Vintage Blue Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Crystal, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Hong Kong Romantic Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1970s British More Earrings
Agate, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Clip-on Earrings
20th Century French Dangle Earrings
Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
Late 20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
20th Century French Dangle Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings
18k Gold
1990s French Clip-on Earrings
Crystal, Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Late 20th Century American Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1940s Clip-on Earrings
Mid-20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modernist Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Crystal, Gold-filled
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1950s French Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold Plate
20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1940s American Clip-on Earrings
Mid-20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Clip-on Earrings
20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
20th Century European Clip-on Earrings
Silver Plate
20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1980s Unknown Clip-on Earrings
Base Metal
20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
20th Century Clip-on Earrings
1990s French Clip-on Earrings
Mid-20th Century Australian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Clip-on Earrings
Gold Plate
1990s Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1960s Arts and Crafts Stud Earrings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1960s Swedish Modernist Stud Earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s Clip-on Earrings
Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Drop Earrings
Emerald, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s Unknown Retro Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1960s French Clip-on Earrings
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings
2010s American Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, 18k 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 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 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.
- 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 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.
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