Rare Antique Earrings
1790s British George III Rare Antique Earrings
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Georgian Rare Antique Earrings
18k Gold
Early 19th Century English Georgian Rare Antique Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1820s German Georgian Rare Antique Earrings
Berlin Iron
1820s English George III Rare Antique Earrings
9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century American Retro Rare Antique Earrings
Crystal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Rare Antique Earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century Georgian Rare Antique Earrings
Diamond
1830s British George V Rare Antique Earrings
Cut Steel
Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Rare Antique Earrings
Diamond, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century Rare Antique Earrings
22k Gold, Silver, Enamel
1820s British Georgian Rare Antique Earrings
Cut Steel
Early 20th Century Russian Rare Antique Earrings
Amethyst
19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Rare Antique Earrings
Pearl, 22k Gold
Early 19th Century German Georgian Rare Antique Earrings
1870s British Victorian Rare Antique Earrings
Sterling Silver
1870s French Egyptian Revival Rare Antique Earrings
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Victorian Rare Antique Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1810s English Rare Antique Earrings
Agate, 9k Gold
1780s French Georgian Rare Antique Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1890s Italian Rare Antique Earrings
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
1850s British Early Victorian Rare Antique Earrings
Natural Pearl, Garnet, 15k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Rare Antique Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Revival Rare Antique Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Late 19th Century Victorian Rare Antique Earrings
15k Gold
1790s British Georgian Rare Antique Earrings
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
19th Century French Napoleon III Rare Antique Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Italian Rare Antique Earrings
Natural Pearl
Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Rare Antique Earrings
19th Century Rare Antique Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century English George III Rare Antique Earrings
Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold
1880s Early Victorian Rare Antique Earrings
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Rare Antique Earrings
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Rare Antique Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
Mid-19th Century Victorian Rare Antique Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Rare Antique Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Mid-19th Century Victorian Rare Antique Earrings
Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
1890s Rare Antique Earrings
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Rare Antique Earrings
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Rare Antique Earrings
14k Gold
18th Century Georgian Rare Antique Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Rare Antique Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
19th Century Rare Antique Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Rare Antique Earrings
Aquamarine, Mixed Metal
1890s Victorian Rare Antique Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Rare Antique Earrings
Garnet, Gold
1880s French Late Victorian Rare Antique Earrings
Agate, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Rare Antique Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
1890s Etruscan Revival Rare Antique Earrings
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Rare Antique Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
1850s Italian Classical Roman Rare Antique Earrings
Carnelian, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Rare Antique Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
19th Century Rare Antique Earrings
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Rare Antique Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...
Early 20th Century Rare Antique Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1860s Unknown Victorian Rare Antique Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold
1890s Rare Antique Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
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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 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.
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