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Earrings For Sale
Creator: Cartier
Creator: Buccellati
Cartier Gold and Diamond 'Panthere' Earclips
Located in New York, NY
panther's body paved with diamonds numbered 637572, hallmark 750 and French gold hallmark with Original Box
Category

1980s French Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Trinity Earrings Diamond/White Gold/Ceramic/18k
Located in Berlin, BE
Cartier Trinity Earrings Diamond/White Gold/Ceramic Immerse yourself in a dreamlike realm of elegance and enchantment with the exquisite Trinity earrings crafted in 18-karat white g...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Double C Diamond White Gold Large Model Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These classic Cartier earrings are crafted in 18k white gold and pave-set with brilliant-cut round D-E-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds of an estimated 2.40 carats. The most identifiable sign of...
Category

1990s Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Buccellati Vintage 1970s 18kt Gold Leaf Earrings
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An exceptional pair of finely detailed 18k yellow gold earclip earrings. The satiny stem is exquisitely contrasted with frost-like gold leaves featuring their signature engraving eff...
Category

1970s European Art Nouveau Vintage Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Sorbet Multi-Gemstone Earring and Ring Set
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier Sorbet Multi-Gemstone dangle earring and cocktail ring set with pear-shaped rose quartz, rubies, yellow sapphires, pink tourmalines, orange garn...
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2010s French Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Sapphire, Ruby, Quartz, Whi...

Cartier Himalia Diamond Earrings
Located in Weston, MA
Instantly recognizable as Cartier, these Himalia earrings feature an effortlessly modern circular design throughout. Individual 18k yellow gold circle...
Category

2010s French Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Estate Cartier White Gold circa 1999 Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted in 18 karat white gold, these classic Cartier Earrings (circa 1999) boast an engraved JS9471 and 1.20cts of Diamond TW in G-VVS color/clarity combination. Featuring the stylish "Nouvelle Vague" design, these vintage estate earrings...
Category

1990s Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Cartier Juste Un Clou Diamond Hoop Earring in 18k White Gold 1.26ctw
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Juste Un Clou Diamond Hoop Earring in 18K White Gold 1.26 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 131692 Listing Title: Cartier Juste Un Clou Diamond Hoop Earring in 18K White Gold 1.26 CT...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Earrings

Materials

White Gold

Buccellati Blossoms Sterling Silver Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati "Blossoms" sterling silver diamond earrings Round-cut diamonds, sterling silver, blossom flowers motif; marked Buccellati, Sterling...
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Buccellati Leaf Earrings 1 Inch Long by 1/2 Inch Wide
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This richly textured pair of Buccellati Leaf design earrings are a wonderful example of the intricate gold work that the venerated house is known and respected for. They are in exce...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Artisan Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 1970 Geometric Earrings in Sterling Silver&Polished 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric bicolor earrings designed by Cartier. Beautiful and very rare pair of earrings, created by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 1970. ...
Category

1970s French Modernist Vintage Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier 14k Yellow Gold Aquamarine Swirl Screwback Earrings with Box
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Cartier 14K Yellow Gold Aquamarine Swirl Earrings These gorgeous Cartier earrings are from the 1950"s Set in 14K yellow gold with screw back posts Genuine aquamarine stones Eight round cut aquamarine stones measure approx. 4.87 x 4.63 x 3.09 Total aquamarine carat weight is 3.20 cts. Aquamarine stones are eye clean and medium greyish blue in color These earrings are made for non pierced ears...
Category

1950s French Vintage Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panther Panthere Lacquer Tsavorite Garnet Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Emerald Panther Panthere Lacquer Tsavorite Garnet Earrings by Cartier. With 2 small Tsavorite garnets. These earrings come with original Cartier box...
Category

Early 2000s French Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1980s Cartier 'Hercules Knot' Citrine Earrings in 18k Gold and Steel
Located in London, GB
A fabulous pair of vintage Cartier ‘Hercules Knot’ citrine hoop earrings set in 18k yellow gold and stainless steel. From the now discontinued 1...
Category

1980s Retro Vintage Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Yellow Gold, Steel, 18k Gold

Cartier Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Anniversary Edition Diamond Clover Earrings in 18k white gold. The earrings are crafted in a four leaf clover design. Encrusted with round brilliant cut diamonds with total w...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier 2C Diamonds Clip Earrings 150th Anniversary Limited Edition Rose Gold
Located in Kobe, Hyogo
Item: Cartier 2C Clip Earrings (Cartier 150th Anniversary limited edition) for non pierced ears Stones: 22 Diamonds Metal: 18K Pink Gold Measurements: 0.6-0...
Category

1990s French Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Vintage 9.28 CTW Diamond South Sea Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Flower Earr
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as stylized flower featuring petals pavé set round brilliant cut diamonds. Weighing approximately 9.28 carats total - F/G color with VS clarity. Centering South Sea pearls m...
Category

Late 20th Century Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier 'C' de Cartier 18k White Gold Diamond Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
'C' de Cartier 18k white gold and diamond earrings. Interlocking 'C' motif links in polished 18k white gold accented by a single l...
Category

1990s French Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Diamond Pearl Ear Clips & Ring Suite, circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A lovely jewelry suite comprising of a pair of ear clips and a ring, made by Cartier circa 1970-80s. The ear clips are set with 32 round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing a total of a...
Category

Late 20th Century French Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Cartier Silver Ear Clips, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Cartier silver ear clips, circa 1970s Oval shaped textured ear clips from the Jackie O collection, sterling silver; marked sterling Size: width 1 inch...
Category

1970s Vintage Earrings

Materials

Silver

Cartier Panthere Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large 18k gold Panthere hoop earrings by Cartier, with emerald eyes and onyx nose. Earrings measure 31mm x 16mm. Marked: Cartier, 750, n...
Category

Early 20th Century Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris GIA Certified 7.89 Carat Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 1900's Cartier Paris dangle earrings with a clear stamp on the side of each. Old European cut and antique pear shaped, brilliant cut elongated custom cut dangles. GIA certified...
Category

Early 20th Century French Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Cartier Lanières Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of vintage of Cartier ‘Lanières’ earrings set in 18k white gold. From the now discontinued Lanières collection, the earring...
Category

1990s Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Double C Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Darnestown, MD
Cartier Double C earrings with alternating ribs of yellow and white gold. Each C is embellished with pave diamonds. Backs are posts and clips...
Category

Late 20th Century French Contemporary Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Chic Vintage French Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Earrings with Black Enamel Bands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This striking pair of 18K yellow gold French Cartier Bombe earrings are simple in design and yet are visually enchanting. Five undulating bands ...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Cartier Panthere Diamond Onyx White Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Panthere Diamond And Onyx Hoop Earrings by Cartier. With Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight...
Category

1990s French Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx

Vintage Cartier Carnelian Gold Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designer: Cartier Materials: 18 karat Yellow Gold Stone: Carnelian Weight: 27.5 grams Measurement: 1 1/2" x 1" Hallmarks: Cartier, 750, 22557 A pair of vintage Cartier...
Category

1970s Vintage Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier 18ct Textured Yellow Gold and Diamond Vintage Ear Clips, circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
A striking pair of vintage gold and diamond earrings by Cartier c.1960s, each designed as a triple lobed knot in heavily textured 18c...
Category

1960s French Vintage Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Diamond and Emerald Earrings and Ring Set
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Diamond and Emerald Ring and Earrings. This set has a ring with 35 round diamonds weighing approximately 1.05 carat and 9 cabo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artist Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Cartier Rose Gold Amulette De Cartier XS Earrings B8301251
Located in London, GB
A charming pair of 18k rose gold onyx, mother of pearl and diamond earrings by Cartier from the Amulette de Cartier collection. The earrings comprise of two circular talismans suspen...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Dinh Van Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings by Dinh Van for Cartier from the 1970's. With 50 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approximately 1.50ct This stunning p...
Category

1970s French Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier Emerald Diamond Earrings, circa 1980
Located in New York, NY
From afar, these earrings look as if they could be one gemstone surrounded by a perimeter of white diamonds, as we see with many classic jewels in the collections of royal families t...
Category

20th Century French Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Fox Trot Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Fox Trot Diamond Earrings by Cartier from the 1980's. With 18 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approximately 0....
Category

1980s French Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier 2.00 Carat Round Diamond Inside-Outside Large Hoop Earrings Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Absolutely gorgeous pave diamond hoop earrings by renowned jeweler, Cartier. The impressive pair are arranged in a stunning inside/outside setting, so the diamonds are positioned to ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

C De Cartier Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Clip-On Wrap Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite authentic C De Cartier clip-on wrap earrings are crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with round brilliant D-E-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds weighing...
Category

1990s Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier Les Delices De Goa Diamond Rose Gold Ring Earrings Pendant Set
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and vibrant jewelry set from Cartier's Les Delices de Goa jewelry set consists of a matching ring, earrings, and pendant necklace craf...
Category

Early 2000s Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere Diamond Green Emerald & Onyx Stud Earrings 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A delightful pair of Cartier 18k gold diamond, Green Emerald and Onyx earrings from the Panthere de Cartier collection. These earrings are se...
Category

2010s Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Paris Tiger Stripe Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Created by Cartier Paris in the early 21st century, these hoop earrings are composed of black enamel and 18K gold. Each 18K gold hoop earclip is designed with irregular black enamel tiger stripes, and angled to sit snugly by the ear and face. Casual and chic, these unusual and understated Cartier hoop earrings complement a sleek look for day or night. Product Details: Item #: ER-20579 Artist: Cartier, Paris Country: France Circa: Early 21st century Size: 1.375” diameter Materials: Black enamel; 18K gold; (with original Cartier pouch) Signed: 750 Cartier 640797 French assay marks Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes: More than any other jeweler, Cartier has owned the aesthetic of Big Cat jewelry since the early 20th century, from the subtle panther skin jewels of Charles Jacqueau to the outsize sculptural creations realized under the direction of Jeanne Toussaint...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cartier George L'enfant Earrings 18Kt Gold 5.44 Cts of Burmese Rubies & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Classic Cocktail earrings designed by Cartier. A beautiful pair of clips-on earrings, created in Paris France at the jewelry atelier of George L'Enfant for the iconic jewelry house ...
Category

1990s French Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Trinity White Gold and Diamonds Large 3 Row Hoop Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Trinity collection 18k White Gold 3 row Diamond hoop earrings, measuring 1 1/8 inches in length and 5/16 inch wide. Set with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 5 Carats and grading as E- F in color and VVS in Clarity. Having Omega Backs to which a post can be easily added if desired. Come in original Cartier presentation Box.
Category

Early 2000s French Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

C de Cartier in Signature Setting Diamond Studs and Solitaire Necklace Set.
Located in New York, NY
C de Cartier in signature setting diamond studs and solitaire necklace set. The studs are set with 0.51ct round brilliant cut diamond, color E, clarity VVS2, with GIA certificate xxxxxxxxxxx, and 0.50ct round brilliant cut diamond, color E, clarity VVS2, GIA Inscribed...
Category

Late 20th Century French Artist Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Diamond Drop White Gold Earrings
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Drop Earrings by Cartier. With 30 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approximately 4.5ct These earrings are in mint condition and...
Category

Early 2000s French Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Buccellati Milano Geometric Earrings in Textured Woven 18Kt White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Nice pair of earrings designed by Buccellati. Crafted with great intricate details in solid 18 karats of textured white gold. A geometric earrings, with all the surfaces finished wi...
Category

1960s Italian Modernist Vintage Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier 18k Trinity Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18k Trinity Hoop Earrings With Tri-color Yellow Gold, Rose Gold and white Gold. Nice Large Size and beautifully made. Length 14mm at i...
Category

1990s Earrings

Cartier Yellow Gold Lapis Lazulli & Diamond Amulette de Cartier Earrings B830123
Located in London, GB
A pair of 18k yellow gold lapis lazulli and diamond earrings by Cartier from the Amulette de Cartier collection. The earrings are composed of a single ro...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18K White Gold Estate Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18K White Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings. Classic Cartier earrings from our estate collection. Popular clip-on style that is perfect to wear from day to night. Earrings measure:...
Category

20th Century French Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Panthere Diamond Onyx Platinum Large Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite Panthere de Cartier large hoop earrings are crafted in platinum and pavé-set with calibré-cut onyx and about 402-404 brilli...
Category

1980s French Vintage Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Cartier Constellation 18kt Yellow Gold, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
Located in Denver, CO
These Estate Cartier lever-back earrings from the classic Constellation collection feature intertwined bands crafted in 18kt yellow gold and s...
Category

1990s French Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris 1970 Very Rare Earrings in Textured 18Kt Gold and Carved Rose Wood
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Clips-Earrings designed by Cartier. Gorgeous and very rare oval bombe pair, created in Paris France by the iconic jewelry house of Cartier, back in...
Category

1960s French Modernist Vintage Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati Gold Braided Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati gold braided earrings 18 karat yellow gold with a braided motif; marked Buccllati, 18kt, Italy Size: width 1.1 cm, length 2.2 cm Total weigh...
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier "Pasha De" diamond earrings
Located in Surfside, FL
Limited Edition Cartier "Pasha De" collection earrings in 18k yellow gold and diamond accent. Dangling length: 40mm - 18mm diameter.
Category

20th Century Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Earrings, French, circa 1980
Located in London, GB
Cartier yellow gold earrings. A matching pair, each composed of a polished undulating hoop, fitted to reverse with a secure hinge clip and...
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1980s French Vintage Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Ear-Climber Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
From the House of Cartier, these spectacular ear climber diamond earrings, circa 1940, are finely crafted in platinum and showcase 2 old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 9.25 carats,VS-SI clarity, detailed with 54 old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 3 carats total, VS-SI. The earrings are fashioned into mesmerizing leaves, dancing up the ear in a dazzling display of brilliance and fire.  These spectacular earrings were worn by the talented and beautiful  Pop Sensation, Katy Perry, at the 2022 Met Gala.  These exceptional clip-on earrings measure 37.5 mm in length and 15.9 mm at their widest part. They weigh 13 grams.   
 Founded in Paris in 1847, by Louis-Francois Cartier, the company known as Cartier quickly became recognized for its exemplary workmanship and taste. Louis-Francois Cartier began his esteemed career at 28, after an apprenticeship with master watchmaker Adolphe Picard resulted in Cartier taking over the master’s workshop, 29 rue Montorgueil, Paris. He expanded the premises, and built his reputation on knowing how to satisfy the most extravagant of desires. By 1853 Louis Francois was able to move his business to the more fashionable Palais-Royal district at 5 Rue Neuve des petits Champs. He became a favorite of Princess Mathilde, the cousin of Napoleon III, whose patronage opened the door to Parisian society. In 1874 Alfred Cartier took over the company from his father Louis Francois. In 1898 the Cartier company made a final move in Paris and they still remain at 13 Rue de La Paix, in the heart of Parisian elegance and luxury. Alfred Cartier entrusted his three sons to manage the Maison de Cartier. Among Louis Cartier’s most important and lasting innovations was introducing the combination of platinum and diamonds to create garland style jewelry...
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1940s French Vintage Earrings

Materials

Platinum

Modern 3 Colors 18 Karat Gold Cartier Trinity Clip Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
Earrings in 18 karat yellow, white and rose gold. Pair of second- hand Cartier ear clips, each one is made of three yellow, white and rose gold rings...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Cartier, a pair of diamond and cultured pearl ear clips
Located in Kowloon City District, HK
each of scroll design pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds to a cultured pearl surmount, clip fittings, signed Cartier London, numbered, R7570, London hallmarks, 1989, and maker's ma...
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1980s Vintage Earrings

Cartier Love Screws Diamond Station White Gold Chain Earrings
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Love Screws Stations Chain Earrings by Cartier. With 2 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approximately .14ct These earrings were...
Category

1990s French Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Cartier 1970 Vintage 1/8 Oz Ingots Earrings in 18Kt Yellow Gold with VVS Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Ingot earrings designed by Cartier. Rare vintage pair of 1/8 ounces ingots earrings, created by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 1970. These earrings has been crafted in the shape of the popular maison ingots in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, with high polished finish. Fitted at the reverse with posts for pierced ears and French omega backs for fastening clips. Diamonds: Mounted in a four-prongs settings with a matching pair of round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.50 carats, white colorless E color, VVS-1 clarity. Weight: 11.3 Grams, (7.24 Dwt). Measurements: 12 mm by 8 mm by 5 mm (0.47 x 0.32 x 0.20 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the gold assay mark, the serial numbers and signed, "CARTIER 18KT 82327 1/8 OZ...
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Late 20th Century French Modernist Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CARTIER Trinity Hematite 18k Tri-Gold Wrap Clip-On Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These gorgeous Cartier clip-on earrings are from the iconic Trinity collection and feature a wrap design crafted in 18k yellow, white, and rose gold and s...
Category

1990s Earrings

Materials

Hematite, 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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