Key Pattern Huggie Hoop Omega Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 7.49 Grams Overall Width: 6.1mm (0.24") (east to west
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Designer 14K Yellow Gold 1.50 Carat Diamond Pearl Ribbon Omega Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
These brightly polished 14k yellow gold curved dangle earrings exude vintage inspiration. Sparkling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold 0.54ctw Diamond Dual Finish Wide Cuff Omega Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Brilliant White Color - 0.54ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 20.69 Grams Backing: Post
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Omega Back Earrings
Located in Webster, NY
Stunning Pearl & Diamond Omega back earrings made in 18k yellow gold. Gemstone: Pearl & Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Elegant 14K Yellow White Gold 0.80ctw Diamond Swirl Cluster Omega Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
/H Color - 0.80ctw (approx.) Material: 14k Solid Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Baskets Weight: 12.32
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Earrings #18983
By Omega
Located in Washington Depot, CT
round pearl (15 mm) and five round brilliant cut diamonds set in brushed 14K yellow gold. Omega back
Category

20th Century Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold 16ctw Emerald Cut Prong Set Amethyst Earrings w/ Omega Backs
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 16x11.8mm - 16ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 9.56 Grams Backing: Post Backs w/ Omega
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Yellow Gold 6ctw Mosaic Bezel Set Sapphire Omega Back Button Earring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-6ctw (approx.) Material: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 6.81 Grams Closure: Omega Back (Pierced ears are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

Round Cut Emerald and Diamond Panther Omega Back Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
x 9.6mm Earring Pair Weight: 10.50 Grams Earring Closure Type: Omega Backs Stamped: 585 14K Estate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Oval Hoop Earrings #20404
By Omega
Located in Washington Depot, CT
round brilliant cut diamonds channel set in polished 14K yellow gold. Omega back closures. Approximate
Category

20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brushed 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Round Diamond J Hoop Omega Back Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
every angle. Crafted in luxurious brushed 14 karat yellow gold, each earring features a graceful curve
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Rectangular Hoop Earrings #21036
By Omega
Located in Washington Depot, CT
diamonds set in classic 14K yellow gold. Omega back closures. Approximate total diamond weight: .35 - .40
Category

20th Century Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Large Designer 1.00 Carat Diamonds X Omega Clip Back Earrings 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Large Designer 1.00 Carat Diamonds X Design Omega Clip Back Earrings 14k Gold. Unique by
Category

Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Norman Teufel 14k Yellow Gold 2ct Diamond Circles Motion Spinning Omega Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Clarity - G-I Color - 2.0ctw (approx.) Total Carat Weight: 2.0 (approx.) Material: 14k Solid Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Estate 14K Pear Tanzanite Baguette Diamond Omega Back Huggie Earrings 5ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A dazzling pair of estate cluster earrings, expertly crafted in 14K yellow gold. Together, the
Category

Early 20th Century Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Vivid Ruby Diamond Swirl Omega Back Huggie Earrings 4.20ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage swirl earrings crafted in rich 14 karat yellow gold, beautifully prong
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.00 Carat Diamonds and Onyx Swirl Omega Back X-Large Earrings 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Glamorous Vintage 1.00 Carat Diamonds and Onyx Swirl Omega Back Earrings 14k Gold. The earrings
Category

Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond X Motif Omega Back Earrings in Two-Tone Gold
Located in Webster, NY
Diamond "X" motif omega back earrings crafted in white & yellow gold. Gemstone: Earth Minded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold 1.2 Carat 3 Row Half Hoop Diamond Omega Clip Post Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are just beautiful! They are 14k yellow gold and each earring has 24 brilliant cut
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Ruby 61cts and Diamonds Omega back Paradizia Earrings
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
pieces Diamonds omega posts 14k yellow gold chain and posts Dimensions Length 3 inches Made in Newport
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Coin Pearl Amethyst Flower Shaped Convertible Back Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
(approx.) Material: 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 15.50 Grams Backing: Convertible Clip-On to Post w/ Omega
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 1.14tcw Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Refined and timeless, these vintage earrings are crafted in 14k yellow gold and feature a bold
Category

20th Century Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Green Jade Donut Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Elegant vintage earrings crafted in solid 14K yellow gold and set with polished natural green jade
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Vintage Diamond Earrings 2.30ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
One set 14k yellow vintage 2.30ctw diamond J hoop earrings. There are 48 diamonds that equal
Category

Mid-20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Large Wide 20mm Hammered Domed Scalloped Omega Back Button Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ 14K Yellow Gold Backings Weight: 19.90 Grams Backing: Posts w
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant 14k Two Tone Gold 0.28ctw Diamond Matte Finish Cuff Omega Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Color - 0.28ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White & Yellow Gold Weight: 12.09 Grams Backing: Post
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Earrings
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of 14K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Earrings, brightly polished, featuring six bezel set oval
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Yellow Gold Cabochon Round Coral Twisted Frame Button Omega Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 10.50 Grams Stone(s): (2) Natural Genuine Coral - Round
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold and Onyx Large Circle Earrings #22447
Located in Washington Depot, CT
circular design with sleek inlaid black onyx panels set in polished 14K yellow gold. Omega back closures
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ladies 14K Yellow Gold Labradorite Textured Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
ladies 14K yellow gold labradorite dangle earrings with omega-wire backs. The metal was tested and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Dangle Earrings

Materials

Labradorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Cut Blue Topaz and Pavé Diamond Omega Back Earrings Two-Tone 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
authenticity and current appraisal value. Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Topaz, Diamonds Topaz Count
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Judith Ripka 925 Sterling Mother Of Pearl Nautilus Shell Omega Back Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
! They are post earrings with Omega backs which are sturdy and hold the earrings up very well.. The
Category

2010s American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Classic Puffed 14k Yellow Gold Grooved Polished Wide Cuff Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14K Yellow Gold - 14k White Gold Backing Weight: 11.35 Grams Backing: Posts w
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Bezel-Set Mabe Pearl Stud Earrings
Located in Coral Gables, FL
karat yellow gold. Each earring showcases a luminous pearl measuring approximately 21.5mm in diameter
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gump s 18k Yellow Gold High Quality Deep Blue Lapis Oval Button Omega Earrings
By Gump s San Francisco
Located in Montclair, NJ
Blue Color - High Quality - 17.7x12.9mm each (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold with 14k Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Pearl Amethyst Earrings JAGi Certified #12457
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Gorgeous pair of yellow gold earrings featuring a 7 mm X 9 mm amethyst stone in the center
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Pearl Diamond Ladies Earrings 14K Yellow Gold 0.68cttw
Located in New York, NY
classic style that's great for any special occasion. Crafted in 14K yellow gold. Omega backs. Total weight
Category

1990s Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exquisite 14K Yellow Gold Peridot Flower Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Awaken your style with our 14K yellow gold peridot flower earrings, a verdant delight blooming with
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lion Head Stud Earrings with Sapphire Eyes in 18K Gold 14K Omega Keeper Posts
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
. The hardware on the backs -- the omega clip, hinge and post -- are all 14 karat yellow gold. Each
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k 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.