Paste Girandole Earrings
Antique 19th Century French Chandelier Earrings
Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Drop Earrings
Silver
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Silver
20th Century More Necklaces
People Also Browsed
Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, 15k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Belle Époque Bridal Rings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Post-War Clip-on Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Link Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British George III Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s English Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Brooches
Onyx, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Recent Sales
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Drop Earrings
10k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Chrysoberyl, Silver
Antique 1880s English Drop Earrings
18k Gold
English Chandelier Earrings
Vintage 1960s American Chandelier Earrings
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s American Chandelier Earrings
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Brooches
Topaz, Imperial Topaz
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Dangle Earrings
Base Metal
Early 20th Century Portuguese More Earrings
Silver
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.
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.