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Vintage Czech Emerald and Rhinestone Earring and Necklace Set
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Czech Emerald and Rhinestone Earring and Necklace Set- The earrings are pierced
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1950s Vintage Pierced Earrings

Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver Garnet Necklace and Earring Set
Located in New York, NY
fashioned lobster clasp and measures 18” and the center hangs 1-1/2” The matching earrings are for pierced
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1940s Vintage Pierced Earrings

20th Century 925 Sterling Silver Austrian Crystal Earrings Ring S/3
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
marcasite detail. The pierced style chandelier earrings are signed on the underside, 925-SAi. The size 7
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Late 20th Century Vintage Pierced Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Chinois Chrysoprase Pendant Set in Gold with Matching Earrings
Located in Pahrump, NV
chrysoprase earrings are pierced with stones measuring 10mm long x 8mm wide. The gold in this set is 750 multi
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Gold Plate

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Couture Runway Gripoix Necklace and Earring Set
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
smallest round one measures 1” x 1”. The matching round earrings are pierced and measure 1-1/4” x 1-1/4
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1980s French Vintage Pierced Earrings

Limited Edition Yves Saint Laurent Red Gripoix Glass Necklace Earring Set
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
tone setting. The necklace measures 20” x 1-1/2”. The matching earrings are pierced and measure 7/8” x
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Pierced Earrings

Large Spectacular 29 Faux Pearl Collar Necklace/ Earrings Set- inlay CZ Diamonds
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
of pierced pearl earrings with silver post. In like new condition as has never been worn. Necklace
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Vintage Pierced Earrings

Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Hearts and Logos Vintage Earrings and Necklace Set
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wigan, GB
Details... This gold tone metal set features earrings for pierced ears and a necklace. The necklace
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1980s French Vintage Pierced Earrings

Set of 18k Gold Earrings, Brooch, Ring Set with Pearl and Turquiose Cabochons
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
mm Wide on Earrings (Pierced w/ Omega Backs) Fan Setting is 60 mm Long and 42 mm Wide on Brooch Total
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

14 mm 29 Faux Pearl Collar Necklace and Earrings Set- inlay CZ Diamonds
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
earrings. Necklace with silver spring ring clasp and matching pair of pierced stud 14 mm pearl earrings
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20th Century Art Deco Vintage Pierced Earrings

Cecil Jeanne, Paris
By Cecile Jeanne
Located in Long Island City, NY
1980s Cecile Jeanne Necklace and Earring Set. Modern Sculptural design. Pierced / post earrings
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1980s French Vintage Pierced Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Oversized Blue Thread Dangling Pierced Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Disco perfection, these pierced earrings have a vintage look. Oversized chandelier dangling shape
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1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Pierced Earrings

Vintage matte gold modernist designer runway pierced earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer pierced earrings MEASUREMENTS • 2" by 0.75
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20th Century Vintage Pierced Earrings

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Hoop Pierced Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Hoop Pierced Earrings. Crafted in 1960's, a rare find. 48mm
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Pink Jeweled Pierced Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Yves Saint Laurent YSL Paris signed pierced earrings. Geometric shape, shiny gilt metal
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1990s French Vintage Pierced Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Mary Ann Scherr Sterling Silver American Modernist Pierced Earrings
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Handmade, articulating sterling silver earrings by Mary Ann Scherr of North Carolina. Pierced
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Pierced Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lucite Pierced Earrings Geometric Dangle Red and Black Triangles
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Lucite or Resin dangling pierced earrings. Three triangle shapes with red and black marble
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings

Pop Art Green Lucite Dangle Pierced Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
These adorable Italian designer studio Lucite or Resin dangling pierced earrings feature an
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings

1980s Disco Time Oversized Dangling Gold Metallic Thread Pierced Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Disco perfection, these pierced earrings are the total look 1980s. Oversized long chandelier dangle
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1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Pierced Earrings

Italian Memphis Studio Style Oversized Frosted Red Black Lucite Pierced Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning Italian Studio Memphis style oversized pierced earrings. Featuring all hand-made frosted
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1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Pierced Earrings

Unusual Machine Age Black Matte Resin Dangling Pierced Earrings Chrome Screws
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very unusual vintage Machine Age pierced earrings. Long chandelier dangle shape with geometric
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1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Pierced Earrings

Cartier 18 Karat Tri Color Gold Diamond Huggie Pierced Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Cartier 18K Tri Color Gold Diamond Huggie Pierced Earrings These authentic Cartier earrings are
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1990s French Vintage Pierced Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18k Yellow Gold Pierced Earrings Clip Adjustable with Diamonds and Emeralds
Located in Crema, Cremona
18k yellow Gold clips pierced earrings with Diamonds and Emeralds. Clips are already present on
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1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Pierced Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Italian !8 Karat Gold Dangle Pierced Earrings Etruscan Revival Style
Located in North Miami, FL
These very fine Etruscan revival style 18K gold Italian pair of pierced earrings are from an
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1970s Italian Etruscan Revival Vintage Pierced Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Classic Padlock Circle Logo Modernist Pierced Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Wokingham, England
Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Classic Padlock Circle Logo Modernist Chunky Drop Pierced Earrings, Gold
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1980s French Art Nouveau Vintage Pierced Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Classic Padlock Circle Logo Modernist Pierced Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Wokingham, England
Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Classic Padlock Circle Logo Modernist Chunky Drop Pierced Earrings, Gold
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1980s French Art Deco Vintage Pierced Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Emerald Crystal Rectangle Pierced Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Emerald Crystal Rectangle Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone Very
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Pierced Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Classic Padlock Circle Logo Modernist Pierced Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Wokingham, England
Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Unisex Classic Padlock Circle Logo Modernist Chunky Drop Pierced Earrings
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1980s French Art Deco Vintage Pierced Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Cluster Flower Leaf Crystals Elegant Pierced Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Vivid Cluster Flower Leaf Crystals Elegant Modernist Pierced Earrings
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Pierced Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Emerald Octagon Crystals Pierced Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Emerald Marble Green Octagon Crystals Pierced Earrings, Gold
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Pierced Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Trifari Pastel Rhinestone Flower Pierced Earrings
By Trifari
Located in Atlanta, GA
Flower power Trifari style! Beautiful gold tone flower earrings accented by pastel blue and lilac
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Pierced Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Textured Circle Stars Crystals Pierced Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Not any stones lost, some light scratches or colour loss
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Pierced Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Crystals Emerald Octagon Pierced Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Crystals Emerald Green Octagon Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Pierced Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Crystals Emerald Octagon Pierced Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Crystals Emerald Green Octagon Rectangle Pierced Earrings
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Pierced Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Crystals Emerald Octagon Pierced Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Crystals Emerald Green Octagon Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Pierced Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Emerald Octagon Crystals Pierced Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Emerald Marble Green Octagon Crystals Pierced Earrings, Gold
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Pierced Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Crystals Emerald Octagon Pierced Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Rectangle Elegant Modernist Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Not any stones lost, all
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1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Pierced Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Knot Bow Butterfly Ribbon Crystals Gold Pierced Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1990s Knot Bow Butterfly Ribbon Crystals Elegant Modernist Pierced Earrings
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1990s German Art Deco Vintage Pierced Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Textured Double Maple Leaf Drop Gold Pierced Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Textured Double Ivy Maple Leaf Drop Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone Very
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1970s German Art Deco Vintage Pierced Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1990s Monogram Logo Black CD Crystals Pierced Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1990s Black Enamel Logo CD Monogram Trio Cluster Crystals Pierced Earrings
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1990s German Art Deco Vintage Pierced Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Textured Double Maple Leaf Drop Gold Pierced Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Textured Double Ivy Maple Leaf Drop Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone Very
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1970s German Art Deco Vintage Pierced Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1990s Monogram Logo Black CD Crystals Pierced Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1990s Monogram Logo Black CD Crystals Pierced Earrings, Gold Plated Very
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1990s German Art Deco Vintage Pierced Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Cluster Flower Leaf Crystal Elegant Gold Pierced Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage Vivid Cluster Flower Leaf Crystal Elegant Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone Very
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Pierced Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Knot Bow Butterfly Ribbon Crystals Gold Pierced Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1990s Knot Bow Butterfly Ribbon Crystals Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone Very
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1990s German Art Deco Vintage Pierced Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Knot Bow Butterfly Ribbon Crystals Gold Pierced Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1990s Knot Bow Butterfly Ribbon Crystals Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone Very
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1990s German Art Deco Vintage Pierced Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Textured Double Maple Leaf Drop Gold Pierced Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Textured Double Maple Leaf Drop Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone Very
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1980s German Edwardian Vintage Pierced Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Givenchy Vintage 1980s Logo Monogram Door Knocker Oval Hoop Pierced Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Modernist Elegant Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Special style design. 100% Genuine
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1980s French Art Deco Vintage Pierced Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Givenchy Vintage 1980s Logo Monogram Door Knocker Oval Hoop Pierced Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Logo Monogram Door Knocker Oval Hoop Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone Very good
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1980s French Art Deco Vintage Pierced Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Givenchy Vintage 1980s Logo Monogram Door Knocker Oval Hoop Pierced Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Logo Monogram Door Knocker Oval Hoop Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone Very good
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1980s French Art Deco Vintage Pierced Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Givenchy Vintage 1980s Purple Gripoix Amethyst Floral Gold Drop Pierced Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Purple Gripoix Amethyst Floral Drop Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone Very
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1980s French Baroque Vintage Pierced Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1990s Vintage Sapphire Crystals Tear Water Drop Pierced Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1990s Vintage Sapphire Navy Clear Crystals Tear Water Drop Pierced Earrings, Gold
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1990s German Art Deco Vintage Pierced Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1990s Monogram Logo Black CD Crystals Pierced Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1990s Black Enamel Logo CD Monogram Trio Cluster Crystals Pierced Earrings
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1990s German Art Deco Vintage Pierced Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Oval White Pearl Crystals Flower Pierced Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Oval White Pearl Crystals Flower Elegant Modernist Pierced Earrings
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Pierced Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Circle Glow Open Hoop Crystals Huggie Pierced Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage Circle Glow Open Hoop Crystals Huggie Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone. Good
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Pierced Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Triangle Trio V Sparkling Crystals Pierced Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Triangle Trio V Sparkling Crystals Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Pierced Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Black and White Checkerboard Lucite Pierced Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
These lovely French Lucite pierced dangling earrings feature a geometric shape with a contrasting
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1980s French Modernist Vintage Pierced Earrings

Christian Dior Vintage White Round Pearl Crystals Sunburst Gold Pierced Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Round Circle Pearl Crystals Sunburst Flower Elegant Pierced
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Pierced Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

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Vintage Pierced Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of vintage pierced earrings available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 133 vintage versions or 9 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of vintage pierced earrings made by Modern jewelers — as well as those associated with Contemporary — are very popular. Napier, Yves Saint Laurent and Cartier each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 9, are particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for round cut vintage pierced earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and brilliant cut alternatives. If you’re browsing the variety of vintage pierced earrings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Vintage Pierced Earrings?

On average, vintage pierced earrings at 1stDibs sell for $225, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $30,600 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

Questions About Vintage Pierced Earrings
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    No, clip-on earrings don't pierce your ears. Instead of slipping through a piercing, a clip-on earring attaches to the surface of your earlobe with a fastener. Depending on the design of the earrings, the fastener may be a hinged clip, a screw, a tension bar or even a magnet. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Yes, you can use clip-on earrings on pierced ears. The different kinds of clasps featured on clip-ons will still secure them to your earlobes if you have a piercing. However, wearing clip-ons exclusively could cause your piercings to gradually close up over time. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Whether clip-on earrings are better than piercings is a matter of personal opinion. People who don't wear earrings regularly may prefer clip-ons because they won't have to worry about piercings closing. Others may find that pierced earrings are more comfortable. Explore a large assortment of earrings from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    No, clip-on earrings don't need piercings. In fact, a big part of the appeal of clip-on earrings is that they allow anyone to dress up their ears with jewelry, even if they haven't had their lobes pierced. Clip-ons are available with many styles of fasteners, including screw backs, clear invisible backs, cuffs, sliding springs and even magnets. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    There is no single best earring for multiple piercings. Hoops, studs, dangles and drops can all be good options. When creating stacked looks, think about size. Many people choose to wear larger earrings closest to the lobe. Also, consider the diameter of your piercing and be sure to select pieces that will fit. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    One 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, 2023
    Most 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, 2023
    How 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Screw 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, 2023
    To 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.