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Crystal skull earrings by Sebastian Jaramillo
Crystal skull earrings by Sebastian Jaramillo

Crystal skull earrings by Sebastian Jaramillo

Located in BOGOTÁ, CO

These eccentric one-of-a-kind earrings By Sebastian Jaramillo, feature a central gold plated crystal set skull, a red enamel back surrounded by swarozky crystals.

Category

2010s Colombian Artist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Enamel

Crystal skull earrings by Sebastian Jaramillo
Crystal skull earrings by Sebastian Jaramillo

Crystal skull earrings by Sebastian Jaramillo

Located in BOGOTÁ, CO

These earrings by Sebastian Jaramillo are sure to make a statement. Featuring Swarovski crystals and a deep red backdrop that further accentuate the drama of these one of a kind earr...

Category

2010s Colombian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Base Metal

Pair of Enameled Onyx Gold Skull Earrings

Pair of Enameled Onyx Gold Skull Earrings

Located in Firenze, IT

Designed with two multi colored enamels skulls with sapphire eyes and crossbones suspending other two smaller skulls and two smooth onyx drops A small crown of colored stones on th...

Category

20th Century Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Enameled Coral Gold Skull Earrings
Pair of Enameled Coral Gold Skull Earrings

Pair of Enameled Coral Gold Skull Earrings

Located in Firenze, IT

Designed with two multi colored enamels skulls and crossbones suspending two faceted red coral drops Mounted in 22Kt gold Lenght: 43 mm

Category

20th Century Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Codognato Gold and Silver Memento Mori Skull Earrings
Codognato Gold and Silver Memento Mori Skull Earrings

Codognato Gold and Silver Memento Mori Skull Earrings

By Attilio Codognato

Located in Firenze, IT

Pendant earrings depicting the skull, snake and cross in 18kt gold, silver and green enamel.

Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

1.89 Carat Natural Fancy Color Diamond Skull Earring
1.89 Carat Natural Fancy Color Diamond Skull Earring

1.89 Carat Natural Fancy Color Diamond Skull Earring

By Malpani Jewels

Located in Hung Hom, HK

With a matching ring, this earring with natural fancy color diamond stands out in the crowd. Studded with 1.89 carats of mix color natural fancy color diamond is a must have.

Category

2010s Japanese Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

A Pair of Enameled Gold and Coral Skull Earrings

A Pair of Enameled Gold and Coral Skull Earrings

Located in Firenze, IT

Designed with two multi colored enamels skulls and crossbones suspending two faceted red corals Lenght: 57 mm PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Hand Carved Black Jade and Ancient Mammoth Gold Skull Earrings

Hand Carved Black Jade and Ancient Mammoth Gold Skull Earrings

By Steven Fox Jewelry

Located in Greenwich, CT

Skulls have come to symbolize protection, strength, fearlessness, and survival through difficult times. So button up your cuffs with these hand carved black and white, yin and yang,...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Skull Diamond and Gold Dangle Earrings
Skull Diamond and Gold Dangle Earrings

Skull Diamond and Gold Dangle Earrings

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Dangling skull 14K yellow gold pierced earrings with diamond eyes (.08c atw.).

Category

20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Skull Cameo Diamond Earring with Diamonds
Skull Cameo Diamond Earring with Diamonds

Skull Cameo Diamond Earring with Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

Skull Cameo Diamond Earring with Diamonds Closure: Push Post 18K:18.77g Diamond: 2.28ct SHELL CAMEOS:28.90

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond Gold Skull and Crossbones Earrings

Diamond Gold Skull and Crossbones Earrings

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

18k white gold earrings, hand made in 18k white gold with approximately 1.50 carats of brilliant round white diamonds that grade H color and Vs clarity. These are a fun, semi-subtle ...

Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Fourteen Karat Yellow Gold Skull Stud Earrings
Fourteen Karat Yellow Gold Skull Stud Earrings

Fourteen Karat Yellow Gold Skull Stud Earrings

Located in New York, NY

14 Karat yellow gold skull stud earrings Earrings measuring 7 mm, 0.30" Gold weight 0.40 gram 14 karat gold post and push backs Can be used for 2nd or third hole Handmade in USA

Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Skull Cameo Earrings in Gold and Diamonds
Skull Cameo Earrings in Gold and Diamonds

Skull Cameo Earrings in Gold and Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

Spooky but gorgeous looking skull shell cameo Earrings with full and rose cut diamonds around. 18K: 17.19g Diamond: 3.05ct SHELL CAMEOS:32.95

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Handcraft Skull 800 thousandth Silver Drop Earrings
Handcraft Skull 800 thousandth Silver Drop Earrings

Handcraft Skull 800 thousandth Silver Drop Earrings

By SCALA GIOIELLI

Located in Marcianise, IT

For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Silver

Lucea New York Rustic Diamond Skull Stud Earrings
Lucea New York Rustic Diamond Skull Stud Earrings

Lucea New York Rustic Diamond Skull Stud Earrings

By Lucea New York

Located in New York, NY

Rustic Collection Rustic white Diamond skull stud earrings set in sterling silver. Diamonds: 2.68ct total weight.

Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Crystal skull and freshwater pearl earrings by Sebastian Jaramillo
Crystal skull and freshwater pearl earrings by Sebastian Jaramillo

Crystal skull and freshwater pearl earrings by Sebastian Jaramillo

Located in BOGOTÁ, CO

A One-Of-a-Kind pair of earrings featuring a central gold plated crystal set skull, emerald green enamel and freshwater pearls.

Category

2010s Colombian Artisan Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Base Metal

Gold and Green Garnet Vintage Skull and Cross Bones Earrings
Gold and Green Garnet Vintage Skull and Cross Bones Earrings

Gold and Green Garnet Vintage Skull and Cross Bones Earrings

Located in Chicago, IL

14K Yellow Gold Skull and Cross Bone Earrings made from a casting of an original circa 1900 Skull and Bones 322 Society Fraternity Pin. measuring 3/4 inch in length and 3/4 inch wide.

Category

Early 2000s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold

Wendy Brandes Memento Mori Skull and Bones 18K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Wendy Brandes Memento Mori Skull and Bones 18K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings

Wendy Brandes Memento Mori Skull and Bones 18K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings

By Wendy Brandes

Located in New York, NY

Skull imagery has long been used in memento mori jewelry. The Latin phrase "Memento Mori" means "remember you are mortal." In ancient Rome, when a victorious general paraded through ...

Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium

Epic-18 Karat Yellow Gold Conch Shell Skull Cameo Diamond and Sapphire Earrings
Epic-18 Karat Yellow Gold Conch Shell Skull Cameo Diamond and Sapphire Earrings

Epic-18 Karat Yellow Gold Conch Shell Skull Cameo Diamond and Sapphire Earrings

By Campanelli & Pear

Located in Troy, MI

Expertly carved with impeccable detail, these eye catching dangle earrings depict cameos carved from conch shell having a skull adorned with a crown and cross.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cameo Diamonds Gold Earrings
Cameo Diamonds Gold Earrings

Cameo Diamonds Gold Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous and fun looking this skull cameo earring is unique carved on shell and decorated with white and black diamonds around set in 18K rose gold is something that will get all att...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Handmade Three-Color Gold Skull Necklace and Earrings
Handmade Three-Color Gold Skull Necklace and Earrings

Handmade Three-Color Gold Skull Necklace and Earrings

Located in Miami Beach, FL

14k Pink, Yellow, and White Gold Skulls with Moving Diamond Eyes. The Earrings are $1650.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN crystal jewel pearl bead crystal skull cuff dangling earring
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN crystal jewel pearl bead crystal skull cuff dangling earring

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN crystal jewel pearl bead crystal skull cuff dangling earring

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Hong Kong, NT

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN crystal jewel pearl bead crystal skull cuff dangling earring Reference: KEDG/A00005 Brand: Alexander McQueen Designer: Sarah Burton Material: Metal Color: Whit...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Blouses

Gold Skull Earrings
Gold Skull Earrings

Gold Skull Earrings

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1980s 14K yellow Gold Skull Earrings measuring 1 inch in length and 1/2 inch wide, A nervous skull who has his fingers in his mouth!!!!!!

Category

Vintage 1980s American More Earrings

Materials

14k Gold

Gerard Yosca Pearl Studded Skull Earrings
Gerard Yosca Pearl Studded Skull Earrings

Gerard Yosca Pearl Studded Skull Earrings

By Gerard Yosca

Located in New York, NY

Fun Gerard Yosca Pearl studded Skull earrings with huge pale grey lucite drops from the 1990's.

Category

1990s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Wendy Brandes Memento Mori Black Diamond Skull Earrings With Crowns
Wendy Brandes Memento Mori Black Diamond Skull Earrings With Crowns

Wendy Brandes Memento Mori Black Diamond Skull Earrings With Crowns

By Wendy Brandes

Located in New York, NY

A note from Wendy: These earrings combine the ancient jewelry concept of Memento Mori with modern-day gem-cutting technologies in the form of a black diamond cut into a skull shape.

Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yell...

Vintage 9 Karat Yellow Gold Skull Stud Earrings, 1990s
Vintage 9 Karat Yellow Gold Skull Stud Earrings, 1990s

Vintage 9 Karat Yellow Gold Skull Stud Earrings, 1990s

Located in NEWARK, GB

A fantastic, Dainty pair of vintage 9kt yellow gold skull earrings. Crafted in solid 9kt gold they are designed as teeny tiny little skulls with realistic detailing each affixed to ...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Skull Motif Earrings with Diamonds
18k Yellow Gold Skull Motif Earrings with Diamonds

18k Yellow Gold Skull Motif Earrings with Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

These lovely earrings featuring unique skull motifs are crafted from lustrous 18k yellow gold, weighing a total of 4.80 grams and measuring approximately 0.5" in length.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Skull Cameo Diamond Gold Earrings
Skull Cameo Diamond Gold Earrings

Skull Cameo Diamond Gold Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Spooky but gorgeous looking skull shell cameo Earrings. This earring has skull as stud with black diamond eyes and bones. 18K:15.76gms Diamond: 2.25ct SHELL CAMEOS:33.00

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Skull and Snake Diamond Earring
Skull and Snake Diamond Earring

Skull and Snake Diamond Earring

Located in New York, NY

Chic and eclectic This skull and snake diamond earring is one cool one!

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Skull Cameo Earring with Diamond
Skull Cameo Earring with Diamond

Skull Cameo Earring with Diamond

Located in New York, NY

18K: 20.05g Diamond: 6.6cts SHELL CAMEOS:66.20

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Christian Dior Tete de Mort Skull Dangle Earrings
Christian Dior Tete de Mort Skull Dangle Earrings

Christian Dior Tete de Mort Skull Dangle Earrings

By Christian Dior

Located in Nice, FR

CHRSITIAN DIOR silver toned dangle earrings (clip-on) featuring a skull print coin and hanging CD initials.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Dangle Earrings

Lucea New York Multi-Color Sapphire Skull Stud Earrings
Lucea New York Multi-Color Sapphire Skull Stud Earrings

Lucea New York Multi-Color Sapphire Skull Stud Earrings

By Lucea New York

Located in New York, NY

Life In Color Collection Cute and fierce multi color Sapphire skull stud earrings set in blackened sterling silver.

Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...

18 Carat Rose Gold Skull Stud Earrings with Diamond Set Eyes
18 Carat Rose Gold Skull Stud Earrings with Diamond Set Eyes

18 Carat Rose Gold Skull Stud Earrings with Diamond Set Eyes

Located in London, England

An extremely fun pair of diamond skull stud earrings set in 18 carat rose gold. What makes these earrings so unbelievably quirky is that each skull has a hinged mouth that opens and ...

Category

Early 2000s British Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Shell Cameo Skull Carving & Butterfly Earrings With Sapphire, Diamonds & Ruby
Shell Cameo Skull Carving & Butterfly Earrings With Sapphire, Diamonds & Ruby

Shell Cameo Skull Carving & Butterfly Earrings With Sapphire, Diamonds & Ruby

By Artisan NYC

Located in New York, NY

18KT:18.633g, Diamond:2.18ct, Ruby:1.26ct, Sapphire:1.35ct, Shel:27.79ct, Size: 60x26 MM"

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wendy Brandes 18k Yellow Gold Skull Single Stud Earring with Diamond Eyes
Wendy Brandes 18k Yellow Gold Skull Single Stud Earring with Diamond Eyes

Wendy Brandes 18k Yellow Gold Skull Single Stud Earring with Diamond Eyes

By Wendy Brandes

Located in New York, NY

Wendy has always been inspired by skulls, just artists have been for centuries. Skull jewelry is known by the Latin phrase "Memento mori" -- "remember you are mortal."

Category

2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1980s Jean Paul Gaultier Paris Gothic Dangling Clip on Earrings Skull & Cross
1980s Jean Paul Gaultier Paris Gothic Dangling Clip on Earrings Skull & Cross

1980s Jean Paul Gaultier Paris Gothic Dangling Clip on Earrings Skull & Cross

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Design features all the favorite attributes of the Gothic Movement: skull and bones, cherub heads, anchor and cross.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Gothic Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

Silver Plate

White Gold Black Diamond Skull Huggie Hoop Dangle Earrings - 14k .37ctw Treated
White Gold Black Diamond Skull Huggie Hoop Dangle Earrings - 14k .37ctw Treated

White Gold Black Diamond Skull Huggie Hoop Dangle Earrings - 14k .37ctw Treated

Located in Greensboro, NC

Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Treatment: Color Enhanced (black) Carat(s): .37ctw Cut: Single Color: Black / G Clarity: X / VS1-VS2 Total Carats: ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pair of Diamond and Enamel Skull Earrings
Pair of Diamond and Enamel Skull Earrings

Pair of Diamond and Enamel Skull Earrings

Located in London, GB

A pair of diamond and enamel skull earrings, the first earring set with a floral top of five pear shape diamonds suspending a crowned enamel skull in patchy green and white enamel wi...

Category

2010s British Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Memento Mori Skull Earrings
Antique Victorian Memento Mori Skull Earrings

Antique Victorian Memento Mori Skull Earrings

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A particularly cool pair of Memento Mori skull earrings dating from the mid-Victorian period.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

15k Gold

Unusual 2.30 Carat Flat Cut Diamond Memento Mori Skull Earrings
Unusual 2.30 Carat Flat Cut Diamond Memento Mori Skull Earrings

Unusual 2.30 Carat Flat Cut Diamond Memento Mori Skull Earrings

Located in Napoli, IT

Vanitas Rare and unusual, authentic Victorian Cluster earrings, beautifully hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold, in the typical design in vogue at the time They are beautifully surroun...

Category

Antique 1850s Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

A Pair of Gold Skull Ear Pendants

A Pair of Gold Skull Ear Pendants

Located in New York, NY

A Pair of Gold Skull Ear Pendants.

Category

American Dangle Earrings

Deakin & Francis Pair of 18 Karat Gold Skull Earrings with Diamond Eyes
Deakin & Francis Pair of 18 Karat Gold Skull Earrings with Diamond Eyes

Deakin & Francis Pair of 18 Karat Gold Skull Earrings with Diamond Eyes

By Deakin & Francis

Located in Birmingham, West Midlands

Deakin & Francis, Piccadilly Arcade, London Our trademark skull collection continues to expand. These limited edition stunning 18kt gold skull earrings are definitely jaw dropping, ...

Category

2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Memento Mori Skull Earrings .90 Carat Diamond and Bone
Victorian Memento Mori Skull Earrings .90 Carat Diamond and Bone

Victorian Memento Mori Skull Earrings .90 Carat Diamond and Bone

Located in Napoli, IT

In remembrance of Death Victorian Period, sensational pair of Memento Mori Skull earrings 'Remember You Must Die' jewellery that celebrates life These beautiful dangling pair are ma...

Category

Antique 1840s Early Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold

Deakin & Francis Diamond Gold Skull Earrings
Deakin & Francis Diamond Gold Skull Earrings

Deakin & Francis Diamond Gold Skull Earrings

By Deakin & Francis

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Deakin & Francis 18k white gold stud earrings, with moving jaws and diamond eyes.Earrings are 11.7mm x 8.3mm. Marked - England D&F,750,English gold marks, Hancocks. Weight: 6.8g

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

0.10ct Emerald, Skull & Tusk Single Earring
0.10ct Emerald, Skull & Tusk Single Earring

0.10ct Emerald, Skull & Tusk Single Earring

By Harlin Jones

Located in Sydney, NSW

14ct Gold Skull Earring with Emerald & Tusk This custom single-drop earring features a shiny dimensional skull on the top, giving it an ethereal gothic look, beautifully handcrafte...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold

Skull Studs
Skull Studs

Skull Studs

Sold|$74

Skull Studs

Located in London, GB

Delicate skull studs. The earrings are made from eco sterling silver and can be worn to complete an avant-garde outfit with a touch of elegance.

Category

2010s Greek Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

South Sea Pearl and Pink Coral Skull Mismatched Dangle Earrings
South Sea Pearl and Pink Coral Skull Mismatched Dangle Earrings

South Sea Pearl and Pink Coral Skull Mismatched Dangle Earrings

Located in New York, NY

These mismatched 18k gold dangle earrings on french wire hooks have one 11.5mm south sea pearl with a 2mm diamond accent and one 13mm high carved pink coral skull.

Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Alexander McQueen NEW & SOLD OUT Crystal Skull Pearl Evening Earrings
Alexander McQueen NEW & SOLD OUT Crystal Skull Pearl Evening Earrings

Alexander McQueen NEW & SOLD OUT Crystal Skull Pearl Evening Earrings

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Chicago, IL

CURATOR'S NOTES Swarovski crystal Brass Freshwater pearl Hook and clasp closure Made in Italy Width 1" Drop 2.5"

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dangle Earrings

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Skull Earring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact skull earring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and silver. Find an antique version now, or shop for 19 vintage or 86 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a skull 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 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic skull earring over the years, but those made by Artisan NYC, Meghna Jewels and Deakin & Francis are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A skull earring can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 49, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a skull earring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Skull Earring?

The price for a skull earring starts at $76 and tops out at $24,494 with these earrings, on average, selling for $810.

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.