Gold Earrings

Gold earrings are a good example of how much jewellery styles can change from one decade to another. A Victorian drop, a mid-century textured stud and a later hoop may all be gold, but they can look and feel completely different when worn. This collection brings together antique, vintage and preloved earrings in yellow, rose and white gold, from simple everyday pairs to designs set with pearls, diamonds and coloured gemstones.

With older earrings, I always think the fittings are worth looking at as closely as the front. Posts, hooks, screw backs, clip-ons and hinged hoops can all turn up, while carat marks and hallmarks can help identify the gold used. If you would like to understand the different gold terms a little better, the solid gold, gold filled, rolled gold and gold plated jewellery guide explains the differences.