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Elsa Peretti Tiffany Co. 1980 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Full Heart Earrings
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Completed by posts with hinged omega backs Stamped for 18 karat gold Fully signed for Elsa Peretti Tiffany
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Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elsa Peretti Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Tear Drop Stud Earrings
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
by posts with friction backs Stamped for 18 karat gold Stamped for Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co
Category

1990s Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elsa Peretti Tiffany Co. Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Open Heart Hoop Earrings
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with press in catch Stamped for 18 karat gold Fully signed for Elsa Peretti and Tiffany & Co. Circa
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1990s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. by Elsa Peretti Rare Vintage Organic Lilies Earrings Solid 18Kt Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural lilies earrings designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2021) for Tiffany & Co. This sculptural
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co Vintage Elsa Peretti Lily Lobe Hoop Yellow Gold Earrings
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Rare & Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Elsa Peretti Lily Lobe Hoop Earrings. The Authentic
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Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Paloma Picasso Lapis Lazuli Clip On Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
This is a pair of Tiffany & Co 18ct yellow gold earrings from the Paloma Picasso collection. Each
Category

20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 1981 By Elsa Peretti Drop Mesh Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Mesh earrings designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2021) for Tiffany & Co. A vintage pair of long mesh
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Tiffany Co Paloma Picasso Pair of Dangle Earrings Hammered 18Kt Gold and Amber
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of convertible dangle earrings designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. These pieces are
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amber, Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger 18 Karat Gold Strand Ear-Clip Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
omega clip-backs Fully signed Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Stamped 18k for 18 karat gold Measures: 1 1
Category

20th Century Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Co 1970 Clips on Spikes Earrings in 18Kt Gold with 1.02 Ctw Diamonds
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Spikes earrings designed by Tiffany & Co. Modernist spikes earrings created in New York city at
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Elsa Peretti 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bean Single Earring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti 18 Karat Yellow Gold Single Bean Earring- This lovely earring by
Category

20th Century Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Jean Schlumberger Diamond Flame Yellow Gold Platinum Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold And Platinum Diamond Flame Earrings by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. With
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21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 18kt. Yellow Gold and 925 Silver Clip, on Fireworks Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Braintree, GB
Tiffany & Co. 18kt. yellow gold and 925 silver clip - on fireworks earrings, set with turquoise at
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1990s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Silver

Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. Late 20th Century Enamel Gold Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
X’s. Circa 1970's. Signed, “Tiffany 18 K Schlumberger”. With 14 K gold clip backs. (MG
Category

Vintage 1970s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co 1981 by Elsa Peretti Extra Large Drop Mesh Earrings in 18Kt Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Mesh earrings designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2021) for Tiffany & Co. A vintage pair of dangle
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1980s Tiffany Co. Angela Cummings Gold and MOP Checkerboard Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and Mother of Pearl. Signed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co
Category

Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Co. 1984 by Elsa Peretti Rare Lilies Hoops Earrings in Solid 18Kt Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Lilies hoops cuffs earrings designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2021) for Tiffany & Co. Sculptural free
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 1985Schlumberger Design Twisted Ropes Earrings In 18Kt YellowGold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Twisted ropes earrings designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. This unusual model of
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co., Paloma Picasso, Yellow Gold and Aquamarine Double Bezel Earrings
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
cut aquamarine measuring approximately 12.85 x 10.60 x 7.60 mm carats. Mounted in 18 karat yellow gold
Category

1990s Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Two-Tone Pearl Scalloped Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Gemstone Details: Pearl measuring approximately 13.30mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Schlumberger Tiffany Co. Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Woven Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
posts and hinged omega backs. Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold. Fully signed Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co Jean Schlumberger Flame Red Enamel and Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Red Enamel Jean Schlumberger Flame Earrings for Tiffany & Co. With 34
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20th Century American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Tiffany Schlumberger Gold and Turquoise Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18 karat yellow gold and turquoise earrings. Signed Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Studios
Category

Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. ​Schlumberger Gold and Blue Enamel Large Taj Mahal Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
off-round shape in fluted 18 karat yellow gold with rich blue enamel triangular-shaped stripes
Category

20th Century American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Co. ​Schlumberger Gold and Blue Enamel Large Taj Mahal Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
off-round shape in fluted 18 karat yellow gold with rich blue enamel triangular-shaped stripes
Category

20th Century American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

TIFFANY CO. 1976-77 Donald Claflin Pair Of Crossover Earrings In 18Kt Gold
By Donald Claflin for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
the Tiffany & Co. by Donald Claflin in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. They
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Sapphire Flower 18-Karat Clip-On Earrings In Stock
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
: Vintage Tiffany & Co. Floral Clip-On Earrings Material: 18k Yellow Gold Gemstone Details: There are
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Elsa Peretti Tiffany Co. Vintage 18 Karat Gold Bean Ear-Clip Earrings
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
hinged omega backs Fully Signed Tiffany & Co. Peretti Stamped 18K for 18 karat gold Circa 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elsa Peretti Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Gold Open Heart Ear-Clip Earrings
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and thickness Completed by hinged omega backs Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold Signed Tiffany & Co
Category

1990s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elsa Peretti Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Gold Open Heart Ear-Clip Earrings
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and thickness Completed by hinged omega backs Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold Fully signed Elsa
Category

1990s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angela Cummings Tiffany Co. Hematite 18 Karat Gold Ear-Clips Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
high polished gold Signed Cummings, Tiffany & Co. Hinged omega backs Measuring: 20.5 x 16.2 mm
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Hematite, 18k Gold

TIFFANY CO. 1977 Elsa Peretti Extra Large Thumbprints Earrings In 18Kt Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
mark for the assay of the gold and signed in full as follow: "©TIFFANY & CO. 18K PERETTI". Elsa
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Gold, Green Paillonné Enamel and Diamond Clip-On Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
18 kt., 20 round diamonds ap. 1.40 cts., signed Tiffany & Co., Schlumberger Std., ap. 19 dwts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Tiffany Co Cummings Positive Negative Inlaid Black Jade Yellow Gold Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Black Jade Positive And Negative Earrings by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. With
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Vintage 1970s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Black Jade

Tiffany Co. 1970 Schlumberger Scalloped Clips-On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Clips-on earrings designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. An iconic scalloped pair of
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Company Angela Cummings Lapis Lazuli Mother Of Pearl Earclip Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Iconic mother of pearl and lapis lazuli earrings by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. The earrings
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Late 20th Century Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Paloma Picasso Gold Heart Ear Clips
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s 18K yellow Gold Heart Ear Clips by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Company. Hand Hammered
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1990s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Paloma Picasso Green Jadeite Jade Oval Cut 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large 18k gold earrings set with jadeite jade that is naturally included. Crafted by
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20th Century American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Jade, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Signature 18kt Yg "x" Earrings with Omega Backs
Located in Towson, MD
Tiffany & Co. 18kt yellow gold "X" Earrings Omega Back Earrings. The earrings are the large size
Category

2010s Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Angela Cummings 18 Karat Gold Lily Pad Ear-Clip Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cummings Both fully signed Tiffany & Co and stamped 750 and 18k for 18 karat gold Measures: 7/8 x 3/4
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Co 1970 Jean Schlumberger Flames Earrings 18Kt Gold 1.76 Cts Diamonds
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
earrings were carefully crafted as a mirrored pair in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, with accents in white
Category

Vintage 1960s Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. 1977 Angela Cummings Nephrite Jade Oval Clips Earrings 18Kt Gold
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
sculptural oval pair crafted at the Tiffany & Company studios in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 1977 Angela Cummings Clips Earrings 18Kt Gold with Inlaid Gemstone
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
of inlaid clips earrings has been crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elsa Peretti Calla Lily Gold Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designer: Tiffany & Co. Materials: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 10.7 grams Measurement: 13/16" x 7/16
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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. 1979 Angela Cummings Rare Oval Convex Clip Earrings in 18Kt Gold
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Convex oval earrings designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. A rare three dimensional pieces
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 1978 Angela Cummings Rare Oval Convex Clip Earrings in 18Kt Gold
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Convex oval earrings designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. A rare three dimensional pieces
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co 1977 Angela Cummings Geometric Earrings in 18Kt Gold with Gemstones
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of colorful earrings designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. Rare and iconic pieces
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Tiffany And Co. 1970 By Angela Cummings Geometric Earrings 18Kt Gold Gemstones
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
x 0.85 Inch). Stamped, with the maker's mark, the assay gold hallmarks and signed, "TIFFANY & Co. C
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Elsa Peretti Tiffany Co. Pearl 18K Pearls-By-The-Yard Drop Earrings
By Elsa Peretti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
luster Completed by wire ear hooks Stamped for 18 karat gold Stamped for Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 1980 by Elsa Peretti Sculptural Calla Lily Earrings in 18kt Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Calla Earrings designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2021) for Tiffany & Co. An sculptural free form pair
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co 1976 Donald Claflin Pair of Crossover Earrings in 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Donald Claflin for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
with two oversized x crossover. These earrings were crafted back in the 1976 at the Tiffany studios by
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Mother of Pearl and Onyx Pansy Earrings by Tiffany Co.
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Zurich, CH
Adorable pair of large 18 karat yellow gold, mother of pearl and onyx "Pansy" earrings by Angela
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY CO. 1977 Angela Cummings Allure Earrings 18 Kt Gold With White Nacre
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
earrings are the Allure model masterfully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polish finish
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. 0.78 Carat Diamond Sapphire Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bee Vintage
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
eyes. Completed by posts with friction backs. Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold. Fully signed Tiffany & Co
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...

Tiffany Co. 1978 Angela Cummings Nephrite Oval Clips Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
pair crafted at the Tiffany & Co studios in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polish finish
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 1978 by Angela Cummings Red Jasper Knots Earrings in 18kt Gold
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Knots earrings designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. An elegant and playful free-forms
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exceptional Pair of Tiffany Co. X Signature Earrings with Omega Backs
Located in Media, PA
This is a gorgeous pair of Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold X earrings. The condition on the
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Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

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Tiffany 18k Gold X Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of tiffany 18k gold x earrings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 2338 vintage examples as well as 518 contemporary versions. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of tiffany 18k gold x earrings bearing Contemporary or Modern hallmarks are very popular. Tiffany Co., Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. and Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co. each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 616 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. There are many round cut, brilliant cut and cabochon tiffany 18k gold x earrings for sale. Most of our tiffany 18k gold x earrings for sale are for women, but there are 434 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Tiffany 18k Gold X Earrings?

Prices for tiffany 18k gold x earrings start at $225 and top out at $280,000 with these earrings, on average, selling for $2,963.

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.