Butterfly Shape Earrings
2010s North American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Stud Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco More Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Hoop Earrings
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Sterling Silver, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, M...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Stud Earrings
Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Chalcedony, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Zambian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s European Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Belle Époque Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s Belgian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Romantic Clip-on Earrings
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Modern Stud Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 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 14, 2023A butterfly clip is a type of earring backing. It is a metal disc that rests on two loops that help stabilize and secure it. To use a butterfly clip, you simply slide it onto the round post attached to an earring. Explore a large collection of earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023The most popular diamond earring shape can vary from season to season based on trends. However, some shapes have timeless appeal and always remain in style. Examples include stud earrings in brilliant round, oval and princess cuts. Explore a large selection of diamond earrings from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The most popular shapes for diamond stud earrings include round diamonds and princess cut diamonds. But stud earrings, no matter the shape, generally add a bit of glam to any ensemble. Stud earrings are simple and usually small in size, making them lightweight and easy to wear. Unlike other earrings, stud earrings have a floating appearance. They are often made with a single gemstone, such as a sapphire or emerald, and a straight post that goes through the ear, typically with a rubber or metal backing to hold it in place. Find stud earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023There is no single best face shape for hoop earrings. The key is to choose hoops to complement the overall shape of your face. Square and triangular hoops can balance a round face, while oversized hoops that hang below the jaw can perfectly frame a square one. If you have an oval or diamond face, look for small, thick hoops. Thick hoops of any size work well with heart-shaped faces. Find a wide variety of hoop earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023The best shape for diamond stud earrings is the one that appeals the most to you. If you want to maximize sparkle, consider earrings with brilliant cuts like the round brilliant, the princess cut, the pear cut or the oval cut. To show off the color and clarity of a diamond, opt for stepped cuts like the emerald, the baguette or the Asscher. Find a large selection of diamond stud earrings on 1stDibs.
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