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Kaso Pistachio Lucite Button Clip Earrings
By Harriet Bauknight for KASO
Located in Atlanta, GA
Harriet Bauknight designed those lovely Lucite clip-on earrings for Kaso in the 1980s. These pieces
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Mid Century 1950 Button Clip Earrings in 14kt Yellow Gold 86.84 Cts Angels Coral
Located in Miami, FL
Button clips-earrings from the post-war period.
Beautiful and elegant pair of clips-earrings
Category
Vintage 1950s American Post-War Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
W 0.78 in D 0.6 in L 0.78 in
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Large Dome Oval Button Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
dome button with a diamond rim, fastens with a secure clip.
Each earrings measures: 34 x 29mm.
Category
20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Givenchy Vintage Large 4G Logo Monogram Relief Medallion Button Clip Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone
Very excellent condition. Almost new. 100% Genuine.
Givenchy Signed
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Hammered GoldAndBlack Enamel Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The round button clip earrings by David Webb are a timeless and chic accessory, suitable for any
Category
20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
1996 Vintage Ruthenium CC Button Clip On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Vintage ruthenium button earrings. Clip on closure. Smaller size (diameter 1.5 cm). Comes as is
Category
1990s Clip-on Earrings
1990s Ciner Gold Tone Button Clip-on Earrings
By Ciner
Located in London, GB
A statement pair of 1990s Ciner burnished gold tone metal clip on earrings. These striking earrings
Category
1990s American Clip-on Earrings
Chanel Pearl Button Gold Rope Clip On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
These authentic Chanel Pearl Button Gold Rope Clip On Earrings are in excellent vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
Designer Italian 18k Circular Button 18k Gold Clip Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These clip-back diamond earrings By Dario are artfully rendered in high polished solid 18K Tricolor
Category
Vintage 1980s Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
Chanel Vintage Goldtone 1" CC Button Clip-On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Vintage Goldtone Hammered Clip On Earrings
Made In: France
Year of Production: 1990s
Color
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Base Metal
An Iconic Pair of 1960s Chanel Clip-on Button Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These clip-on button earrings embody the classic Chanel aesthetic, with their timeless combination
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
3.00 Carat Diamonds and Pearls Clip-On Gold Button Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Clip-On Button Earrings
The earrings are 18K Yellow Gold
There are 3.00 Carats in Diamonds E/F VS
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 1...
Amber Butterscotch Yellow Bakelite Button Brass-tone Clip On Earrings
Located in Milford, DE
button set on brass-tone clip on hardware.
Circa early to mid 1900s.
Category
20th Century American Retro Clip-on Earrings
HERMES Vintage Massive Gold Tone Button Design Clip-On Earrings
By Hermès
Located in Nice, FR
HERMES vintage massive gold tone clip-on earrings featuring a button design.
Embossed HERMES PARIS
Category
20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
David Webb Yellow Gold Lacquered Large Clip-On Button Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Large Yellow Enamel Pyramid Earrings. Tight hold, big impact
Category
20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Karl Lagerfeld Button Style Logo Clip-on Earrings, 1990s
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in New York, NY
Karl Lagerfeld gold-tone matte finish button style clip-on earrings featuring KL logo.
Signed
Category
1990s French Clip-on Earrings
1950's Natural Coral Button Clip on Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a gorgeous pair of Natural Coral Button Clip-On Earrings set in 18K Yellow Gold! This is a
Category
Vintage 1950s Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
John Hardy Estate Large Button Clip on Earrings 1.5" Sterling Silver
By John Hardy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
John Hardy Estate Large Button Clip on Earrings 1.5" Sterling Silver JH57
TRUSTED SELLER SINCE
Category
1990s American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Designer 18K Diamond Button Earrings by MAZ Omega Clip Back ~.24ctw
By Maz
Located in Fairfield, CT
Designer 18K Diamond Button Earrings by MAZ Omega Clip Back ~.24ctw
These round stud earrings by
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18KY Gold Lapis Lazuli Diamond Turquoise Button Clips Post Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18k Gold Lapis 0.80ct Natural Round Diamond Turquoise Button Statement Earrings, Circa
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati Geninato Silver & Yellow Gold Hand Engraved Button Clip On Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid Sterling Silver & 18K Yellow Gold
Weight: 13.27 Grams
Backings: Clip on (pierced
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Solid Gold GIA 7.52ctw Colombian Emerald & Diamond Button Clip On Earring
Located in Montclair, NJ
18k White Gold w/ Yellow Gold Center
Weight: 10.17 Grams
Backing: Clip On Closures (Pierced ears are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Paris "Clou de Selle" Gold-Tone Button Motif Clip-On Earrings
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Hermès Paris "Clou de Selle" Gold-Tone Button Motif Clip-On Earrings are an exquisite
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Clip-on Earrings
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Classic Logo CD Button Round Circle Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Classic Logo CD Button Round Circle Clip Earrings, Gold Plated
Very
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage 14k Gold Lapis Lazuli Pearl Button Earrings Clips Post, Circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Lapis Lazuli Button Statement 14k Yellow Gold Post Earrings, Circa 1970s
Add a splash of
Category
Vintage 1970s Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Denise Roberge Solid 18k Yellow Gold Textured Face Button Clip On Earrings
By Denise Roberge
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 18K Solid Yellow Gold w/ 14k Gold Backs
Weight: 26.74 Grams
Backing: Clip-On Closures
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum 18K White Gold Coral And Diamond Clip Button Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The focal point of each earring is the round button coral, radiating a rich and vibrant hue that
Category
20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Platinum
Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Jeweled Square Button Clip on Earrings, KJL, Contemporary
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A pair of clip on earrings by Kenneth Jay Lane. Each gold-plated earring is painted in coral orange
Category
2010s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Crystal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Knot Style Button Diamond Clip on Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Classic gold earrings are timeless piece of jewelry that never goes out of style. When shopping for
Category
20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Athena 18k Yellow Gold Greek Mythology Scene Cameo Clip On Button Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 18K Solid Yellow Gold
Weight: 13.47 Grams
Backing: Clip-On Closures (Pierced ears are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Sputnik Round Button Clip-on Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
6.3mm (approx.)
Material: 14k Yellow Gold
Weight: 12.46 Grams
Backing: Clip-on (Pierced ears are not
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
18K TT Gold Cushion Cabochon Amethyst & 1ctw Diamond Button Clip On Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
The pictures capture the general idea of these earrings - but i have to say these must be held
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage 1990s Logo Relief Round Button Round Clip Gold Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
beautiful pair of earrings by DIOR, signed at the back. Rare to find.
Size: 2.0*2.0 cm.
Weight: 3 g/each
Category
1990s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Glow Green Oval Button Double Golden Circular Twist Openwork Retro Clip Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
The cost is very high. 100% handmade. Excellent gift for lady. Fine handcraft.
Material: Alloy, Enamel.
Size: 2.3*2.8 cm.
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Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet pouch an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Italian Cloisonne Mosaic Clip On Button Earrings in Brass Tone, Early Mid 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
A pair of small but stylish Italian cloisonne button clip on earrings with blue, orange, white, and
Category
20th Century Italian Retro Clip-on Earrings
Oscar de la Renta Bold Rose Gold Flower Button Clip on Fashion Earrings
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milford, DE
Oscar de la Renta rose gold bold flower button clip on earrings. Textured rose-gold plated metal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate, Rose Gold
H 1.03 in W 1.03 in D 0.37 in
Massive Studded Button Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Massive Button Earrings from the 1980's. Large gilt discs are set with top stitched navy vinyl
Category
Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage 18k Two Tone Gold Diamond Textured Floral Large Button Clip On Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 0.03ctw (approx.)
Material: Solid 18K Yellow Gold & White Gold
Weight: 18.2 Grams
Backings: Clip on
Category
20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold High Quality 2ctw Diamond Grooved Round Button Clip On Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Clarity - 2.0ctw (approx.)
Material: Solid 18K Yellow Gold
Weight: 24.83 Grams
Backings: Clip on (pierced
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic 18k Gold 13mm Large Pearls w/ 0.40ctw Diamond Button Clip On Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
: Clip On Closures (Pierced ears are Not required. Posts can be added upon request.)
Width: 13mm (0.51 in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
MAZ 14k Gold 0.16ctw Flush Diamond Brush Matte Dome Button Clip On Earrings
By Maz
Located in Montclair, NJ
Gold
Weight: 11.15 Grams
Backing: Clip On Closures (Pierced ears are Not required, )(Posts can be added
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Pearl Button Earrings
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
glow to the skin and eyes. These pre-owned clip-on earrings from the 1970's flaunt a simplistic design
Category
Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
White Coral Cabochon Button Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Timeless White Coral Cabochon Button Earrings set in 14k gold from the 1960's. Large button shapes
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Etruscan Beading Gold Button Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 22k yellow gold button earrings, featuring Etruscan beading design on the rim. Earrings
Category
20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold
Half Onyx Button and Half Red Coral Buttons, Rose Gold Clip-on/Stud Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS.
Earrings in 18k yellow gold mounted with coral and onyx
Category
1990s Italian Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Impressive Diamond Gold Button Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k gold button earrings with approx. 8ctw in GH/VS diamonds. Earrings are 1" in diameter
Category
20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Karl Lagerfelf Gold Logo Button Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful pair of classical button earrings by Karl Lagerfeld from the 1980/90s. Each cast
Category
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Chanel Gold CC Swirled Button Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
These authentic Chanel Gold CC Swirled Button Earrings are in very good condition from the mid to
Category
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Button Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This darling pair of 18K yellow gold button earrings by Marti features a playful blue and green
Category
Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Multi Shape Diamond Cluster Button Earrings
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A unique pair of earrings featuring multi shape diamonds set in a slightly dome button design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Chanel Gold CC Grooved Button Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
These authentic Chanel Gold CC Grooved Earrings are in very good vintage condition from the 1980’s
Category
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
Large Buccellati Gold Herringbone Button Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Bethesda, MD
A pair of 18 karat yellow gold brushed finished button earrings with distinctive hand engraved
Category
Early 2000s Clip-on Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
Classic Diamond White Gold Button Earrings
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A FABULOUS pair of earrings -- the perfect size with a ton of SPARKLE!
2.39 carats of white F
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Button Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18 karat white gold, pearl and diamond earclips. Each earclip centering a South Sea pearl measuring approximately 13.5 mm surrounded by 12 pear shaped diamonds, further su...
Category
Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
Solid Yellow Gold Large Button Tahitian Pearl 2ct Diamond ClipOn Button Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(2) Genuine Cultured Tahitian Pearls - Round Button Shape - Nice Gray Color w/ Pink
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Coral and Gold Button Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rich saturated vivid orange coral is featured in this classic elegant earring. 17.50 millimeters in
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold
Chanel Double C clip on Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Vaughan, CA
Chanel Gold plated double c button clip on earrings. Engraved on the back with Chanel logo, made in
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Escada Button Disc Earrings Pink Gold 1980s
By Escada
Located in Wallkill, NY
Button Clip on earrings. Stunning Round earrings from Escada, never worn. Purchased in the late
Category
Vintage 1980s German Clip-on Earrings
Vintage Karl Lagerfeld Satin Gold Button Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Karl Lagerfeld satin gold multiple logo clip earrings. Come with velvet pouch or box.
Category
1990s French Clip-on Earrings
Vintage Matte Gold Pearl Button Earrings, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Each earring measures .9" in diameter
- Gold plated
- Faux pearl
- Clip on
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
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Button Clip Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs
Find an expansive variety of button clip earrings available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 290 vintage editions and 55 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of button clip earrings includes designs that are universally popular, but Contemporary and Modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Chanel, Buccellati and Bijoux Num 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 49, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. There are many round cut, oval cut and cabochon button clip earrings for sale. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of button clip earrings, as most of the options available are for women.
How Much are Button Clip Earrings?
On average, button clip earrings at 1stDibs sell for $825, while they’re typically $78 on the low end and $75,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Finding the Right Earrings for You
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.
Questions About Button Clip Earrings
- What is an ear clip?1 Answer
Roman Malakov DiamondsMarch 22, 2021An ear clip is a type of mechanism of attaching earrings to your ear. These are typically omega-backs but without posts. Ear clips are perfect for women who do not have pierced ears. - 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023No, clip-on earrings don't pierce your ears. Instead of slipping through a piercing, a clip-on earring attaches to the surface of your earlobe with a fastener. Depending on the design of the earrings, the fastener may be a hinged clip, a screw, a tension bar or even a magnet. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of clip-on earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Clip-on earrings may hurt your ears due to the tension that the backings apply on the lobes. If your earrings have adjustable backs, try fastening them less tightly to reduce discomfort. You can also purchase cushions that stick onto the backings to help ease pressure. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of clip-on earrings.
- Are clip-on earrings any good?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Yes, many people feel that clip-on earrings are good. Clip-ons make it possible for those who don't have piercings to wear earrings every day or for special occasions. Plus, some people find clip-on earrings easier to put on and take off because they don't have to be slipped through the ear. Many antique and vintage earrings are clip-ons, so individuals who collect pieces like Victorian, Edwardian or Art Deco earrings may own several pairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of clip-on earrings.
- What are 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 8, 2023Yes, you can use clip-on earrings on pierced ears. The different kinds of clasps featured on clip-ons will still secure them to your earlobes if you have a piercing. However, wearing clip-ons exclusively could cause your piercings to gradually close up over time. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of clip-on earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Yes, clip-on earrings are still a thing. Some makers continue to produce earrings with clip-on backs to suit the needs of those without pierced ears or who want jewelry that is easy to put on and take off. In addition, many people continue to wear antique and vintage clip-ons. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of clip-on earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023How you use vintage clip-on earrings depends on what type of backing they have. Some simply feature a hinged clip that you open, slip over your ear and then press gently to close. Others may require you to turn a screw or shift a tension bar. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of vintage clip-on earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Most vintage earrings are clip-ons largely due to how beliefs about piercings have changed over the years. It was only during the 1980s and ’90s that many women began piercing their ears. Prior to that, many women didn't have piercings and could only wear clip-ons, so makers produced earrings to suit their customer base. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of vintage earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023No, clip-on earrings don't need piercings. In fact, a big part of the appeal of clip-on earrings is that they allow anyone to dress up their ears with jewelry, even if they haven't had their lobes pierced. Clip-ons are available with many styles of fasteners, including screw backs, clear invisible backs, cuffs, sliding springs and even magnets. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of clip-on earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023To comfortably wear clip-on earrings, first be sure to adjust them properly. Apply enough tension to hold the earrings in place without squeezing your ears. If you still find the pressure to be uncomfortable, consider adding flexible resin pads to the clips. Some clip-ons even come with these pads already in place for added cushioning. Explore a wide variety of clip-on earrings on 1stDibs.
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