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Michael Kneebone Red Coral Diamond Rock Crystal Rosaline Dangle Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
by white diamonds and rock crystal briolette drops. The hand fabricated, 18k gold settings come with
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Art Deco style, Emerald, Rock Crystal Diamond Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, one of a kind, art deco style, Emerald and Rock Crystal Dangle
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Quartz Rock Crystal Pearl 18 Karat Gold Tear Drop Dangle Modern Italian Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Italian handcarved earrings full of design and beauty. Marvelous faceted quartz / rock crystal and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Quartz, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Crystal, Yellow Gold, 18k...

Rock Crystal Amethyst Gold Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
A chic pair of octagonal design ear-clips made in rock crystal, centering two octagonal cut
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Rock Crystal, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Elegant Pink Sapphire Mother of Pearl Rock Crystal 18K Gold Diamond Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings Rose Gold 18 K Pink sapphire 142-Round-1,78 3/2A Mother of pearl 2-4,3 ct Rock Crystal
Category

2010s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Rock Crystal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau 0.20 Carat White Diamond Rock Crystal Pearl Yellow Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Diamonds. These Earrings have also 35.00 Carats of Pearls and Rock Crystal. These
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Rock Cr...

David Webb Platinum 18k Yellow Gold Rock Crystal Carved Clip on Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Large David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Rock Crystal Carved Clip On Earrings. A pair of vintage
Category

20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Rock Crystal Pearl Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have also Pearls and Rock Crystal. These Earrings
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Rock Cr...

Seaman Schepps Diamond and Rock Crystal Half Link Earrings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Darnestown, MD
Exquisite Seaman Schepps classic half link earrings made of diamonds and rock crystal. They are set
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Vintage 1980s David Webb Rock Crystal and Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum, 18k white gold with Rock Crystal and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Platinum

1.02 Carat Emerald White Diamond Rock Crystal Pearl Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
also Pearls and Rock Crystal. These Earrings are available also with Green Flowers made of Agate or
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl...

Michael Aram 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Rock Crystal Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
along sculpted branch-like motifs. Each earring suspends a large, faceted rock crystal drop, catching
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rock Crystal 18 Karat Gold Drop Modern Italian Leverback Earrings Intini Jewels
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
) • Rock Crystal roses, 1.6 cm diameter • Length 2.1 cm • Total weight 4.0 g, 2.0 g each earring The shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Rock Crystal and Diamond Clip-On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18K yellow gold these elegant rock crystal David Webb earrings are in excellent
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal

Agate Onyx Diamonds Crystal Rock 18 Karat White Gold Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
white gold, diamonds, white agate, onyx, and rock crystal makes these earrings a true work of fine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Onyx, Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold

CARTIER 1973 By Aldo Cipullo Clips Earrings 18Kt Gold Rock Crystal Carnelians
By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
earrings are from the iconic "Circles" collection and were carefully crafted in solid 18 karats yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Rock Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Stephen Webster, Hematite, Rock Crystal and Diamond Earrings
By Stephen Webster
Located in Chicago, IL
This edgy design featuring an oval rose cut rock crystal over hematite are created by Stephen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Hematite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum Rock Crystal Diamond Black Onyx Earrings circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous pair of Art Deco Rock Crystal, Diamond, Black Onyx and Platinum topped Gold
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Platinum, White Gold

Yellow Gold Perseus Clip-On Earrings with Rock Crystals by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These artisan earrings, named Perseus, are made of 18 karat yellow gold with quartzes. This unique
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yel...

Goshwara Faceted Oval Rock Crystal, with Brown Enamel border Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
These unique earrings are a Faceted Oval Rock Crystal, with Brown Enamel border and Lever back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Enamel

Fluted Rock Crystal and Diamond Earrings by designer MAZ in 18K Yellow Gold
By Maz
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This handsome pair of MAZ designer vintage earrings is comprised of fluted, rock crystal cabochons
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Gold Natural Diamond and Rock Crystal Dangle Earrings by H. Stern
By H. Stern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
faceted rock crystals measuring approximately 13x16mm. Total weight of the earrings (including the gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold

Maz Carved Rock Crystal and Diamond Earrings, 2.25 Carats
By Maz
Located in London, GB
A pair of modern rock crystal and diamond earrings by Maz, comprised of two fluted sections of rock
Category

1990s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage doublet 9.57 Carat Tourmaline Rock Crystal Diamond Dangle Earring In 18K
Located in Hong Kong, HK
tourmaline - the Tourmaline Slice and Rock Crystal Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold. These earrings feature
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Medium GUM DROP Earrings with Rock Crystal and Blue Topaz and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt Medium White Gold GUM DROP™ Earrings with Rock Crystal and Blue Topaz and four Diamonds. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Crystal, Blue Topaz, 18k Go...

18 Karat White Gold Perseus Clip-On Earrings with Rock Crystals by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These artisan clip-on earrings, named Perseus, are made of 18 karat white gold with quartzes. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Onyx, Crystal Rock and Rutilated Quartz Long Dangle Earrings set in White Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Long Dangle Earrings set in 19.2K White Gold, set with 2 Onyx, 2 Crystal Rock and 2 Rutilated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Onyx, Quartz, Gold, White Gold

H. Stern 18K Gold Moonlight Rock Crystal and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Venice, CA
These romantic H. Stern earrings feature a cascading line of six rock crystals prong set in 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold

Goshwara Rock Crystal Emerald Cut with Turquoise Enamel and Lever Back Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
These unique earrings are a Rock Crystal Emerald Cut, with Turquoise Enamel border and Lever back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage 14k White Gold Carved Black Onyx Rock Crystal W/ Diamond Leaf Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
each (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Rock Crystal - Carved Leaf Shape - Prong Set - White Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, White Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Perseus Clip-On Earrings with Rock Crystals by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These artisan clip-on earrings, named Perseus, are made of 18 karat rose gold with quartzes. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yel...

Designer Rock Crystal Green Garnet White Gold Statement Fashion Drop Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings Gold 14 K Diamond 2-Round 57-0,02-4/5A Diamond 64-Round 57-0,27-4/5A Rock Crystal 2-5,12
Category

2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold

Art Deco Style Natural Rock Crystal Cylinders, Black Onyx Emeralds Gold Diamonds
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
have 2 Natural Rock Crystal cylinders 40 mm long and 7 mm in diameter In 1978 our workshop started in
Category

Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold

Medium Gum Drop Earrings with Rock Crystal Smoky Topaz and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold Medium GUM DROP™ Earrings with faceted Rock Crystal and cabochon Smoky Topaz and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Crystal, Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Rock Cryst...

Vintage Craft Gold Tone Rhinestone Red Blue Crystal Earrings
By Craft
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage Craft Gold Tone Rhinestone Red & Blue Crystal Earrings Approximate Dimensions: 5.5 cm
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold

Rose Gold Dangle Earrings Purple Amethyst White Rock Cristal Botta Gioielli
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
amethyst and a round rock crystal, while the other earring contrasts with an oval rock crystal and a light
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Rock Crystal, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Style Gold Diamonds Rubies Black Enamel Rock Crystal Round Carved Drops
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
diamonds and black enamel,the bottom parts are 2 Natural Rock Crystal round carved drops size 16 x 17 mm
Category

1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

WANDER-FRANCE 1960 Doorknockers Dangle Earrings In 18Kt Gold Rock Quartzes
Located in Miami, FL
Statement door knocker’s earrings designed by Wander-France. This is a beautiful and bold pair of
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modernist Drop Earrings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage doublet 9.05 Ct Blue Sapphire Rock Crystal Diamond Dangle In 18k Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Introducing the Doublet 9.05 Carat Blue Sapphire Rock Crystal Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18K white
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Christina Addison Large Gum Drop Earrings with Rock Crystal Smoky Topaz Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Christina Addison 18kt Yellow Gold Large GUM DROP™ Earrings with faceted Rock Crystal and cabochon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Topaz, Turquoise, C...

Summer Splash Hoop 18k Gold Earrings with Rock Crystal 3 Motif Mandala
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Hoop 18k Yellow Gold Earrings with smoked quartz motifs 3 motif mandala Summer Splash is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Mogul Hex Studs with Rock Crystal and Champagne Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Rock crystal 2.50 carats approx. Champagne diamonds 0.20 carat
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Rock Crystal, Black Onyx Dangle Earrings, Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Emerald studded Rock Crystal dangle earrings, with White Diamonds and Black Onyx, all set in solid 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Medium GUM DROP Earrings with Rock Crystal and Cabochon Onyx and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold Medium GUM DROP™ Earrings with Rock Crystal Onyx and Diamonds. These beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow...

Italian Enamel, Diamond, Rock Crystal and Ruby Zebra Drop Earclips
Located in New York, US
Designed as zebras, accented by rock crystal quartz, round brilliant - cut diamonds and rubies
Category

Early 2000s Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, White Gold, Enamel

Chanel Comete Diamond Rock Crystal Earrings Vintage 18 Karat White Gold
By Chanel
Located in Torrance, CA
Overview: Elegant pair of estate Chanel Comete rock crystal & diamond earrings (circa 1999
Category

1990s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Sapphires Rock Cristal Fluorite Rose 18 Karat Gold Earrings Handcraft in Italy
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful clip-on earrings in rose 18k gold with blue sapphires 2.90 ctw, oval rock cristal and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Blue Sapphire, Fluorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Medium GUM DROP™ Earrings with Rock Crystal and Pale Blue Topaz and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt White Gold Medium GUM DROP™ Earrings with Rock Crystal and Pale Blue Topaz and four diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Topaz, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 14k Rock Quartz Crystal Onyx and Seed Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
A lovely pair of drop earrings from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow gold, each
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Agate, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1960s David Webb Crystal Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with cross-hatched Rock Crystals. Signed by David Webb Circa
Category

Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Vintage Trianon 14k Two Tone Gold Rock Crystal Diamond Domed Cushion Earrings
By Trianon
Located in Montclair, NJ
and white gold by Trianon. The earrings each feature a large, domed, square cushion cut piece of
Category

1990s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Vintage 1990s Diamond Faceted Rock Crystal Black Enamel Hoop Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Vintage 1990s Diamond Faceted Rock Crystal Black Enamel Hoop Earrings Comprising a
Category

1990s American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Seaman Schepps 1970 Fluted Rock Quartz Earrings 14kt Gold with 79.32cts Citrine
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Miami, FL
Fluted oval earrings designed by Seaman Schepps. Gorgeous and very unusual vintage pair created in
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Maz 1970 Bartholomew Mazza Modernist Earrings in 14kt Gold Rock Quartz Peridot
Located in Miami, FL
condition of these earrings are excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Peridot, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Trianon 14K Mabe Pearl Crystal Quartz Earrings
By Trianon
Located in Queens, NY
Trianon Seaman Schepps 14K Yellow Gold Cultured Mabe Pearl Rock Crystal Quartz Earrings, featuring
Category

20th Century American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Quartz, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold and Rock Crystal Drop Ear Clips by A. Clunn
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold and Rock Crystal Hoop Drop Ear Clips signed A. Clunn Elegant Ear clips in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Gold and Rock Chrystal Earrings Made Year 1945
Located in Stockholm, SE
These 18k gold, carré cut rock crystal earrings have a feminine and classic shape. The earrings
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

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Gold Rock Crystal Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of gold rock crystal earrings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 292 vintage editions and 379 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of gold rock crystal earrings bearing Contemporary or Modern hallmarks are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Goshwara, Intini Jewels and Seaman Schepps produced popular versions that are worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for mixed cut gold rock crystal earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and brilliant cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of gold rock crystal earrings, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Gold Rock Crystal Earrings?

Prices for gold rock crystal earrings start at $106 and top out at $49,500 with these earrings, on average, selling for $3,402.

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.