Costume Jewelry Earrings
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modernist More Earrings
1990s Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
1990s Unknown More Earrings
Vintage 1980s Modern Hoop Earrings
1990s Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
1990s Unknown Artisan Hoop Earrings
Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modernist Dangle Earrings
1990s Unknown Modern Hoop Earrings
1990s Unknown Artisan Hoop Earrings
1990s Unknown Anglo-Indian Clip-on Earrings
1990s Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modernist Hoop Earrings
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1950s Japanese Artisan Clip-on Earrings
1990s Unknown Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
1990s Unknown Artisan Dangle Earrings
1990s Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modernist Clip-on Earrings
1990s Unknown Dangle Earrings
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
1990s Unknown Modernist Dangle Earrings
Vintage 1980s Unknown Artisan Clip-on Earrings
1990s Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco More Earrings
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
20th Century French Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Baroque Revival Chandelier Earrings
Vintage 1970s American Drop Earrings
Vintage 1960s American Hoop Earrings
Vintage 1980s Hoop Earrings
Vintage 1980s American Hoop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
2010s French More Earrings
Vintage 1960s Stud Earrings
20th Century Retro Clip-on Earrings
Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Chandelier Earrings
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Crystal
1990s French Drop Earrings
Vintage 1960s Stud Earrings
Vintage 1980s French More Earrings
Vintage 1960s American Modern Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1960s Stud Earrings
Mid-20th Century Clip-on Earrings
20th Century French Drop Earrings
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
1990s Italian Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1950s American Artist Chandelier Earrings
Silver Plate
Vintage 1980s American Artisan Chandelier Earrings
Gold Plate
1990s Italian Clip-on Earrings
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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.
- Is costume jewelry valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Costume jewelry is very desirable on the secondhand market. There are many collectible costume jewelry brands that are quite valuable.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023To tell how old costume jewelry is, first look for identifying marks. You can then use trusted online resources to determine who made the piece. Once you know the maker, you can then research their designs to try and estimate the age. The best way to determine how old a piece of costume jewelry is would be to consult a knowledgeable appraiser or antique jewelry dealer for assistance with dating the accessory. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of vintage and antique jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Vintage costume jewelry refers to costume jewelry that is 20 to 80 years old. Jewelry, costume or otherwise, that is 100 years old is referred to as antique. The big design fair in Paris in 1900 inspired jewelers to work with inexpensive materials, and Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel and others helped popularize costume jewelry during the 1920s. The roots of costume jewelry, however, took shape at least as far back as the 18th century, when paste jewelry that featured hand-cut glass instead of gemstones first emerged. Shop a variety of vintage costume jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chanel uses a variety of materials to produce costume jewelry. Most pieces are non-precious metals with resin, glass and crystal used in place of genuine pearls and gemstones. Some designs incorporate real leather or fabrics like velvet. You'll find a variety of Chanel jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dior costume jewelry will tarnish over time if not properly taken care of. Be sure to avoid getting fragrances and creams on your jewelry, and clean your accessories every so often to help it last. Shop a collection of Dior jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Although costume jewelry is usually more affordable because many Chanel costume pieces have a timeless style as well as good craftsmanship, they hold their value and so can be sold at an expensive price.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 29, 2024You can buy Chanel costume jewelry directly from the brand’s official website as well as in its boutiques. See the site’s store locator in order to find the official Chanel boutique nearest you. You can also find Chanel products on offer at any of the luxury house’s authorized retailers as well as through resellers.
Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel introduced her costume jewelry in the 1920s, when the economy was roaring and fine jewelry was the main mode of adornment among her clients. Fearless about giving offense, Chanel proclaimed, “I love fakes because I find such jewelry provocative, and I find it disgraceful to walk around with millions of dollars around your neck, just because you are rich.” Then, in 1932, in the midst of the Great Depression, Chanel dramatically switched gears and designed her first and only diamond jewelry collection, Bijoux de Diamants.
Find vintage Chanel costume jewelry for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023To know what costume jewelry is worth money, one option is to conduct some online research. You can read articles on trusted websites to find out what types of pieces and makers are highly sought after. Another approach is to peruse the sold sections of reputable online platforms to get a feel for the selling prices of different types of jewelry. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of jewelry from some of the world's top dealers.
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