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18 Karat Rose Gold and Diamonds Mini Earrings
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
Rose Gold Central Diamonds (GVS+) = 0.31 ct Made in Italy
Category

2010s British Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Sabbadini Yellow Sapphire, Black Onyx and Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
By Sabbadini
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and beautiful pair of octagonal shape step-cut yellow sapphire clip-on earrings set in
Category

20th Century Italian Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Carat Yellow Gold White Diamonds Carnelian Handcrafted Stud Design Earring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold with 0.03 White Diamonds in the
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Burma Red Ruby with Round Diamonds White Gold Earrings
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Oval Burma Red Ruby with Round Diamonds White Gold Earrings. Classic Design for this Earrings with
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Handcrafted Mediterranean Red Coral White Diamond Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. These Earrings are made of 18K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 1.00 Carats of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Earrings from ANGELETTI PRIVATE COLLECTION Gold Green Tourmaline Diamond
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Earrings from ANGELETTI PRIVATE COLLECTION White and Yellow gold with Green Tourmaline and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Classical Roman Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Mediterranean Red Coral White Diamond Yellow Gold "Flowers" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. These Earrings are made of 18K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.65 Carats of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina B. Ken Detachable Hoop Earrings
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
MARINA B Ken Detachable Hoop Earrings in Blackened 18k Yellow Gold. An iconic and recognizable
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Marina B Diamond Earrings
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
Type: clip on Signed Marina B and hallmarked Metal Type: 18 karat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Alex Jona Brown and White Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold earrings, set with 1.13
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Picchiotti 18 Karat White Gold and 5.37 Carat, Diamond Heart Earrings
By Picchiotti
Located in New York, NY
gold heart shaped earrings have been meticulously set with 5.37 carats of round brilliant diamonds
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Handcraft Colombian Emeralds 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Stud Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 18 karat white gold stud earrings. Handmade by our artisans assembled with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Blue Sapphire Australian Pearls Diamonds Earrings
By FRALEONI
Located in Rome, IT
18 Kt. white gold earrings with round-cut diamonds, double rose-cut blue sapphires, Australian
Category

2010s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Earrings with Emeralds, Sapphires, White Diamonds and Micromosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
The Colibrì earrings are a radiant expression of nature’s elegance, where light and color
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

1980 Tutti Frutti 18kt White Gold Diamonds Emeralds Rubies Sapphires Earrings
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of 1980 Tutti Frutti clip earrings realized in 18 kt. white gold with 5.19 carats of round cut
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Mediterranean Red Coral White Diamond Onyx Yellow Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. These Clip-On Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold with 18K Yellow Gold Clips
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage Jade Earrings From ANGELETTI PRIVATE COLLECTION Gold Diamonds Rubies
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Jade Earrings From ANGELETTI PRIVATE COLLECTION White gold 18kt with Diamonds ct. 1.55 and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Classical Roman Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Picchiotti 18 Karat Gold 4.58 Carat Sapphire and 2.32 Carat Diamond Earrings
By Picchiotti
Located in New York, NY
sapphires and round brilliant diamonds, set in 18 karat yellow gold. Clip on Earrings, can be adjusted to
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Emerald Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Back Type: Clip-on Metal Type: 18 Karat Gold
Category

20th Century Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Half Hoop Earrings
Located in Zurich, CH
Elegant pair of 18 karat gold, yellow sapphire and diamond half hoop earrings. Of bombé design
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Sabbadini 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings with Pink Tourmaline and Black Onyx
By Sabbadini
Located in New York, NY
These 18 karat yellow gold earrings are designed with a row of Baguette Cut Pink Tourmaline stones
Category

1990s Italian Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona 18 Karat White Gold White Diamond Moonstone Stud Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold stud earrings set with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Oval Earrings ANGELETTI PRIVATE COLLECTION Gold Peridots Pink Sapphires
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Oval Earrings From ANGELETTI PRIVATE COLLECTION White gold with Cabochon Peridots and Pink
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Classical Roman Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Alex Jona 18 Karat White Gold White Diamond Ruby Stud Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold, stud earrings set with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona 18 Karat White Gold White Diamond Emerald Stud Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold stud earrings set with 0.26
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mediterranean Red Coral 0.95 Carat White Diamond Onyx White Gold Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. These Clip-On Earrings are made of 14K White Gold with 18K White Gold Clips
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Earrings White Yellow Gold White Diamond Sapphires Hand Decorated Micromosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
shine of gold and to the fineness of diamonds is added the crowning art of micromosaic, which grew
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

ROBERTO LEGNAZZI Elephants Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds And Gemstones
By Legnazzi
Located in Miami, FL
Elephants earrings designed by Roberto Legnazzi. These are a beautiful pair of clips-on earrings
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Maltese Cross Tourmaline Earrings
Located in New York, NY
. Approximate diameter: .75" Back Type: Clip-on Approximate Weight: 21.7 grams Metal Type: 18-karat gold
Category

20th Century Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Selected Intense Blue Tanzanite Earrings White Gold with Diamonds, Matching Ring
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Selected Intense Blue Tanzanite Earrings Set in White Gold with Diamonds. Unique Earrings White
Category

2010s Italian Classical Roman Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

TIFFANY CO. Angela Cummings Modernist Earrings 18Kt Gold Jasper Jade
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist clips-on earrings designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. This is a beautiful pair
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Black Jade, Jasper, Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Important Bvlgari Diamond Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Signed: Bulgari Approximately Measures: .75" long Back Type: clip on Metal Type: 18-karat gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

La Nouvelle Bague 18 Karat Gold Earrings with Diamond .32 Carat and Green Enamel
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in New York, NY
for pierced ears ,but can easily be adjusted to wear as clip ons. The earrings are stamped 18K 750
Category

1990s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

pair of 1980 s mother of pearl and pave diamond clip-on earrin
Located in Firenze, FI
Dramatic 1980’s solid 18k yellow gold Mother Of Pearl earrings with (approximately 1.20c ) of F, VS
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Vaid Roma 18 Karat White Gold Earrings with Iolite and Blue Topaz
By Vaid Roma
Located in New York, NY
some of the most renowned jewelers across the world. These VAID 18 KT white gold button earrings are
Category

1990s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Iolite, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Giorgio Visconti 2.35 Carat Diamond Heart Shaped 18 Karat White Gold Earrings
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Giorgio Visconti 2.35 Carat Diamond Heart Shaped 18 Karat White Gold Earrings featuring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style White Brilliant Cut Diamond Blue Sapphire White Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. These Clip-On Earrings are made of 18K White Gold. These Earrings have 1.50
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

BULGARI Parentesi vintage earrings
By Bulgari
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of vintage BVLGARI Parentesi earrings in 18k yellow gold, water sapphires (iolite) and citrine
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Iolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mimi Milano 18 Karat Rose Gold Earrings with Agate Flowers and Pearls
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
with agate flowers in clip on magnificient manufactured 18k rose gold. Genuine, spontaneous, witty
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Agate, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Style Mediterranean Red Coral White Diamond Onyx Yellow Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. These Clip-On Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold with 18K Yellow Gold Clips
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Bulgari Diamond Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Darnestown, MD
Chic and elegant diamond half hoop earrings by Bulgari. They consist of 44 diamonds; VS 1 quality
Category

1990s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 3.80 Carat Sapphire and .76 Carat Diamond Earrings
By Effevi
Located in New York, NY
18 karat yellow gold earrings beautifully designed with 6 marquis and 2 oval blue sapphires. A
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona 18 Karat White Gold White Diamond Emerald Heart Stud Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold stud earrings set with 1.96
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Diamond Emerald Ruby Blue Sapphire Red Coral Yellow Gold Flowers Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. These Earrings are made of 18K Yellow and White Gold. These Earrings have 0.75
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 1...

La Nouvelle Bagues 18kt White Gold X Motif Diamond and Enamel Earring
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in New York, NY
These beautiful 18kt white gold La Nouvelle Bagues earrings ,done in their signature criss-cross
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

18 Karat White Gold Black Enamel Swirl and Diamond Pave Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
color and VS clarity. Earrings are stamped: "Italy, 18K, 750" 26.6 DWT
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, White Gold

Buccellati .72 Carat Diamond Yellow White Gold Leaf Cluster Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic M Buccellati 18k yellow and white gold textured leaf cluster diamond earrings. Clip and
Category

Mid-20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Cellini Jewelers 18 KT Y/W Gold, 2.24 CT Vintage Collectible Dia.Swirl Earrings
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Cellini exclusive 18 karat gold and Diamond earrings. The earrings are designed with a swirl
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cellini 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline and .40 Carat 3 Petal Earrings
By Roberto Casarin
Located in New York, NY
These lovely 18kt yellow gold flower earrings feature 3 beautiful cabochon pink tourmaline petals
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Pyramid Citrine Non-Pierced Stud Style Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
and radiance to the ensemble. Set in lustrous 18 karat white gold, the citrine stones gleam with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Manfredi 1990 Geometric Red Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Two Aquamarines
By Manfredi
Located in Miami, FL
, created in Milan Italy by the jewelry house of Manfredi. These sculptural earrings has been crafted with
Category

1990s Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY Co. Angela Cummings Geometric Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Carnelians
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist clips-on earrings designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. This is a beautiful pair
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Modernist Earrings, 1970s
By A. Kurz
Located in Zurich, CH
Eye-catching 18 karat gold, lapis lazuli and diamond modernist earrings, 1970s. Crafted in 18
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Gold, Enamel and Gold Earrings of Fluted Bombe Form
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
: 18K Yellow Gold Signature: Tiffany& Co Marks: 18K Italy Size/Dimensions: 2.4 x 2.1 cm SKU#E-01974
Category

Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Cellini 18 Karat Gold 5.20 Carat Ruby and 1.30 Carat Diamond Heart Earrings
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Cellini 18 karat yellow gold heart shaped earrings. These earrings are set with 5.20 carats of
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire 4 Carat Each Earring Gold with Circle of Diamonds with Certificate
By Crivelli
Located in Roma, IT
Sapphire 4 ct. Each Earring White Gold with Circle of Diamonds, with Certificate. Contemporary
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Diamond Burma Ruby Bombe Earrings GIA Certified in 18 Karat Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Dallas, TX
- Signed Bvlgari with a stamp for 18 karat gold - These earrings pair beautifully with Cartier ruby and
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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18k Gold Clip Earrings Italian For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 18k gold clip earrings italian you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 172 vintage editions and 58 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a 18k gold clip earrings italian may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a 18k gold clip earrings italian has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Margherita Burgener, Falcinelli Italy and Bulgari are consistently popular. While most can agree that any 18k gold clip earrings italian from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 98 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and rose cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 18k gold clip earrings italian, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 18k Gold Clip Earrings Italian?

On average, a 18k gold clip earrings italian at 1stDibs sells for $3,800, while they’re typically $690 on the low end and $29,653 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.

Questions About 18k Gold Clip Earrings Italian
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    Yes, 18-karat gold can be good for earrings. Because it is an alloy, 18-karat gold is more durable and scratch-resistant than pure 24-karat gold. You can find 18-karat gold in rich warm yellow, cooler white with warm undertones and light pink rose. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of gold earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The difference between 14K and 18K white gold stud earrings comes down to the content of the precious metal alloy. Stud earrings made of 14-karat white gold are 58.3% gold and 41.7% base metal, while 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. As a result, 14-karat white gold tends to be stronger and more resistant to scratching, and 18-karat gold will have a more noticeable warm-glowing yellow tinge. On 1stDibs, shop a range of white gold stud earrings.