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Weiss Floral Pin Brooch and Clip On Earrings, Turquoise and Emerald Crystals
By Weiss
Located in Milford, DE
Vintage Weiss brooch and clip on earrings. A floral-themed collection, featuring a dazzling display
Category
20th Century American Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Crystal
Joseff of Hollywood 1950s Blue and Clear Crystal Brooch and Clip On Earrings Set
By Joseff of Hollywood
Located in London, GB
Joseff of Hollywood gold plated large flower and cut out leaves brooch, and clip-on earrings set
Category
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
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W 3 in L 4.3 in
Joseff of Hollywood 1950s Gold Plated Clear Crystal Brooch and Clip On Earrings
By Joseff of Hollywood
Located in London, GB
Joseff of Hollywood large brooch and clip-on earrings set. Featuring leaves with the Joseff Russian
Category
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
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W 2.5 in L 4.7 in
ROGER Jean Pierre, Antique, Vintage SET: Brooch and Clip-on Earrings
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Sublime rare old SET: BROOCH and Clip-on EARRINGS,
50s vintage,
in silver metal adorned with
Category
Vintage 1950s French Artist Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
Yellow Gold Watermelon Tourmaline Brooch And Clip On Earrings
Located in Cape Town, ZA
9CT YELLOW GOLD WATERMELON TOURMALINE CLIP ON EARRINGS
Stunning
Item Attributes
Weight
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Van Der Straeten Silvery Jewelry Set of Brooch and Clip-on Earrings
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Van Der Straeten - Silvery metal set composed of a brooch and clip-on earrings.
Additional
Category
1990s More Jewelry
Juliana DeLizza & Elster Watermelon Crystal Brooch and Clip On Earrings
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite brooch/pin and a pair of clip-on earrings by Juliana DeLizza & Elster. A single
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Crystal
Lisner White Gold Peridot Pin Brooch and Clip on Earrings Set
By Lisner
Located in Milford, DE
. Includes a single pin brooch and a pair of clip-on earrings.
Gold-tone. Vintage, 20th century.
Brooch
Category
20th Century Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Ruby & Amethyst Crystal Victorian Style Brooch and Clip on Earrings
Located in Milford, DE
An extravagant set of clip on earrings and a brooch, decorated with open-back ruby and amethyst
Category
20th Century American Victorian Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique Iconic Bee Brooch and Clip-On Earrings (unmarked)
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique iconic gold tone bee brooch embellished with clear crystals.
IMPORTANT
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage Gold Pin Brooch and Clip on Earrings Set, Faux Larimar Cabochons
Located in Milford, DE
centerpiece faux larimar cabochons. Includes a single pin brooch and a pair of clip-on earrings.
Gold-tone
Category
20th Century Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal
Juliana DeLizza & Elster Polka Dot Bead Brooch and Clip On Earrings, Green
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite brooch/pin and a pair of clip-on earrings by Juliana DeLizza & Elster. Each piece
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Crystal
Camelia COROCRAFT set, bangle, brooch and clip-on earring, designed 1939 USA
By Corocraft
Located in Stuttgart, DE
About
Vintage Camelia bangle, brooch and clip-on earring by Corocraft designed Adolf Katz 1939 USA
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bangles
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Sphinx Golden Siam Red Aurora Borealis Crystal Pin Brooch and Clip on Earrings
By sphinx
Located in Milford, DE
A matching pin and pair of clip on earrings by Sphinx, featuring siam-red aurora borealis crystals
Category
20th Century British Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Tara Golden Scarab Cabochon Cluster Clip in Earrings and Pin Brooch
By Delizza & Elster
Located in Milford, DE
A colorful pin brooch and clip-on earring set by Tara, a mid-1900s costume jewelry designer. Each
Category
20th Century Retro Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
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H 2 in W 1.75 in Dm 1 in
Trifari L'Orient Series Brooch Set
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
faux cab coral and emeralds with enamel.
Crest brooch and clip earrings. 1960's USA, Brooch 2
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage Danecraft Sterling Silver set Brooch/ Earrings
By Danecraft
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage art deco style Danecraft sterling silver set of brooch and clip-on earrings with amethyst
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Jewelcraft Gold Plated Textured Brooch and Earrings with Rhinestones circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
Jewelcraft gold plated textured brooch and clip on earrings, set with rhinestones. The brooch
Category
Vintage 1960s English Brooches
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W 1.7 in Dm 1.8 in L 2.1 in
Vendome Emerald and Lime Crystal Brooch and Earrings
Located in Alford, MA
Vendome semi-parure of dome-shaped brooch and clip-on earrings composed of large round green
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Emerald
Napier Collection Jet Crystal Pin, Bracelet, Clip on Earrings Set in Gold
By Napier
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish demi parure, featuring jet-crystal encrusted bracelet, pin brooch, and clip on earrings
Category
Mid-20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Hope Chest Flower Brooch and Earrings Demi-parure
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a Demi-parure of vintage Hope Chest flower brooch and clip back earrings. It's well made
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Copper
Diamond double clip Brooch
Located in London, England
DIAMOND DOUBLE-CLIP BROOCH
Cushion-shaped and rose-cut diamonds
Cushion-shaped diamonds approx
Category
Antique 17th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond Flower Clip-Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Platinum and Diamond Flower Clip- Brooch The stylized tulip with overlapping petals and leaves pavé
Category
Vintage 1980s American Artist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Playful Kitten Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Playful boot residing kitten fur clip brooch of cold painted black enamel and gilt brass.
Clip
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
Diamond Double Clip Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Double clip Brooch set by diamond baguette-cut and marquise-cut mounted on white gold 18K.
Circa
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Corletto Enamel and Diamond Owl Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A large enamel owl clip brooch by Corletto embellished with 2 carats of diamonds. Made in Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Ruby and Emerald Baguette French Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large scale bombe faux ruby and faux emerald baguette dress clip brooch, 1950s.
Baguettes are set
Category
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
French Platinum and Diamond Bee Brooch Clip
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Will you bee mine? This fabulous French Art Deco clip buzzes with approximately 2.80 carats of
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Fine Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Clip Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
Of geometric design with square-shaped sapphire and rubies mounted in 18kt white and yellow gold.
Size: 5cm x 3.5cm
Weight: 22.86gr.
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Brooch Double clip in white gold and diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
Double clip brooch in 18Kt (750°/°°) white gold and modern-cut diamonds for a total weight of
Category
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Diamond Clip Brooch 1950S
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier Diamond and platinum Clip Brooch.
Signed Cartier.
French marks.
Circa 1950.
Total weight
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Double Clip Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, Platinum, American. This chic Art Deco double clip brooch transforms from its grand
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Lapis and Diamond Blossom Clip Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
18K Gold
Signed: TIFFANY & CO. 18Kt ITALY
Literature: A clip brooch of this design appears in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
TrifarI Retro Aquamarine Clip Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari by Alfred Philippe, square cut faux aquamarine retro clip brooch.
Gold plated metal
Category
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Trianon Coral and Carved Shell Butterfly Clip Brooch
By Trianon
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary Trianon butterfly brooch is composed of shell, coral and 18K Gold. It is designed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Materials
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Dove Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual articulated Art Deco flying dove brooch of gilt metal and off white enamel. Wings can be
Category
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Enormous Retro Citrine and Ruby Gold Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An enormous retro brooch in 14 karat yellow gold with citrine and rubies. Made in the USA, circa
Category
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Materials
Citrine, Ruby, Gold
Rare Trifari Brooch Fur Clip
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary and rare Trifari fur clip in gilt metal with maroon enamel berries on a stem of
Category
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
BAILEY, BANKS & BIDDLE Diamond and Platinum Clip Brooch
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A diamond dress clip with curls and flowers with brilliant, baguette, French and eight cut diamonds
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Calvaire Retro Citrine Clip Brooch
By Calvaire
Located in New York, NY
Large Calvaire Retro Clip Brooch with 2 large faux citrines in a dimensional gilded setting. 1940's
Category
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Cartier Paris Yellow Gold and Diamond Dolphin clip Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier Paris Whimsical Dolphin Clip Brooch, measuring 1 1/2 inches in length X 1 inch
Category
1990s French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Massive French Starburst Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and massive French starburst fur clip, each spike hand set with graduated orange crystals
Category
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Seaman Schepps Platinum Diamond And Pearl Double Clip Brooch
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the timeless allure of the Seaman Schepps Platinum Diamond and Pearl Double Clip Brooch, a
Category
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
VCA Chalcedony, Sapphire and Diamond 'Blue Gardenia' Clip Brooches
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Pair of VCA chalcedony, sapphire and diamond 'Blue Gardenia' clip brooches. The brooches feature
Category
Late 20th Century French Artist Brooches
Materials
Chalcedony, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Carved Jade, Coral, and Diamond Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Art Deco clip-brooch featuring carved jade, coral, and diamonds. Austria, circa 1920s.
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Jade, White Gold
Seaman Schepps Gold, Diamond and Emerald Leaf Clip-Brooch
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Seaman Schepps Gold, Diamond and Emerald Leaf Clip-Brooch
7 old European and transitional-cut
Category
Vintage 1940s Brooches
Materials
Gold
Frog Gold Enamel Ruby Clip Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Frog yellow gold green enamel with ruby cabochon eyes Clip Brooch.
Chic and Elegant the perfect
Category
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, Enamel
1940s 18k Gold Retro Sapphire and Diamond Clip Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A very sleek and elegant Sapphire and Diamond Clip Brooch made in the 1940s, depicting the typical
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
DeRosa Art Deco Lapel Clip Brooch
By Ralph DeRosa
Located in New York, NY
Ralph Derosa intricate Art Deco fan shape lapel clip brooch composed of faux sapphire baguettes
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal
Retro Gold, Aquamarine, and Ruby Fan-Shaped Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A Retro gold clip brooch of scrolled, fan-shaped design set with a large central aquamarine framed
Category
Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
1930s Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Double Clip Brooch
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
An Art Deco platinum and diamond double clip brooch featuring a stylized ribbon motif set with old
Category
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Platinum Double Clip Brooch 1940S
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamond Platinum and white gold 18K Double Clip Brooch.
Total diamond weight: approximately 4.20
Category
Vintage 1940s European Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Harry Winston Diamond Platinum Clip Brooch
By Harry Winston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Harry Winston 6.70 carats of diamonds and platinum clip brooch, circa 1969. Jacob's Diamond
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Charming Art Deco Figural Clip Brooches
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco clip brooches depicting a couple "speaking no evil and seeing no evil". Cold
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Clip Brooches
Located in New York, NY
A pair of elegant Art Deco Diamond Clip Brooches in Platinum. Each designed as a stylized ribbon
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Retro Gemstone Wheat Foliate Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful retro clip brooch of wheat design, in 18 karat yellow gold with diamonds, rubies, and
Category
Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Midcentury Sapphire Diamond Platinum Brooch Clip
Located in New York, NY
Vintage circa Mid Century platinum brooch, converts into two clips. Set with approx. 3.00ctw in
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Trifari Retro Scallop Shell Clip Brooches
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Trifari retro two tone pink and yellow gold striped scallop fur clip brooches with faux
Category
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Rare Mary McFadden Egyptian Brooch/Clip
By Mary McFadden
Located in New York, NY
Rare Mary McFadden Egyptian Brooch/Clip is wonderfully carved in details with the gold hardware
Category
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
MARIANNE OSTIER Gold Emerald and Diamond Brooch/Ear Clips
By Marianne Ostier
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An elegant suite of 18k yellow gold diamond and emerald jewelry by Marianne Ostier. The brooch with
Category
American Brooches
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Brooches And Clips For Sale on 1stDibs
Browse a vast assortment of brooches and clips for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 380 vintage editions and 7 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of brooches and clips includes designs that are universally popular, but Art Deco and Retro styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Van Cleef & Arpels each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 182, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for round cut brooches and clips and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and mixed cut alternatives. When shopping our range of brooches and clips, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.
How Much are Brooches And Clips?
Prices for brooches and clips can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $134 and can go as high as $350,000, while brooches and clips, on average, fetch $8,250.
Finding the Right brooches for You
Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones.
Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.
At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric.
Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.
Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
Questions About Brooches And Clips
- What is a French clip?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A French clip is a type of earring backing which is used for holding hair in place. One of the popular types of clip during the early 80s and 90s. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of vintage and antique French clips to meet your requirements.
- 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. - What is a dress clip?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A dress clip is a type of pin that typically accents a piece of clothing and can be styled on either the shirt collar of a jacket or the straps of a dress. Dress clips were originally worn in pairs, but today, a dress clip can also be worn as a brooch. Shop a range of vintage dress clips from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- Is a money clip worth it?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Whether a money clip is worth it depends on your personal preferences. Some people prefer money clips because they are smaller and easier to carry or because they simply like their appearance. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of money clips.
- 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.
- Is a brooch a pin?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024Yes, a brooch is a pin. A pin is the general term for an accessory designed to slide through fabric and stay in place with the help of a fastener. A brooch is the term for a decorative pin. The word pin can also refer to a functional accessory that has no decorative embellishments. As a result, not all pins are brooches, but all brooches are pins. Explore a diverse assortment of brooches on 1stDibs.
- What is a paste brooch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A paste brooch will feature hand-cut polished glass. The paste glass is usually polished with metal until it is smooth and shines like a gemstone. A paste brooch is made of such glass and became popular as a cheaper alternative to diamonds. Find a variety of paste brooches on 1stDibs.
- What is a golden brooch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A golden brooch is a decorative piece of jewelry designed with a hinged pin and catch that is fastened to clothing. It is a piece of ornament usually made of metal, often silver or gold. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage brooches.
- What is a brooch pin?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Brooch pins are beautiful pieces of jewelry with a sharpened metal wire on the reverse that adheres to garments. Traditionally, people wore pins and brooches on clothing such as skirts, sweaters, jackets, shirts, and hats. Brooches were used to hold garments together in the past. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage brooch pins.
- What is a bar brooch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A bar brooch is a type of pin brooch. It is horizontal and elongated and comes in all shapes and sizes. Bar brooches are popular due to their ease of fastening. The pin of the brooch hooks through a looped fastening, once the brooch is attached to the wearer's lapel. Find a collection of antique and vintage brooches on 1stDibs.
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