1 Karat Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Stud Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
2010s American Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings
Diamond, White 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Because gold is too delicate a metal for everyday wear, it is mixed with other alloys. The best mixtures of gold for earrings are 14K and 18K for everyday jewelry.
- Why are 14-karat earrings good?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023There are several reasons why 14-karat earrings are good. The color of 14-karat gold is vivid, so many people find it visually appealing. Also, with 41.7% of its content coming from alloys, 14-karat gold is hard and strong. As a result, earrings made from it are less likely to become scratched, bent or broken compared to pieces featuring alloys with less base metal, like 18- and 22-karat. The metal is also less prone to tarnishing than varieties that contain more base metals, like 9- and 10-carat. Shop a diverse assortment of 14-karat gold earrings on 1stDibs.
- Is a 1-carat earring too big?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024Whether a 1-carat earring is too big depends on your personal preferences. An individual earring with a 1-carat stone will usually cover a good portion of the earlobe without completely hiding it. As you shop for studs, keep in mind that there is a difference between total carat weight and carat weight. The carat weight refers to the weight of each earring, while the total carat weight is the combined weight of both earrings in a pair. A 1-carat earring set would actually typically include two 0.5-carat earrings, which are generally small enough to keep most of the earlobe visible. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of gemstone earrings.
- Is 1-carat too big for earrings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Whether 1-carat is too big for earrings is largely a matter of personal opinion and preference. Some people may prefer to wear larger 1-carat earrings for formal evening events and other special occasions. However, others will wear 1-carat earrings to help punctuate any outfit. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of gemstone earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The term 1-carat diamond earrings means a pair of earrings set with diamond gemstones that have a total weight of 200 milligrams. Depending on the design, each earring may hold one diamond or several smaller gems. You'll find a variety of diamond gemstone earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023The term 1 CTTW diamond earrings means a pair of diamond earrings with a total carat weight of 1 carat. Carats are the unit of measurement for gemstones and equals around 200 milligrams. Each earring in a set has an individual carat weight, and the two weights added together give you the total carat weight. So, a pair with a total carat weight of 1 would usually consist of two 0.5 carat earrings. Explore a large selection of diamond earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The average cost of a pair of 1-carat diamond earrings is around $2,500. However, that price can change depending on the quality of the diamonds and the brand.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The average cost of a pair of diamond stud earrings with a total carat weight of 1-carat is $2,495. Depending on the clarity, cut and color of the diamond, the price and other details may vary. On 1sDibs, shop for antique and vintage diamond earrings.
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