Used Vintage Earrings
1980s Used Vintage Earrings
Mid-20th Century Retro Used Vintage Earrings
Late 20th Century Modern Used Vintage Earrings
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Used Vintage Earrings
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Modern Used Vintage Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s Used Vintage Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Used Vintage Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Used Vintage Earrings
20th Century American Art Deco Used Vintage Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Used Vintage Earrings
Topaz, Sterling Silver
1980s Used Vintage Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s Used Vintage Earrings
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Used Vintage Earrings
20th Century Modernist Used Vintage Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
1980s French Modern Used Vintage Earrings
1960s Italian Classical Roman Used Vintage Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Used Vintage Earrings
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Used Vintage Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Used Vintage Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s French Used Vintage Earrings
Gold Plate
1980s French Used Vintage Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary European Used Vintage Earrings
20th Century Used Vintage Earrings
Late 20th Century Used Vintage Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Spanish Art Nouveau Used Vintage Earrings
White Diamond, Kunzite, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Used Vintage Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s Used Vintage Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Used Vintage Earrings
Late 20th Century Used Vintage Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Japanese Artisan Used Vintage Earrings
Pearl, Brass
2010s Japanese Artisan Used Vintage Earrings
Brass
2010s Japanese Artisan Used Vintage Earrings
Pearl, Brass
2010s Japanese Artisan Used Vintage Earrings
Brass
2010s Japanese Artisan Used Vintage Earrings
Titanium, Brass, Stainless Steel
2010s Japanese Artisan Used Vintage Earrings
Brass
2010s Japanese Artisan Used Vintage Earrings
Crystal, Brass
2010s Japanese Artisan Used Vintage Earrings
Brass
2010s Japanese Artisan Used Vintage Earrings
Brass
2010s Japanese Artisan Used Vintage Earrings
Brass
2010s Japanese Artisan Used Vintage Earrings
Pearl, Brass
2010s Japanese Artisan Used Vintage Earrings
Brass, Stainless Steel
20th Century Used Vintage Earrings
20th Century Used Vintage Earrings
Gold Plate
2010s Japanese Artisan Used Vintage Earrings
Pearl, Brass, Stainless Steel
1980s Italian Used Vintage Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century European Art Nouveau Used Vintage Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century European Art Nouveau Used Vintage Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s Japanese Artisan Used Vintage Earrings
Brass, Titanium
2010s Japanese Artisan Used Vintage Earrings
Pearl, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Used Vintage Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Used Vintage Earrings
1990s Used Vintage Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Japanese Artisan Used Vintage Earrings
Brass
20th Century Italian Used Vintage Earrings
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century French Used Vintage Earrings
Pearl
20th Century Used Vintage Earrings
20th Century Used Vintage Earrings
1980s French Used Vintage Earrings
Silver Plate
20th Century European Used Vintage Earrings
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Used Vintage Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow 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 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 8, 2023Yes, you can use clip-on earrings on pierced ears. The different kinds of clasps featured on clip-ons will still secure them to your earlobes if you have a piercing. However, wearing clip-ons exclusively could cause your piercings to gradually close up over time. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of clip-on earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How to use a vintage wine opener depends on its design. Many vintage openers feature a two-prong design. The prongs slide down on either side of the cork. Then, you wiggle the opener back and forth while pulling upward to lift it out. On 1stDibs, find a range of vintage wine openers.
- How do I use vintage hair combs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To use vintage hair combs, turn the comb upside-down so that the teeth point upward. Sweep back the section of hair that you wish to pin using a comb. Then, hold your hair in place with one hand and guide the teeth of the comb into the section. On 1stDibs, find a selection of vintage hair combs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While a vintage copper kettle may look great for your décor, it may be harmful to use if it doesn’t have a protective lining. Most copper items these days have a thin lining of stainless steel to make them safe to use. You can shop a range of antique and vintage copper cookware on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022If your vintage Polaroid camera is still in working order, you can absolutely still use it. The one thing to check is whether the compatible film is readily available. If it is, then point and click away! You can find a selection of vintage polaroid cameras from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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.
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