Antique Jewelry Earrings
15th Century and Earlier Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Jewelry Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Jewelry Earrings
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Antique Jewelry Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Jewelry Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Jewelry Earrings
Citrine, Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
15th Century and Earlier American Artisan Antique Jewelry Earrings
Peridot, Kyanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Chinese Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Thai Modern Antique Jewelry Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1830s British George V Antique Jewelry Earrings
Cut Steel
Early 19th Century British George III Antique Jewelry Earrings
Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
1920s American Contemporary Antique Jewelry Earrings
Sterling Silver
1820s German Georgian Antique Jewelry Earrings
Gold, Berlin Iron
19th Century American Modern Antique Jewelry Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Jewelry Earrings
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Jewelry Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century North American Modern Antique Jewelry Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s British Early Victorian Antique Jewelry Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Jewelry Earrings
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Earrings
Amethyst, Pearl
19th Century Italian Antique Jewelry Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century European Antique Jewelry Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century European Antique Jewelry Earrings
Yellow Gold
1830s Georgian Antique Jewelry Earrings
Chrysoberyl, Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry Earrings
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Jewelry Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
19th Century High Victorian Antique Jewelry Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
16th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique Jewelry Earrings
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry Earrings
Base Metal
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Jewelry Earrings
Sterling Silver
1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry Earrings
14k Gold
Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Jewelry Earrings
Coral
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Jewelry Earrings
14k Gold
1880s American Victorian Antique Jewelry Earrings
Sterling Silver
1920s Art Deco Antique Jewelry Earrings
18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Earrings
Diamond, Gold
1920s Art Deco Antique Jewelry Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Jewelry Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Earrings
Gold, Enamel
1920s French Art Deco Antique Jewelry Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1880s Croatian Victorian Antique Jewelry Earrings
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Edwardian Antique Jewelry Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1820s British George III Antique Jewelry Earrings
Other, Sterling Silver
1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Jewelry Earrings
Agate, 14k Gold
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Jewelry Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s French Art Deco Antique Jewelry Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Jewelry Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 19th Century Indian Antique Jewelry Earrings
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Jewelry Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, Silver
1920s American Art Deco Antique Jewelry Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1840s European Antique Jewelry Earrings
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
1850s Italian Antique Jewelry Earrings
Tourmaline, Gold
Early 1900s Antique Jewelry Earrings
1920s Unknown Antique Jewelry Earrings
14k Gold
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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.
- What is antique paste jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Paste jewelry is made out of a special type of flint glass that emulates several gemstones. Paste is a hand-cut glass that is polished with metal powder until it gleams like a gem. Paste jewelry was popular as a cheaper alternative to diamonds during the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian eras, as well as the Art Deco period. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage paste jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024To tell if jewelry is antique, look for its hallmarks. You will usually find them in inconspicuous areas, such as on clasps, the backs of pendants or the insides of bracelets and rings. Once you have located the hallmarks, use trusted online resources to identify the maker and find out when they were active. Pieces produced more than 100 years ago are antique. If you need assistance dating a particular piece, enlist the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Find a large collection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023Jewelry is considered antique once it is 100 years old. Pieces that are 20 to 99 years old are vintage. Contemporary is the term used to describe jewelry that is less than 20 years old. Explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023To tell if antique jewelry is real, first look for hallmarks that may signify the maker. You can then use trusted online resources to find out what to look for to verify authenticity. If the jewelry doesn't have hallmarks, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or licensed dealer. An expert can evaluate your jewelry, tell you whether it is a genuine antique and provide information about its materials and approximate value. Explore a large selection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if jewelry is antique gold, take it to a licensed appraiser experienced in evaluating jewelry. It is difficult to identify jewelry materials using only the naked eye and online resources. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly vetted gold jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In antique jewelry, the term “paste” means glass finished in a way that allows it to resemble natural gemstones. To produce paste, artisans polish it for long periods of time with metal powder. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique paste jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To know if your antique jewelry is valuable, you can consult trusted online resources to see what similar pieces have sold for in the past. It is important to note that the condition of your specific piece will have a major effect on how much it is worth. Jewelry of a certain historical period will be worth more to collectors than accessories from other less noteworthy eras, and whether or not a given accessory is set with a precious gemstone may affect its value as well. You may wish to have the jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser who can examine the piece and give you a price estimate. Master jewelry designers and luxury houses of the 19th and 20th centuries include Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, BVLGARI and others. Shop a collection of jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, some antique jewelry does go up in value. It is important to note that demand as well as the condition of your specific piece will have a major effect on how much it is worth. A certain historical period’s jewelry may be worth more to collectors than accessories from other less noteworthy eras, and whether or not a given accessory is set with precious gems may affect its value as well. You may wish to have the jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser who can examine the piece and estimate its value. Master jewelry designers and luxury houses of the 19th and 20th centuries include Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, BVLGARI and others. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023To tell if jewelry is vintage or antique, first look for any hallmarks that signify its maker. You can use trusted online resources to research when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours to roughly estimate its age. Jewelry is vintage if it's between 20 and 99 years old, and antique if it is 100 years old or more. If you're unable to locate a maker's hallmark, becoming familiar with the materials and other characteristics used during different eras of jewelry can help you date your piece. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of vintage and antique jewelry.
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