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Schiaparelli Goldtone Leaf Ruby Tone Jeweled Earrings
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Elsa Schiaparelli 1940s clip earrings. Each earring has three goldtone leaves and two
Category
Vintage 1940s American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Ruby, Base Metal
1940s Trifari Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Trifari
Located in London, GB
These vintage Trifari clip-on earrings were designed by Alfred Philippe and date to 1947-1952. They
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Post WAr 1940's Demi Parure Clip-On-Earrings Matching Dress Clip Orchids Rubies
Located in Munich, Bavaria
orchid clip-on- earrings. The set was made in the late 1940's out of 14 carat rose gold and platinum. Out
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Vintage 1940s American Post-War Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby
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W 1.5 in D 0.48 in L 2.29 in
1940s Rose Gold Basket Clip-on Earrings 14k
Located in Miami, FL
An original vintage pair of striped half sphere clip-on earrings circa 1940. The earrings are in
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Clip-on Earrings
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Sterling Silver 1940s Enamel Coat Clip Pin- Brooch with Earrings Antique
Located in Wallkill, NY
Vintage set from the 1940's Featuring deep blue Enamel over sterling silver with Rhinestones
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Vintage 1940s American Regency Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
French 1940s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leaf Clip-on Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
Earring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum, dog head hallmark.
Beautiful
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1940s 2 Carat Total Diamond, White Gold Floral Leaf Screw Clip-On Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
1940s Retro Floral Clip-On, Screw Back Diamond Earrings - 14 Karat White Gold, Diamonds
Feature
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
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W 0.56 in D 0.32 in L 1.03 in
Retro Diamond Ear Clips 1940S
Located in Geneva, CH
Retro Diamond white gold Ear Clips.
Circa 1940.
Length: approx. 3.20 centimeters.
Width: approx
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Vintage 1940s European Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Joseff of Hollywood Gold Plated Antique Finish Leaf Clip On Earrings 1940s
Located in London, GB
Joseff of Hollywood clip-on earrings featuring a beautiful organic leaf design, and with the
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Vintage 1940s American Clip-on Earrings
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W 1.3 in L 1.3 in
Smart and Sexy Platinum Diamond Earrings Circa 1940's 4.00 Carats Total Weight
Located in Wailea, HI
Smart and Sexy Platinum Diamond Earrings Circa 1940's 4.00 Carats Total Weight
Four Marquise Cut
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Early 20th Century Unknown Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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W 0.67 in L 1.03 in
1940s Diamond and Invisibly Set Ruby Clip Earrings of Stylized Knot Design
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Retro baguette diamond and invisibly set Burma ruby earrings of overlapping swirl design
Category
Vintage 1940s Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
White Opal Gold Clip-On Earrings
Located in Berlin, DE
Set in rectangular design with 2 white opals mounted in 18 K yellow gold. Prong setting. Total weight: 6,10 grams.
Measurements: 0.63 x 0.51 in ( 1,6 x 1,3 cm )
Category
Late 20th Century Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Handmade Platinum Diamond Earrings 2.60 Carat
Located in Wailea, HI
1940's Handmade Platinum Diamond Earrings 2.60 Carats
Beautifully Made with a Left and Right
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Early 20th Century Unknown Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Crown Trifari Crystal Swirl Earrings 1940s
By Trifari
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A pair of Vintage Crown Trifari Crystal Swirl Earrings. A stone rich design with large opulent oval
Category
Vintage 1940s Clip-on Earrings
1940s Platinum and Gold Ruby and Diamond Earrings
Located in Wailea, HI
1940's Platinum and Gold Ruby and Diamond Earrings
Four baguette Cut Rubies weighing .60 carats
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Ruby, Platinum
White Beaded Flower Earrings By Miriam Haskell, 1940s
By Miriam Haskell
Located in McKinney, TX
rhinestone accents
- Clip on earring backs
- By Miriam Haskell (signed on verso)
- Circa 1940s
- Estate
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Vintage 1940s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
French Vintage 18K gold wheat clip on earrings
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a beautiful pair of 18K gold wheat ears earrings. Each earring features a meticulous wheat
Category
20th Century French Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
Pate de Verre Clover Clip Earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Design by Françoise Montague. Gripoix work by former artisans of the atelier. Clip earrings Gripoix
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2010s French Artist Clip-on Earrings
Françoise Montague Knott Drop Clip Earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
standards .
Swarovski Crystal roundelles and vintage handmade beads . Clip earrings
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2010s French Neoclassical Clip-on Earrings
Elsa Schiaparelli Vintage Faceted Topaz Crystal Glass Clip on Earrings
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in North Miami, FL
clip on earrings so elegant. They hug the ear lobe with grace and beauty. These are meticulously made
Category
Vintage 1940s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Platinum and Diamond Handmade Earrings, circa 1940s, 4.35 Carat
Located in Wailea, HI
Platinum and Diamond Handmade Earrings Circa 1940's 4.35 carats
Left and Right
Two Round Brilliant
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Clip-on Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
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W 0.62 in D 0.28 in L 1.11 in
1940s Italian Multicolor Gemstone Enamel Diamond Gold Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These vibrant retro clip-on earrings feature clusters of blossoming flowers with white enamel
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Vintage 1940s Italian Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Françoise Montague Blue Swirl Clip Earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Swarovski crystals in teal and blue clip earrings. Very confortable, they fit perfectly on the ear
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2010s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Retro Diamond and Platinum Earring Clips
Located in New York, NY
Elegant diamond and platinum earrings, circa 1940s. They feature high grade round and baguette cut
Category
Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Francoise Montague Statement Drop Clip Earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Francoise Montague took over the De Saurma jewelry workshop in the late 1940s. Her mother founded
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2010s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Françoise Montague Drop Knott Clip Earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Francoise Montague took over the De Saurma jewelry workshop in the late 1940s. Her mother founded
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2010s French Neoclassical Clip-on Earrings
Vintage ear clip with clear rhinestones + green rhinestones 1940s
Located in Stuttgart, DE
about 1940 years.
Measurement: Diameter 3 cm, clip on, good Condition. All stones are set individually
Category
Vintage 1950s Artist Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Françoise Montague Yellow Cabochons Clip Earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
over the De Saurma jewelry workshop in the late 1940s. Her mother founded the workshop in 1945
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2010s Modern Clip-on Earrings
Carved Angel Skin Coral Gold Lever Back Clip Vintage Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's Carved angel skin coral clip post 14k yellow gold earrings. Handmade frames, clip and post
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Early 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Floral Earrings in Yellow Gold, circa 1940s
Located in Wailea, HI
Circa 1940's Ruby and Diamond Floral Earrings in Yellow Gold.
Eleven Cabochon Rubies Weighing
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Early 20th Century Unknown Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Amethyst & Diamond 14k Gold Clip-On Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These Amethyst earrings are from the 1940s, stamped 14k Gold, earrings feature a Victorian style
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
Crystal Baguette and Navette Cocktail Earrings By Mazer Brothers, 1940s
By Mazer Bros
Located in McKinney, TX
earring backs
- By Mazer Brothers (signed "Mazer Bros" on clips)
- Circa 1940s
- Estate Acquired
Category
Vintage 1940s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Vintage Christian Dior Earrings Clip On 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Get ready to fall in love with these divine Christian Dior clip-on earrings from the glorious 1980s
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Vintage 1980s German Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Earrings circa 1940s 7.10 Carat of Sapphire
Located in Wailea, HI
Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Earrings circa 1940's 7.10 cts. of Sapphire
Two Oval Sapphires
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Clip-on Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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W 13.5 in D 7.5 in L 26 in
Late Deco 3.00 Carat Peridot and Diamond Earrings, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
been estimated as G in colour and VS in clarity. The clip backs of the earrings have been made in 18ct
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Platinum
Retro Emerald and Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat and Platinum, circa 1940s
Located in Wailea, HI
Retro Emerald and Diamond Earrings in 18k and Platinum c. 1940's
Two Square Cut Diamonds weighing
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
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W 1.05 in D 0.24 in L 1.58 in
Retro Earrings 14k Yellow Gold Geometric Clip On Backings Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
earrings are fitted with clip on backings.
The earrings are in very good condition and were lightly
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 1 in L 1.5 in
Vogue 1970s Vintage Gold Plated Clip on Earrings
By Les Bernard
Located in London, GB
Les Bernard For Vogue 1980s Clip On Earrings
Vogue jewellery was first produced by Park Importing
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Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings
Retro 18 Karat Gold Clip on Earrings Flowers Pearls
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These elegant clip on earrings have been handcrafted in the 1940's from 18 karat red gold and small
Category
Vintage 1940s Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Retro Vintage Amethyst Earrings 14k Yellow Rose Gold Clip On Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of retro vintage amethyst earrings (circa 1940s) crafted in 14k yellow & rose gold
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.5 in L 0.75 in
Retro Clip-on Earrings Rose Gold Yellow Gold Platinum Diamonds
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These elegant clip-on earrings were made in the late 1930's / early 1940's. They are designed a
Category
Vintage 1930s Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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W 0.87 in D 0.32 in L 1.11 in
Vintage 1950s Signed Coppola e Toppo Italy Brown & Black Beaded Clip Earrings
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Easton, PA
1950s round goldtone brown and black beaded clip back earrings. Marked "Made in Italy by Coppola e
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
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H 1.18 in W 1.18 in D 0.3 in Dm 1.18 in L 1.18 in
Monet Silver Tone and Rhinestone Flower Clip On Statement Earrings circa 1980s
By Monet
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Monet shiny silver tone clip on flower design earrings, embellished with clear
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Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings
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W 1.57 in
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Sculptural Tide Wave Clips Earrings in .925 Sterling
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Tide Wave earrings designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2021) for Tiffany & Co.
A sculptural pair of
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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W 0.87 in L 1.78 in
Laguna Retro Aurora Borealis Crystal Cluster Clip On Earrings in Silver, 1950s
By Laguna
Located in Milford, DE
A touch of retro flair! These Laguna silver clip on earrings are decorated with glamorous aurora
Category
20th Century American Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Crystal
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Dm 0.99 in
Tiffany & Co. Crystal Ruby Diamond Gold Ear Clips
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
. Clip backs. A bright, lovely earring.
Alice Kwartler has sold the finest antique gold and diamond
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Vintage 1940s American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
Sam Kramer Copper and Sterling Silver Ear Clips
By Sam Kramer
Located in New York, NY
A pair of copper and sterling silver ear clips, by Sam Kramer, United States. Stamped with maker's
Category
20th Century American Artist Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver, Copper
Clip-on Earring by Schiaparelli Italy, red frosted glass and gilt metal, 1950's
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Vintage red frosted glass and gilt metal earring by Elsa Schiaparelli, Italy 1940/50's. All other
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
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H 1.5 in W 0.79 in D 0.4 in
Retro Gold Oval Ear Clips with Striated Design
Located in Darnestown, MD
Retro olive shaped ear clips with a slightly swirled design throughout. Clip backs can be converted
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Vintage 1940s American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
14k Gold
Jade & Pearl Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Jade & Pearl Earrings
A pair of 14 karat yellow gold earrings each set with 5 pearls and a white
Category
Vintage 1940s Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nettie Rosenstein Retro Sunflower Ear Clips
By Nettie Rosenstein
Located in New York, NY
cold enamel and crystal rhinestone pave. Clip back fittings. Minor wear to enamel. 1940's USA.
L 1 1/8
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Modernist Gold Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Three undulating bands of gold make for very sculptural Modernist earrings. Measurements are 3/4
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Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
14k Gold
Rousselet Poured Glass Earrings
Located in New York, NY
base. Emerald, crystal and milky seafoam colorations. 1940s Paris.
Clip back fittings. 1.5" high x
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Vintage 1940s French Clip-on Earrings
Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pearl & Diamond Drop Earrings
Circa 1940
Back Type: Clip On
52 Baguette cut diamonds (both
Category
Vintage 1940s Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl
Attractive Miriam Haskell Star Earrings
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
. 1940s USA.
Adjustable clip back fittings. Signed Miriam Haskell. 1"
Excellent Condition.
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Vintage 1940s American Clip-on Earrings
Mauboussin Trabert & Hoeffer Reflection Gold Earclips and Brooch Set circa 1940s
By Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Retro Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin "Reflection" Gold Earclips and Brooch Set, ca. 1940s
A very
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
Unusual Figural Candle Sconce Earrings
Located in Riverdale, NY
; wide x 1" long.
1940's USA. Clip back fittings. 14K gold.
Excellent condition.
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Vintage 1940s American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Retro Gold and Pearl Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Classic Retro earrings of 14 karat gold and pearls. Fluted swirls meet to cradle two pearls
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Vintage 1940s American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Cartier Ear-Climber Diamond Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
From the House of Cartier, these spectacular ear climber diamond earrings, circa 1940, are finely
Category
Vintage 1940s French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Platinum
Tiffany and Co Retro Citrine Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany and Co Retro Citrine Earrings
A pair of oval cut citrines surrounded by a quatrefoil motif
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Vintage 1940s Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Citrine, 18k Gold
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1940s Clip Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs
Find an expansive variety of 1940s clip earrings available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 14k gold and 18k gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 1117 vintage versions or 12 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. retro and Art Deco are consistently popular styles when it comes to 1940s clip earrings. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Miriam Haskell, Tiffany & Co. and Cartier are consistently popular. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of diamond versions from the 217 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. There are many round cut, oval cut and brilliant cut 1940s clip earrings for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of 1940s clip earrings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.
How Much are 1940s Clip Earrings?
On average, 1940s clip earrings at 1stDibs sell for $1,850, while they’re typically $80 on the low end and $397,000 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 1940s Clip Earrings
- What is an ear clip?1 Answer
Roman Malakov DiamondsMarch 22, 2021An 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, 2023Clip-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, 2023No, 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.
- What are French clip earrings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023French 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.
- Do clip on earrings stay on?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, 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, 2023Clip-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.
- How do clip-on earrings stay on?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023How 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.
- Are clip-on earrings any good?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Yes, 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.
- What are earring clips called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Earring 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, 2023Sometimes, 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.
- What is a clip post earring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023A 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, 2023A 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.
- Why are clip-on earrings better?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024Clip-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.
- Are clip-on earrings a thing?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024Yes, 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 8, 2023Yes, 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 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, 2023Yes, clip-on earrings are still a thing. Some makers continue to produce earrings with clip-on backs to suit the needs of those without pierced ears or who want jewelry that is easy to put on and take off. In addition, many people continue to wear antique and vintage clip-ons. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Whether 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, 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.
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