Single Earring Vintage
20th Century Single Earring Vintage
Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Single Earring Vintage
Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1930s Art Deco Single Earring Vintage
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Single Earring Vintage
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Danish Single Earring Vintage
Sterling Silver
20th Century Single Earring Vintage
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1950s Modern Single Earring Vintage
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Unknown Retro Single Earring Vintage
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
20th Century Single Earring Vintage
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century Single Earring Vintage
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century Single Earring Vintage
Diamond, Yellow Gold
20th Century Single Earring Vintage
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
1970s Single Earring Vintage
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1980s Single Earring Vintage
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Single Earring Vintage
Diamond, White Gold
1980s Single Earring Vintage
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Retro Single Earring Vintage
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1960s Contemporary Single Earring Vintage
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Mexican Single Earring Vintage
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century Single Earring Vintage
Diamond, Spinel, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Single Earring Vintage
Diamond, Spinel, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Single Earring Vintage
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Single Earring Vintage
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Single Earring Vintage
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Single Earring Vintage
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Single Earring Vintage
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940s American Retro Single Earring Vintage
Diamond, Palladium
1950s Unknown Single Earring Vintage
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
20th Century Single Earring Vintage
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Art Deco Single Earring Vintage
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1930s Art Deco Single Earring Vintage
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Single Earring Vintage
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century Single Earring Vintage
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Single Earring Vintage
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Single Earring Vintage
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Single Earring Vintage
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White G...
1950s Single Earring Vintage
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1970s Italian Single Earring Vintage
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Single Earring Vintage
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Art Deco Single Earring Vintage
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Unknown Retro Single Earring Vintage
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
20th Century Contemporary Single Earring Vintage
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Single Earring Vintage
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Single Earring Vintage
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Single Earring Vintage
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Retro Single Earring Vintage
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1950s British Single Earring Vintage
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century Single Earring Vintage
Diamond, White Gold
1970s Single Earring Vintage
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Single Earring Vintage
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Retro Single Earring Vintage
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
1970s French Contemporary Single Earring Vintage
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1940s French Retro Single Earring Vintage
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Retro Single Earring Vintage
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Ye...
1960s Modern Single Earring Vintage
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1940s Retro Single Earring Vintage
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Single Earring Vintage
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, 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 ExpertNovember 27, 2023You can wear many kinds of earrings with a single pearl necklace. There are no rules when it comes to jewelry, so feel free to mix and match pieces as you see fit. If you want to create a bold look, consider big hoops or a pair of dramatic dangle earrings set with pearls or made solely out of precious metal. Pearl, gemstone and precious metal studs can be elegantly understated choices for pairing with a single pearl necklace. Explore a wide variety of earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024One way to tell if earrings are vintage is to research the maker. Search for maker's markings on the backs and then look up these marks using trusted online resources. From there, you can find out when the jewelry maker produced pieces similar to yours. Generally, earrings produced between 20 and 100 years ago are vintage. Another method for dating earrings is to examine their details closely. Most vintage earrings will show some signs of wear, such as faint scratches or tarnishing. You can also have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer date your earrings for you. Shop a wide range of vintage earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Most vintage earrings are clip-ons largely due to how beliefs about piercings have changed over the years. It was only during the 1980s and ’90s that many women began piercing their ears. Prior to that, many women didn't have piercings and could only wear clip-ons, so makers produced earrings to suit their customer base. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of vintage earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023How you use vintage clip-on earrings depends on what type of backing they have. Some simply feature a hinged clip that you open, slip over your ear and then press gently to close. Others may require you to turn a screw or shift a tension bar. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of vintage clip-on earrings.
- Are screw back earrings vintage?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Screw back earrings were most popular during the first half of the 20th century, before clip earrings increased in popularity. However, screw back earrings have never gone out of style. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique screw back earrings from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023To wear vintage clip-on earrings properly, first position them so that the decorative part is in front of your ear and the backing is behind it. Clip-ons feature a variety of backings, but regardless of type, the clips should generally be positioned so that the open part faces the ceiling and the hinge or closed part is near the earlobe. Once you have the earrings in place, secure the clasp. This may involve squeezing a clip or turning a screw or fastener. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage clip-on earrings.
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