Post Modern Earring
2010s Modernist Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver, Brass
Mid-20th Century British Modernist Modern Bracelets
Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Retro Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Hoop Earrings
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Dangle Earrings
Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s German Art Nouveau Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Russian Modern Dangle Earrings
Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Russian Modern Dangle Earrings
Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Russian Modern Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Russian Modern Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Russian Modern Dangle Earrings
Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Russian Modern Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Hoop Earrings
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Hoop Earrings
Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Hoop Earrings
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Russian Modern Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Russian Modern Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Russian Modern Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Russian Modern Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Russian Modern Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Russian Modern Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Stud Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Modern Stud Earrings
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings
Sterling Silver
1990s Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s More Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Earrings
Sterling Silver, Brass, Gold Plate
2010s Italian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s German Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Modern Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Hoop Earrings
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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.
- What are post style earrings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Post-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.
- What is a clip post earring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023A 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.
- What is a post clutch earring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023A 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, 2023The 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.