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Art Deco Onyx Earrings
Located in METAIRIE, LA
pierced ears) Each earring measuring approximately 2 3/4″ in length x 1 1/2" at widest drop section
Category

Vintage 1970s European Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Onyx Earrings
Art Deco Onyx Earrings
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W 1.5 in L 2.75 in
Diamond, Blue Topaz and Onyx Earrings
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
. The earrings measure 1 inch by 1 inch in diameter. Currently fitted for pierced ears with large Omega
Category

Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Onyx Seed Pearl Gold Earrings
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
pierced ears. English origin. Total drop 29mm, Width 13mm. Weight 4.6gr. Unmarked, tested 18 carat Gold
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, 9k Gold

Victorian Onyx Seed Pearl Gold Earrings
Victorian Onyx Seed Pearl Gold Earrings
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H 1.15 in W 0.52 in
Victorian Micro-mosaic Onyx 14k Gold Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These 19th Century Victorian earrings made from Onyx stone, have detailed micro-mosaic stones
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold

Cartier 1974 Aldo Cipullo Sculptural Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold With Onyx & Coral
By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
French omega backs for fastening clips and the addition of posts for pierced ears can be easily done
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 1974 Aldo Cipullo Geometric Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold With Onyx & Coral
By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
French omega backs for fastening clips and the addition of posts for pierced ears can be easily done
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere Diamond Onyx White Gold Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Holland, PA
Diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approximately 5ct ***Earrings are made for pierced ears Details
Category

1990s French Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx

Orange Sapphire, Diamond and Black Onyx Stud Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
pierced ears. Diamonds total 1.3 carats, the black onyx total 20 carats and the sapphire is 6 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Black Onyx, Crystal, Diamond & Tourmaline Earrings
By Kasturjewels
Located in London, W1U 2JG
A pretty art deco inspired drop earring set on silver with 14kt gold push backs for the ears
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Silver

Bulgari Intarsio 18K White Gold Onyx Diamond Pendant Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A pair of chic Bulgari earrings from the Intarsio collection. Made of 18K white gold, with onyx
Category

Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Black Onyx Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
for pierced ears Limited edition This exquisite Chakra Long Necklace is crafted with intricate detail
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond Onyx Chrysophrase Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat white gold. Each art deco style earring is formed by a
Category

2010s French Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage 5.00CT(Est.) Diamond onyx, Coral, Jade Earrings 48MM
Located in Chicago, IL
do not recognize). Earrings measuring 48MM long, DESIGNED FOR PIERCED EARS and equipped with strong
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum

Syna Yellow Gold Rock Crystal and Black Onyx Earrings
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
of ravishing black onyx. Pierced ears will be comfortably held in place with post backs. About the
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2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Green Onyx Heart Chakra Earrings by Elizabeth Raine
Located in London, GB
. Hallmarked London Assay. Polished Green Onyx Dimensions : 30 mm drop SIZE : one size Hooks for Pierced Ears
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s, Black Onyx Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and onyx earrings have been crafted in 14k yellow gold. The pierced decorated, circular frames are
Category

20th Century Unknown Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.80ctw VS1-VS2/G-H Diamond, Black Onyx and yellow gold 18K Ear Clips
Located in New Orleans, LA
pierced or non-pierced ears. Measurements: 1.25"L x 0.80"W. Condition: Overall excellent estate condition
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 8.80 Carat Black Onyx and 18 Karat Rose Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
plain rose gold border. These earrings, for pierced ears, secure to the reverse with a post and
Category

1990s Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Rose Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond Onyx Yellow Gold Half Hoop Bombe Earrings
Located in New York, NY
half-hoop earrings in a tapered bombé design. Each on-the-ear clip features fluted reeds of carved onyx
Category

1990s American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond, Emerald, Onyx and Bead ‘Panthère’ Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx and Yellow Gold Bead ‘Panthère’ Earrings, Cartier. Cartier’s first use of
Category

20th Century French Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Yellow Gold

Cartier 'Pelage Panthère' Diamond and Onyx Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
alluring mix of diamonds and onyx mimic the skin of a panther. The earrings measure 1 1/4 inches in length
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20th Century Drop Earrings

Pink Tourmaline, Aquamarine, Diamond and Black Onyx Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
pierced ears. Aquamarine is 4.10 carats; diamonds total 1 carat and the pink tourmaline is 1.2 carats.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Black Onyx Door Knocker White Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Vintage Diamond And Black Onyx Door Knocker Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels. With
Category

1990s French Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold

Art Nouveau Style Handcrafted Onyx Yellow Gold Stud Dangle "Horses" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
inspired by Art Nouveau. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can change the closure and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pelouse Diamond Onyx Bombe Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Pelouse Diamond Onyx Bombe Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold. A bejeweled pair of
Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Vintage Checkerboard Earrings Larter & Sons Inlaid Onyx MOP 14k Yellow Gold
By Larter & Sons
Located in Torrance, CA
0.94 inches diameter. The earrings are fitted with post and hinged omega backings for pierced ears
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Handcut Onyx Yellow Gold Flowers Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
dimensions. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can change the closure and make any of our
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Fine Pearls Onyx 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For non-pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat yellow gold. A pair of earrings featuring an onyx disk
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Dangle Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Diamond Ruby Onyx Pearl Enamel Yellow Gold Stud "Carousel" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
ears but we can change the closure and make any of our Earrings suitable even for non-pierced ears
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, R...

White Diamond Emerald Onyx Pearl Enamel Yellow Gold Stud "Carousel" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
pierced ears but we can change the closure and make any of our Earrings suitable even for non-pierced ears
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Emerald...

Sapphire, Diamond, and Onyx Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
18K Yellow Gold. The earrings are clip-on style for non-pierced ears; posts can be added for a fee
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold, 1.10 Carat Diamond and Black Onyx Hanging Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A very classic pair of 18 Karat Yellow Gold hanging drop earrings with Diamonds and Black Onyx. The
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Diamond Citrine Onyx Pearl Enamel Yellow Gold Stud "Carousel" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can change the closure and make any of our Earrings suitable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Citrine, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater...

Art Nouveau Style 0.08 Carat Ruby Onyx Yellow Gold Stud Dangle "Snake" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
are inspired by Art Nouveau. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can change the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold Rock Crystal Black Onyx & Baguette Diamond Domed Button Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
: 15.60 Grams Backing: Posts w/ Omega Closure (Pierced ears are required.) Width: 14.75mm (east to west
Category

Early 2000s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx 18kt YG Earrings Full Set COA Box
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in San Diego, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx Earrings Style: Clip On With Post for Pierce Ears
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Handcut Onyx Citrine Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
pierced ears but we can change the closure and make any of our Earrings suitable even for non-pierced ears
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, Citrine, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Mediterranean Coral White Diamond Jade Onyx White Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Coral, Onyx and Jadeite. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can change the closure and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Ruby Emerald Onyx Turquoise Yellow Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Earrings have also their matching Pendant. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can change
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow ...

Pink Opal Onyx Diamond Earrings Long Drops 14k Yellow Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
/4 inches in length. The earrings are fitted with post and butterfly backings for pierced ears
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

20th Century Ribboned Agate Onyx Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
Earrings in 18 karat yellow gold. Long pendants earrings for not pierced ears, they are formed of a
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Dangle Earrings

Materials

Agate, Onyx, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 15.50 Carat Jade 1 Carat Onyx and Pearl Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
apex, completing the design. These impressive antique earrings for pierced ears secure via a French
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Drop Earrings

Materials

Jade, Onyx, Pearl, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau White Diamond Coral Pearl Onyx Enamel Yellow Gold Birdcage Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
(Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral, Enamel and Pearls. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater P...

Faraone Mennella Onyx Dangle Drop Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
By Faraone Mennella
Located in Miami, FL
the addition of posts for pierced ears can be easily done. Diamonds: Mounted in flush settings, with
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1990s Italian Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Onyx Mother-of-pearl Dome Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
earrings are designed for pierced ears.
Category

Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Yellow Gold

Red Rubrum Coral Diamond Onyx Disks Titanium Gold Earrings
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
pierced ears - on request we offer complimentary modification for no pierced ears. 18 KT white gold g
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, Titanium, Gold

Green Onyx Oval Cabs Gold Diamonds Natural Lapis Lazuli Flat Plain Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elegant and completely handmade Earrings consisting of an upper part of 3 oval shape Green Onyx in
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1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Seaman Schepps Crystal Onyx Diamond Convertible Earrings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
SEAMAN SCHEPPS Crystal Onyx Diamond Detachable Earrings in 18k White Gold. A gorgeous pair of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold

2.00 Carat Tourmaline White Diamond Onyx Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
for pierced ears but we can change the closure and make any of our Earrings suitable even for non
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Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

c.1970's Tiffany&Co. Onyx, Tiger Eye, Carnelian & Lapis Lazuli 14K Gold Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
earrings. The set consists of one onyx, tiger eye, carnelian and lapis lazuli pair of 10mm spheres fitted
Category

Vintage 1970s American Romantic Stud Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

18K Yellow Gold 1/5 Cttw Diamond with Yellow Citrine & Black Onyx Dangle Earring
Located in New York, NY
cttw with an approximate G-H Color and SI1-SI2 Clarity. Push back findings keep these pierced earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Citrine, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Diamond Emerald Turquoise Amethyst Onyx Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Turquoise. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can change the closure and make any of our
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Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold

Vintage 0.49 Carat Diamond and Black Onyx Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds. The earrings for pierced ears secure to the reverse with a
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 0.49 Carat Diamond and Black Onyx Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Vintage 0.49 Carat Diamond and Black Onyx Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
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White Diamond Emerald Tourmaline Opal Onyx Coral Turquoise Yellow Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can change the closure and make any of our Earrings suitable
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Opal, Tourmaline, Turquois...

Lagos 18 Karat Gold, Pink Tourmaline Earrings with Diamonds and Black Onyx
By Lagos
Located in New York, NY
adjusted for non pierced ears. Each oval earring measures approximately 1" long x 5/8"wide. Stamped LAGOS
Category

1990s Spanish Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold 1/5 Carat Diamond with White Topaz and Black Onyx Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
approximate G-H Color and SI1-SI2 Clarity. Push back findings keep these pierced earrings secure on your ears
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Two-Tone Gold 1/5 Ct Diamond with Yellow Citrine & Black Onyx Dangle Earring
Located in New York, NY
with an approximate G-H Color and SI1-SI2 Clarity. Push back findings keep these pierced earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

0.60 Carat White Diamond Ruby Coral Onyx Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
have pins for pierced ears but we can change the closure and make any of our Earrings suitable even for
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold

2.00 Carat Tourmaline White Diamond Ruby Onyx Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
have also Onyx. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can change the closure and make any
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

18K White Gold 1/5 Carat Diamond with Sky Blue Topaz & Black Onyx Dangle Earring
Located in New York, NY
shows off in a 4-prong setting in a flirty style you'll love to wear. These pierced earrings secure in
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Onyx Earrings For Pierced Ears For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of onyx earrings for pierced ears. Frequently made of gold, yellow gold and 18k gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 113 vintage examples as well as 34 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. There are many different pieces in our collection of onyx earrings for pierced ears to choose from, but Art Deco and contemporary onyx earrings for pierced ears are of considerable interest. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Luigi Ferrara, Tiffany & Co. and Van Cleef & Arpels produced popular versions that are worth a look. A selection of brilliant cut, round cut and cabochon can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of onyx earrings for pierced ears, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Onyx Earrings For Pierced Ears?

On average, onyx earrings for pierced ears at 1stDibs sell for $3,160, while they’re typically $342 on the low end and $85,000 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.

Questions About Onyx Earrings For Pierced Ears
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    No, clip-on earrings don't pierce your ears. Instead of slipping through a piercing, a clip-on earring attaches to the surface of your earlobe with a fastener. Depending on the design of the earrings, the fastener may be a hinged clip, a screw, a tension bar or even a magnet. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Yes, you can use clip-on earrings on pierced ears. The different kinds of clasps featured on clip-ons will still secure them to your earlobes if you have a piercing. However, wearing clip-ons exclusively could cause your piercings to gradually close up over time. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Whether clip-on earrings are better than piercings is a matter of personal opinion. People who don't wear earrings regularly may prefer clip-ons because they won't have to worry about piercings closing. Others may find that pierced earrings are more comfortable. Explore a large assortment of earrings from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    No, clip-on earrings don't need piercings. In fact, a big part of the appeal of clip-on earrings is that they allow anyone to dress up their ears with jewelry, even if they haven't had their lobes pierced. Clip-ons are available with many styles of fasteners, including screw backs, clear invisible backs, cuffs, sliding springs and even magnets. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    There is no single best earring for multiple piercings. Hoops, studs, dangles and drops can all be good options. When creating stacked looks, think about size. Many people choose to wear larger earrings closest to the lobe. Also, consider the diameter of your piercing and be sure to select pieces that will fit. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of earrings.