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Lavender Jade Earrings
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage sterling jade earrings with stunning teardrop detail, pierced. Stamped 925.
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20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Jade, Sterling Silver
Modernist Drop Earrings
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage sterling drop earrings with sphere amethyst stone detail. Stamped 925.
Material: Sterling
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20th Century Modernist Drop Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Modernist Hematite Earrings
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage sterling drop earrings with round hematite stone detail, pierced. Stamped 925.
Material
Category
20th Century Modernist Drop Earrings
Materials
Hematite, Sterling Silver
Vintage Chinese Large Turquoise Silver Gilt Earrings Filigree
Located in Hove, GB
This vintage set of Chinese silver gilt turquoise earrings would be lovely addition to your
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Arts and Crafts Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Andrea Candela Earrings
Located in St.amford, CT
Sterling-18 Karats-Semi Precious Stones-Andrea Candela vintage earrings-18 karat-sterling silver
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Vintage 1980s American Stud Earrings
Materials
Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
HERVE VAN DER STRAETEN 1980s
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage Herve van der Straeten ear clips. Rare early signed sterling items feature an
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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Begay Sterling Silver Cross Necklace and Earrings
Located in San Diego, CA
This vintage, one of a kind sterling silver cross necklace and earrings set is elegantly signed
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Mid-20th Century American Native American More Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver Marcasite Onyx Beaded Bracelet
Earrings Hallmarked
Located in Portland, OR
This is an exquisite vintage sterling silver marcasite and onyx bracelet and earring set from the
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Beaded Bracelets
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Marcasite, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver Red Glass Crown Brooch and Earrings Set 1940s
Located in Austin, TX
Year: 1930
Hallmark: -
Materials: sterling silver, rhinestones, cabochons
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Vintage 1930s Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Geometric Amber Earrings
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage sterling earrings with geometric amber and yellow glass detail, pierced. Stamped 925.
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20th Century Modernist Drop Earrings
Materials
Amber, Sterling Silver
Moonstone Garnet Earrings
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage sterling earrings with geometric moonstone and garnet stones, pierced. Stamped 925
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20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Garnet, Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Statement Drop Earrings
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage sterling earrings with peridot, moonstone, and malachite stones. Stamped 925.
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20th Century Dangle Earrings
Materials
Malachite, Moonstone, Peridot, Sterling Silver
Mother of Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage sterling earring with polished oval mother of pearl cabochons and green glass detail
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20th Century Dangle Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver Chandelier Design Earrings
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Vintage
Chandelier Style
Sterling Silver Earrings Pair
Category
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver Dolphin Pierced Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These vintage earrings feature cute dolphins in sterling silver. These pierced earrings measure 1
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Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Swedish Sterling 925 Pendulum Modernist Earrings
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage Modernist hollow silver ball drop earrings
Approximately 2.25" long; .75" wide
Can't find
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Malachite And Marcasite Pierced Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These vintage earrings have a beautiful cabochon malachite stone in the center surrounded with
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Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Materials
Malachite, Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling 925 Dangling Pearl Love Earrings
Located in Boston, MA
Lovely vintage dangling earrings with pearls.
Approximately 1" long
Marked 925
Owner bought in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Modernist Minimalist Vintage sterling 925 disc drop earrings
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage Modernist Minimalist disc drop earrings
Approximately 3.50" long; 1.5" disc.
Discs are not
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling 925 Flower Dangling Earrings signed stamped
Located in Boston, MA
Signed and stamped 925 sterling with artist/maker.
Very well made. Plenty of stamps - even the
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Romantic Dangle Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Danish Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Screw Back Earrings
By Georg Jensen
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
These vintage Georg Jensen Sterling Silver screw back earrings feature a lovely design. Each are
Category
20th Century Danish More Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Angel Coral Sterling Silver Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These earrings feature genuine angel coral beads in a sterling silver setting. These screw-on
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Dangle Earrings
Materials
Coral
Vintage Signed Von Musulin Sterling Silver Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These vintage sterling silver earrings are by Von Musulin in a leaf design. These clip earrings
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Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Denmark Georg Jensen Clip Earrings
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
These vintage sterling silver Georg Jensen clip back earrings may be delicate looking … but they
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Late 20th Century Danish Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Modernist Sterling 925 Kisses Love Cross Pierced Earrings
Located in Boston, MA
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Beautiful vintage condition.
Approximately 1.25" long.
Owner purchased in Denmark
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Vintage 1950s Danish Modernist Drop Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
PONTIEL Vintage Czech Republic Glass Acorns Sterling Silver Drop Earrings
By PONTIEL Jewelry
Located in Houston, TX
These earrings are made from vintage glass from 1950s Czech Republic. The glass is molded into
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Drop Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Georg Jensen Silver Screw Back Earrings in Silver Sterling
By Georg Jensen
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
These Vintage Georg Jensen Earrings are created to resemble a textured swirl #92 are modelled in
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Vintage 1940s British Art Nouveau More Earrings
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Marcasite and Hematite Sterling Silver Screw Back Dangle Earrings
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
These lovely vintage earrings feature a drop which is a faceted Hematite stone, surrounded by
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20th Century Dangle Earrings
Materials
Hematite, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Vintage Native American Sterling Silver Turquoise and Coral Triangle Earrings
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Native American sterling silver triangle dangle earrings.
Features turquoise, coral, mother-of
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20th Century American Native American Dangle Earrings
Materials
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Statement Vintage Garnet Shell Earrings, Vintage Boho Long Silver Earrings
Located in Rottedam, NL
STATEMENT Vintage Garnet Shell Earrings, Vintage Boho Silver Earrings, Long Silver Shell Earrings
Category
20th Century Artisan Drop Earrings
Materials
Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Knotted Gold Dangling Pearl Earrings
Located in Boston, MA
Circa: 1980
Gorgeous fashion jewelry in rich gold tone.
Gold is untested.
About 1" long.
Pierced
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Vintage 1980s American Baroque Dangle Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Gold
Vintage Anticlastic Gold hoops, Gerhard Herbst Studio Earrings
Located in Encinitas, CA
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Condition: Archive vintage/Excellent
Estimated total production: 43 pieces
Marks: Sterling/ Signed by
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20th Century American Modernist Hoop Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Vintage Danish Silver Modernist Leaf Shape Drop Earrings Mid Century
Located in Hove, GB
This vintage set of Danish silver earrings would be lovely addition to your collection.
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Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Modernist Drop Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Diamanté Pearl Costume Jewelry Clip Earrings
By Ciner NY
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Diamanté Pearl Costume Jewelry Clip Earrings Estate Looking Refined Estate Look
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Vintage 1950s North American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
David Yurman Vintage Cable Doorknocker Earrings with Amethyst-Emerald Stones
By David Yurman
Located in St.amford, CT
David Yurman cable 14 karat and sterling silver earrings door knocker style-Amethyst and Emerald
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Emerald, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Silver Swirls, American Modernist Silver Earrings, Gerhard Herbst Studio
Located in Encinitas, CA
Silver Swirls, American Modernist Silver Earrings, Gerhard Herbst Studio. These Modernist earrings
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20th Century American Modernist Dangle Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Elsa Peretti Jumbo Bean Ear Clips 1970s
By Elsa Peretti
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A fine and iconic vintage pair "jumbo" bean ear clips. Rare signed and largest size produced
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
RARE Book Piece 1940s Vintage Trifari Sterling Crown Brooches
Earrings
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
This well-known vintage book piece set by Trifari is very special. It has two crowns with the
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Vintage 1940s American Brooches
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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, 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 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.
- 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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