Rare Antique Earrings
1880s French Victorian Rare Antique Earrings
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Rare Antique Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Rare Antique Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Indian Victorian Rare Antique Earrings
Diamond, 22k Gold
Early 19th Century English Rare Antique Earrings
Natural Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
1920s Art Deco Rare Antique Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1840s Early Victorian Rare Antique Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Mid-19th Century Victorian Rare Antique Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Edwardian Rare Antique Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Rare Antique Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
1890s Victorian Rare Antique Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Victorian Rare Antique Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Italian Edwardian Rare Antique Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1960s French Art Deco Rare Antique Earrings
Early 19th Century English Georgian Rare Antique Earrings
Early 19th Century English Georgian Rare Antique Earrings
Garnet, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Rare Antique Earrings
18k Gold
Early 1800s Georgian Rare Antique Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Rare Antique Earrings
Turquoise, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1890s Rare Antique Earrings
1850s French Victorian Rare Antique Earrings
Rose Gold
Early 1800s French Rare Antique Earrings
Agate, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1700s Italian Georgian Rare Antique Earrings
Natural Pearl, 22k Gold
Late 19th Century German Etruscan Revival Rare Antique Earrings
Oriental Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century French Early Victorian Rare Antique Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Rare Antique Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Rare Antique Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Mid-19th Century Victorian Rare Antique Earrings
Diamond, 15k Gold
1920s Art Deco Rare Antique Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Rare Antique Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1860s Victorian Rare Antique Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Early 1800s Italian Georgian Rare Antique Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1860s French Victorian Rare Antique Earrings
9k Gold, Gilt Metal
1880s Victorian Rare Antique Earrings
Amethyst, 18k Gold
1860s Unknown Victorian Rare Antique Earrings
14k Gold
1860s Victorian Rare Antique Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1880s Russian Empire Rare Antique Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1860s Russian Empire Rare Antique Earrings
Chrysophrase, 14k Gold
1880s Victorian Rare Antique Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Belle Époque Rare Antique Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Late 19th Century French Victorian Rare Antique Earrings
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
1890s Victorian Rare Antique Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Rare Antique Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
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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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