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Tiffany & Co. Mabe Pearl and 14k Yellow Gold Post Earrings, Vintage
Tiffany & Co. Mabe Pearl and 14k Yellow Gold Post Earrings, Vintage

Tiffany & Co. Mabe Pearl and 14k Yellow Gold Post Earrings, Vintage

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The gorgeous white pearls measure 13mm, exhibit high luster and iridescence, and are framed in 14k yellow gold. The earrings measure 11/16" in diameter and have posts with French cli...

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Late 20th Century American Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Leaf Cluster Cocktail Earrings 8.62ct 18K White Gold
Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Leaf Cluster Cocktail Earrings 8.62ct 18K White Gold

Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Leaf Cluster Cocktail Earrings 8.62ct 18K White Gold

Located in Great Neck, NY

Expertly handcrafted with substantial gold weight and finished with secure French backs, these blue sapphire diamond statement earrings are perfect for collectors seeking Ceylon sapp...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...

Cartier Tremblant 18K White Gold Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Clip-On Earrings
Cartier Tremblant 18K White Gold Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Clip-On Earrings

Cartier Tremblant 18K White Gold Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Clip-On Earrings

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Step into the world of vintage elegance with these stunning Cartier Tremblant 18K White Gold Diamond, Sapphire, and Ruby Clip-On Earrings, a true testament to timeless design and cra...

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20th Century French Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Logo Rhinestone Flower Earrings
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Logo Rhinestone Flower Earrings

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Logo Rhinestone Flower Earrings

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Logo Rhinestone Flower Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) Width: 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) Weight per Earring: 19 grams Features: - 100% Authent...

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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Sun Logo Earrings
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Sun Logo Earrings

Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Sun Logo Earrings

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Sun Logo Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.77 inches (4.5 cm) Width: 1.65 inches (4.2 cm) Weight per Earring: 12 grams Features: - 100% Authentic C...

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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Coral Turquoise Rhinestone Earrings
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Coral Turquoise Rhinestone Earrings

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Coral Turquoise Rhinestone Earrings

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Coral Turquoise Rhinestone Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.38 inches (3.5 cm) Width: 0.75 inch (1.9 cm) Weight per Earring: 9 grams Features: - 100% Auth...

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20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

26.00 Carats Total Aquamarine & Diamond Pave Drop Earrings in White Gold
26.00 Carats Total Aquamarine & Diamond Pave Drop Earrings in White Gold

26.00 Carats Total Aquamarine & Diamond Pave Drop Earrings in White Gold

By Sarosi By Timeless Gems

Located in Los Angeles, CA

They are made with posts and French clip backs. Each earring measures approximately 1 inch in length.

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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Sunburst Rhinestone Earrings
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Sunburst Rhinestone Earrings

Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Sunburst Rhinestone Earrings

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Sunburst Rhinestone Earrings Measurements: Height: 2.05 inches (5.2 cm) Width: 1.97 inches (5 cm) Weight per Earring: 26 grams Features: - 100% Au...

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20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX White Enamel Disc Earrings
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX White Enamel Disc Earrings

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX White Enamel Disc Earrings

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX White Enamel Disc Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.38 inches (3.5 cm) Width: 1.38 inches (3.5 cm) Weight per Earring: 13 grams Features: - 100% Authentic ...

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20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Iconic Sun Face Earrings
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Iconic Sun Face Earrings

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Iconic Sun Face Earrings

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Iconic Sun Face Earrings Measurements: Height: 1 7/8 inches Width: 1 7/8 inches Depth: 3/4 inch Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - Huge 3D su...

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20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Logo Sun Earrings
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Logo Sun Earrings

Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Logo Sun Earrings

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Logo Sun Earrings Measurements: Height: 2.16 inches (5.5 cm) Width: 1.93 inches (4.9 cm) Weight per Earring: 20 grams Features: - 100% Authentic C...

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20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage 1994 COCO CHANEL Medallion Disc Earrings
Vintage 1994 COCO CHANEL Medallion Disc Earrings

Vintage 1994 COCO CHANEL Medallion Disc Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage 1994 COCO CHANEL Medallion Disc Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.29 inches (3.3 cm) Width: 1.29 inches (3.3 cm) Weight per Earring: 15 grams Features: - 100% Authentic CHAN...

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1990s French Clip-on Earrings

14K Two-Tone Gold Opal Ruby Diamond Clip-On Earrings, Circa 1980
14K Two-Tone Gold Opal Ruby Diamond Clip-On Earrings, Circa 1980

14K Two-Tone Gold Opal Ruby Diamond Clip-On Earrings, Circa 1980

Located in Palm Desert, CA

The approximate total carat weight of the diamonds is 1.89ctw. These sparkling earrings have a post and French clip back. The pair of earrings weigh 8.6 grams.

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Vintage 1980s American Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Nacre Disc Earrings
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Nacre Disc Earrings

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Nacre Disc Earrings

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Nacre Disc Earrings Measurements: Height: 1 inch (2.5 cm) Width: 1 inch (2.5 cm) Weight: 16 grams Features: - 100% Authentic YVES SAINT LAURENT. - Ro...

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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Pentagon Geometric Red Black Enamel Earrings
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Pentagon Geometric Red Black Enamel Earrings

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Pentagon Geometric Red Black Enamel Earrings

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Pentagon Geometric Red Black Enamel Earrings Features: - 100% Authentic YVES SAINT LAURENT. - Pentagon shape red and black enamel earrings. - Signed Y...

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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

David Yurman Pearl & Natural Diamond Halo 18-Karat Earrings In Stock
David Yurman Pearl & Natural Diamond Halo 18-Karat Earrings In Stock

David Yurman Pearl & Natural Diamond Halo 18-Karat Earrings In Stock

By David Yurman

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Diamond Color: The diamonds are approximately G/H in color Diamond Clarity: The diamonds are approximately VS/SI in clarity Earring Backs: 18k yellow gold french wire backs Item Dime...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Wood Rhinestone Disc Earrings
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Wood Rhinestone Disc Earrings

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Wood Rhinestone Disc Earrings

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Wood Rhinestone Disc Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.30 inches (3.3 cm) Width: 1.30 inches (3.3 cm) Weight: 12 grams Features: - 100% Authentic YVES...

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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

David Yurman Midnight Melange Diamond & Onyx 18-Karat Drop Earrings In Stock
David Yurman Midnight Melange Diamond & Onyx 18-Karat Drop Earrings In Stock

David Yurman Midnight Melange Diamond & Onyx 18-Karat Drop Earrings In Stock

By David Yurman

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Diamond Clarity: The diamonds are approximately SI in clarity. Earring Backs: 18k yellow gold french wire backs Item Dimensions: The earrings are approximately 10.40mm in length, 10....

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Natural 1.10 Carat Diamond 18-Karat Quatrefoil Earrings In Stock
David Yurman Natural 1.10 Carat Diamond 18-Karat Quatrefoil Earrings In Stock

David Yurman Natural 1.10 Carat Diamond 18-Karat Quatrefoil Earrings In Stock

By David Yurman

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Diamond Clarity: The diamonds are approximately VS/SI in clarity. Earring Backs: 18k yellow gold french wire backs Item Dimensions: The earrings are approximately 15.20mm in length, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Charming vintage 6.38 Carat  Old European Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings GIA
Charming vintage 6.38 Carat  Old European Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings GIA

Charming vintage 6.38 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings GIA

Located in New York, NY

The larger diamonds weigh 3.06 carats and 2.62 carats and have K color and VVS2 clarity, while the smaller diamonds total approx. 0.70 carat. Earrings are not pierced, and secure wit...

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Vintage 1930s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Massive YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Lucite Rhinestone Hexagon Earrings
Vintage Massive YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Lucite Rhinestone Hexagon Earrings

Vintage Massive YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Lucite Rhinestone Hexagon Earrings

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage Massive YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Lucite Rhinestone Hexagon Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.65 inches (4.2 cm) Width: 1.34 inches (3.4 cm) Weight per Earring: 21 grams Featur...

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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Massive YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Spiral Sun Disc Wood Earrings
Vintage Massive YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Spiral Sun Disc Wood Earrings

Vintage Massive YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Spiral Sun Disc Wood Earrings

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage Massive YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Spiral Sun Disc Wood Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.61 inches (4.1 cm) Width: 1.61 inches (4.1 cm) Weight: 23 grams Features: - 100% Authen...

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20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Blue Wood Textured Gilt Flower Earrings
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Blue Wood Textured Gilt Flower Earrings

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Blue Wood Textured Gilt Flower Earrings

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Blue Wood Textured Gilt Flower Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.96 inches (5 cm) Width: 1.96 inches (5 cm) Weight: 24 grams Features: - 100% Authenti...

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20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Blue Enamel Diamond Banana Clip-On Earrings 18K Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Blue Enamel Diamond Banana Clip-On Earrings 18K Gold

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Blue Enamel Diamond Banana Clip-On Earrings 18K Gold

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany Co France Jean Schlumberger Lozenge Earrings In 18Kt With Blue Enamel.

Category

20th Century French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Coral, Black Enamel, Onyx Earrings
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Coral, Black Enamel, Onyx Earrings

Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Coral, Black Enamel, Onyx Earrings

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

At their centers, two oval cabochon-cut natural Sardinian red corals, each measuring an impressive 14 millimeters, command attention with their rich hue and substantial combined weig...

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20th Century Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Moonstone and Blue Spinel Drop Earrings in White Gold, 23.47 Carats Total
Moonstone and Blue Spinel Drop Earrings in White Gold, 23.47 Carats Total

Moonstone and Blue Spinel Drop Earrings in White Gold, 23.47 Carats Total

By Sarosi By Timeless Gems

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Two gorgeous, denim-blue spinels sparkle just above the moonstones, creating a striking, goes-with-anything color combination. With posts and French clip backs, these earrings nestle...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, Spinel, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Retro Green Topaz & Diamond Clip-On Earrings, USA
14K Yellow Gold Retro Green Topaz & Diamond Clip-On Earrings, USA

14K Yellow Gold Retro Green Topaz & Diamond Clip-On Earrings, USA

Located in Palm Desert, CA

The diamonds have a total carat weight of 1.0ct. The earrings have a post and French clip back. Each earring measures 16.2mm wide x 21.2mm tall x 10mm deep.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Massive YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl by Robert Goossens Coral Gilt Rhinestone
Vintage Massive YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl by Robert Goossens Coral Gilt Rhinestone

Vintage Massive YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl by Robert Goossens Coral Gilt Rhinestone

By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage Massive YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl by Robert Goossens Coral Gilt Rhinestone Earrings Measurements: Height: 2.95 inches (7.5 cm) Width: 2.28 inches (5.8 cm) Weight per Earring: 2...

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20th Century French Dangle Earrings

Australian Black Opal & Diamond 18k Gold Collar Necklace & Earring Set
Australian Black Opal & Diamond 18k Gold Collar Necklace & Earring Set

Australian Black Opal & Diamond 18k Gold Collar Necklace & Earring Set

Located in Great Neck, NY

Designed as large button-style statement earrings with French backs, they measure approximately 1.75 inches long by 1.35 inches wide, offering elegant scale and balance when worn wit...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea P...

12 Carat Amethyst Earrings Pendant Necklace Gold Victorian Engraved Parure 1870
12 Carat Amethyst Earrings Pendant Necklace Gold Victorian Engraved Parure 1870

12 Carat Amethyst Earrings Pendant Necklace Gold Victorian Engraved Parure 1870

Located in New York, NY

The earrings have wonderful French lever backs. The pendant/brooch and earrings have matching designs.

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1930s Diamonds 18 Karat Rose White Gold Lever- Back Earrings
1930s Diamonds 18 Karat Rose White Gold Lever- Back Earrings

1930s Diamonds 18 Karat Rose White Gold Lever- Back Earrings

Located in Poitiers, FR

Earrings in 18 karats rose and white gold, eagle's head hallmark. Antique drop earring, each is set with claws of a brilliant-cut diamond on a sun set surmounted by a smaller diamond...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Double C Earrings with Diamonds
Cartier Double C Earrings with Diamonds

Cartier Double C Earrings with Diamonds

By Cartier

Located in Darnestown, MD

Cartier Double C earrings with alternating ribs of yellow and white gold. Each C is embellished with pave diamonds. Backs are posts and clips. Measurements are 1 1/8" in length and 9...

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Late 20th Century French Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

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French Backed Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of french backed earrings. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 42 vintage examples as well as 22 contemporary versions. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of french backed earrings made by Modern jewelers — as well as those associated with Revival — are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Marcello Fontana, Sarosi By Timeless Gems and Georland produced popular versions that are worth a look. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 33, are particularly popular. A selection of round cut, french cut and brilliant cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of french backed earrings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are French Backed Earrings?

Prices for french backed earrings start at $211 and top out at $41,122 with these earrings, on average, selling for $2,050.

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.