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Beautiful paste drop earrings, Western Germany, 1960s
Beautiful paste drop earrings, Western Germany, 1960s

Beautiful paste drop earrings, Western Germany, 1960s

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

These earrings offer a subtle combination of topaz and citrine coloured pastes, all claw-set in their individual settings. All articulated , with a large foliate top, that sits on th...

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Vintage 1960s German Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Hanging earrings with old-cut diamonds, Western Europe, early 20th century.
Hanging earrings with old-cut diamonds, Western Europe, early 20th century.

Hanging earrings with old-cut diamonds, Western Europe, early 20th century.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Elegant dangling earrings with antique-cut diamonds. The earrings are crafted from yellow and white gold (0.375 fineness) and silver (0.800 fineness).

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

WESTERN GERMANY signed gold glass stones brooch earrings designer set
WESTERN GERMANY signed gold glass stones brooch earrings designer set

WESTERN GERMANY signed gold glass stones brooch earrings designer set

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed WESTERN GERMANY • gold tone with rhinestones and glass • vintage designer earrings brooch set MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with...

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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Vintage WESTERN GERMANY signed gold tone faux pearls cameo designer earrings
Vintage WESTERN GERMANY signed gold tone faux pearls cameo designer earrings

Vintage WESTERN GERMANY signed gold tone faux pearls cameo designer earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed WESTERN GERMANY • gold tone with faux pearls and cameo • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal si...

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20th Century Clip-on Earrings

WESTERN GERMANY signed gold ton blue glass enamel designer clip on earrings
WESTERN GERMANY signed gold ton blue glass enamel designer clip on earrings

WESTERN GERMANY signed gold ton blue glass enamel designer clip on earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed WESTERN GERMANY • gold tone with rhinestones, glass and enamel • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS  •  CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minim...

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Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Vintage WESTERN GERMANY signed gold tone glass rhinestone pearl clip on earrings
Vintage WESTERN GERMANY signed gold tone glass rhinestone pearl clip on earrings

Vintage WESTERN GERMANY signed gold tone glass rhinestone pearl clip on earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed WESTERN GERMANY • gold tone with glass stones green • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs...

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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

WESTERN GERMANY signed vintage gold tone blue beaded cluster clip on earrings
WESTERN GERMANY signed vintage gold tone blue beaded cluster clip on earrings

WESTERN GERMANY signed vintage gold tone blue beaded cluster clip on earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed WESTERN GERMANY • gold tone with plastic beads • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear...

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20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Vintage WESTERN GERMANY signed gold tone milk glass designer clip on earrings
Vintage WESTERN GERMANY signed gold tone milk glass designer clip on earrings

Vintage WESTERN GERMANY signed gold tone milk glass designer clip on earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed WESTERN GERMANY • gold tone with glass stones • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of we...

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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Vintage WESTERN GERMANY gold lady jn red portrait designer clip on earrings
Vintage WESTERN GERMANY gold lady jn red portrait designer clip on earrings

Vintage WESTERN GERMANY gold lady jn red portrait designer clip on earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed WESTERN GERMSNY • gold tone • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 45 ❤️...

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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Couture Signed Dior Designer First AB Crystals Western Germany Earrings S/S 1956
Couture Signed Dior Designer First AB Crystals Western Germany Earrings S/S 1956

Couture Signed Dior Designer First AB Crystals Western Germany Earrings S/S 1956

By Christian Dior

Located in Chicago, IL

Distinguishing these couture Christian Dior Spring/Summer 1956 "Western Germany"-stamped silver earrings featuring the first Swarovski gold-foiled aurora-borealis crystals from earri...

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Vintage 1950s German Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Silver, Base Metal

18k Gold earrings with old-cut diamonds, 0.60ct, circa 1940s
18k Gold earrings with old-cut diamonds, 0.60ct, circa 1940s

18k Gold earrings with old-cut diamonds, 0.60ct, circa 1940s

Located in Chorzów, PL

Origin: Western Europe, circa 1940. The earrings are in the form of a screw with a dedicated clasp.

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Mid-20th Century Post-War Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage WESTERN GERMANY signed gold pearls rhinestones designer brooch earrings
Vintage WESTERN GERMANY signed gold pearls rhinestones designer brooch earrings

Vintage WESTERN GERMANY signed gold pearls rhinestones designer brooch earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed WESTERN GERMANY • gold tone with rhinestones and faux pearls • vintage designer brooch and earrings set MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condi...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

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Vintage Ralph Lauren Western earrings

Vintage Ralph Lauren Western earrings

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage Ralph Lauren clip on earrings. Excellent condition. 1 x 1 inches.

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Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings

Isaac Mizrahi 1990s Western Inspired Leather Fringe Earrings w Rhinestone
Isaac Mizrahi 1990s Western Inspired Leather Fringe Earrings w Rhinestone

Isaac Mizrahi 1990s Western Inspired Leather Fringe Earrings w Rhinestone

By Isaac Mizrahi

Located in Portland, OR

Isaac Mizrahi has used details that reference the American West throughout his career. These super long vintage leather fringe earrings from the 1990s are such a good example of his ...

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1990s American Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Signed Western Germany Faux Pearls & Crystal Bib Necklace & Earrings Set
Vintage Signed Western Germany Faux Pearls & Crystal Bib Necklace & Earrings Set

Vintage Signed Western Germany Faux Pearls & Crystal Bib Necklace & Earrings Set

Located in New York, NY

The bib necklace measures 17-1/2” with the front drop measuring 2-3/8” long. The matching clip earrings are 1-1/2” x 3/4”. This vintage set is signed “Western Germany” and is in ex...

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Mid-20th Century German Clip-on Earrings

Sterling Silver Opal Inlay Graduated Collar Necklace and Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver Opal Inlay Graduated Collar Necklace and Dangle Earrings

Sterling Silver Opal Inlay Graduated Collar Necklace and Dangle Earrings

Located in Bradford, Ontario

NECKLACE DETAILS Materials: Sterling Silver Necklace Length: 14.75" Necklace Closure Type: Lobster Claw Hallmarks: SM Sterling 925 Total Weight: 20.90 grams Primary Stone Type: Opal...

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20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

14 Karat Yellow Gold Square Dangle Earrings with Uncut Diamonds and Emerald
14 Karat Yellow Gold Square Dangle Earrings with Uncut Diamonds and Emerald

14 Karat Yellow Gold Square Dangle Earrings with Uncut Diamonds and Emerald

By Manjrie

Located in Singapore, SG

Emerald, held precious for time immemorial; now immortalised with fine workmanship by Indian artisan hands for a Western touch. Match the earrings with "14 Karat Yellow Gold Square W...

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2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Mismatch Dangle Earrings with Uncut Diamonds and Emerald
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mismatch Dangle Earrings with Uncut Diamonds and Emerald

14 Karat Yellow Gold Mismatch Dangle Earrings with Uncut Diamonds and Emerald

By Manjrie

Located in Singapore, SG

Emerald, the viridescent gem, exalted by Royals, held precious for time immemorial; now immortalised with fine workmanship by Indian artisan hands for a Western touch. Match the earr...

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2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco drop earrings, Western Europe, circa 1925.
Art Deco drop earrings, Western Europe, circa 1925.

Art Deco drop earrings, Western Europe, circa 1925.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Art Deco earrings decorated with old-cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.23ct, which give the earrings a subtle glow and ancient charm.

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Vintage 1920s Spanish Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1980s Western Inspired Black & Pink Marble Dangle Earrings
1980s Western Inspired Black & Pink Marble Dangle Earrings

1980s Western Inspired Black & Pink Marble Dangle Earrings

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Rock a statement earring with our incredible beaded dangle earrings from the 1980s! Center charm made of a marbled pink stone and trimmed with stitched on black and pink beads. Stran...

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Vintage 1980s Dangle Earrings

Cowboy Boot & Hat Earrings Estate 14k Yellow Gold Drops Fine Western Jewelry
Cowboy Boot & Hat Earrings Estate 14k Yellow Gold Drops Fine Western Jewelry

Cowboy Boot & Hat Earrings Estate 14k Yellow Gold Drops Fine Western Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Stylish pair of earrings featuring a cowboy boot & hat crafted in 14k yellow gold. The fun earrings are smaller in scale and make a nice statement on the earlobe. With small gold c...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco earrings with diamonds and sapphires, Western Europe, circa 194
Vintage Art Deco earrings with diamonds and sapphires, Western Europe, circa 194

Vintage Art Deco earrings with diamonds and sapphires, Western Europe, circa 194

Located in Chorzów, PL

Antique round gold earrings in Art Deco style. Set with 2 main diamonds in an old brilliant cut weighing 0.25 ct and 40 diamonds in an old rose cut weighing 0.15 ct. Additionally, ea...

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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver

Lunch at The Ritz Cow Print Western boots & Hat Earrings
Lunch at The Ritz Cow Print Western boots & Hat Earrings

Lunch at The Ritz Cow Print Western boots & Hat Earrings

By Lunch at the Ritz

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Complete your western outfit ensemble with these whimsical Cow Print Western boots and Hat Earrings from Lunch at The Ritz.

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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

22k Gold, Gold Plate

WESTERN GERMANY signed vintage gold tone light weight designer clip on earrings
WESTERN GERMANY signed vintage gold tone light weight designer clip on earrings

WESTERN GERMANY signed vintage gold tone light weight designer clip on earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed WESTERN GERMANY • gold tone • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 61 ❤️❤️ ...

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20th Century Clip-on Earrings

14k Gold earrings with diamonds weighing 1.70ct in total.
14k Gold earrings with diamonds weighing 1.70ct in total.

14k Gold earrings with diamonds weighing 1.70ct in total.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Origin: Western Europe, contemporary. The earrings are set with a total of 26 diamonds: - 2 central brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 1.15ct in total (G-H color, SI-P1 clarity)

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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Dyed Purple Jade 14k Gold Butterfly Chinese Symbol Dangle Earrings 1980s
Vintage Dyed Purple Jade 14k Gold Butterfly Chinese Symbol Dangle Earrings 1980s

Vintage Dyed Purple Jade 14k Gold Butterfly Chinese Symbol Dangle Earrings 1980s

Located in Towson, MD

Perfect for collectors of Asian-inspired jewelry, jade enthusiasts, or anyone seeking distinctive vintage pieces that blend Eastern artistry with Western fine jewelry traditions. The...

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Vintage 1980s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Old earrings with rose-cut diamonds and pearls, Western Europe, circa 1900.
Old earrings with rose-cut diamonds and pearls, Western Europe, circa 1900.

Old earrings with rose-cut diamonds and pearls, Western Europe, circa 1900.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Antique gold earrings made of 18-carat yellow gold. Set with diamonds in old rose cut diamonds and cultured pearls Origin: Western Europe, around 1900.

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Early 20th Century European Rococo Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage WESTERN GERMANY gold glass stones designer clip on earrings
Vintage WESTERN GERMANY gold glass stones designer clip on earrings

Vintage WESTERN GERMANY gold glass stones designer clip on earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed WESTERN GERMANY • gold tone with glass stones • vintage designer clip on earrings MEASUREMENTS • 1" by 0.75" CONDITION • very good vintage condition with min...

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20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Globe Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Globe Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Globe Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Saint Louis, MO

A perfect complement to one’s sense of wanderlust, a pair of 14-karat yellow gold globe earrings depicting the eastern and western hemispheres.

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Vintage 1970s American More Earrings

Materials

14k Gold

1950s Joseff Of Hollywood Long Western Clip On Earrings
1950s Joseff Of Hollywood Long Western Clip On Earrings

1950s Joseff Of Hollywood Long Western Clip On Earrings

By Joseff of Hollywood

Located in Chicago, IL

These vintage Joseff of Hollywood earring are 4 1/4" long. They consist of a star with dangling western motifs including a cowboy hat, star, tea pot, long horn steer and a frying pan.

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Vintage 1950s American Dangle Earrings

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By Christian Dior

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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

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Located in London, GB

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Located in New York, NY

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

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Located in San Francisco, CA

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Located in London, GB

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Located in Stamford, CT

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Located in Napoli, IT

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Western Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of western earrings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and white gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 52 vintage editions and 54 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. There are many different pieces in our collection of western earrings to choose from, but contemporary and Native American western earrings are of considerable interest. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Navajo, Zuni and Mousson Atelier are consistently popular. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 39 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A selection of round cut, old mine cut and rose cut can be found today on these pages. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of western earrings, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Western Earrings?

Prices for western earrings start at $185 and top out at $85,000 with these earrings, on average, selling for $3,550.

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.