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Victorian Goddess Woman Hard Stone Cameo Earrings Gold Dangle Drop Circa 1870
Victorian Goddess Woman Hard Stone Cameo Earrings Gold Dangle Drop Circa 1870

Victorian Goddess Woman Hard Stone Cameo Earrings Gold Dangle Drop Circa 1870

Located in New York, NY

The hooks are 14 Karat Gold. The earrings hang beautifully on the ear. The earrings are rare early Victorian jewels and date to circa 1840-1880.

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Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Rare Antique Earrings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Dragon Foo Dog Shakudo Earrings Samurai Warrior Japan 14 Karat Gold Victorian
Dragon Foo Dog Shakudo Earrings Samurai Warrior Japan 14 Karat Gold Victorian

Dragon Foo Dog Shakudo Earrings Samurai Warrior Japan 14 Karat Gold Victorian

Located in New York, NY

This is a very rare pair of Antique Shakudo Earrings from Japan depicting a Foo Dog or Dragon battling a Dragon.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Rare Antique Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Mixed Metal, Shakudo

2.10 Carat Burmese Ruby 14.12 Carat Diamond, 18k White Gold Earrings Circa 1900
2.10 Carat Burmese Ruby 14.12 Carat Diamond, 18k White Gold Earrings Circa 1900

2.10 Carat Burmese Ruby 14.12 Carat Diamond, 18k White Gold Earrings Circa 1900

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive rare pair of 2.10 carat Burmese ruby and 14.12 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold day and night earrings; part of our antique ruby jewelry collection.

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Early 1900s Unknown Rare Antique Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Gold and Petrified Wood Drop Earrings, Circa 1880
Antique Victorian 14K Gold and Petrified Wood Drop Earrings, Circa 1880

Antique Victorian 14K Gold and Petrified Wood Drop Earrings, Circa 1880

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Details: Period: Victorian, circa 1880 Origin: Western Europe Material: 14K yellow gold Gemstone: Petrified wood Length: 63 mm Weight: 5.9 grams Condition: Very good antique ...

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Late 19th Century European Victorian Rare Antique Earrings

Materials

14k Gold

NEW AAAA+ Oval WHITE South Sea Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
NEW AAAA+ Oval WHITE South Sea Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold

NEW AAAA+ Oval WHITE South Sea Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold

Located in Warren, NJ

Elevate your style with these rare exquisite oval South Sea Pearls and Diamond Drop Earrings.

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Early 19th Century Rare Antique Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian 2.90 Ct Natural Pearl 2.60 Ct Diamond Certified drop earrings
Victorian 2.90 Ct Natural Pearl 2.60 Ct Diamond Certified drop earrings

Victorian 2.90 Ct Natural Pearl 2.60 Ct Diamond Certified drop earrings

Located in Napoli, IT

Queen of Seas 1st place in Victorian tradition are Natural Pearl and Diamond earrings Rare, magical beauty of natural pearls have been treasured for millennia by mankind These beauti...

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1860s Victorian Rare Antique Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Victorian Grape Earrings Pendant Suite 14k Gold Black Onyx Etruscan Revival 1870
Victorian Grape Earrings Pendant Suite 14k Gold Black Onyx Etruscan Revival 1870

Victorian Grape Earrings Pendant Suite 14k Gold Black Onyx Etruscan Revival 1870

Located in New York, NY

A RARE FIND! The earrings are 31mm (1 1/4 inches) long including the shepherd hooks.

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19th Century Unknown Victorian Rare Antique Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Etruscan Urn Shell Dangle Drop Earrings 14 Karat Gold, circa 1860
Victorian Etruscan Urn Shell Dangle Drop Earrings 14 Karat Gold, circa 1860

Victorian Etruscan Urn Shell Dangle Drop Earrings 14 Karat Gold, circa 1860

Located in New York, NY

They hang beautifully on the ear. The earrings are rare jewels and date to circa 1840-1880.

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Mid-19th Century Victorian Rare Antique Earrings

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold, 15k Gold

Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Fly Insect Bug Earrings Victorian Antique 14 Karat Gold
Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Fly Insect Bug Earrings Victorian Antique 14 Karat Gold

Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Fly Insect Bug Earrings Victorian Antique 14 Karat Gold

Located in New York, NY

This is a wonderful pair of rare antique Victorian Fly Insect Earrings with Rose Cut Diamonds and Pearls in 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold.

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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Rare Antique Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 18K Gold Turquoise Diamond Halo Earrings, Circa 1890
Victorian 18K Gold Turquoise Diamond Halo Earrings, Circa 1890

Victorian 18K Gold Turquoise Diamond Halo Earrings, Circa 1890

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale is this alluring pair of 18 karat pinkish yellow gold turquoise and diamond oval earrings. These earrings are a magnificent and rare find.

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Late 19th Century European Victorian Rare Antique Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18K Solid Yellow Gold Dormeuse Earrings with Sapphire & Pearls
Victorian 18K Solid Yellow Gold Dormeuse Earrings with Sapphire & Pearls

Victorian 18K Solid Yellow Gold Dormeuse Earrings with Sapphire & Pearls

Located in Antwerp, BE

We are delighted to be able to offer you these rare romantic Napoleon III earrings. These 18 karat solid yellow gold dormeuse earrings (also called sleepers) are decorated with littl...

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Rare Antique Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Japanese Shakudo Mix-Metal Screw-Back Earrings
Antique Japanese Shakudo Mix-Metal Screw-Back Earrings

Antique Japanese Shakudo Mix-Metal Screw-Back Earrings

Located in Monroe Township, NJ

Some surface wear consistent with age, but no visible damage, retaining the original beauty and patina of Shakudo. This is a rare and elegant pair of earrings, offering a connection...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Rare Antique Earrings

Materials

Shakudo

Antique Burmese ImperialGreen Jadeite Late1800s IntricateCarved Chinese Earrings
Antique Burmese ImperialGreen Jadeite Late1800s IntricateCarved Chinese Earrings

Antique Burmese ImperialGreen Jadeite Late1800s IntricateCarved Chinese Earrings

Located in Chicago, IL

These antique Chinese earrings feature rare Burmese natural untreated translucent imperial green jadeite, which is intricately hand-carved and polished from saturated medium-tone bul...

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1890s Chinese Arts and Crafts Rare Antique Earrings

Materials

Jade, Brass, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1860 Etruscan Revival Earrings 18Kt Gold with Carved Agates Intaglios
Victorian 1860 Etruscan Revival Earrings 18Kt Gold with Carved Agates Intaglios

Victorian 1860 Etruscan Revival Earrings 18Kt Gold with Carved Agates Intaglios

Located in Miami, FL

Exceptional Victorian Etruscan Revival earrings. Very rare and highly decorated hexagonal pieces, created in England during the Victorian Era (1837-1901), circa 1850-1860 or earlier.

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1860s English Etruscan Revival Rare Antique Earrings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Garnet Necklace and Earrings
Victorian Garnet Necklace and Earrings

Victorian Garnet Necklace and Earrings

Located in Litchfield, CT

Set with lush Bohemian garnets, this cross necklace and matched earrings are a rare find. The look is antique chic at its vintage best.

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1870s Victorian Rare Antique Earrings

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara/Necklace and Earrings
Late Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara/Necklace and Earrings

Late Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara/Necklace and Earrings

Located in London, England

Uniquely, the piece is accompanied with a matching pair of sapphire and diamond drop earrings which is rare to find with older/grander piece such as this.

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Early 1900s British Victorian Rare Antique Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver

Art Nouveau Antique Artist Signed Set HandWrought Peacock Earrings & Brooch
Art Nouveau Antique Artist Signed Set HandWrought Peacock Earrings & Brooch

Art Nouveau Antique Artist Signed Set HandWrought Peacock Earrings & Brooch

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Chicago, IL

For any collector of American Art Nouveau jewelry, this one-of-a-kind set is not one to overlook. It is rare to find handcrafted figural earrings before the Art Deco movement, let al...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Rare Antique Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver, Copper

A Pair of Rare Late Georgian Diamond Earrings
A Pair of Rare Late Georgian Diamond Earrings

A Pair of Rare Late Georgian Diamond Earrings

Located in London, GB

A pair of late Georgian open-work diamond drop earrings, set with three graduating old brilliant-cut diamonds, the principal pear shaped diamonds weighing approximately 3.5 carats th...

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Early 19th Century British Georgian Rare Antique Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold

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Rare Antique Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of rare antique earrings. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and Cut Steel — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 9 vintage editions and 11 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of rare antique earrings to choose from, but Georgian and Victorian rare antique earrings are of considerable interest. Natkina and Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Diamond versions from the 12 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A selection of antique cushion cut, old european cut and rose cut can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of rare antique earrings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Rare Antique Earrings?

Prices for rare antique earrings start at $1,800 and top out at $52,000 with these earrings, on average, selling for $4,896.

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.