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Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gold Open Heart Earrings, Circa 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gold Open Heart Earrings. Clip On. People always know this is YSL
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gold Open Heart Earrings, Circa 1980s
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gold Open Heart Earrings, Circa 1980s
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H 1.7 in W 1.75 in D 0.1 in Dm 1.75 in L 1.75 in
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Heart Clip-On Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage heart shape clip-on earrings embellished with multicolor irregular glass
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20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Heart Clip-On Earrings
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Heart Clip-On Earrings
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H 1.38 in W 1.34 in
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Heart Clip-On Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage heart shape clip-on earrings embellished with enamel, orange glass
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20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

1970s Lea Stein Clip On Heart Earrings
By Lea Stein
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
How Could You Not Love These Adorable Earrings!? Circa 1970's, these Lea Stein heart shaped
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Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage gold heart dangle clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS
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20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Crown And Heart Clip On Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crown and Heart clip on 18k yellow gold earrings, circa 1990s. ABOUT THIS ITEM: E-DJ921B
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1990s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chaumet 18K White Gold Heart Clip-On Earrings
By Chaumet
Located in Southampton, PA
, and shiny heart. Each earring measures 1" by 0.75" and weighs 9.9 grams.
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21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

1990s Christian Lacroix Gold Heart Clip-on Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in London, GB
1990s Christian Lacroix abstract heart earrings made from an orange painted resin which has then
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1990s French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage MONET gold pearl heart clip on earrings
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with faux pearls • vintage designer runway earrings
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20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Christian Lacroix Vintage Encaged Heart Clip-On Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage encaged gold toned clip-on earrings featuring crystal embellishement and
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20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Yves Saint Laurent Golden Metal Clip-on Heart Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Golden metal clip-on earrings representing hearts
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1990s French Clip-on Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels 18kt Gold Heart Clip-On Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Braintree, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels 18kt yellow gold pair of heart - shaped clip - on earrings. Indulge in the
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1990s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold

Saint Laurent Love Heart Gold Hammered Clip-on Earrings
By Saint Laurent
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Gold-tone clip-on earrings from Saint Laurent. Made in metal with an antiqued gold finish and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clip-on Earrings

Christian Lacroix Heart Shaped Gold Toned Clip-On Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Christian Lacroix heart shaped gold toned clip-on earrings. The heart-shaped pattern on the
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1990s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Lacroix Heart Shaped Gold Toned Clip-On Earrings
Christian Lacroix Heart Shaped Gold Toned Clip-On Earrings
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H 1.25 in W 1.25 in D 0.3 in
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Heart Clip-On Earrings, 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Heart Clip-On Earrings Gold-Tone Metal Length: 1.75″ / 5 cm Width
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Vintage 1980s French Romantic Clip-on Earrings

YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Heart Clip-On Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold tone heart clip-on earrings embellished with a blue glass cabochon
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20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Pink Tourmaline Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Swirl Clip-On Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These feminine pink tourmaline and diamond earrings are crafted with 18-karat yellow gold, weighing
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1990s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Heart Clip-On Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
An intricate, textured design makes these heart-shaped earrings from Tiffany & Co. simply exquisite
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21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roger Dubuis Diamond 18 Karat Heart Clip-On Earrings
By Roger Dubuis
Located in Miami, FL
These Roger Dubuis love filled Diamond Earrings were inspired in a Heart motif and crafted in 18
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21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Christian Dior Vintage Logo Textured Heart Clip-On Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage heart-shaped clip-on earrings featuring a textured gold toned finish and a
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20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Contemporary 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Heart Clip-On Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an absolutely killer pair of clip-on earrings that are guaranteed to spark a conversation
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1990's MOSCHINO Pearl Heart Shape Clip On Earrings
By Moschino
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Vintage Givenchy gold plated pearl earrings featuring shell design. Feature Material: Gold-tone
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Vintage 1980s European Baroque Clip-on Earrings

Vintage gold tone rhinestone heart clip on designer earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer runway earrings
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20th Century American Clip-on Earrings

VIntage Brass Sculptural Studio Heart Shaped Clip On Dangle Earrings
Located in North Miami, FL
These studio vintage brutalist brass clip on earrings are so sculptural! Their hand crafted form is
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Brass

Yves Saint Laurent Clip-on Gilded Metal Earrings Holding a Heart Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent (Made in France) Clip-on gilded metal earrings holding a heart and decorated
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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Buccellati Vintage Diamond 18 Karat Gold Heart Clip-On Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Solid 18K Yellow & White Gold, These Heart Motif earrings are the perfect fit for a modern woman, who
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Crystal Heart Clip-On Earrings, 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent vintage crystal heart clip-on earrings Period: 1980s Gold-Tone Metal
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Jewelled Heart Clip-On Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage textured gold tone clip-on earrings embellished with a multicoloured
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20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage gold hearts red cabochon dangle pearl clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • Unsigned • gold tone with red glass and pearls • vintage designer runway clip on
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20th Century Unknown Clip-on Earrings

Vintage NOLAN MILLER signed heart gold rhinestone clip on earrings
By Nolan Miller
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS •signed NOLAN MILLER • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer runway clip on
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20th Century American Clip-on Earrings

Vintage gold red rhinestone heart designer runway clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • usigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer runway earrings
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20th Century American Clip-on Earrings

Gold Plated Italian Byzantine Design Heart Clip on Earrings circa 1980s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful matt gold plated Byzantine design heart clip on earrings. The earrings are stamped Italy
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Vintage 1980s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Yves Saint Laurent Golden Metal Clip-On Earrings Representing Heart, 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Golden metal clip-on earrings with glass paste cabochons
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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Paloma Picasso Tiffany & Co. Heart Shaped Yellow Gold Clip On Earrings
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paloma Picasso Tiffany & Co yellow gold heart-shaped clip-on earrings circa 1980. Clear and
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GUY LAROCHE Enameled Metal Heart Clip On Earrings, Vintage from 1980s
By Guy Laroche
Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR
Exquisite GUY LAROCHE PARIS Clip On Earrings, Enameled Metal Heart and Gold Tone Metal, Vintage
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Vintage 1980s European Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Christian Lacroix heart shaped filagree gold crystal clip on oversized earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage Christian Lacroix oversized gold filigree heart shaped earrings Each earrings has a large
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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Moschino "Anarchy" Rhinestones with Drop Red Heart Shaped Clip On Earrings
By Moschino
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Moschino "Anarchy" rhinestones with drop red heart shaped clip on earrings. - Made
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1990s Italian Clip-on Earrings

YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Snake Serpent Heart Clip-On Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold tone clip-on earrings featuring coiled snakes/serpents embellished
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20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Alex Jona 18 Karat White Gold Ruby Heart Clip-On Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold, bombé heart clip-on
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2010s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona 18 Karat White Gold Ruby Heart Clip-On Earrings
Alex Jona 18 Karat White Gold Ruby Heart Clip-On Earrings
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H 0.55 in W 0.5 in D 0.27 in
Christian Lacroix Vintage Off White Enamel Openwork Heart Clip-On Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned textured openwork heart clip-on earrings embellished with off
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20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

1987 Marina B. Yellow Gold Stell Heart Shaped Clip-on Earrings
By Marina B
Located in Rome, IT
forma di cuore sono perfetti per ogni occasione. 1987 Peso: gr. 45.70 Orecchini clip-on. Larghezza
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Diamonds, Tanzanite, Heart Shape Red Coral, Rose Gold Clip-On Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Elegant pair of clip-on earrings realized in 14K rose gold
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Clip-on Earrings

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Coral, Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Resin Jewelled Heart Inlaid Clip-On Earrings
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage domed resin clip-on earrings featuring a heart inlaid with rhinestone
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20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage matte gold pearl dangle heart designer runway clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with pearls • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS
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20th Century Unknown Clip-on Earrings

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Yellow Gold Open Heart Clip On Earrings
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Yellow Gold Open Heart Clip On Earrings Earring are crafted in
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Heart Shaped Pearl and Diamonds Clip Earrings 14 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Large Heart Shaped Pearl and Diamonds Clip Earrings 14 Karat Gold. The Heart Shaped pearls
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Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Estate Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Heart Clip-On Earrings 18k Yellow Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Estate Tiffany & Co, Elsa Peretti Full Heart Clip-on Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold. 14 Grams 1" x
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2010s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pomellato 18K White Gold Aquamarine Clip-On Earrings
By Pomellato
Located in Southampton, PA
There’s something delightfully unexpected about these stunning Pomellato earrings. A minimalist
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21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, White Gold, 18k Gold

YSL Hearth Clip-on Earrings
By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
Crafted from gold plated metal, these pre-owned heart-shaped earrings by Robert Goossens are a
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20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Marina B. Bulgari Pink Tourmaline Heart 18 Karat Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Marina B
Located in Miami, FL
The beautiful stylish Marina B. earrings were created with fun and a Heart motif and was crafted in
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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Gold Tone Jewelled Heart Clip-On Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold tone heart clip-on earrings embellished with clear crystals
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20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Diamond Heart Signed Designer DKW Yellow Gold French Vintage Clip-on Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Heart. Approx. 0.12tcw. Hand crafted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ribbed design. French Clips; No post system
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Late 20th Century Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Gold Tone Jewelled Heart Clip-On Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold tone heart clip-on earrings embellished with blue shade crystals
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20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Gold Tone Jewelled Heart Clip-On Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold tone heart clip-on earrings embellished with fuschia and purple
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20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Gold Tone Jewelled Heart Clip-On Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold tone heart clip-on earrings featuring a braided design embellished
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20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned & Off White Enamel Heart Clip-On Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned textured heart clip-on earrings embellished with off-white
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20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage VICTORIAS SECRET gold red enamel heart designer runway clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
clip on earrings MEASUREMENTS • 1.25" by 1.13" CONDITION • very good vintage condition with
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20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Iconic Jewelled Initials Heart Clip-On Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage iconic gold toned initials heart clip-on earrings embellished with clear
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20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Yves Saint Laurent Heart Gold-Plated Clip Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Gold-plated clip earrings featuring a heart paved with
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1990s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Marina B Yellow Gold Heart Ear Clip Earrings
By Marina B
Located in London, GB
A pair of 18 karat yellow gold ear clips by Marina B designed as a heart worn sideways on each ear
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20th Century Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina B Yellow Gold Heart Ear Clip Earrings
Marina B Yellow Gold Heart Ear Clip Earrings
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Heart Earrings Clip On For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate heart earrings clip on for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a heart earrings clip on may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A heart earrings clip on from Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Lacroix and Chanel — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a heart earrings clip on featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a heart cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a heart earrings clip on, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Heart Earrings Clip On?

On average, a heart earrings clip on at 1stDibs sells for $845, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $712,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right clip-on-earrings for You

Crafted to match every color palette, mood or whim, a luxurious pair of vintage clip-on earrings, like any pair of earrings, goes a long way toward completing a look and contributing to the rich form of self-expression that is accessorizing with your favorite jewelry.

Everyone loves a glamorous pair of earrings, but not everyone wants their ears pierced. That’s where a dazzling pair of clip-ons comes in.

Wearing earrings goes back thousands of years, but ear piercing didn’t really become popular in the United States until the 1950s and ’60s. Over the years, jewelry designers have endeavored to create all kinds of clip-on earrings to provide jewelry lovers with a way to express themselves by wearing their favorite adornments without having to undergo the piercing process.

Whether it’s the extravagant diamond clip-on drop earrings or chandelier earrings that flappers donned during Art Deco’s heyday — short hair was in style during the era, so women favored big, bold earrings — or if subdued pearl earrings, platinum earrings (a particularly versatile choice) or a contemporary variety is your thing, clip-on earrings have been made in all kinds of styles over the years.

Clip-on earrings continue to be a comfortable alternative to the traditional iteration, and these accessories are as stylish and adaptable to both casual and formal wear as they’ve ever been.

Explore a vast range of vintage clip-on earrings on 1stDibs now, and find the perfect pair for any ensemble. Our collection includes striking clip-on earrings by David Webb, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels and others.

Questions About Heart Earrings Clip On
  • An ear clip is a type of mechanism of attaching earrings to your ear. These are typically omega-backs but without posts. Ear clips are perfect for women who do not have pierced ears.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Clip-on earrings may hurt your ears due to the tension that the backings apply on the lobes. If your earrings have adjustable backs, try fastening them less tightly to reduce discomfort. You can also purchase cushions that stick onto the backings to help ease pressure. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    No, clip-on earrings don't pierce your ears. Instead of slipping through a piercing, a clip-on earring attaches to the surface of your earlobe with a fastener. Depending on the design of the earrings, the fastener may be a hinged clip, a screw, a tension bar or even a magnet. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Earring clips are simply called clip-on earrings or clip-ons. The first clip-on earrings were produced during the late 19th century and featured screw-back fasteners. In the 1930s, hinged clips first appeared on clip-ons, making the earrings easier to wear. As a result, clip-on earrings grew in popularity and were a major trend by the 1950s. Shop a large selection of clip-on earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Sometimes, people call clip-on earrings just clip-ons. Clip-on earrings also have names that describe their type. For example, hinged clip-on earrings feature a swinging clip fastener, while paddle backs have an adjustable tension bar for added security. Screw-back clips-ons must be turned to fasten. There are also slinging spring and magnetic styles. Explore a variety of clip-on earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    A clip post earring is an earring that features a backing called a French clip. It is a hinged, open wire that slides down over the post and rests against the back of the earlobe. Due to their backings, clip post earrings are less likely to rotate or shift during wear. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of French clip earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    A butterfly clip is a type of earring backing. It is a metal disc that rests on two loops that help stabilize and secure it. To use a butterfly clip, you simply slide it onto the round post attached to an earring. Explore a large collection of earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    Clip-on earrings are better for some people owing to a few reasons. For starters, the earrings are undoubtedly better for you if you’d prefer not to have your ears pierced. Some people also feel that clip-ons are easier to get on and take off. In addition, those who love antique and vintage earrings will generally find that older pieces have clip closures rather than posts. (In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s.) On 1stDibs, find a large collection of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    Yes, clip-on earrings are a thing. They are earrings that feature backings that allow them to be worn on the ear, so it is possible to show off a pair without having ear piercings. Instead of slipping through a hole in the ear, clip-ons may be secured by a tension bar, a hinged clasp, a screw or even magnets. Explore a wide range of clip-on earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    French clip earrings are a type of earring with a specific backing. The design is typically characterized by an open wire clip with a hinge that swings shut to fit over the post and rest against the back of the earlobe. A benefit of the French clip is that it helps to keep earrings from bending or shifting during wear. Explore a large selection of French clip earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, clip-on earrings can stay on, provided they are in good condition. Over time, the clips on the earrings may loosen and no longer stay securely in place. Also, it's important to tighten the earrings properly to help them stay on. If you're concerned about slippage, look for clip-ons that have non-slip, padded clips. On 1stDibs, find a variety of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    Clip-on earrings were popular during the 1950s and ’60s because many women didn't have their ears pierced but still wanted to wear earrings. During the 1930s, jewelry makers introduced new hinged closures for clip-ons that made the earrings easier to wear. As a result, more women found clip-on earrings to be appealing. Plus, the emergence of the middle class following World War II meant more women had expendable income to spend on luxuries like jewelry. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    How clip-on earrings stay on comes down to their hardware. Every pair of clip-on earrings has a closure or clasp that helps to secure them in place. However, the designs vary. Options include screws, hinges, paddle backs, sliding springs and even magnets. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    Yes, many people feel that clip-on earrings are good. Clip-ons make it possible for those who don't have piercings to wear earrings every day or for special occasions. Plus, some people find clip-on earrings easier to put on and take off because they don't have to be slipped through the ear. Many antique and vintage earrings are clip-ons, so individuals who collect pieces like Victorian, Edwardian or Art Deco earrings may own several pairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Yes, you can use clip-on earrings on pierced ears. The different kinds of clasps featured on clip-ons will still secure them to your earlobes if you have a piercing. However, wearing clip-ons exclusively could cause your piercings to gradually close up over time. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Whether clip-on earrings are better than piercings is a matter of personal opinion. People who don't wear earrings regularly may prefer clip-ons because they won't have to worry about piercings closing. Others may find that pierced earrings are more comfortable. Explore a large assortment of earrings from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    To get clip-on earrings to stay on, first ensure that they're in good condition. If the fasteners are loose, take them to an expert jewelry repairer to have them tightened. Many types of clip-on earrings need to be adjusted for tightness once in place. You may need to push on a tensioner or twist a screw to tighten them. You may also want to consider adding non-slip grips to the clips for added security. Explore a collection of clip-on earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    No, clip-on earrings don't need piercings. In fact, a big part of the appeal of clip-on earrings is that they allow anyone to dress up their ears with jewelry, even if they haven't had their lobes pierced. Clip-ons are available with many styles of fasteners, including screw backs, clear invisible backs, cuffs, sliding springs and even magnets. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    Why people wear clip-on earrings varies. Some people don't want their ears pierced but love how earrings look, so they wear clip-ons. Individuals with pierced ears may also choose to wear clip-on earrings because they find particular pieces attractive. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of clip-on earrings.