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Tiffany Co. Inlay Black Jade God Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage 18k gold triangle earrings by Tiffany & Co, set with black jade inlay stripes
Category

20th Century American More Earrings

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Positive Negative Black Jade Inlay Gold Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Positive Negative earrings by Tiffany & Co, set with inlaid black jade. Earrings are 24mm
Category

20th Century Hong Kong More Earrings

Materials

Jade, Gold

Tiffany Co. Yin Yang Black Jade Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Darnestown, MD
It is difficult to know whether Tiffany intentionally designed these Yin Yang earrings as filled
Category

Vintage 1980s American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. 18K, Sterling Silver Black Onyx Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Beautiful Tiffany & Co. earrings that will become your favorite! 18 karat yellow gold and sterling
Category

Late 20th Century American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co. Hematite and Black Jade Fraternal Twin Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Darnestown, MD
Unusual pair of fraternal twin earrings by Tiffany. The two are the same design but are set at
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Hematite, Black Jade, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Black Jade and Mother of Pearl Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A long standing Tiffany classic. Black jade and mother of pearl are set in an 18k dome earring
Category

Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Black Jade, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Elsa Peretti Sevillana Black Lacquer Earrings
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A bold and sculptural design by Elsa Peretti® for Tiffany & Co., these Sevillana™ earrings capture
Category

20th Century Japanese Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Black Jade Hematite and Mixed Metal Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chic unique all the time earring. Tiffany & Co. weaves black jade and hematite with 18k gold
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Hematite, Jade, 18k Gold, Mixed Metal

Tiffany Co. Black Jade and Mother of Pearl Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rarely available Tiffany & Co. classic. The dramatic contrast of black jade and beautiful mother
Category

Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Classic Tiffany Co. Platinum, Diamond and Black Onyx Earrings and Pendant Set
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This striking, vintage, diamond and black onyx pendant and earring set is the perfect accessory for
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Angela Cummings Inlaid Black Jade Yellow Gold Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Inlaid Black Jade Earrings by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. With Black Jade
Category

Vintage 1980s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Black Jade, Yellow Gold

Tiffany &Co Cummings Mother of Pearl Black Jade Checkerboard Gold Large Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Black Jade Checkboard Large Earrings by Angela Cummings for
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Vintage 1980s North American Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Black Jade, Gold

Tiffany Co Cummings Inlaid Black Jade Mother Of Pearl Gold Domino Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Inlaid Black Jade and Mother Of Pearl Domino Earrings by Angela Cummings for
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1990s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Jade, Pearl, Black Jade, Gold

Tiffany Co. 1982 Angela Cummings 18K Gold Black Jade Checkerboard Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A striking example of 1980s design, these vintage clip-on earrings by Angela Cummings for Tiffany
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Jade, Black Jade, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Vintage 1980 s Geometric Black and White Clip-On Disc Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stunning vintage earrings from Tiffany & Co.. These stylish designer earrings are made of luxurious
Category

Vintage 1980s German Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany and Co Angela Cummings Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany Co 18K Gold Angela Cummings Black Jade Australian Opal Disk Clip Earrings Circa
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Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Black Jade, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY CO. 1980 Angela Cummings Earrings In 18Kt Gold, Black Opals Jades
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of bombe earrings designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. This is a beautiful and rare
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Black Jade, Black Opal, Jade, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold Black Enamel and Pearl Omega Taj Mahal Clip-On Earring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
with black enamel triangular-shaped stripes, centering a round pearl, signed Schlumberger/Tiffany & Co
Category

20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Tiffany Co 1970 Angela Cummings Oversized Earrings 18Kt Gold with Black Jade
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Oversized clip earrings designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. Very rare oversized variant
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Jade, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 1980 Angela Cummings Geometric Earrings 18kt Gold Black Jade Nacre
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric clips-earrings designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. Vintage oval pair created
Category

Vintage 1980s American Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Jade, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Angela Cummings 12.5ct Tourmaline Black Jade 18K Gold Clip Earring
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany Co Title: These striking Tiffany Co. Angela Cummings clip-on earrings
Category

20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co 1977 Angela Cummings Clips Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Black Jade
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of clips-on earrings designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. A beautiful pair of clips
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Jade, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

RRP £4, 650 TIFFANY CO PLATINUM 0.56 CT DIAMOND SOLITAIRE STUD EARRINGS PAiR
By Tiffany Co.
Located in GB
, earring black box and tiffany outer box The diamonds are laser etched with the stone serial numbers as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rrp £11, 500 Tiffany Co Platinum 1.06 Ct Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings Pair
By Tiffany Co.
Located in GB
Tiffany & Co Platinum and 1.06ct Diamond Solitaire stud earrings complete with all the original paperwork
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

TIFFANY CO. Angela Cummings Modernist Earrings 18Kt Gold Jasper Jade
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist clips-on earrings designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. This is a beautiful pair
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Black Jade, Jasper, Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 1980s Tiffany Co. Angela Cummings Opal Jade Checkerboard Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18K yellow gold with black Jade and Opal in a checkerboard pattern.  Signed by
Category

Vintage 1980s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Opal, Black Jade, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Angela Cummings 18K Yellow Gold Black Inlay Positive and Negative
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of earrings designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. Rare and iconic Positive & Negative
Category

20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co 1970 by Angela Cummings Geometric Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold Gemstones
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Pair earrings designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. An exceedingly rare squared pair
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Hematite, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 1977 by Ralph Lauren Geometric Clips Earrings 18Kt Gold with Gems
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric clips earrings designed by Ralph Lauren for Tiffany & Co. Very rare pair created in New
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Angela Cummings Inlaid Black Jade Coral 18k Gold Bangle + Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
karat gold, coral, and black jade bangle with matching earrings, Tiffany & Co., Angela Cummings Medium
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Retro Bangles

Materials

Coral, Black Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Necklace And Ear Clips 18K Gold Carved Black Jade And Mother Of Pearl
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Simply chic for any age, a Tiffany & Co. necklace of carved mother-of-pearl disks with 18K gold
Category

Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. 18k Yellow Gold Black Enamel Banana Jean Schlumberger Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in New York, NY
have a post added at a later time. Omega clip fittings Earrings accompanied by Tiffany & Co
Category

20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

Tiffany Co., Important Pair of Platinum, Black Pearl and Diamond Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
TIFFANY & CO, IMPORTANT PAIR OF PLATINUM, BLACK PEARL AND DIAMOND EARRINGS. Each set with a black
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Platinum

Tiffany Co Positive Negative Black Jade Gold Polka Dot Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18k Yellow Gold Black Jade Polka Dot Earrings by Tiffany & Co. These earrings are for pierced ears
Category

Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co. Black Onyx and Diamond Clip Earrings
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Cut Black Onyx; Two Round Brilliant Diamonds 0.20 Carat Total Weight, VS, H; Signed: Tiffany & Co
Category

Late 20th Century American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Raven’s Tail Diamonds Beaded Earrings with Long Brass Charms Ivory Black
By Tiffany Vanderhoop
Located in Shrewsbury, MA
These earrings feature the Raven’s Tail pattern ‘Diamonds’ Raven’s Tail is an ancient form of
Category

2010s American Native American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Co. Inlay Black Jade God Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage 18k gold triangle earrings by Tiffany & Co, set with black jade inlay stripes
Category

20th Century American More Earrings

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Black Jade Gold Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18 karat yellow gold and black jade earrings, Tiffany & Co. Each oval dome, designed in
Category

Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co Black Jade Coral Gold Checkered Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of round 18k gold earrings by Tiffany & Co, with inlay coral and black jade, in checkered
Category

20th Century American More Earrings

Materials

Coral, Jade, Gold

Tiffany Co. 18K Yellow Gold Black Jade and Opal Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of black jade and opal checkerboard patterned dome earrings, in 18k gold. Angela Cummings
Category

20th Century American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Jade, Opal, Black Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Yellow Gold Black Enamel Banana Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
A rare and luxurious classic Tiffany & Co. design- the Banana Earrings from Jean Schlumberger's
Category

20th Century American More Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Platinum Diamond Black Jade Long Dangle Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 Tiffany and Company Platinum Long Dangle Earrings, measuring 2 3/8 inches in length and
Category

Early 2000s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Black Jade Opal Checkerboard Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18 karat yellow gold, black jade and opal “checkerboard” earrings, by Tiffany & Co
Category

Vintage 1970s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Jade, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Black Onyx and Gold Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Tiffany & Co. a pair of Cabochon onyx earring in a sculptured gold setting. ♦ Designer
Category

1990s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Gold

Tiffany Co. Frog Pearl Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This whimsical pair of earrings by the iconic Tiffany & Co. showcases the esteemed jeweler's more
Category

20th Century American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Black Pearl, Platinum

TIFFANY Onyx Gold Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Darnestown, MD
These are the perfect go everywhere earrings by Tiffany in gold and black onyx. They measure 11/16
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Biscayne Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2002, Tiffany & Co., Italy. Classic style is the soul of these “Biscayne” earrings by Tiffany
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co Positive Negative Black Jade Gold Polka Dot Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Black Jade Polka Dot Earrings by Tiffany & Co. These earrings are for pierced
Category

Vintage 1980s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Co. 18K Yellow Gold Black Jade Clip-On Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
These luxury earrings from Tiffany & Co. are like nothing you have seen before. A unique pairing of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Black Jade Gold Polka Dot Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chic and playful! Tiffany & Co. yellow gold and black jade polka dot earrings.
Category

Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. 18k Gold Black Jade MOP Pearl Checkerboard Large Button Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s): -- Numerous Natural Genuine Black Jade & Mother of Pearl - Custom Cut - Inlaid Set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Tiffany Co. Seed Pearl Black Onyx Diamond Platinum Tassel Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chic and feminine tassel earrings created by Tiffany Co. in the 1960's. Feature seed pearls
Category

Vintage 1960s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Black Enamel Banana Schlumberger Diamond Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
omega clip fittings. Earrings accompanied by Tiffany & Co Presentation Box. For pierced ears. Made
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20th Century French Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Enamel

Tiffany Co. Black Jade and Gold Polka Dot Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
early career at Tiffany & Co. and Tiffanys continued with it after she departed to establish her own
Category

Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Inlaid Mother of Pearl Black Jade Checkerboard Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Tiffany & Co. 18 karat yellow gold, inlaid black jade and mother of pearl "checkerboard
Category

Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Black Jade Polka Dot Clip Post Style Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage Tiffany + Co Black Jade 18k Polka Dot Earrings Clip Post Style Tiffany + Co 18k yellow
Category

Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elsa Peretti Tiffany Co. Black Jade Diamond Platinum Touchstone Earrings
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Shepherd hook earrings feature a bezel diamond surmount Threaded through an articulated disk of
Category

1990s Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Black Jade, Platinum

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Earrings Tiffany Black For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact earrings tiffany black you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 129 antique edition and 10 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect earrings tiffany black 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. Creating a earrings tiffany black has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany Co., Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. and Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co. are consistently popular. A earrings tiffany black can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Jade rings, from our inventory of 41, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a earrings tiffany black, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Earrings Tiffany Black?

On average, a earrings tiffany black at 1stDibs sells for $4,250, while they’re typically $540 on the low end and $29,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.