Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Late 20th Century North American Native American Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Mexican Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Sterling Silver
1990s Unknown Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Sterling Silver
20th Century Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Sterling Silver
1990s American Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Sterling Silver
1980s American Modern Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Sterling Silver
20th Century Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Sterling Silver
1990s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Citrine, Sterling Silver
1990s Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Sterling Silver
1980s Israeli Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century Mexican Art Deco Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1980s American Modernist Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Late 20th Century Native American Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1990s American Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Onyx, Sterling Silver
1990s American Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1950s American Modern Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Sterling Silver
1980s American Modern Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Sterling Silver
1990s American Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century Modern Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s Mexican Modern Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Agate, Carnelian, Malachite, Sterling Silver
1980s American Retro Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Regency Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s North American Modernist Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1980s American Modern Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Sterling Silver
1980s American Modern Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Sterling Silver
1980s American Modernist Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s Japanese Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1980s American Modernist Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s French Modernist Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Onyx, 18k Gold, Silver
1980s French Modernist Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s American Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s American Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Artist Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Sterling Silver, Copper
1960s American Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Sterling Silver
20th Century Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
1970s American Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Sterling Silver
1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Sterling Silver
1980s American Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Sterling Silver
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Sterling Silver, Rhodium
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Rhodium, Sterling Silver
20th Century Danish Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Irish Arts and Crafts Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1990s American Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Silver
1950s American Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Sterling Silver
20th Century Mexican Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s American Contemporary Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Amber, Sterling Silver
1990s American Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Crystal, Sterling Silver
1940s American Retro Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1990s Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Peridot, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Coral, Sterling Silver
1990s American Contemporary Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Sterling Clip Earrings
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023To 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 27, 2023How 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, 2023Most 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.
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