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Earrings For Sale
Creator: Cartier
Creator: Harbor Diamonds
Diamond Stud Earring 1.86 Carats I-J VS2 14 Karat White Gold Basket Setting
Located in New York, NY
Diamond stud earrings weighing 1.86 Carats, in 14 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Basket Setting. Color I-J Clarity VS2 Setting can be changed to a Basket, Mart...
Category

2010s Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Day & Night South Sea Pearl Black Diamond Drop Earrings 3.10 Carats 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold drop earrings featuring black diamonds weighing 3.10 carats and two South Sea Pearls measuring 13-14 mm. Pearls can be removed and wear just the diamonds.
Category

2010s American Contemporary Earrings

Materials

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

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

Pink Sapphire Diamond South Sea Pearl Earrings 1.41 Carat 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
18K rose gold drop earrings featuring a cluster of 34 pink sapphires weighing 1.07 carats and 12 diamonds weighing 0.34 carats with two South Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 mm.
Category

2010s American Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold

Cartier Himalia 18K White Gold Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of iconic 18K white gold and diamond earrings from Himalia collection by Cartier. Signed, numbered, with French hallmarks.
Category

Late 20th Century French Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 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...
Category

1980s Vintage Earrings

GIA Certified Diamond Stud Earrings 2.01 Carats J SI1 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Diamond stud earrings weighing 2.01 Carats, in 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Basket Setting. Halo mounting is attached, it can be removed. Color J Clarity SI1 Setting ca...
Category

2010s Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White 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

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

Elegant South Sea Pearl and Diamonds Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18 K White Gold 13-14 mm South Sea Pearl Diamond Weight: 1.05 Cts. Diamond Quality: VS2/G Earrings Length: 1 1/4 " long
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 1.08 Carat 18 White Gold
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 MM with 64 round brilliants weighing 1.08 carats. Color G-H Clarity SI
Category

2010s American Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

Cartier 18k Gold Parrot Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18K Gold Parrot Hoop Earrings Hoops made of 18 karat yellow gold, with parrot birds motif and emerald stones for the eyes; marked Cartier / A...
Category

1980s Contemporary Vintage Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Tahitian Three Row Diamond Drop Hoop Earrings 0.78 Carats
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold drop earrings featuring 44 round brilliants weighing 0.78 Carats and two Tahitian pearls measuring 12-13 MM. Can customize pearl to Go...
Category

2010s Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Sapphire Diamond Floral Drop Day & Night Earring 2.45 Carats
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat white gold earrings featuring two blue Sapphires weighing 1.45 carats flanked with round brilliants in a floral motif weighing 1 carats and two white South Sea Pearls measur...
Category

2010s Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Cartier Paris C de Cartier Large Pair of Hoop-Earrings in Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Great pair of hoop earrings designed by Cartier. A beautiful iconic creation made in Paris France by the house of Cartier. These nice pair of hoop earrings has been crafted in solid...
Category

1990s French Modern Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris Oval Hoops Earrings in 18Kt Yellow Gold with 2.84 Cts VVS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Diamonds set hoop earrings designed by Cartier. Exceptional diamonds set hoops created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Cartier. These in and out diamonds earrings are from the Cartier collection privee...
Category

Early 2000s French Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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...
Category

Late 20th Century French Modernist Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Diamond and White Gold 'Panther Figaro' Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold (French mark), circa 1996, signed Cartier, maker's mark (S.D.B.), numbered, red Cartier case and 1996 Certificate of Authenticity Total 118...
Category

1990s French Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Golden South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.61 Carats 18 Karat Yellow 11-12M
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold drop earrings featuring 34 round brilliants weighing 0.61 Carats with two Golden South Sea Pearls measuring 11-12 MM. Can customize Pearl...
Category

2010s Contemporary Earrings

Materials

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

Cartier Paris C De Cartier Huggies Clips Earrings 18Kt in Gold with VVS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Huggies clips earrings designed by Cartier. A very modern pair, created in Paris France by the iconic jewelry house of Cartier. These C de Cartier earrings...
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Marquise Round Diamond Drop Chandelier Earrings 3.53 Carats
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold Chandelier drop earrings featuring 10 Marquise shape diamonds flanked with 240 Round Brilliants weighing a total of 3.53 Carats. Color G-H Clarity SI Can be made ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Double C Diamond Penelope Earring
Located in Bethesda, MD
Two mirror image diamond Cartier C motifs intertwine to create these elegant and iconic earrings. ♦ Designer: Cartier ♦ Metal: 18 karat ♦2002 ♦ 21X16mm ♦ 68dia=2.25 ♦ Original Cartie...
Category

Early 2000s French Earrings

Materials

Diamond

Cartier Paris Vintage Large C Trinity Clip Earrings in Solid 18Kt Tricolor Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Trinity clips-earrings designed by Cartier. Oversized trinity clips-earrings created in Paris, France by the house of Cartier. They was carefully crafted in solid tricolor gold of 1...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier French 1990's 6.15 Carats Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisting Trinity
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Inside/outside style earrings are designed as three twisting bands with round brilliant cut diamonds. Bead set in recessed channels and weighing approximately 6.15 carats total. F/G ...
Category

1990s French Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 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...
Category

1940s French Vintage Earrings

Materials

Platinum

White Freshwater Pearl Drop Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A cute pair of white Freshwater pearls measuring 8.5-9 mm crafted in 14k white gold. Also available in yellow gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, White Gold

HARBOR D. South Sea Pearls Diamonds White Gold Hoop Dangle Bell Shape Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold 4.2 g. South Sea Pearls 13-14 mm each 0.95 Diamonds 1.5 " long
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Earrings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Tahitian Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings 2.70 Carats
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold drop earrings featuring a cluster of round brilliants weighing 2.70 carats and two Tahitian pearls measuring 13-14 MM Color G-H Clarity SI Comes in South Sea, Go...
Category

2010s Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Interchangeable Diamond Hoop & Drop Earrings 2.17 Carats 18K Rose & White Gold
Located in New York, NY
18K rose and white gold 2.17 Cts. Diamonds F-G Color and SI1-SI2 Clarity The loop can be worn separate then the drop
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Heart Tahitian Pearl Drop Earrings 0.38 Carats
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold heart motif drop earrings featuring 52 small diamonds weighing 0.26 Carats, two Round Brilliants weighing 0.12 Carats and Tahitian Pearls measuring 10-11 MM. Can customize Pearl...
Category

2010s Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Drop Dangle Diamond Earrings 3.98 Carats
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold drop dangle earrings featuring 72 Round Brilliants weighing 3.98 Carats. Color G-H Clarity SI Bottom Drops have movement.
Category

2010s Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Rose Gold Diamond Cluster Pear Shape South Sea Pearl Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This Beautiful earring was crafted in a beautiful 18K Rose gold setting. The diamonds weight 1.40 Carats they are all matching ,white and with a lot of brilliancy. The south Sea pear...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Earrings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Drop South Sea Pearl Earrings 1.14 Carats
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold drop earrings featuring 104 round brilliants weighing 1.14 carats and two South Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 MM. Can customize pearl to ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Earrings

Materials

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

White Freshwater Pearl Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 14K Gold 0.10 Carats
Located in New York, NY
14K Yellow gold stud earrings featuring two Freshwater pearls measuring 8-9mm flanked with 40 round brilliants weighing 0.10 carats. Color G-H Clarity SI
Category

2010s American Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Floating Diamond Drop Earrings 1.80 Carats 21.8 Grams Italy
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold drop earrings featuring floating motif round brilliants weighing 1.80 Carats, 21.8 Grams. Made in Italy
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Cuban Link Drop Freshwater Pearl Earrings 0.46 Carats 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Yellow gold Cuban link drop earrings featuring 142 round brilliants weighing 0.46 Carats and two Freshwater Pearls measuring 11-122 MM. Can customize pearl...
Category

2010s Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond South Sea Hoop Drop Earrings 0.25 Carats
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold drop hoop earrings featuring 50 round brilliants weighing 0.25 carats and two South Sea Pearls measuring 10-11 MM. Can customize Pearl...
Category

2010s Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ovals Sapphires and South Sea Pearls Dangle Drop Earrings 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold drop earrings featuring 6 oval Sapphires weighing 3.00 carats and two 11-12 mm South Sea Pearls Great Ombre Look!
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

14 Karat White Gold South Sea Baroque Topaz Drop Earrings 20.79 Carats
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat White Gold drop earrings featuring two pear shape Blue Topaz weighing 20.79 Carats and two baroque South Sea Pearls measuring 15-16 MM. Can customize Pearl...
Category

2010s Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.58 Carats 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 11-12 mm flanked with 68 round brilliants weighing 0.58 carats. Color G-H Clarity SI
Category

2010s American Contemporary Earrings

Materials

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

Cactus de Cartier Diamond Aventurine Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Cactus de Cartier Diamond Aventurine Earrings by Cartier. With 8 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, E color totaling weight approxi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Aventurine, Yellow Gold

18k Leaf Diamond and Pearl Dangle Earrings Dangle
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold Diamonds 0.63 cts South Sea Pearl 11-12 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Cartier Trinity Diamond Hoops White Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Trinity Diamond Hoops in 18K White Gold. The hoops feature approximately 1.20ctw of brilliant round cut diamonds, G color, VS clarity.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 2.50 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 13-14 mm with a round brilliants weighing 2.50 carats.
Category

2010s American Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

Cartier Large Trinity Hoop Tri-Color Gold Earrings
Located in Holland, PA
18k Tri-Color (Yellow, White, Rose) Gold Large Trinity Hoop Earrings by Cartier. These earrings are for pierced ears. Details: Measurements: 30mm x 31mm Weight: 15.4 grams Stamped ...
Category

1990s French Earrings

Materials

Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Stud Earrings 0.34 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold stud earrings featuring two white South Sea Pearls measuring 14-15 mm flanked with two center diamonds weighing 0.19 carats and 4 round brilliants weighing 0.15 carats...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

Cartier Art Deco Carved Jade and Enamel Flower Earrings with Gemstone Accents
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Art Deco jade, gemstone, and enamel earrings in the form of colorful flowers, the carved jade blooms set with diamond centers and embellished by cabochon amethysts and burg...
Category

1920s French Art Deco Vintage Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Tahitian Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.43 Carat 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold drop earrings featuring two Tahitian pearls measuring 10-11 mm with a diamond bar weighing 0.43 carats. Color G-H Clarity SI Comes in yellow and white gold and can cu...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Pearl, White Gold

Cartier Paris 18Kt Gold Etruscan Earrings Hoops with 2.88 Cts in VVS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Hoop earrings designed by Cartier. Gorgeous modern pair created in Paris France by the house of Cartier. They was crafted with geometric Etruscan motifs in solid yellow gold of 18 k...
Category

Early 2000s French Etruscan Revival Earrings

Materials

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

Freshwater South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.25 Carat 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
18K Rose gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls and two Pink Freshwater Pearls measuring 11-14 mm and two round brilliants weighing 0.25 carats. Color G-H Clarity SI
Category

2010s American Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Rose Gold

Tahitian Pearl Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 14 Karat White Gold 0.10 Carat
Located in New York, NY
14K White gold stud earrings featuring two Tahitian pearls measuring 8-9mm flanked with 40 round brilliants weighing 0.10 carats. Color G-H Clarity SI
Category

2010s American Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Vintage Cartier Bamboo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings, Circa 1990
Located in London, GB
A vintage pair of Cartier Bamboo 18 karat yellow gold hoop earrings, circa 1990. This bold pair of earrings were first designed by Cartier in the 1970's, the 'Bamboo' collection rad...
Category

1980s French Modern Vintage Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Cartier Diamond Dangling Drop Earrings, 18k
Located in New York, NY
SKU 1153 A pair of French Cartier Diamond Dangling Drop Earrings made in 18 karat white gold. The total diamond weight is appx. 15 carats. The total le...
Category

20th Century French Earrings

Materials

Diamond

Pink Freshwater Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.57 Carat 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
18K Rose gold drop earrings featuring two pink Freshwater Pearls measuring 12-13 mm and 56 round brilliants weighing 0.57 carats. Color G-H Clarity SI
Category

2010s American Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Rose Gold

Pink Freshwater Pearl with Pink Sapphire and Diamonds Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18K white Gold Pink freshwater pearl 14-15 mm Pink Sapphire 0.65 cts. Diamonds: 0.24 Cts. Available in other gold & Pearl colors
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k 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

18k Dangle Diamond Pearl Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18K white gold, 2 diamonds 0.16 cts. 80 diamonds 0.59 cts 13-14 mm South Sea Pearls
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.97 Carats 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold drop earrings featuring 144 round brilliants weighing 0.97 carats with two South Sea Pearls measuring 12-13 MM. Color- G-H Clarity SI Can customize in Pink Fresh...
Category

2010s Contemporary Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White 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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