Vintage earrings

When it comes to jewelry and fashion, there are many trends to choose from. Some women prefer modern styles with simple geometric shapes and minimalist design. Others are more attracted by oversized accessories and imposing dimensions, whether rings, bracelets, earrings or necklaces. Some women, meanwhile, opt for vintage earrings. These antique jewels, which had their heyday in the past, have become fashionable again in recent years. Sometimes sold at a very high price, they can be unique pieces made from precious materials. Discover the characteristics of these accessories from another era.

What is vintage jewelry?

There are several conflicting definitions of vintage. Generally speaking, vintage jewelry is a beauty accessory that was made and worn between the 1930s and 1970s. This period is sometimes extended to the 1920s, the 1980s and jewelry from earlier centuries. Vintage jewelry has no particular style. It encompasses the various categories of rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets in vogue during these few decades.

These accessories are characterized by their rarity. Unlike many modern costume jewels, which are mass-produced industrially, vintage earrings are handcrafted creations. Existing models are often few in number, or even unique. As a result, they can be very expensive and sold at exorbitant prices, but this is not always the case. It all depends on the materials used. It’s perfectly possible to find rare pieces at affordable prices!

If certain vintage accessories are still worn, it’s because they are solid and resistant. In fact, durability is one of the main criteria for the quality of vintage jewelry. They also have another distinctive feature: their singular style and design. This touch of originality can be accentuated by the presence of stones such as amethyst, patinated metals and antique cultured pearls. These jewels can be imperfect and show signs of wear, making them even more unique and sought-after by women who wish to add antique pieces to their jewelry collection.

A few examples of pretty vintage earrings

Would you like to know more about vintage earrings? Here are a few examples of jewelry and trends from centuries past.

Hanging earrings were a great success in the 19th century, with beautiful gold earring designs, often very long and adorned with stones and gold. In the early 20th century, women tended to wear single pearls or pearls adorned with stones. The 1930s saw the arrival of clips and bright colors. Shapes diversified until the 60s and 70s, when floral motifs, creole earrings and stones predominated: crystal, garnet, lapis lazuli, mother-of-pearl, onyx, opal and topaz.

Since the 70s, trends have become numerous. Women now wear all kinds of jewelry! All styles are possible, as long as you choose shapes and colors to match your outfits.

• Sleeper earrings to avoid losing your accessories;
• Silver-plated earrings or sterling silver ;
• Earrings in wire form;
• Stud earrings, minimalist stud earrings and vintage stud earrings;
• Large or small fleas ;
• Symmetrical or asymmetrical pairs ;
• Fashion jewelry with rhinestones, charms, pearls, various metals.