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Multi Colored Two Tier Sapphire Earrings with Diamonds Made in 18k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18kt gold:3.09g, Diamond:4.3ct Sapphire:41.05Cts" Silver:12.67g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

2 in 1 Diamond Cut 1 Carat Blue Sapphire 14k W Gold PL Sterling Silver Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
beautiful 24k White Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver setting. They are post earrings and have a butterfly
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 24k Gold, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Si...

Emerald Ruby Dangle Earrings with Diamonds Made in 14k Yellow Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"14kt Gold:1.25g, Silver:19.2gt Diamond:0.43ct Emerald:14.25Cts, Ruby:62.25Cts"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Capri” Emerald, Ruby South Sea Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Emerald, Ruby & South Sea Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Emeralds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Multi Sapphire 2 Tier Dangle Earrings With Pearl Made In 18k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18Kt:2.26g,D:1.93ct SAPPHIRE:47.3Cts,PEARL:5.75Cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Multi Tourmaline 2 Tier Dangle Earrings With Pearl Made In 18k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:2.4g,D:1.91ct,SI:17.06g TOUR:44.5ct,PEAR:9.75ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver

Multi Tourmaline 2 Tier Dangle Earrings With Diamonds Made In 18k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:1.9g,D:2.69ct,SI:6.17g TOUR:28.16ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Polki Diamond Earrings Natural Diamond Victorian Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Victorian Polki Diamond enamel Earrings Natural Diamond polki Price listed for pair of
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Polki Diamond Emerald Earrings Natural Diamond Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Victorian Polki Diamond emerald Earrings Natural Diamond polki Price listed for pair of
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver

Drop Shape Earrings with White Black Diamonds Made in 18k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18KT:1.35g, Diamond:2.29ct, Silver:5.08g Size: 35x16MM"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Napier Vintage Small Circle Round Hoop Huggie Modernist Silver Clip On Earrings
By Napier
Located in Wokingham, England
Napier Vintage 1960s Small Circle Round Glow Hoop Huggie Modernist Clip Earrings, Silver Plated
Category

Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Silver Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Fleur De Lis Crystals Lily Flower Leaf Silver Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Clip Earrings, Silver Tone Very excellent condition. 100% genuine. Rare to find. A very beautiful
Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Silver Plate

1934 Soviet Georgian Earrings 0.6 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold Silver / 3.11 gr
Located in SE
A pair of Soviet period Huggies Earrings in solid 14K Rose Gold with lining in Silver featuring old
Category

Vintage 1930s Georgian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

1 Pair Pave Diamond Lips Push Back Stud Dainty Earring Diamond Kiss Earring.
Located in Chicago, IL
1 Pair Pave Diamond Lips Push Back Stud Dainty Earring Diamond Kiss Earring. Personalized handmade
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver

Black Heart Love Bow Silver Cupid Angel Moonstone Retro Drop Clip On Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Black Heart Love Bow Cupid Angel Silver Moonstone Retro Clip Earrings High quality and handmade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Bochic “Orient” South Sea Pearl Step Cut Ruby Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” South Sea Pearl & Ruby Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver Natural Rubies - 10 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Art Nouveau Style White Brilliant Cut Zircon Ruby White Gold Plate Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. These Earrings are made of Sterling Silver with a White Gold Plate. These
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Zircon, Gold Plate, White Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Polki Diamond Earrings Natural Diamond Victorian Diamond Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Victorian Polki Diamond Earrings Natural Diamond polki Price listed for pair of Earrings
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver

Carved Black Jade Double Circle Pave Diamonds Earrings In 18k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18kt Gold:2.39g, Diamond:16.79ct, Silver:21.64gm, Jade:1.96ct"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Jade, Black Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Pair of Sterling Silver, Marcasite, Enamel Cattleya Orchid Clip-On Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage pair of silver, marcasite, and enamel earrings. In sterling silver. Each in the
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Marcasite, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Vintage Aquamarine Earrings, Aquamarin Gemstones Earring, Drop Dangle Earring
Located in New York, NY
Aquamarine Earring Design & Material • Style: Solitare Earring • Metal: 925 Sterling Silver • Occasions
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21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Zircon, Silver, Gold Plate

Carved Jade Earring Surrounded by Pave Diamonds Made in 18k Yellow Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18kt gold:2.34g, Diamond:3.12ct, Silver:17.73gm, Jade:65.95ct"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

BOND BOYD - Vintage Pair of Sterling Silver Screw Back Earrings - Circa 1950 s
Located in Chatham, CA
BOND BOYD - Vintage pair of sterling silver screw back earrings - set with faux sapphire crystals
Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Polki Diamond Earrings Natural Diamond Victorian enamel Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Victorian Polki Diamond enamel Earrings Natural Diamond polki Price listed for pair of
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Round Drop Earrings 18k Rose Gold, 925/-Silver Petrol Enamel 10 Diamonds 0.15 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round drop earrings 18k rose gold and 925/- silver, Macaron collection, translucent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Imperial Diamond Tiered Crescent Earrings
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Designed for maximum impact and fluid movement, these earrings feature eleven concentric arcs, each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Christian Dior GROSSE 1980s Trio Circle Crystal Silver Gold Dome Clip Earrings
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1980s Vintage Unisex Trio Circle Round Crystal Silver Gold Dome Modernist
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver Plate

Art Nouveau White Brilliant Cut Zircon Blue Sapphire White Gold Plate Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are made of Sterling Silver with a White Gold Plate. These Earrings have 0.60 Carats
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Zircon, White Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Long Jade Dangle Earrings With Diamonds and Sapphire Made In 18k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Long and lovely White Carved Jade Earring is a super apt for a snowy Christmas party a beach
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage Tanzanite Earrings, Tanzanite Gemstones Earring, Tanzanite Birthstone
Located in New York, NY
Tanzanite Earring Design & Material • Style: Solitare Earring • Metal: 925 Sterling Silver • Occasions
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Tanzanite, Zircon, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver

Multi Gemstone Earring with Rose Cut Pave Diamonds Made in 18k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18KT:2.09g, Diamond:2.83ct, Silver:20.09g, Emerald:2.66ct, Sapphire:2.00ct, Opal:5.25ct, Geode
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Geode, Opal, Multi-gemstone, Emerald, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold

Mother of Pearl Diamond Earrings
By Jaipur Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful drop earrings in a modern interpretation of the iconic Art Deco era in jewelry. These
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver 1 1/2 Carat Diamond Milgrain Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Delicate milgrain texture traces the edge of these stunning earrings crafted of genuine 14k Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold

Paste Edwardian Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Paste Earrings in the "Garland" stlye from the turn of the century. These paste earrings are set in
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Indian Gemstone Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Antique Indian Gemstone Earrings set with a mix of pastes and semi precious stones. Set in gilded
Category

Vintage 1920s Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Silver, Vermeil

Burnished Sterling Silver Rose Gold Garnet Lever-Back Dangle Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Burnished Sterling Silver Rose GoldGarnet Lever-back Dangle Earrings This beautiful pair of lever
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

18k Gold Silver Red Enameled Disc Earrings With Pave Diamonds on It
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:4.39g,Slv:3.80g,Dia:2.37cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Enamel

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Lemon Topaz Rose Quartz Earrings Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Lemon Topaz & Blue Topaz Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Lemon
Category

Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Topaz, Quartz, 18k Gold, Silver

Natural Tanzanite Stud Earrings in.925 Sterling Silver Bridal Wedding Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Earring Details:ಥ_ಥಥ_ಥಥ_ಥಥ_ಥಥ_ಥಥ_ಥ Material: - 925 Sterling Silver Gemstone:- Natural Tanzanite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Tanzanite, Natural Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold

Certified Burma Ruby Earring Natural Ruby 18K Gold Vermeil Diamon Earrings studs
Located in Delhi, DL
) ------------------------------------------------- - Metal: Silver -Metal purity- 925 sterling silver -Metal color- 18K Gold Vermeil
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby White Topaz Turtle Earrings Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & White Topaz Turtle Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Rubies
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

4.03 Carat Diamond Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
4.03 Carat Diamond Drop Earrings This Victorian art-deco style diamond pave set hanging earring is
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby Bubbles Green Emerald Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby Bubbles & Green Emerald Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver Natural Rubies - 6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Turquoise Cushion Cognac Silver Diamonds Halo 14 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Turquoise Cushion Cognac Silver Diamonds Halo 14 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings 14 Karat Yellow
Category

2010s American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Labradorite Pear Drop Shape Grey Silver Diamonds Halo Drop 14k Gold Earrings
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Labradorite Pear Drop Shape Grey Silver Diamonds Halo Drop 14K Gold Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Category

2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Labradorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” Lemon Topaz White Topaz Earrings Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Lemon Topaz & White Topaz Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Lemon Topaz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Lovely Marquise Paste Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Articulated deco paste earrings set in sterling. Lovely quality with screw back fittings. Stones
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bochic “Orient” Ruby White Topaz Turtle Earrings Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & White Topaz Turtle Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Rubies - 8 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Blue Topaz Trillions Amethyst Earrings Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Blue Topaz Trillions & Amethyst Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Trillion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Louis Rousselet Long Pearl Earrings
By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
Louis Rousselet Art Deco 1920's earrings with silver gilt metal work and hand made glass long pearl
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Silver Plate, Gilt Metal

Pave Diamond Long Dangle Earring 925Silver 14k Gold diamond earring Wedding Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Long Dangle Earring 925Silver 14k Gold diamond earring Wedding Gift Total Carat
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Moissanite Earrings 925 Sterling Siver Snowflake Cluster Studs Gift For Women .
Located in Chicago, IL
Moissanite Earrings 925 Sterling Siver Snowflake Cluster Studs Gift For Women .
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Bochic “Orient” White Topaz Rose Quartz Earrings Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” White Topaz & Rose Quartz Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural White Topaz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Silver Cognac Halo Diamonds 14k Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Silver Cognac Halo Diamonds 14K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings 14 Karat Yellow
Category

2010s American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby Bubbles Green Emerald Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby Bubbles & Green Emerald Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver Natural Rubies - 6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

New 14.7 Carat Cornflower Blue Diamond Cut Sapphire Sterling Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are just a spectacular color and one you don't see very often. The stones are from
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Blue Lapis Lazuli Oval Cabochon Silver Diamond Halo Drop 18k White Gold Earrings
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Blue Lapis Lazuli Oval Cabochon Silver Diamond Halo Drop 18K White Gold Earrings 2.00 CT Silver
Category

2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Art Deco Silver Earring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact art deco silver earring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Silver, Sterling Silver and Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 274 vintage or 174 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect art deco silver earring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic art deco silver earring over the years, but those made by Luigi Ferrara, Magnificent Costume Jewelry and Kasturjewels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at an art deco silver earring featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A rose cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and single cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for an art deco silver earring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Art Deco Silver Earring?

On average, an art deco silver earring at 1stDibs sells for $595, while they’re typically $59 on the low end and $29,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

A Close Look at Art-deco Jewelry

Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.

The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.

However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)

While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.

Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.

A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.

Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.

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.