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0.50ct Diamond Marquise Shaped Drop Earrings in 18k Gold
0.50ct Diamond Marquise Shaped Drop Earrings in 18k Gold

0.50ct Diamond Marquise Shaped Drop Earrings in 18k Gold

By Oshi Jewels

Located in Bangkok, TH

, Natural Diamond Earrings, Lever-Back earrings, Heavy End Earrings. Jewels By Tarry presents to you a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

0.50ct Diamond Marquise Shaped Drop Earrings in 14k Gold
0.50ct Diamond Marquise Shaped Drop Earrings in 14k Gold

0.50ct Diamond Marquise Shaped Drop Earrings in 14k Gold

By Oshi Jewels

Located in Bangkok, TH

, Natural Diamond Earrings, Lever-Back earrings, Heavy End Earrings. Jewels By Tarry presents to you a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Kanners Heart Shape Citrine Diamond Gold Flower Earrings
Michael Kanners Heart Shape Citrine Diamond Gold Flower Earrings

Michael Kanners Heart Shape Citrine Diamond Gold Flower Earrings

By Michael Kanners

Located in Bal Harbour, FL

beautiful flower. Just large enough to make the right impact, without being too heavy, these wonderful

Category

2010s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Pair of 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Shell Clip Earrings
Pair of 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Shell Clip Earrings

Pair of 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Shell Clip Earrings

Located in Austin, TX

A classic pair of turbo shell shaped clip-on earrings in heavy 18k yellow gold accented with a

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

0.73 Carat Diamond Pear Shaped Drop Earrings in 18k Gold
0.73 Carat Diamond Pear Shaped Drop Earrings in 18k Gold

0.73 Carat Diamond Pear Shaped Drop Earrings in 18k Gold

By Oshi Jewels

Located in Bangkok, TH

, Natural Diamond Earrings, Cluster dangle earrings, Heavy End Earrings. Jewels By Tarry presents to you a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

18K White Gold Modern Diamond and Pink Sapphires Oval Moonstone Earrings
18K White Gold Modern Diamond and Pink Sapphires Oval Moonstone Earrings

18K White Gold Modern Diamond and Pink Sapphires Oval Moonstone Earrings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

soldered onto the earrings, with it's levered backings. These earrings are rather heavy weighing at 12

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold Ribbon Clip-On 1 Inch Earrings
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold Ribbon Clip-On 1 Inch Earrings

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold Ribbon Clip-On 1 Inch Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

). Weight: About 12 oz (please confirm if this is accurate, as it is unusually heavy for earrings) or

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

7.50 Carat Ruby Sapphire Diamond Swirl Button Gold Clip Post Earrings
7.50 Carat Ruby Sapphire Diamond Swirl Button Gold Clip Post Earrings

7.50 Carat Ruby Sapphire Diamond Swirl Button Gold Clip Post Earrings

Located in Stamford, CT

Mid-Century 1950's Heavy swirl clip post earrings. These large 18k yellow gold earrings consist of

Category

Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

1.19ct Diamond Baguette and Round Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18k Gold
1.19ct Diamond Baguette and Round Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18k Gold

1.19ct Diamond Baguette and Round Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18k Gold

By Oshi Jewels

Located in Bangkok, TH

Diamond Earrings, Lever-Back earrings, Heavy End Earrings. Oshi Jewels presents to you a beautiful

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

1.19ct Diamond Baguette and Round Cut Diamond Lever-Back Earrings in 14k Gold
1.19ct Diamond Baguette and Round Cut Diamond Lever-Back Earrings in 14k Gold

1.19ct Diamond Baguette and Round Cut Diamond Lever-Back Earrings in 14k Gold

By Oshi Jewels

Located in Bangkok, TH

Diamond Earrings, Lever-Back earrings, Heavy End Earrings. Oshi Jewels presents to you a beautiful

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

One-Of-A-Kind Large Hammered 14k Solid Yellow Gold Hoops
One-Of-A-Kind Large Hammered 14k Solid Yellow Gold Hoops

One-Of-A-Kind Large Hammered 14k Solid Yellow Gold Hoops

By LÖF

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. These are big beautiful hoops and therefore 18k would be too heavy as earrings. Making them in 14k gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Wait 14k Gold Diamond OJDEO05
Wait 14k Gold Diamond OJDEO05

Wait 14k Gold Diamond OJDEO05

By Oshi Jewels

Located in Bangkok, TH

Diamond Earrings, Cluster dangle earrings, Heavy End Earrings. Jewels By Tarry presents to you a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Wait 18k Gold Diamond Ojde05
Wait 18k Gold Diamond Ojde05

Wait 18k Gold Diamond Ojde05

By Oshi Jewels

Located in Bangkok, TH

Diamond Earrings, Cluster dangle earrings, Heavy End Earrings. Jewels By Tarry presents to you a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

8mm Half Sphere Ball 14K Gold Diamond Cut Studs
8mm Half Sphere Ball 14K Gold Diamond Cut Studs

8mm Half Sphere Ball 14K Gold Diamond Cut Studs

Located in Miami, FL

without being too bulky or heavy. Each earring is finely crafted in solid 14K yellow gold with a diamond

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

5mm Half Sphere Ball 14K Gold Diamond Cut Studs
5mm Half Sphere Ball 14K Gold Diamond Cut Studs

5mm Half Sphere Ball 14K Gold Diamond Cut Studs

Located in Miami, FL

visual attention without being too bulky or heavy. Each earring is finely crafted in solid 14K yellow

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

6mm Half Ball Sphere 14K Gold Diamond Cut Studs
6mm Half Ball Sphere 14K Gold Diamond Cut Studs

6mm Half Ball Sphere 14K Gold Diamond Cut Studs

Located in Miami, FL

visual attention without being too bulky or heavy. Each earring is finely crafted in solid 14K yellow

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wait 18k Gold Diamond OJDE30
Wait 18k Gold Diamond OJDE30

Wait 18k Gold Diamond OJDE30

By Oshi Jewels

Located in Bangkok, TH

, Natural Diamond Earrings, Cluster dangle earrings, Heavy End Earrings. Jewels By Tarry presents to you a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Wait 14k Gold Diamond Ojde30
Wait 14k Gold Diamond Ojde30

Wait 14k Gold Diamond Ojde30

By Oshi Jewels

Located in Bangkok, TH

, Natural Diamond Earrings, Cluster dangle earrings, Heavy End Earrings. Jewels By Tarry presents to you a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Wait 18k Gold Diamond OJDE26
Wait 18k Gold Diamond OJDE26

Wait 18k Gold Diamond OJDE26

By Oshi Jewels

Located in Bangkok, TH

Diamond Earrings, Cluster dangle earrings, Heavy End Earrings. Jewels By Tarry presents to you a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Wait 14k Gold Diamond Ojde26
Wait 14k Gold Diamond Ojde26

Wait 14k Gold Diamond Ojde26

By Oshi Jewels

Located in Bangkok, TH

Diamond Earrings, Cluster dangle earrings, Heavy End Earrings. Jewels By Tarry presents to you a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Wait 14k Gold Diamond Ojde27
Wait 14k Gold Diamond Ojde27

Wait 14k Gold Diamond Ojde27

By Oshi Jewels

Located in Bangkok, TH

Diamond Earrings, Cluster dangle earrings, Heavy End Earrings. Jewels By Tarry presents to you a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Wait 14k Gold Diamond Ojde31
Wait 14k Gold Diamond Ojde31

Wait 14k Gold Diamond Ojde31

By Oshi Jewels

Located in Bangkok, TH

, Natural Diamond Earrings, Cluster dangle earrings, Heavy End Earrings. Jewels By Tarry presents to you a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Wait 18k Gold Diamond OJDE27
Wait 18k Gold Diamond OJDE27

Wait 18k Gold Diamond OJDE27

By Oshi Jewels

Located in Bangkok, TH

Diamond Earrings, Cluster dangle earrings, Heavy End Earrings. Jewels By Tarry presents to you a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Wait 18k Gold Diamond OJDE31
Wait 18k Gold Diamond OJDE31

Wait 18k Gold Diamond OJDE31

By Oshi Jewels

Located in Bangkok, TH

, Natural Diamond Earrings, Cluster dangle earrings, Heavy End Earrings. Jewels By Tarry presents to you a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

D'Orlan Moon Glow Earclips
D'Orlan Moon Glow Earclips

D'Orlan Moon Glow Earclips

Located in New York, NY

design and glow from different angles. 1.25" width. These striking earrings are slightly heavier than

Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Heavy 18K Italian Gold Multi Gemstone Briolette Necklace and Earring Suite 54.6g
Heavy 18K Italian Gold Multi Gemstone Briolette Necklace and Earring Suite 54.6g

Heavy 18K Italian Gold Multi Gemstone Briolette Necklace and Earring Suite 54.6g

Located in Plantation, FL

(COULDNT FIT EARRINGS AND NECKLACE IN SAME PHOTO MAKE SURE TO GO THROUGH ALL PHOTOS) The suite is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold

Cast Bronze Buddha Head Sculpture with Verdigris 19th C.
Cast Bronze Buddha Head Sculpture with Verdigris 19th C.

Cast Bronze Buddha Head Sculpture with Verdigris 19th C.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

earlobes, The elongated earlobes caused by wearing heavy earrings in his youth, reflect Buddha's royal

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Khmer Bayon Bronze Garuda on Naga Finial, 12th/14th Century, Cambodia
Khmer Bayon Bronze Garuda on Naga Finial, 12th/14th Century, Cambodia

Khmer Bayon Bronze Garuda on Naga Finial, 12th/14th Century, Cambodia

Located in Austin, TX

. Garuda is dressed in royal attire, with a tall, conical crown, heavy earrings, a large pectoral and

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Small Antique Bronze Buddha Head Sculpture with Verdigris on Stand
Small Antique Bronze Buddha Head Sculpture with Verdigris on Stand

Small Antique Bronze Buddha Head Sculpture with Verdigris on Stand

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

symbol of his spirituality is placed on top of his head. The elongated earlobes caused by wearing heavy

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Thai Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Kabyle Jewelry from Algeria, Racinet Afrique Chromolithograph, 1888
Kabyle Jewelry from Algeria, Racinet Afrique Chromolithograph, 1888

Kabyle Jewelry from Algeria, Racinet Afrique Chromolithograph, 1888

Located in Langweer, NL

, earrings, brooches, and garment fasteners—arranged in a balanced, almost architectural layout. These pieces

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Dvaravati Meditation Buddha Statue in antique Thai
Dvaravati Meditation Buddha Statue in antique Thai

Dvaravati Meditation Buddha Statue in antique Thai

Located in Milano, IT

encounter him. The Buddha's elongated earlobes, a reminder of his youth as a prince adorned with heavy gold

Category

Antique Early 1800s Thai Anglo-Indian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Basak Baykal Forget Me Not Opal Earrings
Basak Baykal Forget Me Not Opal Earrings

Basak Baykal Forget Me Not Opal Earrings

By BASAK BAYKAL JEWELERY

Located in Mahmutpaşa, 34

heavy earrings, one being approximately 20grams.

Category

2010s Turkish Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Gauge Against The Machine earring
Gauge Against The Machine earring

Gauge Against The Machine earring

Unavailable|$650 / item

Gauge Against The Machine earring

By Heavy Metals NYC

Located in Brooklyn, NY

14K gold, curated ear earring with piercings and gauge details. Meta metal.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Rhodium

95 Carat Tanzanite and Moonstone Earrings
95 Carat Tanzanite and Moonstone Earrings

95 Carat Tanzanite and Moonstone Earrings

By Roland Auer

Located in Vösendorf, AT

heavier earrings like these, it is very important that they are well positoned on the earlobe so that they

Category

2010s Austrian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Superlight and Flat Multicolor Tourmaline Earrings
Superlight and Flat Multicolor Tourmaline Earrings

Superlight and Flat Multicolor Tourmaline Earrings

By Roland Auer

Located in Vösendorf, AT

back side. I usually make these stoppers for heavier earrings but they also add more stability when

Category

2010s Austrian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum

Superlight and Flat Opal and Blue Sapphire Earrings
Superlight and Flat Opal and Blue Sapphire Earrings

Superlight and Flat Opal and Blue Sapphire Earrings

By Roland Auer

Located in Vösendorf, AT

stability on top of the earlobe from the back side. I usually make these stoppers for heavier earrings but

Category

2010s Austrian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Opal, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Sterling Silver "Heavy Metal" Wrap-Me-Up Chain Earrings
Sterling Silver "Heavy Metal" Wrap-Me-Up Chain Earrings

Sterling Silver "Heavy Metal" Wrap-Me-Up Chain Earrings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bold but also easy to wear--the perfect Sterling chain post earrings with the added sophistication

Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Designer Vitelli Diamond Green Pink Tourmaline Earrings 18K Gold Heavy Vintage
Designer Vitelli Diamond Green Pink Tourmaline Earrings 18K Gold Heavy Vintage

Designer Vitelli Diamond Green Pink Tourmaline Earrings 18K Gold Heavy Vintage

By Estate Jewelry

Located in Brambleton, US

Designer Vitelli Diamond Green Pink Tourmaline Earrings 18K Gold Heavy Vintage Estate Studs

Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold Massive Ball Stud Earrings 375 Purity VGC Heavy
Vintage 9ct Gold Massive Ball Stud Earrings 375 Purity VGC Heavy

Vintage 9ct Gold Massive Ball Stud Earrings 375 Purity VGC Heavy

Located in Camelford, GB

A very special item for you to consider: 9CT GOLD VERY LARGE HALF BALL STUD EARRINGS DETAILS

Category

20th Century British Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9ct White Gold Diamond Paste Drop Dangle Earrings 375 Purity Large Heavy
Vintage 9ct White Gold Diamond Paste Drop Dangle Earrings 375 Purity Large Heavy

Vintage 9ct White Gold Diamond Paste Drop Dangle Earrings 375 Purity Large Heavy

Located in Camelford, GB

A very special item for you to consider: 9CT WHITE GOLD DIAMOND PASTE DROP DANGLE EARRINGS

Category

20th Century British Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 9ct White Gold Diamond Paste Drop Dangle Earrings 375 Purity Large Heavy
Vintage 9ct White Gold Diamond Paste Drop Dangle Earrings 375 Purity Large Heavy

Vintage 9ct White Gold Diamond Paste Drop Dangle Earrings 375 Purity Large Heavy

Located in Camelford, GB

A very special item for you to consider: 9CT WHITE GOLD DIAMOND PASTE DROP DANGLE EARRINGS

Category

20th Century British Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold

Antique 8ct Gold Large Pearl Drop Dangle Earrings 333 Purity Heavy German Deco
Antique 8ct Gold Large Pearl Drop Dangle Earrings 333 Purity Heavy German Deco

Antique 8ct Gold Large Pearl Drop Dangle Earrings 333 Purity Heavy German Deco

Located in Camelford, GB

A very special item for you to consider: 8CT HEAVY GOLD LARGE CAGED PEARL DROP DANGLE EARRINGS

Category

20th Century British Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal Doublet Hinged Teardrops Bezel Set in 18k Heavy Matte Yellow Gold
Opal Doublet Hinged Teardrops Bezel Set in 18k Heavy Matte Yellow Gold

Opal Doublet Hinged Teardrops Bezel Set in 18k Heavy Matte Yellow Gold

By Loriann Stevenson Fine Jewelry

Located in Santa Monica, CA

These Sweet opal Doublet 3 drop earrings are Bezel set in Heavy 18k Matte Yellow Gold and Hinged

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Statement Geometric 18K Gold Hoop Earrings, Minimalist Woven Round Hoop Earrings
Statement Geometric 18K Gold Hoop Earrings, Minimalist Woven Round Hoop Earrings

Statement Geometric 18K Gold Hoop Earrings, Minimalist Woven Round Hoop Earrings

Located in Rottedam, NL

profile are made of solid 18CT gold. These hoop earrings are rather heavy and weight 3 grams each. A

Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Artisan Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rigido (rrr) Rigido Earring
Rigido (rrr) Rigido Earring

Rigido (rrr) Rigido Earring

Unavailable|$550 / item

Rigido (rrr) Rigido Earring

By Rígido

Located in A CORUÑA, ES

(rrr) Rigido is a Rigido statement piece. This unique heavy-weight earring is made of 100% Sterling

Category

2010s Spanish Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Turquoise Silver drop earrings
Victorian Turquoise Silver drop earrings

Victorian Turquoise Silver drop earrings

Located in Boston, Lincolnshire

settings. The earrings are not heavy and perfect for everyday wear. English origin. Total drop including

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Lux Rose Gold & Diamond Earrings
Lux Rose Gold & Diamond Earrings

Lux Rose Gold & Diamond Earrings

Located in London, England

Beautiful heavy and bold earrings that are a perfect gift with a sophisticated design. Made of

Category

2010s Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Carved Faux Amber Drop Earrings
Vintage Carved Faux Amber Drop Earrings

Vintage Carved Faux Amber Drop Earrings

Located in New York, NY

These vintage earrings feature heavily carved faux amber color resin drops in a gold tone setting

Category

Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings

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Heavy Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of heavy earrings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our selection of items includes 25 vintage examples as well as 4 contemporary versions. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of heavy earrings includes designs that are universally popular, but Modern and Contemporary styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Cartier, David Webb and Tiffany & Co. each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 3, are particularly popular. A selection of round cut and cabochon can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of heavy earrings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Heavy Earrings?

On average, heavy earrings at 1stDibs sell for $3,250, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $13,860 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.