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Vintage Italian 18K Yellow Gold Coin Earrings with Cabochon Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and set with authentic bronze coins, each framed in a bold, sculptural
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Revival Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Rose Gold 3/8 Cttw Diamond and Freshwater Pearl Blossom Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the ethereal elegance of these 18K rose gold earrings, where sophistication
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Ceylon Blue Sapphires, Pink Sapphires Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
carats. Net 18K White Gold weight is 11.87 grams. The gross weight of the Earrings is 14.36 grams. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Luca Carati Chalcedony Diamond Drop Earrings 18K Yellow Gold 0.45Cttw
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
grams. The earrings secured with Omega backs. Earring Size: 46x10mm. Original box and certificate are
Category

2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Diamond Cabochon Articulating Dramatic Huggie Earrings 8.20ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A lovely pair of very well made contemporary earrings crafted in 18K white gold. They are set with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K And Diamond Articulated Drop Leaf Earrings
Located in Fairfield, CT
These 18K yellow gold impressive, sophisticated and beautifully made earrings are a leaf motif. The
Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Chopard Happy Diamond 18K Gold Designer Clip on Earrings
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
Chopard Happy Diamonds "LOVE" Clip-On Earrings – 18K White Gold, Floating Diamonds Show your
Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Oval Cabochon Lapis w/ 0.30ctw Diamond Spray Modernist Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Color - VS1-SI1 Clarity - 0.30ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ Palladium Baskets Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Palladium

Judith Ripka 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Curb Link Huggie Hoop Earrings
By Judith Ripka
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elevate your style with this authentic pair of Judith Ripka huggie earrings, finely crafted in 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opals, Black Onyx Diamonds Art Deco 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 Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold

18k Yellow Gold Clover Motif Earrings Encrusted with Diamonds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This vintage pair of 18k yellow gold and diamond, clover motif earrings is absolutely scintillating
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.91 Carat Total Weight Oval Sapphire and Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Palm Beach, FL
4.91 Carat (total weight) Sapphire and Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold. Round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Morganite, Pink Sapphires, White Enamel Diamonds Stud Earring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
weight is 1.74 carats. Net 18K Rose Gold weight is 18.00 grams. The Gross weight of the Earrings is 22.57
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel

Set in 18K Gold with Blue Rhodium, Ceylon Blue Sapphires Diamonds Stud Earring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Blue Sapphires Stud Earrings set in 18K Gold with Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium

Natural 3.38 Carat Diamond 18K Crisscross Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
expertly secured with omega backs, providing both comfort and security, making them ideal for all-day wear
Category

1990s Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18k Yellow and White Gold Lattice Work Hoop Earrings with Diamonds by Sabbadini
By Sabbadini
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This lovely and tasteful pair of 18k yellow and white gold hoop earrings were designed and
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels French 1960 s 18K Gold Twisted Rope J-Hoop Ear-Clip Earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
omega backs With hinged internal hooks to add drop Stamped with French hallmarks for 18 karat gold
Category

Vintage 1960s Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Nuovi Gioielli Italian Large Criss Cross 18 Karat Omega Clip Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These large Nuovi Gioielli earrings were inspired in a  criss cross motif and crafted in 18K gold
Category

1990s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, 9.42 carats Blue Sapphires Rose Cut Diamonds stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Blue Sapphire Stud Earrings set in 18K White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. 18K Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond Hoop Earrings A sophisticated pair of Tiffany
Category

2010s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Coral, Black Enamel, Onyx Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
intricate classic revival patterns fashioned from solid 18 karat yellow gold, adorned with striking black
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Set in 18K Gold, 5.89 carats Zambian Emerald, Blue Opal Diamonds stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamonds weight is 1.31 carats. Net 18K Gold weight is 10.21 grams. The Gross weight of the Earrings is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold

LAGOS Estate 18k/Sterling Silver Coral Checkerboard Earrings
By Lagos
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous pair of earrings from renowned jeweler, Lagos! Crafted in 18k gold and sterling silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Set in 18K Gold, 11.74 carats, Rose Cut Multi Sapphires Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and one of a kind, Multi Sapphires Stud Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold & Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Set in 18K Rose Gold, 8.96 carats Ceylon Pink Sapphires Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Pink Sapphire Stud Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold & Diamonds. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Ring Earrings Jewelry Set in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Carat (approx. total weight) Earrings Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 18K White Gold Width: 15 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Estate Henry Dunay Ebony Wood and Hammered 18K Gold Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Houston, TX
Henry Dunay earrings composed of 18K hammered yellow gold with ebony wood inserts. Marked on the
Category

Late 20th Century American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant and Stylish 18K White Gold and Natural Aquamarine Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This lovely and tailored pair of 18K white gold contemporary earrings are precision set with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vinatge 18K White Gold Hidalgo Enamel Fleur-De-Lis Diamond Earrings
By Hidalgo
Located in Venice, CA
fleur-de-lis in each earring that is outlined in white gold. They have omega backs, ensuring they are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Enamel

Set in 18K Gold, natural Emerald, Ruby, Mother of Pearl Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
2.30cm x 1.00cm (L x W x D). The Earrings have an omega back and an added push back for enhanced
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Estate Diamond Bow Earrings w/ French Owl Stamp 18k
Located in Orlando, FL
Estate 1980s 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bow Earrings, Owl Assay Mark (Paris), 0.80ctw Graceful and
Category

Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant Vintage 18k Yellow Gold, Diamond and Persian Turquoise Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This splendid pair of 18k yellow gold, late 20th century earrings are a symphony in design and
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 4.43 Carat Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Halo Omega Clip Stud Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
surrounded by a row of pear shape diamonds in a floral motif design, omega clip back. Diamonds weigh 3.17
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

18K Rose Gold 6.90 Carat Pave Set Diamond Inside Out Eternity Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A dewy oval silhouette drips with French pavé-set diamonds giving these 18k rose gold hoop earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18K Rose Gold 6.90 Carat Pave Set Diamond Inside Out Eternity Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A dewy oval silhouette drips with French pavé-set diamonds giving these 18k rose gold hoop earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

3.2 Carat Diamond VS quality Flower/Cluster Earring 18K Gold 0.8 Ct Solitaire
Located in New York, NY
clarity diamonds set in 18 karat gold mounting with omega backs. Cluster earrings, centering 0.8 ct round
Category

1990s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Luca Carati 18K Rose White Gold Pink Sapphire Diamond Flower Earrings
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pair of estate earrings is finely crafted in solid 18K rose and white gold, made in
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold, White Gold

Vintage Ribbed Domed Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold, Clip-On, 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant and timeless, these vintage ribbed dome earrings crafted in 18K yellow gold exude
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round Ruby Earrings (Approx 1.40-Carats) Diamond Halo, 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
red rubies. Expertly crafted in platinum with 18k yellow gold accents, these earrings balance
Category

2010s Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Charles Turi Diamond Coral 18K Gold and Platinum Clip-On Earrings
By Charles Turi Jewelry Co.
Located in Miami, FL
These romantic designer Charles Turi earrings are expertly crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and
Category

Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

LAGOS Estate 18k/Sterling Silver Bubble Ring Earring Set
By Lagos
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous ring and earring set from renowned jeweler, Lagos! Crafted in 18k gold and sterling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Gianmaria Buccellati Round Square Diamond 18k White and Yellow Gold Earrings
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York City, NY
These are ornate Gianmaria Buccellati earrings in 18K white and yellow gold, pavé-set with round
Category

Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Half Hoop Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Unusual half hoop earrings with a criss cross design of four rows of braiding. These omega back
Category

Vintage 1970s Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Spessartite Garnet, Almandite Garnet and Citrine Cluster Earrings in 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
gold by our Master Jewelers in Los Angeles, earrings measure 5/8" x 5/8" and have French omega clip
Category

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

Materials

Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Stefan Hafner 18K White Gold, Diamonds and Pink Sapphire Flower Earrings
By Stefan Hafner
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
18K White Gold, Diamonds and Pink Sapphire Flower Earrings Diamonds .47ctw Pink Sapphires 1.77ctw
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold

Mario Buccellati Coral Vintage 1960s 18K Gold Oval Statement Earrings
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
designer, Buccellati.  Crafted in the finest 18-karat gold, these large oval earrings showcase the
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Circa 1980s Italian 18K White Gold Persian Turquoise Diamond Floral Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
, meticulously set in 18K white gold to form a bold yet delicate blossom. At the center, a sparkling cluster of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Seaman Schepps 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Peridot Diamond Huggie Earrings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Seaman Schepps, crafted in rich 18K yellow gold. Each earring features two lush, highly domed cabochon
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire Diamond Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This beautiful and substantial pair of iconic 1970's 18K yellow gold climber earrings are comprised
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Cabochon Gemstone Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
These luxurious 18k Yellow Gold Cabochon Gemstone Omega Back Earrings are a timeless blend of
Category

20th Century Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Scarselli Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamonds and Mother of Pearl Earrings in 18k Gold
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
beautiful earrings are 18k yellow gold made with the high quality that represents Scarselli's pieces on the
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Estate 18K Yellow Gold Coral Cabochon Amethyst Baguette Huggie Earrings SIGNEDI
Located in Winter Springs, FL
cut amethyst and natural cabochon coral. Earrings have posts with omega backs and are signed “Patrick
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Diamond Tulip Earrings 15.00 carat total weight in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
across. The earrings weigh 30.5 grams and are secured with Omega backs. Made in 18k Yellow Gold. Marked
Category

20th Century North American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Roberto Coin Appassionata 18k White Gold 1.50ctw Diamond Weave Cuff Earrings
By Roberto Coin
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 20.75 Grams Backing: Clip On Closures & Back Hinged Posts w/ Omega
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Heart-Shape Amethyst and Cultured Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
harmonious interplay of color and texture. Crafted in rich 18K yellow gold, the earrings are fitted with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Carved Rock Crystal Diamond Button Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Large Carved Rock Crystal & Diamond Button Earrings in 18k White Gold Square Rock Crystal and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Trianon 18K Emerald Pearl Ebony Earrings
By Trianon
Located in Queens, NY
Trianon Seaman Schepps 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Cultured Pearl Earrings, featuring 8 round bezel set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, 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.