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Estate 18K White Gold 3.50cttw Pavé Diamond Teardrop Omega Back Drop Earrings
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An elegant pair of nicely made contemporary earrings crafted in 18K white gold and pave as well as
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Gold Large Wide 20mm Hammered Domed Scalloped Omega Back Button Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ 14K Yellow Gold Backings Weight: 19.90 Grams Backing: Posts w
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian 18k Yellow Gold Large Faceted Textured Round Omega Back Button Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 17.31 Grams Backing: Posts w/ Omega Closures (Pierced ears
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand Carved Natural Jadeite Diamond 18k White Gold Omega Back Dangle Earrings
Located in Towson, MD
precision, the earrings are finished with omega lever backs for secure and comfortable wear. The "18k
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Four Leaf Clover Omega Back Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These vintage clip-on earrings are crafted in 18k yellow gold and feature emerald four-leaf clover
Category

20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Estate 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Pearl Interlocking Omega Back Huggie Earrings
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautifully designed pair of earrings with clean and bold curves done in 18K yellow gold set with
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Estate 18K White Gold Diamond Citrine Omega Back Huggie Earrings 3.96ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A striking pair of vintage huggy earrings crafted in solid 18K white gold. Each earring is centered
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Gold Natural Diamond And Pear Cut Ruby Decorated Omega Back Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10.9 grams. Totally is diamond 2.20 ct. The daimond is has G-H color and vs1-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 5 ct. Please contact for any questions.
Category

2010s Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Omega Back Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 11.9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.80 ct. The diamond is has G color and vs1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.95 ct. Please contact for any questions.
Category

Vintage 1980s Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Estate 18K White Gold Diamond J Hoop Shrimp Huggie Omega Back Earrings 9.50ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
have posts with omega backs. Dimensions/Weight: These earrings measure .90” by .40” and weigh 12.7g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Natural Persian Turquoise Diamond Earrings Women Omega Back Style
Located in New York, NY
Turquoise Diamond Earrings Metal Type: 18k Yellow Gold Total Item Weight: 17.2 Grams Dimensions
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Ruby Earrings with Starburst Diamonds in 18K White Gold with Omega Backs
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Pair of 18K white gold earrings with round faceted diamonds weighing 3.00 carats total and two oval
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Estate 18K White Gold Red Coral Diamond Italian Omega Back ITALIAN Drop Earrings
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Italian made earrings done in 18K white gold set with approximately .40cttw G-H color Vs1-2 clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage HENRY DUNAY 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Omega Back Huggie Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A classic pair of hammered earrings done in 18K yellow gold and signed by the desirable and sought
Category

Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

John Hardy Estate Post Omega Back Earrings Sterling Silver 18k Yellow Gold
By John Hardy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic John Hardy Estate Post Omega Back Earrings Sterling Silver 18k Y Gold JH70 TRUSTED
Category

1990s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Henry Dunay 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Omega Back Huggie Designer Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A striking pair of vintage earrings crafted by Henry Dunay in rich 18 karat yellow gold. Their
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold 5ctw Calibre Ruby Diamond Open Work Round Omega Back Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
- VS1-SI2 Clarity - 1.50-2ctw approx. Total Carat Weight: 5 approx. Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.50ctw VS2 Diamond Wide Baguette Earrings 18k Yellow Gold Pierced Omega Backs
Located in McLeansville, NC
Clarity - VS2 Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 19.7 Grams Stamps: 750 Closure: Stick Posts & Omega Backs
Category

2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Cabochon 26 carat Tanzanite and Diamond Earrings with Omega Backs
Located in Boone, NC
Elegant white gold cabochon Tanzanite and Diamond earrings. The Tanzanite stones are a deep velvety
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Circa 1970s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Pearl Omega Back Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.70 ct. The diamond is has H color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.30 ct. Please contact for any questions.
Category

Vintage 1970s European Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

18K White Diamond Pave Earrings .50 Carat Omega Back
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
. These are clip-on with a sturdy omega back and can be made pierced with an added post. You will love
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tanzanite Swiss Blue Topaz Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold with Omega Backs
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These impressive earrings feature a beautifully matched pair of Swiss blue topazes that have a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Tanzanite, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Twisted Ribbon Diamond Huggie Earrings 1.70cttw Omega Backs
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An elegant pair of Huggie earrings c. the 1960’s hand done in 18K yellow gold and set with
Category

Late 20th Century Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18K Triangle Cabochon Chalcedony Diamond Huggie Omega Back Earrings
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A striking pair of estate huggy earrings, beautifully crafted in 18K yellow gold and centered by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Earrings 18K Gold Hallmarked BA Flower Omega
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Earrings 18K Gold Hallmarked BA Flower Omega This gorgeous pair of estate earrings is
Category

Late 20th Century More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Diamond Carved Resin Omega Back Huggie Earrings 3.08cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
are hand crafted in 18K yellow gold and set with intricately carved what we believe to be natural
Category

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18K Rose Gold Pave Diamond Ball Dome Omega Back Huggie Earrings 5.60cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A gorgeous pair of contemporary dome shaped huggie earrings done in 18K rose gold and pave set with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18k Yellow Vintage Carved Jade, Ruby Diamond Omega Back Earrings
Located in beverly hills, CA
design, rubies & diamond crafted in 18k yellow gold. The carved jade is prong-set, measuring 21.4 mm x
Category

Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Intricate 18 K rose Gold drop Prasiolite Diamond earrings
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Gorgeous 18 K rose Gold intricate dangle earrings set with 2 fancy cut Prasiolites weighing 11.78
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1.34 CT Natural Pink Sapphire 1.33 CT Diamonds in 18K Gold Omega Back Earrings
By Non Branded
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Height: 18 mm Width: 11 mm Metal:18K White Gold
Category

2010s American More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

2.40 CT Natural Ruby 0.90 CT Diamonds in 18K White Gold Omega Back Earrings
By Non Branded
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Height: 14 mm Width: 14 mm Metal:18K White Gold
Category

2010s American More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Estate Round 18K Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Omega Back Earrings 11.40cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Cocktail earrings done in 18K white gold set with approximately 5.80cttw H-J color Vs clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1.55tcw 18K Natural VVS Pave Set Diamond Solid Gold Omega Back Cocktail Earrings
Located in Jupiter, FL
matter where you go. The omega backs are supportive and hold the earrings up beautifully. Setting Style
Category

2010s American Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Annamaria Cammilli 18K Pavé Diamond Flowing Ribbon Omega Back Huggie Earrings
By Annamaria Cammilli
Located in Winter Springs, FL
18K yellow gold with a soft satin finish, each centered by a radiant pavé-set diamond section that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Barry Kieselstein Cord Circular Wheel Diamond Omega Back Earrings
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A bold and sculptural pair of earrings crafted in rich 18K yellow gold by the celebrated American
Category

1990s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18K Multicolored Fancy Sapphire Diamond Omega Back Huggie Earrings 11cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautiful and vibrant pair of huggie earrings crafted in 18K white gold and set with numerous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18K Diamond FRENCH Square Cushion Wave Huggie Earrings Omega Backs
Located in Winter Springs, FL
1ctt in F-G color Vs1 clarity round diamonds. Earrings have posts with omega backs. Dimmensions
Category

Late 20th Century French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage ROBERTO COIN 18K Brushed Oval Puffed Huggie Earrings Omega Backs
By Roberto Coin
Located in Winter Springs, FL
lovely pair of original Roberto Coin huggy earrings done in 18K yellow gold with a fine brushed
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of elegant 18 K yellow Gold Diamond Chandelier earrings
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
These Chandelier-style drop design earrings are full of sparkle! Made in 18 K yellow gold with
Category

2010s Swiss Byzantine Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Diamond Octagonal Floral Huggie Earrings Omega Back 3.30ctw NUMBERED
Located in Winter Springs, FL
many years and they have the lovely patina to prove it!. These earrings are hand crafted in 18K deep
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 18K Pave Diamond Rectangular Huggie Omega Back Earrings 5.20ctw G Vs
Located in Winter Springs, FL
approximately 5.20ctw in G-H color Vs1-2 clarity round cut diamonds. These earrings have posts with omega backs
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k White Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Omega Back Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.5 grams. Totally is diamond 1.50 ct. The diamond is has F color and vvs-vs clarity. The box is not included. Please contact for any questions.
Category

Vintage 1980s European Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

2.10tcw 18K Diamond Cluster Omega Back Earrings F-H Color Pave Set 750 Yellow
Located in Jupiter, FL
the fine 18K yellow gold setting. With the added comfort and security of omega backs, these earrings
Category

2010s Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Black Enamel Basketweave Omega Back Earrings, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your style with these exquisite omega back earrings, featuring a captivating basket weave
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Exquisite openwork filligree 18 K yellow white Gold Huggies earrings Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A pair of two-tone 18 K yellow Gold and 18 K white Gold Huggies earrings featuring lovely openwork
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Green Emerald Diamond Curve Art Deco Inspired Omega Back White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
The pop of the bright green emeralds and diamonds next to the bright 18K white gold is absolutely
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pair of 18 K yellow white Gold earrings with cultured pearl
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A pair of excentric earrings in 18 K yellow and white Gold. They are set with small round brilliant
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Tourmaline Sapphire Diamond Omega Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
geometrically constructed Art Deco style omega back earrings. The gemstone is surrounded by round diamonds and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

18k Gold 0.93 Ct Diamonds 1.38 Ct Multi Sapphire Omega Back Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Type: Earrings Height:20 mm Width: 9 mm Metal: White Gold Metal Purity: 18K Hallmarks: 18K Total
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

A pair of 18 K rose Gold dangle earrings Champagne diamond
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A pair of timeless 18 K rose Gold dangle earrings set with 244 brillinat cut Champagne Diamonds
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Omega Back Earrings
Located in Webster, NY
Stunning Pearl & Diamond Omega back earrings made in 18k yellow gold. Gemstone: Pearl & Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

2.30ctw Ruby Diamond Halo Earrings 14k Yellow Gold Pierced Omega Backs
Located in McLeansville, NC
Yellow Gold Total Weight: 9.2 Grams Stamps: 18k Fastening Type: Stick Posts & Omega Backs Measurements
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Multi Row Diamond Huggie Hoop Omega Back Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
in luminous 18 karat white gold, each earring showcases alternating rows of baguette and round-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

8 Ct Round Natural Citrine Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Omega Backs
Located in New York, NY
Citrine stones surrounded by 18 karat white gold with tiny diamonds. The 18k gold case is accented with
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Oval Pave Diamond Omega Back Diamond Huggie Earrings H Vs 5cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A fabulously well made pair of pave diamond earrings done in 18K white gold set with approximately
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Fine 18 Karat Yellow Gold 2.02 Carat Natural Diamonds Omega Back Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Height: 13 mm Width: 10 mm Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
Category

2010s American More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Seidengang 18k White Gold 0.40ctw Diamond Hand Engraved Cuff Omega Earrings
By SeidenGang
Located in Montclair, NJ
Clarity - 0.40ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 10.19 Grams Closure: Posts w/ Omega
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 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.