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18 Karat Yellow Gold Large Post Clip Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Condition: Excellent Year Of Manufacture: Circa 1960s Length: 1.4 inches Total Item Weight: 35.8 g
Category

20th Century Unknown More Earrings

Whimsical Large Scale Figural Enamel Post Earrings circa 1980s
Located in University City, MO
Whimsical large scale figural enamel post earrings c 1980s The unique pierced dangle earrings are
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Artist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

Tiffany & Co. Large Shrimp Gold Clip Post Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co large size shrimp design 18k yellow gold clip post earrings. 18k yellow gold Top to
Category

Mid-20th Century Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Steven Battelle 11.2 Carats Large Black Diamond 18K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A matched pair of large 14 x 19 mm pear shaped rose cut black diamonds dangle below stepped and
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold

Sterling Silver Diamond Halo Post Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
surrounded by smaller round cut diamonds. It give the illusion that the earrings are larger. The diamonds
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Diamond Halo Post Earrings
Sterling Silver Diamond Halo Post Earrings
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W 0.32 in L 0.32 in
Stephen Webster 925 Silver 14 Karat Gold Post Sapphire Large Drop Earrings
By Stephen Webster
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Type: Earrings Height: 67 mm (2.63") Width: 25 mm Metal: Sterling Silver Metal Purity: 925 and 14K
Category

2010s British Drop Earrings

Mid-Century Mobe Pearl 14k Large Swirl Design Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Large 1960’s clip post Mobe pearl earrings. 2 Mobe pearls set in 14k yellow gold 3-d swirl's. 2
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Mid-20th Century Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Steven Battelle Pearl Tsavorite 22K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two large and lustrous 13 x 15 mm freshwater white drop pearls with handmade granulated 22K caps
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Tsavorite, 22k Gold

18k Gold and Diamond Triple Hydrangea Earrings on Posts
By Rebecca Myers Design
Located in Baltimore, MD
. Large, medium, and small blooms descend by size on earring posts. We also offer gold hydrangea flower
Category

2010s American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18k Gold and Diamond Double Hydrangea Earrings on Posts
By Rebecca Myers Design
Located in Baltimore, MD
, one large and one small, blooms on each post earring. We also offer gold hydrangea flower earrings
Category

2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Steven Battelle Sikhote-Alin Meteorite 18K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
organic line texture 18K double bezel in these unique post earrings. A large iron meteorite fell on the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Large Mabe Pearl Post Earrings with Freeform Yellow Gold Frames and Omega Backs
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
just under 1 inch wide. The post closures stay in place with hinged omega clips. These earrings
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2010s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Adina Reyter One of a Kind Large Pave Heart Posts
By Adina Reyter
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Adina Reyter One of a Kind Large Pave Heart Posts - Y14 14k yellow gold pave diamond heart posts
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2010s Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Adina Reyter One of a Kind Large Pave Spade Posts
By Adina Reyter
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Adina Reyter One of a Kind Large Pave Spade Posts - Y14 14k yellow gold pave diamond spade posts
Category

2010s Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Steven Battelle 8.7 Carats Zambian Emeralds 18K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Ultimately simple large faceted pear shaped emeralds of 8 x 12 mm and 9 x 15 mm are arranged in
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Constellation Multi-Color Gemstone Post Earrings in 14 Karat Gold
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
Multi- stone post earrings, each one bezel set with twelve round, colorful gemstones and 3 diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...

Vintage Platinum 4.02ctw Rhodolite Garnet & Diamond Snowflake Post Stud Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a stunning pair of vintage stud earrings that feature a lovely snowflake design
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Platinum

Steven Battelle 11.1 Carats Zambian Emerald 18K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
complementary colors and large stones make for an impressive and rich look for a very reasonable price! These
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Steven Battelle 2.5 Carats Black Diamonds 22K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two 6mm lustrous rose-cut black diamonds are set in high karat gold surrounded "large-small jawan
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, 22k Gold

Steven Battelle 8.4 Carats Pink Tourmaline Diamond 18K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
balanced post earrings surrounded by wide matte-finish gold borders. The larger stones below are ornamented
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Steven Battelle 7.6 Carats Tsavorite Rainbow Moonstone 18K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
in this opulent and eye-catching post earring design. Tsavorites this large are hard to come by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Tsavorite, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold

Steven Battelle 9.2 Carats Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 22K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
intricately hand-stacked large/small "jawan" 22K gold granulation in this classic post earring. If you like
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, 22k Gold

Steven Battelle 15.1 Carats Emerald Ethiopian Opal 18K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two large and luscious triangular cut 10 x 22 mm Zambian emeralds dangle below 5 mm round rose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Opal

Heidi Abrahamson Sterling Silver Brass Shell Pearl Post Modernist Super Earrings
By Heidi Abrahamson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Contemporary earrings of sterling silver and brass with large shell pearl accents created by Heidi
Category

2010s American Artisan Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver, Brass

Carved Jasper Flower Earring Jacket with Yellow Sapphire and Gold Stamen Posts
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stunning paired with our 18k yellow gold post earrings. The gold posts were designed to be the stamens of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand Carved Mother of Pearl Flower Earring Jackets with Diamond Stamen Posts
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stunning paired with our 18 yellow gold post earrings. The gold posts were designed to be the "stamens" of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling Hoop Earrings, Large Hoops
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
below: Metal Quality: Sterling Silver Earring Type: Hoop Diameter : 2.5 in Band Width: 3 mm Post
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Freshwater Pearl Stud Earrings with 14 Karat White Gold Post and Backs
Located in Great Neck, NY
Freshwater Pearl Stud Earrings are a classic and timeless piece of jewelry that should be owned by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Freshwater Pearl Stud Earrings with 14 Karat White Gold Post and Backs
Located in Great Neck, NY
Freshwater Cultured Pearl Stud Earrings are a classic and timeless piece of jewelry that should be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Steven Battelle 7.5 Carats Rose Cut Diamond 22K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
6 and 8 mm round rose-cut "natural" colored diamonds are surrounded by "large/small jawan
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

Carved Gemstone Flower Earring Jacket Set with Diamond and Gold Stamen Posts
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finely hand-carved flower earring jackets are made of green agate, black onyx, sodalite, mother of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Other, Agate, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Gold, 18k Go...

Carved Gemstone Flower Earring Jacket Set with Yellow Sapphire and Gold Posts
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These finely hand-carved flower earring jackets are made of quartz, onyx, sodalite, and mother of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Other, G...

Large Yellow Gold Puff Hoop Earrings
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Large 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wave Hoop Earrings Created by Electroform Process with Light Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Steven Battelle 2.2 Carats Trillium Rose-Cut Diamonds 22K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
by double row "large/small jawan" in these artisanally crafted beauties. These diamonds have a lot
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

Vintage Hermes Large Yellow Gold Earrings
By Hermès
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Large Earrings by Hermes. These earrings are for non pierced ears, but they
Category

Vintage 1970s French Drop Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

South Sea Pearl Stud Earrings with 14 Karat White Gold Posts and Backs
Located in Great Neck, NY
South Sea Pearl Stud Earrings are a classic and timeless piece of jewelry that should be owned by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Milagrosa Large Flame ball Pearl Earrings
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
A large white freshwater baroque flame ball pearl hangs on a gold plated Milagrosa earring post
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled, Gold Plate

Large Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stunning Large Paloma Picasso style open design flower earrings featuring a diamond "X" in the
Category

Late 20th Century More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Earrings
Large Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Earrings
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W 1.02 in D 0.3 in L 1.02 in
Large White Gold Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Dangle Earrings Featuring 5.09 Carat Total Weight Round Brilliant Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Lauren Harper Blue and White Sapphire, 18 Karat Gold Ombre Post Drop Earrings
By Lauren Harper
Located in Winnetka, IL
rose cuts in the center, these post earrings are sure to fetch compliments! Post backings are large
Category

2010s Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Morganite Drop Post Earrings with Diamond Tops in 18k Rose and White Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These gorgeous two-toned drop earrings feature over 7 carats of sparkling pink morganite in two
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Melissa Kaye Large Diamond Cristina Earrings
Located in Weston, MA
looks. 18K yellow gold diamonds (2.1 TCW) Hinged hoop with post back 1.65” long
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary Rhodolite and Peridot Large Button Earrings
Located in Huntington Woods, MI
A modern take on the "button" earring! These One-of-A-Kind contemporary earrings are set with two
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Peridot, Rhodolite, 14k Gold

Large Diamond Drop Earrings with Diamond Ball
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Large Platinum and Diamond Ball Drop Earring. This One of a Kind Bold Statement earring measures
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Large 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Hoop Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lightweight yet sturdy, this unique pair of 18k yellow gold Italian hoop earrings is quite large
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Hoop Earrings
Large 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Hoop Earrings
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H 0.38 in W 2 in L 2 in
10-10.5mm South Sea Pearl Stud Earrings with 14 Karat White Gold Post and Backs
Located in Great Neck, NY
South Sea Pearl Stud Earrings are a classic and timeless piece of jewelry that should be owned by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

9-9.5mm South Sea Pearl Stud Earrings with 14 Karat White Gold Post and Backs
Located in Great Neck, NY
South Sea Pearl Stud Earrings are a classic and timeless piece of jewelry that should be owned by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

10.5-11mm South Sea Pearl Stud Earrings with 14 Karat White Gold Posts and Backs
Located in Great Neck, NY
South Sea Pearl Stud Earrings are a classic and timeless piece of jewelry that should be owned by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

9.5-10mm South Sea Pearl Stud Earrings with 14 Karat White Gold Post and Back
Located in Great Neck, NY
South Sea Pearl Stud Earrings are a classic and timeless piece of jewelry that should be owned by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

11-11.5mm South Sea Pearl Stud Earrings with 14 Karat White Gold Posts and Backs
Located in Great Neck, NY
South Sea Pearl Stud Earrings are a classic and timeless piece of jewelry that should be owned by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, White Gold, 14k Gold

11.5-12mm South Sea Pearl Stud Earrings with 14 Karat White Gold Posts and Backs
Located in Great Neck, NY
South Sea Pearl Stud Earrings are a classic and timeless piece of jewelry that should be owned by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Melissa Kaye Large Cristina Diamond & Ruby Earrings
Located in Weston, MA
(1.03tcw) Hinged hoop with post back 65mm long.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Melissa Kaye Large Cristina Sapphire & Diamond Earrings
Located in Weston, MA
sapphires (1.0tcw) Hinged hoop with post back 1.65” long
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

12-12.5mm South Sea Pearl Stud Earrings with 14 Karat White Gold Posts and Backs
Located in Great Neck, NY
South Sea Pearl Stud Earrings are a classic and timeless piece of jewelry that should be owned by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Large Aquamarine and Diamond Earrings
Located in Henderson, NV
Vintage 18K yellow gold one-of-a-kind large aquamarine cabochon and diamond earrings. Each earring
Category

Late 20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Large Aquamarine and Diamond Earrings
Vintage 18K Gold Large Aquamarine and Diamond Earrings
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H 1.66 in W 1.26 in D 0.67 in
11.22 Carats Diamond Gold Floral Large Drop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
-Shaped Large Elegantly Dangle Earrings Secured With Clip backs with Posts for Pierced Ears!  Weight: 22.1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Large Gray Tahitian Pearl with Diamonds Earrings
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
rhodium sterling silver 14k yellow gold posts and omega backs Dimensions Length 1.25 inches Made in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Checkerboard Stud Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold Classy Extra Large Xl Earrings
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
hair colors. Gold knot earrings are a staple that everyone should have! They are timeless and fun. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

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

Large Onyx Drop Earrings with Twisted Gold Detail
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Large 18kt Twisted Yellow Gold and Onyx Drop Earring. This elegant earring measures
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Large Post Earring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the large post earring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 9 vintage editions and 5 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a large post earring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A large post earring from Stephen Webster, Jam+Rico and Steven Battelle — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A large post earring can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 3, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for an oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes pear cut alternatives. When shopping for a large post earring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Large Post Earring?

The price for a large post earring starts at $85 and tops out at $3,275 with these earrings, on average, selling for $1,200.

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.

Questions About Large Post Earring
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Post-style earrings are earrings that have a metal rod backing that slips through a piercing. Once the earring is in place, you slip a backing onto it for security. Sometimes called posts, these earrings come in a variety of styles from studs to dangles to drops. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of post earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    A clip post earring is an earring that features a backing called a French clip. It is a hinged, open wire that slides down over the post and rests against the back of the earlobe. Due to their backings, clip post earrings are less likely to rotate or shift during wear. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of French clip earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    A post clutch earring is an earring with a certain type of design. Specifically, the earring is mounted on a metal rod called a post. The post slides through the ear and then gets held in place by a push-on backing called a clutch. Clutches can vary in shape, but the butterfly, which consists of two loops positioned below an oval metal plate, is the most common. Shop a variety of post clutch earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    The main difference between post and stud earrings is specificity. A post earring is any earring that has a rod-like post that slips through the ear and is secured by a backing, while a stud earring is an earring that doesn't hang below the earlobe. Most stud earrings are also post earrings, but post earrings can include hanging styles like drops and dangles. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of earrings.