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DAVID WEBB 1970 New York Ropes Hoops Earrings In Solid Textured 18Kt Yellow Gold
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
earrings has been crafted with twisted patterns in solid rich yellow gold of 18 karats, with textured and
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Modernist Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Half Hoop Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 18K white gold. Width: 5 mm. Omega back closures. Total
Category

20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Cultured Pearl, Diamond and Emerald Dangle Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
pear cut natural emerald stone bezel set in 18 karat yellow gold. The bright green stone is surrounded
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Earrings with Opal and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Opal 3.50 carats approx. Diamonds 1 carat approx. Omega clip-backs
Category

2010s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Cut Zambian Emerald and Diamond J Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
of the piece. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, the design offers both bold color and timeless
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

56 Carat Natural Pink Tourmaline Diamond Cocktail Earring, 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
These stunning cocktail earrings are a perfect pair made in 18 karat white gold. The earrings weigh
Category

Early 2000s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pear Cut Garnet and Diamond Halo Teardrop Stud Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Dimensions: 19.4mm x 14.5mm Earring Closure Type: Omega Back Stamped: 18K Appraisal Value: $3,620.00 Item
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Henry Dunay Yellow Gold Large and Impressive Door Knocker Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Henry Dunay statement large 18k Yellow Gold Door Knocker Earrings, measuring 2 1/8
Category

Early 2000s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi-Colored Gemstone and Diamond Flower Stud Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
, crafted in luxurious 18 karat gold. These vibrant earrings feature an array of radiant gemstones, artfully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Etoile Diamond Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
. Each earring is crafted from luxurious 18ct yellow gold, featuring a smooth, rounded design. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Multi Gemstone Drop Earrings with Fine Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
Sapphire .59ctw, 2.1mm rounds 15.8 grams 18 Karat Gold Omega clip backs Like many of Kent's Masterworks
Category

2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Multi-gem...

Zorab Creation Amethyst Quartz Blue Yellow Saphhire Diamond Drop Gold Earrings
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
With perfect fashion and form, create a dramatic look with Zorab's handcrafted 18 Kt Gold Dangle
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Palladium

FARAONE MENELLA Onyx Dangle Drop Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
By Faraone Mennella
Located in Miami, FL
kind of renascence patterns with carved pieces of black onyx mounted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats
Category

1990s Italian Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Syna Yellow Gold Earrings with Turquoise and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
approx. Omega clip-backs posts Limited Edition Crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, this limited
Category

2010s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Henry Dunay Yellow Gold and Diamond Turbo Shell Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Henry Dunay 18k Yellow Gold Turbo Shell Form Earrings, measuring 3/4 inch in length, 5
Category

1990s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980 s 2.30 CTW Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage J-Hoop Earrings
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
finish throughout Completed by posts with hinged omega backs Tested as 18 karat gold Attributed to Oscar
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Barry Kieselstein-Cord Square Pyramid Textured Gold Earrings, 1984
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in New York, NY
Barry Kieselstein-Cord Earrings The earrings are 18K Yellow Gold The earrings are from 1984 The
Category

20th Century American Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.84 Carat Total Pavé Set Diamond Inside-Out Hoop Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
diameter Earring Closure Type: Omega Back Stamped: 18K, 750 Estate Condition: Very good; Professionally
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Rubellite and Mabe Pearl Earring with Diamonds
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
sweeping lines, fine granulation and gorgeous gems! Large Omega clips on the back keep these earring
Category

2010s American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold

All stones are secure and backs are tensioned appropriately R-CDY
Located in Winter Springs, FL
and are pierced with omega backs. Dimensions/Weight: Earrings measures 2.45” long and weigh 17.4g
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

NALLY Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Inside-Out Hoop Earrings in 18k white gold. The earrings consist of 62 emerald cut diamonds "U" set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Hydro Emerald Cut Emerald, 7Ct VS Diamond Dangle/Drop Earrings 18 Kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
Earrings 18 Kt Gold This exquisite pair of earrings are beautifully crafted with 18 karat Yellow gold
Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Picchiotti Dangle Cluster Earrings in 18Kt Gold With 18.16 Ctw Diamonds Pearls
By Picchiotti
Located in Miami, FL
yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. They are embellished with a very fine selection of
Category

1990s Italian Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

1960s 12 Carat Diamond Cocktail Stud Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
post and omega back Earring , but post can be removed and they can be used as clip earrings. Platinum
Category

Vintage 1960s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
. Mounted in 18 karat white gold, these earrings are beautifully made and the perfect pop of color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Angela Cummings Non-Pierced Ridged Gold Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Angela Cummings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
x 1 inch long Earring Closure: Omega Back Stamped: CUMMINGS, 18K, 1988 Estate Condition: Very good
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alberto Giorgi Italy 1970 Sculptural Drop Earring 18Kt Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire
Located in Miami, FL
earrings has been crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, with high polished and brushed finish. Suited
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid Century 1960 Drop Earrings in 18Kt Gold with 7.89 Ctw Turquoises Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
organic elements in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, with textured finish. Suited with posts (Removable
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Syna Yellow Gold Flower Bunch Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Diamonds 0.85 carat approx. Omega clip-backs & posts Limited
Category

2010s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VICKI EISENFELD Studio Mokume Dangle Earrings In 14-18-22Kt Gold And Diamonds
By Vicki Eisenfeld
Located in Miami, FL
microscopic twisted wires of solid gold of 22, 18 and 14 karats. The earrings has been realized with the very
Category

1990s American Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, White...

Yellow Gold and Rock Crystal Earrings by Lalaounis
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Zurich, CH
frosted rock crystal. The earrings are completed by hinged omega clip backs in 18 karat yellow gold. They
Category

20th Century Greek Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Cartier Paris 18Kt Gold Etruscan Earrings Hoops with 2.88 Cts in VVS Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier. They was crafted with geometric Etruscan motifs in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high
Category

Early 2000s French Modernist Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

JAR PARIS Gold Fig Leaf Clips Earrings In 18Kt Gold and Aluminum
By JAR
Located in Miami, FL
. The fabulous earring has been crafted in shiny gold anodized aluminum and 18 karats yellow gold. They
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Aletto Brothers Convertible Dangle Earrings 18Kt Gold 21.73 Ctw Diamonds Coral
By Aletto Brothers
Located in Miami, FL
masterfully crafted as a day and night convertible earrings, in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Gem Set Cocktail Dangle Earrings In 18Kt Gold 23.20 Cts Sapphires And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
pair. These drop-earrings has been carefully crafted in solid white gold of 18 karats and suited with
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

3.31 Carat Total Pave Diamond Huggie Half Hoop Earrings Two-Tone 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
! Metal: 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Natural Diamond: 3.31 ctw Diamond cut: Round brilliant Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Carved Spartan Blue Lapis Lazuli Round Stud Earrings Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These striking stud earrings, set in radiant 18 karat yellow gold, are a testament to artistic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

17 Carat Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Harlequin Yellow Gold Door Knocker Earrings
Located in Tustin, CA
Magnificent 18 karat yellow gold "door knocker" dangle style omega lever back earrings for pierced
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Fred of Paris 1970 Modernist Hoop Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Carved Coral
Located in Miami, FL
Paris France by the jewelry house of Fred Joaillier, back in the 1970. These earrings has been made with
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

1980 s Diamond South Sea Pearl Platinum Gold Cluster Dangle Earring
Located in Miami, FL
white gold backing Closure: Omega clip-on backs with posts for pierced ears Condition: Excellent estate
Category

Vintage 1980s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Platinum

Kieselstein-Cord 18 Karat Yellow Gold Alligator Earrings, 1988
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in Zurich, CH
Eye-catching pair of 18 karat yellow gold alligator earrings by Kieselstein-Cord, 1988. Crafted
Category

Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

1980S Diamond Ruby 18K Elephant Statement clip on Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
a liking for unique collectibles. Secured with Omega back. Metal: 18K White and Yellow Gold
Category

Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Giorgio Facchini, 1980 Memphis Long Earrings in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Gemstones
By Giorgio Facchini
Located in Miami, FL
modernist look. They was carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats and suited with omega backs for
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modernist Drop Earrings

Materials

Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fire Opal and Diamond Earrings Yellow White Gold 9.30 cts Fire Opals 4.69 cts
By Vicente Gracia Art Jewellery
Located in Valencia, ES
. Versatile in design, the earrings feature an omega back closure for secure and comfortable wear. The lower
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium

Vintage Tiffany Co. Spiro 1993 Swirl Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Henderson, NV
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K yellow gold earrings from the Spiro collection, featuring a bold
Category

1990s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Topaz Rock Crystal Blue Topaz Yellow Gold Three Stone Drop Earrings
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Christina Addison Fine Jewelry 18kt Yellow Gold 3-stone drop earring with faceted Pink Topaz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Midcentury French Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of elegant French 1960's 18k gold earrings. Each earring has 9 round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1960s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Tiffany Company Paloma Picasso Vintage Gold Silver and Mabe Pearl Earrings
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
White Luster. Having Omega clip backs and a Gold Post.
Category

Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

8.22 Carat Total Multi-Row Diamond Half Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These exquisite diamond hoop earrings, set in lustrous 18 karat yellow gold, are a dazzling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

O. J. PERRIN Paris Dangle Drops Clips Earrings in 18Kt Gold With 2.82 Ctw
By O.J. Perrin
Located in Miami, FL
dangle drops clips-on earrings created in Paris France by the jewelry house of O. J. Perrin, back in the
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Two Tone J Hoop Channel Set Diamond Half Hoop Earrings in Yellow and White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
the earrings is 18 karat gold. The omega back and post are 14 karat gold. Metal: 14K & 18K Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Syna Chalcedony Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
edition Candy Blue Topaz & Diamond earrings. Crafted in luxurious 18 karat yellow gold, these earrings
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard White Gold Happy Diamonds Earrings 84/6169-1001
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A lively pair of 18k white gold earrings by Chopard from the Happy Diamonds collection. The round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Estate 3 Ct Ruby 3 Ct Diamonds Square Post Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold 13.5G
Located in New York, NY
Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold 13.5 Gm This exquisite pair of earrings are beautifully crafted with 18 karat
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

David Webb 1970 Dangle Clips-on Earrings In 18Kt Gold With 7.34 Ctw Sapphires
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
clips-on earrings have been crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with polished and hammered
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Trianon Turbo Shell Gold Sapphire and Diamond set Earrings
By Trianon
Located in Chicago, IL
. Having Omega clip backs to which a post can be easily added if desired.
Category

Early 2000s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

3.68 Carat Multi Row Round Diamond J-Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat Gold, F-G / VS1
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
omega-back closure, these earrings are as practical as they are stunning, offering both comfort and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.