Antique, Vintage and Preloved Earrings
Discover antique, vintage and preloved earrings in gold, sterling silver and platinum, including secondhand pairs set with diamonds, pearls and natural gemstones. This collection brings together one of a kind earrings chosen for their materials, detail, age and individual character.
You may find studs, drops, hoops, clip-on earrings and decorative period styles, with materials, measurements and hallmarks shown where present. If you like checking marks before you buy, read this guide on how to read UK hallmarks.
This selection changes often, with many one of a kind pairs of earrings. Check back regularly to see the latest arrivals.
Earrings FAQs
Stud earrings usually sit close to the ear, hoops have a rounded or curved shape, and drop earrings hang below the earlobe. If you already know the style you prefer, you can browse stud earrings, hoop earrings or drop earrings separately.
Earring fittings vary from pair to pair. Listings may include posts, hooks, lever backs, screw backs, clip fittings, huggie fittings or later replacement backs. Always check the fitting description and reverse photos before buying, especially with antique, vintage and preloved earrings.
Antique earrings are usually 100 years old or more, vintage earrings are generally older than modern secondhand pieces but not antique, and preloved means the item has been owned before. Each listing gives the most accurate age and description for that pair. You can also read the antique, vintage and secondhand jewellery guide for a clearer explanation.
Check the listing for metal details, stamps, hallmarks, assay office marks, maker marks or testing notes. Earrings are often small, so marks can be partial, worn or missing on older pairs. You can browse by metal through gold earrings and sterling silver earrings, or read the UK hallmark guide for help with jewellery marks.
Check the size, weight, fitting type, backs, posts, hooks, stone settings, hallmarks, stamps, testing notes and photos of the reverse. Older earrings can have replacement backs, altered fittings or signs of previous wear, so the listing details and close-up photos are important. You can also read the vintage and secondhand jewellery care guide for advice on looking after older pieces.