Antique Earrings

(until around 1950)

Earrings have always exuded a very special magic. The diverse materials and shapes of antique earrings offer something to suit every taste. They are unique pieces that will accompany you for a lifetime. Find out more"

Ancient earrings: the eras at a glance

Throughout the ages, earrings have been at the forefront and continue to inspire us today with their timeless designs and the finest goldsmithing. Antique earrings can also be worn very well with modern looks: understated models, for example in gold or platinum or adorned with a gemstone, are suitable for everyday wear and the office. You will also find a selection of beautiful ear jewellery for evening occasions.

The special thing about antique earrings is that they are always unique pieces, so you are guaranteed to be the only person who owns this piece of jewellery.

First half of the 20th century

At the beginning of the 20th century, many types of earrings were very popular, including those made of diamonds set in silver or platinum - so-called white jewellery. The use of gemstones, such as opals, was brought into the new century from the late Victorian era. And peridot and amethyst became extremely popular from 1910 onwards as part of the suffragette movement: the green-white-violet colour combination became a symbol of social resistance and the fight for women's rights.

Turn of the century and Art Nouveau

Art Nouveau was characterised by a new formal language that had never existed before. Geometric shapes or designs with inspirations from nature can be found in the antique earrings of this era. Made from gold and silver, these unique pieces can be easily combined with other antique jewellery.

Historicism and Belle Époque

The era of historicism harked back to bygone times: in addition to classical antiquity, the Gothic and Rococo styles also served as models. Another aspect of this period was the industrialisation of jewellery production. The cheaper manufacturing processes led to completely new customer groups discovering jewellery for themselves. During the Belle Époque, particularly opulent pieces of jewellery were created, set with diamonds or coloured stones, including garnet. Especially antique garnet earrings are beautiful creations that are very popular today.

Biedermeier

The Biedermeier period was a time when earrings and brooches were particularly popular. These were often made from foam gold or gold-plated. Biedermeier jewellery and therefore also the antique earrings from this period stand out with their beautiful curved shapes. The jewellery is also very light and therefore comfortable to wear.

Classicism

During Classicism, jewellery became simpler: antique earrings from this era stood out with stricter lines and their reference to Greco-Roman forms and motifs. The focus was on diamonds and coloured gemstones as materials. Jewellery ensembles consisting of different pieces of jewellery, so-called parures, were often produced.

A selection of antique earrings made from various materials

Antique earrings were made from a wide variety of materials, depending on the era from which they originated, and still generate enthusiasm today. Particularly popular are emerald earrings. The unique green colouring really comes into its own on the ear and is often combined with white gold.

Earrings with rubies and sapphires are also extremely popular. Sapphires have a broad colour spectrum, while rubies shine with their characteristic red. They are one of the most popular gemstones after diamonds. They are often used together with diamonds for earrings.

Other timeless classics include earrings made of gold, often set with pearls, turquoises or other gemstones. Other materials that dominate antique earrings are coral, opals or pearls.

Antique earrings in Munich at Halsbandaffaire

Get advice from the experts at Halsbandaffaire and discover your dream earrings. We offer numerous other pieces of jewellery such as antique chains, antique rings, antique brooches and antique bracelets, which you can combine wonderfully with each other and which enrich any outfit. For special accents antique earrings make an excellent gift: let us advise you and purchase the perfect favourite piece for a loved one. We will be happy to advise you in detail on the different eras and their characteristic features and help you find the piece of jewellery you want.