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Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
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Turquoise, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold
1990s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s European Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Russian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s British Early Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Brown Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Onyx, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
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2010s American Contemporary More Earrings
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Turquoise, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
2010s Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Turquoise, Vermeil
2010s Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Moonstone, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Dangle Earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Malachite, Onyx, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Hoop Earrings
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1990s Hoop Earrings
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Turquoise
2010s American Modern Hoop Earrings
Turquoise, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold, 14k Gold
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18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
- What are huggie earrings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Huggie earrings are miniature hoops that appear to hug the earlobe. Huggies range from .5' to 1.5” in diameter. These dainty earrings are perfect for everyday wear.
- What is a huggie hoop earring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023A huggie hoop earring is a hoop earring that is so small that it touches the bottom of the ear lobe. As a result, the earring looks like it's hugging the ear. Usually, huggie earrings are thick and have either a lever or hinged closure. Find a variety of huggie hoop earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024The difference between huggie and hoop earrings comes down to the specificity of the terms. A hoop earring is any earring that hangs below the ear and consists of metal or other material formed in a shape with an open middle. Hoops are often round, but they come in other shapes like squares and ovals, as well as in a wide range of diameter sizes and thicknesses. Huggie earrings are thick hoops that are so small that they appear to hug the earlobe. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of hoop earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023Yes, men can wear huggie hoop earrings. In fact, the size of huggies makes them a great pick for everyday wear, and they are available in a variety of materials, giving men many options to consider. Many male celebrities have been photographed wearing huggies, including Morgan Freeman, Justin Bieber, Bono, David Beckham, Lewis Hamilton, Colin Farrell and Keith Urban. There are no rules when it comes to men's jewelry, so you're free to wear any earrings that appeal to you. Find a diverse assortment of huggie hoop earrings on 1stDibs.
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