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Sabbadini 5.80 CTW Citrine Diamond 18K Gold Black Rhodium Pear Ear-Clip Earrings
By Sabbadini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bright Completed by hinged omega backs Stamped with Italian assay marks for 18 karat gold and stainless
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Diamonds 0.30 ct approx Omega backs Limited edition Transcend
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Italian Modernist 18k Aquamarine, Rubellite Diamond Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
A striking pair of Vintage Italian Modernist earrings crafted in rich 18k yellow gold, showcasing
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fluted Rock Crystal and Diamond Earrings by designer MAZ in 18K Yellow Gold
By Maz
Located in Palm Beach, FL
rests upon a plate of 18K yellow gold. Equipped with omega clip style backs and posts. The reverse of
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

AGL Certified Minor 4Ct Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald Diamond Earrings 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Finest Colombian Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Clip Earrings 18 Karat Gold
Category

Early 2000s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co.18K Yellow Gold Fluted Clip-On Earrings Ideal for Everyday
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
off brilliantly by their highly polished surface. One earring is stamped Tiffany & Co. 18K on a raised
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold, Fluted Onyx and Diamond Bombe Dome Knot Motif Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
. Earrings are equipped with fold down Omega backs as well as posts for very secure and worry free use. The
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Heart Shape Fancy Cut Cabochon Amethyst Drop 18k Earrings Diamonds Citrines
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Pair of one of a kind 18K yellow gold earrings with two fancy cut heart cabochon amethysts, two
Category

Early 2000s Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Rope Edge Earrings with Diamonds 16mm Mabe Pearls 1 Inch Diameter
Located in Palm Beach, FL
(for 18k gold). Equipped with fold down omega backs. Posts can be added at no charge upon request
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels French 1980 s Diamond 18K Gold J-Hoop Ear-Clip Earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
backs Inscribed with carat weights Stamped with French hallmarks for 18 karat gold Numbered and fully
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Baguette Pavé Diamond Earrings
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat White Gold Baguette Pavé Diamond Earrings. The earrings feature beautiful round brilliant
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Four Row Half Hoop Diamond Earrings 3.60 carat total weight in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Yellow Gold. The earrings are secured by Omega back clip-ons. Total diamond weight is 3.60 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold J Hoop Earrings with Rubies and Diamonds Bordered with Pearls
Located in Palm Beach, FL
if requested. Stamped on the back of one earring is 750 (for 18K gold) and 407 (for the total weight
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold, Aquamarine, and Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat White Gold Chandelier Earrings Featuring 64 Pear & Round Cut Aquamarines Totaling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

8.00 ct Pave Diamond Earrings with Rounds and Baguettes in 18k 14k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
0.57 inches. Earrings weigh 21.1 grams. Main earring part is set in 18k Yellow Gold. Earring backs and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Grand Scale 18k Yellow Gold, Jadeite Jade, Ruby, Diamond and Onyx Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
described as "Grand Scale." Each earring is stamped 750, designating 18k gold. The pair are equipped with
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted these most wearable 18 karat yellow gold and
Category

Early 2000s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Stylish and Tailored Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, and 18K Yellow Gold Clip On Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A stylish pair of ladies 18K yellow gold, lapis lazuli and diamond earrings in a geometric design
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

David Yurman 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings
By David Yurman
Located in Coral Gables, FL
These exceptional David Yurman earrings are crafted in rich 18 karat yellow gold and exemplify the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous beautifully hand-crafted 18 karat white gold dangling earrings set with 248 bright white
Category

2010s Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold, Salmon Color Coral and White Enamel Earrings - Great for Summer
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This lovely pair of Mid-20th Century 18k yellow gold fashion earrings are ideal for summer! They
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage 18k Pearl Sapphire Constellation Cluster Earrings w/ Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
yet timeless elegance. Set in 18k gold with secure omega backs, the earrings offer exceptional
Category

Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Grey Pearl and Diamond White Gold Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Grey pearl stud earrings with .19 carats of diamond accents mounted in 18k white gold. The back is
Category

Late 20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Large Tiger s Eye Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Dome Earrings 1 3/16 Inch Diameter
Located in Palm Beach, FL
VS2 clarity. Each 18K gold Omega style clip back is augmented by a gold post to add additional
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Estate GIOVANE 18k Diamond South Sea Pearl Day Night Drop Earrings 7.70cttw
By Giovane
Located in Winter Springs, FL
evening attire. These wonderful earrings are without posts and have omega backs. Dimensions/Weight
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

SeidenGang 18K Athena Roman Revival Medallion Earrings with Diamonds
By SeidenGang
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful and substantial pair of 18K yellow gold earrings by SeidenGang, featuring the profile
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Revival Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luca Carati Floral Diamond Stud Earrings 18K Rose White Gold 1.57Cttw
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pair of estate earrings is finely crafted in solid 18K rose and white gold. Made in
Category

2010s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Platinum GIA Diamond Antique 18K Earrings Vintage Fine VVS Huge 9.64 Carats!
Located in Sylvania, GA
/8 inches Long x Over 1/2 inch Wide) Solid PLATINUM & 18K SOLID GOLD Vintage Backs Pierced style
Category

20th Century Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold

Angela Cummings Tiffany Co Multi-Gem Inlay 18K Vintage Poppy Ear-Clip Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
black With high polish finish gold Completed by hinged omega backs Stamped for 18 karat gold Stamped for
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Agate, Jade, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Paloma Picasso Yellow Gold "X" Earrings
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold "X" Earrings. These classic large stud ridged
Category

2010s French Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage Retro 18K Yellow Gold Asian Dragon Round Clip on Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
 theme and craftmanship, Crafted in 18K yellow gold, finished in a textured high polished gold. Each
Category

Vintage 1970s Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Two Row Princess Cut Diamond White Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
white gold. WEIGHT: 11.2 grams DIMENSIONS: .335" wide by 3/4" long. EAR BACKS: Omega clips with
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Henry Dunay 18k Large and impressive Hammered Cactus Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Henry Dunay "Cactus" 18k Yellow Gold Hand Hammered Earrings, measuring 1 3/4 inches in
Category

Early 2000s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Carrera Y Carrera 0.75ctw Diamond Panther Earrings 18k White Gold Designer
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in McLeansville, NC
White Gold Weight: 11.2 Grams Stamps: 750 CC Hallmark Closure: Stick Posts & Omega Backs Measurements
Category

2010s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Hexagonal Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Ultra chic Ribbed 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond clip on "Omega Back" Earrings. Each Earring pave set
Category

Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Beauvince Hearts Chandelier Earrings in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Color: G - I Diamond Clarity: VS (Very Slightly Included) Metal: 18K White Gold Metal Wt: 20.34 gms
Category

2010s Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Stunning Ultra Wide Diamond "J" Hoop Earrings, With Overlay, App. 1.46 TCW
Located in Fairfield, CT
18K white gold earrings. These stunning and brilliant ultra wide "J" hoop earrings have a lace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

DE VROOMEN A Pair Of 18K Gold Citrine Green Guilloché Enamel Ear Clips Earrings
By De Vroomen
Located in New York, NY
, highly collectible vibrant and bright 18K Gold Earrings, featuring exquisite work of world renowned
Category

1990s English Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Yellow Gold 1.11tcw Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These vintage 14k yellow gold earrings feature a total of 1.11 carats of diamonds, offering a
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Stunning Black and White Diamond Open Chandelier Pendant Earrings, 9.46 TCW
Located in Fairfield, CT
for the white diamonds is 4.02 TCW. The earrings also have posts with omega style backs. Marks: 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

1980s Cabochon Amethyst Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
diamonds this earring presents a magnificent contrast of colors. Secured by a post and omega clips back
Category

Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ilias Lalaounis 18K YG Oval Sodalite Greek motifs Earrings
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
Rare Ilias Lalaounis 18K yellow gold earrings with oval sodalite with Greek motifs wrapped by woven
Category

Vintage 1960s Greek Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Black and White South Sea Pearl Earrings with Diamonds 0.86 Carat
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Preowned pair of 18K white gold south sea cultured pearl and diamond earrings. The earrings are peg
Category

Early 2000s North American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Shield Earrings #21975
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Shield Earrings- Add a bold yet refined statement to your
Category

20th Century Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luca Carati Two Tone Diamond Flower Earrings 18K Rose White Gold 0.78Cttw
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pair of estate earrings is finely crafted in solid 18k rose and white gold, made in
Category

2010s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Italian Modernist Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold and Tigers-Eye 1 Inch by 1 Inch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This imaginative and striking pair of Italian 18k yellow gold and Tigers-Eye earrings are both
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Tiger s Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18K Carved Turquoise Cabochon Moonstone Emerald Geometric Huggie Earrings
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A clean, bold and elegant pair of finely made huggie earrings crafted in 18K yellow gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Moonstone, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2000s Diamond Flower Drop Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: These gorgeous diamond earrings have a dangly flower design and are backed with omega
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Estate 18K Yellow White Diamond Day Night South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 14.50mm
Located in Winter Springs, FL
blemishes. These earrings have posts with omega backs. Dimensions/Weight: Earrings measure 1.55” long and
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Helen Woodhull 18 Karat Yellow Gold Carved Citrine Earrings
By Helen Woodhull
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer:Helen Woodhull Material: 18k yellow gold Citrine: carved citrine Fastenings: Omega backs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18K Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Rosetta Huggie Earrings 17.56ctw F Vs+
Located in Winter Springs, FL
security, they are finished with posts and omega backs. Each earring is stamped 18K to guarantee its purity
Category

Late 20th Century Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Geometric Invisibly Set Diamond Drop Dangle White Gold Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Impressive 1.10" long geometric 18k white gold earrings featuring three sections of invisible set
Category

Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Buccellati 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ramage Foliate J-Hoop Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
backs Stamped with Italian assay marks for 18 karat gold Fully signed for Buccellati Circa: 2010s; from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Spritzer and Fuhrmann Diamond Two Color Gold Hoop Earrings
By Spritzer Fuhrmann
Located in Darnestown, MD
Wonderfully all the time wearable hoop earrings by Spritzer and Furman. They are made of 18 karat
Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Mabe Pearl Twist Frame Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One pair of mabe pearl earrings measuring 23.16mm set in 18 karat yellow gold complete with Omega
Category

20th Century Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Two Tone Diamond Cushion Amethyst Huggie Earrings 18.20ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A STUNNING pair of huggies done in 18K yellow and white gold, centered by two cushion shaped
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

18K Tahitian Pearl Diamond Vintage Earrings Fine Antique GIA 15MM Huge 3.02 CTS
Located in Sylvania, GA
MM Wide (Over 1 1/2 inches Long x over 1/2 inch Wide) Solid 18K SOLID WHITE GOLD Vintage Backs
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, 18k 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.