Designer Earrings

Metal, plastic, glass, gemstones, beads, wood, and bone, are some of the resources designers employ to manufacture beautiful designer earrings. From little hoops and studs to huge plates and hanging objects, there's a designer earring for everyone, however, the ability of the earlobe to support the earrings is the main limiting factor for the size. People have used earrings throughout various cultures and historical times. Earrings were donned by nomadic Turkic tribes plus many Asian countries. From generation to generation, earrings were always big in India.

In the 16th century in European countries, earrings grew trendy between attendants and nobles. Earrings later became widespread amongst ladies in the mid 20th century, resulting in a larger market for earrings. Ear piercing conventions would be held in major shops around the globe, hosted by earring companies. Nowadays, antique and vintage designer earrings for sale have been high on demand. With newer fashion styles coming every year, designer earrings for sale have a diversity of options to choose from. Common types of antique and vintage designer earrings at auction are studs, dangle earrings, hoop earrings, and others. Statement earrings as mentioned draw the attention of spectators by displaying strong, and distinctive designs with inventive craftsmanship and a mixture of parts.

The view of designer stud earrings hovering on the earlobe where the attachment point isn't noticeable is their major feature. A designer stud earring has a gem and perhaps other decoration installed on a tiny stem that inserts into the ear piercing and is secured in point from the opposite end by a fastener. Antique and vintage designer earrings at auctions offer a fine collection of earrings from popular designers worldwide.

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  • Pair of Patinated Silver Earrings, Biba Schutz
    Estimate
    $100 - $200

    Pair of Patinated Silver Earrings, Biba Schutz

    Est.
    $100 - $200
    Fine Estate, Inc.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Pair of Amethyst, Enamel, 14k Earrings
    Estimate
    $500 - $700

    Pair of Amethyst, Enamel, 14k Earrings

    Est.
    $500 - $700
    Fine Estate, Inc.
    1 Bid
    Current Bid
    $250
  • Pair of Onyx, 14k Yellow Gold Earrings
    Estimate
    $300 - $500

    Pair of Onyx, 14k Yellow Gold Earrings

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Fine Estate, Inc.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • Pair of Sterling Silver, Brass Earrings, Annie Costello Brown
    Estimate
    $100 - $200

    Pair of Sterling Silver, Brass Earrings, Annie Costello...

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    $100 - $200
    Fine Estate, Inc.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Pair of Black Steel, 18k Earrings, Julia Turner
    Estimate
    $100 - $200

    Pair of Black Steel, 18k Earrings, Julia Turner

    Est.
    $100 - $200
    Fine Estate, Inc.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Pair of 22k, Sterling Silver Earrings, John Hardy
    Estimate
    $200 - $400

    Pair of 22k, Sterling Silver Earrings, John Hardy

    Est.
    $200 - $400
    Fine Estate, Inc.
    1 Bid
    Current Bid
    $100
  • Pair of Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200

    Pair of Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Earrings

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
    Fine Estate, Inc.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $400
  • Pair of Diamond, Patinated Sterling Silver, 14k Earrings, Nina Gilin
    Estimate
    $500 - $700

    Pair of Diamond, Patinated Sterling Silver, 14k Earring...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
    Fine Estate, Inc.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $250
  • Cellino 18K Coral Diamond Earrings
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200

    Cellino 18K Coral Diamond Earrings

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
    Auctions at Showplace
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $550
  • 4.70 ct. Natural Round Diamond Hoop Earrings in 14k White Gold
    Estimate
    $32,500 - $35,500

    4.70 ct. Natural Round Diamond Hoop Earrings in 14k Whi...

    Est.
    $32,500 - $35,500
    Reserve Stock Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • Pair of Enamel, White Metal Earrings, "Shoelaces," Maison Margiela
    Estimate
    $100 - $200

    Pair of Enamel, White Metal Earrings, "Shoelaces," Mais...

    Est.
    $100 - $200
    Fine Estate, Inc.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Tiffany & Co. Etoile 18K PT950 Diamond Earrings
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800

    Tiffany & Co. Etoile 18K PT950 Diamond Earrings

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Auctions at Showplace
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $850
  • 3.24 ct. Natural Sapphire & Diamond Earrings in Platinum
    Estimate
    $19,000 - $21,000

    3.24 ct. Natural Sapphire & Diamond Earrings in Platinu...

    Est.
    $19,000 - $21,000
    Reserve Stock Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • VINTAGE / CONTEMPORARY 14K YELLOW GOLD HOOP EARRINGS, LOT OF TWO PAIRS
    Estimate
    $200 - $400

    VINTAGE / CONTEMPORARY 14K YELLOW GOLD HOOP EARRINGS, L...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
    Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., ...
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • VINTAGE TIFFANY & CO. 14K GOLD AND STERLING SILVER CLIP-ON EARRINGS, PAIR
    Estimate
    $100 - $200

    VINTAGE TIFFANY & CO. 14K GOLD AND STERLING SILVER CLIP...

    Est.
    $100 - $200
    Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., ...
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • 4 Vintage c1940 Rayon Umbrellas
    Estimate
    $50 - $100

    4 Vintage c1940 Rayon Umbrellas

    Est.
    $50 - $100
    Dana Auctions LLC
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $10
  • Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Chain Link Earrings
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200

    Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Chain Link Earrings

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
    Auctions at Showplace
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $550
  • Cartier 18K Panthere Hoop Earrings
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,500

    Cartier 18K Panthere Hoop Earrings

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,500
    Auctions at Showplace
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,200
  • Henry Dunay 18K Yellow Gold Knot Earrings
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800

    Henry Dunay 18K Yellow Gold Knot Earrings

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Auctions at Showplace
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $850
  • Oscar Betz Sterling Multistone Drop Earrings, Pair
    Estimate
    $600 - $800

    Oscar Betz Sterling Multistone Drop Earrings, Pair

    Est.
    $600 - $800
    Auctions at Showplace
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • JOYCE J. SCOTT, Face Earrings
    Estimate
    $480 - $1,200

    JOYCE J. SCOTT, Face Earrings

    Est.
    $480 - $1,200
  • NANETTE PENGELLEY '15, Embroidered Earrings
    Estimate
    $260 - $645

    NANETTE PENGELLEY '15, Embroidered Earrings

    Est.
    $260 - $645
  • Pair of Enamel, 14k Yellow Gold Ear Clips
    Estimate
    $300 - $500

    Pair of Enamel, 14k Yellow Gold Ear Clips

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • YURI TOZUKA '09, Chandelier Earrings
    Estimate
    $630 - $1,575

    YURI TOZUKA '09, Chandelier Earrings

    Est.
    $630 - $1,575
  • Two Pairs of Kenneth Jay Lane Crystal, Lucite, Gold-Tone Earrings
    Estimate
    $150 - $250

    Two Pairs of Kenneth Jay Lane Crystal, Lucite, Gold-Ton...

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Pair of Palladium "Kiss" Ear Clips, Paloma Picasso, Tiffany & Co.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500

    Pair of Palladium "Kiss" Ear Clips, Paloma Picasso, Tif...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Pair of Gripoix Glass, Gilt Metal, Butterfly Ear Clips, Chanel
    Estimate
    $500 - $700

    Pair of Gripoix Glass, Gilt Metal, Butterfly Ear Clips,...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • ASAGI MAEDA, Rain Cloud
    Estimate
    $950 - $2,370

    ASAGI MAEDA, Rain Cloud

    Est.
    $950 - $2,370
  • RYUNGJAE JUNG, The Motion
    Estimate
    $270 - $675

    RYUNGJAE JUNG, The Motion

    Est.
    $270 - $675
  • SIYOON LEE '24, Relationship
    Estimate
    $255 - $630

    SIYOON LEE '24, Relationship

    Est.
    $255 - $630
  • Thomas Mann Mixed Metals Jewelry Suite
    Estimate
    $250 - $450

    Thomas Mann Mixed Metals Jewelry Suite

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • SOPHIE HUGHES '08, Mini Thin Link Chain Dangles
    Estimate
    $270 - $675

    SOPHIE HUGHES '08, Mini Thin Link Chain Dangles

    Est.
    $270 - $675
  • WILLIAM M. VANARIA '12, Accretion Accents - Fordite Round Studs
    Estimate
    $210 - $525

    WILLIAM M. VANARIA '12, Accretion Accents - Fordite Rou...

    Est.
    $210 - $525
  • WILLIAM M. VANARIA '12, Accretion Accents - Fordite Oval Studs
    Estimate
    $180 - $450

    WILLIAM M. VANARIA '12, Accretion Accents - Fordite Ova...

    Est.
    $180 - $450
  • MAEVE CORRIDAN '24, Shattered Ring
    Estimate
    $210 - $525

    MAEVE CORRIDAN '24, Shattered Ring

    Est.
    $210 - $525
  • A group of vintage designer earrings
    Estimate
    $200 - $300

    A group of vintage designer earrings

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • 14K Knot Design Earrings
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000

    14K Knot Design Earrings

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • Vintage Signed Designer Clip Earrings, 15
    Estimate
    $200 - $400

    Vintage Signed Designer Clip Earrings, 15

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Vtg Designer Runway Interchangeable Ram Earrings
    Estimate
    $50 - $100

    Vtg Designer Runway Interchangeable Ram Earrings

    Est.
    $50 - $100
  • Lot of 3 Designer Signed Earrings & Brooch
    Estimate
    $100 - $200

    Lot of 3 Designer Signed Earrings & Brooch

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Designer Clip On Earrings From St. John
    Estimate
    $10 - $2,500

    Designer Clip On Earrings From St. John

    Est.
    $10 - $2,500
  • 14K Diamond Spiral Design Earrings
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000

    14K Diamond Spiral Design Earrings

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • A Pair of Swirl Design Pearl And Diamond Earrings
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200

    A Pair of Swirl Design Pearl And Diamond Earrings

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • DIOR EARRING DESIGN
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000

    DIOR EARRING DESIGN

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Valentino Designer Costume Earrings
    Estimate
    $100 - $1,000

    Valentino Designer Costume Earrings

    Est.
    $100 - $1,000
  • Designer Givency Gold Tone Earrings & Hinged Bangl
    Estimate
    $50 - $150

    Designer Givency Gold Tone Earrings & Hinged Bangl

    Est.
    $50 - $150
  • Earrings, Milor Designer 14K Tri-Gold Triple Hoop Earrings
    Estimate
    $400 - $800

    Earrings, Milor Designer 14K Tri-Gold Triple Hoop Earri...

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • Designed 18kt Rose Gold Earrings with Diamonds
    Estimate
    $2,700 - $4,000

    Designed 18kt Rose Gold Earrings with Diamonds

    Est.
    $2,700 - $4,000