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Bvlgari Roma Doppio Clips On Hoops Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
, created in Rome Italy by the iconic jewelry house of Bvlgari. These great pair of clips-on hoops earrings
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Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hammered Yellow Gold Clip-On Hoop Earrings by Rotkel
By M Rotkel
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stylized double wide three dimensional hammered to look like facets 14k yellow gold hoop earrings
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Late 20th Century Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

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14k Gold

Vintage Hammered Yellow Gold Clip-On Hoop Earrings by Rotkel
Hammered Yellow Gold Clip-On Hoop Earrings by Rotkel
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H 0.94 in D 0.5 in L 0.44 in
Kenneth Jay Lane Emerald Crystal Cabochon Clip On Hoop Earrings, Clear Crystals
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Discover the epitome of luxury and elegance with the Kenneth Jay Lane golden clip-on goop earrings
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Late 20th Century American Retro Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

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Crystal

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clip On Hoop Earrings #17086
By Cartier
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clip On Hoop Earrings These elegant earrings by Cartier are crafted
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20th Century Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

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18k Gold

FRED PARIS 18k Yellow Gold & Emerald Clip On Hoop Earrings Circa 1980s Vintage
By Fred Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fred Paris 18k Yellow Gold & Emerald Hoop Earrings Clip On Circa 1980s Vintage Here is your chance
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1980s French Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

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Emerald, Yellow Gold

5.70cts Diamond Platinum 18k Gold Clip-On Hoop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Timeless Dazzling with these classic 1990s 18k yellow gold and Platinum diamond hoop Earrings
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1980s Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage NOLAN MILLER signed gold pearl rhinestone hoop clip on earrings
By Nolan Miller
Located in Palos Hills, IL
clip on hoop earrings MEASUREMENTS • 1.25" by 1" by 0.25" CONDITION • excellent vintage
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20th Century American Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

BVLGARI ITALY 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel PARENTESI Hoop Earrings Clip On
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bvlgari Italy 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Parentesi Collection Clip On Hoop Earrings Circa
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1980s Italian Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

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Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Lalaounis Estate Hoof Hoop Clip-On Earrings
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Narberth, PA
! Crafted in 18kt yellow gold, these clip-on hoop earrings depict a doubled ram's hoof motif. The knife
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20th Century Italian Contemporary Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

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18k Gold

Vintage Lalaounis Estate Hoof Hoop Clip-On Earrings
Lalaounis Estate Hoof Hoop Clip-On Earrings
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H 2.07 in W 0.5 in D 0.5 in Dm 2.25 in
Chanel Gold Quilted Hoop Clip On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
These authentic Chanel Gold Quilted Hoop Clip On Earrings are in excellent vintage condition from
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1980s French Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

Yellow Gold Half Hoop Clip-on Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Yellow gold half-hoop clip-on earrings circa 1980. Jacob's Diamond & Estate Jewelry. ABOUT THIS
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1980s Contemporary Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Half Hoop Clip-on Earrings
Yellow Gold Half Hoop Clip-on Earrings
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W 0.69 in L 0.94 in
DIOR Hoop Clips Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
The clips are signed CHRISTIAN DIOR. They represent two hoop earrings in metal gilded with fine
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1990s French Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

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Gilt Metal

Boucheron Double Hoop Clip Earrings
By Boucheron
Located in Litchfield, CT
hoop form, and epic size, these earrings are 18k yellow gold perfection. Boucheron, renowned for
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1970s French Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

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18k Gold

Boucheron Double Hoop Clip Earrings
Boucheron Double Hoop Clip Earrings
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W 1.25 in L 2 in
Jean Paul Gaultier Champagne Metal Clip-On Long Hoop Earrings
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jean Paul Gaultier - (Made in France) Champagne metal clip-on long hoop earrings. Additional
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1990s French Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

Chanel Vintage Gold Metal Door Knocker Hoop Clip On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautiful vintage clip on door knocker earrings by CHANEL. They are finely crafted in gold metal
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1980s French Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

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Gold

Chanel Vintage Gold Metal Hoop Door Knocker Clip On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautiful vintage clip on door knocker earrings by CHANEL. They are finely crafted in gold metal
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1980s French Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

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Gold

Gold Plated Triple Hoop Clip On Statement Earrings circa 1980s
Located in London, GB
Gold plated clip on earrings, featuring intersecting triple hoops. Measuring diameter 4.8 cm / 1.88
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1980s Unknown Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

Grossé Silver Tone Half Hoop Clip On Earrings circa 1980s
By Grosse
Located in London, GB
Grossé silver tone clip on earrings in a simple half hoop design. Measuring length 2.1 cm / .8 inch
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1980s German Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Hoop Clip-on Earrings Diamond 18k Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These Van Cleef & Arpels vintage hoop clip-on earrings, dating back to the 1980s, exemplify the
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1980s Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

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18k Gold

Hermès Silver and Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings Half Hoops
By Hermès
Located in FR
gold threads The upper loop is in yellow gold Clip-on earrings, will fit non pierced ears Made of
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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

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Yellow Gold, Silver

Vtg gold cream enamel hoop clip on earrings designer runway
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed C • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS
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20th Century Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

Vtg gold black enamel hoop clip on earrings designer runway
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed C • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS
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20th Century Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

Wide Diamond and Yellow Gold Woven Huge Hoop Clip-on Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
1970s Highly stylized hoop earrings with woven sections on either side of a graduated diamond line
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1970s Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wide Diamond and Yellow Gold Woven Huge Hoop Clip-on Earrings
Wide Diamond and Yellow Gold Woven Huge Hoop Clip-on Earrings
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H 0.98 in W 0.66 in D 0.6 in
18K Yellow Gold Polished Finish Sculpted Textured Hoop Huggie Clip on Earrings
By R. Stone
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely elegant pair of hoop/huggie earrings that is crafted from solid 18k
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1990s Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fred 14K Yellow Gold Graduated Grooved Polished Hoop Huggie Clip on Earrings
By Fred
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have 100% authentic hoop huggie clip-on earrings made by the famous designer Fred from
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1990s Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

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Yellow Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Glow Circle Hoop Interlocked Clip On Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Glow Circle Hoop Interlocked Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good
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1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

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Gold Plate

Napier Vintage Small Circle Round Hoop Huggie Modernist Silver Clip On Earrings
By Napier
Located in Wokingham, England
Napier Vintage 1960s Small Circle Round Glow Hoop Huggie Modernist Clip Earrings, Silver Plated
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1960s American Art Deco Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

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Silver Plate

William De Lillo Black Rhinestone Hoop Clip Earrings
By William De Lillo
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
large crystal gems at the either side of each earring. Clip on backs, signed De Lillo at the back on
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1970s American Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold triple Oval Layered Hoop Style Clip On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb 18K Yellow Gold triple Oval Layered Hoop Style Clip On Earrings are a stunning
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Miriam Haskell Dramatic Glass Enamel Pearl Dangle Hoop Clip on Earrings c 1960
By Miriam Haskell
Located in University City, MO
Miriam Haskell Dramatic glass enamel pearl dangle hoop clip-on earrings c 1960s The elegant costume
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Mid-20th Century American Baroque Revival Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

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Brass, Enamel

Pierre Lang Gold Plated Half Hoop Clip On Earrings with a Textured Design
Located in London, GB
Pierre Lang gold plated clip on earrings, featuring a lovely half circle textured design. Measuring
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1980s Austrian Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

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Gold Plate

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Paris Jeweled Hoop Clip Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Atlanta, GA
These adorable Yves Saint Laurent YSL Paris clip-on earrings feature a dimensional half-hoop shape
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Late 20th Century French Modern Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

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Gilt Metal

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Paris Jeweled Hoop Clip Earrings
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Paris Jeweled Hoop Clip Earrings
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W 0.5 in D 0.82 in L 1.07 in
Hermès Clip-on Silver-Plat Earrings
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Hermès (Made in France) Clip-on silver earrings comprised of two interlocking hoops. Additional
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1980s French Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

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Silver

1970s Pave Set Diamond and Gold Hoop Clip Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
with beaded edges. These earrings have a clip back with no post.
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1970s Unknown Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Monique Vedie Paris Resin Clip Earrings Raspberry Purple Hoop
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning French Jewelry Designer Monique Vedie Paris clip-on earrings. Dimensional shape with
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1960s French Modern Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Crocodile Pattern Gilded Hoop Clip Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Atlanta, GA
These stylish Yves Saint Laurent YSL Paris hoop clip-on earrings feature a massive dimensional hoop
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1980s French Modern Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

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Gilt Metal

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Coral and Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A highly unique vintage pair of Van Cleef & Arpels coral and diamond clip on hoop earrings set in
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1970s Retro Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

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Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Chanel Diamond Quilted Gold Clip-on Earrings
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
A statement piece, these 1994 pre-owned vintage clip-on earrings have been designed with a bold
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1990s Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

Chanel Gold Four Leaf Clover Clip-on Earrings
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Sure to make a statement, these 1995 vintage clip-on earrings feature a gold-toned four-leaf clover
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1990s Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Modernist Interlock Glow Hoop Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. 100% Genuine. A very beautiful pair of earrings by Chr. DIOR, signed at the
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior GORSSE 1970s Large Interlock Oval Hoop Clip Earrings Silver Gold
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GORSSE 1970s Vintage Large Interlock Oval Hoop Chunky Clip Earrings, Silver Gold
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1970s German Art Deco Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

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Gold Plate, Silver Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Whole Shining Half Hoop Crystals Gold Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Whole Shining Half Hoop Crystal, Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good
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1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Black Double Crystals Dome Hoop Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Black Enamel Double Crystals Dome Hoop Clip Earrings, Gold Tone
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1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

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Gold Plate

Givenchy Vintage Textured Hoop White Pearl Tear Water Drop Elegant Clip Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage Textured Hoop White Pearl Tear Water Drop Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very
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1980s French Art Deco Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Half Hoop Twist Rope Chunky Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Half Hoop Twist Rope Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good
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1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Whole White Crystals Half Hoop Gold Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Whole White Crystals Half Hoop Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Signed at
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

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Gold Plate

Concave Hoop Earrings
By St. John
Located in New York, NY
Unusual black enamelled concaved hoop earrings with clip back fittings. Very striking large scale
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1980s American Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Ruby Black Crystal Hoop Gold Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Rare to find. 100% genuine. A very beautiful pair of clip on earrings by Chr
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

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Gold Plate

1990s Bvlgari 18K Gold High Polished Clip on Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Classic Bvlgari Gold Highly polished half hoop Earrings, Crafted in solid 18K yellow and rose gold
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1990s Italian Retro Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

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18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pair Of Gold And Diamond Hoop Clip Earrings Circa 1974
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of diamond hoop earrings by Van Cleef and Arpels c.1974, each earring designed as
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

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White Diamond, 18k Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Black Enamel Crystals Oval Hoop Gold Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
beautiful pair of clip on earrings by Chr. DIOR, signed at the back. Size: 2.2*1.9 cm. Weight: 9.5 g/each
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1980s German Baroque Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

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Gold Plate, Enamel

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Abnormal Trio Ruby Crystal Half Hoop Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
in the inner side. A very beautiful pair of clip on earrings by Chr. DIOR, signed at the back. Size
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1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Green Enamel Diamond Gold Hoop Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
A pair of chic green enamel and diamond hoop ear clips mounted on 18kt yellow gold. Circa 1970s
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1970s Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

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White Diamond, 18k Gold

Green Enamel Diamond Gold Hoop Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
A pair of chic green enamel and diamond hoop ear clips mounted on 18kt yellow gold. Circa 1970s
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1970s Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

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White Diamond, 18k Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large White Leopard Enamel Hoop Gold Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
very beautiful pair of earrings by Chr. DIOR, signed at the back. Size: 3.0*2.5 cm. Weight: 17.0 g
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

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Gold Plate, Enamel

Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Large Ruby Oval Crystal Half Hoop Dome Clip Earrings
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Large Ruby Oval Crystals Half Hoop Dome Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very
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1970s German Art Nouveau Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

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Gold Plate

Estate 18 Karat Pinkish-Yellow Gold Diamond Clip-on Earrings
Located in US
clip-on earrings; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections Solid Pinkish
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Paris Hoop Clip Earrings in 18Kt Gold 4.20Cts Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional pair of clips-earrings designed by Van Cleef & Arpels, Gorgeous pieces made in Paris
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Three Hoop Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Three Hoop Diamond Earrings Diamond Weight: approximately 7.00 cts Three graduated attached
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1980s Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Three Hoop Diamond Earrings
Three Hoop Diamond Earrings
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Abel and Zimmerman Yellow Gold and Diamond Clip-On Earrings
By Abel & Zimmerman
Located in Dallas, TX
well known in Germany. This beautiful pair of Clip On Earrings are woven link Hoop Style. Nice, rich
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1980s German Modern Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Vintage Clip On Hoop Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of vintage clip on hoop earrings available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 20th Century. Modern and Contemporary are consistently popular styles when it comes to vintage clip on hoop earrings. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Cartier, Chanel and Van Cleef & Arpels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 156 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A selection of round cut, brilliant cut and cabochon can be found today on these pages. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of vintage clip on hoop earrings, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Vintage Clip On Hoop Earrings?

On average, vintage clip on hoop earrings at 1stDibs sell for $2,500, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $275,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right earrings for You

In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.

Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.

Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.

While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.

Questions About Vintage Clip on Hoop Earrings
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    How you use vintage clip-on earrings depends on what type of backing they have. Some simply feature a hinged clip that you open, slip over your ear and then press gently to close. Others may require you to turn a screw or shift a tension bar. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of vintage clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    Most vintage earrings are clip-ons largely due to how beliefs about piercings have changed over the years. It was only during the 1980s and ’90s that many women began piercing their ears. Prior to that, many women didn't have piercings and could only wear clip-ons, so makers produced earrings to suit their customer base. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of vintage earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    To wear vintage clip-on earrings properly, first position them so that the decorative part is in front of your ear and the backing is behind it. Clip-ons feature a variety of backings, but regardless of type, the clips should generally be positioned so that the open part faces the ceiling and the hinge or closed part is near the earlobe. Once you have the earrings in place, secure the clasp. This may involve squeezing a clip or turning a screw or fastener. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage clip-on earrings.