Chanel Silver CC Argyle Crystal Small Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Silver CC Argyle Crystal Small Piercing Earrings *Marked 10 *Made in France -It is
Chanel Silver CC Argyle Crystal Small Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Silver CC Argyle Crystal Small Piercing Earrings *Marked 10 *Made in France -It is
Chanel Classic Silver CC Crystal Small Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Classic Silver CC Crystal Small Piercing Earrings *Marked 11 *Made in France *Come with the
CHANEL Gilded Small CC Clip-On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
: diameter 1,5 cm Hardware : gold plated metal Stamp : yes Year : 1971-1980 Details : small round earrings
Gold Plate
Chanel Classic Silver CC Crystal Curve Small Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Classic Silver CC Crystal Curve Small Piercing Earrings *Marked 16 *Made in Italy *Comes
Chanel Classic Gold Plated CC Small Pearl Clip on Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Classic Gold Plated CC Small Pearl Clip on Earrings *Marked 96 *Made in France -It
Chanel Brand New Classic Gold CC Center Pearl Small Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Brand New Classic Gold CC Center Pearl Piercing Earrings *Marked 20 *Made in France *Comes
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Pearl Opal Dangle Small Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Pearl Opal Dangle Small Piercing Earrings *Marked 02 *Made in Italy
Chanel Gold Rope CC Blue Crystal Crystal Ball Small Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Gold Rope CC Blue Crystal Crystal Ball Small Piercing Earrings *Marked 19 *Made in Italy
Chanel Brand New Gold 3 Round Crystal CC Small Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Brand New Gold 3 Round Crystal CC Small Piercing Earrings *Marked 23 *Made in France *Comes
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Triangle Black CC Small Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Triangle Black CC Small Piercing Earrings *Marked 00 *Made in France
Chanel Gold Folded CC Mint Dot Seed Pearl Crystal Small Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Classic Gold Folded CC Mint Dot Seed Pearl Crystal Small Piercing Earrings *Marked 15 *Made
Chanel Vintage Black and Golden CC Logo Drop Pierced Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
A striking pair of Chanel earrings from the early 2000s (circa 2001), perfectly capturing the bold
Chanel Vintage Silver Metal Round CC Screw Clip On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
A striking pair of Chanel vintage earrings dating back to 1998, these clip-on beauties perfectly
Chanel Vintage Gold Metal Oval Embossed CC Logo Clip On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautiful vintage clip on earrings by CHANEL. They are finely crafted in gold metal with embossed
CHANEL Vintage CC Gold Small Doorknocker Evening Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1993 Collection Metal Gold Tone Hardware Clip On Closure Measures 1.75" W x 2.25" H 100% Authenticity Guaranteed by NEWFOUND LUXURY
Chanel CC Metal Crystals Stud Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Chanel Small CC Earrings from the 21K Collection. Crafted in champagne gold metal hardware with
Chanel Gold CC Interlock Small Piercing Earring
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Gold CC Interlock Small Piercing Earring *Marked 02 *Made in France -It is approximately
Chanel Gold CC Crystal Small Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Gold CC Crystal Small Piercing Earrings * Marked 09 * Made in Italy -It's approximately
Chanel Silver CC Stripy Small Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Silver CC Stripy Small Piercing Earrings *Marked 00 *Made in France -It is approximately
Chanel Gunmetal CC Crystal Small Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Gunmetal CC Crystal Small Piercing Earrings *Marked 05 *Made in France *Comes with the
Chanel Classic Silver CC Crystal Small Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Classic Silver CC Crystal Small Piercing Earrings *Marked 09 ( Missing 1 hallmark) *Made in
Chanel Classic Silver CC Crystal Small Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Classic Silver CC Crystal Small Piercing Earrings *Marked 11 *Made in France *Comes with
Chanel Classic Silver CC Crystal Small Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Classic Silver CC Crystal Small Piercing Earrings *Marked 12 *Made in France *Comes with
Chanel Classic Silver CC Crystal Small Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Classic Silver CC Crystal Small Piercing Earrings *Marked 14 *Made in France -It is
Chanel Classic Silver CC Crystal Small Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Classic Silver CC Crystal Small Piercing Earrings *Marked 09 *Made in France *Comes with
Chanel Gunmetal CC Crystal Overlapped Small Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Gunmetal CC Crystal Overlapped Small Piercing Earrings *Marked 03 *Made in France -It is
Chanel Classic Silver CC Crystal Small Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Classic Silver CC Crystal Small Piercing Earrings *Marked 11 *Made in France *Comes with
Chanel Gunmetal CC Round Crystal Small Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Gunmetal CC Round Crystal Small Piercing Earrings *Marked 16 *Made in France -It's
Chanel Gold CC White Daisy Small Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Gold CC White Daisy Small Piercing Earrings *Marked 10 *Made in Italy *Comes with the
Chanel Classic Silver CC Crystal Small Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Silver CC Crystal Oval Small Piercing Earrings *Marked 07 *Made in France *Comes with the
Chanel Classic Silver CC Crystal Small Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Classic Silver CC Crystal Small Piercing Earrings *Marked 08 *Made in France *Comes with
Chanel Classic Silver CC Crystal Small Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Classic Silver CC Crystal Oval Small Piercing Earrings *Marked 04 *Made in France *Comes
Chanel Classic Gold CC Crystal Reissued Small Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Classic Gold CC Crystal Reissued Small Piercing Earrings * Marked 17 * Made in France
Chanel Classic Silver CC Crystal Solid Small Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Classic Silver CC Crystal Solid Small Piercing Earrings *Marked 05 *Made in France
Chanel Classic Silver CC Crystal Solid Small Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Classic Silver CC Crystal Solid Small Piercing Earrings *Marked 04 *Made in France
Chanel Gold Bow CC Round Small Button Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Gold Bow CC Round Small Button Piercing Earrings * Marked 14 * Made in Italy
Chanel Gold CC Multi Red Crystal Small Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Gold CC Multi Red Crystal Small Piercing Earrings * Marked 04 * Made in France -It is
Chanel Pearl Gold CC Black Flower Small Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Pearl Gold CC Black Flower Small Piercing Earrings *Marked 21 *Made in France -The
Chanel Classic Silver CC Crystal Curve Small Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Classic Silver CC Crystal Curve Small Piercing Earrings *Marked 16 *Made in France *Comes
Chanel Classic Silver CC Crystal Curve Small Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Classic Silver CC Crystal Curve Small Piercing Earrings *Marked 18 *Made in Italy *Comes
Chanel Silver CC Mint Enamel Crystal Small Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Gold CC Pink Flower Hoop Clip on Earrings *Marked 13 *Made in Italy *Comes with the
CHANEL Small Silvertone Square CC Clip On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Small Silvertone Square CC Clip On Earrings Age: c. 2004 Made in France
Chanel Classic Gold Plated CC Crystal Small Curve Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Classic Gold Plated CC Crystal Small Curve Piercing Earrings *Marked 15 *Made in Italy
Chanel Gold CC Crystal Overlapped Small Lever Back Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Gold CC Crystal Overlapped Small Lever Back Piercing Earrings *Marked 16 *Made in France
Chanel Classic Light Gold CC Crystal Small Curve Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Classic Light Gold CC Crystal Small Curve Piercing Earrings *Marked 16 *Made in Italy
Chanel Classic Gold Plated CC Small Pearl Clip on Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Classic Gold Plated CC Small Pearl Clip on Earrings *Marked 95 *Made in France *Comes with
Chanel Classic Gold Plated CC Small Pearl Clip on Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Classic Gold Plated CC Small Pearl Clip on Earrings *Marked 95 *Made in France *Comes with
Chanel Classic Gold Plated CC Small Pearl Clip on Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Classic Gold Plated CC Small Pearl Clip on Earrings *Marked 95 *Made in France *Comes with
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Pearl Pearl Dangle Small Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Pearl Pearl Dangle Small Piercing Earrings *Marked 02 *Made in Italy
Chanel Brand New Classic Gold CC Crystal Reissued Small Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Brand New Classic Gold CC Crystal Reissued Small Piercing Earrings * Marked 20 * Made in
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Basket Weave Small Clip on Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Basket Weave Small Clip on Earrings * Marked Chanel and 2913 * Made
Chanel Classic Gold Bow CC Round Small Button Stud Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Classic Gold Bow CC Round Small Button Stud Piercing Earrings * Marked 14 * Made in Italy
Chanel Super Rare Star Moon Black Crystal CC Small Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Super Rare Star Moon Black Crystal CC Small Piercing Earrings *Marked 08 *Made in Italy
CHANEL CC Stud Earrings in Ruthenium Metal, Small Black Pearls and Gray Pearl
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel CC stud earrings in ruthenium metal set with small black pearls and gray pearl bead New
Black Pearl, Base Metal
Chanel Vintage Gold Metal Stars CC Logos Clip On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
. 6 small CC logos in the center. Clip-on design. Signed 'Chanel 01 - CC - P - Made in France' oval
Chanel Silver Metal Semi Hoop CC Logo Earrings Piercing Ears
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Gorgeous CHANEL Semi hoops silver metal CC logo earrings. For pierced ears. Signed 'Chanel - 12 CC
Chanel Vintage Silver Metal CC Screw Round Clip On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
A striking pair of Chanel vintage earrings dating back to 1998, these clip-on beauties perfectly
Chanel Vintage Gold Metal Beige Stars CC Logos Clip On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
. 6 small CC logos in the center. Clip-on design. Signed 'Chanel 01 - CC - P - Made in France' oval
Chanel Vintage Gold Metal Beige Stars CC Logos Clip On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
. 6 small CC logos in the center. Clip-on design. Signed 'Chanel 01 - CC - P - Made in France' oval
Chanel Silver Metal Crystal CC Star Drop Earrings For Pierced Ears
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Gorgeous CHANEL silver metal crystal CC logo earrings with small dangling crystal embellished star
Chanel Hoops Earrings With Leather
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel hoops stud earrings with small CC monogram, delivered in a Valois Vintage box Condition
Chanel Small Rhinestone CC Oval Stud Earrings B22
By Chanel
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Enhance your elegance with the timeless allure of the Chanel Small Rhinestone CC Oval Stud Earrings
Chanel Small Rhinestone CC Rectangular Stud Earrings B23
By Chanel
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Elevate your elegance with the Chanel Small Rhinestone CC Rectangular Stud Earrings B23. These
Chanel Gold CC Beige Flower Small Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Gold CC Beige Flower Small Piercing Earrings *Marked 08 *Made in France -Approximately 0.5
Chanel Classic Silver CC Crystal Small Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Classic Silver CC Crystal Small Piercing Earrings *Marked 13 *Made in France *Comes with
CHANEL Vintage Small Gilded CC Clip-On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Stamp : yes Year : vintage Hardware : gold plated metal Details : small vintage CC embossed clips.
Gold Plate
Chanel 22 Runway CC Gold Rhinestones Small Logo Drop Earrings
By Chanel
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Introducing the exquisite Chanel 22 Runway CC Gold Rhinestones Small Logo Drop Earrings, a true
Gold
Chanel Classic Gold Plated CC Small Pearl Clip on Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Classic Gold Plated CC Small Pearl Clip on Earrings *Marked 95 *Made in France *Comes with
Chanel Brand New Gold CC Seed Pearl Flower Small Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Brand New Gold CC Seed Pearl Flower Small Piercing Earrings *Marked 23 *Made in France
Chanel Super Rare Star Moon Black Crystal Cc Small Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
style comes in large and small sizes. This listing is for the small size. 3048-42532
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Basket Weave Small Clip on Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
* Marked Chanel and 2913 * Made in France * Comes with the original box -It is approximately 1" x
Chanel FW2021 Boucles d'oreille Clou CC Golden CC and 5 Earrings Stud
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel stud earrings in gold metal with a circle motif topped with a small CC or a 5 encrusted with white rhinestones. Diameter 1.45 cm. The earrings are delivered without packaging ...
$1,687Sale Price|25% Off
Size: 39.5
New Fendi Karl Lagerfeld Ad Runway Fur and Suede Platform Boots Booties Sz 39.5
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Fendi Fur Boots by Karl Lagerfeld Brand New * Euro: 39.5 * Stunning Beaver Fur Lines the Front and the Inside of the Boots * Soft Taupe Nubuck Leather * Zips up the Back * 1.25" Fron...
$5,647Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.06 in W 3.35 in L 11.03 in
Exceptional Hermès Vintage Glika Bag Rouge H Box Leather Golden Hdw 28 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful and Rare Authentic Hermès Bag "GLIKA" Made in France Vintage item Outside made of Box Smooth Leather, Inside lined with finely grained leather Colorway: Rouge H (Hermè...
Chanel Boucles Oreille Perle CC Silver Metal and Fancy Pearl Clip on earrings
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel clip earrings composed of a large Chanel CC logo in finely quilted silver color metal and a round fancy pearl pendant. Width 2 cm x height 3.45 cm. The earrings are delivered ...
Gilt Metal
Chanel Vintage Crystal CC & Pearl Hanging Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Vintage Crystal Twistlock CC & Pearl Hanging Clip Earrings Made In: France Year of Production: 1996 Materials: Metal with crystals and faux pearl Hallmarks: CHANEL MADE ...
Crystal
Chanel Vintage Pearl Drop Dangling Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage faux pearl dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a gold toned CC logo and a Baroque irregular-shaped glass faux pearl drop. Embossed CHANEL. Indicative measurements ...
Gilt Metal
Chanel FW2007 Boucles Creoles CC Enamel diamonds pearls CC on Hoops Earrings
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel earrings composed of a small creole and a pendant with a Chanel logo motif in lightly gilded metal (between gold and silver) encrusted with white rhinestones and small fancy p...
Enamel
Chanel Large Vintage Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel large size clip earrings Vintage Some glue showing on the back of the earring. Please see picture Condition:Good Final sale
Chanel Large Gold Clover Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel late 70s large gold tone clover clip earrings. Come with original pouch or box.
1996 Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Clip On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage CHANEL gold toned clip-on earrings. Stamped CHANEL 96A made in France. Diameter measures approximately 2 cm. Condition - Excellent vintage condition with minimal to no visib...
Vintage Chanel Clip On Earrings Gold Tone CC
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Round clip on CHANEL earrings in gold metal. CC at the Center. Scratches on the set of loops. Stamp of the brand present. Correct condition for a vintage piece. S (private sales) eng...
Gilt Metal
Chanel Classic Gold CC Hieroglyphs Stud Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel ClassicGold CC Hieroglyphs Stud Piercing Earrings *Marked 19 *Made in France *Comes with the original box, pouch and booklet -It is approximately 0.75" x 0.5". -In a pristin...
Chanel Silver CC Iridescent Pearl Gumball Clip on Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Silver CC Iridescent Pearl Gumball Clip on Earrings *Marked 98 *Made in France *Comes with the original box -It is approximately 0.55" x 0.55". -It is very elegant and bea...
Chanel Silver CC Iridescent Crystal Large Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Silver CC Iridescent Crystal Large Piercing Earrings *Marked 17 *Made in Italy *Comes with the original box, pouch and booklet -It is approximately 2.1" x 1.75". -Very class...
Chanel Grey CC Grey Scattering Crystal Large Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Grey CC Grey Scattering Crystal Large Piercing Earrings *Marked 17 *Made in Italy *Comes with the original box and pouch -Approximately 0.75" x 1" -Very pretty and shiny -In...
In the years following the opening of her modest millinery shop, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel became a pivotal designer of both fashionable casual wear and Paris haute couture as well as an icon and arbiter of 20th-century style with her bob haircut and pearls. Today vintage Chanel handbags, jackets and evening dresses are among the most sought-after clothing and accessories for fashion lovers all over the world.
The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel (1883–1971), who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric.
Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz.
But Chanel was not born into a life of glamour. Following the death of her mother, her father left her in an orphanage where she lived until the age of 18. It was there that she learned to sew as well as appreciate the classic pairing of black and white as worn by the nuns.
In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed.
Chanel closed her fashion operations during World War II, then returned to the industry in 1954 to design for the functional needs of modern women.
Structure and wearability endured in all of Chanel’s clothing and accessories, like the quilted leather 2.55 handbag — a 1955 update of a 1920s-era design — with its gold-chain shoulder strap that freed up a woman’s hands. The 1957 two-tone slingback pumps had a practical heel height while offering a bold statement in the black tip of the shoes. Her collarless jacket reacted against the constricting styles of Christian Dior's New Look, replacing them with a design that was timeless, an instant classic.
After Coco Chanel died in 1971, the brand underwent several changes in leadership, including fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, who took over as artistic director in 1983. His collections for Chanel displayed his knack for synthesizing old and new, high and low. Lagerfeld revived Chanel ballet flats and thoroughly embraced the classic logo's interlocking CCs, which took the form of a clasp featured on so many of the rare Chanel bags that are much sought after today.
Vintage Karl Lagerfeld designs for Chanel dresses, coats and other clothing of the 1980s, '90s and 2000s riffed on its iconography, accenting a lexicon of Chanel-isms with tastes of the moment. And as the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers, vintage Chanel bags of the 1990s are among the most prized of the brand’s offerings.
Over the years, the company has continued to innovate, such as expanding into ready-to-wear fashion in 1978 and, in 2002, establishing a subsidiary company — Paraffection — dedicated to preserving the heritage skills of fashion artisan workshops. The House of Chanel still operates its flagship on rue Cambon in Paris, where it all began.
Browse vintage Chanel bags, evening dresses, shoes, jewelry and other clothing and accessories 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.