Face Earrings
20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Silk, Watercolor
20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Silk, Watercolor
Late 20th Century American More Earrings
Black Pearl, Moonstone, 18k Gold
20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Dangle Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
18k Gold
20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1980s Unknown Clip-on Earrings
Sterling Silver
1990s Lever-Back Earrings
Moonstone, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Anglo-Indian Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Drop Earrings
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
2010s Thai Artisan Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s French Contemporary Stud Earrings
Citrine, Diamond
2010s Italian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Clip-on Earrings
Sterling Silver
1990s American Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Mexican Masks
20th Century French Dangle Earrings
2010s Thai Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Portuguese More Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
20th Century French Dangle Earrings
Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Drop Earrings
Agate, 9k Gold, Enamel
2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings
Yellow Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Mexican Pendant Necklaces
Bronze
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Vermeil, Silver
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023To match your earrings to your face, look for styles that contrast with its shape. For example, long dangle earrings can complement a shorter round face, while smaller hoops and studs can balance an oval one. Curvy earrings like clusters and hoops often look attractive framing square and rectangle faces. Experiment with different styles to discover what looks the best on you. Shop a wide range of earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023There is no single best face shape for hoop earrings. The key is to choose hoops to complement the overall shape of your face. Square and triangular hoops can balance a round face, while oversized hoops that hang below the jaw can perfectly frame a square one. If you have an oval or diamond face, look for small, thick hoops. Thick hoops of any size work well with heart-shaped faces. Find a wide variety of hoop earrings on 1stDibs.
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