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DAVID YURMAN Estate 14k Sapphire Earrings
By David Yurman
Located in Narberth, PA
earrings are crafted in 14k yellow gold, and have a rounded, domed design. A row of 5 French cut sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Dice Square Earrings .25 Carat 14 Karat Omega Clip
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold 7.8 grams Earring measure 11mm diameter Depth: 5mm (front to back) Comfortable Clip On
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Wire Hoop Earrings
By Campanelli Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Classic with a literal "twist"! These lovely 14 karat yellow gold hoop earrings are oblong in shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
mm x 13 mm) set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold. Omega back closures. Size: 25 mm x 19 mm
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond Earrings 14K Gold Cluster Pear Shape 4.11 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold Each earring is studded with 137 round cut diamonds. The total diamond
Category

Late 20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Multi Color Jade Earrings #19816
Located in Washington Depot, CT
jade stones all set in 14K yellow gold earring with omega backs! Size: 20.7mm X 10.7mm X 7.1mm Weight
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14K Gold, Oval Cut Amethyst, Diamond Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of gold, amethyst, and diamond drop earrings. In 14 karat yellow gold. Each with oval
Category

20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Earrings #14975
Located in Washington Depot, CT
brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow gold. Omega back closures.  Approximate total diamond
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

8.00 ct Pave Diamond Earrings with Rounds and Baguettes in 18k 14k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
with 14 Baguette Diamonds set in high-polished 18k Yellow Gold. Earrings are clip on style with 14k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

TIFFANY CO. Vintage 14k Pearl Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Narberth, PA
vibrant yellow gold, each earring features a large pearl held within a smooth and simple bezel setting
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold and Mabee Pearl Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
14k yellow gold and 17mm round Mabee pearl earrings with omega clip. Stamped on the back 14k, maker
Category

1990s Canadian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

David Yurman Silver 14k Gold Amethyst Green Stone Cable Renaissance Earrings
By David Yurman
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 2.5x3.2mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold - Sterling Silver .925 Weight: 12.65 Grams Backing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Ash Grossbardt 14K Gold Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
A refined pair of earrings by Ash Grossbardt, crafted in 14K yellow gold and set with the
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Raafty Yellow Gold Amethyst Garnet Citrine Topaz Earrings
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Raafty 14 Karat Yellow Gold Yellow Gold Amethyst Garnet Citrine Topaz Earrings. The earrings have
Category

1990s American Drop Earrings

Materials

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

14K Two-Toned Gold Round and Princess Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
14 karat white and yellow gold, these hoop earrings have a modern yet stylish design. Each of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Diamond Black Onyx Earrings Classic 14 Karat White Gold Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in classic Diamond and Black Onyx Earrings in 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold. These
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Twist Hoop Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
crafted in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold. Omega back closures. Size: 34 mm x 6 mm Weight: 5.4 dwt
Category

20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Shining Yellow Gold Sun Ray Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Campanelli Pear
Located in Troy, MI
& omega clip backs for security of wear. Complimentary signature wrapping and presentation box included
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold Diamond Pair Of Huggie/ Hoop Earrings
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 14K yellow gold and diamonds pair of Huggie/ Hoop earrings. This set of earrings contains
Category

20th Century Unknown Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Vintage African Amethyst Diamond 14K Gold Earrings Designer Signed Estate
By Estate Jewelry
Located in Brambleton, US
estate earrings are crafted in rich 14K yellow gold. Signed by designer on the inside, it appears to be
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
pearl (14 mm) set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold. Omega back closures. Size: 18 mm Weight
Category

20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Half Oval Hoop Earrings #16751
Located in Washington Depot, CT
feature eight round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow gold. Omega back closures
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Half Hoop Earrings #18061
Located in Washington Depot, CT
brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow gold. Omega back closures. Approximate total diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Princess and Round cut Earrings
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Princess and Round cut Earrings, containing 24 Princess cut diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Door Knocker Earrings #17515
Located in Washington Depot, CT
brilliant cut diamonds in classic 14K yellow gold. Omega back closures. Approximate total diamond weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Dangle Doorknocker Earrings #19058
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Dangle Doorknocker Earrings JAGi Certified - These lovely dangle
Category

20th Century Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dankner 1980 s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Basket Weave Vintage Earrings
By Henry Dankner Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
polish finish Completed by hinged omega back Stamped for 14 karat gold Signed for Dankner Circa: 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large 14K Gold Cushion Cabochon Polished Lapis Lazuli Bezel Set Button Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
These beautiful button earrings are very well crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and feature a pair
Category

Vintage 1980s Stud Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

DAVID YURMAN Estate 14k Diamond "X" Hoop Earrings
By David Yurman
Located in Narberth, PA
earrings are crafted in 14k yellow gold, and the surface of each earring is decorated with a ribbed texture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Gold 40ctw Large Domed Cabochon Amethyst Bezel Set Button Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at gorgeous vintage pair of earrings that are crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and
Category

Vintage 1970s More Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Mabe Pearl Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
pearl (15 mm) set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold. Omega back closures. Matching pendant: RL
Category

20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Earrings #14048
Located in Washington Depot, CT
feature 28 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow gold. Omega back closures. Total
Category

20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

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

20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

White Oval Shape Opal Emerald and Diamond Vintage Inspired 14K Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
mark a milestone occasion.   Earrings Information Style: Vintage Width: 14 mm. Length: 21 mm. Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

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

MS Diamond Yellow Gold Door Knocker Earrings
Located in New York, NY
14kt Yellow Gold Omega Back Earrings with Posts. Set with clean, full cut white Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Mazza Bartholomew Azurite Malachite 14 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
pair by designer Diane Mazza. All framed in 14 karat yellow gold, iridescent Mother of Pearl enhanced
Category

1990s American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Jade, Malachite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

.50ct Natural Round Diamond Retro hoop earrings 14kt yellow gold square
Located in New York, NY
14 karat yellow gold 12.6 grams 22 mm wide front to back 6.5 mm thick at Diamond row Omega Clip
Category

2010s American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Half Hoop Clip On Earrings Circa 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: METAL: 14-karat yellow gold. WEIGHT: 16.7 grams. EARRING BACKS: omega clip backs. MEASUREMENTS
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 14k Pearl and Diamond Brutalist Dangle Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
yellow gold, these Brutalist-style earrings each feature two large Baroque pearls, which exhibit a
Category

Vintage 1940s Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Mazza Angel Skin Coral 14 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By The Mazza Company
Located in Vero Beach, FL
karat yellow gold omega clip backs and comfort circle with post. Stamped on back plaque ” MAZ 14K
Category

2010s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Pear Cabochon Lapis W/ Flare Open Work Frame Tear Drop Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 17.74 Grams Backing: Post Backs w/ Omega Closures (Pierced ears are
Category

Vintage 1960s Drop Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

37.52 CTW Aquamarine Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Drop Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Weighing approximately 0.16 carat total - eye clean and bright Completed by posts with hinged omega backs
Category

Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Cuff Star Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
dangling star and each are accented with 20 round brilliant cut diamonds set in 14K yellow gold. Omega back
Category

20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
classic 14K yellow gold. Omega back closures. Matching necklace: RL-00013237 Approximate total diamond
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

14K Two-Toned Gold 1/2 Carat Round and Princess Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
14 karat white and yellow gold, these hoop earrings have a modern yet stylish design. Each of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Round Diamond Trio Cluster Style Drop Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These shimmering diamond earrings, set in lustrous 14 karat yellow gold, showcase a charming trio
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Half Carat Diamond Inside Out Hoop Earrings Yellow Gold 0.50ct Diamond Hoops
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
hoops are 1.2 mm wide in 14k yellow gold, the 14k yellow gold has a modern, rich yellow gold color and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Dome Coral Mid Century Yellow Gold Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
treated. Mounted in handmade 3 row twisted wire frames. Omega clip and post back. These exquisite earrings
Category

Mid-20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Panther Motif J-Hoop Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These striking J-hoop earrings are crafted in two-tone 14 karat yellow gold, featuring an stunning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Wide Multi-Row Round Diamond Half Hoop Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: 18.1 grams Earring Dimensions: 21mm x 11.2mm Earring Closure Type: Omega Back Stamped: 14K Estate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 2010 s Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Triple Star Ear-Clip Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
finish Completed by hinged omega backs Stamped for 18 karat gold Fully signed for Tiffany & Co. Circa
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Designer 0.54 Carat Diamonds Bolts Screws Design Earrings Ring Set 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
set of both earrings with omega clip-on style back featuring both yellow gold and white gold with
Category

Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Scattered Round Diamond Half Hoop Earrings Set in Brushed 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
14 karat yellow gold. This elegant pair features a distinctive domed shape, creating a sophisticated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

1970s Onyx Diamond Gold " Alpha Omega " Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
most wearable pair of vintage earrings . Secured by an omega clip back, post can be added if desired.
Category

Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold

Half Polished Half Textured Diamond Disc Earrings 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your style with these stunning 14 karat yellow gold disc earrings, a harmonious blend of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Set in 18K Gold, Tanzanites, Yellow Sapphires Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
from Rose Gold, Yellow Gold or White Gold. Also 10k, 14k and 18k gold is available for most of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k 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.