Are Deco Earrings
2010s American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum, Sheffield Plate
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
Brown Diamond
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Drop Earrings
Coral, Silver
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Hematite, Sterling Silver
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Hoop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Drop Earrings
Base Metal
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco More Earrings
Silver Plate
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1970s European Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Stud Earrings
Gold
2010s Turkish Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold
2010s Turkish Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Sapphire, Gold
20th Century North American Art Deco Stud Earrings
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond
2010s Turkish Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Tsavorite, Gold
2010s Turkish Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Sapphire, Gold
2010s Turkish Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Gold
2010s Turkish Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Gold
2010s Turkish Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Sapphire, Gold
2010s Turkish Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold
2010s Turkish Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Tsavorite, Gold
2010s Turkish Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Gold
2010s Turkish Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl
Vintage 1970s Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings
Agate, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco More Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Turkish Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Sapphire, Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
- 1
- ...
Are Deco Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Are Deco Earrings?
A Close Look at art-deco Jewelry
Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.
The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.
However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)
While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.
Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.
A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.
Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
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 14, 2023The name of earrings that go through the ear is pierced earrings. They differ from clip-on earrings, which attach to the earlobe rather than going through a piercing. Pierced earrings come in a wide range of styles, including studs mounted on posts, dangles and drops that hang from wires and hoops that feature a variety of closures. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of pierced earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Clip-on earrings may hurt your ears due to the tension that the backings apply on the lobes. If your earrings have adjustable backs, try fastening them less tightly to reduce discomfort. You can also purchase cushions that stick onto the backings to help ease pressure. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of clip-on earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023No, clip-on earrings don't pierce your ears. Instead of slipping through a piercing, a clip-on earring attaches to the surface of your earlobe with a fastener. Depending on the design of the earrings, the fastener may be a hinged clip, a screw, a tension bar or even a magnet. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of clip-on earrings.
- What is a Deco ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Deco rings are rings made in the style of Art Deco. The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. Shop a collection of vintage and modern Art Deco rings from some of the world’s top jewelers 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 27, 2023Many types of earrings that hang from the ear can be elegant. Dangle earrings featuring pearls or gemstones are one option. Large hoops made of gold, platinum or other precious metals are another. For a bold statement, consider chandelier earrings, which feature tiered dangling designs. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dangle earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023The difference between a drop earring and a dangle earring is how it hangs. A drop earring extends down below the earlobe but is stationary, while a pair of dangle earrings’ design allows it to swing. On 1stDibs, find a selection of 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.
- What are swing earrings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Swing earrings are earrings that swing back and forth as you move. Most people refer to them as dangle earrings. They differ from drop earrings, which remain stationary despite your movements. Find a wide variety of dangle earrings from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a cluster earring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023A cluster earring is an earring that usually has a round shape and a particular design. Specifically, the earrings feature small gemstones or pearls that completely cover their surfaces. Cluster earrings can include studs that don't extend below the earlobe and drops that hang below the ear but remain stationary when you move. You can also find some cluster styles that include a dangling element, such as a single pearl or solitaire gemstone. Find a variety of cluster earrings on 1stDibs.
- What is an inlay earring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023An inlay earring is an earring that shows off a certain decorating technique. In jewelry making, inlay is the process of carving small recesses in the surface of a metal, like platinum, gold or silver, and then filling them with precisely cut accent materials. You can find inlay earrings featuring a variety of semiprecious stones and gemstones, such as lapis lazuli, mother of pearl, opal and turquoise. They may also be decorated with inlays of shells, beads, glass and other materials. Shop a range of inlay earrings on 1stDibs.
- Where are pearl earrings from?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023No one knows for sure where pearl earrings originated, but scholars have determined that they date back to ancient times. According to surviving records, the ancient Chinese often presented members of royal families with pearls as gifts. During the 1st century B.C., Julius Caesar passed a law stating that only members of the ruling class could wear pearl jewelry. Shop a large collection of pearl earrings on 1stDibs.
- What is a princess earring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024A princess earring is an earring set with a gemstone featuring a princess cut. Square in shape with rounded corners, the princess cut shows off a symmetrical design that many people find appealing. As a brilliant cut, the princess also brings out the sparkle of gemstones. Shop a selection of princess-cut earrings on 1stDibs.
- What is a dangle earring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A dangle earring is an earring that hangs below the earlobe. The length, style or material of an dangle earring can vary.
- What is an ear clip?1 Answer
Roman Malakov DiamondsMarch 22, 2021An ear clip is a type of mechanism of attaching earrings to your ear. These are typically omega-backs but without posts. Ear clips are perfect for women who do not have pierced ears. - What are latch earrings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023Latch earrings are earrings that have a particular kind of back. Specifically, they feature a post that slides through a piercing and then fits into a metal fastener that has a loop on one end and a hinge on the other. Sometimes people refer to them as latchbacks. Find a wide range of earrings on 1stDibs.
- What is a sleeper earring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Also known as “huggies,” sleeper earrings are small hoops that don't have sharp posts with a separate backing. They're called “sleeper” earrings because you can sleep in them comfortably without a post jabbing into the back of your ear.
- What are earring jackets?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021An earring jacket fastens to the post and, like a jacket, wraps around the bottom of your ear. They don't serve a purpose other than adding another fashionable element to the earrings.
- What are leverback earrings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Leverback earrings have a curved edge and no backing. They typically latch behind the ear like a fishhook. Only people with pierced ears can wear leverback earrings.
- What are halo earrings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Halo earrings contain a large diamond in the center with accent diamonds in a halo around the stone. Not only are these earrings timeless, but the style can help increase the shimmering of the stone.