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Earrings For Sale
Creator: Boucheron
Creator: Henry Dunay
Boucheron Diamond Clip Earrings, English, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
Boucheron diamond clip earrings. A matching pair, each set to bottom with two drop shape old cut diamonds in open back claw settings, four in total with an approximate combined weigh...
Category

1950s British Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Henry Dunay 18 Karat Hoop Shrimp Style Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The earrings is finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and weighing total of 20.1 dwt. sign Henry Dunay
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Henry Dunay Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earclips
Located in Princeton, NJ
Vintage Henry Dunay Platinum & 18 karat Yellow Gold earclips. The earrings are hallmarked with a serial number A44XX and the Dunay Hallmak. They ar...
Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Boucheron 18K Gold Diamond Small Hoop Earrings
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage Boucheron 18K gold and diamond small hoop earrings, circa 1960's. Earrings measure 5.8" by .25" and are signed Boucheron,...
Category

1960s French Modernist Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Henry Dunay Faceted Geometric Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Henry Dunay's faceted collection may be the all time most popular. This double fan shaped design fits perfectly. Chic and flattering. 1 1/8 inches in length.
Category

Early 20th Century American Contemporary Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Henry Dunay Yellow Gold Hammered Flame Stud Earrings
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Henry Dunay 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings With Hammered Flame Design. Pierced Post With Friction Back. Finished Weight Is 9.7 Grams.
Category

Late 20th Century American Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Henry Dunay New York Clips-On Earrings In Textured Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Earrings designed by Henry Dunay. Very nice pair of clip-on earrings, created in New York city at the jewelry atelier of Henry Dunay, back in the 1990. This pair is very beautiful w...
Category

1990s American Modernist Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Henry Dunay Hammered Gold Pear Shaped Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Pear shaped earrings by American designer, Henry Dunay. The earrings are made with one of his signature finishes in hammered gold. Measurements are 7/16" x 13/16". Backs are posts an...
Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Boucheron Quatre White Edition Ceramic Diamond 18k Three Tone Gold Single Clip E
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Experience elegance with the Boucheron Quatre earring. Crafted from 18k three-tone gold, adorned with radiant diamonds, and featuring a sleek ceramic finish, it's a symbol of sophist...
Category

2010s Italian Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Henry Dunay Small Knot Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Henry Dunay 18 karat gold knot earrings that are typical of his design but smaller than his usual size. The earrings measure half an inch wide by 9/16 inch long. They are done with the hammered...
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Henry Dunay Hammered Finish Large Clip-on Earrings Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This gorgeous pair of Henry Dunay clip-on earrings, crafted in radiant 18 karat yellow gold, is a testament to the designer's distinctive artistry and craftsmanship. The large flame-...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Henry Dunay Knot Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1980s Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 12.0 grams Designer: Henry Dunay Measurements: 17.5mm x 13.850mm Condition: Excellent
Category

1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Henry Dunay Hammered Yellow Gold Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Henry Dunay hammered 18k yellow gold clip post earrings. 18k Yellow Gold Stamped: 750 D E3426 D=Dunay 20.6 grams 7/8 x 7/8 inch
Category

Late 20th Century Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boucheron Ava Sapphire 18k White Gold Chandelier Earrings
Located in Bellmore, NY
Introducing the Boucheron Ava Sapphire 18k White Gold Chandelier Earrings – a mesmerizing and enchanting masterpiece that embodies the essence of eleganc...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Boucheron Paris Earrings In 18Kt Gold With 10.42 Ctw In Diamonds And Tourmalines
Located in Miami, FL
Clips-on earrings designed by Boucheron. This gorgeous clip-on earrings, is one of the most ultimate creations from the jewelry house of Boucheron. A magnificent pair from the Boucheron collection privee, crafted in solid white gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. Each piece is embellished with a terrific selection of natural earth mined diamonds and two Brazilian vivid pink tourmalines. This statement earrings are fitted with retractable posts and comfortable French omega backs for fastening clips. Diamonds: Mount in flush and pave settings, with 280 calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds, 7.16 carats, white colorless E/F color, VVS-VS clarity. Tourmalines: Mount in the center in four prongs, with 2 oval cabochon cut (8 x 6 x 5 mm) of natural Brazilian pink tourmaline of 3.26 carats. Birthstone: Tourmaline for the month of October. Weight: 21.70 Grams, (13.91 Dwt). Measurements: 27 mm by 27 mm (1.06 x 1.06 Inches). Hallmarks Stamped with French marks, the head of the eagle for the assay and warranty of the 18k gold, the maker's mark Ste B., associated to Societe Boucheron, the mark for the assay of the gold, the unique serial numbers and signed, "BOUCHERON OR .750 E76762". Boucheron Frédéric Boucheron founded the Maison Boucheron in Paris in 1858. To this day, the Boucheron jewelry...
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Early 2000s French Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Henry Dunay Hammered Gold Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Large and graceful 18 karat hammered gold earrings by Henry Dunay. They have the hammered gold finish that he often used. The earrings have a lovely curvilinear design measuring 1 1/...
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Henry Dunay Hammered Gold Half Hoop Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Henry Dunay half hoop earrings done in hammered gold, one of the finishes for which he is well known. Henry Dunay began his own jewelry firm in 1956 and continued it until 2008. Dur...
Category

1980s American Contemporary Vintage Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

A pair of 18k yellow gold and Citrine ear clips by Boucheron
Located in KERKRADE, NL
A pair of 18k yellow gold and Citrine ear clips by Boucheron. The ear clips are circa 2 cm long. The ear clips are marked with the French and Italian hallmarks for 18k gold. The ear ...
Category

1970s French Vintage Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Yellow Gold

Henry Dunay Hammered Ridged 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Uniquely textured 18 karat yellow gold earrings by American jewelry designer, Henry Dunay. Boasting a bold, hammered design, paired with a sleek curved composition, these classically...
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boucheron Lapis Gold Ear Clips
Located in Darnestown, MD
Tailored and chic 18 karat gold Boucheron earrings with oval lapis stones. Clip backs. Measurements are 1" long and 5/8" wide.
Category

1980s French Vintage Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Henry Dunay New York Textured 18Kt Yellow Gold Squared Geometric Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Nice pair of earrings designed by Henry Dunay. Handsome earrings, created in the 1990's at the Dunay's atelier in New York city. They are totally crafted in solid 18 karats yellow g...
Category

1990s American Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Henry Dunay Scalloped Earrings 18k Yellow Gold Non-Pierced Clip-On
Located in McLeansville, NC
Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 16.9 Grams Stamps: 18k, Dunay, C3251 Closure: Clip-On Omega Backs Measurements: 19.3 x 18.4 mm
Category

2010s Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Henry Dunay Faceted Gold and Golden South Sea Pearl Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Henry Dunay is one of the greatest American jewelers of our time. This pair of earrings, just over 1 1/2 inches in length is from his faceted collection and features 14.4mm golden So...
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Henry Dunay Double Loop Earrings 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Estate Henry Dunay Double Loop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold. Clip-On 1.25" Length X 0.80" Width 31.2 grams
Category

1980s Vintage Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Vintage Boucheron Paris Clip On Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Gold Feathers
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These beautifully modelled and engraved clip-on earrings are designed in the shape of sumptuous feathers. The earclips are made out of 18 karat gold and set with diamonds and natural...
Category

1940s French Retro Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Rope Twist Diamond Ear Studs by Boucheron, Paris
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A pair of 18 K yellow Gold rope twist gold and diamond clip earrings of knotted design. The top part showcases 6 brilliant cut Diamonds set in a floral motif design. Total weight of ...
Category

1980s French Contemporary Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A pair of 18k yellow gold ear clips by Henry Dunay.
Located in KERKRADE, NL
A pair of 18k yellow gold ear clips by Henry Dunay. The ear clips were made in USA, circa 1960. The ear clips are circa 2.9 by 1.7 cm. The ear clips are signed: Dunay. They are stamp...
Category

1960s American Vintage Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

A pair of 18k yellow gold and Ebony "Faceted" ear clips by Henry Dunay
Located in KERKRADE, NL
A pair of 18k yellow gold ear clips by Henry Dunay. The ear clips are decorated with Ebony. The ear clips were made in USA, circa 1970. The ear clips are circa 2.8 by 3.1 cm. One cli...
Category

Late 20th Century American Earrings

Boucheron Gold Knot Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of 18k gold knot earrings by Boucheron.
Category

1960s Vintage Earrings

Materials

Gold

Henry Dunay New York Faceted Hammered Earrings in Textured 18kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of earrings designed by Henry Dunay. Great hammered (Faceted) ear-clips, created in the 1990's at the Henry Dunay atelier in New York city. They are totally crafted in solid ...
Category

1990s American Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Henry Dunay 18K Gold Doorknocker Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
Estate Henry Dunay 18K yellow gold doorknocker earrings in both the Sabi finish and a high polish finish. A fluid design that measures 2 1/4 inches long and 1 1/4 inches at the wide...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Henry Dunay Gold Ribbed Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Henry Dunay hammered gold and ribbed earrings. They are half hoops as shown in thumbnail photo. Backs are posts and clips. They are 13/16" long and 3/4"...
Category

1990s American Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Pair of 18 Carat Yellow Gold and Diamond Boucheron Heart Ear Clips
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of 18-carat yellow gold ear clips with a graceful heart, below which two bands run down and back, all fully set with brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.92 carats total). Signed...
Category

1960s French Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boucheron Vintage Yellow and White Gold Clip-on Earrings
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU. AT-1676 Brand Boucheron Date Approx 1980s __________________________________________________________________ Metal 18K Yellow Gold and White Gold Diameter Approx 20mm Wei...
Category

1980s French Vintage Earrings

Materials

White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Henry Dunay Textured Clip Post 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
From designer Henry Dunay, Seashell style textured clip post earrings with his signature Sabi finish. circa 1990's. 18k yellow gold Stamped: 18k 750 Hallmark: Dunay 15.1 grams To...
Category

Late 20th Century Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Henry Dunay New York Knots Clip on Earrings in Faceted 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Clips earrings designed by Henry Dunay. Beautiful bold ear-clips, created at the atelier of Henry Dunay in New York city, back in the 1990. They was crafted as a left and right in s...
Category

1990s American Modernist Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boucheron Paris 1960s Diamond Sapphire Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage 1960s 18k gold earrings by Boucheron Paris, set with blue sapphires and approx. 0.60ctw G/VS diamonds. Earrings measure 1" x 6/8". Hallmarked Boucheron Paris, 3548, F...
Category

20th Century French Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Vintage Boucheron 'Delilah' Diamond Drop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A spectacular pair of vintage Boucheron diamond set ‘Delilah’ earrings, in 18k yellow gold. Each earring has been expertly hand crafted and predominantly features a gathered mesh curtain, entirely made of woven gold. The curtain is underlined with a diamond set curved bar which suspends a multitude of graduated gold chains...
Category

1980s Retro Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Parure Boucheron, En or Jaune 18 Carats Et Chrysoprases
Located in OUISTREHAM, FR
Découvrez l'essence même du luxe avec cette parure exceptionnelle signée Boucheron Paris. Fabriquée en or jaune 18 carats, cette création magnifique est un témoignage de l'artisanat d'exception et du savoir-faire inégalé de la maison française de haute joaillerie. Le design de cette parure est simplement captivant. Chaque détail a été soigneusement étudié pour créer une harmonie parfaite entre l'or jaune torsadé et les splendides cabochons de chrysoprases. Ces pierres d'un vert lumineux ajoutent une touche de fraîcheur et de sophistication à l'ensemble, rehaussant ainsi la beauté de cette création unique. La parure Boucheron Paris est bien plus qu'un simple bijou, c'est une véritable œuvre d'art. Chaque élément a été façonné avec précision et minutie, reflétant l'engagement de la maison Boucheron envers l'excellence et l'innovation. Porter cette parure, c'est s'approprier une part de l'histoire prestigieuse de la maison Boucheron. Fondée en 1858 à Paris, Boucheron est synonyme de luxe intemporel et de créations d'une beauté rare. Chaque pièce est le fruit d'un héritage riche et d'une passion indéfectible pour l'art de la joaillerie. Cette parure est une véritable œuvre d'art réenchantée par Boucheron Paris. Le bracelet et la paire...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Retro Earrings

Materials

Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boucheron Gold Diamond Hematite Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designer: Boucheron Materials: 18 karat Yellow Gold Weight: 24.6 grams Stone Count: 42 Gemstone: Round brilliant cut diamonds Gemstone: Hematite Measurement: 1 1/2" x 1" Hallmarks:...
Category

1980s Vintage Earrings

Materials

Hematite, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Henry Dunay Yellow Gold Flame Texted Leaf Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Henry Dunay 18k yellow gold flame leaf earrings. Henry Dunay is a world's premier jewelry designers, known for his famous Sabi textured styling which is a result of finely hand-etche...
Category

Late 20th Century Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Henry Dunay Sabi Finish and Gloss Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Henry Dunay combined two of his favorite finishes on these eighteen karat gold earrings. The center lobe is a gloss finish with his sabi, or brushed finish, on either side, The earri...
Category

1980s American Contemporary Vintage Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Hammered 18k Yellow Gold Earclips by Henry Dunay, circa 1970s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One pair of hammered 18k yellow gold earclips by Henry Dunay measuring 36 millimeters long. Circa 1970s. Grand, golden, gleaming. Additional information: Metal: 18k yellow gold Cir...
Category

20th Century Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Boucheron Paris Fluted Clips on Earrings in Solid 18kt White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Clips-on earrings designed by Boucheron. Beautiful and elegant pair of earrings, created by the French jewelry house of Boucheron. This classic pair of clips-on earrings was careful...
Category

Late 20th Century French Modernist Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Henry Dunay Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k yellow gold earrings , designed by Henry Dunay. Adorned with approx. 0.60ctw G/VS diamonds. The earrings measure 18mm x 15mm. Hallmarked 18k Dunay. Weight of the pair - ...
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Late 20th Century Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boucheron Ruby and Diamond Day & Night Earrings, 18k
Located in New York, NY
These Boucheron Ruby and Diamond Day & Night Earrings are crafted with 18k gold and exquisitely set with diamonds and natural rubies. The elegant design showcases a balance of modern...
Category

20th Century Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Boucheron Wood Earrings Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare and beautiful pair of Boucheron wood clip on half hooped earrings set in 18k yellow gold. The pair are each set with a carved piece o...
Category

Early 2000s Retro Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Henry Dunay Nightwind Gold Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Henry Dunay knows how to create designs and shapes to fit and flatter a ladies face. This is from Henry Dunay's rarest collection Nightwind. Simply elegant. 1 inch in length.
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

18K Henry Dunay Hammered Earrings
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A classic pair of hammered earrings done in 18K yellow gold and signed by the desirable and sought after Henry Dunay. Simple, elegant and unquestiona...
Category

1980s American Contemporary Vintage Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Boucheron Paris Jaipur Earrings in 18Kt Yellow Gold with 6 Cts in Vivid Citrines
Located in Miami, FL
Jaipur ear-clips earrings designed by Boucheron. A classic pair of earrings crafted by the house of Boucheron in Paris France in solid 18 karats yellow...
Category

1970s French Modernist Vintage Earrings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage Boucheron Earrings 18k Gold Diamond Onyx Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous pair of vintage Boucheron 18 karat yellow gold, diamond and black onyx earrings. These vintage Boucheron earrings consist of an oval black onyx disk and a dangling gold and diamond part. The disk is nesting the gold part so it creates a sculptural pattern. The color of the onyx underlines the whiteness of the diamonds and enhances their sparkle. These vintage earrings designed as a day & night piece. The black onyx part can be detached, leaving you with the neat gold diamond dangling earrings. The French vintage earrings are made of 18k yellow gold, black onyx and round brilliant cut diamonds (F-G color, VS clarity, 3.85 carats total weight). These Boucheron earrings measure 1 ½” x 1" (4 x 2.5 cm), without the black onyx parts 1 ¼” ¾” (3.5 x 1.8 cm) and weigh 24.8 grams. The vintage earrings are stamped with the Boucheron maker's marks, hallmark for 18k gold, French hallmarks for 18 karat gold. About Vintage French Jewelry...
Category

1980s French Vintage Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hammered 18K Yellow Gold Earclips by Henry Dunay, circa 1970s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One pair of hammered 18K yellow gold earclips by Henry Dunay with a tiered tear drop design and high polish finish. Gleaming, powerful, bright. Additional information: Metal: 18K y...
Category

20th Century Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Henry Dunay Platinum Yellow Gold Swirl Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Henry Dunay platinum and 18k gold clip post earrings. Textured yellow gold oval earrings each with a platinum swirl. circa 1990 18k yellow gold Stamp...
Category

Late 20th Century Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Henry Dunay Brushed Finish Gold Knot Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k gold earrings by Henry Dunay, with signature recognizable brushed finish, alternating with high polish. The earrings measure 1.75" x 1". Hallmarked A9567, Dunay, 18k. Wei...
Category

1980s Vintage Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Henry Dunay New York Faceted Hammered Clips on Earrings in Textured 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of clips earrings designed by Henry Dunay. Great hammered and Faceted ear-clips, created at the Henry Dunay atelier in New York city, back in the 1990's. They were carefully ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modernist Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boucheron Paris Quilted Hoop Earrings In 18Kt Gold With 1.80 Cts In VS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Jeweled hoop earrings designed by Boucheron. A nice pair crafted in Paris, France by the house of Boucheron in solid white gold of 18 karats, with high polished finish. They are sui...
Category

1990s French Modern Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Henry Dunay New York Large Clip Earrings in Solid Faceted 18kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of earrings designed by Henry Dunay. Large pair of clip-on earrings, created in New York city at the jewelry atelier of Henry Dunay, back in the 1990's. They are totally crafte...
Category

1990s American Modern Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Henry Dunay Hammered Gold Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Henry Dunay swirled, oval earrings in one of his favorite hammered gold finishes. The earrings are 3/4" wide and 1 " long. Perfect for either day or evening wear. Clip backs can be c...
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k 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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