Black Hanging Earrings
Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Modern Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Unknown Dangle Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s European Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Brown Diamond, Quartz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Retro Lever-Back Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Classical Roman Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
White Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modern Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Coral, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s French Hoop Earrings
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century American Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
Antique 1870s American Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Romantic Dangle Earrings
Tiger's Eye, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Lever-Back Earrings
Coral, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Georgian Dangle Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Chandelier Earrings
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
2010s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Drop Earrings
Pearl, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Crystal, Gold Plate
2010s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1780s English George IV Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Italian Sunglasses
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Minimalist Jewelry Boxes
Iron
1980s French Other
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Minimalist Jewelry Boxes
Iron
Antique Early 1800s German Georgian Link Necklaces
Berlin Iron, Cut Steel
21st Century and Contemporary British Anoraks and Parkas
2010s American Photography
Paper
2010s American Photography
Paper
2010s American Photography
Paper
2010s American Photography
Paper
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Historical Memorabilia
Natural Fiber
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Art
Copper
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Malachite, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Drop Earrings
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique 1840s British Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
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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 14, 2023What hanging earrings are called depends on their style. Drop earrings hang below the ear and remain in place as you move, while dangle earrings swing with your movements. Chandelier earrings feature a tiered design and often show off sparkling gemstones like diamonds, emeralds and sapphires. Shop a large collection 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 ExpertNovember 14, 2023Earrings that don't hang are called stud earrings. They come in a variety of styles. Some feature a single pearl, while others show off a solitaire gemstone like a diamond or sapphire. Cluster earrings feature groups of pearls or gemstones. There are also stud earrings made solely of precious metal or decorated with other materials like crystals or beads. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of stud earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Non-hanging earrings are called stud earrings. Typically, they feature an element like a gemstone or a pearl mounted on a post that slips through a piercing. A backing slides onto the post to secure the earring in place. Shop a wide variety of stud earrings from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023To tell if black diamond earrings are real, first examine the surface of the gemstones. Real black diamonds usually have imperfections, while fakes usually appear flawless. Because it can be difficult to identify well-made synthetic gemstones with the naked eye, consider consulting a knowledgeable jeweler, dealer or appraiser for assistance with authentication. Find a variety of black diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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