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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

Victorian Coral 18kt Gold Cameo Earrings
Victorian Coral 18kt Gold Cameo Earrings

Victorian Coral 18kt Gold Cameo Earrings

Located in New York, NY

These Victorian earrings feature a heavily carved woman’s face in coral in an 18kt gold setting

Category

Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings

14 Karat Yellow Gold Hands Holding Diamonds Earrings
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hands Holding Diamonds Earrings

14 Karat Yellow Gold Hands Holding Diamonds Earrings

By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

diamonds all day would make anyone's life a happy day. Let these earrings do the heavy lifting. A simple

Category

2010s North American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Carved Bog Oak Fuchsia Drop Earrings
Victorian Carved Bog Oak Fuchsia Drop Earrings

Victorian Carved Bog Oak Fuchsia Drop Earrings

Located in Boston, Lincolnshire

Outstanding Victorian c.1880 carved Bog Oak Fuchsia drop earrings for pierced ears. The earrings

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Plated Hands Holding Diamonds Earrings
14 Karat Yellow Gold Plated Hands Holding Diamonds Earrings

14 Karat Yellow Gold Plated Hands Holding Diamonds Earrings

By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

diamonds all day would make anyone's life a happy day. Let these earrings do the heavy lifting. A simple

Category

2010s North American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

Vintage Signed Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver Earrings
Vintage Signed Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver Earrings

Vintage Signed Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver Earrings

By Georg Jensen

Located in New York, NY

These signed Georg Jensen Denmark earrings feature a heavily carved sterling silver design. In

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish More Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

1.25 Carat 18 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx Diamond Earrings
1.25 Carat 18 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx Diamond Earrings

1.25 Carat 18 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx Diamond Earrings

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

and black onyx gemstones. Heavy chain design half hoop earrings with omega backs. Size, Medium

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Hearts On Fire 18 Karat White Gold 1.49 Carat Diamond Ariel Ear Vine Earrings
Hearts On Fire 18 Karat White Gold 1.49 Carat Diamond Ariel Ear Vine Earrings

Hearts On Fire 18 Karat White Gold 1.49 Carat Diamond Ariel Ear Vine Earrings

By Hearts On Fire

Located in Gainesville , FL

holds a total of 1.49 carats of perfectly cut round diamonds. These earrings include heavy-duty tension

Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

IGI Certified Gold Drop Earrings in Bracket Design with 1ct Diamond Centre
IGI Certified Gold Drop Earrings in Bracket Design with 1ct Diamond Centre

IGI Certified Gold Drop Earrings in Bracket Design with 1ct Diamond Centre

Located in Dubai, DU

design. Although substantial, the earrings aren’t heavy on the ears and sit gracefully on the earlobe

Category

1990s North American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Cross Icicle
Cross Icicle

Cross Icicle

Unavailable|$533 / set

Cross Icicle

Located in EINDHOVEN, NB

very important for the sustainable end-result of our jewelry. The earrings look heavy, but because of

Category

2010s Dutch Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

24k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass

Stylish Piaget Gold Earclips
Stylish Piaget Gold Earclips

Stylish Piaget Gold Earclips

By Piaget

Located in New York, NY

A simple but stylish earring for every day in a flattering half hoop design decorated in three

Category

1990s Swiss Hoop Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Hematite, Lapis Lazuli, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold

Gandharan Schist Lintel Depicting the Division of the Buddha's Relics
Gandharan Schist Lintel Depicting the Division of the Buddha's Relics

Gandharan Schist Lintel Depicting the Division of the Buddha's Relics

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

cylindrical reliquary with his portion of the ashes. The half-length figures behind the table wear heavy

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Afghan Antiquities

Materials

Schist

2nd Century Gandharan Stucco Buddha Head
2nd Century Gandharan Stucco Buddha Head

2nd Century Gandharan Stucco Buddha Head

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

reference to the Buddha’s former wealth, symbolized by the effect of wearing heavy earrings. Despite small

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Afghan Antiquities

Materials

Stucco

5th Century Gandharan Stucco Head of the Buddha
5th Century Gandharan Stucco Head of the Buddha

5th Century Gandharan Stucco Head of the Buddha

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

complacency is visible in his sweet smile. His elongated ear droops down, pulled from the weight of heavy

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Afghan Antiquities

Materials

Stucco

Undercover Earth Hoop Earrings
Undercover Earth Hoop Earrings

Undercover Earth Hoop Earrings

By Undercover, Jun Takahashi

Located in Seattle, WA

Size: OS, please note that the earrings is heavy Condition: 9,5/10. Almost new Feels free to

Category

2010s Japanese Neckcloths

1980s Stunning Pearl Goldplate Earring in the Taste of Coco Chanel
1980s Stunning Pearl Goldplate Earring in the Taste of Coco Chanel

1980s Stunning Pearl Goldplate Earring in the Taste of Coco Chanel

By Chanel

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Early 1980s Chic faux pearl and heavy gold plate earrings. in the refined taste of Coco Chanel

Category

Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate

Oscar De La Renta Garden Party Earrings
Oscar De La Renta Garden Party Earrings

Oscar De La Renta Garden Party Earrings

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

“Rainbow” Diamante at top of the lower cluster. All metal is heavily gilded. The earrings are designed for

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Drop Earrings

1970s Heavy 1.50 Carat VS Diamond Free-Form Tahitian Pearl Dangle Earrings
1970s Heavy 1.50 Carat VS Diamond Free-Form Tahitian Pearl Dangle Earrings

1970s Heavy 1.50 Carat VS Diamond Free-Form Tahitian Pearl Dangle Earrings

Located in Shaker Heights, OH

These stunning free form handmade 14k gold earrings feature ornate organic style pendants

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Domed Triangle 14 Karat Gold Earrings with Woven Ribbon Design
Domed Triangle 14 Karat Gold Earrings with Woven Ribbon Design

Domed Triangle 14 Karat Gold Earrings with Woven Ribbon Design

Located in Miami Beach, FL

on the ear with out the pain of a heavy earrings. The back has a post with a clip.

Category

Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

14kt Love Knot Earrings
14kt Love Knot Earrings

14kt Love Knot Earrings

Located in Towson, MD

the little black dress. (or any color!) These are not heavy earrings so they are comfy to wear and

Category

Vintage 1980s Hoop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14kt .88 Carat Ruby Cabochon Earrings
14kt .88 Carat Ruby Cabochon Earrings

14kt .88 Carat Ruby Cabochon Earrings

Located in Towson, MD

gotten larger from wearing previous heavy earrings in the past! The earrings measure 1.25 inch long by 5

Category

Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Vintage 7.39ct Marquise Ruby & 0.23ct Diamond Broad Hat Earrings
18K Gold Vintage 7.39ct Marquise Ruby & 0.23ct Diamond Broad Hat Earrings

18K Gold Vintage 7.39ct Marquise Ruby & 0.23ct Diamond Broad Hat Earrings

Located in เกาะสมุย, TH

A very beautiful and delicate vintage gold heavy earrings made in 18k solid yellow gold for both

Category

20th Century Asian Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Yellow Gold Heavy Tear Drop Earrings
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Yellow Gold Heavy Tear Drop Earrings

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Yellow Gold Heavy Tear Drop Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Yellow Gold Heavy Tear Drop Earrings This Tiffany & Co. dangle

Category

Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

James Avery 12mm Mabe Pearl Stud Earrings 14k yellow Gold Heavy 11g
James Avery 12mm Mabe Pearl Stud Earrings 14k yellow Gold Heavy 11g

James Avery 12mm Mabe Pearl Stud Earrings 14k yellow Gold Heavy 11g

Located in Northbrook, IL

Elevate your style with these exquisite James Avery 12mm mabe pearl stud earrings. Crafted in 14k

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Shrimp Heavy Clip Earrings
David Webb 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Shrimp Heavy Clip Earrings

David Webb 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Shrimp Heavy Clip Earrings

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

Heavy David Webb Gold Shrimp Clip Earrings crafted in 18K Yellow Gold. High polish to the textured

Category

20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Hammered Heavy Clip on Swirl Earrings
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Hammered Heavy Clip on Swirl Earrings

David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Hammered Heavy Clip on Swirl Earrings

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 18k yellow gold swirl design earrings by David Webb. Earrings are 33mm x 26mm. Marked: Webb

Category

20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unknown Designer 18 Karat .50 Carat Diamonds Star Clip Earrings Heavy
Unknown Designer 18 Karat .50 Carat Diamonds Star Clip Earrings Heavy

Unknown Designer 18 Karat .50 Carat Diamonds Star Clip Earrings Heavy

Located in New York, NY

Unique Modified Star diamond earrings 8 bezel set diamonds .50ct. F-color, Vs-1 clarity. 18kt

Category

2010s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18K heavy woven Heart Ear Clips
Tiffany & Co. 18K heavy woven Heart Ear Clips

Tiffany & Co. 18K heavy woven Heart Ear Clips

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

1980s Tiffany & Company 18K Yellow Gold Ear Clips in a Woven Heart Design.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Edgy & Contemporary Fallon Waterfall Earrings
Edgy & Contemporary Fallon Waterfall Earrings

Edgy & Contemporary Fallon Waterfall Earrings

Located in Atlanta, GA

from t-shirts and jeans to a 1970's disco era dress. (Please note that these earrings are fairly heavy

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Silver

Gilded Silver Hoop Earrings by Paula Pantolin
Gilded Silver Hoop Earrings by Paula Pantolin

Gilded Silver Hoop Earrings by Paula Pantolin

Located in Stockholm, SE

to wear, so your ears won't feel heavy. These chic hoop earrings are perfect to add a touch of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Hoop Earrings

Materials

Silver

Art deco Style Jade Ruby Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
Art deco Style Jade Ruby Diamond Gold Drop Earrings

Art deco Style Jade Ruby Diamond Gold Drop Earrings

By Baume

Located in Poitiers, FR

the spirit of Art Deco earrings. Our opinion: These jade earrings are heavily inspired by the 1930s

Category

2010s French Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Ethiopian White Opal Earrings in 18K Solid Yellow Gold
Ethiopian White Opal Earrings in 18K Solid Yellow Gold

Ethiopian White Opal Earrings in 18K Solid Yellow Gold

By Renate Exclusive

Located in Naples, NY

Luxurious and outstanding Opal earrings! They are heavier for everyday wear, but great for parties

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Joseff of Hollywood antiqued gilt long twist earrings 1960s
Joseff of Hollywood antiqued gilt long twist earrings 1960s

Joseff of Hollywood antiqued gilt long twist earrings 1960s

By Eugene Joseff

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

Joseff's jewellery were made hollow to stop them from being too heavy to wear. These earrings are a good

Category

Vintage 1960s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

4.85 Carat Emerald Heart Shape 18 Karat White Gold Earrings
4.85 Carat Emerald Heart Shape 18 Karat White Gold Earrings

4.85 Carat Emerald Heart Shape 18 Karat White Gold Earrings

By Emeralds Maravellous

Located in US

exquisitely handcrafted 18K white gold mountings. Earrings are pierced and secure with heavy push backs

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Gilded Sphere Drop Hoop Earrings By Anne Klein, 1980s
Vintage Gilded Sphere Drop Hoop Earrings By Anne Klein, 1980s

Vintage Gilded Sphere Drop Hoop Earrings By Anne Klein, 1980s

By Anne Klein

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - Each earring measures 1.75" tall - Heavy matte gold plate - Post earring backs

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

18K Gold Iolite Pink Tourmaline Contemporary Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
18K Gold Iolite Pink Tourmaline Contemporary Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings

18K Gold Iolite Pink Tourmaline Contemporary Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings

By Vaibhav Dhadda

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

heavy. The earrings feature a diamond studded pear shaped top and a suspended pear shape of high quality

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Iolite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Very long resin and gilt drop earrings, Guy Laroche, 1980s
Very long resin and gilt drop earrings, Guy Laroche, 1980s

Very long resin and gilt drop earrings, Guy Laroche, 1980s

By Guy Laroche

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

', imitating agates, lapis lazuli and others. Although very long, these earrings look heavier than they are to

Category

Vintage 1980s French Drop Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Cartier Gold Bamboo Earrings
Cartier Gold Bamboo Earrings

Cartier Gold Bamboo Earrings

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 2000 Cartier 18K Yellow Gold heavy Bamboo Earrings, having a light brushed finish. Posts with

Category

Early 2000s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Ippolita 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rock Candy Turquoise Cascade Drop Earrings
Ippolita 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rock Candy Turquoise Cascade Drop Earrings

Ippolita 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rock Candy Turquoise Cascade Drop Earrings

By Ippolita

Located in New York, NY

bezel-set in 18K yellow gold. Suspended from posts with heavy friction backs, these earrings are the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Dangling Victorian earrings - Floral 19th century - solid gold turquoise
Antique Dangling Victorian earrings - Floral 19th century - solid gold turquoise

Antique Dangling Victorian earrings - Floral 19th century - solid gold turquoise

Located in Antwerp, BE

look. These longer earrings are not heavy and therefore the perfect earrings to wear all day long. They

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold Diamond Huggie Earrings with Graduated Bead Drops, Signed TD
14K Gold Diamond Huggie Earrings with Graduated Bead Drops, Signed TD

14K Gold Diamond Huggie Earrings with Graduated Bead Drops, Signed TD

Located in Miami, FL

in a soft, understated way, giving the earrings presence without heaviness. This is a piece that

Category

1990s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Emerald Platinum 18K Earrings Diamond Colombian Certified Vintage 5.04 Cts
GIA Emerald Platinum 18K Earrings Diamond Colombian Certified Vintage 5.04 Cts

GIA Emerald Platinum 18K Earrings Diamond Colombian Certified Vintage 5.04 Cts

Located in Sylvania, GA

WITH 1.32 CARATS OF SPARKLING DIAMONDS. FINE ANTIQUE EARRINGS IS SOLID HEAVY PLATINUM & 18K GOLD

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Knot Stud Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold in Large Size Light Weight
Knot Stud Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold in Large Size Light Weight

Knot Stud Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold in Large Size Light Weight

By Five Star Jewelry

Located in Austin, TX

. They are hollow in the back so it gives the illusion of a knot in the front without making the earring

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Sapphire Gold Earrings
Tiffany & Co. Sapphire Gold Earrings

Tiffany & Co. Sapphire Gold Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Darnestown, MD

Tiffany half round earrings with sapphires surrounded by clusters of heavily textured irregular

Category

Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

1980s Chanel Button Runway Earrings
1980s Chanel Button Runway Earrings

1980s Chanel Button Runway Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

season number 29. These Coco Chanel earrings are heavily gold plated with a rope design around the

Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Bronze Buddha Bust On Black Lacquered Plinth Base
Bronze Buddha Bust On Black Lacquered Plinth Base

Bronze Buddha Bust On Black Lacquered Plinth Base

Located in Chicago, IL

represent a past wealth from when he wore heavy earrings.

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Busts

Materials

Bronze

TIFFANY & CO. Gold Earrings, Circa 1980
TIFFANY & CO. Gold Earrings, Circa 1980

TIFFANY & CO. Gold Earrings, Circa 1980

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

High X 5/8 Inch Wide and are of very heavy gauge. The Earrings are each marked 18K and one clip is

Category

Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

1980s Meister Retro Brutalist Gold Earrings
1980s Meister Retro Brutalist Gold Earrings

1980s Meister Retro Brutalist Gold Earrings

Located in Litchfield, CT

earrings. Borrowing heavily from Brutalist sculpture, the form and rough texture give them a chic, fresh

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

1980s Chanel Pink Lucite Gold Logo Earrings
1980s Chanel Pink Lucite Gold Logo Earrings

1980s Chanel Pink Lucite Gold Logo Earrings

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

These fantastic 1980s Chanel pink lucite earrings feature a bold gold tone CC motif. Each piece

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

1980s Chanel Pink Lucite Gold Logo Earrings
1980s Chanel Pink Lucite Gold Logo Earrings

1980s Chanel Pink Lucite Gold Logo Earrings

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

These fantastic 1980s Chanel pink lucite earrings feature a bold gold tone CC motif. Each piece

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Yellow Gold and Gem Set Large Classy Shell Earrings
Yellow Gold and Gem Set Large Classy Shell Earrings

Yellow Gold and Gem Set Large Classy Shell Earrings

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1990s 18K yellow Gold Turbo Shell Earrings, Heavy Ribbed Design measuring 1 1/4 inches in

Category

1990s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Karl Lagerfeld Whimsical Gilt Gold Handbag Logo Earrings, circa 1990
Karl Lagerfeld Whimsical Gilt Gold Handbag Logo Earrings, circa 1990

Karl Lagerfeld Whimsical Gilt Gold Handbag Logo Earrings, circa 1990

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Atlanta, GA

clip on earrings consist of heavy polished gold gilt metal handbags hung door knocker style from a half

Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Les Bernard Diamante and Faux Pearl Dangling Earrings, Circa 1980s
Vintage Les Bernard Diamante and Faux Pearl Dangling Earrings, Circa 1980s

Vintage Les Bernard Diamante and Faux Pearl Dangling Earrings, Circa 1980s

By Les Bernard

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Les Bernard Diamante and Faux Pearl Dangling Earrings. Heavy and substantial. Look like

Category

Vintage 1980s American Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

GIA 18K Ruby Earrings Diamond Certified Huggies Gold Vintage Box Huge 5.24 Cts
GIA 18K Ruby Earrings Diamond Certified Huggies Gold Vintage Box Huge 5.24 Cts

GIA 18K Ruby Earrings Diamond Certified Huggies Gold Vintage Box Huge 5.24 Cts

Located in Sylvania, GA

VINTAGE EARRINGS ARE SOLID HEAVY 18K YELLOW GOLD. GIA CERTIFICATION PAPERWORK INCLUDED. NATURAL RED

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold

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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.