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Salmon Coral Earrings

Classic Yellow Gold 11.8x9.7mm Oval Cabochon Salmon Coral Button Stud Earrings
Classic Yellow Gold 11.8x9.7mm Oval Cabochon Salmon Coral Button Stud Earrings

Classic Yellow Gold 11.8x9.7mm Oval Cabochon Salmon Coral Button Stud Earrings

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Corals - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Salmon Color - 11.8x9.7mm each (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ 14k Yellow Gold Backings Weigh...

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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold

Angeletti Roma Italy Salmon Red Coral Diamond Earring 18k White Gold
Angeletti Roma Italy Salmon Red Coral Diamond Earring 18k White Gold

Angeletti Roma Italy Salmon Red Coral Diamond Earring 18k White Gold

By Angeletti

Located in Great Neck, NY

Signed Angeletti Roma, Rare Salmon Coral and Diamond Earring 18k White Gold (750 hallmark), A beautiful solid white gold earring that's very fluid and has a slight dangle.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold Italian Salmon Coral & Diamond Omega Back Earrings
14k Yellow Gold Italian Salmon Coral & Diamond Omega Back Earrings

14k Yellow Gold Italian Salmon Coral & Diamond Omega Back Earrings

Located in Bernardsville, NJ

Up for your consideration is this stunning pair of salmon coral cabochon earrings surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut natural diamonds.

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20th Century Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold, Salmon Color Coral and White Enamel Earrings - Great for Summer
18k Yellow Gold, Salmon Color Coral and White Enamel Earrings - Great for Summer

18k Yellow Gold, Salmon Color Coral and White Enamel Earrings - Great for Summer

Located in Palm Beach, FL

The delicately fluted coral cabochons, each measuring 3/4 inches by 9/16 inch, are a velvety salmon color.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Coral Floral Gold Earrings
Vintage Coral Floral Gold Earrings

Vintage Coral Floral Gold Earrings

Located in Cairo, EG

Vintage 1940s natural salmon color carved corals earrings in 18k yellow gold setting coral diameter 15mm each stone earrings lenght 2cm

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Vintage 1940s Drop Earrings

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Intini Jewels 18 Karat Gold Pink Coral Diamonds Emeralds Dangle Tear Earrings
Intini Jewels 18 Karat Gold Pink Coral Diamonds Emeralds Dangle Tear Earrings

Intini Jewels 18 Karat Gold Pink Coral Diamonds Emeralds Dangle Tear Earrings

By Intini Jewels

Located in Milano, IT

Delight yourself with a luminous handmade jewelry salmon coral earrings and precious gems. Stunning and splendid drop dangle earrings accompanied by natural diamonds and emeralds.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Salmon Coral Stud Earrings
Salmon Coral Stud Earrings

Salmon Coral Stud Earrings

Located in Solvang, CA

Vintage salmon coral stud earrings. These earrings feature button shaped salmon color coral measuring 10mm x 10mm x 6.5mm.

Category

Vintage 1980s Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Floral Wheel Salmon Coral Ivory Emeralds and Diamonds Earrings
18 Karat Gold Floral Wheel Salmon Coral Ivory Emeralds and Diamonds Earrings

18 Karat Gold Floral Wheel Salmon Coral Ivory Emeralds and Diamonds Earrings

Located in Ariano Irpino, IT

Salmon coral and ivory button are surronded by 1.2 ct of emeralds and 0.90 ct of diamonds.

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2010s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Emerald, 18k Gold

Natural Salmon Coral Brilliant Cut Diamond 18 Carats White Gold Drop Earrings
Natural Salmon Coral Brilliant Cut Diamond 18 Carats White Gold Drop Earrings

Natural Salmon Coral Brilliant Cut Diamond 18 Carats White Gold Drop Earrings

Located in Marcianise, CE, IT

Very elegant brilliant cut diamond (1.81 carats), salmon natural coral (14.8 grams), 18 carats white gold (15.2 grams) drop earrings.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Intini Jewels Cammeo Salmon Coral Tear Jade 18 Karat Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
Intini Jewels Cammeo Salmon Coral Tear Jade 18 Karat Gold Dangle Drop Earrings

Intini Jewels Cammeo Salmon Coral Tear Jade 18 Karat Gold Dangle Drop Earrings

By Intini Jewels

Located in Milano, IT

Magnificent cammeo salmon coral and natural jade earrings surrounded by delicate 18 karat yellow gold details.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Salmon Natural Coral Tear Drop Yellow Gold Drop Ear Wires Earrings
Salmon Natural Coral Tear Drop Yellow Gold Drop Ear Wires Earrings

Salmon Natural Coral Tear Drop Yellow Gold Drop Ear Wires Earrings

By Intini Jewels

Located in Milano, IT

Precious salmon natural coral earrings with a sterling silver joint and 18 karat yellow gold ear wires.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Salmon Natural Coral Branches Long Drop 18 Karat Gold Chic Unique Earrings
Salmon Natural Coral Branches Long Drop 18 Karat Gold Chic Unique Earrings

Salmon Natural Coral Branches Long Drop 18 Karat Gold Chic Unique Earrings

By Intini Jewels

Located in Milano, IT

Exotic 12.5 carat coral drop earrings. The 18 karat yellow gold enhances the piece holding a beautifully natural and light salmon natural coral long shaped gem.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Intini Jewels Salmon Coral Tear Jade 18 Karat Gold Chic Drop Earrings
Intini Jewels Salmon Coral Tear Jade 18 Karat Gold Chic Drop Earrings

Intini Jewels Salmon Coral Tear Jade 18 Karat Gold Chic Drop Earrings

By Intini Jewels

Located in Milano, IT

Magnificent cammeo salmon coral and natural jade earrings surrounded by delicate 18 karat yellow gold details.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Salmon Natural Coral Carved Long Drop 18 Karat Gold Dangle Deco Intini Earrings
Salmon Natural Coral Carved Long Drop 18 Karat Gold Dangle Deco Intini Earrings

Salmon Natural Coral Carved Long Drop 18 Karat Gold Dangle Deco Intini Earrings

By Intini Jewels

Located in Milano, IT

Exotic earrings design. The 18 karat yellow gold enhances the piece with a round circle that is connected to a delicate chain holding a beautifully carved and light salmon natural co...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Natural Salmon Coral Carved Rose Flower Stud Crafted Girl Earrings
18 Karat Gold Natural Salmon Coral Carved Rose Flower Stud Crafted Girl Earrings

18 Karat Gold Natural Salmon Coral Carved Rose Flower Stud Crafted Girl Earrings

By Intini Jewels

Located in Milano, IT

• 18 karat Yellow Gold 0.6 g (750 stamp) • Salmon Coral carvings Size aprox: 1.8 x 1.2 cm, total 11 carats, (Corallum Elatius, Japan) • Total Weight 2.9 g, each earring 1.45 g The...

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2010s Italian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Salmon Natural Coral Spiral Carved Long Drop 18 Karat Gold Dangle Sea Earrings
Salmon Natural Coral Spiral Carved Long Drop 18 Karat Gold Dangle Sea Earrings

Salmon Natural Coral Spiral Carved Long Drop 18 Karat Gold Dangle Sea Earrings

By Intini Jewels

Located in Milano, IT

Exotic 23 carat coral earrings. The 18 karat yellow gold enhances the piece with a round circle that is connected to a delicate chain holding a beautifully carved and light salmon na...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Salmon Natural Coral Spiral Carved Long Drop 18 Karat Gold Dangle Sea Earrings
Salmon Natural Coral Spiral Carved Long Drop 18 Karat Gold Dangle Sea Earrings

Salmon Natural Coral Spiral Carved Long Drop 18 Karat Gold Dangle Sea Earrings

By Intini Jewels

Located in Milano, IT

Exotic 23 carat coral earrings. The 18 karat yellow gold enhances the piece with a round circle that is connected to a delicate chain holding a beautifully carved and light salmon na...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Intini Jewels Salmon Coral Tear Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Chic Drop Earrings
Intini Jewels Salmon Coral Tear Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Chic Drop Earrings

Intini Jewels Salmon Coral Tear Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Chic Drop Earrings

By Intini Jewels

Located in Milano, IT

Magnificent salmon coral and emerald earrings surrounded by delicate 18 karat yellow gold details.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Natural Pink Coral 18 Karat Gold Carved Drop Cocktail Modern Chic Earrings
Natural Pink Coral 18 Karat Gold Carved Drop Cocktail Modern Chic Earrings

Natural Pink Coral 18 Karat Gold Carved Drop Cocktail Modern Chic Earrings

By Intini Jewels

Located in Milano, IT

Precious salmon natural coral earrings with a 18 karat yellow gold Leverback closure.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Coral Earrings 18k Yellow Gold Salmon Bow Long 2" Drops Fine Jewelry
Vintage Coral Earrings 18k Yellow Gold Salmon Bow Long 2" Drops Fine Jewelry

Vintage Coral Earrings 18k Yellow Gold Salmon Bow Long 2" Drops Fine Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed pair of vintage coral drop earrings crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1950s to 1960s). Coral measures 7mm x 5mm (upper) and 25mm x 7mm (lower drops). The coral is i...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian 1960 Mid Century Clips Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Salmon Coral
Italian 1960 Mid Century Clips Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Salmon Coral

Italian 1960 Mid Century Clips Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Salmon Coral

Located in Miami, FL

Italian mid-century earrings with salmon corals. Beautiful pair of modernist earrings, created in Italy during the mid century period back in the 1960.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Vintage Coral Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Shrimp Style Earrings
1970s Vintage Coral Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Shrimp Style Earrings

1970s Vintage Coral Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Shrimp Style Earrings

Located in Miami, FL

Feel spacial with these chic diamond natural salmon red coral earrings. These stylish vintage Diamond shrimp coral earrings are crafted in solid 18K yellow gold.

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Vintage 1960s European Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond

ITALIAN 1970 Modernist Clips Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds & Coral
ITALIAN 1970 Modernist Clips Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds & Coral

ITALIAN 1970 Modernist Clips Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds & Coral

Located in Miami, FL

Italian modernist earrings with salmon corals. This beautiful pair of modernist clips-on earrings, were created in Italy back in the 1970.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Chic  1980s Salmon-Pink Coral Gold Earrings
Chic  1980s Salmon-Pink Coral Gold Earrings

Chic 1980s Salmon-Pink Coral Gold Earrings

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Estate 1980s salmon-pink coral and gold earrings. Matching demi-hoop designs centering upon a course of five marquise-shaped salmon pink corals set on a horizontal plane with open wo...

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Vintage 1980s Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Salmon Coral Diamond Earrings
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Salmon Coral Diamond Earrings

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Salmon Coral Diamond Earrings

Located in New York, NY

A refined pair of vintage earrings crafted in 14k yellow gold, featuring richly colored oval salmon coral cabochons with beautiful natural striations and a warm, glowing luster.

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20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Sardinia Salmon Orange Coral Earrings in 14K Solid Yellow Gold, Diamonds
Italian Sardinia Salmon Orange Coral Earrings in 14K Solid Yellow Gold, Diamonds

Italian Sardinia Salmon Orange Coral Earrings in 14K Solid Yellow Gold, Diamonds

By Renate Exclusive

Located in Naples, NY

If you like Italy, or at least sometimes holiday like an Italian woman has, these earrings will give you that feeling! These Italian Sardinia Undyed Salmon Orange Red Seed Coral (3mm...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Italian 1960s Salmon Coral Dangling Leaf Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
Pair of Italian 1960s Salmon Coral Dangling Leaf Earrings in 18 Karat Gold

Pair of Italian 1960s Salmon Coral Dangling Leaf Earrings in 18 Karat Gold

Located in Miami, FL

A pair of Italian mid-century salmon coral dangling leaf earrings in 18K yellow gold.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Capri” Salmon Coral & Fancy Color Sapphire Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver
Bochic “Capri” Salmon Coral & Fancy Color Sapphire Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver

Bochic “Capri” Salmon Coral & Fancy Color Sapphire Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Capri” Salmon Coral & Fancy Color Sapphire Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver Drop earrings The coral is presses salmon coral Fancy color Natural, Blue, Pink, Yellow and Red Sapp...

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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold Pla...

Bochic “Capri” Salmon Coral & Fancy Color Sapphire Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver
Bochic “Capri” Salmon Coral & Fancy Color Sapphire Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver

Bochic “Capri” Salmon Coral & Fancy Color Sapphire Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Capri” Salmon Coral & Fancy Color Sapphire Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver Drop earrings The coral is presses salmon coral Fancy color Natural, Blue, Pink, Yellow and Red Sapp...

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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold...

Vintage gold tone natural salmon red coral cluster clip on earrings
Vintage gold tone natural salmon red coral cluster clip on earrings

Vintage gold tone natural salmon red coral cluster clip on earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone natural coral branches • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 5...

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20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Antique Coral Russian Gold Earrings
Antique Coral Russian Gold Earrings

Antique Coral Russian Gold Earrings

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique Russian natural coral earrings salmon colour undied with a diameter of 9.15mm size each bead and earrings length 1.5cm hall marked 56 imperial Russian gold standard and Mosco...

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Vintage Fluted Coral Earrings Diamond 18k Yellow Gold 1.25" Drops Fine Jewelry
Vintage Fluted Coral Earrings Diamond 18k Yellow Gold 1.25" Drops Fine Jewelry

Vintage Fluted Coral Earrings Diamond 18k Yellow Gold 1.25" Drops Fine Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

The sweet earrings feature fully articulated drops for maximum effect, set with beautiful salmon hued fluted coral.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” White Pearl, Jade & Coral Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Bochic “Orient” White Pearl, Jade & Coral Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver

Bochic “Orient” White Pearl, Jade & Coral Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Orient” White Pearl, Jade & Coral Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural White South Sea Pearls Natural Green Carved Jade Natural Salmon Coral The earrings from the ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

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Salmon Coral Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of salmon coral earrings for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 9 vintage editions and 16 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of salmon coral earrings made by Art Deco jewelers — as well as those associated with Artisan — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Intini Jewels and Veschetti are consistently popular. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Coral versions from the 13 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A selection of mixed cut, brilliant cut and round cut can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of salmon coral earrings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Salmon Coral Earrings?

Prices for salmon coral earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $190 and can go as high as $6,455, while salmon coral earrings, on average, fetch $545.

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.