1950s Pearl Diamond Earrings
Vintage 1950s Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Star Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Belgian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s American Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s British Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1950s British Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Clip-on Earrings
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Modernist Chandelier Earrings
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Clip-on Earrings
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s British Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French More Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Clip-on Earrings
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s English Romantic Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s North American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Retro Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Aesthetic Movement Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Retro Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl
Vintage 1950s Lever-Back Earrings
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023Yes, you can wear pearl earrings with diamond earrings if you wish. One way to tie the look together is to choose pearl and diamond earrings with matching settings. For example, you can pair platinum diamond and pearl earrings or yellow gold diamond and pearl earrings. Shop a large assortment of earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023Yes, you can wear diamond stud earrings with a pearl necklace. The elegant combination is fashionable for everything from a day at the office to Sunday brunch to a night on the town. To create a bold look, try pairing large diamond studs with a single strand of pearls or a dramatic multi-strand pearl necklace with smaller stud earrings. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of diamond stud earrings and pearl necklaces.
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