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CHANEL 1980s Earrings Pearl & Gold Baroque Arabesque W/Box
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
CHANEL 1980s Earrings Pearl & Gold Baroque Arabesque W/Box A beautiful rare, Chanel gold tone metal
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1980s French 1980s Earrings Vintage

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Pearl, Gold Plate

Vintage 1980s Earrings for Pierced Ears - 18 Carat Gold Plated Vintage Deadstock
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1980s Earrings Beautiful baroque vintage 2.5" drop earrings. Made in the 1980s in the UK
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1980s British Baroque 1980s Earrings Vintage

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Gold Plate

Diamond Pearl and Ruby 1980's Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These earrings are feminine and modern in all the best ways. Add elegance to your outfit in one
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1980s 1980s Earrings Vintage

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Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage Diamond Pearl and Ruby 1980's Earrings
Diamond Pearl and Ruby 1980's Earrings
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W 0.8 in L 1.25 in
Vintage 1980s Earrings for Pierced Ears - 18 Carat Gold Plated Deadstock
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1980s Earrings Celebrate the high voltage spirit of the 1980s with these oversized
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1980s British 1980s Earrings Vintage

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Gold Plate

Runway 1980s Christian Lacroix Futuristic Drop Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
circa 1980's! Earrings drop 4.5 inches. Very rare find, signed Christian Lacroix France on the back of
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1980s French 1980s Earrings Vintage

Vintage Gold Tone and Diamante Sun Flower Earrings, Circa 1980's
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gold Tone and Diamante Sun Flower Earrings, Circa 1980's. These are well made and
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1980s American Modern 1980s Earrings Vintage

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Mixed Metal

Vintage Gold Tone and Diamante Sun Flower Earrings, Circa 1980's
Vintage Gold Tone and Diamante Sun Flower Earrings, Circa 1980's
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H 1.75 in W 1.75 in D 0.5 in Dm 1.75 in L 1.75 in
9ct Gold Chunky Earrings
Located in London, GB
Beautiful 9ct 375 Gold Chunky 1980's Earrings Stamped 375 - behind the clasp with secure Omega
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro 1980s Earrings Vintage

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Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold Chunky Earrings
9ct Gold Chunky Earrings
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W 0.71 in L 1.11 in
Vintage 1980's 18 Carat Yellow Gold and Diamond Curl Clip-on Earrings
Located in London, GB
These striking 1980's earrings are set with a total of approximately 0.90 carat of fine quality
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1980s Retro 1980s Earrings Vintage

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare 1980s Christian Lacroix Mirrored Acrylic Cookie Cutter Ornament Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Palm Springs, CA
, circa 1980's. Earrings measure 3 1/2" long by 2 3/8" wide and are made of flat mirrored acrylic with
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1980s French Artisan 1980s Earrings Vintage

1980's Sunflower Diamond Pearl 18k Gold Clip-on Stud Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
weighs 19.2 grams. These stylish 1980's  earrings display a stunning sunflower of 32 round-cut high
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1980s American 1980s Earrings Vintage

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Givenchy Earrings Vintage 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in London, GB
Givenchy 1980s Earrings Give your ears a style upgrade with these incredible vintage Givenchy
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1980s French 1980s Earrings Vintage

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Gold Plate

Givenchy Earrings Vintage 1980s
Givenchy Earrings Vintage 1980s
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L 1.2 in
Vintage Les Bernard Silver Plated Clip on Earrings, 1980s
By Les Bernard
Located in London, GB
Vintage Les Bernard 1980s Earrings Show stopping statement 1980s vintage Les Bernard earrings
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1980s American 1980s Earrings Vintage

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Silver Plate

Kurt Wayne Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bypass Oval Clip On Earrings
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Miami, FL
wearer.  These Kurt Wayne 1980's Earrings are crafted in Solid 18K Yellow Gold, weigh 18.5 grams and
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1980s American Modern 1980s Earrings Vintage

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Lilli Designer Retro Diamond Pink Coral 18K Gold Cercular Clip On Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
This Vintage 1980's earring features two large genuine Pink Coral gemstones with a Diamond Halo
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1980s American Modern 1980s Earrings Vintage

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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Diamond Sapphire 18K Gold Flower Motif Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These exquisite Pair of vintage 1980s earrings are adorned with a captivating flower motif. Crafted
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1950s Retro 1980s Earrings Vintage

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1.12 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
hallmarks (2TT and buffalo). This fine pair of 1980's cluster earrings is supplied with an independent
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1980s Unknown 1980s Earrings Vintage

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1.12 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
1.12 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
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Dm 0.42 in L 0.65 in
Art Deco Style Emerald Diamond Drop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
style fastening. These vintage 1980s earrings have been independently tested using state of the art
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1980s 1980s Earrings Vintage

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Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Emerald Diamond  Drop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Emerald Diamond  Drop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
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H 0.19 in W 0.41 in L 1.26 in
Italian 1980's Modernist Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Italian 1980's Modernist Earrings in silver plated metal with crystals. A large aqua paste is used
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1980s Italian Modernist 1980s Earrings Vintage

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Silver Plate

Italian 1980's Modernist Earrings
Italian 1980's Modernist Earrings
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W 1.75 in L 3 in
1980's Chanel Crown Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These Chanel earrings have a simple yet beautiful design to add a little elegance to any outfit
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1980s French 1980s Earrings Vintage

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24k Gold

1980's Chanel Crown Earrings
1980's Chanel Crown Earrings
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W 1.1 in L 1.5 in
Vintage 3.42 Carat Diamond and 18Karat White Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
verified as 18 karat gold. These impressive 1980's earrings are supplied with two IDGL diamond grading
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1980s Unknown 1980s Earrings Vintage

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Diamond, White Gold

Vintage 3.42 Carat Diamond and 18Karat White Gold Earrings
Vintage 3.42 Carat Diamond and 18Karat White Gold Earrings
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H 0.29 in W 0.52 in L 0.59 in
Vintage 18ct Gold 1980’s Diamond & Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Drop Earrings 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1980’s Fabulous, vintage drop earrings. Gorgeous
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Late 20th Century English 1980s Earrings Vintage

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

1980's KARL LAGERFELD round pierced earrings in gilt metal
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in San Fransisco, CA
1980's. Approximate measurement: 1". Signed. Very good condition.
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1980s French 1980s Earrings Vintage

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Gilt Metal

1980's CHRISTIAN DIOR gilt earrings with enamel
By Christian Dior
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Gilt metal and jet black enameled earrings from Christian Dior dating to the 1980's. Clip backs
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1980s French 1980s Earrings Vintage

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Enamel

La Triomphe Pave' Diamond Earrings Circa 1980's
By La Triomphe
Located in Wailea, HI
Exquisite 18k Clipback Earrings! 🌟 Indulge in the timeless elegance of our 18k Clipback Earrings
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Late 20th Century Modern 1980s Earrings Vintage

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Diamond, 18k Gold

La Triomphe Pave' Diamond Earrings Circa 1980's
La Triomphe Pave' Diamond Earrings Circa 1980's
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H 1.13 in W 0.88 in
Bvlgari Tubogas Link Earrings 18kt. Gold, 1980's
By Bulgari
Located in Braintree, GB
Indulge in luxury with these stunning Bvlgari Tubogas link hoop clip-on earrings, meticulously
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1980s Italian 1980s Earrings Vintage

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Gold, 18k Gold

1980's Chanel Vintage Quilted Doorknocker Earrings
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel 80s quilted gold door knocker earrings. Minor chips through the top part, please refer to
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1980s French 1980s Earrings Vintage

Chanel Haute Couture 1980’s sun clip on earrings
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Chanel Haute Couture 1980’s 24k gold plated sun clip on earrings with original box very good
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1980s French 1980s Earrings Vintage

White Beaded Clip On Drop Dangle Earrings, 1980's
Located in Atlanta, GA
1980's white glass beaded gold tone clip-on drop dangle earrings. No hallmark though well made and
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1980s Unknown Modern 1980s Earrings Vintage

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Gilt Metal

White Beaded Clip On Drop Dangle Earrings, 1980's
White Beaded Clip On Drop Dangle Earrings, 1980's
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W 1.25 in D 0.75 in L 2.5 in
Vintage Earrings, 1980s
Located in London, GB
Vintage Earrings, 1980s Super cool 1980s vintage earrings for pierced ears. Elevate your
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1980s 1980s Earrings Vintage

Vintage Earrings, 1980s
Vintage Earrings, 1980s
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W 1.5 in
1980s Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1980s 14k gold earrings. Measuring 7/8" x 0.5". Marked 14k. Weight - 9. grams.
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1980s 1980s Earrings Vintage

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Gold

1980s Gold Earrings
1980s Gold Earrings
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1980's Chanel Diamond Shape Earring w Pearl Center
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Early 80’s Chanel diamond shape clip-on earrings with center pearl. Textured gold tone surrounding
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1980s French 1980s Earrings Vintage

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Pearl, Gold Plate

Vintage 1980's Curved Earrings Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A stylish pair of vintage 1980’s curved gold earrings set in 18k yellow gold. Each earring is
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1980s Retro 1980s Earrings Vintage

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980's CHRISTIAN DIOR textured gilt earrings with black cabochons
By Christian Dior
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Textured, gilt metal earrings with jet black cabochons from Christian Dior dating to the 1980's
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1980s French 1980s Earrings Vintage

Hot Pink & Orange Pave Crystal Clip On Earrings, 1980's
Located in Atlanta, GA
1980's hot pink and orange pave crystal clip on dangle earrings with a fun and frivolous look
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1980s Modern 1980s Earrings Vintage

Hot Pink & Orange Pave Crystal Clip On Earrings, 1980's
Hot Pink & Orange Pave Crystal Clip On Earrings, 1980's
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W 1 in D 0.75 in L 2.5 in
Modernist Organic Form F. Marshall 14k Gold Amethyst, Peridot Earrings, 1980's
Located in New York, NY
Organic form 14K gold roughly textured long hanging earrings encrusted with a multitude of vari
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20th Century American Modernist 1980s Earrings Vintage

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Amethyst, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980's Chanel Original Dangle Flap Earrings with Box
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel authentic and mint condition original 80s flap bag earrings . Designed by Victoire de
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1980s French 1980s Earrings Vintage

Carolee Faux Pearl, Rhinestone & Black Enamel Tassel Earrings, 1980's
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Carolee faux pearl, rhinestone and black enamel tassel earrings with clip on hardware. The
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1980s American Art Deco 1980s Earrings Vintage

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Pearl, Enamel, Gilt Metal

1980's Chanel Perforated Logo Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel gold tone perforated logo round clip earrings.Collection 26 by Victoire de Castellaine. Come
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1980s French 1980s Earrings Vintage

1980's Chanel Perforated Logo Clip Earrings
1980's Chanel Perforated Logo Clip Earrings
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H 1 in W 1 in D 0.5 in
1980's Vintage Chanel Hammered Pearl Earrings
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel hammered goldtone metal and faux-pearl clip-back earrings. Comes with the original box or
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1980s French 1980s Earrings Vintage

1980's Vintage Chanel Hammered Pearl Earrings
1980's Vintage Chanel Hammered Pearl Earrings
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W 1.5 in L 1.5 in
1980s Moderne Crystal Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Cool abstract earrings in the moderne style with marquise set stones on a gilt "squiggle" base
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1980s American 1980s Earrings Vintage

1980's YVES SAINT LAURENT organic shaped earrings in gilt metal
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Shiny, organically shaped earrings from Yves Saint Laurent dating to the 1980's. Clip backs. Very
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1980s French 1980s Earrings Vintage

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Gilt Metal

1980's ERWIN PEARL organic shaped drop earrings in gilt metal
By Erwin Pearl
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Matte gold, organically shaped drop earrings from Erwin Pearl dating to the 1980's. Clip backs
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1980s Unknown 1980s Earrings Vintage

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Gilt Metal

Vintage Madeira Citrine Briolette & 14K Gold Drop Earrings, U.S., Circa 1980's
Located in Chatham, CA
- circa 1980's. Excellent vintage condition - all original - no loss - no damage - no repairs - signs of
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Late 20th Century American Romantic 1980s Earrings Vintage

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Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1980's DIOR Moghul Cabochon Jeweled Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Vintage 1980s DIOR Moghul Cabochon Jeweled Earrings are a prime example of the exquisite and
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1980s French 1980s Earrings Vintage

Chanel 1980's Gold and Black Disc Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Chanel clip earrings from the 1980s. A classic and timeless look, these earrings have two layers of
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1980s French 1980s Earrings Vintage

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Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate

Chanel 1980's Gold and Black Disc Earrings
Chanel 1980's Gold and Black Disc Earrings
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W 1.5 in Dm 1.5 in
1980's Vintage Chanel Gold Shield Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel round goldtone metal shield clip-back earrings. Comes with the original box or dust cover.
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1980s French 1980s Earrings Vintage

1980's Vintage Chanel Gold Shield Clip Earrings
1980's Vintage Chanel Gold Shield Clip Earrings
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W 1.25 in L 1.25 in
1980's Chanel Black Leather Large Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel collectible and hard to find large logo earrings with woven black lambskin leather. Spring
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20th Century French 1980s Earrings Vintage

1980's Chanel Black Leather Large Clip Earrings
1980's Chanel Black Leather Large Clip Earrings
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W 1.5 in D 1 in L 1.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Earrings, 10K Yellow Gold, U.S.A., Circa 1980's
Located in Chatham, CA
lever backs - maker's mark and 10K on the back of each earring - United States - circa 1980's
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Late 20th Century American Modernist 1980s Earrings Vintage

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10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Heart Shaped CZ Garnet & 10K Gold Hoop Earrings - U.S. - Circa 1980's
Located in Chatham, CA
) - United States - circa 1980's. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no repairs - minor
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Late 20th Century American Romantic 1980s Earrings Vintage

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10k Gold

1980s Mixed Stone Drop Earrings
Located in Alford, MA
Vogue Bijoux drop earrings, the oval earpiece of a central mabe pearl framed by rhinestones
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1980s American 1980s Earrings Vintage

Vintage Givenchy Infinity Earrings 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Vintage Givenchy Infinity Earrings. One of the late great 20th century couturiers, Hubert de
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1980s 1980s Earrings Vintage

Vintage Givenchy Infinity Earrings 1980s
Vintage Givenchy Infinity Earrings 1980s
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H 1.19 in W 0.95 in
Vintage Crystal Chandelier Earrings 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A spectacular pair of Vintage Crystal Chandelier Earrings. Crafted in silver-tone metal and
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1980s 1980s Earrings Vintage

Vintage 11.75 Carats Diamond Cluster Dangle Earring, Circa 1980's, 18K
Located in Miami, FL
earrings are a true testament to timeless elegance. Crafted in the 1980s, they feature an exquisite array
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1980s Italian Contemporary 1980s Earrings Vintage

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Dominique Aurientis Gold Gilt Star Massive Earrings New, Never worn 1980's
Located in Wallkill, NY
Dominique Aurientis Gold Gilt Crystal Star Clip on earrings, what a dynamic design. Circa 1980s
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1980s French 1980s Earrings Vintage

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Gilt Metal

1980s Classic Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage 1980s 18k yellow gold earrings. Measuring 0.75" x 0.75", classic for any occasion
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1980s 1980s Earrings Vintage

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Gold

Vintage Trifari Gold Plated Earrings, 1980s
By Trifari
Located in London, GB
The epitome of timeless elegance, these stunning drop earrings, made in the USA from gold-plated
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1980s American 1980s Earrings Vintage

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Gold Plate

1980's Vintage Chanel Large Gold & Pearl Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel large satin gold clip earrings with faux mabe pearls center. Collection 25. Comes with
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1980s French 1980s Earrings Vintage

14K Gold Hoop Earrings circa 1980s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Timeless and chic 14k gold dangle earrings. The earrings feature three circles stacked on top of
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1980s Unknown 1980s Earrings Vintage

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14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Vintage 1980's Geometric Black and White Clip-On Disc Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stunning vintage earrings from Tiffany & Co.. These stylish designer earrings are made of luxurious
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1980s German Contemporary 1980s Earrings Vintage

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Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980's Vintage Chanel Rare Lucite Pearl Flower Earrings
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel mid 80s collectible lucite and faux mabe pearl clip on earrings. Come with original box.
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1980s French 1980s Earrings Vintage

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1980s Earrings Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 1980s earrings vintage you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Gold Plate — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 2087 vintage editions and 3 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a 1980s earrings vintage may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing 1980s earrings vintage — no matter the origin — is easy, but Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Dior each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A 1980s earrings vintage can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 117 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a 1980s earrings vintage for sale for women should be easy, but there are 296 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 1980s Earrings Vintage?

The price for a 1980s earrings vintage starts at $56 and tops out at $85,000 with these earrings, on average, selling for $495.

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 1980s Earrings Vintage
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    Bold, head-turning looks were in fashion during the 1980s. It was the decade of bright electric neon colors as well as suits, jackets, tops and dresses with shoulder pads. The aerobics and fitness craze of the ’80s spilled over into fashion, with people sporting leg warmers, headbands and leggings as everyday apparel. Punk culture also influenced style, with leather jackets, fishnet stockings and chunky metal jewelry being favored by some. Denim looks of the time were often baggy and flaunted acid washes. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage apparel and accessories from the 1980s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, plaid was popular in the 1980s. Interestingly, it was a signature feature of two very different styles that trended during the decade. Plaid appeared on pleated skirts and blazers, common among the preppy set. In addition, many in the punk subculture sported plaid pants and dresses. Find a wide variety of 1980s apparel and accessories 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 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.