Small Earrings Pierced
2010s Brazilian More Earrings
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Zircon, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Earrings
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hoop Earrings
1990s Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Crystal, Zircon, Base Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modernist Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Earrings
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Drop Earrings
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century European Early Victorian Drop Earrings
Gold-filled
Late 20th Century Danish Dangle Earrings
Silver
Antique 1850s Victorian Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings
10k Gold, White Gold
20th Century British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Crystal, Ruby, Enamel
2010s American Modern Dangle Earrings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Retro Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greek Revival Hoop Earrings
Crystal, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
2010s Indian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Zircon, Gold Plate, Brass
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Japanese Artisan Drop Earrings
Pearl, Brass
20th Century French Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s French Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Canadian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Dangle Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century European Victorian Dangle Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s French Drop Earrings
Garnet, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s European Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Belle Époque Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Zircon, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Drop Earrings
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Quartz, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 1780s Spanish Georgian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
2010s Asian Stud Earrings
Diamond, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023No, 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, 2023Yes, 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, 2023Whether 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, 2023No, 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, 2023There 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.
- What are small earrings called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023What small earrings are called depends on their style. A small earring that doesn't hang below the earlobe is a stud. Small hoops that touch the bottom of the earlobe are huggies, while petite hoops that do leave a tiny amount of space between the metal and the lobe are sleeper-style earrings. Some people generally refer to all small earrings as petite. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023What you call small hoop earrings depends on their style. Hoops so small that they touch the earlobe are known as huggie earrings or huggies because they look like they are hugging the lobes. Slightly larger small hoops that leave space between the metal and the earlobe may be referred to as sleeper or sleeper-style earrings. Explore a variety of hoop earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024Whether 0.25 carats is too small for earrings is a matter of personal preference. Gemstone earrings with a total carat weight of 0.25 are on the smaller end of the average size range, which is 0.25 to 1 total carat. However, some people prefer petite earrings for everyday wear. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of gemstone earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The price of diamonds depends on the size, the quality, the color and the carat. The average price for a small white diamond stud that is .25 Carat is $285.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Whether 1.3-carat diamond earrings are too small is a matter of personal opinion. A pair of earrings with a total carat weight of 1.3 is considered to be medium-sized. The smallest diamond earrings are around 0.25 carats, while the largest are 1.5 carats or more. Explore a wide range of diamond earrings on 1stDibs.
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