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John Hardy Estate Jaisalmer Belly Earrings with Omega Back 18k G Sterling Silver
By John Hardy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic John Hardy Estate Jaisalmer Belly Earrings With Omega Back 18k G Sterling Silver JH42
Category

1990s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamond Omega Back Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These bold and modern diamond earrings are crafted in luxurious 18 karat white gold and feature a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Pair of italian Vintage 18 K yellow Gold bombé Emerald Diamond earrings
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A timeless pair of Vintage earrings in 18 K yellow Gold featuring 64 vivid green round Emeralds
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960 Mid-century 18kt Rose Gold Earrings with Diamonds
By Omega
Located in Aventura, FL
0.80-inch dimensions create impressive presence, while the versatile omega backs with removable posts
Category

Vintage 1960s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Oval Cluster Pavé Diamond Omega Back Stud Earrings in Two Tone 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
, luminous glow rather than a sharp, high-contrast shine. Each earring is framed by a polished gold border
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

18kt yellow Gold Hoop Earrings in with French cut Citrines
By Omega
Located in Aventura, FL
earrings. • Period: Contemporary • Metal: 18K Yellow Gold • Stones: Natural Citrines • Measurements: 0.75
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round Checkerboard Cut Blue Topaz Omega Back Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These round blue topaz earrings, set in lustrous 18 karat yellow gold, are an elegant piece of art
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Zolotas 22k Gold Silver Center Large Hammered Finish Omega Back Cuff Earrings
By Zolotas
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 22k Yellow Gold w/ Sterling Silver Center & 18k Yellow Gold Backs Weight: 35.39
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

22k Gold, Silver

Le Vian Sapphire and Diamond X Omega Back Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These striking earrings from Le Vian are crafted in luxurious 18 karat yellow gold and designed in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Pair of 18 K white Gold drop earrings Lemon Quartz Briolette Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
for fashion while wearing these earrings. The Omega-back style caters for pierced ears only. These
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Green Agate Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Omega 18K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
.  Earrings Information Style: Vintage Metal: 18K White Gold Width: 18 mm. Length: 19 mm. Weight: 9.46 g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

TJD 3.0 Carat Round Princess Diamond 18 K White Gold Square Designer Earrings
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
hand-crafted by our inhouse experts in 18 karat white gold and embellished with 150 round and 76
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Estate 18K De Vroomen Cabochon Moonstone Enamel Huggie Earrings Omega Backs
By Leo de Vroomen
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Oval Huggies by English maker, Leo De Vroomen. They are done in 18K yellow gold and centered by
Category

Late 20th Century English Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, Enamel

Elegant 18k Yellow Gold 7ctw Cushion Peridot Diamond Dangle Drop Omega Earring
Located in Montclair, NJ
: 18k Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 11.62 Grams Backing: Post Back w/ Omega Closure (pierced ears are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Onyx Tablet Omega Back Huggie Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Earring Closure Type: Omega Back Stamped: 18K Estate Condition: Very good, professionally cleaned and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

18k White Gold Pink 0.84ct Sapphire and 1.35tcw Diamond Back Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This vintage pair of omega-back earrings is crafted in 18k white gold and showcases a beautifully
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 K Yellow Gold Carnelian Earclips
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A pair of very understated yet simple 18 K yellow Gold earclips with Omega post featuring 2 orange
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Charles Krypell Diamond and Ruby Swirl Omega Back Stud Earring in 18 Karat Gold
By Charles Krypell
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
of bold design and luxurious elegance. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, these exquisite earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Half Hoop Earrings #18814
By Omega
Located in Washington Depot, CT
brilliant cut diamonds set in polished 18K yellow gold. Omega back closures. Approximate total diamond
Category

20th Century Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A pair of 18 K yellow brushed Gold flower Diamond earrings
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Fabulous 18 K yellow Gold Flower earrings with a lovely brushed gold texture that creates a unique
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Black and White Pavé Diamond Star Stud Omega Back Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Capture celestial elegance with these dazzling omega-back star stud earrings, a perfect blend of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roberto Coin Appassionata Woven Omega Back Earrings with Diamonds 18 Karat Gold
By Roberto Coin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These elegant diamond earrings, set in 18 karat yellow gold, feature an omega back closure for a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Gump s 18k Yellow Gold High Quality Deep Blue Lapis Oval Button Omega Earrings
By Gump s San Francisco
Located in Montclair, NJ
Blue Color - High Quality - 17.7x12.9mm each (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold with 14k Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mont Blanc Diamond Omega Back Non-Pierced Stud Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Mont Blanc
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning pair of Mont Blanc earrings, masterfully crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, are a work
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Estate 18K Diamond Oval Ruby Ear Clips 15.50cttw G Vs Omega Back Huggie Earrings
Located in Winter Springs, FL
impressively stunning earrings are done in 18K yellow gold and set with approximately 5.50cttw in in
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Omega Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
sapphire borders, this gorgeous earrings sparkle with every move. The omega back design adds a hint of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1970 Mid-century 18kt Gold Earrings with 11.70 CTW in Diamonds Sapphires
By Omega
Located in Aventura, FL
diamonds ensure maximum sparkle and brilliance. The convenient omega backs with pin posts for pierced ears
Category

Vintage 1970s Drop Earrings

Materials

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

1970 Mid-century 18kt yellow Gold Hoop Earrings with 3.10 Cts in Diamonds
By Omega
Located in Aventura, FL
innovative design approach of 1970s luxury jewelry. The convenient omega backs with posts for pierced ears
Category

Vintage 1970s Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Doris Panos 18k Yellow Gold 0.12ctw Round Pave Diamond Sun Face Omega Earrings
By Doris Panos
Located in Montclair, NJ
Clarity - 0.12ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 12.68 Grams Backing: Post Backs w
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Auth Caviar 925 Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Gold 3 Raw Omega Back Earrings
By Lagos Caviar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silver & 18K Yellow Gold Hallmarks: CAVIAR 925 750 Total Weight: 20.3 Grams Stone Type: None
Category

2010s American More Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

18kt yellow Gold Panthere Earrings with 10.86 CTW in White Black Diamonds
By Omega
Located in Aventura, FL
weight and impressive 1.13-inch diameter create commanding presence, while the omega clip backs ensure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Baguette Sapphire Diamond Braided Cuff Convertible Back Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
- VS2/I1 Clarity - 0.50ctw (approx.) Material: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 11.36 Grams Backing: Convertible
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Floral 18 K yellow Gold golden South Sea Pearl Diamond earrings
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
earring is a ca 13 mm, golden South Sea cultured pearl with very few inperfections. The Omega-back style
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Etruscan Style Omega Back Earrings with Diamonds and Pink and Green Tourmaline
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
edges of the earring, H-I in color, SI1-SI2 in clarity. A brushed 18 karat yellow gold matte finish
Category

20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 18K TT Gold Puffed Polished Finish Puffed Design Omega Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18K Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Backs (Solid Gold Hollow Design) Weight: 16.32 Grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Lion Head Stud Earrings with Sapphire Eyes in 18K Gold 14K Omega Keeper Posts
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
. The hardware on the backs -- the omega clip, hinge and post -- are all 14 karat yellow gold. Each
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fancy Diamond Earrings Omega Lock 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Diamonds Earring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Brilliant Earrings 18k White Gold approx 11.30 grams both All Natural diamonds approx 1.50
Category

Early 2000s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Baraka 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Barakà
Located in New York, NY
Baraka 18K Yellow Gold Earrings The earrings are 1.25" High The earrings have posts and omega backs
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roberto Coin Fancy Brown Pavé Diamond Coil Omega Back Huggie Earrings 4ctw
By Roberto Coin
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A contemporary pair of earrings by Roberto Coin done in 18K yellow gold and pavé set with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

9.55ct natural ruby diamonds cluster earrings 18k Circular Dome Omega Clips
Located in New York, NY
. 18KT white & yellow gold. 23 grams Comfortable clusters / omega backs. 1 inch diameter Appraisal
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

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

18 K White Gold Earclips Black White Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Unusual 18 K white Gold omega clip post earrings, slightly concave shape and pave set with 28 white
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Peridot and Amethyst Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold with French Backs
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wear, these earrings were handmade by our Master Jewelers in Los Angeles, with French omega clip backs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Peridot, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18k Yellow Gold GIA Oval Cabochon Coral Diamond Omega Clip On Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous pair of coral and diamond stud earrings was crafted from solid 18k yellow and white
Category

Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite pair of 18K white and yellow gold diamond dangle earrings offers timeless elegance
Category

Vintage 1980s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow White Gold Diamond Earrings
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Material: 18k Yellow & White Gold Weight: 18 grams Gemstone: Diamond 3.60 cttw, G-H Color, SI1-SI2
Category

20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate NAMDAR 18K Pave Diamond Ruby Huggie Omega Clip Earrings 9ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An elegant and architecturally styled pair of estate earrings crafted in 18 karat yellow gold by HJ
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings, 16.3g
Located in Providence, RI
These elegant 18k gold diamond earrings exude timeless sophistication and luxury. Crafted in a
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

European Yellow Gold Inlaid Lapis Handmade Wire Work Large Omega Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
each (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 22.51 Grams Backing: Post Backs w/ Omega
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Russian Turquoise Earrings 18K Gold USSR
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Russian Turquoise Earrings 18K Gold USSR This pair of estate earrings are set with natural Russian
Category

Vintage 1970s Russian Drop Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Hoop 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This bold pair of 18K yellow gold ribbed hoop earrings from the 1970s exudes luxury, featuring
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18KY Gold Tahitian Mother of Pearl Post Omega Clip Button Vintage Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl & Mother of Pearl Omega Back Earrings Elevate
Category

1990s Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Platinum 18K Ruby Emerald Diamond Leaf Omega Huggie Earrings 15.50ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A vintage pair of statement earrings done in platinum and 18K set with approximately 6.50cttw in G
Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 18K Gold Tiffanys Earrings
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gorgeous Tiffany & Co 18K gold clip on earrings. Large stud style in an 'X' shape with engraved
Category

2010s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Vendorafa 18k Yellow Gold Hammered Diamond Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Clarity: VS Dimensions: earrings are approximately 16.28mm by 16.09mm Fastenings: omega backs Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Italian 18K Tri-Tone Yellow Rose White Bold Omega Quilted Huggie Earrings
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Beautiful and boldly designed Italian made huggie earrings done in 18K yellow, white and rose gold
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage BVLGARI Spiga 18k Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
. These vintage hoop earrings from their iconic Spiga collection are crafted of 18k yellow gold and are a
Category

1990s Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aldo Cipullo for Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Earrings, featuring spiraled dome design, brightly polished, worn
Category

Late 20th Century French Modernist Stud Earrings

Materials

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.