Vintage Antique Earrings
Early 20th Century European Antique Antique Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1680s French Antique Antique Earrings
Gilt Metal
Early 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Antique Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Antique Antique Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Antique Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Antique Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Antique Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Antique Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century European Antique Antique Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1840s Unknown Antique Antique Earrings
Rose Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Antique Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1920s American Contemporary Antique Antique Earrings
Sterling Silver
19th Century Mexican Art Deco Antique Antique Earrings
Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Antique Earrings
1850s Victorian Antique Antique Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century European Antique Antique Earrings
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Antique Earrings
Diamond, Silver, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Antique Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Antique Antique Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
18th Century and Earlier Antique Antique Earrings
Early 20th Century Antique Antique Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Antique Antique Earrings
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Italian Victorian Antique Antique Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1920s Antique Antique Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Antique Earrings
Silver
1920s Asian Art Deco Antique Antique Earrings
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s American Native American Antique Antique Earrings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s British Retro Antique Antique Earrings
Amethyst, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century French Modern Antique Antique Earrings
19th Century Art Deco Antique Antique Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century American Modernist Antique Antique Earrings
1920s Antique Antique Earrings
Mid-19th Century French Modern Antique Antique Earrings
Mid-19th Century Unknown Modern Antique Antique Earrings
Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Antique Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Antique Earrings
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Antique Antique Earrings
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Antique Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Mid-19th Century Antique Antique Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
Mid-19th Century French Modern Antique Antique Earrings
19th Century Victorian Antique Antique Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
Late 19th Century American Etruscan Revival Antique Antique Earrings
Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Antique Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Antique Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Antique Earrings
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Antique Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold
Early 20th Century American Antique Antique Earrings
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Antique Antique Earrings
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Antique Antique Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Antique Antique Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
19th Century Retro Antique Antique Earrings
Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Antique Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 18th Century Belle Époque Antique Antique Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Chinese Arts and Crafts Antique Antique Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
17th Century Artist Antique Antique Earrings
Opal, South Sea Pearl, Blue Topaz, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s European Art Deco Antique Antique Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Indian Contemporary Antique Antique Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Antique Earrings
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Antique Earrings
Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
1770s Unknown Modern Antique Antique Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 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 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 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.
- Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
Antique is usually defined as being over 100 years old. Vintage is a bit more subjective, with some saying anything over 20 years old is vintage, while others state something must be over 50 years old to be considered vintage.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023To tell if jewelry is vintage or antique, first look for any hallmarks that signify its maker. You can use trusted online resources to research when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours to roughly estimate its age. Jewelry is vintage if it's between 20 and 99 years old, and antique if it is 100 years old or more. If you're unable to locate a maker's hallmark, becoming familiar with the materials and other characteristics used during different eras of jewelry can help you date your piece. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of vintage and antique jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019
The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between vintage and antique engagement rings is age. For an engagement ring to be considered an antique, it must be at least 100 years old. Vintage engagement rings are pieces made at least 20 years ago. Shop a collection of vintage and antique engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024The difference between vintage, antique and estate engagement rings comes down to age and history. Rings that are over 100 years old are antiques, while those produced 20 to 99 years ago are vintage. Estate engagement rings are any rings that have had a previous owner. They can include antique, vintage and even contemporary rings produced during the last 20 years. Shop a large selection of engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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