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Vintage 18K Diamond Enamel Articulating Peacock Feather Drop Earrings
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An exceptional pair of vintage 1960’s earrings hand crafted in 18K yellow gold and finished in
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

1960s Ruby Sapphire and Diamond and Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, hallmarked to the interior with the 14k gold fineness mark 585. These impressive vintage 1960's earrings are
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Vintage 1960s British More Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Pennino Flower Cornucopia Earrings Circa 1960's
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Pennino Flower Cornucopia Earrings. So Real Looking. One for the Left and one for the
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Mixed Metal

Vintage Pennino Flower Cornucopia Earrings Circa 1960's
Vintage Pennino Flower Cornucopia Earrings Circa 1960's
H 1 in W 1 in D 0.25 in Dm 1 in L 1.25 in
Vintage Weiss Silver Tone Diamante Earrings Circa 1960's
By Weiss
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Weiss Silver Tone Diamante Earrings Circa 1960's. These earrings are prong set and so well
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Silver Plate, Mixed Metal

Vintage Weiss Silver Tone Diamante Earrings Circa 1960's
Vintage Weiss Silver Tone Diamante Earrings Circa 1960's
H 1.4 in W 1.4 in D 0.25 in Dm 1.4 in L 1.4 in
1960's Buccellati Diamond Coral & Peridot 18KYG Drop Vintage Earclip Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Boca Raton, FL
These rare Buccellati peridot, coral, and diamond vintage drop earrings are a stunning example of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Dangle Earrings

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Coral, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

vintage ruby glass earrings 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Divine Vintage Ruby Glass Earrings. A clever and elaborate design incorporates large ruby glass
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Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings

vintage ruby glass earrings 1960s
vintage ruby glass earrings 1960s
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L 2.17 in
Vintage 1960's 18 Karat Gold Rubies Clip-On Earrings Flowers
Located in Munich, Bavaria
1960's from 18 carat gold. The gold petals have a silky matted surface. The earrings are marked 18 k
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Vintage 1960s Italian Post-War Clip-on Earrings

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Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Fancy Cut Crystal Drop Earrings 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Delightful Vintage Crystal Drop Earrings. Featuring the prettiest fancy cut crystals. Sparkle all
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Vintage 1960s Drop Earrings

Vintage Trifari Leaf Earrings 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A super stylish pair of vintage Trifari leaf earrings. Vintage Condition: Very good without damage
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Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Gold Bead Statement Cascade Earrings 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
earrings. Should you choose to buy from us, we commit to the item being as described. Your vintage costume
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20th Century More Earrings

Vintage Green & Silver Floral Cascade Earrings 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A pair of Vintage Floral Cascade Earrings. Created in intricately patterned silver tone metal. Each
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20th Century Chandelier Earrings

Vintage Red Crystal Cascade Statement Earrings 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Incredible Vintage Red Statement Earrings. Featuring triple cascading hoops of garnet red fancy cut
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20th Century More Earrings

Vintage 18K Platinum Diamond Black Enamel Omega Clip Earrings F Vs+ c. 1960’s
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An incredible pair of earrings that have no excuses to be made. They are done in 18K yellow gold
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Enamel

Vintage Halbe Silver and Gold Tone Diamante Flower Earrings, Circa 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Halbe Silver and Gold Tone Diamante Flower Earrings, Circa 1960's. Halbe is a beautiful
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Vintage 1960s North American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage Halbe Silver and Gold Tone Diamante Flower Earrings, Circa 1960's
Vintage Halbe Silver and Gold Tone Diamante Flower Earrings, Circa 1960's
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H 1.25 in W 1.25 in D 0.1 in Dm 1.25 in L 1.25 in
Vintage Hattie Carnegie Monochrome Floral Drop Earrings 1960s
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A pair of Vintage Hattie Carnegie Monochrome Drop Earrings. Timeless black and white fancy cut
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Vintage 1960s Drop Earrings

Vintage Galleried Opal Glass Pearl Drop Earrings 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A beautiful pair of Vintage Opal Glass Earrings. A large scrolled framed opalescent cabochon stone
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Vintage 1960s Drop Earrings

Vintage Topaz Crystal Long & Lovely Droplet Earrings 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Vintage Topaz Crystal Earrings. The perfect feminine finishing touch with a wow factor. Vintage
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Vintage 1960s Drop Earrings

Vintage Gigantic Runway Mabé Pearl Hoop Earrings 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Nothing short of spectacular these Vintage Runway Pearl Hoop Earrings are the epitome of runway
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Vintage 1960s Hoop Earrings

Selro Vintage Earrings 1960S White Devil Whimsical Clips
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A fun and whimsical pair of original 1960s Selro Earrings featuring the White Devil Mask. The white
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20th Century More Earrings

Vintage Bark Cabochon Garnet Earrings 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A pair of Vintage Bark Cabochon Earrings. Timeless modernist design topped with a gorgeous garnet
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Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings

1960s Vintage Flower Pearl Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Vintage elegant and chic Flower Pearl earrings A classic 1960s look that is timeless, the earrings
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

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Pearl, Silver

Vintage Rondell Dangle Ball Earrings Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rondell Dangle Ball Earrings Circa 1960s. These earrings just bring a smile to my day
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Drop Earrings

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Mixed Metal

Vintage Rondell Dangle Ball  Earrings Circa 1960s
Vintage Rondell Dangle Ball  Earrings Circa 1960s
H 3 in W 0.9 in D 0.25 in Dm 0.9 in L 3 in
Vintage Grand Amethyst Crystal Galleried Earrings 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A pair of Vintage Grand Amethyst Crystal Earrings. Lavishly large, the earrings are a stone rich
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Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Scandinavian Modernist Silver and Chalcedony Earrings, Sweden, 1960s
By Alton
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of beautiful silver earrings from Alton. Folded leaf, or shell shape, with round chalcedony
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Modernist Drop Earrings

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Chalcedony, Silver

Vintage Scandinavian Silver Earrings by Tone Vigeland, Norway, 1960s
By Tone Vigeland
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of amazing silver earrings by Tone Vigeland in a cool, modernist design. Easy to wear pieces
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Modernist Dangle Earrings

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Silver

Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 9.6 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.60 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J-K-L-Brown color and s1-s2-s3-Pique1 clarity. Box is not included. Please...
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Vintage 1960s European Retro Drop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Diamante Fringe Waterfall Earrings, Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Diamante Fringe Waterfall Earrings. These dangle from three round stones and have a piece
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Chandelier Earrings

Vintage Diamante Fringe Waterfall Earrings, Circa 1960s
Vintage Diamante Fringe Waterfall Earrings, Circa 1960s
H 4.25 in W 1.5 in D 0.1 in Dm 1.5 in L 4.25 in
Vintage Statement Gold & Pearl Flower Earrings 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A super-grande pair of Vintage Statement Gold Pearl Flower Earrings. Featuring a large lustrous
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Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings

Circa 1960s Vintage Diamond Turquoise Drop Earring 9.85 Carats Platinum
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Platinum drop earrings featuring marquise, baguette and round brilliants weighing approximately
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Vintage 1960s Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum

French vintage gold earrings with diamonds, circa 1960s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Vintage hoop earrings made of 18 carat yellow gold. Elegant vintage earrings with diamonds, made in
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Vintage 1960s French Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Trifari Black Resin Hoop Earrings 1960s
By Trifari
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Stunningly stylish vintage Trifari Hoop Earrings. Featuring a stylish black door knocker style hoop
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Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Florenza Carnelian Cabochon & Pearl Earrings 1960s
By Florenza
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Vintage Florenza Cabochon Earrings. Beautifully made and featuring a large carnelian glass cabochon
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Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings

Vintage 1960s Coral and 14KT Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Wheaton, IL
Lovely vintage 1960s coral and 14kt yellow gold earrings centrally set with oval pinkish coral
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Late 20th Century Stud Earrings

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Coral, Yellow Gold

Vintage Scandinavian Silver Earrings from Niels Erik From, Denmark, 1960s
By Niels Erik From
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of cool and elegant silver earrings from Niels Erik From, in an almond shape. Brushed surface.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Modernist Stud Earrings

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Silver

Vintage Circa 1960s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Drop Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10.6 grams. Totally is diamond 1.50 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1. Please contact for any questions.
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Vintage 1960s European Retro Drop Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Baguette Creeper Earrings Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Baguette Creeper Earrings Circa 1960s. These earrings are so special and unusual. They are
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Mixed Metal

Vintage Baguette Creeper Earrings Circa 1960s
Vintage Baguette Creeper Earrings Circa 1960s
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H 2.25 in W 2.25 in D 0.25 in Dm 2.25 in L 2.25 in
Vintage 1960s 18K Gold 750 Dangling Drop Earrings
Located in Boston, MA
Lovely precious dangling earrings. Approximately 1.5" long. Marked 750 Vintage, there's a tiny dent
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Drop Earrings

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18k Gold

Vintage Gilt & Emerald Rhinestone Statement Earrings by Tara Fifth Avenue, 1960s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Extremely rare - Each earring measures 2" tall - Emerald colored crystal
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Stud Earrings

Vintage Baroque Pearl & Baguette Crystal Starburst Earrings 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A pair of Vintage Pearl & Baguette Crystal Earrings. With a vibe of the silver screen, full of
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Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings

1960s Diamond Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage circa 1960s 18k gold hoop earrings, set with approx. 2.24ctw H/SI diamonds
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Vintage 1960s Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, Gold

Vintage Electric Blue & Hot Pink Crystal Earrings 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A stunning pair of mid-century Vintage Electric Blue Earrings. The large electric blue crystal
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Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings

vintage deco inspired long line cocktail earrings 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Vintage deco drop earrings. Such an inspired design, comprising art deco influence and laden with
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Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Italian Sterling Silver & Sapphire Paste Earrings 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A beautiful pair of Vintage Italian Sapphire Earrings. Crafted in 925 Sterling Silver with paste
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Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Circa 1960s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Stud Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.60 carat. The diamond is has H-I-J color and s1-s2-s3 clarity. Box is not included. Please contact for any que...
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Vintage 1960s Asian Retro Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Gold

Vintage Circa 1960s 9k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 13.5 grams. Totally is diamond1.20 carat. Acid tested to be 9k real gold. The diamond is has H-I color and s1-s2-s3-Pique clarity. Please cont...
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Vintage 1960s Asian Retro Drop Earrings

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Diamond, 9k Gold

Magical and Mystical HAR geniu set, brooch and earring, U.S. 1960's
By Har Jewelry
Located in Stuttgart, DE
The incredible rare and beautiful vintage set from the HAE Jewelry company is an absoute dream come
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Vintage 1950s Artisan Clip-on Earrings

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Gilt Metal

Vintage Wiesner Round and Pear Dangling Earrings circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Wiesner Round and Pear Dangling Earrings circa 1960s. These beautiful Blue Green dangling
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Dangle Earrings

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Mixed Metal

Vintage Wiesner Round and Pear Dangling Earrings circa 1960s
Vintage Wiesner Round and Pear Dangling Earrings circa 1960s
H 2.25 in W 0.33 in D 0.33 in Dm 0.33 in L 2.25 in
Antonio Pineda Amethyst Silver Taxco Ribbon Drop Earrings Vintage Circa 1960s
By Antoñio Pineda
Located in North Attleboro, MA
Pineda! These circa 1960s earrings have a well-balanced composition of a fleur-de-lis ribbon surmount
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist Dangle Earrings

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Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver

1960s Sterling Silver Pearl Hoop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
look. The vintage design elements from the 1960s give these earrings a sense of nostalgia and retro
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Vintage 1960s Hoop Earrings

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Pearl, Sterling Silver

1960s Silver Amber Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the 1960s Silver Amber Earrings, a beautiful vintage pair that captures the timeless
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Vintage 1970s Stud Earrings

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Amber, Silver

Vintage 14k Gold Circa 1960s Natural Diamond Decorated Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 9.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.60 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Box is not included. Please contact for any questions.
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Vintage 1960s Asian Retro Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Mazer Pave and Baguette Dangling Hoop Earrings, Circa 1960s
By Mazer
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Mazer Pave and Baguette Dangling Hoop Earrings Circa 1960s. These look like fine jewelry
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Drop Earrings

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Mixed Metal

Vintage Gilded Leaf Climber Earrings with Topaz Crystal Rhinestones, 1960s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Each earring measures 1.25" tall - Gold plated - Smoked Topaz navette crystal
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Stanley Hagler Faux Turquoise Dangling Crystal Earrings Circa 1960s
By Stanley Hagler
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Stanley Hagler Faux Turquoise and Dangling Crystal Piece Earrings Circa 1960s. Such a
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Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Mixed Metal

1960s Diamond Carnelian Stud Flower Earrings
Located in Napoli, Italy
An unusual pair of vintage diamond flower design earrings set in 18k Gold and hand-carved Carnelian
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Vintage 1950s Stud Earrings

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Carnelian, Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 1960s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Black Enameled Earrings
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1960's 14kt yellow gold diamond and black enameled earrings with a center round diamond in
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Stud Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Diamond Starburst Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These gorgeous vintage diamond starburst earrings feature a starburst motif (also resembling a
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond

Vintage Diamond Starburst Earrings
Vintage Diamond Starburst Earrings
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W 0.44 in Dm 0.44 in L 0.44 in
Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Ruby Decorated Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.3 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.50 ct. The diamond is has H color and vs-s1 clarity. Acid tested to be 18k real gold. Totally is ruby ab...
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Vintage 1960s European Retro Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1960s Citrine & Aqua Crystal Paisley Clip-On Earrings PSF Vintage Collection
Located in Palm Springs, CA
We have collected vintage costume jewelry earrings since the 80’s. One by one we have curated a
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

1960s Sapphire Diamond Earrings
Located in London, GB
Vintage sapphire and diamond earrings. A matching pair, each set with one oval old cut natural
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Vintage 1960s Chandelier Earrings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

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Vintage 1960s Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of vintage 1960s earrings. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find a collection of 363 vintage versions or 1 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Our collection of vintage 1960s earrings includes designs that are universally popular, but Modern and Retro styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co., Cartier and David Webb are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Browse our collection of 120 Diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. A selection of round cut, cabochon and brilliant cut can be found today on these pages. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of vintage 1960s earrings, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Vintage 1960s Earrings?

On average, vintage 1960s earrings at 1stDibs sell for $1,068, while they’re typically $111 on the low end and $180,000 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 1960s Earrings
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What men wore in the 1960s varied over the course of the decade. At the start of the ’60s, when the Mod style was all the rage, men often sported boxy Italian-style suits with tight-fitting trousers for work and dressier occasions and polo shirts and turtlenecks paired with fitted trousers for casual dress. As the decade progressed, the Peacock Revolution occurred, with menswear becoming flashier with bright colors and bold prints. Fedoras and trilby hats were common in the early ’60s, but by the start of the 1970s, hats for men were much less common, marking a major departure from the style conventions of the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s. Explore an assortment of 1960s men's apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The dresses they wore in the 1960s varied depending on the time of day and the occasion. For everyday wear, many women opted for simply tailored frocks called shift dresses. They often featured bold geometric prints in eye-catching colors. In the evening, women tended to opt for gowns with plunging necklines, fitted waists and flowing full skirts. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage dresses from the 1960s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Generally, 1960s-style furniture is called mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Some of the most notable furniture designers of the time include Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen and Hans J. Wegner. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Who the most famous fashion designer of the 1960s was is open to debate. Many designers helped define the looks of the decade, each influencing style in their own way. Among these notable designers were Mary Quant, André Courrèges, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent, Bonnie Cashin, Hubert de Givenchy, Emilio Pucci, Paco Rabanne and Ossie Clark. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage apparel and accessories from the 1960s.
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Screw back earrings were most popular during the first half of the 20th century, before clip earrings increased in popularity. However, screw back earrings have never gone out of style. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique screw back earrings from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 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.