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Athena Seidengang 18K Yellow Gold earrings with Greek Mythology Scene in Relief
Located in Miami, FL
A powerful and sculptural pair of 18K yellow gold earrings depicting a mythological scene centered
Category

Late 20th Century Revival Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1990s MAZ 18K Elegant Brushed Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Maz
Located in Miami, FL
perfect statement of everyday luxury. Expertly crafted from solid 18K yellow gold, the earrings feature a
Category

1990s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold

MATTIOLI 18K Yellow Gold Italian Orange Sapphire Diamond Circle Huggie Earrings
By Mattioli
Located in Winter Springs, FL
in natural orange clover cut fancy sapphire. These earrings have omega backs and posts can be added
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set in 18K Rose Gold, Aquamarine, Multi Sapphires Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
0.72 carats. Net 18K Rose Gold weight is 11.55 grams. The Gross weight of the Earrings are 14.37 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold

Yellow Gold Ridged Chevron Earrings
Located in Palm Desert, CA
These timeless 18K yellow gold ridged chevron earrings feature a classic stud design with a post
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

High Quality Late-20th Century 18K Gold Diamond and Turquoise Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
inches above the ear when worn. Equipped with fold down omega backs and posts. Each earring is stamped
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold

Tiffany Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Yellow Gold Large Open Heart Clip on Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Houston, TX
omega-wire backs. The metal was tested and determined to be 18K yellow gold. Engraved with "750". The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Fashionable Vintage Italian 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Tigers-Eye Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
appears, it's Italian. This impressive, bombe dome pair of vintage 18K yellow gold and fluted Tigers-Eye
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Tiger s Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Substantial size 18 karat gold earrings with three ribs centered with a pear shaped emerald and
Category

Late 20th Century American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Striking 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Angel Skin Coral, Turquoise, Diamond Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
fold down posts as well. The sole marking on one earring back is 750, indicating 18K gold. Gross
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Hammered Rope Edge Earrings with Cabochon Turquoise* Centers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This very distinctive pair of 18k yellow gold casual earrings have at their center composite
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Diamond Clip-On Earrings Etruscan Revival
Located in Miami, FL
Sophisticated and timeless, these vintage 18K yellow gold earrings showcase a bold classical
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Square Dangle Earrings
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Yellow Gold Square Dangle Earrings. The earrings feature a geometric design with gold bead
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold 1 3/4 Carat Diamond and 2.5mm Yellow Sapphire Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
: Invisible Product Gram Weight: 8.91 Grams Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Earring Finding: Omega.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. 1970 s Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Anemone Ear-Clip Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Completed by hinged omega backs Stamped for 18 karat gold Stamped for Tiffany Co. Circa: 1970's; from
Category

Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Glamorous Vintage 18K Gold South Sea Pearl Diamond Halo Earrings, 15mm Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
A striking pair of vintage 18K yellow gold earrings featuring two luminous 15mm South Sea pearls
Category

Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 4.42 Carat Pear Ruby Diamond Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
4.42 Carat Pear Ruby & Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold – GIA Certified Omega Backs
Category

2010s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

LAGOS Estate 18k/Sterling Silver Amethyst and Onyx Hoop Earrings
By Lagos
Located in Narberth, PA
! Crafted in 18k yellow gold and sterling silver, each earring begins with an amethyst surmount. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Bulgari 1980 s Diamond Ruby Ancient Coin 18K Gold Vintage Monete Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
medium red Completed by posts with hinged omega backs Stamped with Italian assay marks for 18 karat gold
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Pavé Diamond Interlocking Huggie Earrings 5.70ctw G Vs
Located in Winter Springs, FL
These statement earrings have been done in 18K yellow gold and hand-set with approximately 5.70cttw
Category

1990s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Schlumberger Tiffany Co. Turquoise Diamond Platinum 18K Vintage Nest Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
VS2 clarity With a high polish finish throughout Completed by hinged omega backs Stamped for 18 karat
Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Judith Ripka 4.48ctw Smoky Quartz Diamond Earrings 18k Yellow Gold Button Studs
By Judith Ripka
Located in McLeansville, NC
: 16.6 Grams Stamps: 18k & Makers stamp (inside circle) Closure: Stick Posts & Omega Backs Measurements
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold Black Enamel and Pearl Omega Taj Mahal Clip-On Earring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
"Taj Mahal" half-domed earrings, designed in a slightly off-round shape in fluted 18k yellow gold
Category

20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel

16.5mm Natural Mediterranean Coral Diamond Earrings / Clips in 18K White Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This magnificent pair of handmade Clip-On Earrings is of Italian provenance, dating back to 1970
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Charles Turi 1980s 18K Yellow Gold Onyx and Diamond Clip-On Earrings
By Charles Turi
Located in Miami, FL
example of sculptural modernist design with European flair. Crafted in the USA in 18K yellow gold, each
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aquamarine, Green Tourmaline and Boulder Opal French Clip Earrings in 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
yellow gold by our Master Jewelers in Los Angeles, these earrings are custom-made, one-of-a-kind jewels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Opal, Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18K Yellow Gold Baguette Round Large Diamond Huggie Earrings 8.40ctw G Vs
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An extraordinary pair of estate diamond earrings crafted in rich 18 karat yellow gold, designed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Braided Folded Knot Earrings with Diamonds, App. 0.50 TCW
Located in Fairfield, CT
omega style backs, with no posts. Marks: None, earrings test 18k, backs 14k Dimensions: 7/8" long x 3/4
Category

Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

John Hardy Sterling and 18k Gold Diamond Earrings. John Hardy Black diamond Pave
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
John Hardy Jewelry. Beautiful Earrings cast with Sterling Silver and 18k yellow gold. Pave set Black
Category

Early 2000s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Star Ruby, Faceted Iolite and Lavender Spinel Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
more by the vibrant bluish purple iolites. Handmade in 18k yellow gold by our Master Jewelers in Los
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Spinel, Iolite, Multi-gemstone, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...

Yellow Gold Ridged Diamond Earrings
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ridged Diamond Earrings. Each earring features a ridged circle with slight
Category

1990s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Paloma Picasso Tiffany Co. 1983 18K Gold X Graffiti Vintage Ear-Clip Earrings
By Paloma Picasso
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Completed by hinged omega backs Stamped for 18 karat gold Fully signed Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & co
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Henry Dunay Sabi Platinum and 18K Gold Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in New York, NY
' finish, in 18K yellow gold and platinum. Signed Dunay for Henry Dunay, with omega backs. Condition: Pre
Category

1990s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Tiffany Co Angela Cummings 1982 Pearl 18K Vintage Inlay Checkered Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
mm Completed by posts with hinged omega backs Stamped for 18 karat gold Signed for Tiffany Co
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ilias LaLaounis Crystal Quartz 18K Gold Nautilus Shell Vintage Ear-Clip Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
omega backs Stamped for 18 karat gold, Greece With maker's mark for Ilias LaLaounis Circa: 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hammered Finish 18K Yellow Gold J Hoop Earrings with Princess Cut Diamonds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This expertly hammered and bark finish pair of Late-20th Century 18k yellow gold J hoop earrings
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Emerald Ruby and Sapphire Dome Button Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Estate 18k Yellow Gold Emerald, Ruby, and Sapphire Earrings Pair of 18k Yellow Gold Oval Dome
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

18K Yellow and White Gold Small Scale Cushion Shaped Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
18K gold). Equipped with posts and fold-down Omega backs. 750 is also stamped onto the bottom of the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Paloma Picasso Tiffany Co. 1983 18K Gold X Graffiti Vintage Ear-Clip Earrings
By Paloma Picasso
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Completed by hinged omega backs Stamped with Italian assay marks for 18 karat gold Fully signed Paloma
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tahitian Pearl Diamond White Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
color. METAL: 14k White Gold Earrings and posts with 18k White Gold Omega backs. WEIGHT: 8.6 grams
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. 1977 Angela Cummings Petals Earrings 18k Gold with Rhodochrosite
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. Fitted with comfortable hinged French omega
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Rhodocrosite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Assael by Angela Cummings South Sea Pearl Diamond Earrings Plat/18K White Gold
By Assael
Located in Dallas, TX
Assael by Angela Cummings South Sea Pearl & Diamond Earrings in Platinum/18K White Gold. The
Category

2010s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Estate 18k Mother of Pearl and Sapphire Earring and Bracelet Set
Located in Narberth, PA
A romantic earring and bracelet set! Crafted in 18k vibrant yellow gold, the set features a pair of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard 18k White Gold 5.40ct Step Cut Blue Topaz Large Square Pyramid Earrings
By Chopard
Located in Montclair, NJ
. They have tight and secure post backs with omega closures that make them comfortable and 100% ready to
Category

Early 2000s Drop Earrings

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold

Elegant Late-20th Century 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Black Onyx Diamond Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
clarity. Clip backs are omega style with posts. One earring is stamped 750 indicating 18K gold on the
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Matthew Trent Vintage 18K Yellow Gold 1.88 ct Round Diamond Earrings Ear clips
Located in Addison, TX
Diamond: approximately 1.88 ct F / VS2 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Closure Style: Omega Back clip on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Sapphire Diamond Emerald Platinum 18K Gold Floral Cluster Statement Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
.  Secured with omega backs, Measurement:  23mm x 21mm Weight: 19.8 grams  GIA Report # 5231439360
Category

1990s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Blue Enamel Diamond Banana Clip-On Earrings 18K Gold
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold and suited with comfortable French omega backs for fastening clips. If desired the posts
Category

20th Century French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

5 carats Green Tourmaline and Diamond Oval Button Earrings 18K 14k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
setting made in 18k Yellow Gold. The earrings are secured by 14k Omega back with posts for pierced ears
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage Van Cleef and Arpels 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond J Hook Earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
back of each earring is hand engraved VCA 18K for Van Cleef and Arpels and 18K gold, as well as the
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Marlene Stowe Matte Onyx Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Clip On Earrings
By Marlene Stowe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s Marlene Stowe matte onyx and diamond 18k yellow gold clip-on earrings. The 1970s marked a
Category

1990s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Caliber Cut Teal Green Tourmaline Taper Baguette Diamond Stud Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Omega back clip as well as Push back. • 18K Yellow Gold: 9.41 g • Gemstones: 16 – 7.22 cts • Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Large Round Button Huggie Earrings 13cttw F Vs
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A sensational pair of earrings that are sure to wow! They are done in 18K yellow gold and pave set
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

12mm southsea Pearl Diamond 18K White Gold Halo Stud Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
. Details: Metal: 18K White Gold Pearls: 12mm  South Sea Pearls Diamonds: 36 Round Brilliant-Cut, approx
Category

1990s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

18 Karat Gold Mabe Pearl Earrings
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A fine quality pair of 18 karat gold and mabe pearl earrings. The pair are crafted from 18 karat
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 6.28cttw Diamond 18K Quatrefoil Statement Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
clover motif design with pave set round diamonds. These earrings are secured with Omega back clip-on
Category

1990s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18K Colombian Emerald Earrings Diamond Antique GIA Certified Huge 25.12 Carats!
Located in Sylvania, GA
. Solid 18K White Gold Earrings. Earring Weight: 11.8 grams HUGE Earrings: 24 MM Long x 19.5 MM Wide
Category

20th Century Colombian Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

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18k Gold Earrings Omega Back For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 18k gold earrings omega back you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 43 vintage or 77 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect 18k gold earrings omega back may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A 18k gold earrings omega back from Cartier, Chopard and Roberto Coin — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a 18k gold earrings omega back featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also mixed cut and princess cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 18k gold earrings omega back, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 18k Gold Earrings Omega Back?

Prices for a 18k gold earrings omega back can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $460 and can go as high as $110,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,056.

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 Earrings Omega Back
  • 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.