Antique Snake Earrings
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop Earrings
Gold, 9k Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Victorian Stud Earrings
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Edwardian Stud Earrings
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Hoop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
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Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Gold
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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Hoop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century European Classical Roman Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
American Lever-Back Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clip-on Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Victorian Stud Earrings
Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Edwardian Stud Earrings
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
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Moonstone, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
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18k 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024Yes, some antique earrings are worth something. Fine jewelry often has inherent value due to the precious metals and gemstones that it contains. What's more, collectors may seek both fine and costume antique earrings due to their style, type, age, maker and other factors. Because the condition also impacts the potential value of antique jewelry, experts recommend having a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your earrings if you're curious about how much they may be worth. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of antique earrings.
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