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LALAOUNIS Estate 18k Gold Abstract Snake Earrings
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Narberth, PA
! Crafted in 18kt yellow gold, omega back stud earrings depict an abstract snake motif. The earrings
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

BVLGARI Tricolor 18K Gold Huggie Earrings with Box Retired
By Bulgari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Earrings Tapper From The Middle to The Ends 11.3mm - 9.3mm They are 19mm Long Omega Clip Backs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Mobe Pearl Button Earrings #17520
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold Mobe Pearl Earrings  Omega back earrings with mobe pearl and aztec design in 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage 18K Platinum Pave Flame Rope Textured Omega Huggie Earrings 4cttw F Vs
Located in Winter Springs, FL
in 18K yellow gold and platinum and pavè set with approximately 4cttw in larger size F-G Vs1+ clarity
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18 K Gold Earclips with Cut Und Uncut Rough Diamonds Tahitian Pearls
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Very unusual 18 K blackened white Gold and pink Gold omega clip post earrings featuring 2 silvery
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 3.25cttw Diamond 18K Gold Sunflower Motif Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Earrings (1970s) Style: Clip-on, Omega back (non-pierced or pierced ears) Sunflower shape – classic and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Mid-Century Architectural Column Earrings 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Orlando, FL
Specifications & Description... • Metal: 18k yellow gold • Design: Triple-column motif with hand
Category

Vintage 1960s Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Drop Lever Back Dangle Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
18-karat rose gold dangle earrings feature approximately 7.00 carats of round brilliant cut
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

1.30 Carat Huggies Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Carats White Gold Omega Closure
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
bright white. The earrings are very secure with omega backs that keep them from drooping or tipping. The
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Buccellati 18K Gold Yellow Braided Drop Knob Dangle Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Presenting an exquisite pair of vintage Buccellati earrings crafted from the finest 18K yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Estate Large Citrine Drop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Orlando, FL
A striking pair of upscale citrine drop earrings, masterfully crafted in rich 18k yellow gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Amethyst Earrings 18K Gold Sam Lehr Dangle
By Sam Lehr
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Amethyst Earrings 18K Gold Sam Lehr Dangle This gorgeous pair of estate earrings is finely
Category

20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Statement Emerald 17.22cts Diamond 18K Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant statement drop earrings, these 18K gold bridal cocktail earrings feature pear-shaped
Category

1990s American Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Wide Diamond Crosshatch Hoop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Wide Diamond Crosshatch Hoop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings feature 3.00 carats in
Category

20th Century Unknown Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Green Tourmaline Omega Clip Post Earrings with White Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
karat white gold. Marked "18K" on the back. No visible maker's marks. (They're probably under the
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Lapis Lazuli 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant pair of 18K yellow gold earrings features pear-shaped royal blue lapis lazuli stones
Category

Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany and Co 18K Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Earrings, exquisitely fashioned in 18K yellow gold. Renowned for their understated elegance and impeccable
Category

20th Century American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Yellow Gold "X" Earrings #22972
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Yellow Gold "X" Earrings- Timeless and bold, these Tiffany & Co
Category

20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Honeycomb Hoop Earrings 3.75ctw
Located in Orlando, FL
Radiating the bold, confident glamour of the late 20th century, these 18K yellow gold half-hoop
Category

1990s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Diamond X 18k Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
By David Yurman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Yurman diamond X 18k yellow gold hoop earrings. David Yurman Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Hoop
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Diamond Earrings Baguettes 6.45 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Diamonds = 1.65 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow & White Gold Omega Back Dimensions: 22 x 16 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Buccellati 18K Yellow White Gold Pearl Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Queens, NY
Buccellati 18K Yellow & White Gold Pearl Earrings, designed as textured and brightly polished
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald and Diamond Earrings Baguettes 6.45 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Diamonds = 1.65 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow & White Gold Omega Back Dimensions: 22 x 16 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Emerald and Diamond Earrings Baguettes 6.45 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Diamonds = 1.65 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow & White Gold Omega Back Dimensions: 22 x 16 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Bielka 18k Yellow Gold Large Sunflower Earrings
By Bielka
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Bielka large sunflower earrings in hand-finished 18k yellow gold. Textured central seed area with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round Cut Diamond Floral Earrings 18K Yellow Gold 1.85Cttw
Located in New York, NY
earrings crafted in 18k yellow gold. These earrings are encrusted with prong set round brilliant cut
Category

2010s Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Handmade 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Princeton, NJ
Vintage 18 Yellow Gold Post War (circa 1950s) handmade sculptural wire wrap swirl ear clips with
Category

Vintage 1950s Post-War Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Sevun 18k Gold Tsavorite Diamond Leaf Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vibrant green tsavorite garnet and diamond leaf motif earrings in 18 karat white gold by designer
Category

2010s Chinese Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pair of Vintage Heart Shaped 18 K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Earclips
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A lovely pair of Diamond heart motif earrings set in 18 K yellow and white gold. They are secure to
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina B 18K Yellow Gold Heart Earrings
By Marina B
Located in Coral Gables, FL
These striking Marina B 18 karat yellow gold heart earrings exemplify the iconic boldness and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Emerald and Diamond Earrings Baguettes 6.45 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Diamonds = 1.65 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow & White Gold Omega Back Dimensions: 22 x 16 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Mavito Enamel and Gemstone Button Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
By Mavito
Located in La Jolla, CA
in 18k Yellow Gold by Mavito. The earrings are secured by posts with omega backs. Earrings measure
Category

20th Century North American Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Emerald and Diamond Earrings Baguettes 6.45 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Diamonds = 1.65 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow & White Gold Omega Back Dimensions: 22 x 16 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

18K Two-Tone Gold Sapphire and Diamond Earrings #15945
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18K White and Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Earrings JAGi Certified- These elegant
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Nouvelle Bague 18K White Gold Diamond Earrings
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Nouvelle Bague 18K White Gold Diamond Earrings Diamonds 0.81ctw Omega Back Retail $12,800.00
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18K Gold Diamond Clip-On Drop Earrings
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Bold and elegant, these vintage 1980s earrings are crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and set with
Category

Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18k Pearl Earrings 13mm
Located in Narberth, PA
 a high surface luster and a rich shimmery color. Each earring is completed by 18k white gold posts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald and Diamond Earrings Baguettes 6.45 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Diamonds = 1.65 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow & White Gold Omega Back Dimensions: 22 x 16 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage 18k Gold Diamond and Ruby Dangle Earrings - 14.1g
Located in Providence, RI
These exquisite 18k gold earrings are a captivating display of fine craftsmanship and elegant
Category

Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Emerald and Diamond Earrings Baguettes 6.45 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Diamonds = 1.65 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow & White Gold Omega Back Dimensions: 22 x 16 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Shreve Co. 18k Tri-Gold Flower Ruby Diamond Earrings, 19.4g
By Shreve Co.
Located in Providence, RI
These striking 18k tri-gold earrings by Shreve & Co. are a bold yet elegant statement of vintage
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Diamond Earrings Baguettes 6.45 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Diamonds = 1.65 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow & White Gold Omega Back Dimensions: 22 x 16 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Emerald and Diamond Earrings Baguettes 6.45 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Diamonds = 1.65 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow & White Gold Omega Back Dimensions: 22 x 16 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Peggy Guinness 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Tanzanite Drop Earrings
By Peggy Stephaich Guinness
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Peggy Stephaich Guinness pendant earrings in 18k yellow gold, each featuring a teardrop-shaped
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Tanzanite, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Diamond Earrings Baguettes 6.45 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Diamonds = 1.65 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow & White Gold Omega Back Dimensions: 22 x 16 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Solid Gold Diamond Wavy Pattern Textured Cuff Omega Clip On Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Post Backs w/ Omega Closures (Pierced ears are NOT required.) (earrings can be worn with posts and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Diamond Earrings Baguettes 6.45 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Diamonds = 1.65 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow & White Gold Omega Back Dimensions: 22 x 16 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Emerald and Diamond Earrings Baguettes 6.45 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Diamonds = 1.65 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow & White Gold Omega Back Dimensions: 22 x 16 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Trianon 18K White Gold Pearl Diamond Earrings
By Trianon
Located in Queens, NY
Trianon Seaman Schepps 18K White Gold Cultured Pearl Diamond Cluster Earrings, featuring 42 round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co Jean Schlumberger 18K Yellow White Gold X Earrings
Located in Coral Gables, FL
These iconic Tiffany and Co by Jean Schlumberger 18 karat yellow and white gold X earrings feature
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Trianon 18K Yellow Gold Pearl Ruby Earrings
By Trianon
Located in Queens, NY
Trianon Seaman Schepps 18K Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Ruby Cluster Earrings, featuring 12 round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian 1980s 18K Yellow Gold Onyx and Diamond Shell Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant and sculptural, these vintage Italian earrings from the 1980s are crafted in rich 18K
Category

Antique 1880s Italian Modernist Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Set Leaf Motif cluster Earrings
Located in Fairfield, CT
with a double rope edge. The earrings have no posts, with omega style backs. Marks: 18k Italy
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peridot 18.00Cttw And Diamond 0.50Cttw Stud Earrings 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
white gold. A large omega back provides extra pledge and comfort by keeping the earrings straight on the
Category

2010s Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Van Cleef Arpels 18k Gold Diamond Double Heart Earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
are secured with French omega clip backs and are signed "VCA," stamped "750" for 18K gold, and
Category

1990s European Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 18k Diamond Teardrop Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
VS-SI1 clarity. The back of the earrings are equipped with omega backs, and the backside of the
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Le Baiser Du Dragon Diamond 18K Gold Drop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier “Le Baiser Du Dragon” Diamond, Ruby & Silk Drop Earrings – 18K White Gold Exuding refined
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Dangle 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.