18k Yellow Gold Opal Earrings
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s European Post-War Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s European Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chandelier Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Swedish Retro Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Swedish Retro Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Vintage 1960s European Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s European Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapp...
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 1...
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
1990s Swedish Renaissance Revival Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Stud Earrings
Jade, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s British Modern Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Citrine, Diamond, White Dia...
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Austrian Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Fire Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Labradorite, Onyx, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Dome Rings
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Peridot, 18k Gold
2010s Dutch Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Brooches
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Japanese Modern Dome Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Dome Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Modern Fashion Rings
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gre...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Topa...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gre...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, ...
Early 20th Century French Bangles
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, T...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, T...
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18k Yellow Gold Opal Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are 18k Yellow Gold Opal Earrings?
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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