Antique Earrings
Explore antique earrings over 100 years old, with pieces chosen for their period detail, materials, craftsmanship and individual character.
This collection may include Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian and early Art Deco earrings in gold, sterling silver, platinum and carefully described mixed materials. You may find studs, drops, screw back earrings, gemstone designs, pearl earrings and older secondhand pieces with age, measurements and fitting details shown where available.
Antique earrings can vary greatly in construction, especially around posts, hooks, screw backs, clips and older fittings. Each listing includes helpful details such as materials, hallmarks, stamps, testing information, stone details and condition notes where relevant. You can also read the antique, vintage and secondhand jewellery guide if you would like to understand how older jewellery is described.
This selection changes often, with many one of a kind pairs of earrings. Check back regularly to see the latest arrivals.
Antique Earrings FAQs
Earrings are usually described as antique when they are 100 years old or more. Antique earrings may include Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian and early Art Deco pieces, with the age, era, materials and fittings described in each listing. You can also read the antique, vintage and secondhand jewellery guide for more help with jewellery age terms.
Antique earrings can be made for pierced or non-pierced ears, depending on the design and any later changes. They may have hooks, posts, screw backs, clip fittings or converted fittings, so always check the fitting details and reverse photos in the individual listing.
Not always. Some antique earrings keep their original fittings, while others may have replacement hooks, later posts, converted screw backs or other alterations from years of wear. Any known fitting details, repairs or later changes are included in the product listing when identified.
Not always. Some antique earrings are hallmarked or stamped, while others may have worn, unclear or missing marks because of their size, age or construction. Listings include hallmarks, stamps, assay office details, testing information and material notes if present. You can also read the UK hallmark guide for more help with jewellery marks.
Check the age, era, fitting type, size, weight, backs, stone settings and any hallmarks or stamps shown in the listing. Antique earrings can have older fittings, later alterations or smaller marks because of their age and construction, so photos of the reverse and fittings are especially useful.