1950s Earrings
to
73
438
162
146
128
120
321
84
62
52
48
119
905
14,964
51,040
131
74
240
235
265
777
890
1,103
3,212
1,657
47
571
205
1
105
98
60
30
19
to
51
15
10
8
8
194
73
59
48
13
12
9
4
4
4
3
2
2
1
1
505
272
388
380
Period: 1950s
Coral, Diamonds, 12 Karat Rose Gold Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Retrò dangle earrings in 12 kt rose gold structure mounted with diamonds and, as pendant, a coral.
These earrings were totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and they are in p...
Category
Italian Retro Vintage 1950s Earrings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Rose Gold
1954 Dangle Earrings Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold / 2.13 gr
Located in SE
A pair of vintage dangle earrings decorated with bezel set Seed Pearls.
Swedish hallmarks, 18K, maker is GD & Co, Malmö. Year marks D9 / hand -made in 1954. Dangle parts are exact...
Category
Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage 1950s Earrings
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold
1956 USSR Soviet Baku Earrings solid 14K 583 Yellow Gold / 1.35 gr
Located in SE
A pair of Soviet dangles in solid 14K Yellow Gold decorated with cabochon cut Red Paste / Glass settings that very realistically imitate natural Red Rubies.
Soviet period standar...
Category
Azerbaijani Retro Vintage 1950s Earrings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Snake Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fashion snake earrings in 14 kt rose gold mounted with coral and diamonds for all the body; on the head, diamonds and two sapphires as eyes.
These earrings were totally handmade by I...
Category
Italian Retro Vintage 1950s Earrings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Manfred Kleinert Baroque Pearl Earrings 1950s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A divine pair of Vintage Manfred Kleinert Earrings. Featuring a large droplet baroque pearl framed by a glorious double row of glass crystals and suspended from a triangular top. The...
Category
Vintage 1950s Earrings
1957 Finish Earrings Smoky Quartz solid 14K Gold / 1.52gr
Located in SE
A pair of Vintage Finish 14K Earrings on secure hooks with bezel set natural old diamond cut Greyish Brown Quartz settings. Transparent stones with minimal inclusions. Each measures...
Category
Finnish Retro Vintage 1950s Earrings
Materials
Quartz, 14k Gold
Mid-Century signed Marianne Ostier Platinum, Cultured Pearl & Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Introduce a touch of mid-century modern luxury to your jewelry collection with this exquisite pair of Marianne Ostier Platinum, Cultured Pearl, and Diamond Earrings. Crafted in the U...
Category
American Vintage 1950s Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Coral, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with six corals and, between of them, diamonds.
These earrings were totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths an...
Category
Italian Retro Vintage 1950s Earrings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage Earrings Hearths & Bows natural Amethyst solid 18K Gold / 3.13gr
Located in SE
Vintage Earrings with Bows and Amethyst Hearts in solid 18K Gold,likely Swedish from 1950s -1960s. Stoppers hallmarked 18K,no date marks.
Natural Amethyst Hearts about 1 ch x 1 cm x ...
Category
Swedish Retro Vintage 1950s Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Vintage Retro Finish Earrings Spinel solid 14K Gold / 2.32gr
Located in SE
A pair of Finish Retro Vintage 14K Earrings on secure hooks with claw set diamond cut Blue Spinel stones.
Stones are likely lab made and closely imitate valuable Natural light blue S...
Category
Finnish Retro Vintage 1950s Earrings
Materials
Spinel, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Rare Art Smith American Modernist Copper and Brass Kinetic Earrings 1950s
By Art Smith
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare, American modernist copper and brass kinetic earrings created by Arthur Smith, circa 1950s. Screwback earrings create a soft chime when worn. The measure 2" in length by .75" ...
Category
American Modernist Vintage 1950s Earrings
Materials
Brass, Copper
Gold Plated Mid Blue Marquise and Round Rhinestone Drop Earrings circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful gold plated drop earrings, featuring mid blue marquise and round clear rhinestones. Measuring length 5.5 cm / 2.1 inches. There is some wear to the gold plating. They have ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Miriam Haskell Long Flower Pendant Earclips
Located in New York, NY
Impressive Miriam Haskell's signature Russian Gilt long pendant Victorian revival ear clips. Composed of hand sewn crystal rose montee flowerheads hanging off crystal rondelle and gold plated cut steel beads. The flower centers are of a large crystal rhinestone surrounded by a circle of pave. The small flower earring...
Category
American Victorian Vintage 1950s Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel
Marcel Boucher Gilt Pave Emerald Drop Necklace and Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Marcel Boucher Gilt Pave Emerald Drop Necklace and Earrings from the 1950's. Lovely retro style design has matching clip earrings wit...
Category
American Retro Vintage 1950s Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage Earrings 0.45ctw Diamond solid 14K Rose Gold / 5 gr
Located in SE
A pair of Huggies Earrings in solid 14K Rose Gold with lining in 14K White Gold holding eight brilliant cut Diamonds . Hallmarked 585.
2 x Ø 3.5 mm /ca. 0.17 ct each and 6 x Ø 1.5 m...
Category
European Retro Vintage 1950s Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Coral, Jade, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Dangle Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Simple retrò earrings in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with three leaves of diamonds in the upper part; in the middle, jade and,as pendant, a coral.
These earrings were totally ...
Category
Italian Retro Vintage 1950s Earrings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940's Clip-on Earrings Roses Flowers 935
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These beautifully modelled roses have been created in the 1950's out of sterling silver. The reverse of the clip is impressed with a 935 silver mark. Sterling silver is marked 925, s...
Category
Vintage 1950s Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid Century 2 carat diamond platinum drop earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These mid-century platinum drop earrings feature a stunning combination of four round brilliant cut diamonds and two baguette cut diamonds, totaling approximately 2 carats, G-H color...
Category
Modern Vintage 1950s Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Silver Tone Rhinestone Drop Clip On Earrings circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Fabulous silver tone clip on earrings, with sparkling baguette and round rhinestones. Measuring length 6 cm / 2.36 inches. The earrings are in very good condition, they look unworn.
...
Category
Vintage 1950s Earrings
Kramer Bakelite Bracelet and Earring Suite
Located in New York, NY
Kramer Bakelite Aurora Crystal Stone Suite with clamper bracelet and clip earrings. Pale blue plastic set with purplish Aurora crystal flashed stones. F...
Category
American Vintage 1950s Earrings
Coral, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fashion earrings in 18 kt yellow gold structure mounted with a coral in the upper part and, below, a gold leaf.
These earrings were totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and ...
Category
Italian Retro Vintage 1950s Earrings
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
HattieCarnegie 1955 Signed Glass Crystal HandWired MixedBead GiltMetal Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
These Hattie Carnegie multicolor glass, crystal and gilt-metal earrings notably include her script last-name signature without copyright symbol that is found on clips produced before...
Category
American Baroque Revival Vintage 1950s Earrings
Materials
Crystal, Coral, Gold, Brass, Copper, Gilt Metal
Hobé Vintage Gilded Pearl & Crystal Rhinestone Statement Earrings, Signed, 1950s
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in McKinney, TX
Gorgeous Hobé clip-on statement earrings, circa 1950s, featuring faux pearl and crystal rhinestone accents and vibrant gold-plating. These chic earrings make an excellent addition to your vintage jewelry collection.
ABOUT HOBÉ:
Hobé was founded by goldsmith Jacques Hobé in France in 1887. It was originally a fine jewelry line, with a costume jewelry division added in the 1920's by his son, William Hobé...
Category
American Modern Vintage 1950s Earrings
Vintage Schiaparelli Watermelon Heliotrope Earrings 1950s
By Schiaparelli
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Pair of Vintage Schiaparelli Watermelon Earrings. Featuring a large round watermelon or heliotrope crystal in a crown edge prong setting. Each rhinestone is a veritable rainbow of ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Earrings
Coral, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Retrò earrings in 18 kt yellow gold structure mounted with coral.
These earrings were totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and they are in perfect conditions.
Coral 1.60 gr
...
Category
Italian Retro Vintage 1950s Earrings
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Emerald Crystal Plume Earrings 1950s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An eternally stylish pair of Vintage Emerald Crystal Plume Earrings. Large emerald glass teardrop crystals galleried with chatons and topped with a plu...
Category
Vintage 1950s Earrings
Mid Century 15.50 carat aquamarine diamond platinum earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These exquisite mid-century earrings showcase two emerald-cut aquamarines totaling approximately 15.50 carats, accented by 12 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.55...
Category
Modern Vintage 1950s Earrings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1950 Demi Parure Diamond Platinum Flowers Earrings Earclips Dress Clip
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The dress clip consists of two flowers and stylised leaves set with fifty-five baguette cut diamonds, one triangular diamond, and sixty round diamonds set in platinum. Each clip has ...
Category
Unknown Vintage 1950s Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Miriam Haskell Faceted Faux Emerald Long Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell signature Russian Gilt filigree, and faceted faux emerald long earrings. Adjustable clip back fittings.
Excellent Condition
Len...
Category
American Vintage 1950s Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
Gold Opal dangle Earrings Pireced ears Victorian revival jewelry
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Vintage Victorian revival 14kt solid yellow gold dangle earrings with prong set opals .There are A large fiery small opals is surrounded by 7 small opals .Earrings are for pireced e...
Category
Unknown Victorian Vintage 1950s Earrings
Materials
Opal, Gold
Vintage Vendome Amethyst Aurora Borealis Drop Earrings 1950s
By Vendome
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A divine Pair of Vintage Vendome Crystal Earrings. A sublime find, featuring claw set fancy cut crystals in a myriad of shapes including emerald cuts and marquise. The stone colourin...
Category
Vintage 1950s Earrings
Vintage 1950's Blue Rhinestone Daisy Clip on earrings midcentury daisy earrings
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This beautiful pair of statement 1950's floral clip on earrings, with silver rhinestone centres framed by two layers of petals in blue and clear plastic, are the perfect statement pi...
Category
Vintage 1950s Earrings
Materials
Mixed Metal
Vintage Schiaparelli Vivid Easter Egg Earrings 1950s
By Schiaparelli
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A pair of Vintage Schiaparelli Easter Egg Earrings. Exquisite vibrant easter egg stones surrounded by a fan of fancy cut crystals create this rare jewel. A decadent and adorable fini...
Category
Vintage 1950s Earrings
WEISS Rhinestone Cluster Clip-On Earrings, 1950’s
By Weiss
Located in Atlanta, GA
Glamorous 1950’s Weiss crystal rhinestone cluster earrings. The American jeweler, Albert Weiss, began his career at Coro and opened his own firm in 1942. He imported crystal rhines...
Category
American Retro Vintage 1950s Earrings
Materials
Silver
Gold Ribbon Earrings With Baguette Crystal Spray By Alfred Philippe For Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Each earring measures 1.25" x .75"
- Gold plated
- Baguette crystals
- Clip on earring backs
- Designed by Alfred Philippe for Crown Trifari (signed on clips)
...
Category
American Modern Vintage 1950s Earrings
Aquamarine Blue Aurora Borealis Crystal Cluster Clip on Earrings in Silver
Located in Milford, DE
Glowing pair of vintage earrings, with clusters of aquamarine crystals with an aurora borealis tint. Set on silver-tone clips.
Vintage, like-new. Wonderfully preserved.
Category
Retro Vintage 1950s Earrings
Materials
Crystal
Raymond Yard Platinum, Diamond & Emerald Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This pair of Raymond Yard platinum and diamond clip on earrings are of bow and flower form with diamond ribbons and emerald flowers. They have 10 full cut round emeralds and 34 full cut diamonds and 2 marquis cut diamonds . Both marked "Yard "on backs in original Raymond C. Yard Inc...
Category
American Modernist Vintage 1950s Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified Sapphire Diamond Platinum Briolette Dangling Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The intricately crafted sapphire diamond earrings feature medium-light, cornflower blue sapphires, weighing approximately 12cts, surrounded by old European-cut marquise and round sha...
Category
Vintage 1950s Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Retro stud Earrings natural 10ctw Red Coral solid 18K Gold / 6.45 gr
Located in SE
Note: please contact me before buying this pair !
A pair of vintage studs in solid 18K Yellow Gold with well polished and highly reflective cabochons of Red Precious coral measu...
Category
European Retro Vintage 1950s Earrings
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold
Vintage Opaline Glass Sunburst Earrings 1950s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
The dreamiest pair of mid-century vintage Opaline Glass Sunburst Earrings. Featuring a swirl of opaline fancy cut glass stones. The epitome of chic for your Spring Summer one of a ki...
Category
Vintage 1950s Earrings
Topazs, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Fly Shape Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Particular fly shape earrings in 9kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a diamond on the head; the body is mounted with a topaz and the wings are studded with diamonds.
Thes...
Category
Italian Retro Vintage 1950s Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Sardinian Coral Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Marcianise, IT
Amazing earrings in 14 karat yellow gold and 800 thousandths silver, 1950s style, Italian manufacture, mounted with old cut diamonds and Sardinian coral
Diamonds weight 1.93 karat
C...
Category
Italian Retro Vintage 1950s Earrings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Los Castillo Sterling Silver Amethyst Mexican Modernist Necklace Earrings Set
By Los Castillo
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Hammered sterling silver necklace and earrings set with tumbled amethyst created by Los Castillo of Taxco, Mexico. Hinged ne...
Category
Mexican Modernist Vintage 1950s Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
French Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18K White Gold ~6.23ctw
Located in Fairfield, CT
French Sapphire Earrings in 18K White Gold
These exquisite drop earrings, crafted from polished 18k white gold, are a celebration of timeless elegance and masterful design. At their...
Category
Art Deco Vintage 1950s Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Maison Gripoix for Chanel Emerald and Ruby Drop Earclips
Located in New York, NY
Attractive vintage Gripoix for Chanel Medieval Emerald and Ruby Drop Earclips from the 1950's. 4 quadrants of hand poured emerald glass are highlighted with crystal pastes with 3 fa...
Category
French Medieval Vintage 1950s Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel
Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with rubies; in the middle, leaves studded with diamonds and, as pendant, a pearl.
These earrings were totally handm...
Category
Italian Retro Vintage 1950s Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1.50cts Old Mine Diamond Platinum Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage diamond drops are timeless earrings. Crafted in platinum with 18K yellow gold lever-back posts, they feature four sparkling Old mine cut diamonds (approx. 1.50 carats total, ...
Category
American Retro Vintage 1950s Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Vintage Schiaparelli Crystal & Pearl Arc Climber Earrings 1950s
By Schiaparelli
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Pair of Vintage Schiaparelli Pearl Arc Earrings. As the Parisian House of Schiaparelli once again leads the haute couture pack with Daniel Roseber...
Category
Vintage 1950s Earrings
Crown Trifari 1950s Cluster Flower Bouquet Crystal Openwork Silver Clip Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Cluster Flower Bouquet Shining Crystals Openwork Clip Earrings Silver Tone
Very good condition. Very light scratches, barely noticeable.100% genuine.
A very bea...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1950s Earrings
Materials
Silver
1950's Natural Coral Button Clip on Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a gorgeous pair of Natural Coral Button Clip-On Earrings set in 18K Yellow Gold! This is a big, beautiful, and bold pair of 1950's clip-on earrings! The color of the coral in these earrings is outstanding! A beautiful and bright red-orange color complements the rich golden color of the interweaving gold encasing the natural coral. A gorgeous addition to anyone's jewelry wardrobe and the perfect pop of color for the summer!
The approximate total weight of the Natural Coral is 30 cttw.
— — —
We offer a complimentary nationwide warranty with Preferred Jewelers International. The Preferred Warranty program is included with your purchase, on eligible items, at no additional cost, covering mounting and diamonds up to .20ctw. It lets you know that whether you are local or moving, a college student, in the military, or buying a gift for someone in another city or state, you will find a Preferred Jeweler in your new community. A jeweler that fully guarantees the materials and workmanship of your jewelry, as long as it is registered, inspected, and serviced at a Preferred Jeweler every six months.
We know that when you see this ring in person you will fall even more in love with it! But just in case it isn't exactly what you're looking for, rest assured that we offer free returns. If you don't love your purchase for any reason, just contact us within 3 days of receiving your item and we will send you a pre-paid shipping label, no questions asked. Items must be returned in the same condition it was received.
We are the only jeweler in Central Kentucky with expertise in antique and period jewelry, custom design, and antique jewelry restoration...
Category
Retro Vintage 1950s Earrings
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearls Rubies Diamonds Rose Gold and Silver Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fabulous 14 kt rose gold and silver dangle earrings, embellished with natural pearls rubies and antique cut diamonds
Diamonds ct 0.1
Rubies ct 2.93
Pearl 1.97 g
Total weight g 8.3
...
Category
Italian Retro Vintage 1950s Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Rare Vintage 1950’s Cartier Gold Earclips and Brooch Set
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, DE
This gorgeous rare Cartier earclips and brooch set is made of 14 carats gold, numbered and signed.
Each Clip and the brooch is signed „Cartier“ and numbered „2975“ (Clips) and „980“ ...
Category
European Post-War Vintage 1950s Earrings
Materials
Gold
Vintage 1950's yellow enamel clip on hoops 1950's clip on hoop earrings yellow
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This wonderful pair of 1950's clip and screw hoop earrings, rendered in a wonderful shade of sunshine yellow enamel and accented by gold toned metal hardware, are the perfect finishi...
Category
Revival Vintage 1950s Earrings
Materials
Enamel
Corals, Green Stones, White Stones, Diamonds, 14 Kt White and Rose Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful dangle earrings in 14 karat white gold structure mounted with two coral and a white stone in the upper part; In the middle part, leaves in rose gold with diamonds and a gre...
Category
Italian Retro Vintage 1950s Earrings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Old Mine Diamond Sapphire Platinum Drop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These vintage drop earrings feature a delicate floral-inspired design with old mine-cut diamonds set in platinum. At the heart of each earring, a sparkling 0.75-carat center diamond ...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1950s Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Daisy Flower Poured Frosted Glass Dimensional Earrings By Crown Trifari, 1950s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- Each earring measures 1" in diameter
- Gold plated
- Poured frosted glass petals
- Clip on earring back...
Category
American Modern Vintage 1950s Earrings
Coral, Diamonds, Stones, Pearls, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Retrò earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with leaves studded with diamonds and multicolor stones with a central pearl. As pendant, a drop coral.
These earrings w...
Category
Italian Retro Vintage 1950s Earrings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage Earrings natural 4.5ct Sapphire 1.12ct Diamonds solid 18 Gold / 9gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine European dangles in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with oval cut natural Blue Sapphires 9 mm x 7 mm x 4.25 mm deep / ca 2.25ct each and total of 28 natural old Europ...
Category
European Retro Vintage 1950s Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Read More
These Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Earrings Are Just the Right Amount of Bold
Someone wanted to “modernize” the Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. masterworks, but Mahnaz Collection came to their rescue. Here, the dealer explains precisely why they’re such an extraordinary find.
5 Fresh Jewelry Trends That Will Bring You Joy This Spring
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The ‘Curated Ear’ Trend Turns High End
The mismatched, multiple-earring look may have started with fashion jewelry, but A-list fans have taken it to the next level.
5 Types of Earrings to Wear Right Now
From buttons to chandeliers, here are the top styles to get or give in 2020.
Next-Level Pearls That Go Well Beyond the Expected
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
7 Vibrant Jewels for a Breezy Late-Summer Wardrobe
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
Jewelry Designers Are Giving Hoop Earrings an Edgy Update
The classic circle has appeared in countless variations over the centuries.