Vintage Russian Earrings
Vintage 1950s Russian Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Russian Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Topaz, 14k Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Emerald
Vintage 1970s Drop Earrings
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Russian Romantic Drop Earrings
Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Silver
20th Century French Dangle Earrings
Mid-20th Century Russian Russian Revival Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Silver
Vintage 1970s Ukrainian Russian Revival Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s French Artist Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
20th Century More Earrings
Vintage 1980s French Artist Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
20th Century Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Artist Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1980s French Artist Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1980s French Artist Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1980s French Artist Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1980s French Artist Dangle Earrings
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1980s French Artist Dangle Earrings
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1940s Unknown Modernist Drop Earrings
Brass
2010s North American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, White Gold
Vintage 1940s American Clip-on Earrings
20th Century Central American More Necklaces
20th Century Central American Belle Époque More Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Aesthetic Movement Loose Gemstones
Citrine
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Vintage 1920s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque More Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Sri Lankan Cocktail Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
2010s British Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Drop Earrings
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings
Pink Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century English Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Platinum
2010s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Recent Sales
1990s Russian High Victorian More Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
Base Metal
Vintage 1940s American Clip-on Earrings
Base Metal
Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
Base Metal
Vintage 1940s American Drop Earrings
Vintage 1940s American Clip-on Earrings
Gold Plate
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Russian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Vintage 1950s Russian Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Russian Dangle Earrings
Diamond
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Vintage 1960s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Russian Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Crystal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s French Russian Revival Clip-on Earrings
Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose...
1990s French Byzantine Clip-on Earrings
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s French Artist Clip-on Earrings
Gold Plate
1990s Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces
Silver
20th Century Japanese Modern Cluster Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Russian Dangle Earrings
Diamond
Vintage 1960s Russian Retro Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Russian Retro Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Russian Retro Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Amber, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s French Artist Clip-on Earrings
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Artist Clip-on Earrings
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Sterling Silver, Silver
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Sterling Silver, Silver
Vintage 1980s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1960s Russian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Brazilian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
Base Metal
Vintage 1950s American Drop Earrings
Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
Mid-20th Century American More Earrings
Vintage 1950s American Dangle Earrings
Vintage 1950s American Dangle Earrings
Vintage Russian Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs
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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 8, 2023To 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.
- Are screw back earrings vintage?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Screw 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 27, 2023How 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 ExpertNovember 27, 2023Most 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.
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