Earrings

Our selection of vintage earrings for men and women

How can you resist a pair of vintage Van Cleef clips or a baroque Bulgari model? Whether worn thirty years ago or more recently, antique luxury earrings, true emblems of vintage jewelry, convey a history and expertise that we love to display.

How to choose vintage earrings?

Vintage designer earrings reflect the spirit of their creator, the boldness of bygone years. Jewelry designs reflect the expertise of the great luxury houses, blending art and craftsmanship. Your facial shape, haircut and color, and neck height will all guide your choice of earrings. No one can deny that a stately posture paired with a chignon enhances a pair of drop earrings.

What earrings for short hair?

Short or medium-length hair pairs well with a variety of earrings. For daytime wear, you can opt for discreet diamond or pearl studs. For an evening out or cocktail party, you can go for more substantial clip-ons.

Statement vintage earrings stand on their own, just like Chaumet's creations, which are made to be noticed. These pieces of jewelry should draw attention to the face, and even very simple diamond earrings will add a subtle sparkle. If your face is more rounded, thin, dangling earrings are recommended.

What earrings for your wedding?

On your wedding day, you have to look your best. Diamond, pearl, and diamond earrings are the most appropriate. If you're wearing a bun or have your hair tied up, you'll want to opt for dangling earrings. On the other hand, if you're wearing a tiara or a jeweled comb in your hair, you'll want to choose more discreet, smaller earrings. Vintage earrings have a charm that's perfect for this romantic ceremony.

What are men's earrings?

Historically, the first pairs of men's earrings date back to the Minoan period (3000 to 1200 BC). In France, Henry III was officially painted wearing an earring. This custom of wearing a single piece of jewelry has persisted, and today, many men prefer to wear a single earring—a nod to history and the tradition of buccaneers and dandies.

These days, stud earrings are the most popular. They have the advantage of going just as well with a suit as with a sportswear outfit.

How to take care of your earrings?

Luxury earrings are pieces of jewelry that require careful care. They are handled a lot, which causes wear on the clasp. You should change the small rubber protectors on the clips to prevent them from hardening and yellowing. You should take them to your jeweler so that he can adjust the spring when it no longer holds the earring securely to the lobe. You should do the same for pairs set with precious stones (sapphire, ruby, emerald earrings, etc.) so that he can put them in an electrolytic bath.

Never apply perfume or cologne to pearls. You would damage them irreversibly. Also, remember to store them separately; it would be a shame if these antique earrings, which have already heard so many secrets, could no longer bear witness to other whispers.

How to take care of your earrings?

To keep earrings in good condition, it's advisable to store them separately from other jewelry in specially designed display cases. Nothing is more annoying than having to search for matching earrings. Dangling earrings with their chains and tassels easily get tangled. Hanging them in pairs, by color and style, will allow you to more quickly choose the pair that matches your outfit.

You can opt for a floor-standing display for your costume earrings and a box with compartments lined with suede for your precious earrings. This will prevent friction and micro-scratches from contact that can damage them.