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Hammered 18K Yellow Gold Bombe J Hoop Earrings w/ Vivid Calibre Cut Sapphires
Located in Palm Beach, FL
With a designer style to them, these handsome earrings are fashioned in richly colored 18K yellow
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 18K, Sterling Silver Black Onyx Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Beautiful Tiffany & Co. earrings that will become your favorite! 18 karat yellow gold and sterling
Category

Late 20th Century American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

8.5mm Akoya Pearls in Large Flower Earrings of 18K Gold Platinum with Diamonds
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
at no charge, or you can have 18 karat backs for a small additional charge. Stamped "18K," plus
Category

Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18...

Vahe Naltchayan Tourmaline Gold Earrings
By Vahe Naltchayan
Located in Darnestown, MD
Tiered scallop design earrings centered with tourmaline by Vahe Naltchayan. They are 18 karat gold
Category

1990s American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Contemporary Spinel 18 kts Gold Earrings
Located in MADRID, ES
These contemporary earrings are crafted in yellow 18K gold and feature synthetic spinels. They
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Sixties Diamond and Gold Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
fresh and fun! Excellent condition. Noted: The omega backs have been restored. Remark: “Cartier style
Category

Vintage 1960s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

12.20tcw AAA+ Oval Cut Colombian Emerald Diamond Statement Earrings 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
One-of-a-kind, bespoke, Colombian emerald & Diamond Omega stud earrings. These impressive earrings
Category

2010s Colombian Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Onyx Earrings
Located in Westport, CT
other contrasts an 18k yellow gold surface with an onyx strip. These earrings feature an omega clip and
Category

Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980 s 18 Karat Bicolor Gold and Diamond Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
yellow and white gold, with posts and omega clip backs, these bold beautifully made earrings are just the
Category

Vintage 1980s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

18k Cabachon Sapphire (App. 20.53 CTS), Emerald and Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Fairfield, CT
set, and the earrings have posts with omega style back and extra clutches for security. Marks: 750
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Whit...

18 Karat Yellow Gold Tortoise Shell Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
Add a touch of whimsy to your outfit with these 18k yellow gold huggie hoop earrings. Featuring an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

AGL Burma Ruby and Diamond Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
set in 18K gold. Designed for both elegance and security, the earrings are completed with posts and
Category

1990s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Shell Motif 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
These exquisite 18-karat yellow gold diamond earrings embody timeless luxury in a captivating shell
Category

Late 20th Century North American Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.72 Carat Round Diamond Yellow Gold Huggie Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
set in rich 18k yellow gold with omega clip post earrings. , offering a harmonious blend of luxury and
Category

Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

18ct Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Diamond Earrings
Located in Sydney, NSW
18ct Yellow Gold Blue Topaz & Diamond Earrings These elegant 18ct yellow gold earrings feature a
Category

2010s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 6.67 TCW Sapphire 4.50 TCW Diamond Floral White Gold Earrings
Located in Towson, MD
One pair of contemporary 18k white gold blue sapphire and diamond flower earrings set with twenty
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.52 Carat Diamond Textured Yellow White Gold Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
diamonds, 56 diamonds with a total of 2.52cts. The the levers are Omega backs in 18k white gold. The raised
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Tsavorite Garnet Diamond Dome Ring and Earrings White Gold Set
Located in Miami Beach, FL
18k White gold, diamond and tsavorite garnet dome ring and earrings set. Each of the band style
Category

Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chopard White Gold Ruby Diamond Happy Spirit Earrings 84/5425-1002
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An enchanting pair of 18k white gold ruby and diamond earrings by Chopard from the Happy Spirit
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.72 Carats Round Brilliant Cognac and White Diamonds Gold Dogwood Earrings
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
Diamonds combine for a total weight of 4.72 carats set in 18K white gold. The earrings feature a post with
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. 1995 "Atlas" 0.50 Carats Diamond Earrings in Yellow Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Yellow Gold & 950 Platinum Earring width: 10 mm Earring length: 19.5 mm Earring Back: Omega Stamped
Category

1990s Unknown Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Rainbow Gemstone and Diamond Omega Back Earrings #20720
By Omega
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold Rainbow Gemstone and Diamond Earrings JAGi Certified- These stunning earrings
Category

20th Century Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, Peridot, Iolite, Garnet, Diamond, Citrine, Yellow...

Circa 1960s "Bamboo" Orange Sapphire Turban Leverback Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
" Sapphires: 6mm Marks: These earrings are 18 karat yellow gold with the exception of the omega clips, which
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Paul Morelli 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Earrings
By Paul Morelli
Located in Washington Depot, CT
each feature 16 round brilliant cut diamonds set in beautifully detailed 18K yellow gold. Omega back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Pear and Round Diamond Half Hoop Linear Design 18 Karat Gold Pierced Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
earrings each feature a single vertical row of 6 round brilliant diamonds, channel set in a luxurious 18
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby and Pearl Cluster Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Clusters of rubies are surrounded by 6 cultured pearls in these festive 18 karat earrings. Omega
Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Clover Pattern Flower Shape Vermeil Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
post with omega clip back allowing the earrings to sit well on the ear. The earrings measure 1” height
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Zircon, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Unique Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
0.62 carats. They are set in 16.1 grams of 18 karat white gold and guarantee a comfortable fit with an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18k White Gold and Marquise + Round Diamond Earrings 1.5CT Half Hoops Omega Back
By Omega
Located in Lexington, KY
These 18k white gold earrings contain 1.5 carats of mixed cut diamonds that are fiery with life
Category

1990s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stunning Triple Oval Lapis Lazuli Vermeil Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
simulated diamond, handset in 18k yellow gold vermeil over sterling silver. The oval lapis lazuli stones
Category

2010s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Vivid Diamonds Sapphire and Diamond Flower Earrings
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Enchanting Sapphire and Diamond Stud Earrings crafted in 18 karat white gold, featuring square cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Asch Grossbardt 18KT RG Earrings 1.45CT Pink Sapphire Pink Mother of Pearl
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous earrings for the pink lover. These 18 karat rose gold oval earrings are set with 2 rows of
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Stunning Double Oval Citrine Blue Topaz Vermeil Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with round white topaz on the side, handset in 18k yellow gold vermeil over sterling silver. The
Category

2010s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Citrine, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Asch Grossbardt 18 Kt YG .80 Ct Diamond Mother of Pearl Flower Earrings
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in New York, NY
0.80carats. The 7/8" earrings are pierced with post/omega backs and can be adjusted to clip-on. Stamped 18K
Category

2010s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carrera y Carrera 18kt Yg Hand Earrings with 0.69cts. Emerald 0.18cts Diamond
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. These 18 karat yellow gold earrings are
Category

1990s European Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stunning Genuine Oval Peridot and Cushion-cut Amethyst Vermeil Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
look so beautiful together! Straight post with omega clip back allowing the earrings to sit well on the
Category

2010s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Peridot, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Flower and Black Pearl Earrings
Located in Denver, CO
measuring 14mm each and are attached by an elaborate yellow gold setting and secured with an omega back.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gol...

Stunning Genuine Oval Peridot and Cushion-cut Blue Topaz Vermeil Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
just look so great together! Straight post with omega clip back allowing the earrings to sit well on
Category

2010s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Peridot, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Carrera Y Carrera 18 KT YG Hand Earrings 1.40Ct Ruby Heart .06Ct Diamond
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. These 18 karat yellow gold earrings are
Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oversize 15 mm. Black Tahitian South Sea Pearl Diamond Diamond Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
! Hand crafted of solid 18 Kt white gold fine made mount Boasting two mesmerizing Black Tahitian pearls
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

0.78ctw Diamond Albion Omega Earrings 18k Gold David Yurman Omega Backs
By David Yurman
Located in McLeansville, NC
Clarity - VS2 Metal: 18k Yellow Gold, white gold pave settings Weight: 21.7 Grams Stamps: 750 DY Closure
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

David Yurman Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Omega Back Earrings
By David Yurman
Located in Webster, NY
Authentic Rare, Vintage David Yurman 18k yellow gold omega back earrings. Designer: David Yurman
Category

Late 20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold Tahitian Pearl Drop Earrings Omega Back
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Material: 18k White Gold Gemstone: Diamond 1.25 cttw Tahitian pearl 10.6 mm Weight: 11.2 grams
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Omega Back Earrings #23317
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Omega Back Earrings JAGi Certified- These stunning earrings
Category

20th Century Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold and Diamond Heart Omega Back Earrings #22952
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K White Gold and Diamond Heart Omega Back Earrings- These elegant earrings are crafted in 18K
Category

20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Tanzanite and 1.56 TCW Diamond Omega-Back Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 18k white gold pair of omega-back earrings features a richly saturated tanzanite at
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Gold Newmade Natural Diamond Decorated Horse Omega Back Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 9.9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.38 ct. The white diamond is generally I-J color and s1-s2 clarity. Please contact for any questions.
Category

2010s European Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 18k White Gold Red Coral and Diamond Omega Back Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Striking vintage 18k white gold earrings set with bold red coral cabochons surrounded by brilliant
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari 1980 s Diamond Earrings 18K Omega Backs ~2.4ctw
By Bulgari
Located in Fairfield, CT
Bulgari 1980's Diamond Earrings 18K Omega Backs ~2.3ctw These vintage Bulgari cluster earrings
Category

Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.15tcw 18K Yellow Gold Hidden Ruby Earrings Woven Checkered Omega Back
Located in Jupiter, FL
with their convenient omega backs. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, these earrings boast a woven checker
Category

2010s Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Yellow Gold "Bean" Omega Back Earrings #23664
By Elsa Peretti
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Yellow Gold "Bean" Omega Back Earrings- Classic and understated
Category

20th Century Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.60ctw Diamond Mabe Pearl Statement Earrings 18k Gold Pierced Omega Backs
Located in McLeansville, NC
- 21 mm Cut - Round Cabochon Color - White Metal: 18k White & Yellow Gold Weight: 30.9 Grams Stamps
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Cabochon Garnet Earrings, Omega Backs, Mid-20th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
Vintage pair 18K / 750 yellow gold and cabochon garnet drop earrings - each garnet approximately
Category

Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Omega Back Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.1 grams. Totally is brilliant cut diamond about 1.10 ct. Totally is princess cut diamond 0.50 ct. The diamond is has F color and vs clarity....
Category

Vintage 1980s European Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Omega Back Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10.8 grams. Totally is diamond about 2 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs-vs clarity. Box is not included. Please contact for any questions
Category

1990s European Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Omega Back Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 9.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.35 ct. The diamond is has G color and vs1-s1 clarity. The box is not included. Please contact for any questions.
Category

Vintage 1980s European Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Omega Back Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very goood condition. Total weight is 11.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.90 ct . The diamond is has F color and vvs1 clarity. Please contact for any questions.
Category

Vintage 1980s European Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 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.