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Wide Diamond Hoop Earrings Leaf Design in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Earrings measure 0.93 inch long and .50 inch wide. The earrings weigh 18 grams. Omega back with post
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Estate 1.25ctw Diamond Baguette Channel-Set 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Orlando, FL
rich 18kt yellow gold. Metal: 18kt yellow gold, stamped “18CT 750” Maker’s Mark: Capital “W” over
Category

1990s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pasquale Bruni 18k White Gold Rubellite Diamond Heart Stud Earrings
By Pasquale Bruni
Located in New York, NY
A pair of omega back stud earrings by Pasquale Bruni, crafted in 18k white gold. Each earring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold

tiffany peretti lg 18k bean earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
, showcasing a classic yet contemporary aesthetic. Crafted from 18k yellow gold, these earrings boast a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

1980s Emerald Diamond Drop 18K White Gold Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
An elegant pair of emerald and diamond cluster drop earrings, crafted in luminous 18K white gold
Category

Vintage 1980s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Diamond Pave Platinum and 18K Gold Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This sophisticated pair of platinum and 18K yellow gold earrings showcases a striking geometric
Category

Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold 9.50ctw Round Channel Diamond Wide Cuff Statement Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Statement Elegant 18k Yellow Gold Fiery Channel Set Diamond Cuff Earrings. Stones: 120 Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond and Pearl Dangle Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
South Sea Pearl, all set in 18k White Gold. The earrings are secured by posts with omega backs. Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Drop Earrings

Materials

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

18k Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings by Tiffany Co., circa 2002
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and impeccable craftsmanship. Crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold, these earrings feature a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Dogwood Flower Earrings, 18.3g
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Providence, RI
feature omega backs to secure the earrings without having to fuss with the friction backing. The natural
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold 1970 s Cascade Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold 1970's Vintage Hammered Cascade Earrings. Comprised of cascading tiers of
Category

20th Century French Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Michael Kneebone Baroque Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Aqueous Button Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
these fluid settings. The well balanced earrings come with posts and omega clip backs for safety and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18K White Gold Round Diamond Floral Dangle Fashion Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Estate 18K white gold round diamond floral dangle fashion earrings. Showcasing 408 round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 3.00 Carat Diamond 18K Gold Mid-Century Floral Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
. Beautifully substantial at 26.7 grams, the earrings are both luxurious and secure, fitted with omega backs and
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Amethyst and Pearl Dangle Drop Earrings in 18k 14k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
set in 18k Yellow Gold. The pearls can be detached and the earrings are secured by 14k Omega backs
Category

20th Century North American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Green Titanium, Tourmaline Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Tourmaline Chandelier Earrings set in 18K White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Titanium

Pave Ruby and Diamond Emerald Doorknocker Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
carats. Earrings are 18k Yellow Gold with 18k White Gold Omega Backs Earrings measure 1.75 inches long
Category

20th Century North American Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Italian 1980s Art Deco Revival Hexagonal Diamond Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Deco through layered, three-dimensional hexagonal forms. Crafted in 18K Yellow Gold and meticulously
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Revival Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Tanzanites, Yellow Sapphires Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamonds weight is 0.31 carats. Net 18K Gold weight is 20.07 grams. The Gross weight of the Earrings is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k 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 1950s American Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Tanzanite Cabochons, Tourmaline Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
carats. Net 18K Gold weight is 6.62 grams. The Gross weight of the Earrings is 13.36 grams. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Judith Ripka Black Onyx Bead Drop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Judith Ripka
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Judith Textured drop with faceted black onyx bead embellishments and omega back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage 18K Gold 19.75mm Baroque Pearl Old-Cut Diamond Statement Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
. Expertly crafted with solid 18K gold and secure European omega backs, these earrings offer luxurious
Category

Vintage 1960s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Elizabeth Locke Onyx Pearl Goddess with Chariot Intaglio 18K Gold Earrings
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Post Omega Backs We Guarantee This to be 100% Authentic Elizabeth Locke
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold

Diamond X Hoop Earrings in 18k Yellow and 14k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Diamond "X" Hoop Earrings in 18k Yellow and 14k White Gold Diamond Earrings feature Round
Category

20th Century North American Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

18k White Gold Stunning Diamond and Blue Topaz Waterfall Earrings
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k white gold earrings. These stunning waterfall earrings are set with long, twinkling rows of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Boucheron Dechainee Diamond Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold
By Boucheron
Located in London, England
A beautiful pair of vintage Boucheron 'Dechainee' diamond drop earrings set in 18k white gold
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Geometric 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Clip-On Earrings
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold and sculptural pair of 18K yellow gold clip-on earrings featuring a striking square design
Category

Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Square-shaped Diamond Earrings with Pearl Drops in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Square-shaped Diamond Earrings with Pearl Drops in 18k White Gold Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Damiani Pave Set Black Diamond Huggie Earrings 18K White Gold 4.76Cttw
By Damiani
Located in New York, NY
weighing 4.76 carats. Encrusted in lustrous 18K white gold. Earring length: 19.5mm. Width: 15.5mm. Total
Category

2010s Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold 12.20ctw Ruby Emerald Diamond Ball Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Diamonds - 0.60ctw (approx.) Total Carat Weight: 12.2 (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

GIA No Heat Pink Sapphire 17cts Diamond 18K Gold Chandelier Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
for added elegance. Crafted from luxurious 18K rose gold, the earrings are fitted with omega backs
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Co. 18K Yellow Gold XL Atlas Hoop Earrings, 1.25 Inches
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
earrings are fitted with omega backs and posts for secure, comfortable wear. Stamped Tiffany Co., 750
Category

1990s American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Rope Motif Dome Earrings 18k Yellow Gold - Italy
Located in Orlando, FL
Metal: 18k yellow gold domes with 18k white gold omega backs Weight: 12.5 grams Diameter: approx
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY CO. Vintage 18k Pearl Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Narberth, PA
simple posts and omega backs. The underside of each earring features the Tiffany & Co. signature, and a
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Ruby Mystery Set Flower Earrings with Diamonds in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
center, all set in 18k White Gold. The earrings are secured by Omega backs with posts. Total ruby weight
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Large Twist Diamond Door-knocker Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Large Twist Diamond Door-knocker Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold Large Twist Diamond Door-knocker
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Retro 18k Aqua Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
are completed by simple posts and omega backs, and the backside of each earring is stamped "18K". An
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

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

18K White Gold South Sea Gray Pearl 3 Carat Diamond Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
A refined blend of elegance and brilliance, these drop earrings are crafted in 18K white gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

AGL 29.15 cts Cushion Emerald Halo Diamond Earrings 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
AGL Certified Cushion Shaped Emerald Halo Diamond Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold Large Emerald and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set in 18K white Gold, Aquamarine, Pink Sapphire Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
weight is 1.29 carats. Net 18K Gold weight is 21.09 grams. The Gross weight of the Earrings is 32.54
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Large Sapphire and Diamond Half-hoop Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
carats, all set in 18k White Gold in a Triangular half-hoop design. The earrings are secured by Omega
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Set in 18K Gold, natural Zambian Emerald Cabochons Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald Stud Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Set in 18K white Gold, Aquamarines, Purple Sapphires Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
1.00cm (L x W x D). The Earrings have an omega back with cushioning for comfort. ✦ Handmade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold, 18k Gold

South Sea Pearl Emerald Earrings 18k Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
look. Set in 18k yellow gold with an omega back closure, these earrings offer both elegance and
Category

2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Orange Sapphire and Diamond Heart Earrings in 18k Yellow White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Round Brilliant Diamonds set in 18k White Gold. The earrings are secured by posts with Omega back clips
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Wander France Modern 18k Gold Geometric Clip-On Earrings
By Wander
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
secure omega clip backs, these earrings ensure comfortable wear and are ideal for non-pierced ears. Each
Category

Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Co. 1980s Malachite Pearl Inlay 18K Gold Vintage Checkerboard Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
by posts with hinged omega backs Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold Fully signed Tiffany & Co. Hong Kong
Category

Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings

Materials

Malachite, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set in 18K white Gold, Pink Sapphires, Tsavorites Diamonds Dangle Earring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
1.06 carats. Net 18K Gold weight is 12.27 grams. The Gross weight of the Earrings is 14.41 grams. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Estate 18k Emerald and Diamond Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
A striking pair of emerald and diamond hoop earrings! Crafted in vibrant 18k yellow gold, each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

18k Two Tone Gold 1.25ctw Diamond Flexible Chevron Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Clarity Total Carat Weight: 1.25 (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow & White Gold w/ 14k Gold Backs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

1990s Diamond Yellow Sapphire 18K Gold Round Dangle Hoop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Sunny side up, with a touch of sparkle and luxury! These lovely happy earrings are crafted in 18K
Category

1990s Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Italian 18k Yellow Gold High Quality Sugarloaf Cabochon Amethyst Button Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Color - 12.3x12.3mm (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 20.42 Grams Backing: Post Backs w
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari 1980s Ancient Roman Coin 18K Gold Vintage Monete Ear-Clip Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
finish Completed by hinged omega backs Stamped with Italian assay marks for 18 karat gold Numbered and
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Set in 18K Matte Gold, 2.68 carats, Zambian Emerald Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald Earring set in 18K White Matte Gold & natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage Italian Rope Motif Ruby Diamond Earrings in 18K Gold - ca. 1965
Located in Orlando, FL
white gold omega backs Gemstones: Two natural rubies, approx. 0.16 carats total weight, rich red color
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Set in 18K Gold, Emerald Cabochon, Freshwater Pearls Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
x D). The Earrings have an omega back and an added push. back for enhanced protection. ✦ Handmade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, 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.