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18 K Rose Gold Hook Drop South Sea Pearl Earrings
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Pure simplicity these lovely 18 K rose Gold drop South Sea Pearls earrings. The pearls measure 12.7
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 K White Gold Hook Drop South Sea Pearl Earrings
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Pure simplicity these lovely 18 K whitel gold drop South Sea Pearls earrings. The pearls measure 13
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pair of 18 K white Gold drop earrings Lemon Quartz Briolette Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
These Spectacular drop earrings are set with 2 stunning Briolette cut Lemon Quartz weighing 27.27
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Drop Down Link Diamond Earrings 0.46 carats in 18 K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite drop-down earrings boast a breathtaking arrangement of white round diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dubini Imperial Roman Ancient Bronze Patina Coin 18 K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
These Dubini coin earrings from the 'Empires' collection feature authentic Roman Imperial bronze
Category

2010s Italian Classical Roman Drop Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Bronze, 18k Gold

Diamond and Pearl Earrings in 18 K Yellow Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Diamond And Pearl Earrings Handcrafted in 18 K Yellow Gold. The details are as follows : Diamond
Category

2010s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

18 K White Gold Onyx Citrine Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A pair of extravagant 18 K white Gold dangle earrings featuring 2 black donut shaped Onyx, 2 small
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pink Tourmaline Earrings Adularie Cabochon 18 k solid Rose Gold
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Carver Adularia with pineapple shape and drops, very rare stone especially in this bright vibrant color cabochon pink Tourmaline cts 1,82, 18kt rose gold gr. 7,40. Total length 4cm...
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

“Orient” Pink Coral & Green Jade Earrings Set in 18 K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
(Treated) Pink Pressed Coral Set in 18 K Gold Plated over Silver 950 925 Marking The earrings from the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Mattioli Navettes Earrings in 18 K Rose Gold and Mother of Pearl
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
Mattioli Navettes earrings in 18 k rose gold and mother of pearl Lengh 4,5 cm 1,77 inches READY
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Mattioli Navettes Earrings in 18 K Rose Gold and Mother of Pearl
By Mattioli
Located in Bilbao, ES
Mattioli Navettes earrings in 18 k rose gold and mother of pearl Lengh 4,5 cm 1,77 inches
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Hakimoto 18 K Sapphire Natural Color Pink 16-13 mm Baroque Pearl Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto 18 K Sapphire Natural Color Pink 16-13 mm Baroque Pearl Earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bochic Vintage Afghan Blue Lapis & Diamond Earrings Set In 18 K Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Vintage Afghan Blue Lapis & Diamond Earrings Set In 18 K Rose Gold Champagne and White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby & White Topaz Earrings Set In 18 K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby & White Topaz Earrings Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Natural Red Rubies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Topaz, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Diamond and Jade Drop Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Diamond And Jade earrings are beautifully hand crafted in 18 K white gold. The details are as
Category

2010s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, White Gold

Bochic “Orient” Blue Sapphire & Vintage Jade Earrings Set In 18 K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Blue Sapphire & Vintage Jade Earrings Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Natural Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Jade, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

18 Karat White & Yellow Gold Pear Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: SI2 GIA: 6217455696 Diamond: 1 pear cut = 5.01ct Color: K Clarity: SI1 GIA: 6214501866 Diamond: 4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Magnificent Diamond Fine Jewellery White Gold 18 Karat Drop Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings White Gold 18 K Diamond 84-Round 57-2,44-3/5A Diamond 10-Round 57-1,21-4/6A Weight 9,4
Category

2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Impressive Blue Topaz Diamond 18 Karat Cordierite Gold Drop Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings Gold 18 K Diamond 32-Round-57-0,38-3/5A Cordierite 12-Round-2,9 2/1A Cordierite 12
Category

2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold

Impressive Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Emerald Gold Drop Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings Gold 18 K Diamond 34-Round 57-1,73-4/6A Diamond 42-Round 57-0,8-4/5A Diamond 2-Round 57
Category

2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

Impressive Black Brown Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Drop Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
. Earrings Gold 18 K Black/ Cognac Diamond 264-Round 57-3,25-7/6A Weight 10,30 gram With a heritage of
Category

2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold

MAVIADA's 3-4mm Stone Baroque Violet Pearl Earrings, Citrine, 18 K Yellow Gold
By MAVIADA
Located in GB
pearls in 18k yellow gold drop earrings. They come in fantastic stylish multiple coloured gemstones
Category

2010s Turkish Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Onyx, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold

MAVIADA's 3-4mm Stone Baroque Violet Pearl Earrings, Peridot, 18 K Yellow Gold
By MAVIADA
Located in GB
pearls in 18k yellow gold drop earrings. They come in fantastic stylish multiple coloured gemstones
Category

2010s Turkish Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Onyx, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold

Fancy 20 Carat Purple Amethyst White Diamond Pink Sapphire 18 K Gold Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings 18K Diamond2-Round 57-0,14-4/6A Diamond8-Round 57-0,23-4/6A Diamond 34-Round 57-0,27-4/6A
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Fancy 20 Carat Purple Amethyst White Diamond Pink Sapphire 18 K Gold Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings 18K Diamond2-Round 57-0,14-4/6A Diamond8-Round 57-0,23-4/6A Diamond 34-Round 57-0,27-4/6A
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Carved Green Tourmaline Opal Drop Cabochon Ruby 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Carved green tourmaline, opal faced drops, cabochon ruby 18 k Gold gr.9,20 Earrings All Giulia
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Bochic “Orient’ Ruby & Rose Cut Sapphires, Pearls Earrings Set In 18 K Gold & Si
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient’ Ruby & Rose Cut Sapphires, Pearls Earrings Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Res Ruby’s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Modern minimalist 4mm 5 Stone Baroque Pearl Earrings London Blue Top 18 K Gold
By MAVIADA
Located in GB
violet coloured baroque pearls in 18k yellow gold drop earrings. They come in fantastic stylish multiple
Category

2010s Turkish Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Citrine, Onyx, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

5- 4mm Stone Baroque Peach Violet Pearl Earrings Black Onyx 18 K Yellow Gold
By MAVIADA
Located in GB
violet coloured baroque pearls in 18k yellow gold drop earrings. They come in fantastic stylish multiple
Category

2010s Turkish Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Citrine, Onyx, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

3-4mm Stone Baroque Violet Pearl Earrings, London Blue Topaz, 18 K Yellow Gold
By MAVIADA
Located in GB
baroque pearls in 18k yellow gold drop earrings. They come in fantastic stylish multiple coloured
Category

2010s Turkish Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Onyx, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold

5- 4mm Stone Baroque Peach/Violet Pearl Earrings, Swiss Blue Topaz, 18 K Gold
By MAVIADA
Located in GB
violet coloured baroque pearls in 18k yellow gold drop earrings. They come in fantastic stylish multiple
Category

2010s Turkish Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Citrine, Onyx, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

MAVIADA's 3-3mm Stone Baroque Pink Pearl Earrings, Blue Topaz, 18 K Yellow Gold
By MAVIADA
Located in GB
pearl 18k yellow gold earrings, come in multiple fabulous colours. Each baroque pearl is unique and the
Category

2010s Turkish Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Long Drop 18 Karat Gold Green Sapphire Antique Cinese Enamel Drops Earrings
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Long Drop Serafinite 18 k Gold gr. 21,60 Green Sapphire Antique Cinese Enamel Button. All Giulia
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Green Sapphire, 18k Gold

Feminine Pink Tourmaline Pink Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat Gold Drop Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
18 K White Gold Earrings Diamond 16-Round 57-0,25-3/5A Diamond 8-Round 57-0,07-3/5A Diamond 2
Category

2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

Opal, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold

Drop Earring White Diamonds Baroque South Sea Pearl White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
, immediately attracting attention. Framed by a splendid case of 18-carat white gold, this pearl is set off by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

5- 3 mm Stone Baroque Pink Pearl Earrings, Swiss Blue Topaz, 18 K Yellow Gold
By MAVIADA
Located in GB
baroque pearl 18k yellow gold earrings, come in multiple fabulous colours. Each baroque pearl is unique
Category

2010s Turkish Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Chrysophrase, 18k Gold

Bochic Mosaic Flower Drop Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Carat 292 Diamonds F color and VS clarity 2.47Carat 18 K white gold 24 Grams Enamel work Signed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

14 K Gold Rose Flower Earrings Studs with Amethysts and Sapphires
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
. Earrings Size: 18 x 8 mm. Main stones: Natural amethysts - 2 pieces (2 pieces x 1.20 ct) Total weight
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

14 K Gold Rose Flower Earrings Studs with Amethysts and Sapphires
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
. Earrings Size: 18 x 8 mm. Main stones: Natural amethysts - 2 pieces (2 pieces x 1.20 ct) Total weight
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

14 K Gold Rose Flower Earrings Studs with Amethysts and Sapphires
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
. Earrings Size: 18 x 8 mm. Main stones: Natural amethysts - 2 pieces (2 pieces x 1.20 ct) Total weight
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Opal Tanzanite Gold Drop Pendant Hand Made Earrings
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
18 K All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been previously owned or worn. Each item will
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Opal, Tanzanite, Gold

Ballerina Style Natural Emeralds and Diamonds Drop Earrings
By Be Jolie
Located in New York, NY
Total Weight E-G VS 18 K white gold Earring Posts- 34 Diamonds, round brilliant cut 0.17 Carat total
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ballerina Style Natural Emeralds and Diamonds Drop Earrings
Ballerina Style Natural Emeralds and Diamonds Drop Earrings
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Ballerina Style Natural Emeralds and Diamonds Drop Earrings
By Be Jolie
Located in New York, NY
Total Weight E-G VS 18 K white gold Earring Posts- 34 Diamonds, round brilliant cut 0.17 Carat total
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ballerina Style Natural Emeralds and Diamonds Drop Earrings
Ballerina Style Natural Emeralds and Diamonds Drop Earrings
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H 0.18 in Dm 0.5 in L 0.5 in
6.19 Carat Cushion Rubies with Diamonds Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The earrings are finely crafted in 18 k yellow gold with the center stone ruby weighing
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique 1.26 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
grading report card. Condition These stunning drop earrings are excellent quality, set with impressive
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Diamonds and Rutilated Quartz Drop Earrings by Julia Shlovsky.
Located in Seattle, WA
White diamonds (1.85ct) and rutilated quartz drop earrings made in 18 k white gold .Leverback and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold

White Diamonds and Rutilated Quartz Drop Earrings by Julia Shlovsky.
White Diamonds and Rutilated Quartz Drop Earrings by Julia Shlovsky.
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H 1.5 in W 1.3 in D 0.3 in L 1.5 in
Vintage 1950s 2.76 Carat Diamond and White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18 karat gold. These impressive antique drop earrings are
Category

20th Century Portuguese Georgian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage 1950s 2.76 Carat Diamond and White Gold Drop Earrings
Vintage 1950s 2.76 Carat Diamond and White Gold Drop Earrings
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H 0.25 in W 0.74 in L 1.5 in
Lilly Opal 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Nina Wynn
Located in Denver, CO
drop of water—an essential element for life—and bring a little edge to any of our hoop styles. Nina
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Fashion Purple Amethyst White Diamond White Gold 18k Drop Lever Back Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings White Gold 18 K (Matching Necklace and Ring Available) Diamond 8-Round 57-0,1-4/5A Diamond
Category

2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1/2 Carat Diamond Spiral Drop and Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 10k yellow gold, these earrings have a striking design. 3 separate ribbons of yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

24 Carats Natural Blue Sapphire and 4 Carats Diamond Drop 18K Gold Earrings
By Iris Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Blue Sapphire and Diamond Drop Earrings with Cabs, a stunning pair of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold

Opal Doublet Diamond 18 Karat Convertible Hoop Earrings
By Nina Wynn
Located in Denver, CO
. Add a touch of color with doublet opal diamond pave charms. These earrings are convertible so you can
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Orbit White Opal 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Nina Wynn
Located in Denver, CO
well with other styles. Nina Nguyen Design's patent-pending earrings have an element on the back of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Modern Precious Pearl Diamond Fabulous Yellow Gold 18 Karat Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings Yellow Gold 18 K (Matching Necklace Available) Diamond 4-RND-0,18-G/VS2A Diamond 12-RND
Category

2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Lilly Opal & Mia Small Moonstone 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Nina Wynn
Located in Denver, CO
Nguyen Design's patent-pending earrings have an element on the back of the stud or charm to allow these
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Bangle Earring Suite AENEA Jewellery
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, AT
Beautiful Emerald Suite of Bangle & Earrings handcrafted in 18 K Yellow Gold and Rhodium Plated
Category

2010s Austrian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Eye-catching 18 Karat Pink Gold Earrings Pink Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Gorgeous 18 K pink Gold earrings featuring 415 pave set pink Sapphires with a weight of 7.80 ct and
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Melinda Lace Pave Hoops Adorn Opal 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Nina Wynn
Located in Denver, CO
. Nina Nguyen Design's patent-pending earrings have an element on the back of the stud or charm to allow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Silver

Lilly White Opal & Mia Small Ruby 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Nina Wynn
Located in Denver, CO
Nguyen Design's patent-pending earrings have an element on the back of the stud or charm to allow these
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Pair of Glorious 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A pair of 18 K yellow and white Gold openwork drop earrings reminiscent of the italian designer
Category

2010s Unknown Romantic Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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18 K Drop Earring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 18 k drop earring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 3092 antique edition and 8261 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect 18 k drop earring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 18 k drop earring over the years, but those made by Meghna Jewels, Harbor Diamonds and Intini Jewels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A 18 k drop earring can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 7352 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also pear cut and mixed cut versions for sale. Finding a 18 k drop earring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 2384 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 18 K Drop Earring?

Prices for a 18 k drop earring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $179 and can go as high as $1,835,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,709.

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.

Questions About 18 K Drop Earring
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    Yes, 18-karat gold can be good for earrings. Because it is an alloy, 18-karat gold is more durable and scratch-resistant than pure 24-karat gold. You can find 18-karat gold in rich warm yellow, cooler white with warm undertones and light pink rose. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of gold earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The difference between 14K and 18K white gold stud earrings comes down to the content of the precious metal alloy. Stud earrings made of 14-karat white gold are 58.3% gold and 41.7% base metal, while 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. As a result, 14-karat white gold tends to be stronger and more resistant to scratching, and 18-karat gold will have a more noticeable warm-glowing yellow tinge. On 1stDibs, shop a range of white gold stud earrings.