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Cartier Vintage 1970 Silver Clip Earrings Black Stone 1.80 by 0.80 Inch Size
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with these exquisite Cartier Vintage 1970 Silver Clip Earrings featuring a
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Late 20th Century French Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver

Smoky Rock Crystal and Silver Clip Earrings
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Sterling silver bronze dipped metal.An intricate design of different circles create an amazing
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2010s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Rock Crystal

Anne and Frank Vigneri Black Lucite and Sterling Silver Clip Earrings
By Anne & Frank Vigneri
Located in Atlanta, GA
Anne and Frank Vigneri designed these lovely Lucite clip-on earrings in the 1980s. The geometric
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Sterling Silver

Crown Trifari 1950s Cluster Flower Bouquet Crystal Openwork Silver Clip Earrings
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
earrings, signed at the back. Size: 2.4*2.2 cm. Weight: 3.5 g/each. Trifari created some of the most
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Silver

Christian Dior 1960 Amber Shining Crystals Round Cluster Silver Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
and rare to find. A very beautiful pair of earrings by Chr. Dior, signed at the back. Size: 1.8*1.8
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Vintage 1960s German Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Silver Plate

925 Sterling Silver Finely Engraved Clips / Clip on Earrings
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Designed as clips, crafted in 925 silver, finely engraved all over Total item's weight: 4.6gr
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2010s Australian Clip-on Earrings

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Sterling Silver

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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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Silver

Hermès Clip-on Silver-Plat Earrings
Hermès Clip-on Silver-Plat Earrings
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H 1.19 in W 0.87 in
Chanel Silver Clip-on Earrings
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Silver long clip-on earrings. Additional information: Condition: Good
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1990s French Clip-on Earrings

Chanel Silver Clip-on Earrings
Chanel Silver Clip-on Earrings
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L 5.12 in
Vintage Clip on Earrings Aventurine Glass Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The clip on earrings were handcrafted out of silver in the mid-20th century. The rectangular
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Vintage 1950s Artisan Clip-on Earrings

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Silver

Vintage Clip on Earrings Aventurine Glass Silver
Vintage Clip on Earrings Aventurine Glass Silver
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W 0.6 in D 0.28 in L 0.67 in
Sterling Silver Clip-on Cocktail Transformer Earrings
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These Fig Fruits clip-on cocktail earrings are in sterling silver. The earrings were featured in
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Clip-on Earrings

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Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co Estate Clip-on Earrings Silver
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent Tiffany & Co Estate Clip-on Earrings Silver TIF514 These elegant Authentic Tiffany
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1990s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Silver

Oversized Brutalist Silver Plate Dangle Clip Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
These stunning dangling clip-on earrings feature a brutalist design with an oversized nugget-shaped
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

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Silver Plate

Mexican Sterling Silver Knot Clip-on Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Pair of vintage Mexico Mexican knot design clip on earrings marked 925 Mexico Nestor TJ24.
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Late 20th Century Mexican Clip-on Earrings

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Sterling Silver

Mexican Sterling Silver Knot Clip-on Earrings
Mexican Sterling Silver Knot Clip-on Earrings
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W 1.31 in D 0.34 in L 1.31 in
Sterling Silver Tiffany & Co Starfish Clip Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Metal Type: Sterling Silver [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 11.1 grams Measurement
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1990s Unknown Clip-on Earrings

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Sculptural Clip On Earrings Pair Of
Located in North Miami, FL
These sculptural sterling silver clip on earrings are from the 80's. They have light weight on the
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Sculptural Clip On Earrings Pair Of
Sterling Silver Sculptural Clip On Earrings Pair Of
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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in L 1 in
Chanel Silver Hardware Clip On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel silver hardware toned clip on earrings from year 1999 collection. - Size: 1.5cm Diameter.
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1990s French Clip-on Earrings

Zina Sterling Silver Clip-On Door Knocker Earrings
By Zina
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver clip-on door knocker earrings by Zina. Large and substantial door knocker design
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20th Century Clip-on Earrings

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Sterling Silver

Paco Rabanne Paris Futuristic Silver Plate Clip Earrings
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Atlanta, GA
Paco Rabanne Paris designed these futuristic metal clip-on earrings in the 1990s. The design boasts
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1990s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

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Silver Plate

Richard Kerr Silver Crystal Clip Earrings
By Richard Kerr
Located in Atlanta, GA
Impressive statement clip-on earrings designed by Richard Kerr in the 1980s. They are made of his
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

John Hardy Estate Clip on Earrings Sterling Silver
By John Hardy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
John Hardy Estate Clip on Earrings Sterling Silver JH19 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR
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1990s American Clip-on Earrings

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Sterling Silver

Kieselstein-Cord Sterling Silver Alligator Clip On Earrings #14597
By Kieselstein
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Kieselstein-Cord Sterling Silver Alligator Clip OnEarrings- These elegant alligator
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20th Century Clip-on Earrings

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Sterling Silver

Large Mexican Dome Clip on Earrings, Sterling Silver, Everyday
Located in McLeansville, NC
These beautiful Large Mexican Dome Clip On Earrings are handcrafted from sterling silver and
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1990s Clip-on Earrings

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Clip-on Cocktail Earrings with Blue Topazes
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These Fig Fruits clip-on cocktail earrings are in sterling silver with cabochon cut blue topazes
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Clip-on Earrings

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Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver

John Hardy 18k Sterling Silver Citrine Clip Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Metal Type: Sterling Silver and 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 22.9 grams
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1990s Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

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Citrine, Sterling Silver

John Hardy Estate Clip on Triangle Dot Earrings Silver
By John Hardy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
John Hardy Estate Clip-on Triangle Dot Earrings Silver JH50 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE
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1990s American Clip-on Earrings

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Silver

John Hardy Estate Buddha Belly Clip on Earrings Silver
By John Hardy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic John Hardy Estate Buddha Belly Clip-on Earrings Silver JH76 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002
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1990s American Clip-on Earrings

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Silver

Chanel Silver Metal Square Clip On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel silver metal square clip on earrings. - Engraved “Chanel Paris” in front and
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1990s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Richard Kerr Dangle Silver Crystal Clip Earrings
By Richard Kerr
Located in Atlanta, GA
Richard Kerr designed these gorgeous statement clip-on earrings in the 1980s. They are composed of
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Richard Kerr Dangle Silver Crystal Clip Earrings
Richard Kerr Dangle Silver Crystal Clip Earrings
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W 0.88 in L 3.25 in
Chanel 925 Sterling Silver Clip-on Earrings
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) 925 sterling clip-on earrings composed of three rings. Additional
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Early 2000s French Clip-on Earrings

Simon Sebbag 1980s Sterling Silver Knot Clip On Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Simon Sebbag 1980s Sterling Silver Knot Clip-On Earrings - timeless elegance and
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Vintage 1980s Israeli Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Christian Lacroix Silver metal Clip-on Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - Silver metal clip-on earrings paved with rhinestones and cabochons. Additional
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1990s French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Christian Lacroix Silver metal Clip-on Earrings
Christian Lacroix Silver metal Clip-on Earrings
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H 2.76 in W 1.58 in
Sterling Silver Clip-On Earrings with Diamonds and Amber
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These Plum Blossom cocktail clip-on earrings with green cabochon drops of amber are made of
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Clip-on Earrings

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Amber, Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Silver, Gold Plate, Sterling Silv...

Sterling Silver Clip-On Earrings with Diamonds and Amber
Sterling Silver Clip-On Earrings with Diamonds and Amber
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W 0.71 in D 0.6 in L 1.46 in
Tiffany & Co Estate X Signature Clip-On Earrings Silver
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tiffany & Co Estate X Signature Clip-on Earrings Silver TIF366 These elegant Authentic Tiffany
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1990s American Clip-on Earrings

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Silver

Claude Montana Brutalist Silver Plate Jeweled Dangle Clip Earrings
By Claude Montana
Located in Atlanta, GA
Claude Montana designed these stunning brutalist clip-on earrings for Marie Paris in the 1980s. The
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Vintage 1980s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

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Silver Plate

Autumn 1996 Chanel Silver Clip on Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Classic Chanel silver-tone button clip-on earrings from the Autumn 1996 collection. Chanel
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1990s French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Les Bernard Silver Plated Clip on Earrings, 1980s
By Les Bernard
Located in London, GB
. Oversized fan shaped clip on earrings set with Swarovski crystals. Made in the US from silver plated metal
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Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings

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Silver Plate

Vintage gold silver blue clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold and silver tone with glass • vintage designer runway earrings
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20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Mings Pearl Leaf Clip on Earrings in Sterling Silver
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: Sterling Silver Earring Measurements: 1" x 0.5
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Pearl, Sterling Silver

Antique Southwestern Style Sterling Silver & Turquoise Cabochon Clip Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Southwestern style earrings. In silver and set with small turquoise cabochons
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Late 20th Century Native American Clip-on Earrings

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Taxco Silver, Chiapas Yellow Amber Cabochon Clip Earrings, Marked
Located in Lynnwood, WA
Pair of Chiapas yellow amber cabochon inlayed Taxco silver earrings with silver ball halo detail
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Vintage 1980s Mexican Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amber, Silver

Vintage Mexican 925 Sterling Silver Turquoise Clip on Earrings
By TANE MEXICO
Located in Jacksonville, FL
our Vintage Mexican 925 Sterling Silver Turquoise Earrings. These exquisite earrings showcase the
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20th Century Mexican Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vermeil Sterling Silver Sculptural Clip on Earrings Custom Made
Located in North Miami, FL
These lovely pair of custom made and custom designed limited edition sculptural clip on earrings
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Early 2000s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

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24k Gold, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Margaret Ellis Sterling Silver and Bronze Brutalist Clip Earrings
By Margaret Ellis
Located in Atlanta, GA
, massive clip-on earrings. The brutalist design has a sterling silver stylized crown of thorns and a large
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

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Sterling Silver, Bronze

Christian Dior Silver Plated Clip Earrings Paved with Multicolored Rhinestones
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in Germany) Silver plated clip earrings paved with multicolored rhinestones
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Vintage 1970s German Clip-on Earrings

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Silver Plate

Massive Chandelier Silver Plate Clip Earrings with Dangle Crystal Drops
Located in Atlanta, GA
These lovely oversized chandelier clip-on earrings boast a romantic design with a dangle shape and
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Vintage 1980s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

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Silver Plate

Chanel Spring Earrings Clips in Silver Plated Metal Enamelled, 2004
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Earrings clips in silver plated metal enamelled. Spring-Summer 2004
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Early 2000s French Clip-on Earrings

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Silver Plate, Enamel

John Hardy Estate Chain Hammered Clip-on Earrings 18k + Silver
By John Hardy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
John Hardy Estate Chain Hammered Clip-on Earrings 18k + Silver JH59 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002
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1990s American Clip-on Earrings

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Silver

Bee Wing a Pair of Clip-on Earring, Sterling Silver
By Ryunosuke Suginaka
Located in Tokyo, JP
Bee wing Clip-on earring from Bee Collection is made of Sterling Silver. It is a motif of bee wings
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2010s Japanese Artist Clip-on Earrings

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Sterling Silver

Bee Wing a Pair of Clip-on Earring, Sterling Silver
Bee Wing a Pair of Clip-on Earring, Sterling Silver
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W 1.19 in D 0.04 in L 3.55 in
Sterling Silver Amethyst, Garnet, Citrine, Peridot Clip On Earrings
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The Sterling siver ear clips are decorated with a spiral motive set with garnets, amethysts
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Early 2000s Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Sterling Silver

Alexis Lahellec Paris Clip Earrings Silvered Resin Starfish
By Alexis Lahellec
Located in Atlanta, GA
These lovely French designer Alexis Lahellec Paris clip-on earrings feature a silvered metal
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Vintage 1980s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Tiffany & Co Estate Round Onyx Clip-on Earrings Sterling Silver
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co Estate Round Onyx Clip-on Earrings Sterling Silver 11.8 Grams TIF562 These
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1990s American Clip-on Earrings

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Onyx, Sterling Silver

Vintage Cushion Amethyst Gold and Sterling Silver French Clip Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Cushion Amethyst Gold and Sterling Silver French Clip Earrings 18K & 925
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Mings Pearl and Leaf Clip on Earrings in Sterling Silver
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: Sterling Silver Earring Measurements: 1" x 0.5
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Monies Silver Leaf in Polyester Drop Clip Earrings
By Monies
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Handmade in Denmark, these long silver leaf in polyester clip earrings are chic and extremely
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2010s Danish Modern Clip-on Earrings

Hermès Silver and Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings Half Hoops
By Hermès
Located in FR
Absolutely Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Earrings Pattern: Silver chain enhanced with 2 twisted yellow
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Late 20th Century Unknown Clip-on Earrings

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Yellow Gold, Silver

Bijoux Num Byzantine Flower Faux Diamond Sterling Silver Clip-on Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Byzantine Flower Faux Diamond CZ Clip-on Earrings These earrings feature top quality marquis and
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2010s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

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Sterling Silver, Rhodium

Vintage Amethyst and Sterling Silver Drop Dangle Clip On Earrings
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning pair of vintage 1950's clip on drop dangle earrings are amethyst and sterling silver
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Vintage John Hardy Woven Sterling Silver Sculptural Clip On Earrings
By John Hardy
Located in North Miami, FL
These vintage stunning and sculptural hallmarked John Hardy sterling silver pair of clip on
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Antique 1880s British Indian Ocean Territory Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Earring & Bracelet Set, Clip-On, Stamped, Designer, Weave Design
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Gorgeous sterling silver clip-on earrings and bracelet weave design set. The earrings are 1 in by
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Silver Plated and White Faux Pearl Clip On Earrings circa 1980s
Located in London, GB
Silver plated clip on earrings, featuring white faux pearls encircled by a starburst design
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Vintage 1980s English Clip-on Earrings

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Silver Plate

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Silver Clip Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of silver clip earrings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Silver, Sterling Silver and Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 1027 vintage editions and 335 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of silver clip earrings to choose from, but Modern and Contemporary silver clip earrings are of considerable interest. Bijoux Num, Georg Jensen and Tiffany & Co. each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Diamond versions from the 121 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A selection of round cut, oval cut and mixed cut can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of silver clip earrings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Silver Clip Earrings?

Prices for silver clip earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $50 and can go as high as $550,000, while silver clip earrings, on average, fetch $451.

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 Silver Clip Earrings
  • 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.