Authentic Vintage Earrings
1990s American Authentic Vintage Earrings
Silver
1990s American Authentic Vintage Earrings
Citrine, 14k Gold, Silver
1990s American Authentic Vintage Earrings
Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s American Authentic Vintage Earrings
14k Gold, Silver
1980s American Modernist Authentic Vintage Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s American Authentic Vintage Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Authentic Vintage Earrings
Gold Plate, Copper, Enamel
1990s American Authentic Vintage Earrings
Silver
1980s Authentic Vintage Earrings
20th Century American Contemporary Authentic Vintage Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1980s French Authentic Vintage Earrings
Gold Plate
1950s American Authentic Vintage Earrings
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Authentic Vintage Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s Italian Baroque Authentic Vintage Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Authentic Vintage Earrings
Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century Chinese Contemporary Authentic Vintage Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1990s Authentic Vintage Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chinese Contemporary Authentic Vintage Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
20th Century Chinese Contemporary Authentic Vintage Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
1990s French Authentic Vintage Earrings
1990s American Authentic Vintage Earrings
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Authentic Vintage Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s French Art Deco Authentic Vintage Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
1930s British Art Deco Authentic Vintage Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Italian Authentic Vintage Earrings
1990s American Authentic Vintage Earrings
Silver
1980s Authentic Vintage Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chinese Contemporary Authentic Vintage Earrings
Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
20th Century American Contemporary Authentic Vintage Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century Chinese Contemporary Authentic Vintage Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century Authentic Vintage Earrings
20th Century Authentic Vintage Earrings
Sterling Silver
1980s Authentic Vintage Earrings
1990s French Authentic Vintage Earrings
1980s Italian Authentic Vintage Earrings
Citrine, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Authentic Vintage Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Authentic Vintage Earrings
22k Gold, Silver
1970s French Retro Authentic Vintage Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Authentic Vintage Earrings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
1980s French Authentic Vintage Earrings
1990s American Authentic Vintage Earrings
Sterling Silver
1990s American Authentic Vintage Earrings
Silver
20th Century Chinese Contemporary Authentic Vintage Earrings
Diamond, Malachite, 14k Gold
20th Century French Belle Époque Authentic Vintage Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s American Authentic Vintage Earrings
Sterling Silver
1950s French Retro Authentic Vintage Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s French Retro Authentic Vintage Earrings
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Authentic Vintage Earrings
Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Authentic Vintage Earrings
Yellow Gold
1990s American Authentic Vintage Earrings
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1960s French Retro Authentic Vintage Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Authentic Vintage Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1990s American Authentic Vintage Earrings
Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s American Authentic Vintage Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1980s Authentic Vintage Earrings
20th Century French Belle Époque Authentic Vintage Earrings
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Unknown Art Deco Authentic Vintage Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1990s American Authentic Vintage Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s American Authentic Vintage Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
1990s American Authentic Vintage Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To authenticate a vintage Kelly handbag, look for a heat stamp under the front flap on the outside of the bag. On authentic pieces produced after 1954, the stamp will read “Hermès Paris Made in France” in gold or silver. Earlier versions may have a colorless stamp and slightly different wording, but regardless of age, the stamp should be straight, have evenly-spaced letters and be deeply set into the bag. On 1stDibs, find a range of authentic vintage Hermès Kelly handbags from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Determining authentic vintage Céline items will depend on what you are purchasing. In general, Céline is a luxury brand and the materials and stitching of any item will be high-quality. Check for genuine leather, straight stitching and fabrics that are not piled or scratchy. If unsure, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of any Céline item. Shop a wide range Céline clothes, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate a Chanel jacket, take a close look at the neck tag. You should see the style number, size in French sizing and a two digit number followed by the letter C for cruise, P for spring or A for autumn. This represents the year and collection. For example, 14C is the 2014 cruise collection. Once you know the style number and collection, use reputable online resources to ensure that Chanel actually produced that jacket for that season with that number. Shop a wide range of expertly vetted Chanel jackets on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To tell if a Pierre Balmain vintage bag is authentic, first check the hardware. Balmain often stamped the brand name onto zipper pulls and fasteners. The lettering should appear crisp and evenly spaced. Balmain's tags changed greatly over time. Compare the ones in your bag to images of authenticated pieces available online. Shop a range of expertly vetted Pierre Balmain bags on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few ways to tell if your vintage Pierre Balmain is real. Authentic Pierre Balmain bags are made with brand tags, authenticity labels and serial numbers. Always purchase Balmain jackets from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Shop a collection of authentic Pierre Balmain from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023To wear vintage clip-on earrings properly, first position them so that the decorative part is in front of your ear and the backing is behind it. Clip-ons feature a variety of backings, but regardless of type, the clips should generally be positioned so that the open part faces the ceiling and the hinge or closed part is near the earlobe. Once you have the earrings in place, secure the clasp. This may involve squeezing a clip or turning a screw or fastener. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage clip-on earrings.
- Are screw back earrings vintage?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Screw back earrings were most popular during the first half of the 20th century, before clip earrings increased in popularity. However, screw back earrings have never gone out of style. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique screw back earrings from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023How you use vintage clip-on earrings depends on what type of backing they have. Some simply feature a hinged clip that you open, slip over your ear and then press gently to close. Others may require you to turn a screw or shift a tension bar. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of vintage clip-on earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Most vintage earrings are clip-ons largely due to how beliefs about piercings have changed over the years. It was only during the 1980s and ’90s that many women began piercing their ears. Prior to that, many women didn't have piercings and could only wear clip-ons, so makers produced earrings to suit their customer base. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of vintage earrings.
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