18k Gold Gemstone Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 1...
2010s American Artist Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 1...
2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Agate, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Spinel, White Diamond, Cultured P...
2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blu...
Vintage 1970s Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Alexandrite, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k ...
Early 2000s Modern Dangle Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue...
21st Century and Contemporary French Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Opal, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 1...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Aquamarine, Peridot, Yellow Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow G...
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Other, 18k Gold, Yellow G...
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Stud Earrings
Diamond, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gol...
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Agate, Hematite, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k...
2010s British Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Carnelian, Chalcedon...
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Opal, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Labradorite, Multi-gemstone, Other, Gold, 18k Go...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Mandarin Garnet, Gold, 1...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Amber, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Go...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 1...
2010s American Artist Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18...
Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings
Amethyst, Peridot, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s Belgian Artist Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rh...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Garnet, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gol...
2010s American Modern Dangle Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 22k...
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Citrine, Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Mixed Metal, Yellow Gol...
20th Century Drop Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
1990s American Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-War Link Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Necklace Enhancers
Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Vermeil
Late 20th Century American More Jewelry
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Artist Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silv...
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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.
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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.
- Is 18K gold good for earrings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023Yes, 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.
- Does 18K gold wear off?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not 18K gold wears off depends on how it's made. The finish will not wear off of a piece of jewelry or another object made entirely out of 18K gold. However, wear can occur on pieces that feature 18K gold plating, a thin layer of gold applied over another type of metal. You'll find a large selection of gold jewelry and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What is 18K Italy gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 202218K Italy gold is 18-karat gold produced in Italy. Karats tell you how much of a piece of metal is genuine gold. In the case of 18-karat gold, 18 parts are pure gold, and six parts are other metals. This makes 18-karat pieces 75 percent gold. You'll find a large collection of gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What is 18k gold watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An 18K gold watch is a timepiece made from gold precious metal of a specific purity. The term 18K means 18-karat, a precious metal that is 75 percent pure gold and 25 percent alloy. Shop a large collection of gold watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between 24K gold and 18K gold is how much pure gold the metals contain. Something made of 24-karat gold is 99.9% pure gold, while 18-karat gold items are 75% gold and 25% alloy metals. Generally, 18-karat gold is more durable and scratch-resistant due to the presence of alloy metals. On the other hand, 24-karat gold tends to be more richly colored and expensive. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of gold jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The 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.
- Is 18k gold good?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, 18k is the perfect karatage for jewelry. While 24k is more prized and typically more expensive, it is also less dense and durable than 18k gold.
- Is 18K real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 18K gold is real gold. However, it is not pure gold. Something marked 18K is 75 percent genuine gold and 25 percent metal alloy. On 1stDibs, shop a range of expertly vetted gold jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is 18K green gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 202218K green gold is an alloy created by mixing silver, copper and zinc with normal gold. 18K green gold is greener than 14K green gold. On 1stDibs, shop a wide collection of genuine 18K green gold from some of the world's top sellers.
- Is 18K gold dipped real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, gold dipped, also known as gold plated, pieces are considered real gold. The process coats a piece of metal or alloy with a layer of gold for a gold finish. Shop a collection of 18 karat gold jewelry, solid and dipped, on 1stDibs.
- Is 18k gold worth buying?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024Yes, many people believe that 18k gold is worth buying. Due to the metal's durability, jewelry produced from 18-karat gold is often resistant to scratching and damage. In addition, the large amount of pure gold in the alloy gives white, rose and yellow 18-karat gold a vibrant color. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in 18-karat gold is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find a diverse range of gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024On a watch, 18K gold means that the watch features genuine gold. An alloy, 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. The high gold content gives the metal an attractive color, while the alloy metals add strength to increase its durability. An 18-karat gold watch may be solid gold or gold-filled, which means it is primarily another metal that the watchmaker finished with a thin layer of 18-karat gold. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of gold watches.
- Is 18K gold good for watches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024Many watch lovers believe that 18K gold is good for watches. An alloy, 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. The amount of gold makes the color of the alloy, whether it's white, yellow or rose, rich and visually appealing. At the same time, the addition of alloy metals increases the strength of the gold material. Explore a large selection of watches on 1stDibs.
- Does 18k yellow gold tarnish?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, 18k gold can tarnish, but it is uncommon. Pure gold does not combine easily with oxygen and therefore does not tarnish. The higher the karat, the less likely a piece of gold will tarnish.
- Does 18K gold go green?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, 18-karat gold can turn green in some circumstances. This type of gold is about 75 percent genuine gold and 25 percent alloy, and the other metal or metals used to produce it may react negatively to acidic substances. When this occurs, 18-karat gold may take on a greenish hue. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of gold jewelry.
- Is 18K 750 real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024Yes, 18K 750 is real gold. Gold pieces that bear this hallmark are 18-karat gold, a 75% pure gold alloy and 25% base metal. One of the most popular materials for fine jewelry, 18-karat gold shows off a rich yellow, white or rose color and resists scratching more readily than pure gold. Explore a wide variety of 18-karat gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Are 14K gold earrings good?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023Yes, 14-karat gold earrings can be good. One of the biggest benefits of 14-karat gold is that the base metal content provides added strength, helping earrings resist scratching and damage. The downside to 14-karat gold is that its color often isn't as rich as purer alloys like 18- and 22-karat gold. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of gold earrings.
- Is 14K gold good for earrings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, 14k gold can be good for earrings. The precious metal is rich in color, making it an appealing choice for jewelry. It is also durable and reasonably priced compared to 18-karat gold. The biggest downside to 14-karat gold earrings is that they contain a larger percentage of base metals than 18-karat and may be more likely to cause sensitivity reactions in some people as a result. Explore a large selection of gold earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The difference between 14k and 18k rose gold metal is that the 14k rose gold is less pure than 18k. 14k rose gold has a deeper pink color because of greater amounts of copper, whereas 18k rose gold has 75% gold and appears yellow. 14k rose gold is increasingly popular due to its brighter pink hue and resistance to scratches. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage rose gold jewelry.
- Is 14K gold okay for earrings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Yes, 14K gold is okay for earrings. In fact, many people opt for earrings crafted out of 14-karat gold. This type of gold is 53.8% pure gold and 41.7% alloy. The high content of base metals makes 14-karat gold strong enough to resist scratches, so earrings made from the precious metal can hold up to the effects of daily wear. Shop a diverse assortment of 14-karat gold earrings on 1stDibs.
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