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Art Nouveau Mediterranean Red Coral White Diamond Yellow Gold "Snake" Earrings
Art Nouveau Mediterranean Red Coral White Diamond Yellow Gold "Snake" Earrings

Art Nouveau Mediterranean Red Coral White Diamond Yellow Gold "Snake" Earrings

By Luigi Ferrara

Located in Naples, IT

message to solve the problem. These Lever-Back Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Mediterranean Red Coral White Diamond Yellow Gold "Snake" Earrings
Art Nouveau Mediterranean Red Coral White Diamond Yellow Gold "Snake" Earrings

Art Nouveau Mediterranean Red Coral White Diamond Yellow Gold "Snake" Earrings

By Luigi Ferrara

Located in Naples, IT

message to solve the problem. These Lever-Back Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mediterranean Red Coral 0.14 Carat White Diamond Yellow Gold Snake Drop Earrings
Mediterranean Red Coral 0.14 Carat White Diamond Yellow Gold Snake Drop Earrings

Mediterranean Red Coral 0.14 Carat White Diamond Yellow Gold Snake Drop Earrings

By Luigi Ferrara

Located in Naples, IT

These Lever-Back Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.14 Carats of White

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold

Pearl with Pink Sapphire with Black Diamond Mismatch Snake Earrings in 18K Gold
Pearl with Pink Sapphire with Black Diamond Mismatch Snake Earrings in 18K Gold

Pearl with Pink Sapphire with Black Diamond Mismatch Snake Earrings in 18K Gold

Located in Bangkok, TH

Pearl with Pink Sapphire 4.73 carats with Black Diamond 0.03 carat Serpent Earrings set in 18 Karat

Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Gold

Art Nouveau 0.08 Carat Ruby Pearl Yellow Gold Stud Dangle Clip-On Snake Earrings
Art Nouveau 0.08 Carat Ruby Pearl Yellow Gold Stud Dangle Clip-On Snake Earrings

Art Nouveau 0.08 Carat Ruby Pearl Yellow Gold Stud Dangle Clip-On Snake Earrings

By Luigi Ferrara

Located in Naples, IT

These Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.08 Carats of Rubies. These

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold

Art Nouveau 0.12 Carat Ruby Mabe Pearl Yellow Gold Clip-On Dangle Snake Earrings
Art Nouveau 0.12 Carat Ruby Mabe Pearl Yellow Gold Clip-On Dangle Snake Earrings

Art Nouveau 0.12 Carat Ruby Mabe Pearl Yellow Gold Clip-On Dangle Snake Earrings

By Luigi Ferrara

Located in Naples, IT

These Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.12 Carats of Rubies. These

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 0.12 Carat Ruby Mabe Pearl Yellow Gold Clip-On Dangle Snake Earrings
Art Nouveau 0.12 Carat Ruby Mabe Pearl Yellow Gold Clip-On Dangle Snake Earrings

Art Nouveau 0.12 Carat Ruby Mabe Pearl Yellow Gold Clip-On Dangle Snake Earrings

By Luigi Ferrara

Located in Naples, IT

These Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.12 Carats of Rubies. These

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 0.12 Carat Ruby Mabe Pearl Yellow Gold Clip-On Dangle Snake Earrings
Art Nouveau 0.12 Carat Ruby Mabe Pearl Yellow Gold Clip-On Dangle Snake Earrings

Art Nouveau 0.12 Carat Ruby Mabe Pearl Yellow Gold Clip-On Dangle Snake Earrings

By Luigi Ferrara

Located in Naples, IT

These Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.12 Carats of Rubies. These

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Gold and Diamond Double Headed Snake Ear Clips
Ilias Lalaounis Gold and Diamond Double Headed Snake Ear Clips

Ilias Lalaounis Gold and Diamond Double Headed Snake Ear Clips

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in New York, NY

A pair of diamond and 18 karat gold serpant ear clips, by Ilias Lalaounis, Greece. The earrings are

Category

Late 20th Century Greek Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boucheron Diamond Gold Snake Ring & Earrings
Boucheron Diamond Gold Snake Ring & Earrings

Boucheron Diamond Gold Snake Ring & Earrings

By Boucheron

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The highly desirable yellow gold snake ring & earrings from the French jewelry house of Boucheron

Category

Vintage 1970s French More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Pal Kepenyes Brutalist Bronze Snake Earring
Pal Kepenyes Brutalist Bronze Snake Earring

Pal Kepenyes Brutalist Bronze Snake Earring

By Pal Kepenyes

Located in Mexico City, MX

A ca. 1980 bronze earring by Hungarian-born Mexican artist Pal Kepenyes. The snake's head shows two

Category

Vintage 1980s Mexican Brutalist Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Bronze

Native American Sterling Silver Coiled Snake Brooch and Earrings
Native American Sterling Silver Coiled Snake Brooch and Earrings

Native American Sterling Silver Coiled Snake Brooch and Earrings

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A large scale, sterling silver coiled snake brooch and earrings set of Southwest origin. Brooch

Category

Vintage 1970s American Native American Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Black Snake Earrings

Black Snake Earrings

Located in Sydney, NSW

Black snake earrings set with Black diamond crystals. Gun metal finish.Post backing. Hypoallergenic

Category

2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Base Metal

Snake Earrings by Joseff
Snake Earrings by Joseff

Snake Earrings by Joseff

By Joseff of Hollywood

Located in Berkshires, MA

Inspired by jewelry found in Tutankhamen's tomb in 1922 These Russian gold coiled snake

Category

American Dangle Earrings

Early Victorian Diamond Snake Earrings
Early Victorian Diamond Snake Earrings

Early Victorian Diamond Snake Earrings

Located in Austin, TX

Early Victorian diamond snake earrings in silver and gold. The earrings comprising of two entwined

Category

Antique 1840s English Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Mid-Victorian Amethyst Snake Earrings
Mid-Victorian Amethyst Snake Earrings

Mid-Victorian Amethyst Snake Earrings

Located in Sale, Cheshire

Gorgeous pair of mid-Victorian snake earrings, each one featuring a serpent coiled around an oval

Category

Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, 9k Gold

Magerit Snake Diamond Gold Earrings
Magerit Snake Diamond Gold Earrings

Magerit Snake Diamond Gold Earrings

By Magerit

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Brand new pair of 18k white gold snake earrings by Magerit, set with approx. 0.82ctw in G/VS

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Garnet and Diamond Snake Earrings
Victorian Garnet and Diamond Snake Earrings

Victorian Garnet and Diamond Snake Earrings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

earrings. The snakes are silver with rose cut diamonds and an old european cut in the head. They wrap

Category

Unknown Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Snake and Mace Gold Earrings
Victorian Snake and Mace Gold Earrings

Victorian Snake and Mace Gold Earrings

Located in Austin, TX

Victorian snake and mace gold earrings. High victorian snake heads suspending a mace like balls in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Dangle Earrings

Gold Snake and Chalcedony Drop Earrings

Gold Snake and Chalcedony Drop Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Long gold and chalcedony drop pendent earrings with snake tops, English, circa 1890

Category

English Drop Earrings

Boucheron Kaa Snake Ruby Emerald Earrings
Boucheron Kaa Snake Ruby Emerald Earrings

Boucheron Kaa Snake Ruby Emerald Earrings

By Boucheron

Located in Lambertville, NJ

18k White Gold Ruby Emerald Snake Earrings. The earrings measure 36mm x 18mm and weigh 24.8 grams

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Pomellato Eva Gold Snake Cameo Earrings
Pomellato Eva Gold Snake Cameo Earrings

Pomellato Eva Gold Snake Cameo Earrings

By Pomellato

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A pair of 18k rose gold earrings set with snake cameos. The earrings measure 37mm long with wire x

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Sorab & Roshi Pave Ruby Snake Earrings

Sorab & Roshi Pave Ruby Snake Earrings

By Sorab & Roshi

Located in Greenwich, CT

Pave ruby snake Earrings with detachable lave stone drops spotted with faceted rubies. Set in 18

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Snake Earrings
Antique Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Snake Earrings

Antique Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Snake Earrings

Located in Sale, Cheshire

There's something distinctly snake-like about these gorgeous antique earrings. They date from the

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Whiting & Davis Snake Earrings-SALE!
Whiting & Davis Snake Earrings-SALE!

Whiting & Davis Snake Earrings-SALE!

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Los Angeles, CA

MARKED DOWN FROM $175! Highly detailed cast metal snake heads, complete with skin of varying

Category

Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings

BULGARI Tubogas Gold Snake Earrings
BULGARI Tubogas Gold Snake Earrings

BULGARI Tubogas Gold Snake Earrings

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

Tobagos Style Clip Back Earrings with Post Set in 18KT White and Yellow Gold

Category

Italian Clip-on Earrings

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Silver Snake Earrings
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Silver Snake Earrings

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Silver Snake Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A pair of sterling silver earrings depicting snakes. Crafted by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Drop Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Faux Aquamarine Snake Dangling Pierced Earrings
Vintage Faux Aquamarine Snake Dangling Pierced Earrings

Vintage Faux Aquamarine Snake Dangling Pierced Earrings

Located in New York, NY

These earrings are unusual with a large faux aquamarine stone in the center wrapped by a snake

Category

Vintage 1970s Drop Earrings

Roberto Coin Diamond Gold Cobra Snake Earrings
Roberto Coin Diamond Gold Cobra Snake Earrings

Roberto Coin Diamond Gold Cobra Snake Earrings

By Roberto Coin

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A pair of 18k white gold earrings set with approximately 1.80ctw of G/VS diamonds. The earrings

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Gold Snake Earrings with Banded Agate Drops
Victorian Gold Snake Earrings with Banded Agate Drops

Victorian Gold Snake Earrings with Banded Agate Drops

Located in Danvers, MA

Quite special and hard to find, these lovely Victorian Snake - Serpent earrings are striking and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Agate, Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Rare Gold Long Snake Earrings
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Rare Gold Long Snake Earrings

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Rare Gold Long Snake Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A pair of 18k yellow gold snake earrings by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. The earrings are 70mm

Category

20th Century American More Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Rare Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Gold Snake Earring Pendants
Rare Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Gold Snake Earring Pendants

Rare Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Gold Snake Earring Pendants

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Rare 18k yellow gold Tiffany & Co earring snake pendants, crafted by Elsa Peretti. Pendants

Category

20th Century Italian More Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Snake Form And Greek Key Gold Earrings
Antique Snake Form And Greek Key Gold Earrings

Antique Snake Form And Greek Key Gold Earrings

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful period snake form 14 kt earrings with greek key design and hinge clip

Category

American Lever-Back Earrings

Unique french snake design earrings of the 70s
Unique french snake design earrings of the 70s

Unique french snake design earrings of the 70s

Located in Verviers, BE

Incredible french vintage snake earrings of the 70s. Very nice design work. Made of gilt metal

Category

Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings

Impressive Multi Color Sapphire Green Garnet Diamond Gold Snake Earrings
Impressive Multi Color Sapphire Green Garnet Diamond Gold Snake Earrings

Impressive Multi Color Sapphire Green Garnet Diamond Gold Snake Earrings

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Large Modern 18k white gold snake earrings,featuring approx. 2.20ctw diamonds, green garnets and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Rare Very Long Silver Snake Earrings
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Rare Very Long Silver Snake Earrings

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Rare Very Long Silver Snake Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A sterling silver pair of earrings in a snake motif. Crafted by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co, the

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Drop Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lilly Hastedt Tahitian Black Pearl Yellow Gold Snake Cocktail Earrings
Lilly Hastedt Tahitian Black Pearl Yellow Gold Snake Cocktail Earrings

Lilly Hastedt Tahitian Black Pearl Yellow Gold Snake Cocktail Earrings

By Lilly Hastedt

Located in London, GB

These Lilly Hastedt statement cocktail sized earrings feature large 11 mm AAA grade Tahitian pearls

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Black Pearl, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold

Alexis Lahellec Paris Snake Clip On Earrings from the 1980s
Alexis Lahellec Paris Snake Clip On Earrings from the 1980s

Alexis Lahellec Paris Snake Clip On Earrings from the 1980s

By Alexis Lahellec

Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR

Alexis Lahellec Paris Massive Silver Clip On Earrings featuring a stylized snake, vintage from the

Category

Vintage 1980s French Hoop Earrings

"Snakes" Earrings 6.5 Carat Intense Green Tourmaline 18 Karat Yellow Gold
"Snakes" Earrings 6.5 Carat Intense Green Tourmaline 18 Karat Yellow Gold

"Snakes" Earrings 6.5 Carat Intense Green Tourmaline 18 Karat Yellow Gold

By D and A Style

Located in Singapore, SG

are our earrings "Snakes" made of 18 karat yellow gold with intense green tourmalines. The most

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Ye...

Serpent Snake 27.72 Carat All Ruby Only Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
Serpent Snake 27.72 Carat All Ruby Only Gold Dangle Drop Earrings

Serpent Snake 27.72 Carat All Ruby Only Gold Dangle Drop Earrings

Located in Bangkok, TH

Serpent Snake 27.72 carat Ruby 18K White Gold Dangle Drop Earrings Ruby : 27.72cts. in total Gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Gucci Antiqued Sliver Tone Snake Mismatch Clip on Earrings
Gucci Antiqued Sliver Tone Snake Mismatch Clip on Earrings

Gucci Antiqued Sliver Tone Snake Mismatch Clip on Earrings

By Gucci

Located in Montreal, Quebec

: Dust bag/cloth protector and original box CONDITION: Good - earrings have broke and were repaired

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clip-on Earrings

Snake Stud Earrings in 18 Karat Gold with Green and Brown Diamonds
Snake Stud Earrings in 18 Karat Gold with Green and Brown Diamonds

Snake Stud Earrings in 18 Karat Gold with Green and Brown Diamonds

By Lilly Hastedt

Located in London, GB

A pair of unique snake stud earrings in 18 Karat white gold. The earrings have two different

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

1980s Bulgari Double Snake Pattern Design Diamond Gold Hoop Earrings
1980s Bulgari Double Snake Pattern Design Diamond Gold Hoop Earrings

1980s Bulgari Double Snake Pattern Design Diamond Gold Hoop Earrings

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

18kt yellow gold earrings comprising of a double row snake pattern textured design with 36 high

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

"Snakes" Earrings 5, 11 Carat Intense Green Tsavorite 18 Karat Matte Yellow Gold
"Snakes" Earrings 5, 11 Carat Intense Green Tsavorite 18 Karat Matte Yellow Gold

"Snakes" Earrings 5, 11 Carat Intense Green Tsavorite 18 Karat Matte Yellow Gold

By D and A Style

Located in Singapore, SG

effect that real snakes are frozen in the air. We choose for these earrings matte gold and intense green

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold, R...

2 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Gold Snake Bracelet
2 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Gold Snake Bracelet

2 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Gold Snake Bracelet

By Shreve, Crump & Low

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

18 Karat yellow & white snake bracelet made out of four coils of hand made woven mesh. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Large Rose Gold Plated Sterling Silver Signature Snake Hoops
Large Rose Gold Plated Sterling Silver Signature Snake Hoops

Large Rose Gold Plated Sterling Silver Signature Snake Hoops

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Large Rose Gold Plated Sterling Sliver Signature Snake Hoops feature two oversize curved snakes

Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Tsavorite, Sterling Silver

Angela Cummings 1986 Pave Diamond and Matte Gold Snake Half Hoop Earrings
Angela Cummings 1986 Pave Diamond and Matte Gold Snake Half Hoop Earrings

Angela Cummings 1986 Pave Diamond and Matte Gold Snake Half Hoop Earrings

By Angela Cummings

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Angela Cummings 1986 pave diamond and matte gold snake half hoop earrings. Each earring measures

Category

Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Impressive Pasquale Bruni Il Peccato  Sapphire Ruby Gold Snake Ring
Impressive Pasquale Bruni Il Peccato  Sapphire Ruby Gold Snake Ring

Impressive Pasquale Bruni Il Peccato Sapphire Ruby Gold Snake Ring

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Pasquale Bruni 18k rose gold snake ring from Il Peccato collection, adorned with approx. 1.76ctw in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1980s Weingrill Snake Pattern Gold Ridge Design Earclips
1980s Weingrill Snake Pattern Gold Ridge Design Earclips

1980s Weingrill Snake Pattern Gold Ridge Design Earclips

By Carlo Weingrill

Located in New York, NY

18kt yellow gold high polish snake design earclips consisting of numerous ridges to add texture and

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Style CZ Diamond Snake Earrings, Victorian Revival Silver Snake Earrings
Antique Style CZ Diamond Snake Earrings, Victorian Revival Silver Snake Earrings

Antique Style CZ Diamond Snake Earrings, Victorian Revival Silver Snake Earrings

Located in Rottedam, NL

An artisan antique revival pair of sterling silver snake stud earrings. These snake earrings are

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Victorian Stud Earrings

Materials

Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Snake Fringe Earrings
Art Deco Snake Fringe Earrings

Art Deco Snake Fringe Earrings

Located in Litchfield County, CT

Original art deco 1920s-30s snake and glass earrings. These do have new hooks, as the former owner

Category

Vintage 1930s Dangle Earrings

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Snake Snake Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of snake snake earrings for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 310 vintage versions or 547 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. 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. The designs in our inventory of snake snake earrings bearing contemporary or modern hallmarks are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Luigi Ferrara, Maggoosh and Bulgari are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of diamond versions from the 350 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for round cut snake snake earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and mixed cut alternatives. Most of our snake snake earrings for sale are for women, but there are 266 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Snake Snake Earrings?

On average, snake snake earrings at 1stDibs sell for $1,427, while they’re typically $48 on the low end and $220,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

Questions About Snake Snake Earrings
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are many interpretations of what snake jewelry can symbolize but a few common symbols are wisdom and everlasting love, particularly when the snake is continuous in an ouroboros.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A snake ring can symbolize eternal love, especially if the snake is depicted as eating its own tail. Another meaning is one of mourning, and of the snake purifying a corpse and its return to Earth. Shop a collection of snake-shaped jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.