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Vintage Les Bernard Fringe Rhinestone Earrings
Vintage Les Bernard Fringe Rhinestone Earrings

Vintage Les Bernard Fringe Rhinestone Earrings

By Les Bernard

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Les Bernard Fringe Rhinestone Earrings. Classic Wide Waterfall Earrings. Clip On. When you

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1980s American Modern Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage Faux Diamond Rhinestone Earrings
Vintage Faux Diamond Rhinestone Earrings

Vintage Faux Diamond Rhinestone Earrings

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful pair of vintage faux diamond rhinestone earrings, circa mid-20th century. A chic and

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Materials

Base Metal

1980s Iridescent Pearl Rhinestone Earrings
1980s Iridescent Pearl Rhinestone Earrings

1980s Iridescent Pearl Rhinestone Earrings

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Introducing the 1980s Iridescent Pearl Rhinestone Earrings, a delightful pair of vintage stud

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1980s Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Vintage KJL Gold Tone White Enamel Black Rhinestone Earrings
Vintage KJL Gold Tone White Enamel Black Rhinestone Earrings

Vintage KJL Gold Tone White Enamel Black Rhinestone Earrings

By KJL

Located in Flushing, NY

Vintage KJL Gold Tone White Enamel Black Rhinestone Earrings Marked: KJL Approximate Dimensions

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20th Century Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Vintage Sapphire Crystal Rhinestone Earrings, circa 1950s
Vintage Sapphire Crystal Rhinestone Earrings, circa 1950s

Vintage Sapphire Crystal Rhinestone Earrings, circa 1950s

Located in McKinney, TX

Absolutely gorgeous sparkling rhinestone earrings from the mid-century era, featuring faceted

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1950s Unknown Modern Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Hobé Rhinestone Earrings
Hobé Rhinestone Earrings

Hobé Rhinestone Earrings

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in Alford, MA

Hobé earrings featuring clear, sapphire, and ruby crystals in a goldtone metal paisley shaped frame

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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Vintage Pierced Rhinestone Earrings
Vintage Pierced Rhinestone Earrings

Vintage Pierced Rhinestone Earrings

Located in Alford, MA

Rhinestone dangle earrings for pierced ears featuring five rows of sequentially curved stones at

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Chanel Square Rhinestone Earrings
Chanel Square Rhinestone Earrings

Chanel Square Rhinestone Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Our square Chanel earrings finished in gold are a definitely a sight to see.They are layered with

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1980s Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Diamond-Esque Rhinestone Earrings
Diamond-Esque Rhinestone Earrings

Diamond-Esque Rhinestone Earrings

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful vintage pair of round diamond-esque rhinestone cluster earrings, circa mid-20th century

Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Materials

Base Metal

NINA RICCI - Vintage Enamel & Rhinestone Earrings - Clip On - Signed - C. 1980's
NINA RICCI - Vintage Enamel & Rhinestone Earrings - Clip On - Signed - C. 1980's

NINA RICCI - Vintage Enamel & Rhinestone Earrings - Clip On - Signed - C. 1980's

By Nina Ricci

Located in Chatham, CA

NINA RICCI - Vintage chunky clip on faux onyx and rhinestone earrings with black enamel - one clip

Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Materials

Enamel

Gianni Versace Medusa Rhinestone Earrings
Gianni Versace Medusa Rhinestone Earrings

Gianni Versace Medusa Rhinestone Earrings

By Gianni Versace

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Snag yourself these hoops! Circa late 1980s/early 1990s, these gold plated Versace dangle earrings

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1990s Italian Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Dominique Aurientis Rhinestone Earrings 1980s
Dominique Aurientis Rhinestone Earrings 1980s

Dominique Aurientis Rhinestone Earrings 1980s

Located in Wallkill, NY

crystals that have a host of colors, sizes and shapes. The earrings have marquise set crystals in various

Category

1980s French Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel 1980s Red Cabochon & Rhinestone Earrings
Chanel 1980s Red Cabochon & Rhinestone Earrings

Chanel 1980s Red Cabochon & Rhinestone Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Surrounded by two layers of rhinestones, our Chanel Red Cabochon earrings are sure to spark your

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1980s Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

1990's Chanel Floral Rhinestone Earrings
1990's Chanel Floral Rhinestone Earrings

1990's Chanel Floral Rhinestone Earrings

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Chanel floral motif, with central black stones, and three jewel like petals with rhinestones on

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1990s Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Vintage 1950s Pink Glass and Rhinestone Earrings
Vintage 1950s Pink Glass and Rhinestone Earrings

Vintage 1950s Pink Glass and Rhinestone Earrings

Located in Skelmersdale, GB

glass cabochons and round, faceted, pink rhinestones. The earrings are clip on. Each earring measures

Category

1950s Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Materials

Base Metal

Silvery Metal Clip-on Rhinestone Earrings, 1970s
Silvery Metal Clip-on Rhinestone Earrings, 1970s

Silvery Metal Clip-on Rhinestone Earrings, 1970s

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Silvery metal clip-on earrings ornamented with rhinestones. Jewelry from the 1970s. Additional

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20th Century Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Yves Saint Laurent Multi-Color Rhinestone Earrings
Yves Saint Laurent Multi-Color Rhinestone Earrings

Yves Saint Laurent Multi-Color Rhinestone Earrings

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Yves Saint Laurent - Gilded metal clip-on earrings paved with multi-color rhinestone. Additional

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1990s French Artist Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage KJL Gold Tone Faux Turquoise Rhinestone Earrings & Bracelet Set
Vintage KJL Gold Tone Faux Turquoise Rhinestone Earrings & Bracelet Set

Vintage KJL Gold Tone Faux Turquoise Rhinestone Earrings & Bracelet Set

By KJL

Located in Flushing, NY

Vintage KJL Gold Tone Faux Turquoise Rhinestone Earrings & Bracelet Set Approximate Dimensions

Category

20th Century Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold

Dark-silvery Metal Clip-on Rhinestone Earrings, 1980s
Dark-silvery Metal Clip-on Rhinestone Earrings, 1980s

Dark-silvery Metal Clip-on Rhinestone Earrings, 1980s

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Dark-silvery metal clip-on earrings with a large-hoop style and ornamented with colorful

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20th Century Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Space Age Rubber, Lucite and AB Rhinestones Earrings
Space Age Rubber, Lucite and AB Rhinestones Earrings

Space Age Rubber, Lucite and AB Rhinestones Earrings

Located in Atlanta, GA

These fabulous clip-on earrings were hand-crafted in France in the 1980s. Their huge coiled shape

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1980s French Modernist Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Chanel Coco Period Glass Bead and Rhinestones Earrings
Chanel Coco Period Glass Bead and Rhinestones Earrings

Chanel Coco Period Glass Bead and Rhinestones Earrings

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel -Gilty metal clip earrings with a glass bead and rhinestones. Jewel from the Coco Chane's

Category

1970s French Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

GERARD YOSCA Drop Dangle Stone & Rhinestone Earrings, 1990's
GERARD YOSCA Drop Dangle Stone & Rhinestone Earrings, 1990's

GERARD YOSCA Drop Dangle Stone & Rhinestone Earrings, 1990's

By Gerard Yosca

Located in Atlanta, GA

1990's Gerard Yosca delicate drop dangle earrings with a rust colored red center stone accented by

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1990s American Modern Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Materials

Bronze

Gilded Leaf Rhinestone Earrings by Hobé, Signed circa 1950s
Gilded Leaf Rhinestone Earrings by Hobé, Signed circa 1950s

Gilded Leaf Rhinestone Earrings by Hobé, Signed circa 1950s

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in McKinney, TX

These gorgeous Hobé clip-on statement earrings, circa 1950s, are one of the brand's more fun and

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1950s American Modern Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Yves Saint Laurent Silver Plated Blue and White Rhinestones Earrings
Yves Saint Laurent Silver Plated Blue and White Rhinestones Earrings

Yves Saint Laurent Silver Plated Blue and White Rhinestones Earrings

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Silver plated earrings with blue and white rhinestones

Category

1970s French Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid-Century Weiss Rhinestone Earrings
Mid-Century Weiss Rhinestone Earrings

Mid-Century Weiss Rhinestone Earrings

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Mid-Century Weiss Rhinestone Earrings

Located in Asheville, NC

A pair of clear sparkling tear drop cut rhinestone spray earrings by Weiss jewelry. The fabulous

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1950s American Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Glass with pearls and rhinestones earrings
Glass with pearls and rhinestones earrings

Glass with pearls and rhinestones earrings

Located in New York, NY

These clip on earrings have polished clear glass rings accented with pearls and rhinestones. The

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1960s Unknown Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Ungaro Earrings in Golden Metal and Multicolored Rhinestones
Ungaro Earrings in Golden Metal and Multicolored Rhinestones

Ungaro Earrings in Golden Metal and Multicolored Rhinestones

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Ungaro -Golden metal and multicolored rhinestones earrings. Additional information: Dimensions: Ø

Category

1980s Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Hollycraft Signed Clip On Blue Rhinestone Dangle Screw Back Earrings
Vintage Hollycraft Signed Clip On Blue Rhinestone Dangle Screw Back Earrings

Vintage Hollycraft Signed Clip On Blue Rhinestone Dangle Screw Back Earrings

By Hollycraft

Located in North Miami, FL

These lovely pair of signed vintage Hollycraft screw back dangle rhinestone earrings are elegant

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1950s American Modern Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Vintage JULIANA DeLizza Elster gold tone black rhinestone earrings brooch set
Vintage JULIANA DeLizza Elster gold tone black rhinestone earrings brooch set

Vintage JULIANA DeLizza Elster gold tone black rhinestone earrings brooch set

By Delizza & Elster

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned JULIANA • gold tone with glass stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear S...

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1980s Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Materials

Gold

Rhinestone 1950s Designer Clip-On Dangle Earrings PSF Vintage Collection
Rhinestone 1950s Designer Clip-On Dangle Earrings PSF Vintage Collection

Rhinestone 1950s Designer Clip-On Dangle Earrings PSF Vintage Collection

By Henry Bogoff

Located in Palm Desert, CA

. Bracelets and necklaces forthcoming. #37/100. Designer: Bogoff. These gorgeous rhinestone earrings, made in

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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Rhinestone Hoop Earrings
Rhinestone Hoop Earrings

Rhinestone Hoop Earrings

Located in Alford, MA

Rhinestone-studded gold metal hoop earrings punctuated by three oval cabochons - green in center

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1980s American Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Christian Dior 1958 Turquoise Crystals Flower Iridescent Aurora Drop Earrings
Christian Dior 1958 Turquoise Crystals Flower Iridescent Aurora Drop Earrings

Christian Dior 1958 Turquoise Crystals Flower Iridescent Aurora Drop Earrings

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

1958 Christian Dior rhinestone earrings. This gorgeous set are rhodium plated and fitted with clip

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1950s German Art Nouveau Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Materials

Silver Plate

Christian Dior 1958 Iridescent Ruby Crystals Floral Wing Feather Clip Earrings
Christian Dior 1958 Iridescent Ruby Crystals Floral Wing Feather Clip Earrings

Christian Dior 1958 Iridescent Ruby Crystals Floral Wing Feather Clip Earrings

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior rhinestone earrings, set with a glamorous display of ruby red navette stones surrounding a

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1950s German Art Nouveau Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Materials

Silver Plate

Earrings rhinestones 1950s
Earrings rhinestones 1950s

Earrings rhinestones 1950s

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

UNKNOWN - (Made in France) Silvery metal clip-on earrings with rhinestones. Not signed jewelry from

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1950s French Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Unusual Rhinestone Hoop Earrings
Unusual Rhinestone Hoop Earrings

Unusual Rhinestone Hoop Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Rhinestone hoop drop earrings from the 1950s with clip back fittings. The hoops are set with pear

Category

1950s American Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Carolee Pearl/Rhinestone Chandelier Earrings
Carolee Pearl/Rhinestone Chandelier Earrings

Carolee Pearl/Rhinestone Chandelier Earrings

Located in Alford, MA

Dramatic, long Carolee clip-on chandelier earrings, the domed earpieces with pave rhinestones

Category

Late 20th Century American Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Materials

Pearl

Glamorous Rhinestone Drop Earrings, Vogue
Glamorous Rhinestone Drop Earrings, Vogue

Glamorous Rhinestone Drop Earrings, Vogue

By Vogue

Located in New York, NY

Glamorous Rhinestone Drop Earrings, Vogue, NY. Emerald cut pastes are used in different

Category

1950s American Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Materials

Rhodium

Max Muller clear Rhinestone Drop Earrings
Max Muller clear Rhinestone Drop Earrings

Max Muller clear Rhinestone Drop Earrings

Located in Warminster, GB

An elegant pair of clip earrings by the Kaufbeuren designer, Max Muller, possibly for Christian

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1960s German Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Vintage gold tone rhinestone stud earrings
Vintage gold tone rhinestone stud earrings

Vintage gold tone rhinestone stud earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS

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1980s Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Vintage Silver Tone Rhinestone Crystal Earrings
Vintage Silver Tone Rhinestone Crystal Earrings

Vintage Silver Tone Rhinestone Crystal Earrings

Located in Flushing, NY

Vintage Silver Tone Rhinestone Crystal Earrings Approximate Dimensions: 5.2 cm (Length) 2.2 cm

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20th Century Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Materials

Silver

1980s Rhinestone Stud Earrings
1980s Rhinestone Stud Earrings

1980s Rhinestone Stud Earrings

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

How fun are these 1980s rhinestone stud earrings in this gorgeous flower motif? A green rhinestone

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1980s Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Christian Dior 1980s Rhinestone Dangle Earrings
Christian Dior 1980s Rhinestone Dangle Earrings

Christian Dior 1980s Rhinestone Dangle Earrings

By Christian Dior

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Elevate your style with the Christian Dior 1980s Rhinestone Dangle Earrings, a delightful vintage

Category

1980s Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Vintage gold jewel rhinestone designer earrings
Vintage gold jewel rhinestone designer earrings

Vintage gold jewel rhinestone designer earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone resin with rhinestones • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS

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1980s Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Swarovski 1980s Purple Rhinestone Flower Earrings
Swarovski 1980s Purple Rhinestone Flower Earrings

Swarovski 1980s Purple Rhinestone Flower Earrings

By Swarovski

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Rhinestone Flower Earrings. These delightful vintage earrings feature a charming design, with gold-plated

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1980s Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Rhinestone clip on earrings
Rhinestone clip on earrings

Rhinestone clip on earrings

Located in New York, NY

These '60s rhinestones clips on earrings are simple, yet elegant. Center stone is round with

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1960s Unknown Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Vintage gold rhinestone designer runway earrings
Vintage gold rhinestone designer runway earrings

Vintage gold rhinestone designer runway earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer runway esrrings

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Late 20th Century Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Vintage gold rhinestone enamel designer earrings
Vintage gold rhinestone enamel designer earrings

Vintage gold rhinestone enamel designer earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinesones and enamel • vintage designer earrings

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Mid-20th Century Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Vintage gold tone rhinestone snowflake post earrings
Vintage gold tone rhinestone snowflake post earrings

Vintage gold tone rhinestone snowflake post earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS

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20th Century Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Vintage gold tone enamel rhinestone designer earrings
Vintage gold tone enamel rhinestone designer earrings

Vintage gold tone enamel rhinestone designer earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel and rhinestones • vintage designer earrings

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1980s Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Trifari Late 1950s Rhinestone Vintage Drop Earrings
Trifari Late 1950s Rhinestone Vintage Drop Earrings

Trifari Late 1950s Rhinestone Vintage Drop Earrings

By Trifari

Located in Skelmersdale, GB

teardrop, faceted, colourless rhinestones. The earrings are clip on. Both earrings are signed - 'TRIFARI

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1950s American Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

Marcel Boucher 1950s Vintage Rhinestone Ribbon Earrings
Marcel Boucher 1950s Vintage Rhinestone Ribbon Earrings

Marcel Boucher 1950s Vintage Rhinestone Ribbon Earrings

By Marcel Boucher

Located in Skelmersdale, GB

baguette cut colourless rhinestones. The earrings are clip on and measure 3cm x 1cm. They are signed

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1950s American Vintage Rhinestone Earrings

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Vintage Rhinestone Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of vintage rhinestone earrings available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Base Metal, Gold and Gilt Metal. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century, has proven very popular over the years. Modern and Contemporary are consistently popular styles when it comes to vintage rhinestone earrings. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel and Christian Dior produced popular versions that are worth a look. Browse our collection of 6 Crystal versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. There are many round cut, antique cushion cut and baguette cut vintage rhinestone earrings for sale. When shopping our range of vintage rhinestone earrings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Vintage Rhinestone Earrings?

On average, vintage rhinestone earrings at 1stDibs sell for $275, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $4,800 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 Rhinestone Earrings
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify vintage rhinestone jewelry, look at the back, clasp and other inconspicuous areas in search of a maker's mark. By definition, vintage jewelry is between 20 and 99 years old, so you'll need a rough idea of when the maker produced your item to determine if it is vintage. You can begin the dating process by researching the maker using trusted online resources and looking at images of its pieces from over the years. Alternatively, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can help you with the process. Shop a large collection of vintage costume jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if a rhinestone necklace is vintage, look on the clasp or the back of the pendant for a maker's mark. By snapping a photo of the mark and performing a reverse image search or entering a description of the marking into an online search engine, you can often identify the maker of a piece. Then, conduct further research to learn when the company or artisan was active and producing necklaces similar to yours. It is vintage if you estimate that your necklace is between 20 and 99 years old. Older pieces are antiques, while newer ones are contemporary. For additional assistance with dating your rhinestone necklace, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of vintage necklaces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    One way to tell if earrings are vintage is to research the maker. Search for maker's markings on the backs and then look up these marks using trusted online resources. From there, you can find out when the jewelry maker produced pieces similar to yours. Generally, earrings produced between 20 and 100 years ago are vintage. Another method for dating earrings is to examine their details closely. Most vintage earrings will show some signs of wear, such as faint scratches or tarnishing. You can also have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer date your earrings for you. Shop a wide range of vintage earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 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 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 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.