Antique Brass Earrings
Early 20th Century French Artisan Antique Brass Earrings
Brass
Early 20th Century French Artist Antique Brass Earrings
Brass, Enamel
1870s American Renaissance Revival Antique Brass Earrings
Gold-filled, Brass
1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Brass Earrings
Coral, Vermeil, Silver, Brass, Gilt Metal
1880s English Victorian Antique Brass Earrings
Brass
Early 19th Century British George III Antique Brass Earrings
Cut Steel
1920s French Artisan Antique Brass Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Brass
1920s French Artisan Antique Brass Earrings
Brass
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Antique Brass Earrings
Brass, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Brass Earrings
Turquoise, Mixed Metal, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal, Enamel, Brass
1910s French Art Deco Antique Brass Earrings
Marble, Brass, Bronze, Copper
1920s French Artisan Antique Brass Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Brass
1890s Chinese Arts and Crafts Antique Brass Earrings
Jade, Brass, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
1910s French Belle Époque Antique Brass Earrings
Crystal, Moonstone, Brass, Gold, Gilt Metal
1920s French Artisan Antique Brass Earrings
Amber, Citrine, Topaz, Moonstone, Pearl, Silver, Brass, Gilt Metal, Gold
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Early 1900s Renaissance Revival Antique Brass Earrings
Brass
1920s Art Deco Antique Brass Earrings
Brass
15th Century and Earlier American Native American Antique Brass Earrings
Gold-filled, Brass
15th Century and Earlier North American Native American Antique Brass Earrings
Gold-filled, Brass
Early 20th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Brass Earrings
Brass
Early 1900s Italian Artisan Antique Brass Earrings
Brass
15th Century and Earlier American Classical Roman Antique Brass Earrings
Gold Plate, Brass, 24k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Brass Earrings
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Earrings
Brass
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Brass Earrings
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Earrings
Brass, Gold
1840s English Victorian Antique Brass Earrings
Brass
19th Century Unknown Antique Brass Earrings
Brass
Early 20th Century European Antique Brass Earrings
Textile, Softwood
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Brass Earrings
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Brass Earrings
Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Brass Earrings
Coral, Brass, Gilt Metal
19th Century Unknown Antique Brass Earrings
Brass
1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Brass Earrings
Crystal, Base Metal, Brass, Copper
1920s Czech Art Deco Antique Brass Earrings
1920s Antique Brass Earrings
Early 19th Century Unknown Artisan Antique Brass Earrings
Brass
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Brass Earrings
Brass
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1950s Italian Retro Antique Brass Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Antique Brass Earrings
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Antique Brass Earrings
1960s American Victorian Antique Brass Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century American Antique Brass Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Antique Brass Earrings
Base Metal
1940s Japanese Antique Brass Earrings
1990s Antique Brass Earrings
Early 2000s Italian Antique Brass Earrings
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Brass Earrings
Garnet, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s Antique Brass Earrings
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1960s French Antique Brass Earrings
17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Brass Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
1920s American Art Deco Antique Brass Earrings
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
1990s Unknown Antique Brass Earrings
1940s American Antique Brass Earrings
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Finding the Right Earrings for You
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.
- Is antique brass strong?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, antique brass is strong because it is made with zinc and copper. Brass is considered a strong and durable metal crafted to be long-lasting and withstand rust and corrosion. Shop a selection of antique and vintage brass items on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can tell if brass is treated to appear antique by looking at the patina. Because real aged brass is often made of copper, the older it gets the more likely it is to have a greenish or bluish patina that you’d expect from copper. Modern brass that’s designed to look antique will have a brownish hue, not a blue-green one. Shop a collection of antique brass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Most antique brass items are solid brass. A great way of identifying solid brass antiques is by using a magnet. If you feel a pull, then the item is brass plated and not solid brass. Additionally, few brass antiques display stamps or maker's marks to depict the place and year of manufacturing. Find antique and vintage brass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What color is antique brass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021Antique brass color is a shade mix of a rich, deep brown with golden undertones. The warm, low-luster finish is similar to natural brass. Check out 1stDibs for a range of antique brass decorative objects, furniture, pendants, and much more.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024Yes, some antique earrings are worth something. Fine jewelry often has inherent value due to the precious metals and gemstones that it contains. What's more, collectors may seek both fine and costume antique earrings due to their style, type, age, maker and other factors. Because the condition also impacts the potential value of antique jewelry, experts recommend having a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your earrings if you're curious about how much they may be worth. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of antique earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a couple points to check in determining if your chandelier is antique. The drops were faceted on both sides, and there also may be daisy-shaped glass buttons. You can also shop a range of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The price of an antique brass bed depends on the period it belongs to. For example, if your brass bed is from the 1970s and has the least amount of ornamentation, it can cost between $300 to $500. Find antique and vintage brass beds on 1stDibs.
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