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Earrings For Sale
Estate Bow Diamond Earrings 0.24ctw 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Orlando, FL
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bow Earrings, 0.24ctw
Metal: 18K yellow gold
Weight: 3.3 grams
Gemstones: 43 Round brilliant cut diamonds, total approx. 0.24 carats (weight marked on backin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage gold tone sapphire emerald rhinestones designer clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with glass stones
• vintage designer earrings
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 49
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Category
1980s Vintage Earrings
New .86 Carats Blue Opal & Diamond & Baguette Cut Sapphire Sterling Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are just gorgeous! The each have a 4 x 6 Ethiopian Blue Opal and they total .86 carats. The opals are surrounded by diamond cut sapphires and extend to the top of th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Art Deco Earrings
Materials
Opal, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
$352 Sale Price
20% Off
SWAROVSKI swan signed vintage gold. plated emerald crystal drop pearl earrings
By Swarovski
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed SWAROVSKI swan logo
• gold plated with glass pearl and crystal stones
• vintage designer earrings
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition wi...
Category
1980s Vintage Earrings
Vintage gold tone faux coral designer clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with glass
• vintage designer earrings
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 51
❤️❤️ VINTAGE ...
Category
1980s Vintage Earrings
LES BERNARD signed gold tone rhinestone massive designer clip on earrings
By Les Bernard
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed LES BERNARD
• gold tone with rhinestone
• vintage designer earrings
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 51...
Category
1980s Vintage Earrings
Vintage gold tone old school telephone post earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone
• vintage designer earrings
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 50
❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGNER ...
Category
1980s Vintage Earrings
Antique 9ct Gold Heart Drop Earrings, Circa 1910
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Heart Drop Earrings
9ct Gold
Circa 1910s
A charming pair of drop earrings, crafted in warm 9ct gold. Each earring features a faceted heart-shaped drop with geometri...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Earrings
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Drop Earrings, Circa 1920
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Teardrop Shaped Engraved Drop Earrings
9ct Gold
Circa 1920s
A refined pair of early 20th-century drop earrings, crafted in warm 9ct yellow gold. Each earring features a ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Earrings
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
TRIFARI crown signed vintage gold tone white cabochon designer clip on earrings
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed TRIFARI crown
• gold tone with glass
• vintage designer earrings
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 51
❤...
Category
1980s Vintage Earrings
ANNE KLEIN matte gold huge drop glass pearl designer clip on earrings
By Anne Klein
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned ANNE KLEIN
• gold tone with glass
• vintage designer earrings
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 51
❤️...
Category
1980s Vintage Earrings
Designer 14k Yellow Inlaid Gold Dome Hard-stone Wire Inlay Earrings Post
Located in Eagan, MN
These are really cool earrings. The earrings are a bombe style dome ring in a ribbed design defined with inlaid strips of 14k yellow gold stamped "585". They are post earrings wit...
Category
2010s Unknown Art Deco Earrings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$456 Sale Price
20% Off
18K White Gold 10mm Red Aubergine Tahiti Pearl & 0.12ct Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A study in understated luxury, these handcrafted stud earrings feature two exceptional 10mm round Tahitian pearls, prized for their rich, natural iridescence in shades of aubergine, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,120 Sale Price
60% Off
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, 1.50 Total Carat Edwardian Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Drop Earrings
18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped
Circa 1910
Introducing a stunning pair of 18ct gold and platinum diamond dangle earrings, beautifully crafted from the ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
DIVA signed vintage massive gold tone resin designer clip on earrings
By Diva
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed DIVA
• gold tone with resin
• vintage designer earrings
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 51
❤️❤️ VINTA...
Category
1980s Vintage Earrings
CHRISTIAN DIOR gold plated crystal designer earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned CHRISTIAN DIOR
• gold plated with crystals
• vintage designer earrings
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
...
Category
1980s Vintage Earrings
Natural Ethiopian Crystal Opal Earrings in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Naples, NY
Luxurious natural Ethiopian Crystal Opal (4-5mm) earrings in 14K Solid Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Accent Leverback Earwires.
The earrings give a luxurious feel, and the leverback k...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Earrings
Materials
Crystal, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Petite Natural Crystal Opal Heart Shape Bezel 18k Solid Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Naples, NY
Lovely and petite size (12mm) Opal earrings in 18K Solid Yellow Gold! Amazing flash!
Size: 12mm Opal bezel, 1 Inch total length
Weight: 2.15 grams/10.75carats
Material: 18k Solid Ye...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Earrings
Materials
Crystal, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage gold tone amethyst glass dangle designer clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with glass
• vintage designer earrings
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 51
❤️❤️ VINTAGE ...
Category
1980s Vintage Earrings
Vintage gold tone ruby red rhinestones designer runway clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer earrings
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 38
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Category
1980s Vintage Earrings
Vintage gold tone beaded flower wrap bracelet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with glass beads
• vintage designer earrings
MEASUREMENTS
• flexible
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 51...
Category
1970s Vintage Earrings
New 3.44 Carat Ethiopian Blue Opal & Diamond Cut Sapphire Sterling Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are just gorgeous! Each earring has Four 6 x 4 mm Oval Cut Ethiopian Blue Opal stones. Altogether they total 3.44 carats. In between each opal is 2 diamond cut whit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Art Deco Earrings
Materials
Opal, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
$384 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage gold tone navette glass stones designer clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer earrings
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 50
❤️❤️ V...
Category
1980s Vintage Earrings
Kenzo Paris Orange and Red Resin Dangle Clip Earrings
By Kenzo
Located in Atlanta, GA
Kenzo Paris designed these stunning dangling clip-on earrings. The rare pieces feature a long, dangle-drop cascading shape with a worked, gilt metal chain, complemented by resin geom...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
KJL KENNETH JAY LANE gold black enamel glass pearl designer clip on earrings
By KJL
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed KJL
• gold tone with glass and enamel
• vintage designer earrings
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 51
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Category
1980s Vintage Earrings
Judith Ripka 925 Sterling Mother Of Pearl Nautilus Shell Omega Back Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
What a gorgeous & unique pair of earrings. Everything in Judith Ripka's line is extraordinary! They are post earrings with Omega backs which are sturdy and hold the earrings up ver...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Earrings
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$320 Sale Price
20% Off
MONET signed vintage matte gold modernist geometric designs clip on earrings
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed MONET
• gold tone with enamel
• vintage designer earrings
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 50
❤️❤️ VI...
Category
1980s Vintage Earrings
New 4.0 Carat Amethyst & Diamond Cut Yellow Sapphire Sterling Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are just so beautiful! The color combination is so fabulous. The stones are from Uruguay. They are beautiful marquise cut stones and are total 4.0 carats. They are v...
Category
2010s Unknown Art Deco Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
$272 Sale Price
20% Off
18K Gold 2.00ct Oval Deep Blue Sapphire & 0.10ct Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Elevate your collection with this exquisite pair of fine stud earrings, handcrafted in 18k solid gold and set with 2 carats of richly saturated oval-cut deep blue sapphires. Each sap...
Category
20th Century Earrings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
$950 Sale Price
50% Off
RICHELIEU signed gold tone pearl designer clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed RICHELIEU
• gold tone with faux pearls
• vintage designer earrings
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 51
...
Category
1980s Vintage Earrings
Antique 9ct Gold, Edwardian Ruby & Pearl Circular Cluster Earrings, Circa 1910
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Circular Ruby & Pearl Cluster Earrings
9ct Gold
Circa 1910
A vintage pair featuring a central ruby surrounded by small white pearls in a circular cluster design. The gold...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold
Michael Kneebone South Seas Pearl Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
South Seas pearls are featured in these elegant dangle earrings. The pearls measure 13 mm, are pure white in color with very minor blemishes. The pearls are mounted in end caps wit...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage gold tone rhinestone butterfly designer clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with glass stones
• vintage designer earrings
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 33
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Category
20th Century Earrings
New 3.10 Carat Aquamarine & Diamond Cut Sapphire R Gold PL Sterling Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are just beautiful! The stones are from Brazil. The stones are a fancy oval cut and total 310 carats. They measure 9 x 7 mm and are surrounded by diamond cut aqua a...
Category
2010s Unknown Art Deco Earrings
Materials
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Sterling Silver
$304 Sale Price
20% Off
14K Gold 0.80ct Oval Spessartine Garnet Fine Bezel Stud Earring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
These exquisite oval stud earrings are handcrafted in 14k solid gold and set with fiery spessartine garnets—renowned for their vivid mandarin hue and exceptional brilliance. Each gem...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Earrings
Materials
Garnet, 14k Gold
$250 Sale Price
50% Off
Vintage Earrings 3 ctw natural Emeralds solid 18K Yellow Gold / 5gr
Located in SE
A pair of vintage dangles with folding hooks in 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural octagon cut Emeralds .
Vague Swedish set of hallmarks, 18K, year marks not clear to read.
...
Category
1950s Swedish Retro Vintage Earrings
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Vintage Paperclip Style Earrings 5 Grams 2 Inches Long
Located in Eagan, MN
This is just a fabulous pair of earrings. This design is way before it's time and they are absolutely unique. The earrings are 2 inches long and 1 inch wide and are surprisingly ve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Earrings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage 1940s 0.52ct Total Diamonds, New 4 Claw 18ct White Stud Earring Mounts
Located in Brighton, GB
Diamond Stud Earrings
18ct White Gold Stamped 750
Circa 1940s Diamonds
Introducing our stunning diamond stud earrings, featuring vintage natural diamonds set in new white gold set...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold 1.44 Carat Sapphire & 1.08 Carat Diamond Omega Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
This is just a fabulous pair of earrings. Each earrings has 18 Brilliant Cut Diamonds and 9 Baguette Cut Diamonds totaling .54 carats and has one oval cut Sapphire that is .72 carat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$950 Sale Price
30% Off
Ethiopian Crystal Yellow Opal and Tourmaline in 14K Solid Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Naples, NY
Luxurious and opulent natural Ethiopian Crystal Yellow Opal (4mm-5mm) earrings with Tourmaline beads.
4k Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Earrings.
The diamonds have an average G co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Earrings
Materials
Crystal, Opal, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White South Sea Cultured Baroque Pearl, Blue Sapphire Earrings in 18K Solid Gold
Located in Naples, NY
Luxurious White South Sea Cultured Off-Round Baroque Pearl (15.5mm-15.7mm) Mirror-like Luster.
Elegant and everyday wear earrings. Large Baroque Pearls are rare and make this pair of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
18K Gold 1ct Squared- Cut Blue Sapphire Fine Hoop Earrings
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A striking blend of timeless elegance and modern refinement, these handcrafted hoop earrings feature a seamless row of square-cut blue sapphires totaling approximately 1 carat. Each ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$500 Sale Price
50% Off
Vintage gold tone sapphire glass waterfall designer earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with glass
• vintage designer earrings
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 51
❤️❤️ VINTAGE ...
Category
1980s Vintage Earrings
Vintage gold tone faux pearl designer clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with faux pearls
• vintage designer earrings
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 50
❤️❤️ VI...
Category
1980s Vintage Earrings
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opals, Pink Sapphires & Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Opal & Pink Sapphires Dangle Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Ethiopian Opal is 2.80 carats. The weigh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Emma Chapman Pearl Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Silver Dangle Earrings
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
These divine one-of-a-kind pearl and emerald dangle earrings have been handmade in our workshops. They feature central pearls, which are set in 18k yellow gold hand-engraved flower...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Earrings
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
Emma Chapman Turquoise Tourmaline Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
These divine turquoise and tourmaline dangle earrings have been handmade in our workshops and are one-of-a-kind.
They feature turquoise drops which are capped with cabochon green ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Yello...
Syna Yellow Gold Sugarloaf Amethyst and Diamond Studs
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold
Amethyst 11 carats approx.
Diamonds 0.25 carat approx.
18kyg butterfly backs
Limited edition
About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata
Drawing inspi...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Painted Ocean Sunset Mother of Pearl Drop Earrings with amethyst briolettes
Located in Istanbul, TR
Painted Ocean Sunset Mother of Pearl Drop Earrings with amethyst briolettes 925 Silver Gold Plated with Amethyst Briolettes Miniature Ocean Art Jewelry Gift for Her
Capture the b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
$355 Sale Price / item
50% Off
18K White Gold 4.40ct Icy Aquamarine & 0.12ct Diamond Earrings
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A serene expression of refined luxury, these latch-back stud earrings showcase a pair of exceptional 4.40ct total weight aquamarines, each precision-cut in a classic emerald silhouet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,100 Sale Price
50% Off
Emma Chapman Lapis Lazuli Silver Drop Flower Earrings
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
These lapis lazuli flower earrings have been handmade in our workshops using the ancient art of stone-carving.
Each pair of earrings has exquisite hand-carved lapis flower motif...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
Victorian Coral Bud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Coral Bud Earrings from the late 19th Century. Carved genuine coral shaped as apples, set with 14k gold with original wires. Bud is 3/8" across. 1880's Italy. DOMESTIC SALE...
Category
1880s Italian Late Victorian Antique Earrings
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Emma Chapman Onyx Gold Plated Hand-Carved Drop Flower Earrings
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
These beautiful drop flower onyx earrings, have been made using the ancient art of stone carving.
Each pair of earrings have hand carved flowers made out of strawberry onyx which...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Earrings
Materials
Onyx, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Fei Liu Aquamarine and Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
Crafted in luminous platinum, these elegant drop earrings feature a trio of aquamarines that evoke the serene beauty of ocean light — a pear-cut gem at the top, an oval centrepiece, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Earrings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
New 3.78 Carat Ethiopian Blue Opal Pear Cut Hoop Sterling Silver Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are just gorgeous! What a unique design to have stones in front and on the inside of the backside. You don't see that very often at all. Each earring has Nine 4 x 3...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Art Deco Earrings
Materials
Opal, Sterling Silver
$352 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco 6.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Drop Earrings in Platinum, ca. 1925
Located in OVIEDO, AS
An outstanding pair of original Art Deco diamond drop earrings, each centering a 2.10 ct and 2.09 ct old European-cut diamond, suspended from a geometric platinum setting set with an...
Category
1920s Spanish Art Deco Vintage Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
18K White Gold 5.90ct Thai Deep Blue Sapphire & 0.52ct Diamond Earrings
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Elevate your collection with this exquisite pair of halo stud earrings, showcasing two richly saturated oval-cut sapphires totaling 5.90 carats. Sourced from Thailand, each sapphire ...
Category
20th Century Thai Retro Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate 1.25ctw Diamond Baguette Channel-Set 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Orlando, FL
Sophisticated vintage design meets flawless craftsmanship in these elegant earrings, crafted in rich 18kt yellow gold.
Metal: 18kt yellow gold, stamped “18CT 750”
Maker’s Mark: Capi...
Category
1990s Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage European stud Halo Earrings Sapphires Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.4 gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine flower studs in solid 18K Yellow and White Gold. European sisters made ca. 1960s- 1970s. Both Stoppers and florets hallmarked 750.
Each floret measures 9.7 mm x 8.5 ...
Category
1960s European Retro Vintage Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Italian Rope Motif Ruby & Diamond Earrings in 18K Gold - ca. 1965
Located in Orlando, FL
A striking pair of vintage Italian earrings, circa 1965, showcasing the timeless rope motif so popular in mid-century jewelry design.
Origin: Italy, circa 1965
Materials: 18K yellow...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Shop Now: Antique and Vintage Earrings for Sale on 1stDibs
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.
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