Antique & Vintage Gold Earrings
Antique gold earrings and vintage gold earrings in 9KT, 14KT, 18KT and higher: Victorian gold pendant drops and Etruscan revival earrings, gem-set studs, the textured gold hoops and clip-on earrings of the 1960s and 1970s, and signed designs by Bulgari. Gold earrings of this age have a colour and a hand finish that modern pieces cannot match. Fittings for pierced and unpierced ears are shown on each pair. See all antique earrings or our antique gold necklaces.
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Bulgari Passo Doppio 18KT Gold and Cultured Pearl Drop Earrings£5,950
18KT Gold Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Basket Weave Clip Earrings£4,985
Kutchinsky 18KT Gold and Diamond Earrings, 1.50 ct, Original Box£8,950
Bulgari Bulgari 18KT Gold and Onyx Trefoil Clip Earrings£4,250
Cartier 18KT Gold and Steel Cable Hoop Clip Earrings, 1980s£3,750
18KT Gold Textured Openwork Diamond Clip Earrings£5,950
14KT Gold Turquoise and Emerald Drop Earrings£895
18KT Gold Ruby, Diamond and Emerald Frog Clip Earrings£7,500
Theo Fennell 18KT Gold Green Tourmaline and Garnet Drop Earrings£2,895
Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Drop Earrings, 18KT Yellow Gold£1,485
18KT Gold Ruby Grape Cluster Clip Earrings, Approx. 1.50 ct£2,950
Chatila Onyx & Diamond Clip-On Earrings, 18KT Gold£5,950
18KT Gold Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Drop Earrings£16,950
18KT Gold Synthetic Spinel and Diamond Drop Earrings£1,450
Vintage Diamond Stud Earrings, 18KT Gold, 2.60 ct Round Cut£4,850
Victorian Carnelian Cameo Pendant and Earrings Suite in 18KT Gold£6,875
18KT Yellow Gold Natural Ruby & Diamond Clip-On & Studs Convertible Earrings£3,680
Vintage Diamond Day and Night Convertible Earrings, 14KT Gold, 1.80 ct£2,950
19th Century 21KT Gold Amethyst, Pearl & Diamond Earrings£17,813
14KT Gold Vintage Blue Topaz and Diamond Clip-On Earrings, 20 cts Topaz & 0.24£3,850
Asprey 18KT Gold Sapphire and Diamond Clip-On Earrings£3,950
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings, 3.00 ct, 9KT Gold£49,500
Tiffany & Co. 1977 Angela Cummings Petals Earrings in 18KT Gold & Pink Quartz£5,950
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Questions
Are gold earrings always stamped?
No. In Britain, gold items under 1 gram are exempt from hallmarking, so many small gold earrings carry no mark at all. Larger pairs usually carry a standard stamp such as 9KT, 18KT, 375 or 750, or a full hallmark. A jeweller can test an unmarked pair.
Are gold earrings good for sensitive ears?
Higher gold standards such as 18KT are usually well tolerated because they contain less of the other metals. Some white gold alloys contain nickel, which can cause reactions. Clip earrings avoid the issue entirely, since nothing passes through the ear.
Can you wear gold earrings in the shower?
Solid gold will not rust or tarnish from water, but soap and shampoo leave a film that dulls the surface, and stones can loosen over time. It is better to take earrings out to wash, especially pairs set with pearls or other soft stones.
How do you clean gold earrings?
Soak them briefly in warm water with a drop of mild washing-up liquid, brush gently with a soft toothbrush, rinse and dry with a soft cloth. Avoid this for pairs set with pearls, opals or turquoise; wipe those with a damp cloth.