Antique Earrings

Earrings are arguably one of the most important items of jewellery in any lady's jewellery box. This is because they frame the face, the focal point of a person's character.

Whether ancient or antique earrings, there exists a myriad of colour and style combinations, to suit everyone’s taste.

Diamond stud earrings should surely be a staple of every lady's wardrobe as they are versatile, and can be worn with any outfit, to any occasion. However, if a larger and slightly more ornate look is required, perhaps a pair of more dramatic antique diamond earrings or colourful gem-set earrings would be a beautiful choice. Hoop earrings, or earrings with an articulated drop will gently sway with your movements, allowing any gemstones and diamonds to catch the light and create a particularly attractive look. Antique gold earrings are also a classic choice for everyday wear.

Antique diamond earrings for your wedding day look beautiful with any outfit. Rare and beautiful natural pearls, known for their lustre are often favoured as a beautiful and elegant addition to the wedding ensemble. The lovely aspect about wearing antique earrings for wedding jewellery is that it can be enjoyed long past the honeymoon as a special remembrance of your big day.

For those who have a penchant for ancient history, we have a myriad of ancient earrings to suit. Matching, intact ancient earrings are a particularly rare find. Ancient Roman earrings show off the skill and craftsmanship of the ancient world and they are unique and astonishing wearable survivals from bygone civilisations.

Whether studs, clip-ons, or drop earrings, set with diamonds or a precious natural and unenhanced gemstone, we will have a beautiful pair of antique earrings of a style unique to its period to help you mark that special occasion.

How To Clean Antique Earrings

When it comes to cleaning antique earrings, one can either clean with warm soapy water and gently rub with a soft toothbrush until clean, or use a polishing cloth, depending on what material they are made of.

How Do You Know If An Earring Is Antique?

It is pretty easy to identify the era that your jewellery is from if you know where to look. One way is to look at the hallmarks or maker's marks. Other tell-tale signs are through the designs of different eras, such as geometric shapes from the Art Deco period, and the cuts of gemstones which are present. If you are unsure, you should speak to a reputable jeweller.

What Makes An Earring Antique?

For earrings to be antique the piece must be over 100 years old such as Edwardian, Art Nouveau and Art Deco.

How Much Are Antique Earrings?

Antique jewellery can have dramatic differences in value due to some pieces being made with beautiful luxury gems and materials. Others however, are made solely as costume jewellery. If you are unsure whether you have real gems, you should ask your jeweller for any certification that comes with the jewellery.