Pierced Antique Earrings
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Pierced Antique Earrings
Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver
1860s English Victorian Pierced Antique Earrings
Early 1900s American Edwardian Pierced Antique Earrings
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
1850s Victorian Pierced Antique Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1880s Unknown Victorian Pierced Antique Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pierced Antique Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Pierced Antique Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
1920s American Contemporary Pierced Antique Earrings
Sterling Silver
19th Century English Edwardian Pierced Antique Earrings
Amethyst
Late 19th Century British Victorian Pierced Antique Earrings
Base Metal
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pierced Antique Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1920s Persian Pierced Antique Earrings
Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pierced Antique Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Pierced Antique Earrings
Quartz, Gold
Early 19th Century British Georgian Pierced Antique Earrings
Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 17th Century British Art Deco Pierced Antique Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold
Early 19th Century European Early Victorian Pierced Antique Earrings
Gold-filled
1890s Italian Victorian Pierced Antique Earrings
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Pierced Antique Earrings
22k Gold
1860s American Victorian Pierced Antique Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
1870s American Victorian Pierced Antique Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
1880s English Victorian Pierced Antique Earrings
Gilt Metal
1890s American Victorian Pierced Antique Earrings
Sterling Silver
1870s American Victorian Pierced Antique Earrings
Gilt Metal
19th Century Etruscan Revival Pierced Antique Earrings
1920s Unknown Pierced Antique Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Pierced Antique Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
19th Century Victorian Pierced Antique Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1910s Edwardian Pierced Antique Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pierced Antique Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 19th Century British Victorian Pierced Antique Earrings
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Pierced Antique Earrings
Amethyst, 22k Gold
Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Pierced Antique Earrings
Garnet, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pierced Antique Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Pierced Antique Earrings
Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Pierced Antique Earrings
Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pierced Antique Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
1920s Pierced Antique Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
19th Century Victorian Pierced Antique Earrings
Onyx, 14k Gold
1920s Pierced Antique Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Pierced Antique Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Indian Pierced Antique Earrings
22k Gold
1910s Unknown Pierced Antique Earrings
Diamond, 10k Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1790s English Georgian Pierced Antique Earrings
Turquoise, 10k Gold
1870s British Late Victorian Pierced Antique Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Early 19th Century European Early Victorian Pierced Antique Earrings
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
1850s Unknown Victorian Pierced Antique Earrings
Amethyst, Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Pierced Antique Earrings
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Pierced Antique Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century European Pierced Antique Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Pierced Antique Earrings
Agate, Sterling Silver
1820s Unknown Pierced Antique Earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Pierced Antique Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Belle Époque Pierced Antique Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Pierced Antique Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Pierced Antique Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Early 20th Century Pierced Antique Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 1900s Pierced Antique Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1890s French Napoleon III Pierced Antique Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Pierced Antique Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, 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 ExpertNovember 27, 2023No, 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, 2023Yes, 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 1, 2023No, 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 ExpertNovember 8, 2023Whether 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 ExpertDecember 4, 2023There 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.
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