Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Abstract Cross Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring an abstract cross
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Black Enamel Cross Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a black enamel cross
Gilt Metal
Cross witn zircon gold-toned earrings by CHRISTIAN LACROIX
By Christian Lacroix
Located in PARIS, FR
This pair of clip-on earrings is signed by Christian Lacroix (see photo). Made of gold-tone metal
Zircon, Base Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Massive Mirrored Cross Clip-On Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage massive gold tone resin cross clip-on earrings (clip-on) embellished with
$1,648
W 1.5 in L 3.15 in
Christian Lacroix Vintage Large Cross Heart Crystals Purple Black Drop Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Unisex Iconic Classic Large Logo Double Fire Flame Sun Circle
Gold Plate
$421
W 1.19 in L 1.19 in
Christian Lacroix Vintage Classic Heart Cross Logo Monogram Love Clip Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Unisex Classic Cross Logo Monogram Heart Love Glow Clip Earrings
Gold Plate
$1,267
W 1.5 in L 1.42 in
Christian Lacroix Vintage Cross Star Jelly Belly Double Navy Flower Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Unisex Cross Star Jelly Belly Double Navy Blue Flower Plum Blossom
$3,012
W 1.58 in L 3.15 in
Christian Lacroix Vintage Ruby Heart Pineapple Criss Cross Drop Chunky Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Gripoix Ruby Red Heart Cabochon Love Pineapple Criss Cross Dots
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Sacred Heart Logo Inset Cross Emerald Sapphire 2 Set
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Classic Iconic Sacred Heart Large Logo Inset Cross Emerald Green Sapphire
Gold Plate
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Iconic Symbols Textured Cross Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Iconic Symbols Textured Cross Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.5 inches
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Massive Cross Gold Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Massive Cross Gold Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.57 inches (4 cm
1980s CHRISTIAN LACROIX Heart Star Cross Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Milan, Italy
These amazing 1980s earrings from Christian Lacroix are in gold tone metal. They have Christian
Lacroix Sculpted Gold Cross Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Gresham, OR
Fab 80s Christian Lacroix sculpted gold cross earrings. Clip-ons. Measure 1 5/8" across.
Christian Lacroix Vintage Enamel Cross Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned cross dangling earrings (clip-on) embellished with red/blue
Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Cross Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage jewelled cross dangling earrings (clip-on) embellished with faux pearl
Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Heart and Cross Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage jewelled cross dangling earrings (clip-on). Gold toned cross embellished
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H 3.12 in W 1.66 in
Christian Lacroix Paris Signed Oversized Dangling Jeweled Cross Clip Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning Christian Lacroix Paris signed clip on earrings. Oversized gilt metal dangling shape
Gilt Metal
Vintage Christian Lacroix Jeweled Faux Pearl Maltese Cross Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage gilt metal jeweled maltese cross clip-on earrings - embellished by colored molten glass
Pearl
1980s Christian Lacroix Cross Gold Tone Clips on Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Paris, FR
1980s Christian Lacroix gold tone textured cross-shaped earrings featuring post back clip closure
Vintage Christian Lacroix Gold Tone Cross Drop Clip on Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an iconic gold tone cross clip on earrings designed by Christian Lacroix. The piece is gold
Gold Plate
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W 1.19 in L 1.19 in
Christian Lacroix Vintage Classic Cross Logo Monogram Heart Love Clip Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Unisex Classic Cross Logo Monogram Heart Love Glow Clip Earrings
Gold Plate
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W 1.58 in L 3.15 in
Christian Lacroix Vintage Ruby Heart Pineapple Criss Cross Drop Chunky Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Gripoix Ruby Red Heart Cabochon Love Pineapple Criss Cross Dots
Gold Plate
Sold
W 1.19 in L 1.26 in
Christian Lacroix Vintage Classic Glossy Glow Cross Hammered Clip Gold Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Unisex Iconic Classic Glossy Glow Cross Hammered Chunky Modernist
Gold Plate
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W 1.19 in L 1.19 in
Christian Lacroix Vintage Classic Cross Logo Monogram Heart Love Clip Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Unisex Classic Cross Logo Monogram Heart Love Glow Clip Earrings
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Cross Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage silver tone cross dangling earrings (clip-on) embellished with fabrics
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Cross Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone cross dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a red resin top
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Enamel Cross Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned cross dangling earrings (clip-on) embellished with red/blue
Christian Lacroix Vintage Iconic Cross Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage iconic gold toned dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring textured crosses
Christian Lacroix Vintage Heart Cross Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage antiqued gold toned dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a heart and a
Christian Lacroix Vintage Cross Dangling Earrings Rainbow Collection
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage jewelled gold toned abstract cross dangling earrings (clip-on) from the
Christian Lacroix Vintage Orange Resin Cross Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX gold toned dandling earrings (clip-on) featuring an orange resin cabochon and
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Long Enamel Cross Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage long gold toned and enameled dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a
Christian Lacroix Vintage Enamel Heart Cross Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a cross embellished with
Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Flower Cross Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage jewelled dangling earrings (clip-on). These earrings feature
Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Flower Cross Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage jewelled dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring iridescent pink resin
Christian Lacroix Vintage Long Enamel Cross Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage long gold toned and enameled dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a
Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Flower Cross Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage jewelled dangling earrings (clip-on). These earrings feature
Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Baroque Cross Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage Baroque dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a gold toned openwork
1990s Iconic Christian Lacroix Cross Runway Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Massive Cross and Heart Shape Runway Earrings created by Christian Lacroix in the mid 1990's
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Cross Heart Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a stylized cross with a
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Textured Gold Tone Cross Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage textured gold tone cross dangling earrings (clip-on) embellished with a
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Black Enamel Cross Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a black enamel cross
Christian Lacroix Vintage Ribbed Textured Bundle Cross Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned bundle pattern cross dangling earrings (clip-on). Marked
Christian Lacroix Vintage Two Tone Flame Cross Dangle Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage two tone dangle earrings (clip-on) featuring flame top and cross. Marked
Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Iconic Cross Heart Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage massive iconic gold toned dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring cross and
Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Black Enamel Cross Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a black enamel cross
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Cross Clip-On Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone cross clip-on earrings with wire detail and embellished with a
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Ribbed Textured Bundle Cross Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned bundle pattern cross clip-on earrings. Marked CHRISTIAN
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Cut Out Cross Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage textured gold toned dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a cut out cross
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Cut Out Cross Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage textured gold toned dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a cut out cross
Christian Lacroix Vintage Textured CL Monogram Cross Clip-On Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage textured cross clip-on earrings embossed with CL monogram. Gold tone
Christian Lacroix Vintage Blue Pink Resin Cross Star and Heart Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX gold toned dandling earrings (clip-on) featuring blue/pink resin inlaid heart
1990s Vintage Christian Lacroix Gold Tone Faux Turquoise Cross Clip On Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a pair of long cross clip on earrings designed by Christian Lacroix in 1990’s. The piece
The Christian Lacroix Vintage Cross Earrings 1990
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Verviers, BE
Iconic Christian Lacroix Cross Pendant Earrings, circa 1990. Excellent condition. Gold plated metal
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Jewelled Cross Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Jewelled Cross Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.69 inches (4.3 cm) Width
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Jewelled Cross Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Jewelled Cross Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.45 inches (3.7 cm) Width
Christian Lacroix Vintage Cross Clip Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in New York, NY
A classic vintage pair of Christian Lacroix clip earrings
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Cross Heart Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Cross Heart Dangling Earrings Measurements: Height: 3.54 inches
Incredible Christian Lacroix dangling cross earrings c.1990
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Verviers, BE
Incredible Christian Lacroix long dangling cross earrings. Made of brown resin and brass. c.1990
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Textured Cross Cascading Chain Rhinestone Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Textured Cross Cascading Chain Rhinestone Earrings Measurements: Height
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Textured Cross Cascading Chain Rhinestone Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Textured Cross Cascading Chain Rhinestone Earrings Measurements: Height
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Iridescent Butterfly Cross Rhinestone Enamel Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Iridescent Butterfly Cross Rhinestone Enamel Long Earrings Measurements
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Heart Cross Openwork Logo Rhinestone Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Heart Cross Openwork Logo Rhinestone Earrings Measurements: Height: 3.35
Lacroix Baroque Cross and Faux Amethyst Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in London, Chelsea
Vintage Lacroix Faux Amethyst Baroque Cross Clip-On Earrings. These fabulous earrings by Christian
Gilt Metal
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Maltese Cross Leather Metal Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Maltese Cross Leather Metal Earrings Measurements: Height: 2 1/8 inches
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Cross Logo Moghul Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Cross Logo Moghul Earrings Measurements: Height: 2.08 inches
MUGLER Crystal Teardrop Corset Top Rhinestone Corsage
By Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Spectacular Mugler Teardrop Corset Top. The beautiful piece showcases Thierry Mugler's signature blend of bold structure and feminine elegance. Crafted in a delicate powder blue, the...
$12,275
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US6/8
John Galliano Pink Bias-Cut Satin Evening Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2002
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano, Spring-Summer 2002. Bias-cut evening dress in rose-toned crepe-back satin. The fitted bodice features a draped cowl neckline, with rhinestone-embellished straps. The g...
Christian Dior John Galliano Silk Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2003 Sz 38FR
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Christian Dior John Galliano - Vintage Silk Chartreuse Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2003 Size 38FR
$734Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.34 in W 3.15 in
Christian Lacroix Paris stylized cross brooch gold plated 1980s
By Christian Lacroix Paris
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A very unusual and imaginative cross brooch and also to wear as a pendant by Christian Lacroix! Designed and worked with so much imagination! Measurement: Height 11 x 8 cm, gold plat...
Gold Plate
Vintage 1930s Gold Silk Lamé Strapless Gown & Beadwork Gown UK 10 US 6
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly magnificent 1930's gold silk lamé dress, embellished with trailing gunmetal grey and silver beadwork, is a phenomenal piece to add to your evening-wear wardrobe. The stra...
Worn in Sex and The City 2, Iconic John Galliano Christian Dior Newsprint Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is the Iconic John Galliano for Christian Dior Autumn/Winter 2000-2001 Newsprint Dress WORN by Sarah Jessica Parker and lent by Vintage Luxury N.Y. for Sex and the Cit...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Tubula Choker Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned choker necklace featuring hammered rigid tubular sections embellished with glass beads, turquoise chips and clear crystal rondelles. Hook clasp ...
Gilt Metal
$1,125
H 4 in W 3 in D 0.25 in Dm 3 in L 4 in
Vintage Christian Lacroix Silver Brooch with Amber Crystals, 1990s
By Christian Lacroix Paris
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Christian Lacroix Dangling Crystal Silver Tone Brooch with varying shades of Amber, Red, and Purple surrounded by Faux Turquoise and Silver Branches. Also has Green, Pink, ...
Mixed Metal
$11,797
Size: FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4
Christian Dior by John Galliano pink crepe halter-neck lace up dress, fw 1999
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano pink crepe evening maxi dress with silk chiffon halter-neck, lace up fastening, front leg slit and silk lining. Fall-Winter 1999
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Passementerie Tassel Dangling Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring black beaded top, large multifaceted resin bead and black passementerie tassel. Embossed YSL Made in France. Indica...
Thierry Mugler Fall 1992 Red Runway Suit Jacket Skirt Museum Worthy
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Iconic rare Collectors Piece. Famously presented on the Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter 1992 GLAMOUR PUNK-THE RITZ Collection Runway as well as worn by the gorgeous Monica Bellucci on t...
GUCCI by Tom Ford Pink GG Monogram Logo Satin Lizard Barbiecore Horsebit Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A stunning Gucci clutch Made of finest pink satin Ruched style, with the famous GUCCI GG Monogram stamped on silk Exotic Lizard Skin Trimming Mat-gold hardware Horsebit detail Fully ...
Rare GUCCI by Tom Ford Black Monogram Beaded Crystal Lizard Bamboo Horsebit Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A Gucci signature piece in the famous GG Monogram Limited Edition only sold in selected Gucci flagship stores Beautiful beaded jet black bag with lizard skin trimmings Famous Gucci s...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Textured Cross Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage textured gold tone pendant featuring a cross embellished with clear crystals, glass beads and a resin drop. Black velvet ribbon. Ties around the neck. Emb...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage textured gold tone bracelet featuring a stylized flower at the center embellished with pink resin. T-bar and toggle clasp. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Mad...
Gilt Metal
RARE Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2003 Pink Embroidered Kimono Clutch Bag Purse
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE „KIMONO“ Bag by TOM FORD for GUCCI SS 2003 Very rare and exclusive GUCCI signature piece Collector's Item! Pink frayed, layered silk Black hand-embroidery Mat black t...
At a time when sharp padded shoulders and crisp lines were trending, Christian Lacroix created venturesome clothing that was bubbly, flirtatious and exuberant.
The iconic French fashion designer, whose body of work includes handbags and purses, evening dresses, jackets and lots more, has always favored theater over fashion. He has long integrated corsets and bustles into his work, drawing on diverse cultures and citing epic historical dramas as inspirations. Today he is creating opera costumes, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that his colorful and voluminous garments captured the excesses and defined the extravagant frivolity of the 1980s as well as the sensuality and boldness of the 1990s.
Lacroix studied art history at the University of Montpellier and museum studies at École du Louvre and the Sorbonne in Paris. He aspired to become a museum curator or costume designer but instead entered the world of fashion, specifically haute couture, with the support of his now-wife Françoise Rosenthiel, who helped get his sketches to Hermès. Lacroix was offered an assistant job at the legendary luxury brand and later worked as a designer at the House of Patou in 1981.
Lacroix’s career flourished and his profile soared from then on, as he established his own label in 1987, using layers of fabric and consistently clashing prints in his designs for opulent pouf skirts, vibrant floral maxi day dresses as well as jewelry and watches that commanded attention. He created a ready-to-wear line for Italian manufacturer Genny and dressed dancers at the American Ballet Theatre company.
Lacroix became the artistic director of Italian fashion house Emilio Pucci in 2002, and, over time, he continued to secure work in the fields of theater, opera and other performance art, designing costumes for a range of stage productions. Alongside designs by Stella McCartney, Karl Lagerfeld and others, Madonna wore a corset during her 2004 “Re-Invention World Tour” that was created for her by Lacroix.
Today, the maison founded by the designer in 1987 is owned by the Falic Fashion Group, but Lacroix continues to design womenswear for brands such as Desigual as well as for the stage. His larger-than-life aesthetic has also been translated into a range of accessories and fragrances as well as various interior furnishings such as tableware and household linens. Lacroix has completed interior design projects at a number of hotels and has partnered with the likes of Christofle and other firms over the years. In whatever form it takes, the sumptuousness and glamour of a Lacroix design is unmistakable.
Find a range of vintage Christian Lacroix clothing, jewelry and accessories on 1stDibs.
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.