Spike Dangle Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Natural Pave Diamond Earrings For Her.
Located in Chicago, IL
Spike Dangle Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Natural Pave Diamond Earrings For Her. Metal: Sterling Silver Stone: Diamond Hallmarking: 925 Hallmarked Size: 30 mm X 2 mm Metal Weig...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
925 Sterling Silver Hook Earrings Natural Pave Diamond Dangle Earrings For Women
Located in Chicago, IL
925 Sterling Silver Hook Earrings Natural Pave Diamond Dangle Earrings For Women. Metal: Sterling Silver Stone: Diamond Hallmarking: 925 Hallmarked Size: 60 mm X 60 mm Metal We...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Diamond Drop Earring Sterling Silver Jewelry Bridal Dangle Earrings Gift For Her
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Drop Earring Sterling Silver Jewelry Bridal Dangle Earrings Gift For Her Material: Sterling Silver Closure: Screw back Length: 58 Millimetres Width: 21 Millimetres 925 S...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Half Heart Shaped Drop Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Natural Pave Diamond Earring
Located in Chicago, IL
Half Heart Shaped Drop Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Natural Pave Diamond Earring Metal: Sterling Silver Stone: Diamond Hallmarking: 925 Hallmarked Dimension: 1.5cm X 1.5cm A P ...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Butterfly Shaped Earring 925 Silver Natural Pave Diamond Earring Gift For Women
Located in Chicago, IL
Butterfly Shaped Earring 925 Silver Natural Pave Diamond Earring Gift For Women. Metal: Sterling Silver Stone: Diamond Hallmarking: 925 Hallmarked Dimension: 1.6cm X 2.0 cm A P...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
925 Sterling Silver Earrings Natural Pave Diamond Drop Earrings Gift For Women .
Located in Chicago, IL
925 Sterling Silver Earrings Natural Pave Diamond Drop Earrings Gift For Women. Metal: Sterling Silver Stone: Diamond A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order. Our ...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Tsavorite Garnet Dangling Earring 925 Silver Plume Earring Handmade Wedding Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Tsavorite Garnet Dangling Earring 925 Silver Plume Earring Handmade Wedding Gift Total Carat Weight 0.75 - 0.99 Style Drop/Dangle Base Metal Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Fast...
Garnet, Tsavorite, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Polki Stud Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Pave Diamond Earring pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Polki Stud Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Pave Diamond Earring For Women. Price listed for pair of Earrings A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order. Our ap...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Moissanite Stud Earring 925 Sterling Silver Claw Set Earring Unique Gift For Her
Located in Chicago, IL
Moissanite Stud Earring 925 Sterling Silver Claw Set Earring Unique Gift For Her A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order. Our approx time is about 6 - 10 business d...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Pave Diamond Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Drop Earrings For Her Beautiful Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Drop Earrings For Her Beautiful Gift. Closure: Screw back Length: 58 Millimetres Width: 22 Millimetres Gross Weight: 11.05 Grams 925 S...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Astonishing 925 Sterling Silver Natural Diamond Earrings 1 Pair Earring Gift .
Located in Chicago, IL
Astonishing 925 Sterling Silver Natural Diamond Earrings 1 Pair Earring Gift . Price listed for pair of Earrings Gemstone: Diamond Location: Earlobe Closure: Screw back Length: ...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pave Diamond Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Drop Earrings For Her Unique Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Drop Earrings For Her Unique Gift. Closure: Screw Back Length: 52 Millimetres Width: 32 Millimetres Gross Weight:28.9 Grams 925 Sterl...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Diamond Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Beautiful Bridal Drop Pair Earring
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Beautiful Bridal Drop Pair Earring Price listed for pair of Earrings Gemstone: Diamond Location: Earlobe Closure: Screw back Length: ...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Stunning Natural Diamond Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Unique Earrings For Women
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning Natural Diamond Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Unique Earrings For Women A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order. Our approx time is about 6 - 10 business da...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Pave Diamond Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Handmade Dangle Drop Earring .
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Pave Diamond Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Handmade Dangle Drop Earring . A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order. Our approx time is about 6 - 10 business da...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Rosecut Earring 925 Sterling Silver Pave Diamond Polki Earring Handmade Gifts.
Located in Chicago, IL
Rosecut Earring 925 Sterling Silver Pave Diamond Polki Earring Handmade Gifts. A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order. Our approx time is about 6 - 10 business days...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Moissanite Earrings For Women 925 Sterling Silver Push Back Stud Earring For Her
Located in Chicago, IL
Moissanite Earrings For Women 925 Sterling Silver Push Back Stud Earring For Her Base Material: 925 Sterling Silver. Main Stone: Moissanite. Light weight can be worn everyday H...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Pave Diamond Stud Earring 925 Silver Polki Diamond Earring Tops Valentines Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Stud Earring 925 Silver Polki Diamond Earring Tops Valentines Gift. Style Stud Base Metal Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Fastening Butterfly Stud Size 15x15mm Appr...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Precious Tsavorite Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Green Hoop Earrings For Sister.
Located in Chicago, IL
Precious Tsavorite Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Green Hoop Earrings For Sister. Location: Earlobe Closure: Ear wire A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order. Our app...
Tsavorite, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Pave Diamond Designer Earrings In 925 Sterling Silver Dangle Earring
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Pave Diamond Designer Earrings In 925 Sterling Silver Dangle Earring Style Drop/Dangle Metal Sterling Silver Metal Purity 925 parts per 1000 Total Carat Weight 1.00 - 1.24 D...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,132Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Drop 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,...
$2,190Sale Price|21% Off
18 Karat Yellow Gold Rose-Cut Solitaire Diamond Drop Earrings in Art Deco Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold Rose-Cut Solitaire Diamond Drop Earrings in Art-Deco Style This Victorian period art-deco style sensational diamond rose cut cluster earring is beautiful. The r...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$1,132Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Drop 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 Pave Diamond Vintage Style Dangle Earring 925 Silver Diamond Earring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Pave Diamond Vintage Style Dangle Earring 925 Silver Diamond Earring. Metal Sterling Silver Total Carat Weight 1.25 - 1.49 Main Stone Diamond Setting Style Pavé Fastening Scr...
Diamond, Silver
925 Sterling Silver New Sun Hoops Earrings Unique Trend Charm Earring For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
925 Sterling Silver New Sun Hoops Earrings Unique Trend Charm Earring For Women. Base Metal Sterling Silver Total Carat Weight 0.24 ctw & Under Style Dangle/Drop, Hoop Color Silver ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Hoop Earring Pave Diamond 925 Silver Fashion Diamond Earring Mothers Day Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Hoop Earring Pave Diamond 925 Silver Fashion Diamond Earring Mothers Day Gift. Base Metal Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Diamond Weight 6.90 Cts Approx Metal Sterling Silver Ho...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pave Diamond Dainty Stud Earring 925 Silver Diamond Earring 14k Gold Earring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Dainty Stud Earring 925 Silver Diamond Earring 14k Gold Earring. Base Metal Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Diamond Weight 0.80 Cts Approx Metal Sterling Silver Mai...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Rose Cut Diamond Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Floral Diamond Earrings 1 pair.
Located in Chicago, IL
Rose Cut Diamond Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Floral Diamond Earrings 1 pair. Price listed for pair of Earrings Gemstone: Diamond Location: Earlobe Closure: Clip-on Drop length: ...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Drop Earring Pave Diamond 925 Silver Fine Diamond Earring Wedding Day Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Drop Earring Pave Diamond 925 Silver Fine Diamond Earring Wedding Day Gift. Base Metal Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Diamond Weight 3.15 Cts Approx Metal Sterling Silver Main ...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pave Diamond Angel Wing Earring Set 925 Silver Diamond Womens Earrings Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Angel Wing Earring Set 925 Silver Diamond Womens Earrings Gift. Base Metal Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Fastening Butterfly Metal Purity 925 parts per 1000 Metal...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pave Diamond Boho Hoop Earring 925 Silver Boho Diamond Earring Valentines Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Boho Hoop Earring 925 Silver Boho Diamond Earring Valentines Gift. Style Hoop Base Metal Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Fastening Butterfly Size 53x5mm Approx Diam...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Wing Charm Earring Pave Diamond 925 Silver Diamond Charm Earring For Christmas.
Located in Chicago, IL
Wing Charm Earring Pave Diamond 925 Silver Diamond Charm Earring For Christmas. Style Drop/Dangle Base Metal Fine Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Fastening Hook Metal Purity 925 parts pe...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pave Diamond Kite Earring 925 Sterling Silver Women Jewelry Diamond Earring Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Kite Earring 925 Sterling Silver Women Jewelry Diamond Earring Gift Total Carat Weight 2.00 - 4.99 Base Metal Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Fastening Butterfly Me...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pave Diamond Hoop Earring 925 Silver Victorian Hoop Earring Birthday Gift Charm.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Hoop Earring 925 Silver Victorian Hoop Earring Birthday Gift Charm. Total Carat Weight 2.50 Cts Approx Style Hoop Base Metal Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Fasteni...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Diamond Hoop Earring 925 Solid Silver Victorian Era Earring Jewelry Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond Hoop Earring 925 Solid Silver Victorian Era Earring Jewelry Gift Total Carat Weight 1.25 - 1.49 Style Hoop Base Metal Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Fastening S...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Diamond Pear Shaped Earring Stud 925 Silver Women Diamond Jewelry Earring Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Pear Shaped Earring Stud 925 Silver Women Diamond Jewelry Earring Gift. Total Carat Weight 0.24 & Under Base Metal Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Fastening Butterfly Si...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Hoop Earring For Women Girls.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Hoop Earring For Women Girls. Total Carat Weight 0.75 - 0.99 Style Hoop Fastening Snap Closure Metal Purity 925 parts per 1000 Metal S...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pave Diamond Boho Hoop Earring 925 Silver Beautiful Hoop Earring Diamond Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Boho Hoop Earring 925 Silver Beautiful Hoop Earring Diamond Jewelry Base Metal Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Fastening Snap Closure Size 44mm Approx Diamond Weigh...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pave Diamond Floral Earring 925 Silver Diamond Flower Stud Earring Birthday Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Floral Earring 925 Silver Diamond Flower Stud Earring Birthday Gift Shape Flower Gross Weight 4.15 Grams Approx Size 12x12mm Approx Main Stone Color White Metal Sterli...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Pave Diamond Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Dangle Drop Earring For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Pave Diamond Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Dangle Drop Earring For Women. 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
Pave Diamond Trillion Shape Stud Earring 925 Silver Diamond Daily Wear Earring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Trillion Shape Stud Earring 925 Silver Diamond Daily Wear Earring. Style Stud Base Metal Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Fastening Butterfly Size 15x15mm Approx Met...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Leaf Pave Diamond Drop Earring 925 Silver Diamond Earring For Christmas Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Leaf Pave Diamond Drop Earring 925 Silver Diamond Earring For Christmas Gift. Style Drop/Dangle Fastening Butterfly Metal Purity 925 parts per 1000 Cut Excellent Metal Sterling Silv...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pave Diamond Spiral Stud Earring 925 Silver Diamond Stud Earring Valentines Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Spiral Stud Earring 925 Silver Diamond Stud Earring Valentines Gift Style Stud Base Metal Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Fastening Butterfly Size 20x20mm Approx Di...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pave Diamond Designer Earring Pair 925 Sterling Silver Drop Earring For Womens.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Designer Earring Pair 925 Sterling Silver Drop Earring For Womens. Total Carat Weight 1.50 ctw - 1.74 ctw Style Dangle/Drop, Stud Base Metal Sterling Silver Setting St...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Pave Diamond Drop Hoop Earring 925 Silver Diamond Precious Earring Set.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Pave Diamond Drop Hoop Earring 925 Silver Diamond Precious Earring Set. Total Carat Weight 5.00 Cts Approx Style Hoop Base Metal Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Fastenin...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Moon Shaped Hoop Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Beautiful Design Earring For Women
Located in Chicago, IL
Moon Shaped Hoop Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Beautiful Design Earring For Women. Metal: Sterling Silver Stone: Diamond A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order. ...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Bar Earring Pave Diamond 925 Silver Stick Earring For Women Beautiful Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Bar Earring Pave Diamond 925 Silver Stick Earring For Women Beautiful Gift.. Metal Sterling Silver Main Stone Shape Round Total Carat Weight 0.50 - 0.74 Metal Purity 925 parts per 1...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pave Diamond Hoop Earring 925 Silver Diamond Wedding Gift Earring Fine Jewelry.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Hoop Earring 925 Silver Diamond Wedding Gift Earring Fine Jewelry. Total Carat Weight 5.25 Approx Base Metal Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Fastening Butterfly Dia...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
925 Sterling Silver Natural Pave Diamond Earrings Star Design Drop Earrings Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
925 Sterling Silver Natural Pave Diamond Earrings Star Design Drop Earrings Gift 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
Pave Diamond Chain Link Earring 925 Silver Diamond Handmade Earring Wedding Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Chain Link Earring 925 Silver Diamond Handmade Earring Wedding Gift Base Metal Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Fastening Butterfly 925 Silver Weight 9.87 Grams Appr...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pave Diamond Dangle Earring 925 Silver Fashion Diamond Stud Earring Fine Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Dangle Earring 925 Silver Fashion Diamond Stud Earring Fine Jewelry Style Stud Base Metal Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Fastening Butterfly 925 Silver Weight 9.63...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Leaf Design Fashion Earring Pave diamond 925 Silver Fine Diamond Earring Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Leaf Design Fashion Earring Pave diamond 925 Silver Fine Diamond Earring Gift. Base Metal Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Diamond Weight 3.48 Cts Approx Metal Sterling Silver Ma...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
925 Sterling Silver Earrings Pave Diamond Drop Earrings For Women Stylish Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
925 Sterling Silver Earrings Pave Diamond Drop Earrings For Women Stylish Gift. 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
Natural Pave Diamond Designer Stud Earring 925 Silver Diamond Earring Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Pave Diamond Designer Stud Earring 925 Silver Diamond Earring Natural Pave Diamond Designer Stud Earring 925 Silver Diamond Earring For Gift. Note for buyer :- Listed pri...
Diamond, Silver
Natural Diamond Unique Dainty Earrings For Her 925 Sterling Silver Earrings Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond Unique Dainty Earrings For Her 925 Sterling Silver Earrings Gift Materials: Silver, Stone Gemstone: Diamond Location: Earlobe Closure: Screw back Length: 60 Millimet...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Deco Step Baguette Paste and Pearl Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Attractive art deco paste sterling earrings with fancy cut baguettes articulated with a large tablet faux pearl drop. Screw back fittings. 2". 1930's USA. Excellent condition.
Sterling Silver
Natural Pave Diamond Long Stick Jacket Stud Earring 925 Silver Diamond Earring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Pave Diamond Long Stick Jacket Stud Earring 925 Silver Diamond Earring. Main Stone Color White Metal Sterling Silver Total Carat Weight 0.50 - 0.74 Main Stone Diamond Metal ...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,510Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Diamond Peridot Ruby Yellow Gold Stud Drop 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, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire,...
$400Sale Price|20% Off
New 1.10 Carat Pink Ruby Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are so versatile. You can dress them up or down. The rubies are 3 mm and there are 5 of them on each earring totaling 1.10 carats. They are very high-quality stones....
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Ruby Earring Certified 1.00ctw Burma Ruby 925 Sterling Silver Earring
Located in Delhi, DL
------------------------------------------------- *DETAILS- ( 399 ) ------------------------------------------------- - Silver Purity: 925 Sterling Silver ---------------------------...
Ruby, 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.