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Vintage French 1950s Snake Earrings 18k Gold Platinum Blue Enamel Gemstones
Vintage French 1950s Snake Earrings 18k Gold Platinum Blue Enamel Gemstones

Vintage French 1950s Snake Earrings 18k Gold Platinum Blue Enamel Gemstones

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

These vintage circa 1950s snake earrings showcase a striking combination of 18k yellow gold

Category

Vintage 1950s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Enameled Red and Blue 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
Vintage Enameled Red and Blue 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings

Vintage Enameled Red and Blue 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Nautical, timeless, perfect for daily wear, these earrings are perfect for any adventure, whether

Category

20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Mughal Indian Enamel Gemstones Earrings
Vintage Mughal Indian Enamel Gemstones Earrings

Vintage Mughal Indian Enamel Gemstones Earrings

Located in Monroe Township, NJ

Beautiful vintage 10kt gold , hand - painted Mughal earrings with fresh water cultured pearls

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, 10k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Ornate Pearl and Enamel Drop Earrings
Vintage Ornate Pearl and Enamel Drop Earrings

Vintage Ornate Pearl and Enamel Drop Earrings

Located in London, GB

These are a pair of highly detailed vintage 9ct yellow gold pearl drop earrings. Each earring

Category

Vintage 1970s Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Judith Leiber Gold Tone Enamel Zebra Earrings
Vintage Judith Leiber Gold Tone Enamel Zebra Earrings

Vintage Judith Leiber Gold Tone Enamel Zebra Earrings

By Judith Leiber

Located in Flushing, NY

Vintage Judith Leiber Gold Tone Enamel Zebra Earrings Approximate Dimensions: 3 cm (Length) 3 cm

Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Vintage Platinum Diamond & Pearl Enamel Stud Earrings
Vintage Platinum Diamond & Pearl Enamel Stud Earrings

Vintage Platinum Diamond & Pearl Enamel Stud Earrings

Located in Montgomery, AL

We are loving these beautiful earrings!! Likely converted from some stunning vintage cufflinks but

Category

20th Century Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Enamel

Vintage 18K Gold Green Enamel Earrings
Vintage 18K Gold Green Enamel Earrings

Vintage 18K Gold Green Enamel Earrings

Located in Flushing, NY

18K Gold Green Enamel Earrings Marked on inner back - 18K KT Back of Clip post was likely replaced

Category

20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage KJL Gold Tone White Enamel Black Rhinestone Earrings
Vintage KJL Gold Tone White Enamel Black Rhinestone Earrings

Vintage KJL Gold Tone White Enamel Black Rhinestone Earrings

By KJL

Located in Flushing, NY

Vintage KJL Gold Tone White Enamel Black Rhinestone Earrings Marked: KJL Approximate Dimensions

Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Vintage gold tone enamel designer earrings
Vintage gold tone enamel designer earrings

Vintage gold tone enamel designer earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS

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Vintage 1980s Stud Earrings

Vintage Ciner Leopard Enamel Clip on Earrings
Vintage Ciner Leopard Enamel Clip on Earrings

Vintage Ciner Leopard Enamel Clip on Earrings

By Ciner

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, combining animal motifs with vibrant enamel work and sparkling rhinestones. Vintage Ciner earrings are

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Enamel

Vintage gold tone enamel designer earrings
Vintage gold tone enamel designer earrings

Vintage gold tone enamel designer earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS

Category

Vintage 1980s Stud Earrings

Vintage gold tone enamel designer earrings
Vintage gold tone enamel designer earrings

Vintage gold tone enamel designer earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS

Category

Vintage 1980s Stud Earrings

Vintage gold rhinestone enamel designer earrings
Vintage gold rhinestone enamel designer earrings

Vintage gold rhinestone enamel designer earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinesones and enamel • vintage designer earrings

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Mid-20th Century Stud Earrings

Vintage Red Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
Vintage Red Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Drop Earrings

Vintage Red Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Drop Earrings

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Elegant vintage 18 karat yellow gold dangle earrings featuring vibrant red enamel accents

Category

Late 20th Century Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Givenchy Vintage Earrings Starburst Enamel Gilt
Givenchy Vintage Earrings Starburst Enamel Gilt

Givenchy Vintage Earrings Starburst Enamel Gilt

By Givenchy

Located in Wilmslow, GB

An unusual and striking pair of Vintage Givenchy Earrings from the 1990s. These Givenchy Earrings

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20th Century More Earrings

Vintage Blue Enamel Pansy Earrings of 14k Gold, Circa 1950
Vintage Blue Enamel Pansy Earrings of 14k Gold, Circa 1950

Vintage Blue Enamel Pansy Earrings of 14k Gold, Circa 1950

Located in Lewisburg, PA

A delightful pair of vintage pansy earrings (circa 1950) crafted in solid 14k gold, their petals

Category

Vintage 1950s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Enamel and Garnet Earrings of 14k Gold, Circa 1920s
Vintage Enamel and Garnet Earrings of 14k Gold, Circa 1920s

Vintage Enamel and Garnet Earrings of 14k Gold, Circa 1920s

Located in Lewisburg, PA

A striking pair earrings featuring elegant black and white enamel dangles from the 1920s crafted in

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Yellow Enamel Pansy Earrings of 14k Gold, Circa 1950
Vintage Yellow Enamel Pansy Earrings of 14k Gold, Circa 1950

Vintage Yellow Enamel Pansy Earrings of 14k Gold, Circa 1950

Located in Lewisburg, PA

Charming and feminine, these vintage stud earrings (circa 1950s) are crafted as delicate pansies in

Category

Vintage 1950s Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Christian Dior Wavy Vintage Earrings – Black Enamel & Rhinestones
Christian Dior Wavy Vintage Earrings – Black Enamel & Rhinestones

Christian Dior Wavy Vintage Earrings – Black Enamel & Rhinestones

By Christian Dior

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Elegant and refined earrings by Christian Dior, crafted in gold-plated metal with an elongated

Category

Vintage 1980s Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Enamel

18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Enamel Dangle Drop Vintage Earrings
18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Enamel Dangle Drop Vintage Earrings

18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Enamel Dangle Drop Vintage Earrings

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Elegant vintage 18K yellow gold dangle earrings featuring vibrant green enamel accents highlighted

Category

Late 20th Century American Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage gold tone enamel designer post earrings
Vintage gold tone enamel designer post earrings

Vintage gold tone enamel designer post earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS

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20th Century Stud Earrings

Vintage David Webb Earrings Enamel Gold Diamond
Vintage David Webb Earrings Enamel Gold Diamond

Vintage David Webb Earrings Enamel Gold Diamond

By David Webb

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

enamel. These barrel-shaped earrings carry the best of Webb's features: a substantial size and daring

Category

Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage gold tone enamel rhinestone designer earrings
Vintage gold tone enamel rhinestone designer earrings

Vintage gold tone enamel rhinestone designer earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel and rhinestones • vintage designer earrings

Category

Vintage 1980s Stud Earrings

Vintage Blue Enamel Violet Earrings of 14k Gold, Circa 1940
Vintage Blue Enamel Violet Earrings of 14k Gold, Circa 1940

Vintage Blue Enamel Violet Earrings of 14k Gold, Circa 1940

Located in Lewisburg, PA

enamel petals accented by diamonds. Originally vintage screw-back earrings (circa 1940), they have been

Category

Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

Vintage 18Kt Yellow Gold Enamel Bee Stud Earrings, Italy, 1970s
Vintage 18Kt Yellow Gold Enamel Bee Stud Earrings, Italy, 1970s

Vintage 18Kt Yellow Gold Enamel Bee Stud Earrings, Italy, 1970s

Located in Firenze, IT

Pair of earrings with black and yellow enamel realistically depicting a bee. Mounted in 18Kt yellow

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage BEREBI signe gold enamel designer earrings
Vintage BEREBI signe gold enamel designer earrings

Vintage BEREBI signe gold enamel designer earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed BEREBI • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS

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Mid-20th Century Stud Earrings

Vintage gold enamel dangle ball pierced earrings
Vintage gold enamel dangle ball pierced earrings

Vintage gold enamel dangle ball pierced earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel and lucite • vintage designer runway earrings

Category

Vintage 1980s Dangle Earrings

Vintage gold enamel hoop designer runway earrings
Vintage gold enamel hoop designer runway earrings

Vintage gold enamel hoop designer runway earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS

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Late 20th Century Hoop Earrings

Vintage Ivory Enamel and Gold Dangling Hoop Earrings, Circa 1980s
Vintage Ivory Enamel and Gold Dangling Hoop Earrings, Circa 1980s

Vintage Ivory Enamel and Gold Dangling Hoop Earrings, Circa 1980s

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Ivory Enamel and Gold Dangling Hoop Earrings Circa 1980s. The hoops are front-facing and

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Enamel, Mixed Metal

Vintage 18KT Gold Black Enamel & Diamond Clip-On Earrings
Vintage 18KT Gold Black Enamel & Diamond Clip-On Earrings

Vintage 18KT Gold Black Enamel & Diamond Clip-On Earrings

Located in Braintree, GB

A striking pair of vintage diamond clip-on earrings, designed with a bold geometric silhouette and

Category

Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Vintage matte gold enamel designer runway earrings
Vintage matte gold enamel designer runway earrings

Vintage matte gold enamel designer runway earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS

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20th Century Unknown Stud Earrings

Vintage 1970s David Webb Black Enamel Diamond Earrings
Vintage 1970s David Webb Black Enamel Diamond Earrings

Vintage 1970s David Webb Black Enamel Diamond Earrings

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold, platinum and black enamel with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds

Category

Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

AVON vintage gold tone enamel designer pierced earrings
AVON vintage gold tone enamel designer pierced earrings

AVON vintage gold tone enamel designer pierced earrings

By Avon

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned AVON • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS

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20th Century Stud Earrings

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Enamel Earring
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Enamel Earring

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Enamel Earring

Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34

In very good condition. Total weight is 12.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.90 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs clarity. Box is not included. Please conctact for any questions.

Category

Vintage 1980s European Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Skull Earring with Chain - Gold Plated Green Enamel - J Dauphin Vintage
Skull Earring with Chain - Gold Plated Green Enamel - J Dauphin Vintage

Skull Earring with Chain - Gold Plated Green Enamel - J Dauphin Vintage

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

J Dauphin Skull Dangle Earrings with Green Enamel and Multi-Chain, 10K Gold Plated One of a kind

Category

2010s European Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, Enamel, Gold Plate

MONET signed vintage gold tone enamel designer earrings
MONET signed vintage gold tone enamel designer earrings

MONET signed vintage gold tone enamel designer earrings

By Monet

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS

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20th Century Stud Earrings

Vintage 14K Gold Black Enamel and Glass Charms or Earring Enhancers
Vintage 14K Gold Black Enamel and Glass Charms or Earring Enhancers

Vintage 14K Gold Black Enamel and Glass Charms or Earring Enhancers

Located in Venice, CA

perfect earring enhancers. The beads are ribbed with linear vertical gold enamel striping that makes a

Category

1990s Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Yellow Gold, Blue Enamel, Lapis, & Diamond, Dangle Earrings by Martine
Vintage Yellow Gold, Blue Enamel, Lapis, & Diamond, Dangle Earrings by Martine

Vintage Yellow Gold, Blue Enamel, Lapis, & Diamond, Dangle Earrings by Martine

By Martine

Located in Palm Beach, FL

These large scale, excellent vintage design earrings by Martine, show a wonderful use of vibrant

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Hand Painted Motherofpearl Gold Diamond Turquoise Enamel Dangle Earrings
Vintage Hand Painted Motherofpearl Gold Diamond Turquoise Enamel Dangle Earrings

Vintage Hand Painted Motherofpearl Gold Diamond Turquoise Enamel Dangle Earrings

By Tutti Frutti Jewellery

Located in Bangkok, TH

Vintage pair of hand painted oval shape Mother of Pearl measuring 30x38 mm depicting a lake

Category

Early 2000s Chinese Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Vintage gold tone green enamel designer runway earrings
Vintage gold tone green enamel designer runway earrings

Vintage gold tone green enamel designer runway earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS

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Vintage 1980s Stud Earrings

Vintage MONET gold tone enamel designer runway earrings
Vintage MONET gold tone enamel designer runway earrings

Vintage MONET gold tone enamel designer runway earrings

By Monet

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS

Category

Vintage 1980s Stud Earrings

Vintage Indian Gold, Enamel, Emerald, Diamond, & Seed Pearl Drop Earrings
Vintage Indian Gold, Enamel, Emerald, Diamond, & Seed Pearl Drop Earrings

Vintage Indian Gold, Enamel, Emerald, Diamond, & Seed Pearl Drop Earrings

Located in Philadelphia, PA

black enamel pattern to the reverse of each triangular element. The post of each earring has a tiny

Category

20th Century Indian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage huge gold tone enamel midernist designer earrings
Vintage huge gold tone enamel midernist designer earrings

Vintage huge gold tone enamel midernist designer earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS

Category

Vintage 1980s Stud Earrings

Vintage gold tone pearl rhinestone enamel designer earrings
Vintage gold tone pearl rhinestone enamel designer earrings

Vintage gold tone pearl rhinestone enamel designer earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed AFJ • gold tone with faux pearls rhinestones and enamel • vintage designer

Category

Vintage 1980s Stud Earrings

KJL AVON vintage gold enamel rhinestone designer earrings
KJL AVON vintage gold enamel rhinestone designer earrings

KJL AVON vintage gold enamel rhinestone designer earrings

By KJL

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed KJL AVON • gold tone with enamel and rhinestones • vintage designer earrings

Category

Vintage 1980s Stud Earrings

Tassel Carved Jade Diamond Enamel Vintage Style 9K White Gold Earrings
Tassel Carved Jade Diamond Enamel Vintage Style 9K White Gold Earrings

Tassel Carved Jade Diamond Enamel Vintage Style 9K White Gold Earrings

By Unbranded

Located in Oakton, VA

.  Earrings Information Style: Vintage Metal: 9K White Gold Width: 12 mm. Length: 45 mm. Weight: 3.65 g

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 9k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Vintage gold enamel clip on earrings
Vintage gold enamel clip on earrings

Vintage gold enamel clip on earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS

Category

20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Vintage 1960s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Black Enameled Earrings
Vintage 1960s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Black Enameled Earrings

Vintage 1960s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Black Enameled Earrings

Located in Boston, MA

Vintage 1960's 14kt yellow gold diamond and black enameled earrings with a center round diamond in

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural And Enamel Decorated Drop Earring
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural And Enamel Decorated Drop Earring

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural And Enamel Decorated Drop Earring

Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34

In very good condition. Total weight is 12 grams. Totally is diamond 0.70 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs clarity. Please contact for any questions.

Category

1990s European Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Circa 1980s Handcrafted 18k Gold Natural Diamond Enamel Drop Earring
Vintage Circa 1980s Handcrafted 18k Gold Natural Diamond Enamel Drop Earring

Vintage Circa 1980s Handcrafted 18k Gold Natural Diamond Enamel Drop Earring

Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34

In very good condition. Total weight is 11.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.35 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. Please contact for any questions.

Category

Vintage 1980s European Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage gold enamel rhinestone dangle designer runway earrings
Vintage gold enamel rhinestone dangle designer runway earrings

Vintage gold enamel rhinestone dangle designer runway earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel and rhinestones • vintage designer runway earrings

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20th Century Unknown Dangle Earrings

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Vintage Enamel Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of vintage enamel earrings. Frequently made of Gold, Enamel and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 263 vintage versions or 23 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of vintage enamel earrings includes designs that are universally popular, but Modern and Art Deco styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Christian Lacroix, Yves Saint Laurent and Jean Paul Gaultier each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 26, are particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for round cut vintage enamel earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and cabochon alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of vintage enamel earrings, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Vintage Enamel Earrings?

On average, vintage enamel earrings at 1stDibs sell for $562, while they’re typically $98 on the low end and $14,500 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 Vintage Enamel Earrings
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    One way to tell if earrings are vintage is to research the maker. Search for maker's markings on the backs and then look up these marks using trusted online resources. From there, you can find out when the jewelry maker produced pieces similar to yours. Generally, earrings produced between 20 and 100 years ago are vintage. Another method for dating earrings is to examine their details closely. Most vintage earrings will show some signs of wear, such as faint scratches or tarnishing. You can also have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer date your earrings for you. Shop a wide range of vintage earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    Most vintage earrings are clip-ons largely due to how beliefs about piercings have changed over the years. It was only during the 1980s and ’90s that many women began piercing their ears. Prior to that, many women didn't have piercings and could only wear clip-ons, so makers produced earrings to suit their customer base. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of vintage earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    How you use vintage clip-on earrings depends on what type of backing they have. Some simply feature a hinged clip that you open, slip over your ear and then press gently to close. Others may require you to turn a screw or shift a tension bar. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of vintage clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Screw back earrings were most popular during the first half of the 20th century, before clip earrings increased in popularity. However, screw back earrings have never gone out of style. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique screw back earrings from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    To wear vintage clip-on earrings properly, first position them so that the decorative part is in front of your ear and the backing is behind it. Clip-ons feature a variety of backings, but regardless of type, the clips should generally be positioned so that the open part faces the ceiling and the hinge or closed part is near the earlobe. Once you have the earrings in place, secure the clasp. This may involve squeezing a clip or turning a screw or fastener. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage clip-on earrings.