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What is a French clip?
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A French clip is a type of earring backing which is used for holding hair in place. One of the popular types of clip during the early 80s and 90s. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of vintage and antique French clips to meet your requirements.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
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Mabe Pearl French Clip Gold Vintage Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
approx. 15mm and 20.5mm. French Clip-on backs. More Beautiful in Real time. Sure to be admired…A piece
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Hexagon Amethyst Gold French Clip Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely Detailed Vintage Hexagon Amethyst Gold French Clip Earrings. Each earring
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 Finely
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Florentine Design Handmade Diamond and White Gold French Clip Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French clip backs. Brilliant diamonds are set in a floral starburst against an exquisite hand-"brushed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Designer ANTONINI Faceted Citrine Ball French Clip Gold Earrings
By Antonini Gioielli
Located in Montreal, QC
Yellow Gold mounting. These Simple and Classic yet Elegant French clip back earrings epitomize vintage
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Diamond Ruby French Clip Gold Earrings Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful Opal Diamond Ruby French Clip Earrings. Center of each earring securely set with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
