Big Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Earrings
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Hoop Earrings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Hoop Earrings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Hoop Earrings
18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Stud Earrings
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Drop Earrings
2010s Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Silver
Vintage 1980s Italian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Stud Earrings
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Dangle Earrings
Mixed Metal, Other
Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Fire Opal, Gold
2010s Hoop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Drop Earrings
2010s Modern Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Hoop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Artisan Drop Earrings
Chrysophrase, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Topaz, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings
Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Hoop Earrings
Peridot, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Neoclassical Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Rhodium
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Dangle Earrings
24k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Clip-on Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Japanese Artisan Drop Earrings
Brass, Titanium
2010s Emirian Drop Earrings
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, 24k Gold
2010s Indonesian Hoop Earrings
Zircon, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Japanese Artisan Dangle Earrings
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Swiss Hoop Earrings
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
2010s Belgian Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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How Much are Big Earrings?
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.
- What are big earrings called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Big earrings are typically called statement earrings. The name comes from the fact that these earrings make a bold fashion statement. You can find many styles of statement earrings, including clusters, dangles and drops. Materials also vary and may include precious metals, gemstones, pearls, beads and more. Shop a variety of earrings from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is a 1-carat earring too big?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024Whether a 1-carat earring is too big depends on your personal preferences. An individual earring with a 1-carat stone will usually cover a good portion of the earlobe without completely hiding it. As you shop for studs, keep in mind that there is a difference between total carat weight and carat weight. The carat weight refers to the weight of each earring, while the total carat weight is the combined weight of both earrings in a pair. A 1-carat earring set would actually typically include two 0.5-carat earrings, which are generally small enough to keep most of the earlobe visible. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of gemstone earrings.
- Is 1-carat too big for earrings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Whether 1-carat is too big for earrings is largely a matter of personal opinion and preference. Some people may prefer to wear larger 1-carat earrings for formal evening events and other special occasions. However, others will wear 1-carat earrings to help punctuate any outfit. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of gemstone earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023A big size for hoop earrings is 40 millimeters and up. At 40 millimeters, hoops are roughly the size of a ping pong ball, while 50-millimeter hoops resemble a golf ball. The largest hoops are generally 60 to 70 millimeters� the sizes of billiard balls and baseballs, respectively. On 1stDibs, find a variety of hoop earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Yes, it can be okay to wear big hoop earrings. Regularly called oversized hoops, these earrings are usually more than 40 millimeters in diameter. The large size can be a good option for pairing with dresses for evenings out. However, keep in mind that big hoop earrings have long been a fashion staple for Black and Latino cultures, and the styling of your attire should be sensitive to this context. For women in Black and Latino communities, hoop earrings have long been associated with strength. Their symbolism as indicators of identity stretches back thousands of years, including to ancient Nubia. Find a wide range of hoop earrings on 1stDibs.
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