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Marina J. Amethyst, Peridot and Garnet Earrings with Vintage Butterfly Enamel
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These beautiful colorful earrings feature vintage enamel butterflies over Sterling Silver. Adorned
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Garnet, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling...
Vintage Native American Navajo Silver and Turquoise Double Drop Earrings c.1970s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Native American Navajo Silver and Turquoise Double Drop Earrings c.1970s
Length: 0.88
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Stud Earrings
Materials
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Native American Fay Tsosie Thunderbird Clip-On Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver Thunderbird clip-on earrings by Native American artisan, Fay Tsosie.
The
Category
20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
1980s Trifari Sterling Silver Textured Clip-On Hoop Earrings
By Trifari
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Earrings, a testament to vintage elegance and craftsmanship. These etched hoop earrings feature a stunning
Category
Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Vintage Faux Ruby
Diamond Crystal Flower Earrings In Silver 1990s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Vintage Ruby Crystal Flower Earrings. Stunning craftsmanship. Created in solid sterling silver and
Category
20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cartier Vintage 1970 Silver Clip Earrings Black Stone 1.80 by 0.80 Inch Size
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with these exquisite Cartier Vintage 1970 Silver Clip Earrings featuring a
Category
Late 20th Century French Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Moonstone Drop Earrings, Number 17
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Authentic vintage Georg Jensen sterling silver earrings featuring moonstone drops. Signed Georg
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Dangle Earrings
Materials
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Sterling Moonstone Earrings
Located in Richmond, VA
Beautiful vintage sterling earrings with moonstone drop detail, pierced. Stamped 925.
Material
Category
20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Silver Drop Earrings
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage sterling earrings with teardrop detail, pierced.
Material: Sterling silver.
Category
20th Century Modernist Drop Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
$325 / set
Silver Sphere Earrings
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage sterling earrings with tapered spheres, pierced. Stamped 925.
Material: Sterling silver.
Category
20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Amber Turquoise Earrings
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage sterling earrings with rectangular amber and turquoise detail, pierced. Stamped 925.
Category
20th Century Modernist Drop Earrings
Materials
Amber, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Onyx Pearl Earrings
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage sterling earrings with freshwater pearl and onyx drop detail, pierced. Stamped 925.
Category
20th Century Modernist Drop Earrings
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Pearl Jasper Earrings
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage sterling earrings with pearl and jasper stones, pierced.
Material: Sterling silver, pearl
Category
20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Jasper, Sterling Silver
Geometric Moonstone Earrings
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage sterling earrings with geometric moonstone cabochons, pierced. Stamped 925.
Material
Category
20th Century Modernist Drop Earrings
Materials
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Moonstone Chalcedony Earrings
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage sterling earrings with chalcedony and moonstone cabochon detail, pierced.
Material
Category
20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Chalcedony, Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Silver Jade Earrings
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage sterling earrings with geometric jade detail, pierced. Stamped 925.
Material: Sterling
Category
20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Jade, Silver, Sterling Silver
Geometric Moonstone Earrings
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage sterling earrings in geometric shapes with moonstone cabochons, pierced. Stamped 925
Category
20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Quartz Drop Earrings
Located in Richmond, VA
Beautiful vintage sterling earrings with rutilated quartz cabochons and teardrop detail, pierced
Category
20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Quartz Pearl Earrings
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage sterling earrings with pink quartz and pearl stones, pierced. Stamped 925.
Material
Category
20th Century Stud Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Moonstone Agate Earrings
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage sterling earrings with rectangular pink agate and moonstone detail, pierced. Stamped
Category
20th Century Stud Earrings
Materials
Agate, Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Pearl Peridot Earrings
Located in Richmond, VA
Beautiful petite vintage sterling earrings with round pearls and faceted peridot teardrop stones
Category
20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Peridot, Sterling Silver
$205 / set
Chalcedony Quartz Earrings
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage sterling earrings with square chalcedony cabochons and rose quartz teardrop detail, pierced
Category
20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Chalcedony, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Pearl Quartz Earrings
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage sterling earrings with round pearls and faceted blue and green quartz stones, pierced
Category
20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Quartz Moonstone Earrings
Located in Richmond, VA
Stunning vintage sterling earrings with oversized pink quartz cabochons and petite moonstone detail
Category
20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Moonstone, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Citrine Tigers Eye Earrings
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage sterling earrings with faceted citrine stones and tiger's eye teardrop detail, pierced
Category
20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Citrine, Tiger s Eye, Sterling Silver
Pink Tourmaline Circle Earrings
Located in Richmond, VA
Beautiful vintage sterling earrings with polished pink tourmaline cabochons and circle drop detail
Category
20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
$285 / set
Vintage Sterling Marcasite Pierced Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These vintage marcasite earrings have a simple but elegant design in sterling silver. These
Category
Vintage 1980s More Earrings
Materials
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver Starfish Pierced Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These vintage earrings have a starfish design in a sterling silver setting. These pierce earrings
Category
Late 20th Century More Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Hallmarked Moonstone Sterling Silver Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These long vintage pierced earrings have a sterling silver design hanging down with bezel
Category
Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Materials
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Amethyst
Marcasite Dangling Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These vintage earrings have an amethyst stone center surrounded with marcasite in sterling silver
Category
Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
CELINE Earrings Vintage 1990s Sterling Silver
By Celine
Located in London, GB
Celine Vintage 1990s Earrings Clip On
Amazing and hard to find sterling silver clip on drop
Category
1990s French Dangle Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver
Turquoise Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Sterling Silver Drop Earrings, decorated with 16 bezel set round turquoise cabochons, weighing a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Native American Drop Earrings
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Sapphire Rhinestone Earrings
Located in London, GB
These stunning clip on earrings are Sterling Silver with invisibly set square cut Sapphire
Category
Vintage 1950s Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver Earrings with Diamonds 1970s
Located in Austin, TX
Year: 1970
Hallmark: ЕА 925
Condition: perfect
Dimensions: H 0.90 in
Materials: sterling silver
Category
Vintage 1970s Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Vintage Pink Crystal Sterling Silver Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These beautiful drop earrings feature rich pink and clear crystals in a sterling silver setting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Vintage Deco Angel Coral 14kt
Sterling Silver Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These vintage deco earrings feature angel coral with a sterling silver earpiece and 14kt gold rope
Category
Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings
Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver
Marcasites Pierced Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These stunning Art Deco earrings feature marcasites in a sterling silver setting. These pierced
Category
Vintage 1940s Drop Earrings
Vintage Czech Sterling/Gold Wash Green Stone Bracelet
Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Czech bracelet and earrings set features large green cabochon-marbled stones in a
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930’s Sterling Deco Marcasite
Onyx Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These 1930’s pierced drop earrings combine deep onyx & marcasite with sterling silver. They
Category
Vintage 1930s Dangle Earrings
Vintage Sterling Silver Signed Hermes Enamel Clip Earrings
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
These wonderful vintage signed Hermes clip-back earrings feature a modernist enameled design in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1950s Sterling Silver Green Crystal Couture Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These couture elegantly made statement clip earrings are perfect for any special occasion. They are
Category
Vintage 1950s Clip-on Earrings
Vintage Modernist Silver Drop Earrings Mid Century Dangle Earrings
Located in Hove, GB
This vintage set of silver earrings would be lovely addition to your collection.
Item Specifics
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modernist Dangle Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Nettie Rosenstein Sterling Set
By Nettie Rosenstein
Located in Austin, TX
Period: 1940s
Hallmark: Nettie Rosenstein Sterling
Condition: perfect
Dimensions: brooch H 2.4 Inch
Category
Vintage 1940s Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
$525 / set
Vintage Cartier onyx earrings
By Cartier
Located in Teaneck, NJ
This is an incredible pair of Cartier onyx earrings. . . .contemporary in style
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Modernist Silver Drop Earrings Danish Mid Century Dangle Earrings
Located in Hove, GB
This vintage set of Danish silver earrings would be lovely addition to your collection.
Item
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Modernist Dangle Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Modernist Silver Drop Earrings Danish Mid Century Dangle Earrings
Located in Hove, GB
This vintage set of Danish silver earrings would be lovely addition to your collection.
Item
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Modernist Dangle Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Modernist Silver Drop Earrings Danish Mid Century Dangle Earrings
Located in Hove, GB
This vintage set of Danish silver earrings would be lovely addition to your collection.
Item
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Modernist Dangle Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Modernist Silver Drop Earrings Mid Century Danish Leaf Shape Earrings
Located in Hove, GB
This vintage set of Danish silver earrings would be lovely addition to your collection.
Item
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Modernist Drop Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Diamond and Ruby Teardrop Dangle Earrings
Located in Naples, FL
Up for sale are these beautiful vintage diamond and ruby teardrop dangle earrings. Ruby earrings
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
Vintage Trifari Earrings Faux Emeralds
By Trifari
Located in Austin, TX
Year: 1950
Hallmark: Trifari Sterling
Dimensions: H 1.18 inches
Materials: sterling silver, faux
Category
Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Trumpet
Horn Vintage Inspired Peridot and Diamond Earrings
By Trumpet
Horn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of antique style silver earrings made in the Edwardian style backed by vermeil each
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Peridot, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver 1960s Green Drop Earrin
Located in New York, NY
When I found these clip earrings, I thought they were Schreiner. But they are unsigned and made of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
PONTIEL Vintage Czech Republic Etched Glass with Scroll Pattern Drop Earrings
By PONTIEL Jewelry
Located in Houston, TX
These vintage glass earrings are from Czech Republic. The glass is from the 1950s and is etched in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Drop Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Turquoise Silver Earrings Modernist Mid Century
Located in Hove, GB
This vintage set of large silver turquoise earrings would be lovely addition to your collection
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Signed Brenda Schoenfeld 1994 Mexico Heart Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These vintage signed Brenda Schoenfeld earrings has a heart design in sterling silver & gold wash
Category
Late 20th Century American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Geometric Earrings
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage polished sterling earrings in geometric shapes, pierced. Stamped 925.
Material: Sterling
Category
20th Century Modernist Drop Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lavender Jade Earrings
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage sterling jade earrings with stunning teardrop detail, pierced. Stamped 925.
Material
Category
20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Jade, Sterling Silver
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Vintage Sterling Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs
Browse a vast assortment of vintage sterling earrings for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Silver, Sterling Silver and Gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 41 vintage versions or 8 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. The designs in our inventory of vintage sterling earrings bearing Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany
Co., Georg Jensen and Angela Cummings are consistently popular. Browse our collection of 5 Pearl versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. A selection of round cut, mixed cut and bead can be found today on these pages. Most of our vintage sterling earrings for sale are for women, but there are 12 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much are Vintage Sterling Earrings?
Prices for vintage sterling earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $109 and can go as high as $3,995, while vintage sterling earrings, on average, fetch $485.
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 Sterling Earrings
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023Generally, most experts agree that .925 or 925 sterling silver is the best sterling silver for earrings. This variety of sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloy. As a result, it has the cool color and sleek appearance of silver, with another base metal to strengthen it. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of sterling silver earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, sterling silver is okay for earrings. In fact, many people love earrings crafted out of the precious metal. Sterling silver has an appealing cool color and noticeable shine. Plus, the metal is durable, so it can resist scratching when worn frequently. Keep in mind that sterling silver earrings will need regular cleaning and polishing to fight tarnishing. Explore a diverse assortment of sterling silver earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023Yes, sterling silver can be good for earrings. Many people appreciate the appearance of sterling silver due to its cool color. In addition, sterling silver resists wear and tear to help earrings stand the test of time. One thing to keep in mind is that silver can tarnish, so you'll likely need to regularly clean and polish your earrings to keep them looking like new. Shop a variety of sterling silver earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024Yes, it is okay to wear sterling silver earrings. Sterling silver has a cool color that many people find appealing, and the metal is durable enough to resist bending and scratching. One thing to keep in mind is that sterling silver can tarnish over time. You can help keep your earrings looking like new by protecting them from water, chlorine and chemicals found in hair care and beauty products. Cleaning your earrings in accordance with the maker's instructions can also reduce the risk of tarnishing. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of sterling silver earrings.
- 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.
- 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.
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