High Karat Earrings
Vintage 1950s Indian Drop Earrings
Gold, 22k Gold
20th Century American Clip-on Earrings
Gold
Antique 19th Century More Earrings
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
20th Century Turkish Revival Drop Earrings
Emerald, Gold
2010s American Dangle Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch High Victorian Dangle Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Greek Clip-on Earrings
Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Clip-on Earrings
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
2010s American Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century American High Victorian Chandelier Earrings
Turquoise, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s American Retro Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1990s American Retro Drop Earrings
Quartz, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s English Modern Hoop Earrings
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold...
2010s North American Contemporary Stud Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Aquamarine, White Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Stud Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Stud Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Stud Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Stud Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Stud Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Stud Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Stud Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Stud Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Stud Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Stud Earrings
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Macanese Contemporary More Earrings
Tourmaline, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Hoop Earrings
18k Gold, Gold
2010s British Contemporary Stud Earrings
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.
- Why are 14-karat earrings good?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023There are several reasons why 14-karat earrings are good. The color of 14-karat gold is vivid, so many people find it visually appealing. Also, with 41.7% of its content coming from alloys, 14-karat gold is hard and strong. As a result, earrings made from it are less likely to become scratched, bent or broken compared to pieces featuring alloys with less base metal, like 18- and 22-karat. The metal is also less prone to tarnishing than varieties that contain more base metals, like 9- and 10-carat. Shop a diverse assortment of 14-karat gold earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Because gold is too delicate a metal for everyday wear, it is mixed with other alloys. The best mixtures of gold for earrings are 14K and 18K for everyday jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023There are a few things to look for in high-quality earrings. First, fine jewelry typically features precious metals like yellow gold, white gold, rose gold, platinum or sterling silver. If the earrings have stones, they should be genuine, natural, precious gems rather than synthetic stones made of glass, plastic or acrylic. Also, inspect the earrings carefully. High-quality pieces should have an even finish, and the backings or wires should be sturdy and securely attached. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of earrings from some of the world's top sellers.
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