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14 Karat Yellow Gold Criss-Cross Earrings
14 Karat Yellow Gold Criss-Cross Earrings

14 Karat Yellow Gold Criss-Cross Earrings

Located in Dallas, TX

14K Yellow Gold Criss-Cross Earrings - Classic "X" studs rendered in 14K yellow gold. Length about

Category

20th Century American Vintage Cross Earrings

Chanel cross earrings
Chanel cross earrings

Chanel cross earrings

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal clip-on earrings with glass paste cabochons. Condition

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1990s French Vintage Cross Earrings

Chanel cross earrings
Chanel cross earrings

Chanel cross earrings

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal clip-on earrings ornamented with costume pearly cabochons

Category

1990s French Vintage Cross Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel cross earrings 1997
Chanel cross earrings 1997

Chanel cross earrings 1997

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal cross clip-on earrings with glass paste cabochons and

Category

1990s French Vintage Cross Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Cross Earrings
Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Cross Earrings

Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Cross Earrings

Located in Marcianise, IT

Elegant and rare antique-style cross earrings, crafted in 14-karat yellow gold and 800 thousandths

Category

1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Cross Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Earrings
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Earrings

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse

GOLD EAR CLIPS, TIFFANY. Yellow gold 750, 21.02 g. Signature large cross model. Casual, slightly

Category

1980s American Contemporary Vintage Cross Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Philippe Ferrandis Maltese Cross Earrings  New, Never Worn 90s
Philippe Ferrandis Maltese Cross Earrings  New, Never Worn 90s

Philippe Ferrandis Maltese Cross Earrings New, Never Worn 90s

By Philippe Ferrandis

Located in Wallkill, NY

New Old Stock, never worn Phillipe Ferrandis Maltese Cross Clip on- Made in France. Bezel Set Tiger

Category

1990s French Vintage Cross Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Fendi Vintage Gripoix Logo F Ruby Emerald Lapis Crest Maltese Cross Earrings
Fendi Vintage Gripoix Logo F Ruby Emerald Lapis Crest Maltese Cross Earrings

Fendi Vintage Gripoix Logo F Ruby Emerald Lapis Crest Maltese Cross Earrings

By Fendi

Located in Wokingham, England

Fendi Vintage Gripoix Logo F Fendista Crest Maltese Cross Cabochon Emerald Sapphire Ruby Green Navy

Category

1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cross Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Loree Rodkin Large Diamond Cross Yellow Gold Earrings
Loree Rodkin Large Diamond Cross Yellow Gold Earrings

Loree Rodkin Large Diamond Cross Yellow Gold Earrings

By Loree Rodkin

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Earrings by Loree Rodkin. With 194 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1

Category

20th Century French Vintage Cross Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

90s Tiffany & Co Cross My Heart Chain Earrings Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Studs
90s Tiffany & Co Cross My Heart Chain Earrings Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Studs

90s Tiffany & Co Cross My Heart Chain Earrings Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Studs

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed pair of vintage Tiffany & Co heart chain cross earrings crafted in 18k yellow gold

Category

1990s American Modern Vintage Cross Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Mini Cross Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Earring Studs
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Mini Cross Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Earring Studs

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Mini Cross Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Earring Studs

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Birmingham, GB

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Miniature Diamond Cross 18k Yellow Gold Earring Studs. Classic

Category

20th Century French Vintage Cross Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Maltese Cross Tourmaline Earrings
Maltese Cross Tourmaline Earrings

Maltese Cross Tourmaline Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Maltese Cross Tourmaline Earrings A pair of yellow gold earrings set with cabochon tourmaline

Category

20th Century Italian Vintage Cross Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Chanel Black Suede Cross Vintage Button Earrings
Chanel Black Suede Cross Vintage Button Earrings

Chanel Black Suede Cross Vintage Button Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

These authentic Chanel Black Suede Cross Mini Button Earrings are in excellent condition from the

Category

1990s French Vintage Cross Earrings

Chanel red gripoix cross drop clip on earrings
Chanel red gripoix cross drop clip on earrings

Chanel red gripoix cross drop clip on earrings

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Vintage 90s stunning and rare Chanel Red Cross gripoix drop clip-on earrings a blue rhinestone

Category

1990s French Vintage Cross Earrings

Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cross Stud Earrings
Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cross Stud Earrings

Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cross Stud Earrings

Located in London, GB

These beautiful 18 carat white gold stud earrings feature an abstract design, composed of six thin

Category

1970s European Modern Vintage Cross Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Abstract Cross Dangling Earrings
Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Abstract Cross Dangling Earrings

Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Abstract Cross Dangling Earrings

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Nice, FR

CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring an abstract cross

Category

20th Century French Vintage Cross Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

18 Karat Yellow Cross Charm Dangle Hoop Earrings #20549
18 Karat Yellow Cross Charm Dangle Hoop Earrings #20549

18 Karat Yellow Cross Charm Dangle Hoop Earrings #20549

Located in Washington Depot, CT

18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Charm Dangle Hoop Earrings- These classic hoop earrings feature

Category

20th Century Contemporary Vintage Cross Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Black Enamel Cross Dangling Earrings
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Black Enamel Cross Dangling Earrings

CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Black Enamel Cross Dangling Earrings

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Nice, FR

CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a black enamel cross

Category

20th Century French Vintage Cross Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Rope Cross Large Clip on Earrings
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Rope Cross Large Clip on Earrings

Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Rope Cross Large Clip on Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Pasadena, CA

Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Rope Cross Large Clip on Earrings *Marked 28 *Made in France *Comes

Category

1990s French Artisan Vintage Cross Earrings

Vintage NORMA JEAN gold cross dangle earrings
Vintage NORMA JEAN gold cross dangle earrings

Vintage NORMA JEAN gold cross dangle earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed NORMA JEAN • matte gold tone finish • vintage designer runway dangle cross

Category

20th Century Unknown Vintage Cross Earrings

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent, YSL Gold & Crystal Maltese Cross Pendant Earrings
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent, YSL Gold & Crystal Maltese Cross Pendant Earrings

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent, YSL Gold & Crystal Maltese Cross Pendant Earrings

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

characterized by a bold Maltese cross shape, elegantly crafted from gold-tone metal. The earrings are adorned

Category

1980s French Vintage Cross Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Late 20th Century Tiffany & Co Maltese Cross Diamond Platinum Stud Earrings
Late 20th Century Tiffany & Co Maltese Cross Diamond Platinum Stud Earrings

Late 20th Century Tiffany & Co Maltese Cross Diamond Platinum Stud Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Boca Raton, FL

These elegant Tiffany & Co. earrings feature the iconic Maltese Cross design, crafted in platinum

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Cross Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Christian Dior Mitchel Maer Emerald Lake Green Cross Flower Crystals Earrings
Christian Dior Mitchel Maer Emerald Lake Green Cross Flower Crystals Earrings

Christian Dior Mitchel Maer Emerald Lake Green Cross Flower Crystals Earrings

By Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior by Mitchel Maer Vintage 1950s Emerald Lake Green Cross Flower Crystals Rectangle

Category

1950s German Art Nouveau Vintage Cross Earrings

Materials

Silver Plate

Christian Lacroix Vintage Large Cross Heart Crystals Purple Black Drop Earrings
Christian Lacroix Vintage Large Cross Heart Crystals Purple Black Drop Earrings

Christian Lacroix Vintage Large Cross Heart Crystals Purple Black Drop Earrings

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Wokingham, England

Dangle Drop Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light colour loss at back

Category

1980s French Art Nouveau Vintage Cross Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

1980s Brown Resin Cross Motif Rhinestone Embellished Earrings
1980s Brown Resin Cross Motif Rhinestone Embellished Earrings

1980s Brown Resin Cross Motif Rhinestone Embellished Earrings

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

These striking 1980s Brown Resin Cross Motif Rhinestone Embellished Earrings are a perfect blend of

Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Cross Earrings

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Domed Gold Silver Cross Rope Hoop Earrings
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Domed Gold Silver Cross Rope Hoop Earrings

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Domed Gold Silver Cross Rope Hoop Earrings

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Wokingham, England

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Unisex Arty Cross Quilted Rope Hoop Circle Round Domed Elegant

Category

1980s French Art Nouveau Vintage Cross Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

Christian Dior Vintage 1980 White Pearl Bow Cross Crystals Water Drop Earrings
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 White Pearl Bow Cross Crystals Water Drop Earrings

Christian Dior Vintage 1980 White Pearl Bow Cross Crystals Water Drop Earrings

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Pearl Knot Bow Ribbon Cross Crystals Water Tear Drop Dangle

Category

1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Cross Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Swiss Cross Studs Earrings 7.8mm x 3.3mm
Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Swiss Cross Studs Earrings 7.8mm x 3.3mm

Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Swiss Cross Studs Earrings 7.8mm x 3.3mm

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

These stunning vintage Tiffany & Co. Swiss Cross stud earrings are crafted in solid 18K yellow gold

Category

20th Century Contemporary Vintage Cross Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Swiss Cross Studs Earrings 7.8mm x 2.6mm
Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Swiss Cross Studs Earrings 7.8mm x 2.6mm

Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Swiss Cross Studs Earrings 7.8mm x 2.6mm

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

These stunning vintage Tiffany & Co. Swiss Cross stud earrings are crafted from solid 18K

Category

20th Century Contemporary Vintage Cross Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage gold jewel glass Maltese cross pierced earrings
Vintage gold jewel glass Maltese cross pierced earrings

Vintage gold jewel glass Maltese cross pierced earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with colorful glass stones • vintage designer runway earrings

Category

20th Century Unknown Vintage Cross Earrings

Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Round Cross CC Tear Drop Clip on Earrings
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Round Cross CC Tear Drop Clip on Earrings

Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Round Cross CC Tear Drop Clip on Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Pasadena, CA

*Marked 96 *Made in France *Comes with the original box -It is approximately 2.5" x 1.2". -Very classic and pretty -In an excellent vintage condition AB4966-00550

Category

1990s French Artisan Vintage Cross Earrings

Chanel Vintage 1970s Large Logo Circle Coco CC Cross Knot Hoop Drop Earrings
Chanel Vintage 1970s Large Logo Circle Coco CC Cross Knot Hoop Drop Earrings

Chanel Vintage 1970s Large Logo Circle Coco CC Cross Knot Hoop Drop Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Wokingham, England

Chanel Vintage 1970s Unisex Large Classic Iconic Round Circle Logo Coco CC Cross Knot Bow Twist

Category

1970s French Art Nouveau Vintage Cross Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Cross witn zircon gold-toned earrings by CHRISTIAN LACROIX
Cross witn zircon gold-toned earrings by CHRISTIAN LACROIX

Cross witn zircon gold-toned earrings by CHRISTIAN LACROIX

By Christian Lacroix

Located in PARIS, FR

This pair of clip-on earrings is signed by Christian Lacroix (see photo). Made of gold-tone metal

Category

1990s French Vintage Cross Earrings

Materials

Zircon, Base Metal

CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Massive Mirrored Cross Clip-On Earrings
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Massive Mirrored Cross Clip-On Earrings

CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Massive Mirrored Cross Clip-On Earrings

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Nice, FR

CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage massive gold tone resin cross clip-on earrings (clip-on) embellished with

Category

20th Century French Vintage Cross Earrings

Vintage gold pink blue maltese cross clip on earrings
Vintage gold pink blue maltese cross clip on earrings

Vintage gold pink blue maltese cross clip on earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

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

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1980s Vintage Cross Earrings

CHANEL Pre-Owned 1994 Gold Plated CC Cross Clip On Earrings
CHANEL Pre-Owned 1994 Gold Plated CC Cross Clip On Earrings

CHANEL Pre-Owned 1994 Gold Plated CC Cross Clip On Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Sewickley, PA

CHANEL Pre-Owned 1994 Gold Plated CC Cross Clip On Earrings

Category

1990s French Vintage Cross Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Tiffany Sterling Silver Criss Cross Lever Back Earrings 90's Hallmarked
Tiffany Sterling Silver Criss Cross Lever Back Earrings 90's Hallmarked

Tiffany Sterling Silver Criss Cross Lever Back Earrings 90's Hallmarked

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in North Miami, FL

These classic Tiffany and Co hallmarked sterling silver criss cross lever back earrings are from

Category

1990s American Modern Vintage Cross Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Christian Lacroix Vintage Classic Heart Cross Logo Monogram Love Clip Earrings
Christian Lacroix Vintage Classic Heart Cross Logo Monogram Love Clip Earrings

Christian Lacroix Vintage Classic Heart Cross Logo Monogram Love Clip Earrings

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Unisex Classic Cross Logo Monogram Heart Love Glow Clip Earrings

Category

1980s French Art Deco Vintage Cross Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Lacroix Vintage Ruby Heart Pineapple Criss Cross Drop Chunky Earrings
Christian Lacroix Vintage Ruby Heart Pineapple Criss Cross Drop Chunky Earrings

Christian Lacroix Vintage Ruby Heart Pineapple Criss Cross Drop Chunky Earrings

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Gripoix Ruby Red Heart Cabochon Love Pineapple Criss Cross Dots

Category

1980s French Art Deco Vintage Cross Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Chanel Vintage 1990s Coco Crush Classic Logo CC Camellia Cross Dome Earrings
Chanel Vintage 1990s Coco Crush Classic Logo CC Camellia Cross Dome Earrings

Chanel Vintage 1990s Coco Crush Classic Logo CC Camellia Cross Dome Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Wokingham, England

Chanel Vintage 1990s Coco Crush Classic Logo CC Camellia Cross Circle Dome Modernist Elegant Chunky

Category

1990s French Art Deco Vintage Cross Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gold Cross Shining Crystals Glow Chunky Earrings
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gold Cross Shining Crystals Glow Chunky Earrings

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gold Cross Shining Crystals Glow Chunky Earrings

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Wokingham, England

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Cross Shining Crystals Glow Chunky Statement Modernist Clip

Category

1980s French Art Nouveau Vintage Cross Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior GROSSE 1970 Lapis Navy Cube Square Cross Crystals Clip Earrings
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970 Lapis Navy Cube Square Cross Crystals Clip Earrings

Christian Dior GROSSE 1970 Lapis Navy Cube Square Cross Crystals Clip Earrings

By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Vintage Lapis Navy Blue Cube Square Cross Crystals Clip Elegant

Category

1970s German Art Deco Vintage Cross Earrings

Materials

Silver Plate

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gripoix Red Enamel Citrine Cross Enamel Crystal Earrings
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gripoix Red Enamel Citrine Cross Enamel Crystal Earrings

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gripoix Red Enamel Citrine Cross Enamel Crystal Earrings

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Wokingham, England

Yves Saint Laurent YSL by Robert Goossens Vintage Arty Large Gripoix Red Cross Enamel Citrine

Category

1980s French Art Nouveau Vintage Cross Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

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Vintage Cross Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of vintage cross earrings for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. 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 cross earrings. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Christian Lacroix, Tiffany & Co. and Chanel are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Diamond versions from the 21 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A selection of round cut, brilliant cut and baguette cut can be found today on these pages. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of vintage cross earrings, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Vintage Cross Earrings?

Prices for vintage cross earrings start at $75 and top out at $110,000 with these earrings, on average, selling for $516.

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 Cross Earrings
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    What cross earrings symbolize is largely a matter of individual interpretation. However, many people associate crosses with Christianity, so some individuals choose to wear earrings featuring crosses as symbols of their faith. To others, crosses may not have any special meaning, and they may opt to sport a pair of cross earrings simply because they like how they look. Explore a selection of cross earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    Although opinions vary, many people credit British pop singer George Michael with starting the cross earring trend. He began to wear a single cross earring during the 1990s. Other celebrities who have sported cross earrings include baseball player Barry Bonds as well as musicians and actors such as Lil Nas X, Adele, Jennifer Lawrence and Emilia Clarke. Find a variety of cross earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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.