Small Hanging Earrings
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Rose Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Rose Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s Indonesian Hoop Earrings
Zircon, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Native American Dangle Earrings
Coral, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Swiss Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Hematite, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s American Renaissance Revival Dangle Earrings
Gold-filled, Brass
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Indian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greek Revival Hoop Earrings
Crystal, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Antique Early 1900s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century European Georgian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1930s American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s Unknown Georgian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Georgian Dangle Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Carnelian, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, Diamond, Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, 14k Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modern Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s French Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Crystal, Gold Plate
2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Clip-on Earrings
2010s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023What hanging earrings are called depends on their style. Drop earrings hang below the ear and remain in place as you move, while dangle earrings swing with your movements. Chandelier earrings feature a tiered design and often show off sparkling gemstones like diamonds, emeralds and sapphires. Shop a large collection of earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Many types of earrings that hang from the ear can be elegant. Dangle earrings featuring pearls or gemstones are one option. Large hoops made of gold, platinum or other precious metals are another. For a bold statement, consider chandelier earrings, which feature tiered dangling designs. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dangle earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023Earrings that don't hang are called stud earrings. They come in a variety of styles. Some feature a single pearl, while others show off a solitaire gemstone like a diamond or sapphire. Cluster earrings feature groups of pearls or gemstones. There are also stud earrings made solely of precious metal or decorated with other materials like crystals or beads. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of stud earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Non-hanging earrings are called stud earrings. Typically, they feature an element like a gemstone or a pearl mounted on a post that slips through a piercing. A backing slides onto the post to secure the earring in place. Shop a wide variety of stud earrings from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 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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