Natural Pink Opal & Blue Sapphire Dangle Earrings Rhodium Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Stones: Pink Opal, Blue Sapphire, White Topaz Pink Opal = 2.20 Carats Cut: Oval, Cabochon Blue Sapphire = 1.50 Carats Cut: Round White Topa...
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Handcrafted Diamond & Turquoise "Evil Eye" Drop 18KT Gold & Silver Earrings
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry wardrobe with these breathtaking Evil Eye Talisman Earrings. Designed to ward off negativity while attracting admiration, these earrings feature a bold oval silh...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Natural Pink Opal & Blue Sapphire Dangle Earrings Rhodium Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Stones: Pink Opal, Blue Sapphire, White Topaz Pink Opal = 2.20 Carats Cut: Oval, Cabochon Blue Sapphire = 1.50 Carats Cut: Round White Topa...
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
$699Sale Price|22% Off
Natural Ethiopian Opal & Citrine Dangle Earrings 14k Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Stones: Ethiopian Opal, Citrine Ethiopian Opal = 2 Carats Cut: Oval, Cabochon Citrine = 3.40 Carats Cut: Pear, Round White Topaz = 0.05 Car...
Citrine, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$357Sale Price / set|50% Off
Silvorra Handmade Natural Blue Sapphire Floral Cluster Earrings in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 925 Sterling Silver Natural Blue Sapphire Stud Earrings feature a double flower cluster design with 12 genuine sapphires (6 pear 6x4mm, 6 round 4mm) totaling 5.49 carats, s...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Pink Opal & Blue Sapphire Dangle Earrings Rhodium Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Stones: Pink Opal, Blue Sapphire, White Topaz Pink Opal = 2.20 Carats Cut: Oval, Cabochon Blue Sapphire = 1.50 Carats Cut: Round White Topa...
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
$499Sale Price|50% Off
Natural Pink Opal & Blue Sapphire Dangle Earrings Rhodium Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Stones: Pink Opal, Blue Sapphire, White Topaz Pink Opal = 2.20 Carats Cut: Oval, Cabochon Blue Sapphire = 1.50 Carats Cut: Round White Topa...
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
$150Sale Price / set|50% Off
Silvorra 925 Silver Classic Genuine Tanzanite Linear Drop Earring for Bride Gift
Located in New York, NY
These elegant 925 sterling silver natural Tanzanite earrings feature a refined vertical drop design that highlights the captivating blue-violet hues of Tanzanite. Crafted with 18 nat...
Tanzanite, Silver, Sterling Silver
$600Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage MCM Yellow Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver Drop Post Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are just gorgeous. They are pre-owned but in beautiful condition. They have some surface scratches due to wear and age but it it not noticable at all when wearing the...
Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver Solitaire Round Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Delicate milgrain texture traces the edge of these stunning earrings crafted of genuine 14k Yellow gold plated .925 sterling silver. Diamonds are set at the center of the 4-prong des...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Silver
$1,672Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco White Rose Cut Diamond Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
Natural Pink Opal & Blue Sapphire Dangle Earrings Rhodium Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Stones: Pink Opal, Blue Sapphire, White Topaz Pink Opal = 2.20 Carats Cut: Oval, Cabochon Blue Sapphire = 1.50 Carats Cut: Round White Topa...
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Pink Opal & Blue Sapphire Dangle Earrings Rhodium Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Stones: Pink Opal, Blue Sapphire, White Topaz Pink Opal = 2.20 Carats Cut: Oval, Cabochon Blue Sapphire = 1.50 Carats Cut: Round White Topa...
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
925 Sterling Silver Snake Design Earrings Beautiful Wedding Anniversary Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
925 Sterling Silver Snake Design Earrings Beautiful Wedding Anniversary Gift. Material: 925 Sterling Silver Stone: Moissanite
Silver, Sterling Silver
$185Sale Price / set|50% Off
Silvorra 925 Silver Ruby Diamond Curved Ear Crawler Earrings for Girlfriend Gift
Located in New York, NY
These elegant stud earrings are crafted in 925 sterling silver and feature natural oval-cut ruby gemstones measuring 4×3 mm, arranged in a graceful vertical design and accented with ...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Silver and Gold Geometric Drop Earrings with 1.20ct Diamonds
Located in Chorzów, PL
Vintage geometric earrings crafted from silver (0.990 fineness) and yellow gold (0.370 fineness). The earrings are set with 40 rose-cut diamonds weighing a total of 1.20 ct. Origin...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
$125Sale Price / set|50% Off
Rose Gold Plated Geometric Earrings with Hinged Clasp Lock in Silver Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
These Rose Gold Plated Geometric Earrings with Hinged Clasp Lock oval hinged earrings are crafted in fine 925 sterling silver and finished in a warm rose gold tone. The satin-brushed...
Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pave Diamond Hoop Earring 925 Sterling Silver Handmade Fashion Jewelry For Her
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Hoop Earring 925 Sterling Silver Handmade Fashion Jewelry For Her otal wieght approx 12.80 gram Diamond approx 0.20 to 0.25 cts Size 40mm x 35mm Light weight can b...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,301Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
Flower Shaped Stud Natural Pave Diamond Earring 925 Sterling Silver Gift For Her
Located in Chicago, IL
Flower Shaped Stud Natural Pave Diamond Earring 925 Sterling Silver Gift For Her Metal: Sterling Silver Stone: Diamond A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order. O...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
$245Sale Price / set|50% Off
Silvorra 925 Silver Blue Topaz Floral Cascade Drop Earrings Thanksgiving Gift
Located in New York, NY
These elegant 925 sterling silver dangle earrings feature natural blue topaz gemstones that radiate captivating color and brilliance. Each earring presents an artistic arrangement of...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco 14.17 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18K Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Art Deco 14.17 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18K Gold This Victorian-era art-deco style impeccable midnight and cornflower blue sapphire and diamond earring is ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
$100Sale Price / set|50% Off
Exquisite Round Amethyst Hook Dangle Earrings for Her in 925 Silver Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
These Exquisite Round Amethyst Hook Dangle Earrings, 925 Sterling Silver Amethyst Hook Earrings. Each earring features a beautifully faceted natural amethyst gemstone, totaling 1.75 ...
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
925 Sterling Silver Star Shaped Studs Pave Diamond Studs Earrings Gift For Women
Located in Chicago, IL
925 Sterling Silver Star Shaped Studs Pave Diamond Studs Earrings Gift For Women Metal: Sterling Silver Stone: Diamond Closure: Latch back Silver Weight 4.00 gm Diamond Weight 0...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
$2,856Sale Price|20% Off
Polki Diamond Halo Statement Oval Earrings In 14k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
The central open-oval design is encrusted with a shimmering sea of diamond pavé, while four larger, hand-cut Polki diamonds act as cardinal points, anchoring the design with their un...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2.28 Carat Cubic Zirconia Sterling Silver Fleur De Coeur Designer Stud Earrings
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
A delicate, feminine pair of stud earrings from our Floral collection. Made to the highest quality standards, these opulent statement studs are sure to leave a lasting impression. C...
Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver
Natural Pink Opal & Blue Sapphire Dangle Earrings Rhodium Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Stones: Pink Opal, Blue Sapphire, White Topaz Pink Opal = 2.20 Carats Cut: Oval, Cabochon Blue Sapphire = 1.50 Carats Cut: Round White Topa...
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pave Diamond Studs Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Heart Shaped Studs Gift For Her.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Studs Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Heart Shaped Studs Gift For Her. Metal: Sterling Silver Stone: Diamond Length: 13 Millimetres Silver Weight 2.87 gm Diamond Weigh...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
$599Sale Price|40% Off
Certified Natural AAA Ruby Sterling silver Studs white gold-plated Earring Studs
Located in Delhi, DL
SKU- PJE560D Royal Floral ruby 925 silver Earring consists of: Gross weight- 4.200grams Gemstone name- Ruby Gemstone type- Natural real Gemstone color- Deep red Gemstone Lab Certi...
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
$212Sale Price / set|50% Off
Silvorra Elegant Leaf Motif Natural Ruby with Diamond Halo Stud Silver Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These refined 925 sterling silver earrings center a 2.8 mm round ruby stone in each marquise-shaped frame, surrounded by sparkling 1.5 mm and 1 mm diamonds for a delicate, romantic g...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
$280Sale Price / set|50% Off
Silvorra Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald Stud Earrings Multi Gemstone 925 Silver Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
These geometric stud earrings features emerald, ruby, and sapphire, crafted in 925 sterling silver. Designed with an artistic, asymmetrical layout, the piece blends oval and square c...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Silver, Sterling Silver
$207Sale Price / set|50% Off
Amethyst, Citrine and Topaz Flower Dangle Earrings in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
Amethyst, Citrine and Topaz Flower Dangle Earrings in sterling silver to make a statement with your look. You shall need dangle earrings to make a statement with your look. These ear...
Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
$2,974Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style 2.00 Carat White Rose Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver 3.36ct Squared Swiss Blue Topaz & White Stone Geometric Earrings
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Modern and luminous, these sterling silver earrings showcase 3.36 carats of square‑cut Swiss Blue Topaz, prized for its vivid, crystalline blue. Each gem is framed with white accent ...
Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
Genuine Pave Diamond Angel Wings Ear Cuff 925 Silver Ear Jacket Stud Earring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Genuine Pave Diamond Angel Wings Ear Cuff 925 Silver Ear Jacket Stud Earring. Metal Purity 925 parts per 1000 Total Carat Weight 2.00 - 4.99 Fastening Butterfly Metal Sterling Silve...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
$245Sale Price / set|50% Off
Silvorra Luxury 925 Silver Long Drop Earrings with 11.6 carat Natural Citrine
Located in New York, NY
These 925 sterling silver long dangle earrings feature 18 beautifully faceted natural citrine gemstones in mixed shapes. The total carat weight of the citrines is 11.6 carats. Each e...
Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver
$150Sale Price / set|50% Off
Silvorra Circular Halo Ruby & Sapphire Silver Drop Earrings Gift of Affection
Located in New York, NY
These vibrant 925 sterling silver dangle earrings blend deep blue sapphire and ruby in a playful drop design, with a central 5x2.5 mm baguette stone dangling from pavé-set 4 mm round...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Isaky Paris Art Deco Silvertone Yellow Resin Earrings, circa 1990s
By Isaky Paris
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Isaky Paris Art Deco Silver Tone Resin Earrings Circa 1990s.
Mixed Metal
5.89 Carat Micro Set Cubic Zirconia Sterling Silver Disco Ball Drop Earrings
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
Pave brilliance with that extra Lustre sparkle. Featuring 5.89 carat of round brilliant cut cubic zirconia, set in 925 sterling silver with a high gloss white rhodium finish. Dimen...
Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver
Natural Pink Opal & Blue Sapphire Dangle Earrings Rhodium Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Stones: Pink Opal, Blue Sapphire, White Topaz Pink Opal = 2.20 Carats Cut: Oval, Cabochon Blue Sapphire = 1.50 Carats Cut: Round White Topa...
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
$880Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic Vintage Ruby & Green Aventurine Clip Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Avnetuirine Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver Ruby • 18K Gold & Silver • 4 Carats** Can be worn as studs or drops… The Bochic “Orient” Multi-Color Gems...
Ruby, Aventurine, 18k Gold, Silver
$4,016Sale Price|20% Off
Pave Diamond Enamel Dangle Earrings In 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:3.42g,D:5.15ct,SI:17.24g Enam:1.08g,
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
$335Sale Price / set|50% Off
Everyday Tiny Multi Sapphire Stud Earrings for Women Gift in Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
Tiny Multi Sapphire Stud Earrings in sterling silver to make a statement with your look. You shall need stud earrings to make a statement with your look. These earrings create a spar...
Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural London Blue Topaz sterling 925 silver earrings studs in Bold black
Located in Delhi, DL
------------------------------------------------- *DETAILS ------------------------------------------------- - Metal: Silver -Metal purity- 925 sterling silver ----------------------...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
$100Sale Price / set|50% Off
6.16 Carat Natural Citrine Three Stone Stud Earrings for Graduation in Silver
Located in New York, NY
6.16 Carat Natural Citrine Three Stone Stud Earrings in sterling silver to make a statement with your look. You shall need stud earrings to make a statement with your look. These ear...
Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal & Citrine Dangle Earrings 14k Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Stones: Ethiopian Opal, Citrine Ethiopian Opal = 2 Carats Cut: Oval, Cabochon Citrine = 3.40 Carats Cut: Pear, Round White Topaz = 0.05 Car...
Citrine, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,115Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
$912Sale Price / set|50% Off
Silvorra Solid Silver Emerald Stud in Halo Diamond Earrings for Girlfriend Gift
Located in New York, NY
These elegant stud earrings are crafted in 925 sterling silver and feature two natural octagon-cut emeralds, each measuring 6x4 mm, with a total gemstone weight of 1.13 carats. The v...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Certified 6.10ctw Burma Ruby Emerald 18K Gold Vermeil Earrings silver studs
Located in Delhi, DL
------------------------------------------------- *DETAILS- ( R299) ------------------------------------------------- - Metal: Silver -Metal purity- 925 sterling silver -Metal color-...
Ruby, Emerald, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Silver
$732Sale Price / set|50% Off
Silvorra Black & White Diamond Floral Quatrefoil Stud Silver Earrings for Her
Located in New York, NY
These striking 925 sterling silver earrings feature a bold cross design with natural black diamonds and accent diamonds, exuding modern edge and sophistication. Round black diamonds ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
14.41 Carats Diamond, Sapphire, and Black Onyx Drop Earrings in Art-Deco Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
14.41 Carats Diamond, Sapphire, and Black Onyx Drop Earrings in Art-Deco Style This art-deco style glorious black onyx, cornflower blue sapphire, and diamond earring pair is excepti...
Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$1,487Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Oval Cut Ruby Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
$100Sale Price / set|50% Off
Delicate Everyday Cubic Zirconia Star Hoop Earrings for Wife Gift 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
Cubic Zirconia Star Hoop Chain Earrings in sterling silver. You shall need these hoop earrings to make a statement with your look. Each piece features dazzling cubic zirconia stones,...
Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
A Pair of Modern Onyx Mediterranean Coral and Silver Long Earrings by Carola
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These earrings by Carola blend natural elements with bold design, making them a statement piece that combines Mediterranean influences with contemporary style. It's a striking pair o...
Coral, Onyx, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Sapphire, Tanzanite & Emerald Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Sapphire, Tanzanite & Emerald Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver Natural Blue Oval Sapphires- 8 carat Natural Green Emerald 0.30 carat Natural Lilac color Tanza...
Emerald, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal & Citrine Dangle Earrings 14k Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Stones: Ethiopian Opal, Citrine Ethiopian Opal = 2 Carats Cut: Oval, Cabochon Citrine = 3.40 Carats Cut: Pear, Round White Topaz = 0.05 Car...
Citrine, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,858Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Clip-On Dangle Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
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.
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.