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Tiffany Teardrop Earrings

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Teardrop Yellow Gold Earrings
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Teardrop Yellow Gold Earrings

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Teardrop Yellow Gold Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Teardrop Earrings by Tiffany & Co. With 32 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approx. .40ct These earrings are for pierced ears.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Elsa Peretti Teardrop Earrings
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Elsa Peretti Teardrop Earrings

Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Elsa Peretti Teardrop Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Elsa Peretti Teardrop Earrings PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 157784 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Sterling Silver Teardrop Dangle Earrings
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Sterling Silver Teardrop Dangle Earrings

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Sterling Silver Teardrop Dangle Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Baltimore, MD

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Sterling Silver Teardrop Dangle Earrings Metal: Sterling silver 925 Weight: 4.41 grams Length: 1 inch Width: 6mm Signed: ©Tiffany & Co.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Yellow Gold Teardrop Earrings
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Yellow Gold Teardrop Earrings

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Yellow Gold Teardrop Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Westport, CT

An original pair of 18K yellow gold Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti teardrop dangle earrings.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Teardrop Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Teardrop Earrings 18K Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Teardrop Earrings 18K Yellow Gold

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Teardrop Earrings, crafted in 18K Yellow Gold.

Category

2010s Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Diamond 18K White Gold Double Teardrop Drop Earrings
Tiffany & Co. Diamond 18K White Gold Double Teardrop Drop Earrings

Tiffany & Co. Diamond 18K White Gold Double Teardrop Drop Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Simpsonville, SC

Tiffany & Co. Diamond 18K White Gold Double Teardrop Drop Earrings These stunning Tiffany & Co. diamond drop earrings feature an elegant double–teardrop silhouette, meticul...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Teardrop Hoop Earrings
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Teardrop Hoop Earrings

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Teardrop Hoop Earrings

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Teardrop Hoop Earrings Reminiscent of a solitary raindrop or a shining bead of morning dew.

Category

2010s Spanish Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co 18K Yellow Gold Teardrop Earrings
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co 18K Yellow Gold Teardrop Earrings

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co 18K Yellow Gold Teardrop Earrings

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Brand Tiffany & Co Teardrop Earrings Material 18K Yellow Gold Earring dimension 27.5mm X 6.2mm Gender Women Condition Mint Comes with Tiffany & Co earring box Retail Price $4,100

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elsa Peretti For Tiffany & Co. 2005 Elongated Teardrop Sterling Silver Earrings
Elsa Peretti For Tiffany & Co. 2005 Elongated Teardrop Sterling Silver Earrings

Elsa Peretti For Tiffany & Co. 2005 Elongated Teardrop Sterling Silver Earrings

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. 2005 Elongated Teardrop Sterling Silver Earrings are a stunning embodiment of modern elegance and minimalism.

Category

Early 2000s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co Diamond Ear-clips of Teardrop Design
Tiffany & Co Diamond Ear-clips of Teardrop Design

Tiffany & Co Diamond Ear-clips of Teardrop Design

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co Diamond Ear-clips of teardrop design, set with square-shaped diamonds accented by rows of round and calibré-cut diamonds. Square-shaped diamonds weighing 3.04 and 3....

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Teardrop Dangle Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Teardrop Dangle Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Teardrop Dangle Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

These authentic Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. "Teardrop" dangle earrings embody the designer's signature elegance and fluidity.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Large Teardrop Clip on Earrings, 18k Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Large Teardrop Clip on Earrings, 18k Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Large Teardrop Clip on Earrings, 18k Yellow Gold

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in McLeansville, NC

Length: 7/8 in Width: 1/2 in Weight: 8 dwts. / 12.4 grams Stamps: "18k Tiffany & Co Peretti" *Bean Collection SKU: E3893 A Couple Of Things to Note: * This is a vintage item...

Category

2010s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Tiffany & Co. 18ct Yellow Gold Teardrop Stud Earrings
Tiffany & Co. 18ct Yellow Gold Teardrop Stud Earrings

Tiffany & Co. 18ct Yellow Gold Teardrop Stud Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Tiffany & Co. 18ct Yellow Gold Teardrop Stud Earrings Product Details Xupes Ref: J1546 Brand: Tiffany & Co.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Elsa Peretti Teardrop Earrings #19781
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Elsa Peretti Teardrop Earrings #19781

Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Elsa Peretti Teardrop Earrings #19781

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Elsa Peretti Teardrop Earrings These stunning teardrop dangle earrings were meticulously crafted from sterling silver by designer Tiffany & Co!

Category

20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Teardrop Vintage Earrings 18K Yellow Gold Cluster Earrings
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Teardrop Vintage Earrings 18K Yellow Gold Cluster Earrings

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Teardrop Vintage Earrings 18K Yellow Gold Cluster Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Fairfield, CT

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Teardrop Vintage Earrings 18K Yellow Gold Cluster Earrings Made by Tiffany & Co. in 18k yellow gold, these earrings feature an elegant teardrop silhouette with...

Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18ct Yellow Gold Elsa Peretti Teardrop Earrings
Tiffany & Co. 18ct Yellow Gold Elsa Peretti Teardrop Earrings

Tiffany & Co. 18ct Yellow Gold Elsa Peretti Teardrop Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Tiffany & Co. 18ct Yellow Gold Elsa Peretti Teardrop Earrings Product Details Xupes Ref: J1427 Brand: Tiffany & Co.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Coral Gold Teardrop Drop Earrings
Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Coral Gold Teardrop Drop Earrings

Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Coral Gold Teardrop Drop Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Southampton, PA

Wonderfully feminine and incredibly classy, these delightful vintage earrings are designed by Tiffany & Co. and offer a compellingly elegant appearance. Crafted from 18K yellow gold ...

Category

Late 20th Century American Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Teardrop Drop Earrings in Yellow Gold
Vintage Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Teardrop Drop Earrings in Yellow Gold

Vintage Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Teardrop Drop Earrings in Yellow Gold

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, England

A gorgeous pair of vintage Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti teardrop drop earrings set in 18k yellow gold.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum Rock Crystal Teardrop Pierced Dangle Earring
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum Rock Crystal Teardrop Pierced Dangle Earring

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum Rock Crystal Teardrop Pierced Dangle Earring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Houston, TX

Brand: Tiffany & Co. Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 950 Platinum Length: 0.75 inches Width: 6.80 mm Weight: 3.86 grams  Tiffany & Co. One pair of ladies designer made 950 p...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Elsa Peretti Teardrop Dangle Earrings #23703
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Elsa Peretti Teardrop Dangle Earrings #23703

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Elsa Peretti Teardrop Dangle Earrings #23703

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Elsa Peretti teardrop dangle earrings - These elegant Tiffany & Co. teardrop earrings are designed by Elsa Peretti each earring features her si...

Category

20th Century Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Gold Teardrop Earrings
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Gold Teardrop Earrings

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Gold Teardrop Earrings

By Elsa Peretti

Located in Darnestown, MD

Classic 18 karat gold gold teardrop earrings by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany. They measure 1 1/16" long and 9/16" wide.

Category

Late 20th Century American Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Sterling Silver Teardrop Earrings w/Box  #23028
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Sterling Silver Teardrop Earrings w/Box  #23028

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Sterling Silver Teardrop Earrings w/Box #23028

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Sterling Silver Teardrop Earrings w/Box- These instantly recognizable Elsa Peretti earrings feature her signature fluid curves and minimalist elegance.

Category

20th Century Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Monumental Teardrop Earrings in Gold
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Monumental Teardrop Earrings in Gold

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Monumental Teardrop Earrings in Gold

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Litchfield, CT

Visually capturing fluid forms in metal, her amorphous pieces are miniature sculptures. These teardrop earrings are iconic examples of her work in the seventies and eighties.

Category

Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Yellow Gold Teardrop Earrings, Spain, Early 2000s
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Yellow Gold Teardrop Earrings, Spain, Early 2000s

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Yellow Gold Teardrop Earrings, Spain, Early 2000s

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

These Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Teardrop earrings are crafted in 18K yellow gold, featuring the iconic fluid, sculptural design that Peretti is known for.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Gold Vintage Teardrop Earrings
Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Gold Vintage Teardrop Earrings

Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Gold Vintage Teardrop Earrings

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Earrings are designed as a stylized teardrop form With a brightly polished finish Completed by posts and hinged omega backs Stamped 750 and 18K for 18 karat gold Signed Tiffany &...

Category

1990s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Double Teardrop Stud Earrings, 18K Gold, Elsa Peretti
Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Double Teardrop Stud Earrings, 18K Gold, Elsa Peretti

Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Double Teardrop Stud Earrings, 18K Gold, Elsa Peretti

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in McLeansville, NC

A pair of vintage 18 karat yellow gold double teardrop stud earrings designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany and Company.

Category

Early 2000s Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Silver Teardrop Earrings
Tiffany & Co Silver Teardrop Earrings

Tiffany & Co Silver Teardrop Earrings

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Tear Drop Earrings. Original MSRP $375. Pierced Post With Omega Clip Back. Post Removed Upon Request. Includes Tiffany Pouch.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Gold Teardrop Earrings
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Gold Teardrop Earrings

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Gold Teardrop Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1990s Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Company 18K Yellow Gold Teardrop earrings, measuring 1 1/8 inch in length and 1/2 inch wide.

Category

1990s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Elsa Peretti Teardrop Earrings
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Elsa Peretti Teardrop Earrings

Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Elsa Peretti Teardrop Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Hicksville, NY

Year: 2000s Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 6.0 grams Drop earrings in 18k gold, for pierced ears. Teardrops, 12 mm long each.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Peretti Rock Crystal 18k Gold Teardrop Earrings
Tiffany & Co. Peretti Rock Crystal 18k Gold Teardrop Earrings

Tiffany & Co. Peretti Rock Crystal 18k Gold Teardrop Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Simpsonville, SC

Introducing the Elsa Peretti Rock Crystal Teardrop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold by Tiffany & Co. 

Category

Late 20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Teardrop Earrings
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Teardrop Earrings

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Teardrop Earrings

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Teardrop Earrings Metal: 18K gold Weight: 8.0 grams Measurement: The earrings are 26mm long, the teardrops are 14mm long Hallmark: TIFFANY&CO.

Category

2010s American Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Teardrop 18k Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Teardrop 18k Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Teardrop 18k Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Birmingham, GB

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Teardrop 18k Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Teardrop Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Teardrop Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Teardrop Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

These elegant Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti earrings showcase the iconic teardrop design that has become a signature of timeless minimalism.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Teardrop Hoop Earrings
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Teardrop Hoop Earrings

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Teardrop Hoop Earrings

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Teardrop Hoop Earrings Reminiscent of a solitary raindrop or a shining bead of morning dew.

Category

2010s Spanish Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Teardrop Hoop Earrings
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Teardrop Hoop Earrings

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Teardrop Hoop Earrings

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Teardrop Hoop Earrings Reminiscent of a solitary raindrop or a shining bead of morning dew.

Category

2010s Spanish Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Teardrop Earrings
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Teardrop Earrings

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Teardrop Earrings

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Vintage Sterling Silver Teardrop Earrings exemplify timeless elegance and sophisticated simplicity.

Category

Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings

Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Sterling Silver Dangle Teardrop Earrings 'B'
Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Sterling Silver Dangle Teardrop Earrings 'B'

Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Sterling Silver Dangle Teardrop Earrings 'B'

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Tiffany & Co sterling silver teardrop dangle earrings by Elsa Peretti.

Category

20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Rock Crystal Teardrop Platinum Drop Earrings
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Rock Crystal Teardrop Platinum Drop Earrings

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Rock Crystal Teardrop Platinum Drop Earrings

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in University Place, WA

A pure and poetic design from Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., these drop earrings feature her iconic teardrop form rendered in clear rock crystal.

Category

Late 20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Platinum

Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Teardrop Dangle Earrings
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Teardrop Dangle Earrings

Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Teardrop Dangle Earrings

Located in McLeansville, NC

A pair of sterling silver teardrop dangle earrings designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany and Company.

Category

Early 2000s Drop Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Elsa Peretti  Teardrop Earrings
Elsa Peretti  Teardrop Earrings

Elsa Peretti Teardrop Earrings

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Brand Tiffany & Co Teardrop Earrings Material 18K Yellow Gold Earring dimension 27.5mm X 6.2mm Gender Women Condition New, never worn Comes with Tiffany & Co earring box Retail P...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Tiffany Teardrop Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of tiffany teardrop earrings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our selection of items includes 12 vintage examples as well as 3 contemporary versions. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of tiffany teardrop earrings includes designs that are universally popular, but Art Deco styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. and Elsa Peretti are consistently popular. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Diamond versions from the 4 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A selection of round cut and brilliant cut can be found today on these pages. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of tiffany teardrop earrings, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Tiffany Teardrop Earrings?

On average, tiffany teardrop earrings at 1stDibs sell for $2,345, while they’re typically $710 on the low end and $41,995 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.