1960s Gem Lapis Cabachon and 18k Yellow Gold Hand Engraved Leaf Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
These lovely gem lapis earrings are mid century modern from the 1960s and are made in 18k yellow gold with hand engraved leaves.
1960s Gem Lapis Cabachon and 18k Yellow Gold Hand Engraved Leaf Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
These lovely gem lapis earrings are mid century modern from the 1960s and are made in 18k yellow gold with hand engraved leaves.
French 1960s Cushion-cut Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. Each antique earring features an antique cushion-cut diamond held in place by six claws. The clasp is an Alpa ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Leaf Diamond 18K Two Tone Gold Clip On Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
A striking pair of retro-inspired leaf motif earrings crafted in 18K two-tone gold. The sculptural design features textured yellow gold leaves layered with sweeping white gold accent...
Diamond, Gold
1960s Diamond Carnelian Stud Flower Earrings
Located in Napoli, NA
An unusual pair of vintage diamond flower design earrings set in 18k Gold and hand-carved Carnelian. They are set with two large Round brilliant cut Diamonds in the center for a tot...
Carnelian, Diamond, 18k Gold
French 1960s Shell Cameo 18 Karat Rose Gold Earrings Ring Set
Located in Poitiers, FR
Set in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. This antique set is composed of a pair of earrings and a ring. The antique ring is composed of a cameo on shell set with 4 claws and s...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s Amethyst 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clip-on Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced or non percied ears. Earrings in 18 karats yellow gold. Statement vintage earrings; each features a geometric-shaped setting adorned with three large step-cut amethysts. ...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Bulgari Inspired Blue & Green Crystal 18k Gold Plated Clip-On Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your jewelry collection with these exquisite 1960s Bulgari-inspired blue and green crystal clip-on earrings. Meticulously crafted, each earring features a stunning cluster of...
Vintage 1960s David Webb Hammered Gold Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k hammered yellow gold. Signed by David Webb Circa 1960s 1 1/2 x 1 1/8 inches
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s David Webb Gold Octagonal Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold. Signed by David Webb Circa 1960s 1 1/8 x 1 1/8 inch
18k Gold
French 1960s Blue Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Stud Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Charming antique earrings, they form a flower whose heart is set with a blue sapphire. The hanging system is ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
1960s Contemporary 19.2kt Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Drop Earrings
Located in Lisboa, PT
These Diamond Emerald Gold Earrings are crafted in 19.2-kt yellow gold and designed with a classic and refined silhouette that highlights the beauty of their amazing gemstones. Each ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Earclips, 1.50ct, Ribbed Design
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite pair of 18K yellow gold earclips from the 1960s showcases a stunning ribbed gold design in a bold square shape.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Ribbed 18K Yellow Gold Earclips, 1960s Vintage, 24.5g, Elegant Design
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This pair of ribbed 18K yellow gold earclips from the 1960s exudes a pristine and grand elegance. The design features a beautifully ribbed texture complemented by a high polish finis...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Verdura Coral and Gold Earrings
By Verdura
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Coral. Signed by Verdura 1 1/4 x 3/4 inches
Coral, 18k Gold
Turquoise Gold Mid Century Modern 1960s Cluster Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Hand crafted in 18K Yellow Gold. The earrings epitomize vintage charm.
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Earclips, Circa 1960s, 0.45 Carats
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This bold pair of 18K yellow gold earclips from the 1960s showcases a beautifully hand-textured cluster design, enhanced by twelve single and transitional round brilliant-cut diamond...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Gianmaria Buccellati Macri Hoop Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow and white gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 0.90 carat. Signed by Gianmaria Buccellati Circa 1960s 1 inch long, 1/...
Diamond, 18k Gold
French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Clip Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
Earring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Each gold earring is a half-ring domed with a radiating pattern. The system of hanging is with clip. Height : 2,5 cm approximate...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1960s Pearl Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage circa 1960s 18k gold Van Cleef & Arpels earrings with 6mm pearls.
Pearl, Gold
CARTIER PARIS 1960s Knot Clip Earrings in 18kt yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
This elegant pair of knot earrings by Cartier Paris, dating to the 1960s, is expertly crafted in a striking combination of 18kt yellow and white gold.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Fan Motif Earclips, 0.15ct, 1960s Design
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful pair of 18K yellow gold fan motif earclips captures the elegance of the 1960s with a distinctive textured gold finish and graceful design.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s/1960s Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond Cluster Earrings Platinum Gold French
Located in Lisbon, PT
Mid-Century Royal Blue oval sapphire and round brilliant-cut diamond cluster clip-on earrings in platinum and 18kt white gold, French import marks, 1950s/1960s. Each of the earrings ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1960s Diamond and Cultured Pearl Platinum Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive pair of 0.70 carat diamond and cultured pearl, platinum and 18 karat white gold drop earrings; part of our diverse pearl estate jewelry collections. These fine and imp...
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Cartier 8.70 Carat Diamond Cluster Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with marquise cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 7.50 carats and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.20 car...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s 12 Carat Diamond Cocktail Stud Earrings in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous pair of earrings with an enormous amount of look and sparkle! These exquisite pair of earrings features only round diamonds of substantial size in 5 rows. All diamond...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,565Sale Price|29% Off
1960s Red Coral, Onyx and Diamond Articulated Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an exceptional pair of 1960s earrings, set in 18K White gold, that features bright red coral, bold geometric onyx, and bright white diamonds.
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Lalaounis Goat Head Hoop Earrings with Rubies
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round cut Ruby eyes. Signed by Lalaounis Circa 1960s 1 1/2 x 1 1/8
Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Earrings, circa 1960s
Located in Zurich, CH
Glamorous pair of 18 karat yellow and white gold diamond earrings, circa 1960s. Delightful, slightly bombé ear clips, each centering upon a square pavé-set with 25 brilliant-cut dia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 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 1960s
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli Earrings with Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Cabochon Lapis Lazuli and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 7.60 carats. Signed by Van Cleef & Arpels Circa 19...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Spectacular 94 Carat Emerald and Diamond Dangly Earrings, Circa 1960s, Italy
Located in London, GB
These spectacular 18k gold dangly earrings consist of 2 large pear shaped emeralds of a stunning green colour weighing a total of 94 carats. The beautiful hue of the emeralds are acc...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Cartier 1960s Precious Coral Diamond Circular Clip Earrings Yellow Gold Cased
By Cartier
Located in Lisbon, PT
Magnificent Pair of Cartier Corallium rubrum Precious Coral and Diamond Circular Clip Earrings in Yellow Gold, 1960s, fitted in a Cartier case from the period. Each earring of a circ...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kunzite and Diamond Leaf Design Earrings in 18 Karat, circa 1960s
Located in Wailea, HI
Kunzite and Diamond Leaf Design Earrings in 18k Circa 1960's Handmade Left and Right Two Oval Cut Kunzites weighing 5.50 carats approximately [bright with no imperfections visible t...
White Diamond, Kunzite, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s David Webb Emerald Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k gold and platinum with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 4.50 carats and Round cut Emeralds weighing a total of approximately 8.50 ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Diamonds, Sapphire & Emeralds Earrings & Brooch/PIN Jewelry Set
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds, Sapphire & Emeralds Earrings & Brooch / pin Jewelry Set. Circa: 1960's.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s David Webb Pearl and Detachable Bombe Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum and 18k white gold with Cultured Pearls measuring 13mm, and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Signed by David Webb Circa 1960s Top part: 1 inch diameter Detach...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
1960s Lalaounis Ruby Gold Ram's Head Ear Clips
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Lalaounis ear clips in 18k gold set with 10 round rubies. They measure 1.5 inches by 1 inch. They are in the classic shape of a Rams head. Lalaounis and gold marks. Metal Type: 18 ...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s David Webb Coral and Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Cabochon Corals and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 3.60 carats. Signed by David Webb Circa 1960s 2 1/4 x 1 inches
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Circa 1960s "Bamboo" Orange Sapphire Turban Leverback Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
These twiggy little nests used to be clip-ons (ouch!) with florets of tiny emeralds in the center. After converting the backs to posts with omega clips, we realized we didn't really...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Harry Winston Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.62 carats and Cabochon Sapphires weighing a total of approximately 12.71 carat...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$5,800
Chic Sixties Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, possibly Italian. These 18k gold earrings are sublimely stylish and superbly fashioned.
18k Gold
Mid-Century Turquoise Ruby Diamond Clip Earrings in the Style of VCA 1950s-1960s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Mid-Century Turquoise, Ruby and Diamond Bombé Clip Earrings in 18K Gold, French, circa 1950s–1960s. In the style of Van Cleef & Arpels’ “Bagatelle” designs.
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s 12.00 Carat Sapphire and 2.50 Carat Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Square cut Emeralds weighing approximately a total of 12.00 carats and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 2.50 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Mid Century Gold and Lapis large Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Earrings, measuring 7/8 x 7/8 inch and centrally set with a domed Cabochon Lapis Lazuli, nice solid construction with a weight of 20.9 Grams.
Lapis Lazuli
BULGARI Sapphire and Diamond Flower Ear Clips, Circa 1960s
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A dazzling expression of vintage glamour, these BVLGARI circa 1960s ear clips blossom with a vibrant mosaic of richly saturated sapphires, encircled by a radiant halo of baguette and...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Italian 18k gold, enamel and diamond necklace and earring set
Located in London, GB
This intricately made 1960s Italian 18k gold necklace and earring set is beautifully adorned with enamel floral vignettes.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
1960s David Webb Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Earrings/Brooch Pair, 18k
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A 1960s David Webb Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Earrings/Brooch Pair made in 18k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1960s Chantecler Long Modernist Diamond Tourmaline Gold Earrings
By Chantecler
Located in New York, NY
Newly acquired - a stunning pair of 1960s Modernist earrings by Chantecler of Capri crafted as stacked gold framed boxes, some with a polished surface and others with a hand wrought ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1960s Etruscan Style 8 Carat Amethyst 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
Earrings in 18 karats yellow gold. Inspired by Etruscan jewels, these dangle earrings are each set with a pear-cut amethyst set within a slightly amati and chiseled gold setting. The...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,730Sale Price / set|30% Off
Modernist Starburst Cultured Pearl & 18k Gold Ear Clips, France, circa 1960s
Located in Chatham, CA
Modernist Starburst cultured pearl and 18K yellow gold ear clips - refined and elegant - fine hand made quality - each ear clip featuring a cultured pearl (approx. 8 mm. in diameter)...
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
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.
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