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Hand-carved 75.93 Carats Natural Blue Sapphire Peacock Loose Gemstones Carving
By VAIBHAV DHADDA JEWELLERY
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
75.93 carats natural blue sapphire hand-carved peacock loose gemstone carvings for dangling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Blue Sapphire

Hand Carved Multi Gemstone Flower Dangle Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stunning hand carved earrings are crafted in 18-karat gold. It is set in Amethyst, Sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Go...

Hand carved pair of black druzy agate moon faces by Idar Oberstein masters.
By Glitter and Gold Studio
Located in Seattle, WA
stars and immortalized in this beautifully carved gem set. This stunning pair of black druzy agate
Category

2010s German Loose Gemstones

Materials

Agate, Druzy

18 Karat Gold Hand Carved Agate Gemstone Butterfly Carving Diamond Stud Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
exquisite craftsmanship. Crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, they are meticulously hand-carved to depict
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural 13.54 Ct carved Boulder Opal butterfly wings mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
western Queensland, Australia in 2024. Sue processed the rough boulder opal herself and handed on to
Category

2010s Australian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Opal

Natural 20.08 Ct Carved Boulder Opal Butterfly Wings mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
western Queensland, Australia in 2024. Sue processed the rough boulder opal herself and handed on to
Category

2010s Australian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Opal

Carved Gemstone Flower Earring Jacket Set with Diamond and Gold Stamen Posts
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finely hand-carved flower earring jackets are made of green agate, black onyx, sodalite, mother of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Other, Agate, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Gold, 18k Go...

Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Lava Cameos
Located in Riverdale, NY
Pair of Hand Carved Neoclassical Lava Unmounted Cameos from the 19th Century, Italy. Almost
Category

Antique 1860s Italian Victorian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amber

Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Lava Cameos
Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Lava Cameos
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H 1.19 in W 0.99 in
Carved Toumaline Leaf and Diamond Drop Earrings
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
. The dynamic earrings feature a hand-carved tourmaline with an ethereal translucency that dangles from
Category

2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold

Carved Toumaline Leaf and Diamond Drop Earrings
Carved Toumaline Leaf and Diamond Drop Earrings
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H 1.97 in W 0.91 in
Carved Citrine Earrings
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Exhibiting an attention to detail and craft, Ri Noor's Carved Citrine Earrings showcase a stunning
Category

2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Carved Citrine Earrings
Carved Citrine Earrings
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H 2.21 in W 0.91 in
18 Karat Gold Hand-Carved Agate Butterfly Diamond Contemporary Stud Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold hand-carved agate butterfly diamond contemporary stud earrings. The process of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Blue Chalcedony Carved Pk Sapphire Leaves Cluster Earrings, Fleur XI Earrings
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
perennial favorite earrings don’t disappoint. This riot of happy gemstones mimics the beautiful colors
Category

2010s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Kyanite, Agate, Alexandrite, Chalcedony, Chrysophr...

Hand Painted Mother of Pearl White Gold Diamond Enamel Carved Amethyst Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Hand painted pear shape Mother of Pearls measuring 28x45 mm depicting a bunch of violets and its
Category

2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

14k gold carved flower earrings studs
Located in Istanbul, TR
mm. Gemstones: 2 blue lab sapphires, 2.5 mm size, yellow color 2 white hand carved mother of pearl
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold

14k gold carved flower earrings studs
14k gold carved flower earrings studs
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H 0.32 in W 0.32 in
14k gold carved flower earrings studs
Located in Istanbul, TR
mm. Gemstones: 2 yellow lab sapphires, 2.5 mm size, yellow color 2 white hand carved mother of
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold

14k gold carved flower earrings studs
14k gold carved flower earrings studs
No Reserve
H 0.32 in W 0.32 in
14k gold carved flower earrings studs
Located in Istanbul, TR
mm. Gemstones: 2 yellow lab sapphires, 2.5 mm size, yellow color 2 white hand carved mother of
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold

14k gold carved flower earrings studs
14k gold carved flower earrings studs
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H 0.32 in W 0.32 in
14k gold carved flower earrings studs
Located in Istanbul, TR
mm. Gemstones: 2 blue lab sapphires, 2.5 mm size, yellow color 2 white hand carved mother of pearl
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold

14k gold carved flower earrings studs
14k gold carved flower earrings studs
No Reserve
H 0.32 in W 0.32 in
14k gold carved flower earrings studs
Located in Istanbul, TR
mm. Gemstones: 2 purple amethyst, 2.5 mm size 2 white hand carved mother of pearl flowers - 8 mm
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

14k gold carved flower earrings studs
14k gold carved flower earrings studs
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H 0.32 in W 0.32 in
14k gold carved flower earrings studs
Located in Istanbul, TR
mm. Gemstones: 2 green lab emeralds, 2.5 mm size, color 2 white hand carved mother of pearl flowers
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold

14k gold carved flower earrings studs
14k gold carved flower earrings studs
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H 0.32 in W 0.32 in
14k gold carved flower earrings studs
Located in Istanbul, TR
. Gemstones: 2 red lab rubies, 2.5 mm size, yellow color 2 white hand carved mother of pearl flowers - 8 mm
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

14k gold carved flower earrings studs
14k gold carved flower earrings studs
No Reserve
H 0.32 in W 0.32 in
14k gold carved flower earrings studs
Located in Istanbul, TR
mm. Gemstones: 2 blue lab sapphires, 2.5 mm size, yellow color 2 white hand carved mother of pearl
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

14k gold carved flower earrings studs
14k gold carved flower earrings studs
No Reserve
H 0.32 in W 0.32 in
14k gold carved flower earrings studs
Located in Istanbul, TR
mm. Gemstones: 2 yellow lab sapphires, 2.5 mm size, yellow color 2 white hand carved mother of
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold

14k gold carved flower earrings studs
14k gold carved flower earrings studs
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H 0.32 in W 0.32 in
Alex Soldier Carved Onyx, Agate, Mother of Pearl, Topaz Convertible Earrings
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
light, kindness and beauty. These stunning earrings feature hand-carved black onyx, white agate, mother
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Agate, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Pearl, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Soldier Carved Onyx, Agate, Mother of Pearl, Topaz Convertible Earrings
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
light, kindness and beauty. These stunning earrings feature hand-carved black onyx, white agate, mother
Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Pearl, Agate, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Soldier Sapphire Onyx Carved Mother of Pearl Gold Convertible Earrings
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
light, kindness and beauty. These stunning earrings feature hand-carved Mother Of Pearl, yellow
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental P...

Alex Soldier Carved Mother of Pearl Turquoise Topaz Gold Convertible Earrings
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
stunning earrings feature hand-carved Mother Of Pearl, turquoise, blue topaz and unique mechanism which
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, ...

Alex Soldier Topaz, Quartz, Carved Mother of Pearl Blossom Convertible Earrings
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
light, kindness and beauty. These stunning earrings feature hand-carved Mother Of Pearl, white topaz
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, ...

Alex Soldier Carved Mother of Pearl Turquoise Topaz Gold Convertible Earrings
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
stunning earrings feature hand-carved Mother Of Pearl, turquoise, blue topaz and unique mechanism which
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Topaz, Turquoise, Oriental Pearl, Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl...

Alex Soldier Topaz, Quartz, Carved Mother of Pearl Blossom Convertible Earrings
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
light, kindness and beauty. These stunning earrings feature hand-carved Mother Of Pearl, white topaz
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Topaz, Oriental Pearl, Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, M...

Alex Soldier Sapphire Onyx Carved Mother of Pearl Gold Convertible Earrings
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
light, kindness and beauty. These stunning earrings feature hand-carved Mother Of Pearl, yellow
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Oriental Pearl, Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pea...

Antique 14ct Gold Edwardian Carved Sardonyx Cameo Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
. Beautiful, Handmade Drop/Dangle Style Earrings. Set with Natural Seed Pearls & a Floral, Carved Sardonyx
Category

Early 20th Century European Edwardian Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

14k gold carved pink quartz flower earrings studs. Transformers
Located in Istanbul, TR
face: 12 mm. Gemstones: 2 red color lab rubies, 2 mm size 2 pink hand carved pressed quartz flowers
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Ruby, 14k Gold

Flower 14k Gold Earrings with Garnet, Garnet and Carved Mother of Pearl Earrings
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
, 0.09 ct total Mother of pearl: Hand carved, white color. - 15 mm 💍This earrings will be made for
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold

Flower 14k Gold Earrings with Garnet, Garnet and Carved Mother of Pearl Earrings
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
, 0.09 ct total Mother of pearl: Hand carved, white color. - 15 mm 💍This earrings will be made for
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold

Carved Rose Quartz Flower Earrings with 14k Gold Mount
Located in Venice, CA
These 14k gold stud earrings feature beautiful hand carved rose quartz in the shape of a flower
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Kneebone Carved Citrine Orange Moonstone Diamond Cluster Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
expertly carved in Idar-Oberstein, Germany, the world's center for the finest gemstone cutting and carving
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Citrine, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold

15.82 Carat Carved Amethyst Topaz 18 Karat Gold Flower Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18-karat gold. These beautiful earrings are set with 15.82 carats hand carved amethyst
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold

Alex Jona Carved Jade Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Dangle Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold dangle earrings suspending
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Jade, Ruby, White Gold

Alex Jona Carved White Jade White Diamond White Gold Dangle Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18k white gold drop earrings suspending two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona Carved White Jade White Diamond White Gold Pendant Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18k white gold drop earrings suspending two
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Carved Carnelian Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Dangle Earrings Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Dangle Earrings. Carved Carnelian on top, carved Lapis Lazuli at
Category

20th Century Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Chinese Hand Painted MotherofPearl Gold Diamonds Blue Sapphires Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage pair of round shape hand painted Mother of Pearl discs depicting a chinese landscape,2
Category

1990s Thai Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Chinese Hand Painted Motherofpearl Gold Diamonds Blue Sapphires Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
your own jewellery design, our workshop can also cut, carve , polish and set all kinds of gemstones.
Category

1990s Chinese Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Meghna Jewels 25.5 carats Carved Jade Tanzanite 18 Karat Gold Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stunning hand carved Jade earrings are crafted in 18-karat gold. It is set in 27.5 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold

Alex Jona Onyx 18 Karat Rose Gold Carved Openwork Onyx Dangle Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold carved openwork onyx pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Alex Jona Carved Rubelite White Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Drop Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold dangling pendant earrings
Category

2010s Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Chinese Hand Painted Cow Bones Gold Diamonds Sapphires Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
, our workshop can also cut, carve , polish and set all kinds of gemstones.
Category

Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Gold Diamonds Sapphires Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
jewellery design, our workshop can also cut, carve , polish and set all kinds of gemstones.
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Hand Painted MotherofPearl 14k White Gold Diamonds Ruby Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage pair of oval shape hand painted Mother of Pearl measuring 28 mm x 40 mm, depicting a
Category

1990s Chinese Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Vintage Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Gold Diamond Turquoise Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
design, our workshop can also cut, carve , polish and set all kinds of gemstones.
Category

Early 2000s Chinese Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold Agate Butterfly Hand Carving Diamond Contemporary Dangle Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold agate butterfly hand carving diamond contemporary dangle earrings. The process of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Soldier Gold Baby Blossom Earrings with Topaz and Carved Mother of Pearl
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
light, kindness and beauty. These stunning Baby Blossom studs feature hand-carved Mother Of Pearl and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Topaz, Oriental Pearl, Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Yellow Go...

Alex Jona Carved White Jade White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18k white gold drop earrings suspending two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona Carved White Jade White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Drop Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold drop earrings set with 0.25
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona Carved Black Jade White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold drop shape carved black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Jade, White Diamond, Black Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona Carved White Jade White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Dangle Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, pair of dangle earrings suspending two carved
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Jade, White Diamond, White Gold

Alex Jona Carved White Jade Orange Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold earrings suspending two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Vintage Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Gold Diamond Blue Sapphire Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
also cut, carve , polish and set all kinds of gemstones.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Gold Diamond Blue Sapphire Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
also cut, carve , polish and set all kinds of gemstones.
Category

Early 2000s Chinese Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Gold Diamond Blue Sapphire Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
jewellery design, our workshop can also cut, carve , polish and set all kinds of gemstones.
Category

Early 2000s Chinese Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

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Hand Carved Gemstone Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of hand carved gemstone earrings. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. Find a collection of 27 vintage versions or 110 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of hand carved gemstone earrings made by contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with artisan — are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Ri Noor, Alex Jona and Tutti Frutti Jewellery produced popular versions that are worth a look. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 58 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for mixed cut hand carved gemstone earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and brilliant cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of hand carved gemstone earrings, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Hand Carved Gemstone Earrings?

Prices for hand carved gemstone earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $315 and can go as high as $125,000, while hand carved gemstone earrings, on average, fetch $1,768.

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.