Happy Face Earrings
2010s North American Artisan Drop Earrings
Moonstone, Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings
14k Gold
2010s American Dangle Earrings
Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Kyanite, Agate, Alexandrite, Chalcedony, Chrysophr...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chandelier Earrings
1990s European Artisan Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Silver
2010s English Contemporary Drop Earrings
Crystal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Abstract Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Color Pencil
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1960s Top Handle Bags
1890s Vienna Secession Figurative Prints
Lithograph
People Also Browsed
2010s Turkish Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Opal, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amber, Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Chalcedony, Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Art Deco Fashion Rings
Quartz, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings
14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings
14k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Recent Sales
Mid-20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
Gold
2010s British Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s British Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s British Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s British Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s British Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s British Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Modern Stud Earrings
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Chrysoberyl, Silver
1990s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Gold-filled, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Modernist Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Brooches
Topaz, Imperial Topaz
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Dangle Earrings
18k 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 1, 2023To match your earrings to your face, look for styles that contrast with its shape. For example, long dangle earrings can complement a shorter round face, while smaller hoops and studs can balance an oval one. Curvy earrings like clusters and hoops often look attractive framing square and rectangle faces. Experiment with different styles to discover what looks the best on you. Shop a wide range of 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.
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