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Mattioli Openwork Puzzle 18k Gold Earrings Silver and Bronze Small Size
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Earrings box in rose gold, silver and bronze puzzles and hoops in rose gold small size Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Silver, Bronze

Mattioli Puzzle Small 18K Rose Gold Earrings Pink Enamel and 2 Pendants
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Puzzle Safari Small 18K Rose Gold Earrings Pink Enamel and 2 Pendants Hoops in Rose Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Mattioli Puzzle Small 18K Rose Gold Earrings Pink Enamel and 2 Pendants
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Puzzle Safari Small 18K Rose Gold Earrings Pink Enamel and 2 Pendants Hoops in Rose Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Zolotas Two Color Gold Hoop Earrings
By Zolotas
Located in Darnestown, MD
Two features add interest to these hoop earring by Zolotas. They are both yellow and white gold
Category

Vintage 1980s Greek Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Small Sapphire Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings in 18kt Solid White Gold For Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Small Diamond And Sapphire Huggie Hoop Earrings in 18K Gold to make a statement with your look. You
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Citrine Diamond Hoops
Located in Dallas, TX
18K Yellow Gold Citrine & Diamond Hoops - Small .25 inch hoop with diamonds set in 18K Yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dangle Earrings

Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold by Gübelin
By Gubelin
Located in Lucerne, CH
Crafted by Gübelin in luxurious 18 karat gold, these elegant hoop earrings feature a refined
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Melissa Kaye Small Mila White Gold Diamond Earrings
Located in Weston, MA
scaled to layer with other studs or cuffs. 18K white gold Pave diamonds (0.53tcw) Hinged hoop with post
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold Hammered Circle Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
18-karat yellow gold hammered hoop earrings by Rossella Ugolini. Handcrafted in Italy, they can be
Category

2010s Italian Artist Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

1.02 Cts Natural ruby earring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Real ruby marquise drop small diamond hoops earrings gold Natural ruby small hoop earring gold
Category

2010s Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Marina B. Ken Detachable Hoop Earrings
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
MARINA B Ken Detachable Hoop Earrings in Blackened 18k Yellow Gold. An iconic and recognizable
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

David Webb Oval Hoop Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Darnestown, MD
David Webb oval hoop earrings made of small strokes of gold. They look as though they were made
Category

Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Panther Link Convertible Drop / Hoop Earrings with Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
We absolutely love the versatility of these incredible gold and diamond earrings! The unique dual
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

GUCCI Vintage Dangle Horse-Bits Circles Hoops Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Gucci
Located in Miami, FL
hoops earrings by Gucci are excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold
Category

1990s Italian Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Half Hoop Baguette Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
carats. The earrings are 18 karat gold. They measure 3/4" long and 3/4" at the widest.
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian 18k Turquoise Drop Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
Wonderful gold earrings from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in vibrant 18k yellow gold, each
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Cascading Chandelier 18K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Layers of luminous 18k yellow gold ovals and brilliant cut diamonds form hoop earrings. A total of
Category

2010s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

2.06ct Cushion Cluster Illusion Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
in luminous 18K white gold. Measuring approximately 0.98 inches (25.0mm) in total drop length, each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.53ct Cushion Cluster Illusion Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
earrings shimmer from every angle. The warm yellow gold setting enhances their brilliance, while the hoops
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Morganite Diamond Earrings Estate 18k White Gold Drops Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of morganite & diamond drop earrings, crafted in 18k white gold. Oval faceted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Scattered Leopard Jasper 0.36 Carat Champagne Diamonds 18k Gold Dangle Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
. These beautiful Handmade earrings are crafted from 18K Yellow Gold 0.36 carat Champagne Diamonds and a
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jasper, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.33ct Oval Cluster Illusion Halo Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
. Weighing a total of 6.25 grams and crafted in rich 18K white gold, these earrings are stamped "750" for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Theo Fennel Strip Dangle Diamond Princess Cut Bar Earrings 18k Yellow Gold 4.6g
By Theo Fennell
Located in Northbrook, IL
Elevate your style with these exquisite Theo Fennell dangle earrings. Crafted from 18k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

SGA certified Cluster Drop Colombian Emerald Earring Enhancer in 18k yellow Gold
Located in Singapore, SG
This Colombian emerald earring enhancer act as style boosters for your stud earrings or small
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

18k Gold Sliced Yellow Diamond Earring Caged In Pear Shaped Pave Diamond Setting
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
around and framed in a pave pear shaped white gold frame. It has a hoop earring closure on top with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Doris Panos 18-karat White Gold Diamond Spaced Cut Out 1/2 Hoop Satin Earrings
By Doris Panos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unveil a touch of modern glamour with Doris Panos' satin-finished white gold hoop earrings, adorned
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold 1.11 Carat Blue Round Diamond and Blue Sapphire Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A brilliant sparkle shines supreme from these glorious 18k white gold dangle earrings. An openwork
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

18K Gold Roberto Coin Nail Pois Moi Chiodo Earrings with Diamonds, circa 1990 s
By Roberto Coin
Located in Venice, CA
18K Gold Roberto Coin Nail Pois Moi Chiodo Earrings with Diamonds, circa 1990's These stunning
Category

20th Century Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Minimalist Ruby Diamond Huggie Earrings in 18k Solid Rose Gold Gift For Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Diamond Ruby Huggie Hoop Earrings in 18K Gold to make a statement with your look. You shall
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Retro Gold Cabochon Earrings with Chalcedony, Tourmaline Peridot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 18K yellow gold earrings set with square chalcedony cabochons measuring approximately 12 mm
Category

Vintage 1970s Retro More Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Gold Elephant Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
. 18 kt, the brushed white gold hoops topped with six marching elephants, the inner hoops with two
Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Samantha Siu NY 18k vermeil over silver earrings
Located in New York, NY
to either small hoop earrings or dangle earrings. Perfect for any trip or event! Material: 925
Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Geometric Dress Earrings
Located in London, GB
combined approximate diamond weight of 3.50ct, all mounted in 18 carat yellow gold. These statement
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Samantha Siu NY 18k vermeil over silver earrings
Located in New York, NY
, these statement earrings can be worn 3 different ways. Feel free to wear them as small hoop earrings for
Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Late Victorian French Rose Gold Diamond Dangling Earrings
Located in New York, NY
weighing a total of 0.40 carats. French hallmarks for 18k gold are stamped on the ear wire. The earrings
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

20th Century Garnet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Lever Back Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat yellow gold. Each antique earring is exquisitely crafted
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Dangle Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 16.35 Carat Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold 16.35 Carat Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings This sensational pigeon blood ruby
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

White Agate Cabochon White Pave Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Unique Drop Earrings
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
lattice of gold, adorned with small, sparkling white diamonds of G/VS Quality. The top of each earring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Leaf Diamond Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
of 18 karat white gold. They hang from a small huggie type hoop that is also covered in diamonds. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold 2.26 Carat Brilliant-Cut Diamond Leaf Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Rose Gold 2.26 Carat Brilliant-Cut Diamond Leaf Drop Earrings This immersive modern-style
Category

2010s Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Gold 3.65 Carat Diamond, Sapphire, and Black Onyx Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold 3.65 Carat Diamond, Sapphire, and Black Onyx Drop Earrings This contemporary
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 3.55 Carat Solitaire Diamond and Turquoise Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold 3.55 Carat Solitaire Diamond and Turquoise Drop Earrings This ingenious
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold 3.22 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold 3.22 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Drop Earrings This perfect old mutual
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

18 Karat White Gold 4.64 Carat Diamond Emerald Pie-Cut "Illusion" Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 4.64 Carat Diamond Emerald Pie-Cut "Illusion" Drop Earrings This immaculate
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

18 Karat Gold 8.69 Carat Yellow and White Diamond Drop Cocktail Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold 8.69 Carat Yellow and White Diamond Drop Cocktail Earrings This phenomenal canary
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Diamond and Cultured Pearl 18 Carat White Gold Day and Night Dangle Earrings
Located in London, GB
These wonderful drop earrings are masterfully crafted from luxurious 18 carat white gold
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold 8.72 Carat Ruby and Diamond Unique-Cut Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 8.72 Carat Ruby and Diamond Unique-Cut Drop Earrings This glorious crimson red
Category

2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire Earring Enhancer
Located in Singapore, SG
"This blue sapphire earring enhancer acts as a style booster for your stud earrings or small huggie
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Blue Topaz Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
Located in New York, NY
meditation on the beauty of citrine and topaz. The unique pair of clip-back earrings are crafted in 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

7.34 Cts Multi-Sapphire and Diamond Double Dangle Earring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
crafted in 18k white gold. Designed to captivate from every angle, each earring showcases a stunning array
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Mother of Pearl Butterfly Brilliant Earrings 0.24 ct Lightheartedness and Joy
Located in Viena, Viena
Butterfly fly totally pretty earrings with floating pink mother-of-pearl butterflies, half hoop
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Multi Row Diamond Ruby Clip On Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Multi Row Diamond Ruby Clip On Earrings Description: These striking 18k gold earrings
Category

20th Century Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Golden Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The golden pearl and diamond drop earrings feature two 12.5mm diameter golden South Sea pearls
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Moonstone Brilliant Earrings 23 ct 0.51 ct stunning Design from Bella Italy
Located in Viena, Viena
our productions in 18 carat gold in loving small series with best diamond qualities. In Valenza you
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Fine Angel Skin Coral Drop Brilliant Earrings made in Italy Set possible elegant
Located in Viena, Viena
(fine white) / VS (very small inclusions), made in 750 white gold, dimensions of the earring approx. 32
Category

2010s Dominican Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tahitian Pearl Silver Overtone Diamond Drop Earrings Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
TheTahitian pearl drop earrings feature a small hoop on the ear set with diamonds and a flexible
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

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

32 ct Watermelon Tourmaline Brilliant Earrings 0.45 ct TW VS Goldsmith Work
Located in Viena, Viena
manufactured, earrings approx. 32 x 20 x 12 mm, with three-quarter folding hoop earrings, something very
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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18k Gold Hoop Earrings Small For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 18k gold hoop earrings small you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 13 vintage or 118 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect 18k gold hoop earrings small 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. A 18k gold hoop earrings small from Maggoosh, Cartier and Sweet Pea — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A 18k gold hoop earrings small can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 81 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and pear cut alternatives. Finding a 18k gold hoop earrings small for sale for women should be easy, but there are 25 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 18k Gold Hoop Earrings Small?

The price for a 18k gold hoop earrings small starts at $221 and tops out at $21,000 with these earrings, on average, selling for $1,987.

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 Hoop Earrings Small
  • 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.