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ANGELA CUMMINGS Vintage Clips-On Woven Earrings In Solid 18kT Yellow Gold
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
. This pair is fitted at the reverse with gold posts for pierced ears and comfortable hinged omega backs
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Pink Tourmaline and Enamel Flower Earrings
Located in Denver, CO
Fashioned in 18kt yellow gold, these vintage Italian-made earrings feature sixteen round pink
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Large Gold Two Stone Earrings with Rope Twist Border
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
. Posted earrings with omega clip backs. Can be made clip for non-pierced ears. Citrine stone measures
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amazonite, Citrine, Peridot, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Tourmaline, Tsavorite,...

ANGELA CUMMINGS Allure Clips Earrings In 18Kt Gold With White Nacre Inlaid
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
gold posts for pierced ears and comfortable hinged omega backs for fastening clips. Country: New York
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Ambrosi Cellini 18Kt Rose Gold Viola Clover Earrings Black Mother of Pearl
By Ambrosi
Located in New York, NY
clover earrings are inlaid with black mother of pearl in 18-karat rose gold. The earrings are pierced
Category

2010s European Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Michael Kneebone Prayer Bead Baroque Pearl Drop Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
coated in 24k gold. The backs are finished in 18k gold with drop down posts and extra large omega clips
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, 24k Gold

Michael Kneebone Baroque Pink Pearl Stud Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
the flaming pearl. The studs have 18k yellow gold posts with omega clip backs.
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

MODERNISM 1960 Geometric Clips-On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Turquoises
Located in Miami, FL
-on earrings created in Italy back in the late 1960's. They were carefully crafted with rectangular
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

CARTIER 1970 Geometric Faceted Clips-On Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
the French jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 1970. The earrings are a statement, very rare and
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Vine Earrings with Moon Quartz and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Moon Quartz 7 carats approx. Diamonds 0.30 carat approx. Omega clip
Category

2010s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY CO. 1970 Orchids Flowers Clips On Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
earrings, created in New York City by Tiffany Co. back in the late 1970's. The earrings were designed
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Lalaounis 1970 Modernisme Geometric Earrings in Solid Textured 18kt Yellow Gold
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Miami, FL
Greece by the jewelry house of Lalaounis, back in the 1970's. These gorgeous clip earrings has been
Category

Vintage 1970s Greek Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 14.19 CTW Ruby Diamond Platinum 18 Karat White Gold Floral Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
backs Tested as platinum with 18 karat gold backs Circa: 2000s Measures: 13/16 x 5/8 inches Total Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Angela Cummings Studios 1984 Cushion Geometric Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
in solid 18 karats yellow gold and finished with a high polished surfaces. They are suited at the
Category

Vintage 1980s American Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 1950 s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Swirl Ear-Clip Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Completed by hinged omega backs Stamped for 18 karat gold Numbered and fully signed for Tiffany & Co. Circa
Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

MARILYN COOPERMAN Earrings In 18Kt Gold Oxidized Sterling Sapphires Pearls
By Marilyn Cooperman
Located in Miami, FL
textured surfaces and yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. The surface of the earrings are
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, Y...

GUILLEMIN SOULAINE Paris Convertible Earrings In 18Kt Gold Platinum Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish and accented with platinum parts for the
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Bvlgari Peridot Amethyst and Diamond Mediterranean Eden Drop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Bethesda, MD
fasten securely at the back with classic omega clip fittings. Details • Signature Hallmarks
Category

2010s Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold

Kieselstein-Cord 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Golden Beryl Earrings, 1995
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in Zurich, CH
Stunning pair of 18 karat yellow gold and golden beryl earrings by Kieselstein-Cord, 1995. Crafted
Category

1990s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Beryl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

RUCHI Blue Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Flower Clip-On Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
White Gold Blue Sapphire: 9.08 carats Diamond: 1.56 carats Length: 1'' Omega Backs Closure
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Boucheron Paris Fluted Clips on Earrings in Solid 18kt White Gold
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
white gold of 18 karats with flutted patterns and high polished finish. They are fitted with very
Category

Late 20th Century French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold Earrings with Mabe Pearls and Multicolored Semi Precious Stones
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary designed square 18 kt yellow gold earrings. The earrings are composed of hi polished
Category

1990s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Purple Amethyst 18-Karat Drop Earrings In Stock
By David Yurman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
earring has a faceted, purple amethyst gemstone (2 total) Earring Backs: 18k yellow gold omega backs Item
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gemlok Sapphire and Diamond Half Hoop Earrings
By Gemlok
Located in Darnestown, MD
. Omega backs are hinged with posts. The earrings are 3/4" in length and 5'16" in width. They are in like
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Stuart Devlin 1973 London Sculptural Modernist Earrings 18Kt Gold Malachite
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Miami, FL
pieces, was crafted in London in 1973 in solid 18 karats of textured yellow gold. Suited with omega backs
Category

Vintage 1970s British Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

20 18 Karat Yellow Gold Peach Moonstone Mercer Earrings by Michael Bondanza
By Michael Bondanza
Located in Troy, MI
addition to your collection! Made with 18kyg posts and omega clip backs. Complimentary signature wrapping
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari 1980 s Peridot 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Spike Ear-Clip Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and measuring 8.0 mm round Bezel set back-to-back as stud-like spikes Completed by hinged omega backs
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

ANGELA CUMMINGS 2001 Caged Modernist Clips On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. Fitted at the reverse with gold posts for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

TIFFANY CO. Schlumberger Enameled Clips Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Pearls
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
white pearls. Fitted with hinged omega backs for fastening clips and the addition of gold posts for
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Vine Earrings with Blue Topaz and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Blue Topaz 10 carats approx. Diamonds 0.30 carat approx. Omega clip
Category

2010s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retired 18 Karat Gold Black Onyx Diamond Juniper Earrings by Michael Bondanza
By Michael Bondanza
Located in Troy, MI
. Crafted in rich 18 karat yellow gold and accented with 0.31 Cttw pave' fine diamonds in the swirl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

ANGELA CUMMINGS 1980 Free Forms White Nacre Clips-On Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
earrings created in New York City by the designer Angela Cummings back in the early 1980's. They have been
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

CARTIER 1973 By Aldo Cipullo Clips Earrings 18Kt Gold Rock Crystal Carnelians
By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
earrings are from the iconic "Circles" collection and were carefully crafted in solid 18 karats yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Rock Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

DAVID WEBB 1977 Swirled Clips-On Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
earrings created in New York city at the jewelry atelier of David Webb, back in the 1977. These earrings
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Italian Florentine Renaissance Clips Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold Ruby Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
, Italy back in the 1930's. This beautiful clips-earrings has been crafted in solid yellow gold of 18
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Renaissance Revival Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

CHRISTOPHER WALLING Clips Earrings In Textured 18Kt Gold With Carved Ebony Woods
By Christopher Walling
Located in Miami, FL
-on earrings, created by the jewelry designer Christopher Walling, back in the late 1970. The earrings
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Henry Dunay Baroque Cultured Pearl Diamond Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
approximately 0.32 carat total weight in natural diamonds. They are set in 18 karat yellow gold with a post and
Category

Early 2000s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY CO. Elsa Peretti Free Forms Clips-On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
comfortable hinged omega backs for fastening clips and the addition of gold posts for pierced ears can be
Category

Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

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

1990s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Vintage 1970s 18KT Yellow Gold Shell Earrings with Cabochon Semi-Precious Stones
Located in New York, NY
A vibrant nod to 1970s design, these shell-shaped earrings are set in rich 18KT yellow gold and
Category

Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold 4.96 Cttw Sapphire 0.54 Cttw Diamond Earrings
Located in Troy, MI
diamonds create a beautiful look. Earrings are crafted in fine 18k white gold and have posts with omega
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. 1982 Angela Cummings Lapis Checkerboard Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
clip-on earrings have been carefully crafted with a squared shape in solid yellow gold of 18 karats
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Amethyst Diamond Emerald Dangle Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
settings measure 3 inches long. They are 18k yellow gold and come with posts and omega clip backs for
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Angela Cummings 18K Yellow Gold Black Inlay Positive and Negative
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, with high polished finish. They are suited with omega backs for
Category

20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angela Cummings 1984 Studio Textured Wrapped Earrings in Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
mirrored pair and was crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, finished with a combination of brushed and
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Two Stone Earring with Rope Twist Border - medium size
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt yellow gold two stone earrings with rope twist border with with faceted peridot and amethyst
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hoop Earrings Inside-Out with Emerald Cut Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18.78ct Diamond Inside-Out Hoop Earrings in 18k white gold. The earrings consist of 64 emerald cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

JAR PARIS Golden Clips On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold and Aluminum
By JAR
Located in Miami, FL
. The fabulous earring has been crafted in golden aluminum and 18 karats yellow gold. They are designed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Ruby, Diamond and Sapphire French Huggie Earrings
Located in Denver, CO
gold and secured with an omega back.
Category

Late 20th Century French Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

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

JAR PARIS Purple Valerie Clips On Earrings In 18Kt Gold and Aluminum
By JAR
Located in Miami, FL
. The fabulous earring has been crafted in purple anodized aluminum and 18 karats yellow gold. They are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Pear Cabochon Lapis W/ Flare Open Work Frame Tear Drop Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
These beautiful vintage earrings are crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and feature a pair of
Category

Vintage 1960s Drop Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

JAR PARIS Clips On White Gardenias Earrings In 18Kt Gold and Resin
By JAR
Located in Miami, FL
. The fabulous earring has been crafted in resin with matte white powder and 18 karats yellow gold. They
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Guillemin Soulaine Paris Convertible Earrings in 18kt Gold Platinum Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish and accented with platinum parts for the
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

TIFFANY CO. 1980 Paloma Picasso Clips Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Aquamarines
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
of clips-on earrings has been crafted in a cushioned shape in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Elizabeth Gage England Sculptural Clip On Earrings In Textured 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Elizabeth Gage
Located in Miami, FL
in solid rich yellow gold of 18 karats with highly textured surfaces and fitted with hinged omega
Category

1990s English Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mauboussin Aloha Iolite and Mother of Pearl Earrings
By Mauboussin
Located in Denver, CO
These vintage Mauboussin earrings handcrafted in 18kt white gold each feature an oval-shaped Iolite
Category

Late 20th Century French Retro More Earrings

Materials

Iolite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Burmese Ruby Diamond Baguette Cluster Earrings – 12.25ct High Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
, and Cartier. These earrings are designed in platinum with a secure push-back mechanism, and for those
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, 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.