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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Turquoise Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Beautiful earring umbrella of 18 Karat yellow gold and studded with natural white brilliants with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k 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

Syna Yellow Gold Moon Quartz Hex Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
back for pierced ears Scintillating in 18 karat yellow gold, this pair of earrings showcases 12.50
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k 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

1980 s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Fluted Huggie Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
by posts with hinged omega backs Stamped with Italian assay marks for 14 karat gold Circa: 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hoop Earrings in 18kt white Gold with Blue Topaz Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
earrings. • Period: Contemporary • Metal: 18K White Gold • Stones: Natural Blue Topaz & Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Panther Link Half Hoop Earrings #21121
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Panther Link Half Hoop Earrings- These stunning 18K gold earrings
Category

20th Century Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Small Green Chalcedony Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
. Omega clip-backs & posts Limited Edition Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, these limited edition
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mabe Pearl Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Foliate 18kt Yellow Gold Earrings - bezel set with fine lustrous Mabe Pearl Earrings. Fitted with
Category

Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Starfish 18K Yellow Gold 6.60 Carat Sapphire 1.50 Carat Diamond Clip On Earrings
Located in Sewickley, PA
These enchanting starfish earrings are crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold and set with 6.60
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Alessandro Fanfani Yellow Gold Diamond Enamel Earrings, 1.12 Carat
By Alessandro Fanfani
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Alessandro Fanfani Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Earrings with a total carat weight of 1.12
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel

Uncut Diamond and Pearl Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By Estaa
Located in Mumbai, IN
Sea Pearls set in 18kt gold. 
Push backs with Omega Clips.
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

18 Karat White Gold Pave Ruby and Diamond Disc Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Dimensions: earrings measure 25.60mm Fastenings: posts with omega backs Weight: 14.26 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Michael Kneebone Nugget Baltic Amber Rose Gold Button Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
. The dramatic yet versatile earrings have posts with omega clip backs for comfort and safety.
Category

2010s American Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Amber, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Beauvince Diane Diamond Earrings (9.00 ct Diamonds) in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
)  Metal: 18K White Gold  Metal Wt: 16.70 gms  Setting: Prong & Pave Set  Length: 2.5 Inches (6.35 cm
Category

2010s Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Iolite Diamond White Gold Mini Sand Dollar Earrings
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt White Gold Mini Sand Dollar Earrings with Iolite and Diamonds18kt white gold Mini Sand Dollar
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Beauvince Shanaya Diamond Earrings (11.74 ct Diamonds) in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
  Side Diamond Color: H - I  Side Diamond Clarity: VS (Very Slightly Included)  Metal: 18K White Gold
Category

2010s Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roberto Coin 18K Fancy Brown White Pavé Diamond Wide Huggie Earrings 4ctw
By Roberto Coin
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A contemporary pair of huggie earrings done in 18K yellow gold by Roberto Coin. They are pavé set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Caresse d’Orchidées Earrings in white gold and pave diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Coral Gables, FL
sculptural beauty for which the Maison is renowned. Crafted in luxurious 18 karat white gold, the earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Beauvince Sabrina Diamond Earrings (6.04 ct Diamonds) in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
- Slightly Included)  Metal: 18K White Gold  Metal Wt: 12.40 gms  Setting: Prong & Pave Set  Length: 2.2
Category

2010s Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mid-century 18kt yellow Gold Leaf Earrings with 2.00 Cts in Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
Circa 1970s, this exquisite pair of mid-century leaf earrings is crafted in 18kt yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1970s Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Namdar 18K Emerald Diamond Huggie Earrings – 4.50ct FG VS + 4ct Emeralds
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A boldly luxurious pair of earrings by Namdar, crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and designed with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Ethiopian Opal Hex Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Ethiopian Opal 6.50 carats approx. Diamonds 0.50 carat approx
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Verdura 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Verdura
Located in Zurich, CH
Stylish pair of 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings by Verdura. Crafted in 18 karat ribbed yellow gold
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Beauvince Regina Diamond Earrings (3.48 ct Diamonds) in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Included)  Metal: 18K White Gold  Metal Wt: 6.45 gm  Setting: Prong & Pave Set  Length: 1.5 Inches (3.81
Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 4.62 CTW Trapezoid Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
hinged omega backs Stamped for 18 karat gold With maker's mark Circa: 2000s Measures: 1 3/8 x 3/8 inches
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1980s Gold Triangle Earrings with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
of 2.60 carats. The omega backs are finely crafted in 14k yellow gold. Circa 1980s 7/8 inch diameter
Category

Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

South Sea Pearl and Diamond Dangle Earrings in Gold and Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
Yellow Gold Omega backs with posts. Total diamond weight is .74 carat. South Sea Pearls measure 13mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18K Cascading Graduated Baguette Round Diamond Large Huggie Earrings 11ctw G Vs
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An exceptionally well-made pair of huggy-style earrings crafted in rich 18K yellow gold, designed
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Beauvince Georgia Earrings (5.62 ct Emeralds Diamonds) in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
: SI (Slightly Included)  Metal: 18K White Gold  Metal Wt: 8.32 gms  Setting: Prong, Pave & Channel
Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Judith Ripka Textured Yellow Gold Square Earrings
By Judith Ripka
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Judith Ripka 18 Karat Yellow Gold Textured Square Omega Clip-on Earrings. These iconic designer
Category

Vintage 1980s American Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Diamond and Amethyst Drop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 0.20cttw Color: G Clarity
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CANTAMESSA 18K Pave White Yellow Diamond Comma Huggie Earrings 6.60ctw
By Cantamessa
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Meticulously crafted earrings by Italian maker, Cantamessa. They are done in 18K white gold and set
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Peridot Blue Topaz Diamond Gold Shell Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
earrings come with posts and omega clip backs for comfort and security.
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Wide Half Hoop Earrings #17038
Located in Washington Depot, CT
brilliant cut diamonds set in beautifully detailed 18K white gold. Omega back closures. Width: 10 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Blue Sapphire and Pave Diamond Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 148 round brilliant cut = 1.50cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

WANDER-FRANCE 1960 Doorknockers Dangle Earrings In 18Kt Gold Rock Quartzes
Located in Miami, FL
earrings are fitted at the reverse with concealed hinged French omega backs for fastening clips and the
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modernist Drop Earrings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Contemporary 21.16 CTW Tanzanite Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Floral Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
carats total G/H color with VS2 clarity Completed by posts with hinged omega backs Stamped for 18 karat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Spark 2000 s Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Door Knocker Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
color with VS2 clarity Completed by posts with hinged omega backs Stamped for 18 karat gold Fully signed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

MODERNIST Malachite Dangle Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds Quartzes
Located in Miami, FL
in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. They are embellished with a great
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Iconic Wood and Yellow Gold earrings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Seaman Schepps Famous 18K yellow Gold and Wood Earrings, measuring 1 3/8 inches in
Category

1990s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant Solid White Gold 1.29ct Brilliant Baguette Round Diamond Cuff Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
& Channel Set - Brilliant - G/H Color - SI1-I2 Clarity - 1.29ctw (exact) Material: Solid 18k White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Estate Vahe Naltchayan White Gold 0.32ctw Diamond Huggie Column Style Earring
By Vahe Naltchayan
Located in Montclair, NJ
Clarity - 0.32ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k White Gold - 14k White Gold Backs Weight: 14.54 Grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co 1960 Retro Swirl Squared Clips Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
unique and captivating look. Each earring is designed with the iconic hinged omega backs, a patented
Category

Vintage 1970s Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Beauvince Crescent Moon Diamond Earrings (6.24 ct Diamonds) in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Clarity: SI (Slightly Included)  Metal: 18K White Gold  Metal Wt: 10.31 gms  Setting: Pave Set Length
Category

2010s Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 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.